Acoustic Jams

Come talk maths over a drink or two and maybe a meal. If you have any mathsy puzzles, games or toys, bring 'em along. There'll be a puzzle sheet to solve if you wish, but it's not competitive. No maths background necessary, all welcome. Email melbourne@mathsjam.com to join our mailing list for monthly puzzle sheets. The event is very informal so don't worry if you can't arrive exactly at 7:30pm or have forgotten to RSVP (but please do RSVP if you can!).

✨ Step into a midweek reset for the mind, body & soul at Boho Lounge & Boutique. ✨ Join us every Tuesday evening for a deeply relaxing Guided Meditation & Shamanic Sound Healing Journey designed to help you unwind, reconnect and recharge in a safe, welcoming and soulful space. Through guided meditation, grounding energy work, shamanic drumming and frequency healing, this experience supports emotional release, nervous system reset, inner clarity and deep relaxation. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stressed, emotionally blocked or simply needing time to pause and reconnect with themselves. What to expect: 🌿 Guided meditation 🌿 Shamanic sound journey 🌿 Frequency healing & deep relaxation 🌿 Intention setting & energetic reset 🌿 Calm, supportive community atmosphere Private readings are also available before and after the session (bookings essential). 📍 Boho Lounge & Boutique 171 Jasper Rd, Bentleigh 🗓 Every Tuesday ⏰ 7pm – 8:30pm 💫 Investment: $30 Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter, calmer and renewed.

Hey Shower Singers! Meet us at our new venue the Craftsman's Corner (*313 Lygon St, Brunswick East*) **Please Note:** ACCESS to our rehearsal room requires walking up 2 flights of stairs - there is no lift. You can rock up and and register at the door, or contact us prior if you wish [via our website](https://beyondthebathroom.org/contact-us). We are in person or online, 7.30-9.30pm on Tuesdays. Casual attendance fees are $20 and $15 concession. If it's your first time, please come early so we can give you everything you need for a fun choir session! Looking forward to singing with you soon, BTB

Are you curious about the big questions of life? Do you want to explore faith in a welcoming and informal environment? Then Alpha is for you! So come and join us. Alpha is a series of interactive sessions where you can explore life, faith and meaning. It's a safe and honest space to ask questions, share your thoughts, and hear from others. It's for anyone interested in Christianity, having a meal together, and meeting new people. ## **What to Expect:** **Engaging Discussions:** Each session includes a short talk followed by small group table discussions. **A Variety of Topics:** Alpha explores the big issues of life and faith, unpacking the basics of Christian belief by addressing questions such as "Who is Jesus?", "Why and how do I pray?" and "How does God guide us?" **A Friendly Atmosphere:** Alpha is designed to be relaxed and welcoming. You can be yourself, no matter what your background or beliefs. **Dinner:** A meal prepared by our church’s catering volunteers, that we share together. **Join us for Alpha at St. Mark's Camberwell!** Tuesdays at 7pm, commencing 28 April 2026. [Register here](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9r3PBGz-kkasQqOvGjXhMyq2H9N8c6lCpo34qB3zflFUQzRMWThKS09HSUNTNDdZT0JJVjZET1pJVi4u)

If playing doubles hasn't been what you were looking for, search no more! Playing a single games will put your stamina and endurance to the test and best of all, it will be a test of your own skills! Tuesdays 7PM-9PM Sundays 5PM-7PM It's only $25 to join in, inclusive of paddle and ball hire! Lock in your spot via the link below! [https://linktr.ee/therallypickleball](https://linktr.ee/therallypickleball)

\*\*New Cuban Courses will commence Tuesday 26th May\*\* Rueda de Casino – is a progressive Cuban-style salsa class and a fun way to learn salsa. Its fast paced, danced in a circle and changing partners flowing from one partner to the next Cuban Salsa (Rueda) BEGINNER LEVEL 7.00pm - 8.00pm This course is for absolute beginner to beginner plus students. The first 4 weeks we will cover Cuban Salsa fundamentals, Cuban Flow body movement and basic Cuban steps. The last 2 weeks we will use moves and steps learnt in a progressive wheel (Rueda) pattern. This class can only be purchased as a 6 week course. Course cost $120 For course bookings email gabby@melbournesalsa.com.au *** Cuban Salsa (Rueda) INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 8.00pm - 9.00pm During this 6 week course, you will learn complicated Cuban turns, Rueda dynamics, team patterns and different formations, executing the moves by the caller and dancing in sync at a faster pace. Must have completed 2 x Beg Level Rueda courses before entering Intermedaite level. This class can be purchased as a 6 week course or can be attended casually. Casual $25 (cash or eft pos) Course cost $120 For course bookings email gabby@melbournesalsa.com.au *** These Courses will be held at the Melbourne Salsa studio 1/326 Smith Street Collingwood (Rear entrance via laneway off Bedford street) FREE Parking is available above Woolworths - 2 min walk to our studio. For more details call Melbourne Salsa on 95312023 or email info@melbournesalsa.com.au

Now at the Ringwood Bowls Club. There is plenty of parking and the Ringwood Bowls Club is wheelchair accessible. DR Big Band, jazz jam, open mic, Jazz Notes, invited singers, Caught In The Act! Over 3 hours of music at the Ringwood Bowls Club. **RSVP** Please RSVP to the event to say that you’re 'GOING' - this helps us with planning the tables. **Booking** Entry for the entire afternoon of music is $15. Please book through TryBooking to ensure your place - tickets will be on sale UNTIL 5:00pm on THE DAY BEFORE the event. [https://www.trybooking.com/BVWQE](https://www.trybooking.com/BVWQE) Tickets will also be on sale at the venue, subject to availability. Entry after 4:00pm is by donation. **About the event** It’ll be a huge afternoon of music at the Ringwood Bowls Club with the bands followed by a jam. A guest singer will join the 17-piece DR Big Band for some big band favourites, old and new. And Jazz Notes – Caught In The Act! will bring you some funky Latin music and more. Doors open at 12:30 and the music commences at 1:30pm. Here are some photos from a recent event: [https://www.meetup.com/Melbourne-Music-Performers/photos/32235314/](https://www.meetup.com/Melbourne-Music-Performers/photos/32235314/) **Jazz Jam** The jazz jam runs after 4pm: singers and all instrumentalists are welcome. The house band will fill gaps in the line-up. Jam songs for this month: The Nearness of You - F Billie's Bounce - F The Girl from Ipanema - F For lead sheets, see: [https://www.swiss-jazz.ch/partitions-real-book.htm#real-book](https://www.swiss-jazz.ch/partitions-real-book.htm#real-book) If you’d like to bring along a song that's not in Real Book 1, please bring 4 copies of the lead sheet. Even better, contact us before the event to discuss your choice. And, please let us know that you're coming so that we can include you in our programme. **Food** Food is available, provided by the Ringwood Bowls Club. The bar has beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks at very reasonable prices. Coffee and tea are complimentary (self-serve). **About us** This event is run by Community Music and Performances Inc, and Jazz Notes: CMaP website: [https://www.cmapinc.org.au](https://www.cmapinc.org.au) CMaP Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/cmapinc](https://www.facebook.com/cmapinc) Jazz Notes website: [https://jazznotes.net.au](https://jazznotes.net.au) Jazz Notes Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/jazznotes](https://www.facebook.com/jazznotes)

GOOD VIBES IMPROV JAM (Free!) Jump up onstage and get silly with us in a super relaxed, low-pressure environment where you can unleash your inner clown. It’s the most energetic place to be each week so bring your friends, or come make a bunch of new ones! After the Jam, everyone gets a free ticket to our show, ‘Thursday Night Improv’ straight after. We’ve got a fully stocked bar as well as a popcorn machine!

Dance the night away with traditional Australian bush dances, including quadrilles, sets and couples dances, to the live music of the Billabong band. All dances explained, walked through and called. Feel free to dress up in colonial gear! Pre-book online to save: $20 members, $25 non-members, or pay at the door on the night $30. Online at: https://events.humanitix.com/vfmc-may-2026-woolshed-ball Phone: Bill 0417 300 682 Email: dance@vfmc.org.au Website: www.vfmc.org.au

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.