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CORONA VIRUS UPDATE: Take advantage of social distancing by focusing on creative endeavors! These workshops are a wonderful way to stay inspired and connected from the safety of your home. They will now be taking place via Zoom and an RSVP will give you the link to join. If you're curious about writing, now is the time to join our workshops. We have openings in two groups, one meeting Wednesday evenings 6:30 to 9:30 pm and the other Friday mornings 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. In our healthy future we will meet at my home in Temescal District, Oakland as well as long distance participants online. You are invited to come to a workshop, for free, and find out how well it works for you. These groups have been meeting for forty years. We combine insights from Dorothea Brandt's Becoming a Writer (1934) and Peter Elbow's Writing Without Teachers (1973). We use inspired guidance from Diane di Prima's "Rant" from Pieces of a Song (2001), which proposes that we, each of us, come into this world with our own cosmology. This cosmology is a birthright and needs no alteration. Our writer's journey involves finding our view of the world, giving it respect, developing it, and expressing it in its own terms. Much inspired writing comes from these workshops. Many writers have opened doors into huge arenas of vivid stories, poems, essays, and novels they had no idea exist. Many of our participants have become published authors, including one American Book Award winner. Why do these groups work? Because we embrace the creative unconscious as the source of our inspiration, in accordance with Carl Jung's vision. And we give it simple appreciation. In these groups your first drafts, even very rough drafts, are read as portals into vivid, energetic writing. Our job is to help you go through the portals and gain confidence that you are the right person to do this -- to delve into your own creativity. Your unique way is the way that's best for your material. Clive began his writing career among the Beat Generation in 1960s New York City, mentored by Allen Ginsberg, John Wieners and Diane Di Prima, who published his first book, Mainline to the Heart. Clive’s foundation in Modernism, and his MFA from Columbia University, have supported a 40+ year career as one of the premier creative writing teachers that is unrivaled. He is among the last writers who lived the experience of the culmination of Modernism and will bring that experience to the workshops. You will be the creator as Clive elicits your response to the prompts that will unleash your own writer’s muse. And you will get feedback and advice with far more understanding and support than is usual in writing classes. As one participant has written, "Thank you, Clive, for creating and holding the sacred space where decomposition of creative self-doubt can occur, and up-lifting, cultivation and refinement of one’s voice can rise up." Phone Clive at 510-508-5149 or email him at clive@matsonpoet.com for more information on the workshops. Check out Clive's website, www.matsonpoet.com to learn more about Clive and his writing.

✅ Do you want to improve your English Speaking skills? ✅ Do you want more confidence speaking to friends and colleagues in English? ✅ Do you want to speak and learn from a native teacher? ✅ Tired of boring, traditional English classes? My name is Belinda and I'm a professional and experienced English teacher. I have students throughout the world and can help you with whatever English needs you have in the following areas: ✅ Business meeting and presentation preparation ✅. Interview preparation ✅. Grammar, Vocabulary and Conversation These 60 minutes classes will help you gain confidence, expand your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. What do I have to do? ✍ Confirm your attendance by WhatsApp: +34 645 598 927 💵 Cost: 25€ ⌚ When: Classes available 7 days a week 🕖 Duration: 60 minutes 📍 Where: Online 👥 Group Size: Just you! Classes are to be paid in advance to secure booking. I hope to see you soon. Belinda

This exercise session is aimed at people over 50. Our exercises are gentle but effective. There will be no floor exercises in this session, but you can expect to work hard! Not exercised for a while? Painful knees or hips? Or just like to end your week with some gentle movement? This class will be a great place to start. No fast, jerky movements, but this will still be a good workout for all levels. Beginners and experienced participants are equally welcome. We will combine chair exercises with standing exercises, designed to strengthen your muscles to help support your joints and improve your balance and flexibility. We will end this session with a chat, just making time to check in with each other and discuss the week and the weekend ahead. • ca 1.5x1.5 meter space to move around. • tablet, laptop or computer screen with internet connection • two water bottles, cans, or small hand weights • a straight kitchen or dining room chair without armrests. My rates 10 session card: My normal rate is £89 for 10 sessions. (different rates apply for my Parkinson’s classes) Pay monthly: Sign up for unlimited sessions per week, for a flat rate of £70 per month if paid monthly in advance. Pay What Works: The price shown above is the “true” value of the session that best reflects the work I put into preparing and leading your session. However, I understand that not everyone can afford to pay full price, and I don’t want that to stop you from joining us. In an effort to find a balance between more financial accessibility and sustainable pricing, I now offer a “Pay What Works” model. This allows for financial flexibility while still valuing and respecting the work and energy I provide in creating and delivering these classes. You tell me what you would like to pay: For your new payment, please let me know if you are happy to pay full price, or if you would like a reduction Please send an email to ailien@fitandhappyoutdoors.com with the heading “INVOICE please”- followed by “FAHO 1” to pay full price as quoted below, “FAHO 2”, for 20% off, or “FAHO 3” for 50% off. And please tell me if you want to pay for 10 sessions, or if you’d like to pay monthly. I prefer payment by bank transfer. At the moment I do not accept cheques. The queues by the banks are just too long. When you sign up, I will send you the link and the password you will need to join this session! Like many others my work has been severely affected by the Corona quarantine, when it stopped my normal work from one day to the next. As I am self employed, I have no other means of income. By joining this class you help me pay my bills, and I appreciate that enormously!

Get tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/107630244960 Grab a cocktail or your favorite snacks because we're bringing a fun trivia party directly to your home on Zoom! HOW IT WORKS: Once you sign up, you'll be given a link to join a party of other people via video. All you need is a laptop, phone or tablet to take part in the event. You'll enjoy an evening of fun trivia. We balance the questions making sure there are plenty of different topics and difficulty levels so everyone will have a great time! Our friendly host will be with you live via video on Zoom orchestrating the most fun trivia event you've ever been to! QUICK NOTE: THIS IS A MULTI MEETUP GROUP EVENT. 10 OTHER MEETUP GROUPS HAVE ALSO BEEN INVITED. THE RSVP LIST ON MEETUP ONLY REFLECTS A SMALL PORTION OF ACTUAL ATTENDEES. THIS EVENT WILL LIKELY SELL OUT FAST AND WE HAVE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE SO GRAB YOUR TICKET ASAP! THE PRICE WILL BE GOING UP AS SPACES FILL AND WE GET CLOSER TO EVENT TIME. During the event you'll get to see all of the other participants via video. The event host 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 or sign up alone and we'll put you on a team. Typically about 65% 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. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE EVENT: "I love trivia and this was one of the most exciting trivia nights I've ever been to." - Robert N. "The questions were unique and interesting. Thanks for organizing such a great event!" - Charlene S. "That was an absolute blast! By the end of the event I had already made some new friends" - Laura D. "It was the best time I've had in a long time. The host did a fantastic job" - David M. FAQ: If I have friends or family members that don't live with me, can they be put on a team with me? Yes! We'd say about 65% of participants sign up on their own but if you have any friends or family members that want to join, they can too (simply message the host at the beginning of the event and ask to be placed on the same team as them). Each player needs to buy their own ticket. If you have a family member/s that is in same household as you, they are welcome to sit next to you and play along with you but each device needs to purchase their own ticket. * No more than 2 people can share the same device/screen. If I attended a past event with you, can I sign up for this one? Yes, In fact we never use repeat questions feel free to sign up with as many of our upcoming events as you'd like! How do I join the event? After you sign up on to Eventbrite we will send you a link with an invitation to join the event. We'll send you that link by the day of the event. If for some reason you don't see an email from us by the event date, make sure to check your spam folder in case it ended up there by accident. What is the age range? All ages are welcome. We usually have a good mix of ages. How long does the event last? 1 hour and a half How many will be participating? About 25 people Get tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/107630244960 https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/c/e/f/highres_490672463.jpeg

New Light Sanctuary’s Soulfully Satiating Sundays are an hour long online space facilitated by Multifaithed Ministers. ***Nourish your Spirit***. ***Sit in Guided Meditation.*** ***Listen to the drums and fill your heart with peace. Join us in community,*** ***share your wisdom, or just be in Sacred Space.*** Doors open at 8:45AM Eastern and doors close promptly to start at 9:AM Eastern. We require that all participants keep their cameras on throughout the session for the sake of transparency and respect for all. Blessed Be.

***Please join us for this "Must Attend" Event...*** This is your chance to see the facts on why every investment strategy is NOW MELTING DOWN, and how to profit from it... * **Why All Signals Are Pointing to (Another) October Market Meltdown!** * PROOF That "CRITOE" Currencies Are Dead and NOT Coming Back * **How the Current Real Estate "Slow Down" Is Really Just The Tip of The Crash** * Which One BRRRR Estate Strategy to The Only GUARANTEED to Work NOW * **SPECIAL BONUS: WHY YOU SHOULD STAY AWAY FROM REHABBING HOUSES IF YOU DO NOT SEE WHY "TRADITIONAL REHABBING" IS THE MOST DANGEROUS MOVE YOU CAN MAKE RIGHT NOW...**

We are the Charlotte chapter of the international Hash House Harriers (CH3), which is an adult-humored, non-competitive running group. "A Drinking club with a running problem" Hashing is a mixture of athleticism and sociability, fun having and hard work; a refreshing break from the nine-to-five routine. Hashing is an exhilaratingly fun combination of r\*nning, orienteering, and partying, where bands of Harriers and Harriettes chase Hares on two to four mile trails through town, country, jungle, and desert, all in search of exercise, camaraderie, and good times. The irreverent group typically gets together to humorously note on-trail misbehavior with tongue-in-cheek drinking songs and “down downs”. We meet up at 2 PM on Saturdays and go on a scavenger hunt through the woods and town, for beers that have been hidden by one of our members. There is no cost for your first visit, so put on some old sneakers, long socks, weather appropriate gear, and come have a beer with us! **Theme: Earth Day/Recycle/Clothing Swap!** **In honor of Earth Day (April 22nd) we are doing a hash gear revival/swap/spring cleaning your closet!** **Hare: Ballgag and Dungeons and Strap ons** **Special guest appearance by; Squeaky who will take on whatever gets left behind and find a new beautiful purpose for it.** **Time: 2 pm** **Location: 3100 Winterfield Place Go all the way down the road til you see the sign for Winterfield park** **SPECIAL NOTE; We will be adjacent to a lot of parks so keep that in mind for parking and overall behavior you fucking fucks.** **Hash Cash: $10** **venmo - @justin-walter-6** **Trail Type: Springy** **Shiggy: Very. 4/5 although no planned water crossing.** **Turds: If they're good with shiggy** **Extra Credit: Nah.** **What to Bring: Shiggy socks, carinum grear, sunscreen, vessels, bug spray and finally;** **Old hash clothing and or accessories to pass down to them young hashers. In other words** **"Hey old farts, clean out your closets, young folks come prepared to get some vintage hash gear."** **Pre-lube:** **FONDA LA TAQUIZA** **5135 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205** **Less than a mile from start.** **On After: Your mom's house!**

Joins us for a 3 mile hike this Friday evening along the beautiful Alum Creek Trail. This fully paved trail is pretty flat and winds along Alum Creek. We will travel 1.5 miles south along the trail to a scenic bridge before turning around. Hope to see you Friday!

Over time I'm hoping to organize a hike to all the Franklin County Metro Parks. This is the first one so if you're interested jump in! We'll start with the Canopy Walk, a cool feature of this park. Climb 100 stairs to the top - or take the elevator if stairs aren't your thing. At the top there are a bunch of things to play on - a rope bridge, a fireman pole that we can slide down - and more! About fifteen minutes there and we'll head to the natural trail, Buttonbush, Maple and Beech Trail for 2.2 miles then do a 1.7 mile loop on the paved Greenway Trail. We'll be passing our cars as we transition if you only want to do the first loop, or the second loop. Pace of around 3.5 mph but no one left behind. If there is an interest we can grab lunch nearby afterward.

Let’s walk the gardens and enjoy what has spring has on display.