Pagan Families

**You are invited to our men's conversation group, the Men Being Well program** run by Relationships Australia Victoria and Life Is Foundation. This free program is for men to meet, discuss and explore wellbeing through **connection**, **reflection** and **peer support**. **IN-PERSON Men's Gathering on Wed 28th JANUARY at 7 to 9 PM** Men Being Well hosts monthly Men’s Gatherings or conversation groups and several all-day Men’s Retreats throughout the year. Our events are aimed at positive mental health and wellbeing for men and include regular discussion about life issues and challenges. The relaxed format is welcoming and a safe place to reflect on your personal journey. We hope you can join us in Canterbury, Melbourne and look forward to relaxed and thoughtful discussion. *Please contact us via email (or message us on Meetup) for address details and a brief chat if you are coming along for the first time.* Please email us and join our mailing list as well: **menbeingwell@rav.org.au** Visit our webpage for more dates and information about the Men Being Well program: [www.relationshipsvictoria.org.au/relationships-wellbeing-courses/men-being-well/](https://www.relationshipsvictoria.org.au/relationships-wellbeing-courses/men-being-well/) Regards from your Men Being Well Program Facilitators

Meditation on Twin Hearts is a great way to clear your mind and has been designed by Master Choa Kok Sui to flush out negative thoughts and emotions. This guided meditation is practiced in over 120 countries with proven testimonials of positive transformations on life. It has many proven scientific benefits that include: · Reduction of stress and anxiety · Improved brain waves and enhanced focus, cognitive behaviour and clarity · Improved health and wellbeing At the end of the meditation, you may stay for the free Pranic Healing Clinic. Everyone over the age of 16 years is welcome and is suitable for experienced and new meditators alike. Find us: Calma Spa & Skin Clinic 1100 High St Armadale VIC 3143 For more information visit: [www.phwn.com.au](www.phwn.com.au) Like and subscribe to our socials: **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/pranichealingwithnatalie/)** **[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_O8il6Ivcdljc8797OS9iQ/videos)** **[TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@pranichealingwithnatalie)** For any inquiries contact: info@phwn.com.au or call: 0478973107 We look forward to welcoming you. Namaste, Natalie

Meditation practicing

We will be at Il Mercado Centrale Melbourne. Find us on the 1st floor. **American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, by Bird and Sherwin** Oppenheimer, more than any other scientist alive or dead, is the embodiment of modern scientific man confronting inadequately what science can produce. His story, told here in its entirety for the first time, is one of extraordinary scientific success, wedded to disheartening political failure, followed by redemption both personal and political. It is the story of the son of Jewish immigrants, who was raised in the comfortably well-off style his parents had achieved. At Harvard he studied theoretical physics as well as humanities he did graduate work at Cambridge and in Germany, where he earned a Ph.D. under Max Born and met many of the leading theoretical physicists of the time. Here, is the always exciting tale of the race to split the atom, with the charismatic Oppie at the centre of an amazing array of scientists, keeping them focused, keeping the Army’s intelligence forces and the FBI at bay long enough to get the job done. And here, too, is the difficult decision to drop the bomb and the growing post-war debate on how to stop an arms race that culminated in the famous Security Hearing of 1954. A world-scale biography, filled with oversized characters and events that still determine our lives, told in a readable and compelling fashion. See less

**Saturday 31st January from 10.30am** **\*$20 (kids free)\*** Be creatively inspired by the season of fire, as you dress & adorn yourself in celebration of Lammas, when the sun is blazing, the ripened golden grains have been harvested, & Earthly sustenance is at its most abundant. **\*MIDDAY – LAMMAS HARVEST CIRCLE of THANKSGIVING** Join us in the Living Circle of the Magical Garden as we **Celebrate** the **Harvest Season** of **Abundance** with a ritual to honour, & give thanks to, the Earth & its bountiful harvest of grains, fruits, vegetables, berries & herbs. **\*AFTERNOON – The LAMMAS SONIC CIRCLE of CELEBRATION** After crafting some ‘harvest abundance-consciousness’ charm pins, created from nature’s bounties gathered from the living circle as it resonates with the afterglow of the ritual, we shall gather around the courtyard round table to feast & begin the Lammas Sonic Circle Celebration. So bring along your drum, musical instrument, or seasonally appropriate song or spoken word piece, to add your own sparks of creativity to the circles’ sonic atmosphere, woven with music, magic, song, poetry, chant, poetry & rhythm. All donations of ***seasonal food***, ***fun***, ***music*** & ***magic*** encouraged & welcome. **IMPORTANT INFORMATION** **Please respect others – if you have symptoms that may be COVID or FLU, we ask that you do not attend – we thank you for your consideration.** **What to Bring:** Contributions to the Lammas Feast & “Sonic Circle Celebration” (encouraged but not compulsory). **Time:** from 10.30 am. **Where:** 130 Boronia Rd., Vermont, Melbourne 3133 (we share a driveway with two other houses, so please park on Boronia Rd.) **Cost:** $20 (kids free) **Contact:** **Julie** on 03 9873 3736 (or email). esoteric666@optusnet.com.au **\*$20 (kids free)\***

dr bobbi shares a monthly morning in nature focussing on the magic of self-care, goal building, spiritual exploration & sensory development for a deeper connection with your craft. from dr bobbi: 1st Sundays of the month, limited to 20 witches, please. every lunar month is an opportunity to come together, relax the body, calm and focus the mind, and direct our energies into the cycles on Building Up and Letting Go. self care is essential to any spiritual practice. we will explore yoga postures, breathing techniques, mudras (hand positions), mantras (affirmations), self massage, and somatic therapy to prepare ourselves to manifest our magic for the month. bring a mat or blanket, wear witchy layers. you are also invited to bring a totem or charm to charge up with energy. donation based, pay what you can! (location given after registration) Learn more at drbobbiarts.com or sign up here. limit to 20 witches, please. Namaste & Merry Meet.

🎵 CRUISIN' TO GILLIGAN'S ISLAND DANCE PARTY 🎵 A Three-and-a-Half-Hour Dance Tour! 🎶 Sit right back, and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a dance-filled trip! It started on this tropical isle, aboard a party ship! 🎶 🌴⚓ Join us for an unforgettable night of Ceroc dancing on Gilligan's Isle! ⚓🌴 Saturday 31 January 2026
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Brighton Beach Bowls Club 2B South Rd, Brighton 
$25 pp entry (cash or PayID) Raffle tickets: 3 for $10 | 10 for $20 On our tropic island shore, dress up for the dance floor! Channel the castaways for prizes and more! * Gilligan * The Skipper too * The Millionaire and his Wife * The Movie Star * The Professor * Mary Ann * SS Minnow * The Island 🥥 Coconut drinks • Island beats • Tropical vibes 🥥 No rescue required —no castaways are lost! 🌴 🎶 So join us here, my friends, you're sure to have a blast, with music, dancing, and island vibes, memories that will last! 🎶 Dance Together - Ceroc Crew

Tickets required: $50 via TryBooking: https://www.trybooking.com/DIVJD Capacity limited to 20. Location: Carlton (exact venue/address sent after ticket purchase). What it is: a structured gathering — tea ritual + guided conversation + guided sigil-making. Tea-only (no food). Bring a notebook if you like. Looking forward to seeing you there. **The Aquarian Tea Party - Creating your own Sigil** *Ceremony, Connection, Contemplation: Sacred Tea as Ritual, Conversation as Insight* The Aquarian Tea Party invites you to an intimate gathering in a small circle of shared space, presence, and reflection. We begin with the simple alchemy of making and drinking tea, allowing scent and warmth to do what they do best: gather the mind and open a space where thought can deepen. This is a way of meeting one another in a calm, shared rhythm. Tea is approached not as refreshment alone, but as a medium for slowing perception and cultivating attention. Silence and conversation move naturally between one another, allowing the group to arrive fully. From this stillness, we turn to a short (12-minute) video introduction to sigils: symbolic forms shaped by intention—letters, marks, and geometries arranged to hold a clear inner statement. Historically used across esoteric, mystical, and philosophical traditions, sigils function as focal points for meditation, inner alignment, and energetic inquiry. The film introduces both symbolic and geometrical sigils, including forms drawn from sacred geometry, and considers their use in contemplative, protective, and balancing practices. We will touch on several families of forms, including geometric structures such as the triangle, hexagram, the Flower of Life, and related patterns that have long carried metaphysical meaning. Afterward, we will engage in a guided discussion, not to reach consensus, but to deepen understanding. This is a space for nuance, interpretation, and careful listening. Our discussion follows in the spirit of shared inquiry: reflective rather than declarative, curious rather than certain. This is a room for nuance—for those who enjoy ideas with texture, and who can sit with mystery without needing it to become a slogan. The final portion of the gathering invites participants to create their own sigils under gentle guidance. This process emphasizes clarity of intention, symbolic coherence, and embodied awareness rather than outcome-driven practice. No prior experience is required—only curiosity, patience, and respect for complexity. **The booking URLs for this event are:** [https://www.trybooking.com/DIVJD](https://www.trybooking.com/DIVJD) [https://www.trybooking.com/1525969](https://www.trybooking.com/1525969)

At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment. Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.

Please Join Us For The Winter Session Of Family-to-Family Winter session of F2F dates are Feb 12 – Apr 3 [https://namifranklincounty.org/family-to-family/](https://namifranklincounty.org/family-to-family/).

🎉 You’re Invited! 🍩 Join Columbus Vegan Meetup for a fun community gathering at Monster Baby Donuts, a vegan, peanut & gluten-free, local family-owned business that just opened their new storefront! They started as a beloved food truck, and now they have a permanent location. 📍 700 Bryden Rd, Columbus, OH 43205 🗓 Saturday, January 31 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Come enjoy amazing donuts, meet other vegans, and help grow our community with people who share your values. It’s a great opportunity to connect, support a local vegan business, and have a good time. 🥪🥗 The shop also has ready-to-go sandwiches and salads. 🚗 Ample parking in the back. Everyone is welcome — see you there! 🌱💚

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

This is an all inclusive event to inform, support and help bring special needs families and the community together. Come and enjoy family and sensory friendly: games, activities, snacks, free stuff and more! Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. Located at Village Chapel - 30 Circleville Avenue, Ashville, OH 43103.

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.