Military Families and Friends

**Jeder ist willkommen! Wir treffen uns an der Havel, um den langen Sommerabend zu genießen. Bringt gerne eure eigenen Getränke und ein Picknick mit oder bestellt euch eine Pizza zum Mitnehmen. Wir freuen uns auf euch!** Bei schlechtem Wetter wird die Veranstaltung abgesagt. Wenn du neu in der Gruppe bist, lies dir bitte unsere Haupt-Gruppenseite durch. Danke! **Everyone is welcome! We are meeting at the Havel to enjoy the long summer evening. If you want, bring your own drinks and picnic dinner or order takeaway pizza. Hope to see you soon!** In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled. If you are new in this group, please read our main group page. Thank you!

Create the candle of your dreams in this premium scented candle workshop in Berlin, where creativity, sustainability, and craftsmanship come together. Hosted inside the Galleria Lucia Atelier, this immersive experience takes place in a historic artist building - a former factory now home to painters, designers, and makers. It's not a showroom or an office, but a real working candle atelier where so many candles come to life. During the workshop, you'll design a fully customized scented candle from start to finish. Choose your candle jar color, painted with sustainable, dishwasher-safe paints and designed to last up to 500 washes. Once your candle is finished, the glass can be reused as a drinking glass - making it both beautiful and responsible. Select from a curated range of premium fragrance oils, choose wax colors, finishes, and add natural crystals for a truly personal touch. You'll also create your own custom label, making each candle a one-of-a-kind piece. While you create, enjoy complimentary refreshments and learn expert tips on how to choose sustainable candles in the future and care for your candles so they burn cleaner and last longer. Surrounded by hundreds of candles and the authentic atmosphere of a Berlin candle atelier, this workshop offers a rare behind-the-scenes look into small-scale candle making - creative, intimate, and unforgettable. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Hey everybody, Moving to Berlin is an adventure, but let’s be real—the bureaucracy is a headache and making friends in a city this big can feel like a full-time job. Whether you’ve been here for three days or three years, the **Expat Stammtisch** is your home base to meet cool people. 🍻 We have a reserved area just for us. Grab a drink, find a spot, and join any conversation. **Ready to join?** See you at the bar!

Planning to go on parental leave while working in tech? You probably have a ton of questions, and we will do our best to get you answers. Whether you're expecting, currently on leave, planning ahead or wanting to support your teammates, navigating parental leave comes with a lot of new challenges. Technical careers require us to stay up to date and living in Germany adds another layer of bureaucratic hurdles to the mix. To help you feel more prepared, we have selected panelists who've been through it and will share their experiences openly: what worked, what surprised them, and what they wish they'd known. We'll cover the practical and bureaucratic side, the career side, and we'll reserve time for your questions. **🗓️ Agenda** 6:30 Arrival and networking 7:00 Welcome and Intro 7:10 Panel Discussion: Planning Parental Leave in Tech 9:00 Event ends **Panel: Planning Parental Leave in Tech** ● **Saranya Parvathi Ganesan**, Senior Software Engineer @Immoscout24 ● **Sinny Kumari**, Associate Engineering Manager @Red Hat ● **Vanessa Ating**, Senior Frontend Engineer ● Moderated by: **Vaishali Thakkar,** Confidential Computing Expert @SUSE **🍕 Food and Drinks** There will be vegetarian and vegan food and beverages sponsored by our host Bettermile. 🗣️ **About the Panelists** **Saranya** I’m a mother to a four-year-old daughter and currently work as a Senior Software Engineer at ImmoScout24. I have over 12 years of experience in software development, primarily in backend engineering with Java, Kotlin, AWS, Node.js, and serverless technologies. Prior to moving to Germany, I worked as a Software Engineer at PayPal and Ford in India. I’m passionate about mentoring, continuous learning, and staying hands-on with technology while building scalable and reliable systems. **Sinny** [Sinny](https://sinnykumari.wordpress.com/) is a mother to a four-year-old and an Engineering Manager at Red Hat. Prior to stepping into engineering leadership for the [DNF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNF_(software)) team, she spent over a decade as a Software Engineer developing core OpenShift [operators](https://github.com/openshift/machine-config-operator), performing ABI analysis, and more. She is also an Open Source enthusiast and has contributed to projects such as Fedora and KDE. **Vanessa** I’m a Software Engineer with over five years of experience building scalable, accessible web applications across the full stack. I specialize in frontend development with React, TypeScript, and Next.js while also bringing solid backend experience to deliver complete end-to-end solutions. I’m passionate about creating design-driven interfaces that deliver real value to users. 📍**About Bettermile** We’re Bettermile, and we’re essentially here to fix the parcel logistics. We’ve built an AI-powered SaaS suite that turns the chaos of dynamic routing and complex addresses into a smooth, efficient experience. Based in Berlin-Kreuzberg, we’re a 150-strong international crew (36 languages and counting!) that ditches the corporate ego for creative freedom and actual autonomy. With flexibility, a kid-and-pet-friendly office, and a culture that’s high on drive, we’re setting a new standard for last mile. **☂️ About the FLINTA label** This event is labeled as FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) as we make it a mission to empower women and other underrepresented minorities in the tech community. 💗 **Code of Conduct** We are dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming experience for everyone who participates in our events. By attending our event, you agree to the Berlin Code of Conduct: https://berlincodeofconduct.org/en 📸 **Media Consent** We may be taking photos of this event for social media posts. If you do not want to be photographed, please let the organizers at the event know. We will make sure to respect your privacy. 👋 **About Empowered in Tech** We are a local community in Berlin dedicated to empowering FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) people to excel in their tech journey. Our events offer study groups, technical workshops, hackathons, networking events, panel discussions, lightning talks, and social events. Stay in touch with the community! Join our Slack: [https://bit.ly/EmpoweredInTechSlack](https://bit.ly/EmpoweredInTechSlack)

Do you like to play football - but relaxed and not with competitive or aggressive players? Are you a bit lazy, a bit old, a bit unfit or not so talented? Are you tired of insecure bros who only want to show off their skills? **Then [Lousy & Lazy Football](https://www.instagram.com/landlsc/) is the right thing for you!** We are a group of friendly people who just want to have a relaxed kick. All genders, ages (+18) and nationalities welcome. **Feel free to join the waitlist even if it seems long - sometimes we make the event larger and play on two pitches (24 players, four teams) or even three pitches (36 players, six teams), depending on demand.** Note: **We do not allow high-studded football boots during our sessions.** To avoid injuries, we only play with "Multinocken" (multistuds) or shorter. Please have a look here: [link](https://www.11teamsports.com/de-de/fussballschuhe/multinocken/). Rules for lazy & lousy football 1. **Don’t be competitive** 2. **No hard tackling/sliding challenges** 3. **Support new players by giving them the time and space to play the ball** 4. **Don’t dribble past multiple players (trying to take on a player is fine but at no point should you be trying to dribble past multiple players).** 5. **Don’t close down the defenders too quickly. Give the team a chance to play the ball out.** 6. **Rotate the goalkeeper** 7. **Be a teamplayer** Waiting list: This meetup is for members of the Lousy & Lazy Sport Club. If you want to try out our lousy & lazy sport events, you can do a trial run (Probetraining).

Need a mid-week pick-me-up? Join us for **Sip Happens!** this week at Electric Social, where good beer and great games come together for a fun and fantastic social night! Whether you're a board game pro or just looking for a chill night out and a fun way to socialize, there's something for everyone. Grab a beer (or cider, or wine, or even a tea!), **pick (or bring) a game,** and meet some new friends as we roll dice, play cards, and laugh the night away. From classics like Catan and Scrabble to party favorites like Cards Against Humanity, we’ve got it all. Coming straight from work? No problem...the kitchen serves awesome food as well! 😉 So, round up your mates or come solo—either way, you’ll leave with new friends and fun memories. Cheers to making midweek nights something to look forward to! 🍺🎉 We always have several organisers there (male and female), so come say hello to us! We care to make sure that everyones enjoys themselves and we have **no tolerance for bad behaviour or creepiness.** **Follow us on Insta:** @siphappens.berlin **Join us on Telegram:** t.me/siphappens_berlin **👉 Other important notes:** \- 🍸 The locations we visit are bars and clubs\, they are businesses and we are able to keep these events free ONLY if people buy drinks\. Please respect the locations and the event by making purchases \- 🦹‍♂️ Remember to keep an eye on your belongings and prioritize your own well\-being\. We are not responsible for any lost items or personal issues\. \- 📷 By attending our events\, you consent to being photographed or filmed\. Photos and videos taken during the events may be shared on our social media\. If you do not wish to appear in the photos or if you appear in a photo that we post that you would like removed\, please send us a private message as soon as possible on Instagram \(@siphappens\.berlin\)

In diesem Kurs beschäftigen wir uns mit verschiedenen Texten aus unterschiedlichen Bereichen. Das können u.a. kurze Geschichten, Gedichte, Zeitungsartikel, Kolumnen oder Videos sein. Immer sind es Themen, die uns gefallen, die wir besonders interessant, wichtig oder manchmal auch richtig schlecht finden. Gemeinsam versuchen wir die Position der Autor*in, den Stil und die Argumentationsstruktur zu verstehen. Dazu diskutieren wir über das, was wir verstehen, welche Meinung wir zu dem Thema haben oder welche Fragen offen bleiben.
Gerne könnt ihr uns auch Themenvorschläge mitbringen oder zuschicken.
Der Kurs richtet sich an interessierte Menschen mit einem B2-Niveau (oder so ähnlich), die Lust haben sich weiter mit der deutschen Sprache zu beschäftigen und ihren Wortschatz zu erweitern.
Die Termine sind sporadisch.

**Berlin can be a tough nut to crack.** Sometimes you have your "one person" and you’re stuck in a bubble; other times, you’re the new kid on the block looking for your crew. This night is designed to break those bubbles and bridge the gap. "Bringing a friend? **Amazing.** Coming solo? **Also great.** \> Whether you’re rolling with your crew or flying solo\, you’re in the right place\. Our mission is to help you meet like-minded people and turn 'strangers' into 'Berlin besties.' **Friendly reminder**. Change ur attendance status if you cannot attend!

The Language Café is primarily aimed at people who are struggling with their mental health which can make it hard to go to regular courses. We want to create a safe space for everyone to learn and practise without pressure. Everyone is welcome! Please try to be on time so we can all get started together :) We mainly practise on a beginner/lower intermediate level and adapt to everyone's prior level of German. The Language Café will focus on teaching you the most important words and phrases and basic grammar in German. The content of the course is adapted to real life. (everyday life in Germany, dealing with authorities, etc.) We will cover different topics every week and you can join us anytime, since the topics do not necessarily build on each other. The Sprachcafé is for free. \*If you cannot make it please cancel your participation so someone else from the waiting list can join, thank you!\* \| \| \| \|

Potenzielle Freunde kennenlernen & das Neuste aus der Freundschaftsforschung erfahren. \-\-\-\- **💶 Eintritt: 13-20 Euro (nach eigenen Möglichkeiten)** **🥇 Sichere Dir Deinen Platz mit [einem Ticket (Eventbrite)](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/meet-connect-neue-freundschaften-in-berlin-workshop-tickets-1985679305255).** . Early-Bird-Tickets erhältlich. . \-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Schluss mit Einsamkeit & Langeweile: In angenehmer Atmosphäre Menschen kennenlernen & das Neuste aus der Freundschaftsforschung erfahren.** Menschen mit guten Freunden leben länger, glücklicher & gesünder. Außerdem machen gute Freundschaften einfach Spaß. . Manche sagen: "Es ist schwierig, in Berlin feste Freunde zu finden." Berlin - die Stadt der tausend Möglichkeiten ... das kenne ich auch. Deshalb gibt es diesen Workshop. . . **🚀 Dann machen wir einen Workshop!** 1. Maximal 40 Personen 2. Eine leichte Moderation führt durch den Abend 3. Wir lernen uns kennen und haben Spaß. 4. Wer mag, trifft sich wieder. . Lass Dich überrauschen, wie vertraut es sich nach 3 Stunden anfühlt - als ob man sich schon lange kennt. . . **⏰ Die Tür ist offen ab 18:45 Uhr. Bitte sei pünktlich.** * Der Workshop fängt 19:00 Uhr an. Sei am besten 18.45 Uhr da. * Mantel aufhängen, Platz suchen, auf Toilette gehen, eine Runde schwatzen & los ... * Nach 18:59 Uhr kein Einlass mehr, weil der Workshop begonnen hat. . **🔱 5 Jahre Arbeit - 1 Workshop** Fünf Jahre habe ich geforscht & ausprobiert, wie Menschen Freunde werden & was die Magie der Freundschaft ausmacht. Dieser Abend ist das Ergebnis. . Praxisnahe, schnell umsetzbare Tipps, die Du schnell in den Alltag umsetzen kannst. Kleine Happen Theorie. - Und vor allem: Kennenlernen & Spaß haben. Wir probieren einfach miteinander aus. . Eine Teilnehmerin sagte mal zu mir: "Georg, das Zeug wirkt!" Was soll ich sagen?: "Stimmt. Ich hoffe doch! Dazu ist es da." . Stell Dir vor: Ein Raum voll mit angenehmen Menschen, die Lust auf echte Freundschaften haben. Das gibt es in Berlin. . . **🌞 Weitere Angebote** Freundschaft lebt vom Wiedersehen, vom Kennenlernen und von Tiefe. Deshalb gibt es zahlreiche Angebote bei Abenteuer Freundschaft: Workshops, Wanderungen, Ausflüge, Spaziergänge, Frauen-Abende, Männer-Abende sowie Workshops zu Persönlichkeitentwicklung & Kommunikation. . Für ein gutes Leben mit angenehmen Menchen. Bis es Klick macht & die richtigen Freundschaften entstanden sind. . **🏠 Der Veranstaltungsraum** * Wir haben einen wunderschönen Raum im Prenzlberg - im Life Artist Creators Hub * Gut mit Öffis zu erreichen * Schönhauser Allee (Ringbahn, U2, M1), Eberswalder Straße (U2, M10, M12) * Vor Ort ist alles ausgeschildert. Der Veranstaltungsort ist im Hinterhof. Die Schilder haben ca. A4-Größe. . **🎒 Bring das bitte mit:** * Etwas zu trinken (z.B. deine Wasserflasche, **keinen** Alkohol) * Wenn Du magst: Zettel und Stift für eigene Notizen. * Du solltest satt sein und vorher gegessen haben .. **😲 Ehemalige Teilnehmer/innen:** "Ich hatte Schwierigkeiten in Berlin anzukommen. Früher war es immer easy, hier viel es mir schwer Freunde zu finden. Bei Deiner Veranstaltung haben wir uns kennengelernt. Jetzt sind wir ein Freundeskreis. Ich hätte das nicht mehr geglaubt!" . "Ich bin ein bunter Hund & habe viele Bekannte. Doch wie gute Schritte zu echten Freundschaften macht, das hast Du mir gezeigt." . "Ich war nervös, ob ich wirklich kommen soll. Was sind da für Leute? Mit wem verstehe ich mich? Nach einer halben Stunde war mir klar: Gute Freunde sind gleich. Ich muss mich nicht mit jedem verstehen. Allein für die Methoden hat es sich gelohnt. Dankeschön!" . "So schnell im Deep Talk miteinander. Interessant! Das hat Spaß gemacht." . **👋🏽 Get in touch & stay in touch:** . **✈ Telegram-Kanal: [t.me/abenteuer_freundschaft](http://t.me/abenteuer_freundschaft)** für Events, Workshops & Neuste Erkenntnisse aus der Freundschaftsforschung (Überschriften) . **✉ Freundschafts-Newsletter:** [https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter) Alle 4 Wochen das Neuste aus der Freundschaftsforschung. Oft schreibe ich seltener, nämlich nur dann, wenn es wirklich etwas zu berichten gibt. . **🔥 6 Zutaten großartiger Freundschaften** Seit 2020 forsche ich, was echte Freundschaften ausmacht. "Die 6 Zutaten großartiger Freundschaften" sind mein bestes Zwischenergebnis. Du erhältst das eBook kostenlos mit dem Newsletter: [https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter) . **🎭 Meet-Up-Gruppe:** [https://www.meetup.com/g/abenteuer-freundschaft/](https://www.meetup.com/g/abenteuer-freundschaft/) Hier bist Du schon: Workshops, Spaziergänge, Wanderungen, Treffen, Eislaufen, Eisbaden, Männer-Abende, Freundinnen-Workshops, Sonntagsausflüge . 🌎 **Mehr über mich und Abenteuer Freundschaft:** Meine Webseite mit viel Freundschafts-Wissen: [www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de](http://www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de) . **🚀 Einige Highlights zum Freundschafts-Wissen:** * [Welche Freunde passen zu mir?](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/welche-freunde) * [Wie schnell entsteht Freundschaft?](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/wie-schnell-entsteht-freundschaft) * [Wie viele Freunde braucht man? Wie viele Freunde sollte man haben?](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/wie-viele-freunde)

Welcome to our social mixer in the heart of Berlin! Whether you want to hang out with new friends, practice a new language, meet people from different cultures, immerse yourself in the local community, or just socialize in a friendly environment, come along and enjoy some drinks and food with new friends 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ ​ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Event Details 💰 Cost: Free 🍺🥃 Drinks and social 📍 Belushi's Berlin (Alexanderplatz) (Inside, or ask for Meet People Social) - Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 41 🕕 6:00pm onwards every Friday ​ **Or RSVP on the website for our Discord / WhatsApp communities, and to see who else is going and what their backgrounds/seniority/interests are:** 🔗 [Link to Website](https://theberlinsocial.com/event/meetup) ​ If you cannot find us, ask staff about Meet People Social, or ask in the WhatsApp community above. ​ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Perfect For * 🌎 **International Students & Expats** in Berlin * ✈️ **Travelers & Digital Nomads** looking to connect * 🏠 **Locals** wanting to expand their social circle * 💼 **Working Holiday Visa holders** and new arrivals * 🎓 **University students** and language school attendees * 👥 **Anyone** looking for genuine friendships and networking \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Why Join Our Berlin Community? * 🤝 **Meet diverse, welcoming people** from all backgrounds * 🗣️ **Practice conversation** with native and fluent speakers * 🌍 **Cultural exchange** and international perspectives * 🗺️ **Local insights** on best places to visit in Berlin * 🎯 **Social activities** and games \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Ideal If You're... 📍 **New to Berlin?** Perfect for getting oriented and making friends ✈️ **Traveling solo?** Find your Berlin social circle 💼 **Looking for work opportunities?** Network with peers 🎓 **Student or recent graduate?** Connect with peers and mentors \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Event Guidelines * Support the venue by purchasing drinks/food (no outside items allowed) * Maintain appropriate behavior and respect for all attendees * Bring physical ID if required by venue (call ahead to confirm) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ​ ​ *Berlin Germany make new friends social mixer afterwork drinks meet people connect network social international party friends event new night welcome world culture japanese french chinese german korean italian spanish brazil lingos meet people community expats travelers digital nomads students cultural exchange friendship meetup multicultural language exchange multilingual conversation practice english Berlin Germany make new friends social mixer afterwork drinks meet people connect network social international party friends event new night welcome world culture japanese french chinese german korean italian spanish brazil lingos meet people community expats travelers digital nomads students cultural exchange friendship meetup multicultural language exchange multilingual conversation practice english*

**Berlin Chili Fest: Spring Event** Friday 29th (evening), Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May 2026 Berlin’s biggest chili celebration is back! Explore hundreds of hot sauces from European and international makers, indulge in mouth-watering spicy food (vegan-friendly!), and sip local beers and cocktails while soaking up the electric atmosphere. With live music, a kids’ area, and the legendary Clifton Chili Club competition, there’s something for every spice lover—and the spice-curious! **Tickets:** Weekend Pass (all 3 days): 12€ Single Day Pass: 7€ Available in advance or at the door. Tickets ; [https://chilifest.eu/event/berlin-chili-fest-spring-event/](https://chilifest.eu/event/berlin-chili-fest-spring-event/) Well-behaved dogs are welcome, and this is a family-friendly event. **Event Times:** Friday 29th May 2026: 6pm – 10pm Saturday 30th May 2026: 12pm – 10pm Sunday 31st May 2026: 12pm – 10pm **What to Expect:** Spicy Market Stalls International Hot Sauce Fresh Chilis & Chili Plants Beer Garden Hot Sauce Tasting Cocktails Local Beer Spicy Cabaret Show Live Music BBQ & Food Stalls Vegan & Vegetarian Options Kids Play Area Chili Eating Competition Clifton Chili Club & Much more **★★★★★ CHILI EATING COMPETITIONS ★★★★★** Clifton Chili Club will host a fun chili eating competition open to everyone, with prizes and giveaways. As seen on Netflix “We Are the Champions,” Clifton Chili Club is the biggest chili YouTube channel with over 300 million views: [https://www.cliftonchilliclub.com/](https://www.cliftonchilliclub.com/) If you would like to enter the Amateur Chili Eating Competition, please fill out this form: [https://chilifest.eu/amateur-chili-eating/](https://chilifest.eu/amateur-chili-eating/) **★★★★★ BERLINS BEST HOMEMADE HOTSAUCE COMPITITION ★★★★★** Bring your homemade hot sauce creations to be judged by our panel of experts, please follow this link for more information and the rules of entry : [https://chilifest.eu/berlins-best-homemade-hot-sauce/](https://chilifest.eu/berlins-best-homemade-hot-sauce/) Prizes for the winners announced on stage on the Sunday at 6pm. **★★★★★ SOCIAL MEDIA ★★★★★** YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@berlinchilifestival203](https://www.youtube.com/@berlinchilifestival203) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/berlinchilifest/](https://www.instagram.com/berlinchilifest/) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/BerlinChiliFest/](https://www.facebook.com/BerlinChiliFest/) Twitter: [https://x.com/BerlinChiliFest](https://x.com/BerlinChiliFest) **★★★★★ LOCATION ★★★★★** Berliner Berg Brauerei Treptower Str. 39, 12059 Berlin [https://g.page/berlinerberg?share](https://g.page/berlinerberg?share) **★★★★★ COMMUNITY ★★★★★** group chat : [https://t.me/+V3W38VaYf4s2o6vN](https://t.me/+V3W38VaYf4s2o6vN)

Our bestseller workshop is now available for you! All the professional tips for hand made beautiful and colorful macarons. Just like in Paris. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Nice! You are looking for real long time friendship! You might have already lived in Berlin or other big cities and experienced the "Anonymous" culture for a while. Meeting random people over and over and never see the same person again! In order to find "Real Long Term Friendship" in Berlin, do as follows: * You should not care how many people are joining this meetup. You RVSP. Even if only one person is joining. Because if everyone are waiting for everyone else to RVSP, nobody joins and nobody finds a new friend. * You do not care how many people of the opposite sex are joining. You are looking for friends. Finding the best romantic partner in the world, while avoiding not very attractive others, can be your other goal, for another time. Here we are looking for Friends. Real ones. * You are going to risk a very precious property of yours: Your time! Yes, there are thousands of opportunities in Berlin, there might be a rock concert for free, a birthday party you might miss, an important person might call you and invite you spontaneously, but you never find new friends until you decide to risk your time and meet people anyway. "I will check my calendar and get back to you" also does not work. Commit your time and spend it. Trust me, you won't go bankrupt ;-) * You are ready to use your phone as a real phone! You might have been using your phone as a tablet to visit Instagram and Facebook and watch movies. But if you want to find friends, you must know that people might take your phone number and give you theirs. That means they will Call you! And you have to pick up the phone and answer it. If you want to find new friends, you must be ready to do something really hard for the first time after years: Call people first, and if they called you: Answer your phone! * You are going to meet some people twice! That's the point of friendship. We already can experience random encounters with random people in random places one at a time. But that is not called friendship. If you want friends, you must be ready to meet the same person more than once. If you agree with above, RVSP and COME! You will meet other people who think the same way. P.S: Now that you've read all the way down to here, I suggest you [watch this animation](https://player.vimeo.com/video/547249272?h=22f3dd0f6f).

Summer Session, Thursdays, June 4 - July 23, 2026, from 6 to 8:30pm ET **NAMI Family-to-Family** is a free, eight-week program for family members, caregivers, and partners of individuals living with mental illness. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem solving, treatment, and recovery.

We'll get in around 4 miles at Three Creeks Metro Parks, primarily natural trails. 17-18 minute miles, no one left behind, and faster walkers are free to lead out. Optional lunch after! If you're joining for hiking all the metro parks, this is the sixth one!

At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment. Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.

**Let’s have lunch and have some extra fun! Bring your favorite game! 🥳**

This is an all inclusive event to inform, support and help bring special needs families and the community together. Come and enjoy family and sensory friendly: games, activities, snacks, free stuff and more! Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. Located at Village Chapel - 30 Circleville Avenue, Ashville, OH 43103.