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**Release Your Inner Writer** **Release Your Inner Writer is for anyone who feels they are a writer, wants to be a writer, or those who want to explore writing in a comfortable and supportive setting. We’ll set the stage for you to write creatively with opportunities to share with the group, or not, whatever you’re comfortable with.** Have you ever thought: “I have an interesting story, but I don’t know how to start sharing it with people”? Have you ever thought of writing a book? Do you simply want to start journaling? Every person has a story to share, and all of them are transformational for us and sometimes for others. When we write our thoughts and ideas down, we move internal content to an external device like a notebook or a laptop. By doing this we’re able to clear our heads and uncover one layer after another. **Hosted by Kathy Nutt** **Kathy Nutt** is a creative who uses many media and styles to convey a glimpse into her mysterious, whimsical world. Although mainly focused on the visual arts, she dabbles in the written word and is endeavoring to cultivate a consistent practice of writing, whether it be poetry, essays, short stories, or journaling. Kathy believes a writing practice (along with any creative practice) is a beneficial way to break through the mundane and view our worlds through fresh new eyes. We may discover a breakthrough, change a pattern, or just experience catharsis. Or we may simply arrive in a place of joy. She believes the creative process is more important than the finished product and that creativity is for everyone, not just the gifted few. **CREATING CONNECTION CANADA** is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming. People of every walk of life, culture, faith, or tradition, participate in a myriad of connection groups, forming meaningful community within this diversity. As a result, these communities are multi-faceted - expressing the inspirations, aspirations, wisdom, practices, and blessing of all. While we encourage you to share openly, we ask that you do so in a kind and considerate manner. **As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT** charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided. CREDIT CARD: http://donations.creatingconnection.ca E-TRANSFER: donations[@creatingconnection](http://creatingconnection/).ca

**Release Your Inner Writer** **Release Your Inner Writer is for anyone who feels they are a writer, wants to be a writer, or those who want to explore writing in a comfortable and supportive setting. We’ll set the stage for you to write creatively with opportunities to share with the group, or not, whatever you’re comfortable with.** Have you ever thought: “I have an interesting story, but I don’t know how to start sharing it with people”? Have you ever thought of writing a book? Do you simply want to start journaling? Every person has a story to share, and all of them are transformational for us and sometimes for others. When we write our thoughts and ideas down, we move internal content to an external device like a notebook or a laptop. By doing this we’re able to clear our heads and uncover one layer after another. **Hosted by Kathy Nutt** **Kathy Nutt** is a creative who uses many media and styles to convey a glimpse into her mysterious, whimsical world. Although mainly focused on the visual arts, she dabbles in the written word and is endeavoring to cultivate a consistent practice of writing, whether it be poetry, essays, short stories, or journaling. Kathy believes a writing practice (along with any creative practice) is a beneficial way to break through the mundane and view our worlds through fresh new eyes. We may discover a breakthrough, change a pattern, or just experience catharsis. Or we may simply arrive in a place of joy. She believes the creative process is more important than the finished product and that creativity is for everyone, not just the gifted few. **CREATING CONNECTION CANADA** is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming. People of every walk of life, culture, faith, or tradition, participate in a myriad of connection groups, forming meaningful community within this diversity. As a result, these communities are multi-faceted - expressing the inspirations, aspirations, wisdom, practices, and blessing of all. While we encourage you to share openly, we ask that you do so in a kind and considerate manner. **As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT** charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided. CREDIT CARD: http://donations.creatingconnection.ca E-TRANSFER: donations[@creatingconnection](http://creatingconnection/).ca

We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. We are currently meeting online, visit our website for a meeting link. https://www.facebook.com/SpeakStratford

Hi everyone! Sundays at Six is back again! Sorry for missing the last few meetings. I was away travelling, and then recuperating, feeling sad and blue, etc. etc., so just couldn't pull it off. This has been a tough time for me, wonder how everyone else is doing. It's kind of hard to pick up and be creative/joyous again, but I guess we must go on. Please join us tomorrow afternoon at six. Bring your ideas and projects, plans and dreams...let's just get out of here and go someplace fun, even if it's in our heads and hearts! Would love to see you tomorrow on Zoom. Sunday, May 02 at 6pm: see zoom link below :) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86170663626 pwd=TWJFVWhkS3R5eS85YVhvdW9nckJGdz09 Meeting ID: 861 7066 3626 Passcode: 462250

Get tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/152554479555 Come and have an absolute blast at this one of a kind experience that combines Trivia Night and Bingo into one fantastic event! Grab a cocktail or your favorite snacks because we're bringing a party directly to your home on Zoom! QUICK NOTE: THIS IS A MULTI MEETUP GROUP EVENT. 15 OTHER GROUPS HAVE ALSO BEEN INVITED SO WE'LL HAVE A GOOD AMOUNT OF PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE. HOW IT WORKS: Once you sign up, you'll be given a link to join a party of other people via video on Zoom. All you need is a laptop, phone or tablet to take part in the event. Our friendly host will be with you live via video on Zoom orchestrating this awesomely fun event! On the day of the event, we'll send you your own unique bingo card that you'll be using for the night. Much of the event will be like standard Bingo that you're familiar with, but with an awesome twist! Between every few Bingo numbers called, the host will give you a trivia question to answer. The team/s that answer the question correctly will to place a chip on any space on their bingo card. The event host will make introductions amongst the group and will then group you into smaller team. Every time your team answers a question correctly, every person on your team will be allowed to put a chip on the spot of their choice on their Bingo card. While you will be working with a team to answer the trivia questions, you will have your own unique Bingo card and only one person will win Bingo in each round (we play many rounds throughout the night so a lot of people have a chance to win). Every round winner will win an awesome prize like an Amazon Gift card and more! You're welcome to join with friends and be on a team with just your friends or sign up alone and we'll put you on a team. Typically about 70% of the crowd signs up on their own so don't worry if you're by yourself! It's actually a fantastic way to meet new people and we've witnessed countless friendships sparked at this event. In fact, the host gives everyone the opportunity to swap contact info with other people in the group at the end of the night if they'd like to. The event host will make introductions amongst the group and will then pair you off into smaller teams and you'll be playing as a team against the other groups. You're welcome to join with friends and be on a team with just your friends or sign up alone and we'll put you on a team. Typically about 70% of the crowd signs up on their own so don't worry if you're by yourself! It's actually a fantastic way to meet new people and we've witnessed countless friendships sparked at this event. In fact, the host gives everyone the opportunity to swap contact info with other people in the group at the end of the night if they'd like to. THIS EVENT WILL LIKELY SELL OUT FAST AND WE HAVE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE SO GRAB YOUR TICKET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. * If you come on your own you'll be put on a team with others who have also come on their own. If you sign up along with friends we'll be sure to put you and your friends on the same team. * We have a wide range of trivia questions... some a fun and simple and others more difficult. We try to cover all categories like categories like pop culture, history, entertainment (music, movies & TV), arts & literature, science and more. "The questions were unique and interesting. Thanks for organizing such a great event!" - Charlene S. "It was the best time I've had in a long time. The host did a fantastic job" - David M. **** WIN AMAZON GIFT CARD PRIZES & MORE!! **** Get tickets and see FAQs about the event at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/152554479555 https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/1/b/a/highres_496061402.jpeg

ZOOM WRITERS' MEETUP TO SHARE FEEDBACK ON SPIRITUALITY IN WRITING Come on board our Zoom online meetup and read your work to other emerging writers to receive gentle supportive feedback - as well as take part in a writing exercise (Optional). This group of authors focuses on how to avoid sentimentality in writing about spiritual elements of living. Contact us by phone or txt to book your place - Sydney 0432 289 311. The fee is just $15 for 2 hours! Our experienced convenor, Dr Christine Williams, has her own work published, as well as currently the Director of Sydney School of Arts & Humanities. Now focussed on nurturing emerging writers.

Join in the conversation and learn Italian! Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM ! This will be an informal class and people at all levels are welcome! We have been working on interesting Italian short stories in our Monday sessions and have learned all about Italian wines, cheeses, and foods in our Wednesday classes - send us a message with your email address so we can send you the materials and provide you with the meeting password! If you are interested in formal classes or interested in teaching formal classes, please message me and we will try to pair up people based on level. This chat is primarily for beginners. Both the Monday and Wednesday classes will use the same zoom link

This is a new ZOOM meet up with a fresh approach - a focus on spirituality and giving meaning to your life. We'll meet for 2 hours with a fee of $25 - that's just $12.50 p.h. During that time you'll have an opportunity to take part in an exercise (by choice - not compulsory) and also read part of your work from during the week. It's your chance to develop ideas and then words to form the type of text that expresses your interests and personality. The meet up will have a literary/spiritual approach.

Fit4Yoga Studio belongs to Alex Filimon, a Romanian certified Yoga instructor that lives in The Netherlands. On the website you find more information: [http://www.fit4yoga.ro/](http://www.fit4yoga.ro/?fbclid=IwAR1HmP5ryL2JywhT8Nsc2m6jnj0ukNUZCIXKvFhg9WHiyk4U6wkLROB6LJ4) Individual, smaller or bigger groups, online, outside or inside, we can achieve the maximum results with the minimum time. Make an account, and book online your place for the class before the end of Thursday: [https://www.momoyoga.com/fit4yoga-studio/](https://www.momoyoga.com/fit4yoga-studio/) €10 for the Online Power Yoga session, via zoom. More about Alex's background: * IYENGAR YOGA Teacher Training (lvl 1) (B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Institute, Amsterdam, in progress 2020) * BODY BALANCE Teacher Training (Les Mills, Amsterdam, 2019) * IYENGAR YOGA WORKSHOP (20 HOURS) (David Meloni, Bucharest May 2016) * RAINBOW YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (Leva Wildlovebeamer, Bucharest Aug 2016) * INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL (INDIA, Rishikesh Feb-March 2015) * IYENGAR YOGA WORKSHOP (24 HOURS) (David Meloni, Bucharest September 2015) * KRYA YOGA Initiation (Daniel Mitel, Bucharest November 2014) * Certified HATHA YOGA TEACHER (CYT®200hr) * (Michelle Kaminski – Yoga Alliance Europe, School of Transformational Hatha Yoga: Sept – Oct 2014, Athens, Greece) * FITNESS YOGA: The Power of Asanas (Julio Papi- Move ON Fitness Education, Bucharest 2013) * INTERNATIONAL PILATES CONVENTION OF ROMANIA (Iasi, Oct. 2011)

Come on board our Zoom online meetup and share your work to receive gentle supportive feedback - as well as take part in a writing exercise (Optional). Contact us by phone or txt to book your place - Sydney 0432 289 311. Our experienced convenor, Dr Christine Williams has her own work published, as well as currently the Director of Sydney School of Arts & Humanities. Now focussed on nurturing emerging writers. The fee is just $15 for 2 hours! This is a ZOOM online Memoir & Creative Writing workshop where everyone is invited to share her/his own work, get feedback, learn new techniques and hear from other participants. An invitation to any member who is committed to improving their craft - those who've taken part previously as well as newcomers. Only $15 for the session, to be paid in advance after booking a place. Christine - Organiser

Meditate, meet and get motivated. Meditation that you can use. Meditate for spiritual awakening, stress care, personal development, health... How to join? Please click on 'Attend Online' to get Zoom link We recommend joining by laptop for better experience. All levels welcome. You will find experience of this online class very real life like and in fact more attentive and personal Facebook for more resources- more live events, recorded sessions, self learning units, mentorship, downloads..... Join now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeMeditateGroup More at: https://sahajayogareview.wordpress.com/ Expected Outcome of class? 1. Learn how to meditate at home 2. Learn best practices and techniques 3. Experience the 'awakening' of healing energy within us that gives peace and balance 4. Sahaja Yoga meditation toolkit resources to apply techniques learnt in daily life What happens after this class? These recurring classes are meant to come together and meditate and learn little by little, so please plan to join them every week for growth in your meditative state and practice. You are equipped with knowledge to start practicing from day 1. As you join us for subsequent classes you are taken forward in meditation practice. In case you are unable to join a class, don't worry and rejoin any time and you can always start afresh. Do share this event with you friends, colleagues, neighbors and loved ones. It may change their life and it may be the best gift they ever got :). Need Help? Please feel free to email or WhatsApp following in case you have more questions or face difficulties joining Zoom session. We will try to keep you informed about more meditation events. Bhargava.potukuchi@gmail.com +15132038961 Stay safe and keep meditating! #free # guided #meditation # meditate #kundalini #social #language #culture #sahaja #transformation #peace #meditation #stress #depression #wellness #international #guided #experiences #sahaja yoga #Shri Mataji #Nirmala Devi #review #anxiety #center #Yoga

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Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Let’s meet and discuss John Updike's Rabbit, Run, the first in his series of four novels following the life, hopes, and disappointments of former local basketball star, Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, as he fitfully confronts and evades adulthood.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (Tremont Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

***July is National Picnic Month*** (along with National Hot Dog/Baked Beans/Ice Cream Month)! So let's do it up by joining a giant PICNIC celebrating America's 250th Birthday! Join us at Wyandotte Winery for an **America 250–Ohio Homecoming Picnic as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in true Ohio style!** Throughout July 2026, communities across Ohio are gathering for food, fun, and friendship to honor our nation’s history and reflect on the contributions of Ohioans over the past 250 years. Our picnic will feature a relaxed atmosphere with food, live music (starts at 5pm), and opportunities to connect with friends. ***BRING***: ***Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs*** and enjoy an afternoon of community celebration. ***FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***: Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the shop and food trucks. ***PARKING***: limited near the wine shop. Most park one block away in the church parking lot. [Wyandotte Winery](https://www.wyandottewinery.com/) has been part of the Central Ohio community since 1977, and we are proud to host this gathering during our 50th year of operation as a local place for connection and hospitality.

June meetup at the Library. We’ll play games and have casual conversation in Japanese and in English. All levels of Japanese ability, from non-speaker to native, are welcome. After the meetup we will go out to eat at a local restaurant.

Join us for an upcoming French Food Festival in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. Admission is FREE! Make sure to reserve a spot as soon as possible, as tickets are going fast: [Undercurrent Bastille Day Festival - A Taste of Paris in Downtown Columbus Tickets, Sunday, July 12 • 12 PM - 4 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/undercurrent-bastille-day-festival-a-taste-of-paris-in-downtown-columbus-tickets-1988784103791) This Outdoor Festival takes place at 66 North High Street, right next to the New Chouette French Restaurant. From the Eventbrite Page: "Transport yourself to the streets of Paris without leaving downtown Columbus! Join us for an authentic French celebration of Bastille Day in a vibrant street festival atmosphere. Experience the true joie de vivre with an afternoon filled with French culture, cuisine, and community." There will be Live Music, French Food, Art and Artisan Shops to explore! Parking is widely available in the Downtown Area at parking spaces on High Street and the surrounding area. I usually just park by the Old Fire Station on 4th Street and walk over to High Street. There are usually plenty of spaces available and the cost is only about $3.00 to $5.00. We will arrive at 1 PM with several hours to explore the festival. We will meet just inside of the Festival, next to the Chouette Restaurant. Thanks and hope to see you come out!