Women's Chorus

**25 miles. For advanced beginners and above.** **The route is flat except for a long, easy climb back to the start.** Free for members/$15.00 non-members This is our favorite winter ride! Beginning in Bethesda, we’ll ride down the Capitol Crescent Trail (CCT) into the city, stopping at the Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR and MLK Memorials for photo ops and a little history. Our ride will also take us down the National Mall, past the WWII Memorial, and the Washington Monument, and the Smithsonian Museums as we enjoy the beauty of the city. We’ll have a rest stop about mid-way at the U.S. Botanic Gardens. * **Register and pay for this event on our website with this link:** **[https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.wildapricot.org/event-6500964](https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.wildapricot.org/event-6500964)** * ***No further trip details will be provided on Meetup.*** * **Register now on our website to reserve your spot!** **Upon completion of registration, trip information will be forwarded by email**. If you do not see confirmation email from Washington Women Outdoors in your in-box, immediately check your spam folder. **Find out about WWO Member benefits at this link**: **[Membership Information](https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.wildapricot.org/Membership)** If you're not ready to register for this event and would like more information, please email: bike@washingtonwomenoutdoors.org

***Please [click here to RSVP](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979407851167) on Eventbrite.*** Live in or near Petworth in Northwest DC? **Take an active part in building a better world** and learn about becoming a mentor or tutor with us! Come to our Info Session this Saturday, to learn about how YOU can give back, pay it forward, and make a world of difference for DC kids by devoting **1-2 hours a week** to serving your community as a **mentor, tutor, or coach** for **elementary, middle, or high school students!** Join us from **11:00am-12:15pm** on **Saturday, January 10th** at **Christ Lutheran Church** *(*5101 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011*)*. **We need volunteers year-round: during the summer, fall, and spring** to support the youth **in Petworth and throughout DC.** You tell us when you're available, what age group you'd like to work with, and whether you want to mentor or tutor, and we'll do our best to find an easy way for YOU to get involved! **You do NOT need a college degree** \-\- just a good heart and a willingness to be a reliable\, caring adult in a student's life\. We have opportunities in the **mornings, afternoons, evenings, and on weekends!** Volunteers can help in a traditional tutoring environment or more flexible mentoring programs. Got questions? Email or text us at info@dcTutorMentor.org or 202-688-1261. **We can't wait to see you there!** *By signing up for this event, you will be automatically added to our newsletter! This will allow you to stay up to date on our events and volunteer opportunities in DC and the surrounding suburbs! Please fill out* ***[this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGrf6cohR9ov2alVrDTjS1ChEWD0CUqlkjS4vTlm-X3KZFYA/viewform?usp=sharing "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGrf6cohR9ov2alVrDTjS1ChEWD0CUqlkjS4vTlm-X3KZFYA/viewform?usp=sharing")*** *if you'd like to opt out.*

Celebrating the multifaceted woman behind the title MOM — through glam, growth, and good tea. Listen… being a mom is a full-time mood. You juggle, you build, you love hard — and still somehow show up looking good. 💁🏾‍♀️ It’s time to pour back into **YOU**. Join us on **Saturday, January 10th 2026** for **She’s a Whole Mood: The Mom Edition** — an elevated, feel-good tea party where you can be pampered, get real, get inspired, and connect with other women who actually get it. From mom boss life to mom style, from surviving the chaos to finding your glow again — this event is all about **honoring the layers that make you a whole vibe.** **Where It’s At:** **RendezVenue Studios –** The Ultimate Mom-Friendly Content +Glam Space **🗓️ Date:** Saturday, Jan 10th ⏰ **Time:** 12:30PM **🎟️ Tickets are LIMITED –** And they WILL go fast! Get yours on Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shes-a-whole-mood-the-mom-edition-new-year-new-boundaries-tickets-1763300472179?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shes-a-whole-mood-the-mom-edition-new-year-new-boundaries-tickets-1763300472179?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)

Ladies! Join us for a cozy winter afternoon of board games and hot chocolate at my sister Cat's place in Annapolis. We'll have a hot chocolate bar with all the fixings--bring your own cookie to crush as a topping if you'd like! (Please no peanuts or tree nuts.) Bring your favorite board game to share, or just come ready to play. All skill levels welcome! Space is limited, so please RSVP by January 7. Looking forward to seeing you all! Note: Cat's full address will be shared after RSVP. Allergen warning: Cat has two cats, a Maine coon mix and an American shorthair. They will most likely hide while we play, but if you're very allergic, it may not be a good idea to come this time :(

\*\*\*SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT\*\*\* Lights! Camera! Action! The grant funding we've received from the Maryland State Arts Council is going toward the production of a "what is circlesinging?" video. This Sunday (January 11th) ONLY, a professional videographer will be capturing sound and video from our event to feature in the video we produce. As always, you'll be safe to stay out of the limelight if you should choose, or feel free to accept the invitation to give a testimonial about your experience with circlesinging. FOUR of our regular hosts will be here this weekend: Beth, Paris, Dina, and Amado. The energy promises to be special. We hope to see you here! \*\*\* We are meeting in person at Elwood Smith Community Center, Rockville! \*\*\* The community-singing event where where everything's made up and the point — to sing for our lives — matters. Our leaders will teach you parts to sing for spontaneously-composed choral pieces. We play a variety of listening/music/singing games, and create safe opportunities for participants to improvise as little or as much as they might like. Good for all skill levels, shower-singers to seasoned pros, no sheet-music-reading required. \*\*\* We usually meet on the second Sunday of the month, and will continue to meet in-person as long as it makes sense. We encourage and provide masks. We will also plan on continuing our Zoom circles from time to time. So please check the day before/day of the meetup each month to confirm date & details. This world needs more song; join in the fun, and be the music you want to hear in the world. Hope to see you there! \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ L❤️ving this? Donate! : ) Your donations help keep our mission alive! We love doing this with you. Thank you to all who support us. Suggested donation is $15-20. Please include "VX" in the memo/notes! Via paypal: [ParisKern@comcast.net](https://paypal.me/Pariskern) Via Venmo: [@Pariskern](https://account.venmo.com/u/Pariskern) Check? Email: [ParisKern@comcast.net](mailto:ParisKern@comcast.net) IMAGE RIGHTS: We may take pictures and record videos of our in-person events, and record our Zoom meetings online. This material will be available for us to use to publicize upcoming circles and workshops and performances. By attending our events, you are agreeing with the image rights agreement. \~\~ This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council ([msac.org](https://msac.org/)). \~\~

One time Bob scored a goal with his back Bring enthusiasm and a good attitude, plus a light and a dark shirt. No slide tackling, casual play. Warnings, yellow cards, and red cards will be issued based on behavior and play. GENERAL REMARKS Given the huge demand, we had to limit the Meetups to a maximum number of players. To play, you must register for each meetup (on a first come first served basis). Once the Meetups are full, there is a waiting list and you can still get a seat if players cancel. If you are not on the list, please do not drop by, as we can only play with a maximum of players. LATE DROPOFF POLICY: Late drop-offs will incur a 1-week suspension. Repeated late drop-offs may be subject to increased suspension time. All suspensions handled on case-by-case basis. COVID19 MEASURES: IF YOU ARE SICK OR IF YOU HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS, DO NOT SHOW UP. Yellow Cards: Swearing at other player, hostile physical behavior, slide tackling, unnecessarily aggressive physical play (despite warning). RED CARDS: Initiating hostile physical conflict with another player. Repeated offense of the above yellow card behaviors. RULES: 1. Be cordial and nice 2. NO SWEARING AT OTHER PLAYERS 3. NO HOSTILE PHYSICAL ACTIONS (OUTSIDE OF COMPETITIVE TACKLES) 4. NO SLIDE TACKLING 5. YELLOW CARDS: Accumulation of three yellow cards will mean you will not be able to play for a game. 6. RED CARDS: Red card will remove you from the game and you will not be able to play the next game. 7. WAITLISTED INDIVIDUALS: Please avoid coming to the game if you are waitlisted. If players do not make it, the waitlist will be updated based on the time and date of sign up... PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE RULES. By agreeing to sign up, you are waiving us and meetup from liability for any injuries.

Michael LaPoint will host the potluck social! WHAT: Gay Men's Potluck Social WHEN: Saturday, January 10th from 7pm to 10pm WHERE: Mike's Home in Silver Spring [inside LeisureWorld gated community] WHO: Mike LaPoint (mikelapoint@hotmail.com) or mobile: +1 (415) 971-8418 Additional Details: Call Mike at 415-971-8418 or email at mikelapoint@hotmail.com to RSVP He lives in Leisure World, a gated community. Directions and parking instructions will be provided when you RSVP. NOTE: Due to space limitations, attendees will be limited to 20 people.

**Hi everyone!** ❄️ I hope you’re all enjoying the winter season. Our next meeting will be in the new year on **Saturday, January 10th**. We’ll be reading ***Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil* by V.E. Schwab**. We’ll be meeting at **Busboys and Poets - 450 K St NW**. Looking forward to seeing you all!

We had a wonderful time together in November and December at this restaurant, so let's do it again! We already have 9 women signed up with FFF>50 on the Mighty Networks platform, but I'm putting it out here too, hope you can join us (we'll create two or more tables if necessary!). Join us at the highly rated CIRCA restaurant just steps from the Foggy Bottom metro station. We'll sit on the covered patio, which has overhead heaters and plastic window covers so it should be comfortable, and it's quieter for conversation than the indoor space. Enjoy small plates, a full meal, salads, cocktails, beer on tap or whatever you'd like best on a Sunday afternoon. Of course, great conversation, laughs and in-person social time with great FFF>50 friends is the best part! Hope you can join! Note: This and other FFF>50 events will be permanently shifting to our walled-garden playground on the Mighty Networks platform, please sign up [here!](https://community.fff50.org/share/dbWb9iJu5XwSN2TR?utm_source=manual) If it's full with a waitlist here you can get a spot on Mighty!

Barn Dance from 1-3pm in the Annex (Ballroom Back Room) at Glen Echo Park, MD. Caller: **Katie Stahl** Music: **The Magnolia House Band** (Sarah, Sargon, and Leuna) Admission: Free! (no need to register, just show up at the door) Come join us at the barn dance! This fun-spirited dance event is suitable for all ages and ability levels and features live music and calling. There will be circle dances, ceilidhs, and a variety of mixers. This dance fits the bill for families with preschool children just as well as older groups of tweens and teens. Our intergenerational community is what makes this dance unique and fun. So grab a friend or your kids and come join us! Covid Info: masks and vaccination are encouraged but not required

Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area. If trail conditions are poor, we will use the Multipurpose Path.

❄️ **Spare Yourself a Boring Winter - Bowl With Us!** Avoid social hibernation this winter, join our **6-week social bowling league** starting in January! Whether you're looking to unwind after work, meet new people, or just have a fun night out with pals, this league is perfect for everyone! Chill times, cold drinks, and plenty of chances to connect with others. No matter your skill level, this league is all about having fun and meeting new friends. **;)** **🗓 Thursday evenings \|📍 AMF Sawmill Lanes \| 💵 $74 w/ code MUCOW26** **💻 League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling **Why Join?** 🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan 🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s-40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar 🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome! 👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early 🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes 💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends! **Want in?** Join our Meetup team Pin Ups 👉 **Click here to join** https://tinyurl.com/2b3vj49a Or start a team of your own with a few friends - we’ll all be hanging out either way! 📅 League Dates (Thursday evenings): Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26 ***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)*** **Cost & What’s Included:** ✔ $74 with discount code MUCOW26 ✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week) ✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup ✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people 👉 **SIGN UP NOW** 💻League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling 🤑Use promo code MUCOW26 to save $20 📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG 📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7 Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!

Come check us out! You will have a wonderful time! The music and friendships are life-changing!

Come learn a song with us! You will have a wonderful time! The music and friendships are life-changing!

I don't usually pick romance but I really wanted to do a Hanukkah book. It's a bit on the longer side but hopefully a quick read. The library only has 5 audiobooks so please try to remember to "release it" when you're done. Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238) Location: The Goat Riversouth [219 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215](https://www.google.com/maps?q=219%20South%20High%20Street%2C%20Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2043215%2C%20United%20States) [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach. But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah’s not magical. It’s not merry. It’s not *Christmas*. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy—Jacob Greenberg. Though Rachel and Jacob haven’t seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah—and Jacob—in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze.