Hudson County

**Come join us and meet new people, get information and support in a safe and friendly environment** In this virtual group, LGBTQ+ adults over 50 have the opportunity to meet and connect with each other in a safe space. We also discuss local, state and national issues (LGBTQ+ and other topics), watch and discuss movies & documentaries and share our thoughts & life stories. Contact Gordon at gordon@hudsonpride.org to find out more info and to join the group

Due to Covid-19 we are holding meetings online via Zoom. You are invited to join our Zoom meeting. Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvfuCspjgtINYmwz-yJXJf2jpBEMlLig After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. OUR MISSION Toastmasters International Mission We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. District Mission We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence. Club Mission 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. Toastmasters International Core Values Integrity Respect Service Excellence Toastmasters International Envisioned Future To be the first-choice provider of dynamic, high-value, experiential communication and leadership skills development. Visit our website: https://1387766.toastmastersclubs.org

Learn how to improve your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment. Our group has a variety of ages, cultures, and speaking skill levels.

The Surround provides a brave space for men to connect and be listened to. All men are welcome. For over 12 years, participants have experienced more freedom and effectiveness in relationships, work, and life. The purpose of The Surround is to activate you to explore your life by connecting with, trusting with, and listening with men so that you experience greater freedom, power, love, and peace in relationship. The creator/leader is Alan Cantor who is an Interfaith Minister, Spiritual Director, and Coach. Topics include commitment, listening, ego, faith, trust, connection, gratitude, and many others related to men's lives. We meet weekly, Tuesdays 7-9 PM eastern on Zoom. Your first two meetings are free. Ongoing tuition is $84 per month.

Getting here is the hardest part. Once you find us, you will enjoy the friendly and FUN atmosphere. Guests are encouraged to participate or simply observe; no pressure. We give speeches, evaluate each other, and build communication and leadership skills by practice and feedback from the group. ** Guests can attend for free as often as you wish and learn about Toastmasters Please RSVP on our meetup page, this lets the public know we are still active and having FUN meetings. - Please note - due to security restrictions, the Zoom link will only populate when you RSVP to our page; meetup- https://www.meetup.com/Northeast-Philly-Toastmasters-Club-01134526/events/ Thank You, Northeast Philly Toastmaster Club phone - 267-328-4526 email - nephillytoastmaster@gmail.com meetup- https://www.meetup.com/Northeast-Philly-Toastmasters-Club-01134526/events/

An Inclusive Online Singing Group The Virtual Songbirds is an online singing group started in 2020 by Peter Muir, Ph.D. Its mission is to create and nurture a compassionate, inclusive, altruistic community of singers who prioritize the emotional and social aspects of music-making. WHO CAN JOIN? Our membership is international and we welcome anyone anywhere who loves sing, regardless of skill level or experience. We particularly welcome people with disabilities of any type, those housebound for any reason, or simply anyone that wants to be part of our growing community of singers. OUR REPERTOIRE We sing a varied repertoire of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, folk songs, sixties pop, special healing songs and more. Much of our repertoire is familiar, and all of it is easy to learn and satisfying to sing. We provide easy-to-read texts and sheet music of all material, and there is a new song every week. WHEN? The Songbirds currently meets once a week via Zoom on Tuesdays 7-8pm EST. COST? $10 per session (first session free!). You can pay in any of these ways: Paypal to petercmuir@gmail.com Venmo to @puremerit A check mailed to "Peter Muir" at 3 Old Orchard Rd, South Salem, NY 10590, USA

We are VentriTalks ToastMasters club, Please join us every Thursday from 12:05 pm to 1 pm (we stick to the timings to respect everyone's time). The club is full of empathetic, caring, supporting members who include established speakers, intermediate, beginners, and guests. You will really enjoy and learn the art of communication. The meetings are currently only through the zoom links, please email to [ventritalks.toastmasters@gmail.com](mailto:ventritalks.toastmasters@gmail.com) to receive the zoom link and other details.

Become a confident speaker with Public Speak Easy’s cozy club of members from all backgrounds and skill levels! Come visit our meeting Fridays from 12-1pm at the Santa Clara Social Services Agency (333 W. Julian St, 2nd floor, Treasury Room), right off 87 in downtown San Jose. We welcome guests anytime! Come see what we're all about and how you can work at your own pace toward your goals. Please note: Due to COVID-19, all of our meetings are held exclusively on Zoom!) Check out our Facebook page here (https://www.facebook.com/PublicSpeakEasysToastmasters)!

We've changed the day for our monthly business meeting of the Executive Committee. It is now the 2nd Thursday of every month. Please contact blountcountydemocrats@gmail.com if you have questions or are interested in attending. These meetings are open to anyone interested in Blount County Democratic activities. Come and help build the Democratic Party presence in Blount County. To get Zoom link or for more information RSVP here: [Events \| Red to Blue \(blountdems\.org\)](https://www.blountdems.org/events)

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Meeting is *Free* for guests. We believe that being a better communicator and leader is a core need in everyone's lives. Our club provides a supportive environment where members feel safe to fail and learn. We utilize the Toastmasters educational system to better ourselves. We are a community, open-to-all, club that thrives on diversity. Guests and Members are encouraged to participate with any functionary role. Members gain experience by presenting speeches and projects. Come join us. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88961943499?pwd=Tlkrcm85ejFwRVdkalJnRXZzUjlPUT09 Meeting ID: 889 6194 3499 Passcode: Welcome1 One tap mobile +19294362866,,88961943499#,,,,*6693119# US (New York) +13017158592,,88961943499#,,,,*6693119# US (Washington D.C)

Orange County Astronomers Monthly General Meetings http://www.ocastronomers.org/about_oca/meet_full.jpg The OCA has a general meeting held on the second Friday of every month* at Chapman University. These meetings are free and open to the general public. The meetings take place in The Irvine Lecture Hall with seating for approximately 250 people. The Irvine Lecture Hall (located adjacent to the Hashinger Science Center) is near the south east corner of the campus and the nearest cross street is East Palm Ave and North Center Street. The meetings start promptly at 7:30 PM. The basic agenda, with approximate times, is as shown below. 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Pre-meeting Slide Show During login of audience. This presentation includes recent astronomical photographs taken by OCA members. 7:30 PM - 7:45 PM Club Announcements Usually presented by the OCA Secretary, Bob Buchheim. 7:45 PM - 8:15 PM "What's Up?" Usually presented by OCA Member and Space Artist, Chris Butler. 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM Main Talk Speakers are often from JPL/Caltech and other major educational and astronomical institutions. The level of the talks are usually appropriate for anyone who has an interest in this hobby. [NOT FOR ONLINE TALKS] [9:15 PM - 9:30 PM Refreshments] [Break Donuts, coffee, soda are available for a small donation.] 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM "Ask an Astronomer" Anyone can stay behind and ask a panel of experts any burning question related to this hobby.

We are a friendly and President distinguished club with a great combination of new and veteran members. We support and encourage each other to reach the personal goals and path of interest. We meet every Saturday from 8:00am to !0:00 am online. Please check out our club page and attend the meeting as a guest to see what we have to offer. Look forward to seeing you! https://saratoga.toastmastersclubs.org

Visit the most Hospitable Club in 101! We meet every Thursday from 12:05 pm to 1:00 pm via Zoom until we can safely meet in person in Sunnyvale, CA. RSVP for zoom information or for more information contact: ventritalktoastmasters@gmail.com

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great new films! Option 1 (and the one I'll be seeing) is the top-reviewed comedy-drama, THE CHRISTOPHERS! The film is set in the art world and follows the estranged children of a former artist who hire a forger. It is directed by Steven Soderberg, stars Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel and has been earning rave reviews on the indie circuit. Option 2 is the latest action-thriller starring Bob Odenkirk, NORMAL! The film follows a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery. Here are descriptions, trailers and our plan for this event: THE CHRISTOPHERS: The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have a better inheritance when he dies. It is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning and James Corden. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film is earning an excellent 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it a “dynamic, emotional and surprising journey” and a “compelling chamber piece that works like intellectual comfort food.” Others call the film, an “incredibly funny, comedy drama with plot reversals that make it feel like it’s on the verge of a thriller!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H79-EqzmdwY&t=20s NORMAL: This action-crime-thriller follows a man who comes to the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota to serve as the temporary sheriff. But a bank robbery leads him to a criminal underground reaches throughout the entire town. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. The film comes from the same team that brought us Nobody and the John Wick series, so expect an over-the-top, action-filled thrill ride! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmm-lM33Qw0&t=19s PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised (GFC website preferred)! Please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. Showtimes and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us for lunch at Cooper’s Hawk in Easton. If the weather is nice, we’ll enjoy lunch on their gorgeous patio!

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all 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 try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible 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. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events! Should be a good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan

☀️ **Shake Off the Winter Chill** **\- Bowl With Us\! 20% off for NEW bowlers\!** Our 6-week spring social bowling league starts in **April** \- trade social hibernation for strikes\, beers\, and new friends\! Whether you're looking to unwind after work\, meet new people\, or just have a fun night out with pals\, this league is perfect for everyone\! Chill times\, cold drinks\, and plenty of chances to connect with others\. No matter your skill level\, this league is all about having fun and meeting new friends\. **;)** **🗓 Thursday evenings \|📍 AMF Sawmill Lanes \| 💵 $79 *(while Early Bird is active)*** **🚨NEW to the league??** Use discount code (**MU2P26**) for 20% off - $63.20 *during Early Bird* **💻 League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling **Why Join?** 🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan 🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s-40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar 🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome! 👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early 🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes 💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends! **Want in?** Join our Meetup team Ballbusters 👉 **Click here to join** https://tinyurl.com/27x7kclx Or start a team of your own with a few friends - we’ll all be hanging out either way! 📅 League Dates (Thursday evenings): April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21 ***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)*** **Cost & What’s Included:** ✔ $79 Early Bird registration - **NEW bowler?? Get 20% off with code: MU2P26** ✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week) ✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup ✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people 👉 **SIGN UP NOW** 💻League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling 🤑Use promo code MU2P26 to save 20% 📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG 📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7 Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!