Cooking

Join me in the Pyrenees for a grounding spring escape, where the mountains invite us to slow down, look inward, and reconnect with the simple awareness of being alive. Through mindful hiking and quiet moments in nature, we return to what steadies us and what truly matters. Come practice yoga, nourish your body, and dive into philosophy and hiking this April. **The inclusions:** 4 days - 3 nights at Casa el Pui 3 meals menu Yoga & philosophy practices Meditation pranayama Hiking to natural pools and a surprise or two... **The house:** Casa el Pui is a responsible, sustainable, and environmentally friendly rural accommodation located in the Catalan Pyrenees, surrounded by nature. They are a self-sufficient house that runs on 100% on photovoltaic energy. **Bookings and pricing:** \- from 490€\, early bird available until 15th Feb \- after 15th Feb\, it is 570€ [More details here](https://casapazbcn.com/hike-yoga-retreat-saurabh/) **How to book my spot:** \- in person in the studio at Casa Paz\, Barcelona\. \- send us an email at: hello@casapazbcn\.com \- to secure your spot\, half of the price is required as deposit\, please take into consideration that this amount is non refundable\. [BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW!](https://casapazbcn.com/hike-yoga-retreat-saurabh/)

Let’s try this popular Italian restaurant in Reynoldsburg. This is the menu: https://scaliristorante.com/#4e468054-0235-43e2-81c2-44e061341e9e

* Second ever book club! April meet up. All are welcome. * The book will be Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (determined by votes from March Book Club. Let me know if you’d like a free digital copy of the book) * This event will be at the main library, meeting room 1B, the location will not be changed for this event due to the number of people attending, we will just add more chairs if needed! * Feel free to come whether or not you’ve started or finished the book ◡̈ * Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Starting in June I will try to keep future book clubs at the Dublin Library. Now that I understand their reservation system, I will be on top of it with booking that location as soon as the date is released for the month. Thanks for your understanding with the varying locations in the meantime.

Dinner and dancing

**Our April novel is: *The Hong Kong Widow* by Kristen Loesch** **This month’s novel blends gothic atmosphere with historical fiction and chilling horror, set against the haunting backdrop of China. The book is 368 pages in print and 10 hours and 42 minutes on audiobook.** In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei is a young refugee of the Chinese Communist revolution struggling to put her past in Shanghai behind her. When she receives a shocking invitation—to take part in a competition in one of the city's most notorious haunted houses, pitting six spirit mediums against one another in a series of six séances over six nights, until a single winner emerges—she has every reason to refuse. Except that the hostess, a former Shanghainese silent film star, is none other than the wife of the man who once destroyed Mei’s entire life. It is promised the winner will receive a fortune, but there is only one prize Mei wants: revenge. Decades later, the final night of that competition has become an infamous urban legend: The police were called to the scene of a brutal massacre but found no evidence, dismissing it as a collective hallucination. Mei knows what she saw, but now someone else is convinced they know what she did. She must uncover the truth about the last night she ever spent in that house—even if the ghosts of her past are waiting for her there. . . .

Join us for pizza and conversation at Vick’s Gourmet Pizza! 🍕 Good slices, good stories, and plenty of laughs around the table. Come hungry, bring your best conversation, and let’s enjoy a relaxed evening with great company. Extra cheese and extra chatter encouraged! 😄

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.