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Toast of Rockdale is a diverse group of energetic individuals who meet weekly to further develop their speaking and leadership skills. Our goal is to create a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment that embraces those who want to improve their public speaking and public presence at work, in the community, or in their social network. Our door is open to all.

A unique diverse club with our special Gratitude/Spotlight Moment Shared by our Members. We meet every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM Please Join Us Online! E-mail: clarksontm@gmail.com Website: clarkson.toastmastersclubs.org FB: www.facebook.com/clarksonTMClub LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarkson-toastmasters-60a850208

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.

Are you looking for yoga classes to do at home while social distancing? While there is nothing like an in-class experience, we know that it's not always possible to get to a studio - especially in times like these. To help during these difficult times, we're delighted to offer yoga classes to help you stretch your body and relax your mind. Can't wait to see you on your mats! Logistics: Classes will be held on Zoom. Email transfer to: taraverma@gmail.com

The meeting is held via Zoom. An educational program is included. We welcome guests.

**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

Practice makes progress. Toastmasters is a safe, instructional and supportive space to grow your confidence. Looking for a job? Or a raise? Or maybe you'd like to become more comfortable in social situations? Toastmasters is for YOU! Guests are ALWAYS welcome! Please visit our website to contact us for a meeting link. http://petroliatoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85318874531?pwd=OGlFd3NzZGVtOGp0NStoRmx3TWE0Zz09 This is a group for respectfully and passionately discussing all of the big issues of the day. We can talk about local, national, and global issues. Religion, politics, race, culture, sexuality, and all those subjects that you're not supposed to talk about are free game here. I would like to see a nice mixture of people that call themselves liberals, conservatives, and everything in between. You don't need a Ph.D. in political science just an opinion and a good attitude. I live in the West Valley. Zoom Meeting ID: 853 1887 4531 Passcode: talk

Now MEN have a place where they are respected & can address and deal with issues related to but not limited to; Mental health, Marriage, Emotional health, Stress, Relationships, Work related issues, Abuse, Neglect, Children, child support, etc. free sessions during pandemic.

This is a support group for those who have survived an abusive relationship with a parent or caretaker and need support. Grab a coffee or a glass of wine and feel welcome to share your experience, this is an informal, supportive place to vent and talk. **THIS EVENT IS FOR ESTABLISHED MEMBERS ONLY. YOU MUST HAVE ATTENDED A FIRST TIMERS MEETING PRIOR TO SIGNING UP FOR THIS GROUP.** Maximum attendance of 20 people so everyone has a chance to share. Video MUST be on so everyone can feel comfortable. Meeting will open with a short introduction of everyone and then will open to sharing. It's a safe, supportive environment and I look forward to meeting all of you again - Please note that registration at a First Timers event must occur before you register for this event. A great book to start on this issue that I would highly recommend (even if you're a male or the narcissist in your life is your father) is Dr. Karyl McBride's "Will I Ever Be Good Enough: Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers" and much of my moderation of this group will be based on that book. YOUR ORGANIZER: I always knew there was something wrong with my mother and as a result, felt that there was something wrong with me as well. In 2012, I stumbled upon a Dr. Phil episode quite accidentally and figured it out. My mother was and is a narcissist. What was wrong with me took a lot longer to figure out but over time, I have pieced together that my tendency to over book myself, my contact need to overachieve educationally, financially and socially, my near obsessive need to organize and my co-dependency is all tied into how I was raised. I'm a 40 something attorney trying to heal from my childhood and am just as likely to share in this group as any other support member. ZOOM LINKS WILL BE MAILED THE MORNING OF THE EVENT.

Water Committee meetings are the 4th Thursday of every month with the exception of November and December when the meeting is held on an alternate date. You can also find us on Facebook at: Water Committee Angeles Chapter Sierra Club. Everyone is invited to attend, you don't have to be a Sierra Club member! Follow us on Twitter at: @SCCAWatCom

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. Based in Mississauga, ON - we were meeting at the Malton Community Centre but now meet online. Contact us for the meeting link at creekbanktm@gmail.com

Hosted by Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District **Stream Team Sampling Events** Are you interested in the health of local rivers and streams? You can join the Licking County Soil and Water in a Stream Team assessment. These events are a night filled will fun in the water. We look at habitat, biology, and chemical parameters in waterways that indicate how healthy our water is! We would love to see you at one of these events! Family friendly. Free to attend. June Wildwood Park, Granville Where: 785 W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Date: 6/11/2026 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. July Velvet Ice Cream, Ye Olde Mill Where:11324 Mount Vernon Rd, Utica, OH 43080 Date: 7/9/2026 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.

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."

**Local Cantina -** We'll shut down wine club at 8 pm this evening and take a short walk to our neighborhood Tex-Mex eatery - Local Cantina. Join us after wine club for a snack or meal. Please RSVP early AND Please let me know in the comments if you plan to join us after at the diner so I can have accurate numbers for the reservations. **On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\. **Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*

The number of ticks and tick diseases in Ohio have quickly multiplied over the last 10 years. Dean Kreager discusses tick species, tick pathogens, tick-borne diseases, tick bite prevention, and proper tick removal. Kreager is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator with OSU Extension in Licking County * Lakewood Public Library (in Hebron)- May 26 at 7pm [https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/tick-talk-29621](https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/tick-talk-29621) * Johnstown public library at 7:00 pm June 8 [https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/ctick-talk-29622](https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/ctick-talk-29622) Free to attend, no RSVP needed

Welcome, readers! Our May read is **_Kindred_ by Octavia E. Butler.** The story follows Dana, a Black woman living in 1976 California, who is suddenly pulled back to a Maryland plantation before the Civil War. She learns her survival is tied to a white slaveholder’s son. Forced to move between centuries, she must endure the brutal realities of slavery while fighting to hold on to her identity. Tense, intimate, and unforgettable, Kindred explores how the past refuses to stay buried. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖