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Class: Developing Your Intuitive/Energy Skills Contents: Clearings, empath work, meditation, learning and enhancing energy work skills for working on self and others For further information, please contact Madhu 301-760-7491, info@stress-reliefcenter.com

We typically start with mindful movement and a guided meditation, followed by some group discussion and a talk about meditation and how it can help us life more kind, peaceful and happy lives. Scattered throughout is sharing and discussion. We have a hybrid meeting, both in person and on Zoom. #### Join us in person. We meet at[ Seekers Church](https://seekerschurch.org/) in Takoma/Takoma Park. Here's [a map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Seekers+Church/@38.9749329,-77.018418,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89b7c884a0b4136b:0xab23c73db1a1d9ed!8m2!3d38.9749208!4d-77.0162303). Please be aware of the following things you will need: * Have had the COVID-19 vaccination. * Wear a mask covering your nose and mouth when you are in the building. * Enter the space thru the back entrance of the church (the door by the rear parking lot). * Arrive 10 minutes early if possible to acclimate to meeting in person. * Please ring the backdoor bell to be let in as the door automatically locks. * We won't be able to let you in more than 15 minutes late. Please do not attend if you have any COVID-19, cold, or flu symptoms. In-person events are offered as fragrance-free as possible, so please do not bring or use any products with “parfum” or “fragrance” in the ingredients. The meeting space is **wheelchair accessible**. Chairs will be set up, and feel free to bring your own sitting gear if you would like. The location is Metro accessible – a 3-minute walk from the Takoma Metro on the Red Line. There is street parking and also limited parking in the lot at the back entrance of the church. If you are attending in person, please note that class begins at 7 PM ET and you will need to arrive by 7:15 PM to be let in as the door is kept locked. A volunteer stays close by for the first 15 minutes of class. #### Join Zoom meeting [https://zoom.us/j/861079179?pwd=Tmw2VlhsUmVkSXA5V0NVS00vVXRRQT09](https://zoom.us/j/861079179?pwd=Tmw2VlhsUmVkSXA5V0NVS00vVXRRQT09) To use phone for audio: +1 301 715 8592 Meeting ID: 861 079 179 Password: 182356

**Feel Good. Do Good. De-Stress From the Holidays.** The holidays are amazing… and *a lot*. So come unwind, reboot, and hang out with good people who get it. Join us for **Reboot Hour**, a chill end of the month Tuesday meetup where you can: 🎮 **Play pinball or shoot pool** 🍺 **Grab a drink** 💬 **Meet awesome people in tech & startups** 🔄 **Donate the old devices you just replaced** …all in one stop. **Got new gadgets this season?** Bring your old phones, tablets, or laptops — we’ll **professionally data wipe** everything and pass them on to someone who truly needs them. **Come stressed, leave refreshed.** **Come with old tech, leave with new connections.** **Come for fun, leave feeling good because you did good.** *** ## ⭐ What to Expect ✔ Relaxed, post-holiday vibes ✔ Pinball, pool, and casual networking ✔ Founders, builders & tech-minded people ✔ Zero pressure — drop in anytime ✔ A simple, meaningful way to help close the digital divide *** ## ⭐ What to Bring Any old tech sitting around after the holidays: – Phones – Tablets – Laptops – Smart home gadgets – Headphones or accessories – Gaming Consoles (Everything is **professionally data wiped** to industry standards.) *** **Reboot your week. Reboot a life.** **Play a game, have a drink, and make an impact.**

COOL UGLY SWEATERS, LIGHTS, TENSIL, WRAP YOURSELF...IT IS OUR HOLIDAY SKATE SO COME FESTIVE COLORFUL AND MOSTLY AS YOU!!! YAYAYAY!!! LET'S ALL CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS TOGETHER AS ONE BIG FAMILY LGBTQIA+ STYLE!!! Plus... GHOSTBUSTER'S MAYHEM, LIMBO, CONGA LINES AND MORE!!! Entry is $9! Skate rental is $5! AS ALWAYS....... MNSkating is a SAFE SPACE : ) !!!!!!! WE CELEBRATE AND EMBRACE ALL AGES, RACES, GENDER IDENTITIES, ALL SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS, AND FASHION STATEMENTS OR LACK THEREOF : ) LOVE, COMMUNITY AND INCLUSIVENESS IS ALWAYS THE THEME AT MNSkating!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RSVP, AND JOIN IN THE FUN!!! PLEASE INVITE OTHERS : ) BRING A FRIEND OR 5 : ) LET'S MAKE IT ANOTHER BIG BIG BASH AND A FANTASTIC FABULOUS FUN FUN FUN! !

We hike every Tuesday! Check our website for the full schedule and to RSVP: [https://sites.google.com/site/tuesdayvigoroushikers/hike-schedule](https://sites.google.com/site/tuesdayvigoroushikers/hike-schedule)

Whether you're new to Insight meditation or an advanced practitioner looking for like-minded people to sit with, you're welcome to join us at our Sunday morning drop-in group, sponsored by the Insight Meditation Community of Washington. Insight meditation cultivates our natural wisdom and compassion. Meditation practice develops concentration, which allows us to calm and steady the mind. This class includes a 30-minute lightly-guided meditation, followed by a short talk and time for questions and discussion. The size of the group usually runs somewhere between 25-40 people in-person and between 12-25 online. Chairs are provided, or you may bring a sitting cushion or bench. You may also use the blankets and bolsters offered by the yoga studio. **We offer both in-person and online attendance.** To learn more about our topics and teachers, view our videos or **get the Zoom link**, visit our [class page](https://imcw.org/event/?eventId=735&utm_source=MeetUp&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=vienna-drop-in).

**NOTICE:** **For the foreseeable future we will be ONLINE ONLY.** **Online:** Subscribe at [this link](https://imcw.org/event/?eventId=714) to get the weekly Zoom link in your email 30 minutes before the class begins. **WHAT:** This is an open ongoing *drop-in* mindfulness meditation group for both beginners and experienced practitioners. While the forms of meditation we practice are rooted in Buddhist teachings, the study and practice of mindfulness and insight meditation is applicable to anyone from any background or religion, and all are welcome. **Donation:** These teachings are available to all. Although a $10 donation is suggested, donations are not required for attendance. **What to Expect:** Each class will include mindful movement, guided meditation, instruction, opportunities to practice, and time for discussion, questions and answers. **When and where:** We meet every Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. **In-person:** Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, room 406. Please arrive early to settle into your seats - we start right at 7:00 p.m. [Note: Class will be *online only* on days that the school is closed.] **Online option:** Join Zoom Meeting (click on link or copy URL and paste in browser) https://zoom.us/j/569956674 **What We Practice:** We practice Insight Meditation, a style of meditation that helps the mind attain deeper levels of calm concentration through sustained attention on the breath, then combines this with the crucial aspect of insight through contemplation of the mind and body and all of their changing and impermanent senses, emotions and thoughts. Insight Meditation trains us to live more fully in the present moment, enables us to experience life from a greater stillness, and aids us in relating to both ourselves and others with increased clarity, compassion, calmness and creativity, and less fear, anxiety and stress. Along with these and a long list of other psychological benefits, meditation has also been shown to reduce stress hormones in the body, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, alleviate depression and boost the immune system. **TEACHERS:** STAN EISENSTEIN, is a full teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW). He teaches Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and other mindfulness-based courses. He is a mentor the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program run by Sounds True. He also works with individuals in instruction on using meditation and mindfulness to bring a greater sense of peace and freedom in daily life. Stan is a former high school physics teacher (32 years) who has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004. Stan earned a Masters of Social Work in 1998. LINDA NAINI: Linda is a full teacher with IMCW. She developed a deep appreciation for Tara Brach’s teachings and the practice of mindfulness in 2009 during her father’s terminal illness and later working through her own depression after his death. Linda is a certified Health and Wellness Coach through the [Maryland University of Integrative Health](http://www.muih.edu/academics/masters-degrees/master-arts-health-wellness-coaching). She has received Reiki II certification, and is certified to teach mindfulness meditation to children and adolescents through the .b program. As an Iranian-American, Linda has studied Rumi and Hafiz in both Persian and English. **Contact:** Please feel free to contact Stan Eisenstein at IMCWColumbia@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Hikers (and non) will continue a long tradition (since 1975) by gathering in Georgetown on January 1 to kick off a new year of hiking! Come join old and new friends in ushering in the New Year, while working off some of the holiday cheer that's starting to show. Leashed pets are also welcome. Photo albums of previous hikes: **[bit.ly/MWS-NYDH](https://bit.ly/MWS-NYDH)**. **THE HIKE:** We’ll walk 5.1 miles along the C&O Canal Towpath to the Little Falls Pump Station, and back. You can walk at your own pace and turn around sooner (or later) if you want to do less (or more) than 10.1 miles. A handout (to download or print) for the hike is posted [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TQq9zJqpQUVFCVq0pzi_HQQYvE5GCSuD/view?usp=drive_link) and as a photo below. **LEADERS:** Frank Wodarczyk, Paul Elliot, Gabriele Ludwig, & Mike Darzi. **WHAT TO BRING:** Bring snacks or a bag lunch, and water. Dress warmly in layers and wear rain/snow gear or bring an umbrella if there is a chance of precipitation. Feel free to bring leftover holidays treats to share. **WHEN & WHERE:** We’ll meet at 10 am on the west side of Wisconsin Avenue, NW, south of M Street. There is a small plaza in front of the [Pinstripes Bistro](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//38.904376,-77.062848/@38.904049,-77.0642193,17.78z?hl=en) (1064 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC) that is next to and above the C&O Canal. If there is no crowd there, start one. Note that street parking is conveniently free on New Year’s Day. **LUNCH:** If you are so inclined, you may also join some of us for après-hike fare at [Pinstripes Bistro](https://pinstripes.com/georgetown/) (where we start and finish the hike) starting at 1:30-1:45 pm. **SIERRA CLUB** You may join the Sierra Club by clicking the "JOIN" button at the top of the Virginia Chapter’s [website](http://www.sierraclub.org/virginia). Membership is not required for participation.

Join us for our monthly yoga session with the fine folks at Yoga Legion! This event is open to VFW & Auxiliary Members and Service Members and their dependents free of charge - accompanying guests of these individuals may attend for a $10 fee. Please bring your Membership card or CAC/Depentant ID for verification. Stick around after yoga to enjoy a beverage with other Yogis and Post members. Yoga participants will receive $1 off their first beer or soft drink in the Post's Canteen following yoga. All you need to bring is yourself, a yoga mat, and water - no yoga experience is necessary! All proceeds will benefit: Post Relief Fund - used to assist veterans and members of the Armed Forces and their dependents, widows, and orphans who are in need! Post Building Fund - used to improve our facilities so that we can continue to host events like these and many others that serve our community! Yoga Legion is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the awareness of the holistic benefits of yoga for veterans through the practice of yoga, outreach, and the facilitation of specialized yoga training for instructors who endeavor to serve veterans. http://www.yogalegion.com/ (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yogalegion.com%2F&h=ATO8Ig2Hvd9Px8x1glG6ly6KOtx1JHfbFPDQLd27HMSi7VoCs02r2ZhgYWSQdYCOzLPEkV8U8lotLjZakZodYkMRxTJrS54WpaW5lva4QO-eh4d1-U9jRRSSLz37L20_oFl4kbZr&enc=AZOGVnmGZDwIxQ_hN-WUTlnEp8JH1oI-0oYdYmx7Ila2hwuX6H976OTSzIqoiPar2rw&s=1) This is a monthly event that will take place the first Saturday of each month at 2pm!! Please be on time if you plan on joining us for yoga. Head over to our Facebook events page to find all the up to date information for this event, including the special event menu https://www.facebook.com/pg/VFWPost3150/events https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/c/c/7/600_463536039.jpeg

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec in the auditorium, center upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

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 are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

Start the New Year off right! Join us as we get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event to distribute food at the Champion Food Pantry! We’ve created a great little community of Movie Group friends! Rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve people in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: The Champion Food Pantry provides needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. For this event, we’ll be volunteering to help with Food Distribution during client pick up times. Our group will receive on-the-spot training from some of their seasoned regular volunteers. PLAN FOR CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: Please arrive by 2:45pm. Our volunteer time will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm. LOCATION & PARKING: The Champion Food Pantry is located at 1460 S. Champion Ave in Columbus. Parking is located in the lot on Frebis across from the pantry. Please enter through the door marked "Volunteers enter here” on Frebis Ave. A map has been uploaded to the photos. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the majority of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. No shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will mak you ineligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. LINKS & INFO: Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: • Champion Food Pantry Civil Rights Training: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Parking and Entrance: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0wI-AwOYLY • Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/foodpantrieschampion THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others in our community! But the benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering can provide a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Thanks for your help and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.