Fútbol al aire libre

https://chat.whatsapp.com/J37OjBT8cPhFfIT7nQImR1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please READ the following RULES! 1. If you are registered (RSVP) on meetup and for any reason you can't make it, CANCEL the RSVP before 4:00 pm of the day before the game. That way someone else can play. You should cancel EITHER if you are on the mainlist OR on the WAITLIST! 2. Those who do not follow this rule will be automatically SUSPENDED for TWO games. 3. RSVPs open at 1:30 PM one week before the game. Please respect this time, and inform organizers if you find any unusual settings in the event page. 4. Please confirm your participation here or by the Whatsapp Group the day before the game. Also check for updates (time or field) in the Whatsapp Group the day before the game. 5. If you're more than 20 minutes late you're not guaranteed a place in the game once it has started. 6. No tackles. No offside. 7. No guests (+1 or +2) allowed The game will start at 8:00AM. Please be on time. Those of you arriving early, in order to secure us a field, please go on the pitch and pretend you're warming up. If you have any problem please ask the organizers to JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP. Français: INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES! 1. Si vous êtes inscrits dans la liste meetup et n'êtes pas en mesure de venir le jour J, merci d'annuler au plus tard la veille à 16h00 pour laisser leur chance aux autres joueurs. Vous devez annuler votre inscription même si vous n'êtes que sur la liste d'attente! 2. Les joueurs ne respectant pas la règle 1 seront systématiquement privés de 2 matchs. 3. L'inscription aux événements est ouverte à 13h30 une semaine avant le match. Respectez ce temps, et informez les organisateurs si vous trouvez des anomalies dans les informations de l'évènement. 4. La veille du match, merci de reconfirmer votre présence ici ou sur le groupe whatsapp pour s'assurer du nombre de joueurs réellement actifs et présents. 5. Si vous avez plus de 20 minutes de retard votre place n'est plus garantie dans le match. 6. Pas de tacles. Pas de hors jeu. 7. Inscription individuelle, Pas de +1 ou +2 Le match commence à 8h00, soyez ponctuels! Pour les premiers arrivés, n'hésitez pas occuper le terrain, vous échauffer en attendant le reste de l'équipe.

_Bienvenue à tous !_ L'événement du jour consiste en un simple running avec les membres mais avec un twist ! Si vous êtes célibataire et souhaitez que quelqu'un vienne vous aborder, portez du noir ! N'oubliez pas : 1. Vos équipements de sport ; 2. De l'eau et des snacks pour la route ; 3. Votre bonne humeur ! On se retrouvera pour un running de niveau débutant, nous ne cherchons pas la haute performance ! Juste à se rencontrer régulièrement et faire une activité fun ensemble ! **L'inscription est obligatoire, si l'organisateur est le seul inscrit il n'y aura pas d'évènement !**

* Entre 10 y 30 participantes internacionales \* Nos reunimos para fomentar el intercambio cultural y la práctica de idiomas. ¡Esta noche, todos los idiomas son bienvenidos! El ambiente es agradable y relajado, y el número de participantes es limitado. Solo se compartirán participantes con quienes tengan una tarjeta de membresía anual válida. La tarjeta de membresía ofrece una ventaja especial: elige un número de pegatina y recibe un chupito gratis en la barra después de charlar con los demás miembros del grupo. **Precio de la entrada**: 5 € (disponible desde ayer). ⬇️ [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)

***Réservations sur [www.momoyoga.com/shut-up-and-breathe-yoga](www.momoyoga.com/shut-up-and-breathe-yoga), pensez à me laisser votre numéro de tél pour recevoir les infos d'accès!*** STUDIO BARETTO - 18 Rue du Moulin Joly 75011 Paris (entrée directement par la rue à gauche du n°18) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- On se retrouve tous les samedis à 12h30 pour un cours de yoga vinyasa (dynamique) tous niveaux @ Studio Baretto, assez tard pour faire la grasse mat' et assez tôt pour profiter de sa journée ! Une heure trente pour bouger, respirer, se recentrer et relâcher les tensions :) Amenez une tenue confortable & souple (legging, bas de survet, débardeur...) . Au programme: échauffement, exercices de respiration (Pranayama), postures (Asanas), focus sur une posture avancée, méditation et relaxation (Savasana). A dispo sur place: tapis, blocs See you there, Claire ♥ ★ Le yoga Vinyasa c'est quoi? Vinyasa est un terme Sanskrit qui signifie synchronisation du mouvement sur la respiration. Il est composé de deux racines : « nyasa » qui signifie « placer » et « vi » qui signifie « d'une manière spécifique ». On définit donc le yoga Vinyasa comme un enchaînement de mouvements dynamiques, initié et harmonisé par la respiration. Le yoga vinyasa est issu du yoga Ashtanga, qui lui consiste à exécuter une série de postures dans un ordre bien précis. À la différence de l'Ashtanga, le yoga Vinyasa est plus libre et créatif : il n'impose aucune série de mesures. Les enchaînements sont le fruit de l'expérience acquise par l'enseignant et sont adaptables aux besoins de chacun. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **INFOS PRATIQUES** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ★ Début du cours 12h30. Ouverture des portes 12h15. Merci d'arriver minimum 5 minutes avant le début du cours ★ Tarifs: Cours d’essai: 17,50 euros // Cours à l’unité: 20 euros // Carte 4 cours : 74 euros (valable 2 mois) // Carte 10 cours : 175 euros (valable 4 mois) // Carte 20 cours : 330 euros (valable 6 mois) ★ Réservations & annulations: Pour faciliter l'organisation & pour laisser la place aux élèves en liste d'attente, l'annulation d'un cours doit se faire au plus tôt et au moins 24h00 à l'avance, dans le cas contraire, le cours sera considéré comme dû et non remboursable. Merci! ★ Contacts: Claire Collet // shutupandbreathe.yoga@gmail.com // www.shutupandbreatheyoga.com // www.instagram.com/claire_shutupandbreatheyoga // www.facebook.com/ShutUpAndBreatheYoga

¡Hola! Si buscas un lugar agradable para conocer gente, hemos encontrado el bar mítico que necesitas y tratamos de cambiar el punto de encuentro con bastante regularidad para tener un ambiente diferente cada semana. ¡Únete a nuestro aperitivo con franceses e internacionales! ¡Es una prefiesta seguida de una gran velada! Concepto Ven a compartir buenos momentos en un bar, descubre la decoración, los precios míticos o los cócteles legendarios de nuestro famoso bar, habla con todo el mundo y en todos los idiomas. Tanto si vienes solo como con amigos, es la ocasión ideal para socializar, descubrir nuevas culturas y hacer amigos. ¡Al llegar, recoge una pegatina numerada en la organización o en el bar! ➡️ ¡Este número es tu entrada para conectar! Encuentra a alguien con el mismo número, inicia una conversación y... ¡ganaréis un chupito o una pequeña degustación gratis para celebrar este nuevo encuentro! Información práctica: Horario: a partir de las 18:30 h. Gratis con el Pass Socializus. WhatsApp (información y recordatorios el día del evento): https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa Cómo participar: Comprueba la dirección con la aplicación gratuita y el pase gratuito: www.socializus.org o en la taquilla para apoyar a la asociación con una tarjeta de socio anual: https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html Mantente conectado: Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/fr-FR/afterwork-paris/ WhatsApp (información y recordatorios el día D): https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa (¡Activa «Recibir todo» para no perderte nada!) Grupo de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris Página de Facebook: Fotos, recuerdos y noticias: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris Socializus: www.socializus.org Hazte organizador: ponte en contacto con nosotros a través de https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm y consigue una bebida gratis. Es 100 % gratuito, ya que somos una asociación sin ánimo de lucro. ✦✦ Pueden producirse cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza a través de la aplicación Socializus. Contamos con las inscripciones a través del pase gratuito para gestionar el número de participantes. Inscríbete solo si estás seguro de que vas a venir, ¡contamos contigo! ¡Ven a compartir un aperitivo de nueva generación, conoce a gente de todo el mundo y pasa una velada inolvidable!

### 🧘‍♀️ **Cours de Yoga – Équilibre, Souplesse & Sérénité** Rejoins nous pour un moment de détente et de reconnexion à soi à travers le yoga. Que tu sois débutant(e) ou pratiquant(e) confirmé(e), ce cours est conçu pour t’offrir un espace bienveillant où tu peux respirer, bouger et te recentrer. 🌿 **Ce que tu vas vivre :** * Des postures accessibles à tous niveaux * Des exercices de respiration (pranayama) pour apaiser le mental * Une relaxation guidée en fin de séance * Une ambiance chaleureuse et sans jugement 📍 **Lieu** : ESPACE BALARD, 354 rue Lecourbe Paris15, à l'interieur du centre commercial du grand Pavois 🕒 **Horaire** : tous les Samedi 9h15 - 10h15 💶 **Tarif** : 22€ 🧘‍♂️ **À apporter** : bouteille d’eau, tenue confortable *** **Pourquoi participer ?** Parce que le yoga, c’est bien plus qu’un sport : c’est une invitation à ralentir, à écouter son corps et à cultiver la paix intérieure. ***

\*¡Hola! \* ¿Listo para compartir tus historias de viaje y conocer a expatriados, internacionales y parisinos? ¡Únete a nuestro evento del sábado por la noche para conectar y charlar en cualquier idioma! ¡Es el aperitivo de viajeros y un encuentro parisino legendario! \*\* Concepto\*\* Pasa una noche en un bar, conoce a viajeros, expatriados y parisinos curiosos, y comparte tus aventuras o experiencias internacionales. Ya sea que vengas solo o acompañado, ¡es la oportunidad perfecta para crear lazos, descubrir nuevas culturas y ampliar tu círculo de amigos! Al llegar, recoge una pegatina numerada con el organizador o en el bar. ➡️ ¡Este número es tu llave para hacer conexiones! Encuentra a alguien con el mismo número, comparte una historia de viaje o inicia una conversación, y… ¡recibirás un chupito gratis o una pequeña degustación para celebrar tu nuevo encuentro! **Información práctica:** Hora: De 20:00 a 23:00 Gratis con el pase disponible en la app gratuita Socializus WhatsApp para información rápida:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) **Cómo participar:** Descarga la app gratuita para el pase gratuito y el punto de encuentro [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) O apoya a la asociación con una tarjeta de miembro anual:[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Mantente conectado:** Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/ WhatsApp (info y recordatorios el día del evento):[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) (Activa “Recibir todo” para no perderte nada) Grupo de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/ Página de Facebook: Fotos, recuerdos y noticias:https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/ Socializus:[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Conviértete en organizador: Contáctanos vía:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) y obtén una bebida gratis Es 100% gratis porque somos una asociación sin fines de lucro. ✦✦ Pueden ocurrir cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza a través de la app Socializus. Contamos con las inscripciones a través del pase gratuito para gestionar el número de participantes. Regístrate solo si estás seguro de venir, ¡contamos contigo! ¡Ven a compartir tus historias de viaje, conocer almas de todo el mundo y disfrutar de una noche inolvidable!

🌳 🌳 🌳 Bordée par la vallée de l’Yerres et la vallée de la Seine, la forêt domaniale de Sénart se situe à 25 km au sud-est de Paris. Intégrée au domaine royal en 1314, cette forêt giboyeuse fut aménagée pour la chasse au cerf et au loup à partir du XVIe siècle. A la Révolution, elle devient propriété de l'Etat (domaniale). Ses grandes allées forestières, dessinées pour les chasses royales, traversent de vieilles futaies de chênes auxquels se mêlent châtaigniers, pins sylvestre ou laricio. Avec ses 3 000 hectares de verdures et ses 145 km de routes, elle offre un accès privilégié à la nature à une population urbaine avide de loisirs et détente. Ce qui en fait le « monument » le plus visité de l’Essonne. Entourée par les villes, Sénart bénéficie depuis 1995 du statut de « Forêt de protection » ce qui la met à l’abri de toutes velléités foncières. Distance 18.5 km Dénivelé 67 m Niveau Difficile Vitesse 5km/h 🌳 🌳 🌳 🕘 **Départ : Rendez-vous Gare de Lyon à 09h20** en tête de quai du train en direction de Melun (RER D). Le train partira à 09h38. Arrive à 10h11 à la gare de Boussy-Saint-Antoine. Si jamais tu ne trouves pas le groupe : le numéro de Masoud est le 07 66 07 51 01 Retour : Gare Boussy-Saint-Antoine. Le train partira à 15h02. 💡 Si tu as un passe Navigo le transport est gratuit sinon l'aller-retour te coûtera 5€ au maximum pour l'achat de deux tickets. 🌳 🌳 🌳 💡 Pour ton confort et ta sécurité n'oublie pas de prendre : * des vêtements adaptés * des chaussures de randonnée * suffisamment d'eau * un pique-nique pour la pause déjeuner * un sac pour emporter ses déchets * un isolant pour s'asseoir par terre * ta bonne humeur :) \>\> En t'inscrivant tu acceptes [les conditions générales](https://e.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=Nw8y6alK) de Plein air Paris <<

== ABOUT == * This is open to everyone who RSVP (mandatory) * We play casual and are open to any gender, age, and physical form, so far our demographics have been mostly men, between 20 and early 30 years old. Some haven't exercised/played for a long time (due to covid/confinements restrictions), and most of us are from outside Paris or even France, so pretty friendly and chill. * Sundays for 1.5 hours, 2 teams of 6 (max) 5 in with 1 sub, rotating every 5 min. * All pitches are synthetic/astro turf and have sidewalls that can be used to rebound (meaning no lines, probably more physical games) == PLACE == LeFive 17 - 26 Rue Hélène et François Missoffe · Paris 17 * All pitches are open-air and covered by the highway above. They are also all accessible directly from the street/park == RSVP, GUESTS, WAITING LIST AND CANCELATIONS == * The event will be limited to 12 players with a waiting list. * RSVP is mandatory. * Feel free to invite anyone, however, RSVP with guests is not enabled, if you want to bring a friend, share this event directly and let them RSVP themselves * If you wish to cancel, and it's before the RSVP deadline, you can cancel directly here, if after, talk with an organizer first (so we can give your payment link to some else) == EVENT BOOKING AND CANCELATION == * The pitch will only be booked as soon as the previous event ends * We are subject to pitch availability. It's not guaranteed that a pitch is available since there are only 4 in total. First come, first-served basis * Once we try to make the booking, we announce the confirmation or cancelation of the event == PAYMENT == * Payments will be made individually through Le Five, using a credit/debit card * Once the pitch is booked, it will be generated link with 12 shares * We ask you to make the payment within 48 hours. == PRICE == * The price is divided equally by everyone, so overall you should expect to pay 15€ == WHAT TO BRING == Le Five 17 now does have locker rooms, therefore: * You can come pre-equipped or equip there. * You can bring trainers/indoor boots/astroturf boots, NO soft/hard ground boots * For the shirt, Le Five 17 provide light green/yellow vests, so you can bring any colour but if its close to the vests colour you will be assigned to that team (you won't be needed to wear the vest thought) * Water No other accessories are required, things like glasses, hair/wrist/ankle bands, sports watch, etc... bring at your own will/risk == HOW TO GET THERE == By metro - (\~10/12 min walk): * Line 14 - Saint-Ouen : \~ 750m away * Line 13 - Porte de Clichy : \~ 950m away OR Porte de Saint-Ouen : \~ 800m away By train - (\~10 min walk): * Line C - Saint-Ouen : \~ 750m away By Velib : (\~2/3 min walk) * There's a station being built in the park but still not operational. == QUESTIONS AND WHATSAPP == * Feel free to ask any questions directly on event comments * We have a WhatsApp group that we previously used to organize these games and will be used to talk and discuss event issues/suggestions: To join Whatsapp group: message Miguel

Nous poursuivons le cycle consacré à Emile Zola et à sa série littéraire "Les Rougon-Macquart" avec le 10e volume : **"Pot-Bouille"** "Zola est entré partout, chez les ouvriers et chez les bourgeois. Chez les premiers, selon lui, tout est visible. La misère comme le plaisir saute aux yeux. Chez les seconds tout est caché. Ils clament : « Nous sommes l'honneur, la morale, la famille. » Faux, répond Zola, vous êtes le mensonge de tout cela. Votre pot-bouille est la marmite où mijotent toutes les pourritures de la famille. Octave Mouret, le futur patron qui révolutionnera le commerce en créant Au Bonheur des Dames, arrive de province et loue une chambre dans un immeuble de la rue de Choiseul. Beau et enjoué, il séduit une femme par étage, découvrant ainsi les secrets de chaque famille. Ce dixième volume des Rougon-Macquart, retraçant la vie sous le Second Empire, c'est ici la bourgeoisie côté rue et côté cour, avec ses soucis de filles à marier, de rang à tenir ou à gagner, coûte que coûte. Les caricatures de Zola sont cruelles mais elles sont vraies." Babelio Pour la présentation d'auteur et le focus sur l'oeuvre : \- Solène fera une présentation selon son choix ; choix qu'elle nous communiquera dès que possible\. * Je fais le focus sur l'oeuvre. Et n'oubliez pas ! Partagez, si sous le souhaitez, quelques mots, passages et/ou citations qui vous ont marqués, touchés, et qui vous semblent importants à partager avec le groupe et les participants. Enfin, inscrivez-vous, je vous prie, uniquement si vous êtes sûrs d'être de la partie. Bien à vous tous, bonnes lectures, et à bientôt ! Jélila PS : la cotisation est de 2 euros par personne et par an, mais elle reste facultative et n'est jamais nominative (les frais dus à la plateforme sont de 240 euros par an).

On vous propose une édition spéciale du bootcamp, avec une séance différente de d’habitude. Pour cette session, nous serons deux coachs pour vous offrir un encadrement plus complet, plus de rythme et une meilleure attention pour chacun. Au programme : une séance complète d’environ 60 minutes, mêlant cardio et renforcement musculaire, avec des exercices variés, un accompagnement en continu avec corrections et encouragements, et un challenge final pour terminer en beauté. Accessible à tous les niveaux.

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from, **This 11 am - Open Session is open to players of all levels, though mainly intermediate players and below.** **If you are a complete beginner -** Talk to us first before signing up, and we can try to make accommodations and maybe have beginners-only court to begin with, with one of the organisers ready to explain all of the basics, such as serving, scoring, rules etc, as well as some pointers to help you progress. **Which Session To Choose** If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start, or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832), **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from. **This session is open to intermediate level players and above ONLY.** What that means is that you should be comfortable with short serves to the T, doubles rotations, and smashes. There is also an 11 am Open Session for players of all abilities. If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. As such, we can and will restrict participation at this 12pm session at our discretion. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832) **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Soccer + vegan deli eats = the perfect Saturday ⚽🌱🔥 We’re kicking things off with soccer (all levels welcome!) and then heading to Vida’s Plant-Based Butcher for some seriously good food—Vida’s Reubens, Philly cheesesteaks, Chipotle Cheddar Melt and classic deli sides. Whether you’re playing, socializing, or just here for the food, this is a great way to meet like-minded people and enjoy the day! Game → Food → Good vibes 📍 Soccer - Park of Roses 3923 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 📍 Vida’s Plant Based Butcher 1724 Northwest Blvd Unit C Columbus OH, 43212

**History** [Prairie Oaks Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/prairie-oaks/) sits along the Franklin and Madison County border, west of Columbus near areas like Hilliard and West Jefferson. The land was part of the broader push in the late 1990s and early 2000s to expand the Metro Parks system into the northwest and western quadrants of the county. Metro Parks began acquiring parcels for what would become Prairie Oaks during the millennium era, as part of a wave of new parks aimed at protecting natural features around Big Darby Creek. Much of the property had been altered by past uses, including farming and quarrying, which left behind pits that later became the Darby Bend Lakes. The park's creation reflected growing interest in preserving remnants of the Darby Plains ecosystem, one of Ohio's original prairie regions that had largely disappeared after European settlement. The park officially opened to the public in 2000, making it one of the newer additions to the Metro Parks lineup at the time. As the 12th park in the system, it joined others acquired around the turn of the century, like Glacier Ridge. Initial access focused on basic trails and the scenic Big Darby Creek, a State and National Scenic River that winds through the property. Restoration efforts kicked off soon after opening, with crews using seeds native to the Darby Plains to replant nearly 500 acres of tallgrass prairie and grasslands. These plantings aimed to revive the open oak savannas that once characterized the area before widespread agriculture in the 1800s. Over the first decade, Prairie Oaks grew in popularity for its mix of restored habitats and recreational features. The former quarry in the eastern section transformed into the Darby Bend Lakes area, where four connected lakes now offer boating, fishing, and a dedicated dog swim spot. Trails expanded to showcase the prairie blooms, especially in summer and fall when asters and goldenrods light up the fields. Partnerships with groups like The Nature Conservancy highlighted the park's role in protecting the Darby Creek watershed, often called one of the "Last Great Places" for its water quality and biodiversity. Visitors from around central Ohio started discovering it as a quieter alternative to busier spots closer in. Restoration work continued into the 2010s, including wet prairie projects on about 190 acres to enhance hydrology and native plant diversity. The park's size reached over 2,200 acres, incorporating more floodplain along Big Darby Creek for flood storage and wildlife habitat. Amenities like parking at Sycamore Plains and Darby Bend Lakes improved access, drawing hikers, kayakers, and birders. Events and programs began emphasizing the prairie theme, from guided walks on blooming seasons to educational talks about pre-settlement landscapes. These efforts helped solidify Prairie Oaks as a showcase for ecological recovery in the Metro Parks system. Today, Prairie Oaks stands out for blending restored prairie with creek-side adventure, just a short drive from the west side. Its history mirrors the Metro Parks' shift toward large-scale habitat restoration in the 21st century. The park continues to evolve with ongoing stewardship, protecting what remains of the Darby Plains while offering locals a place to experience tallgrass vistas and oak openings. Whether paddling the lakes or walking the trails, it's a reminder of how much the region has changed since settlement — and how intentional work can bring some of it back. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Prairie Oaks](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/POK_map_1980.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Coneflower, Alder, and Sycamore Plains Trails, and, depending on conditions, the Osage Opening and Tall Grass Trails, or Lake View, Mound, Darby Creek Greenway, and River Rock Trails around the lakes. Either way, we'll go around 4.5 to 5 miles. For the most part, this won't be a terribly strenuous hike; Prairie Oaks tends to be flat. However, some of the hike won't be shaded, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun. Parts of the trails may also be muddy or wet, so I recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) and a change of socks. **Where We'll Meet** * Enter the Park at the main entrance at 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd. If you put "Prairie Oaks Metro Parks" into your Google Maps, it should default to this main address (but double-check to be sure). * After you enter the Park, the first parking lot on your right is the Park Office. Keep driving past this lot. * Enter the second parking lot you come to (which is also on your right). There's a picnic area, playground, and latrine here. There's no water fountain, though, so I recommend you bring water of your own, at least for after the hike. * I've included a screen shot in the Photos, below, where I've circled in blue the main Park entrance as well as the picnic area we're meeting at. **After the Hike** After we're done surveying the prairie grasses, we'll head over to [Crooked Can Brewing](https://crookedcanohio.com/) for [drinks](https://www.crookedcanohio.com/beer) and [food](https://www.crookedcanohio.com/center-street-market). The brewery has an entire food court, and they have a large free parking lot next to the [Early Television Museum](https://www.earlytelevision.org/). The actual address of the brewery is [5354 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026](https://www.google.com/maps/place/5354+Center+St,+Hilliard,+OH+43026/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883893f9ede6d5fb:0xbecf42d7055d9006?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.