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🎾 Singles Pickleball Meetup (Born 1965–1985) 🎾 Looking to meet other singles while having some fun on the court? Join us for a friendly evening of pickleball! 📅 Friday, April 24th ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Apex Pickleball Club 💲 Cost: $15 Whether you're a seasoned player or brand new to the game, you're welcome! Important sign-up details (please use the links provided to register directly with Apex): New to Apex? You’ll need to sign up under the Guest & Unrated Play link. There are currently 8 spots remaining, so be sure to reserve your spot soon! Already played at Apex before? Please register for 1B Open Play. We’ll all be in the same general area, and once guest/unrated players receive their ratings, we’ll mix in and play together. Come for the games, stay for the great company. See you on the courts! 💛 [New to Apex—click HERE](https://apexpbclubs.podplay.app/community/events/b11eecad-b40f-4cf8-9728-7870e0976d94) [If you have played at Apex before and have a rating CLICK HERE (7spots)](7spots)

Start your weekday strong. This morning meetup is for people who want consistency, accountability, and good company while doing their own workout. No group programming, no coaching. Just show up, train, stay motivated, and support each other. Strength, cardio, mobility, or skill work — whatever fits your goals. **Important Note** Participation requires an active Anytime Fitness membership for this location (or a valid multi-location pass). We cannot provide access to the gym. **Who It’s For** • Preparing for hikes or outdoor trips • Building a steady morning routine • Prefer independent workouts with community around **Location** Anytime Fitness 5290 N A.W. Grimes Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oEzp2osVFzHvGy9L7 **Schedule** 4:00 AM — Arrive, warm up 4:15–5:45 AM — Individual workouts (optional shared circuits) 5:45–6:00 AM — Cooldown and quick check-in Stay the entire time or come for what you can. Consistency matters more than duration. **Bring** • Water and workout gear • Your workout plan (optional) **Expectations** • Update your RSVP if your plans change • Be on time when possible • Respect the gym environment and other members • Aim for steady attendance — habit is the goal A friendly, low-pressure way to start the day strong, build discipline, and train alongside others without needing a structured class.

The fun starts blooming Friday evening when artists set up wares, fresh smells waft from food vendors & live music takes center stage. Plan to stroll square & dance right into your Friday night. 25th- Really blossoms when it kicks off with Poppy parade & car show. Kids can get crafty at fun zone & everyone can feast their senses on fine arts, tasty treats, & toe-tapping tunes. 26th- Shop artisan market, enjoy live music, see the Pop Pup parade, & meet Chet the DayTripper. Come out & make most of your Sunday. 3 stages- free. (See schedule & sponsors on website.) Friday- 5-10p. Saturday- 10-10p. Sunday-11-5p.

Come play pickleball and make new friends at Pickleland! 🏓 \*\*\* **Important: Please sign up on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com) directly.** \*\*\* We divide our open play by levels! 😄 (All levels welcome!) If you've never played, come and learn the rules! We have other beginners join us every day. You don't need a paddle, we have some you can rent ($10)! If you are an avid player, come and find some nice and friendly competition. If this time doesn't work for you, we are open M-F 8am to 10pm, and Sat-Sun 8am-8pm. Find other times on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com). The website and app will show the most accurate roster and sign up count! Follow [@picklelandatx](https://www.instagram.com/picklelandatx/) for more! **⭐️ Come see why we were recently named the "Best Pickleball Club" in Austin by Austin Pickleball Update and 750+ other players!**

***Over 52% of the world soil is degraded and scientists warn we may have only a few decades of fertile soil left. As Sadhguru shares, soil is a living system—and when it degrades, our food, health, and future are at risk.*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyT-6qiubd0 🚶‍♂️🌎***This Earth Day, Join the Walk for Children-2026 Save Soil Walkathon here in Austin and help raise awareness about soil for the future of our children!*** Every step you take helps: ✔️ 1. Raise awareness in your communities about protecting and restoring soil. ✔️ 2. Supports sustainable food systems. ✔️ 3. Helps secure our children’s future. 📅 Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 📍 Location: Champion Park 3830 Brushy Creek Road Cedar Park, TX 78613 ⏰ Time: 7:30am - 10:00am 👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-for-children-2026-save-soil-walkathon-in-austin-tx-registration-1985883072729?aff=oddtdtcreator 👉🏼***Free and Open to All.*** Share this message and bring your neighbors, friends & family along to celebrate our planet! Let’s make it happen!

Make sure RSVP on this MEETUP to get your First lesson for FREE Please remember: Text or call with a message about your attending is Required before you come to any of these classes to make sure the class has not been canceled for that day. Please text or call and leave a message before attending at: 512-296-5678 ******************************************************************************** 3 SPECIAL BONUS FOR OUR FIRST TIME STUDENTS:: First Bonus to our First time visitor: First Lesson is FREE for all First time students as our First bonus to you for Joining our Dance meetup Group. Second Bonus to our first time Students: At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you'll get the most affordable discounted packages as the following: 1 Month group classes %25 Off 3 Months group classes package %43 Off 6 Months group classes package %60 Off 12 Months group classes packages %70 Off Third Bonus: At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you would get a privilege to freeze your package for a week or more when you go out of town or when ever you can not make your classes for a week or longer than a week , you can freeze your classes for that period of time by texting us before. ********************************************** You can also RSVP on this Meetup dance Lesson event on Facebook by click on the link below: Event is on 7/10/16 RSVP to get Free Sundays Try out Dance Classes: 2pm Kids/Youth 2:45 pm Salsa 3:30pm Country 4:30pm Swing 5:15pm Tango. (https://www.facebook.com/events/295611654105015/?ref=1&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D) http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/7/2/8/event_196002792.jpeg http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/7/4/6/event_196002822.jpeg ARGENTINE TANGO DANCE LESSONS Beginners & Intermediate Level 5:30 - 6:15 pm Thanks for Joining ( Austin Tango Dance Meetup ) We are a Free membership meetup so you can Join us for Free and also receive Free try out Kizomba dance Lessons as your welcome bonus for being the member of this meetup group. As a Member of this Meetup Group, you would also receive free try out dance classes in salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha-cha, Country Western Two step, One Step, Country WaltZ, Jitterbug , Swing Dance, and Argentine Tango Dance classes that we are offering at the Clubs, studio, and other places. You 'll meet the other members of our meetup group in a fun interactive environment where there is no ice breaker needed where you are learning how to connect to dance!!... :) You don't need to bring a partner since we all rotating and changing partners all the way through the class so at the end of the lesson you'd find your self are already friend with every one in the class since you've been dancing and chatting with them all through the class..!! :) Come on dance with us while we all learning together how to dance Tango and meet the other members of our meetup group in a fun interactive environment where there is no ice breaker needed where you are learning how to connect to dance!!... :) and you don't need to bring a partner since we all rotating and changing partners all the way through the class so at the end of the lesson you find your self are already friend with every one in the class since you've dancing with them..!! :) For Info or For Private dance lessons please contact ( call/Text ): 512-296-5678 Tony Mogadam DANCE U2 dance company www.danceu2.com

**UPDATE + info about the walk** Check here for updates in the event of potential bad weather, or if I have to cancel due to a personal issue. Basically, if it's not snowing, raining heavily and without lightening/thunder, we're probably still on. But always make your choice based on your needs and preferences. * It's great to RSVP so we know if you may be on your way. **Peaceful, healing, mostly silent walk in Walnut Creek Park near Parmer and N Lamar.** The opportunity is to slow down and connect with the generous residents of this amazing forest, and discover greater kindness, space and open curiosity within. **\* Current schedule** is 7AM Tuesdays and Saturdays. Check this page for cancellations.
I don’t create separate events currently as that’s too expensive. **\* Meet at Walnut Creek Park, 12138 N. Lamar Blvd · Austin,** on the paved trailhead off the first parking lot as your driving into the park from Parmer on Willow Wild. **\* Look for me:** I'm 5'7", have glasses, often carry a wooden cane, and have white hair that's either being its wild self or pulled up/back in some sort of twist. **\* Inclement weather policy:** If the forecast includes active or likely lightening or heavy downpour, then stay safe at home. I'll update this page in those instances. **\* All levels of walkers are welcome.** The pace tends towards easy rather than speedy, and always accommodates whoever joins and the energy of the moment. **\* Mobility:** We spend most of our time on paved trails, and occasionally walk on generally smooth dirt trails. If you use a walker or need to bring a stroller, bring it on! We'll happily make it work. These walks are free, and I very much appreciate contributions if you feel so moved. Zelle 3233213061 Venmo @lvp-432; last4 3061 Binoculars, sketchbooks and cameras are welcome. Stopping for photos or to make a note on my phone is just part of it, for me. As is the energy healing that just flows in forests. Additionally as a Reiki practitioner, I'm in constant energy exchange with the forest throughout our walks. This healing energy is available to any who want it, and you can internally choose to accept that energy, or not. \* Over time, I'll be adding related reading suggestions and other supporting information of interest about Reiki, forests and how they communicate, how the terpenes help our human bodies, etc. **Indemnity and Hold Harmless Notification** As a participant, you agree that, by participating in these walks, it is assumed that you have read and agreed de facto to the following: \* Reiki is not a medical treatment, and cannot replace any medical treatment or my doctor's recommendations. \* You are fully responsible for your own well-being and indemnify and hold harmless the event organizer and other group members. \* Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult who assumes full responsibility for the minor and also indemnifies and holds harmless the event organizer and other group members. \* Unaccompanied minors will not be allowed to participate in these events. Valid ID may be required as proof of age. \* You understand that this is an outdoors event, and as a participant you may experience exertion and environmental factors such as heat, rain, wind, cold, etc. You may also encounter uneven surfaces, wasps, ants, low-hanging branches, animals including dogs owned by other walkers not part of our group, and other hazards. By participating in the event, you accept these and other risks consistent with the setting and environment and thereby indemnify and hold the event organizer and other participants harmless. \* You understand that, by participating, it is assumed that you have read and agreed to these Indemnification and Hold Harmless clauses. P.S. Right now we meet only at Walnut Creek Park, the Lamar/Parmer trailheads. If you have suggestions of other Austin-area parks to enjoy and support, let the organizer know.

**Come join us as we celebrate our very successful 2nd year as a group!** We will gather on the patio of Whitestone Brewery around 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 25th. We will socialize for a little while as the team finishes preparing the crawfish. At 2:30, we will share a moment of gratitude for the friendships and connections that we have fostered during our first year together. After that we will eat, drink, and socialize...what we do best! **Please note there are 2 events for the same celebration**. The event you are reading about now is for those who do NOT want crawfish. For those not eating crawfish, I encourage you to come and enjoy some great pizza from 600 degree pizza that is collocated with Whitestone Brewery! If you want to attend the celebration and enjoy some crawfish, you can sign up for the event that has the same title but **WITH crawfish**. Please reach out to anyone you connected with through this group and encourage them to come celebrate with us. And, if you haven't joined us for an event yet, this will be fantastic opportunity to make some great new friends! I hope to see you there, Mike

Sa Ankh Pronaos cordially invites AMORC members, their families, and friends of the Order to attend a Mystical Day Workshop on Saturday, April 25th, at Sa Ankh Pronaos, 9513 Burnet Road, #210, Austin, TX 78758. **Topic: We are the Stuff of Stars, the Children of Light. As Above, So Below** **Presenters**: Larry Anthenien, FRC, and Dr. Lynn Perrine, SRC Is our Sun, one of billions of stars within our galaxy, possibly alive and conscious …a living organism? If so, could there be a Universal Galactic Consciousness, or “Music of the Spheres” vibratory and harmonic attunement that we may tap into? The Sun’s (Son’s) Divine Light and Universal Love are reflected in fulfilling personal relationships. Together, we will experience the energies of our Inner Holy Planets. Join us as Larry Anthenien and Lynn Perrine explore this fascinating subject with us. Members must present current membership statements. To RSVP, please contact us at texas@amorc.rosicrucian.org The workshop is free. AMRA Donations to offset the cost of this program are gratefully welcomed. Suggested AMRA $25.00 for single, $40.00 for a couple. **Schedule** Saturday, April 25 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Sa Ankh Pronaos 9513 Burnet Road Austin, TX 78634 **Schedule of Activities** 8:45 am Registration 9:00 am Part 1 11:30 am - Break 12:00 pm - Council of Solace 12:30 pm – Lunch 2:00 pm - Part II 4:00 pm – Closing Meditation 4:30 pm - Closing **Sunday, April 26th, 4:00 pm - Pronaos Convocation** [Sa Ankh Pronaos Location](https://sites.google.com/a/amorc.rosicrucian.org/texas-rosicrucian/Home/sa-ankh-pronaos)

**Come join us as we celebrate our very successful 2nd year as a group!** We will gather on the patio of Whitestone Brewery around 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 25th. We will socialize for a little while as the team finishes preparing the crawfish. At 2:30, we will share a moment of gratitude for the friendships and connections that we have fostered during our first 2 years together. After that we will eat, drink, and socialize...what we do best! **Please note there are 2 events for the same celebration**. The event you are reading about now is for those who want to chip in and eat crawfish prepared by our very own Henry. Henry will cook up some delicious mud bugs for us and the cost for this privilege is $20 for approximately 3 pounds of crawfish and other fixings. After you RSVP I will send you instructions for paying your $20. This event is capped at 25 to keep the crawfish preparation manageable. If you want to attend the celebration but do not want crawfish, you can sign up for the event that has the same title but WITHOUT crawfish. Please reach out to anyone you connected with through this group and encourage them to come celebrate with us. And, if you haven't joined us for an event yet, this will be fantastic opportunity to make some great new friends! I hope to see you there, Mike

**A Transformative Half-Day Event** Welcome to Confidence Lab, the ultimate experience designed to help you step into your most confident self. This half-day event is packed with actionable strategies, inspiring sessions, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who are ready to invest in their personal and professional growth. Whether you’re looking to advance in your career, deepen your self-belief, or simply embrace new challenges, Confidence Lab is your starting point. **What You’ll Experience** **Your Confidence Lab ticket includes:** * **Engaging Speaker Sessions**: Learn from experts about harnessing confidence in your career, relationships, and everyday life. * **Interactive Experiences:** Participate in dynamic activities designed to help you step into your most confident self. * **In-Depth Audience Q&A:** Get direct insights from speakers as they answer your most pressing questions about building confidence and stepping into leadership. * **Networking Opportunities**: Connect with a supportive community of professionals and confidence enthusiasts. **2026 Speaker Sessions:** * **Seeing Clearly** Understand how you show up - and what’s been getting in the way. * **Confidence in Relationship** Communicate, navigate conflict, and build trust more effectively. * **Sustainable Agency** Learn how to lead without burning out. Your energy is part of the strategy. * **Confidence in Service** Align how you show up with the impact you actually want to have. **This Is For You If…** * You’re ready to take up more space in your work or life * You want to communicate with clarity and confidence * You’re stepping into (or preparing for) leadership * You’re done second-guessing yourself **Our Speakers** **Lachandra Baker** Founder of LBB Edutainment and the kind of person who makes you realize you’ve been confusing confidence with performance your whole life. Lachandra blends psychology, research, and radical humanity to help individuals and teams stop code-switching their way through the day and start showing up as someone they actually recognize. Expect to be challenged, affirmed, and genuinely seen - sometimes all in the same breath. **Annette Santiago Reyes** Annette has a rare talent: she makes the way you communicate feel like a discovery, not a critique. A connection catalyst and culture strategist, she helps people understand why they show up the way they do, and how to bridge the gap between intention and impact. Whether you're navigating change, life’s challenges, or simply trying to better understand yourself and others. Annette gives you the language and the lens to get there. **Elizabeth Wangugi** Creator of The Nap Concert and the RESTOR™ framework, Elizabeth is here to tell you that rest is not a reward - it’s a strategy. Rooted in neuroscience and restorative practice, her work helps high-achievers stop running on fumes and start leading from a place of actual capacity. If your calendar is full and your tank is empty, Elizabeth might be the most important person you hear from at Confidence Lab. **Stephanie Andrews** Founder of Social Black Butterfly Training & Consulting, Stephanie knows what it takes to lead through complexity because she’s done it across social services, healthcare, and operations. She specializes in succession strategy and leadership development, equipping leaders to build trust, navigate the hard moments, and leave something worth inheriting. Stephanie doesn’t just develop leaders. She develops the kind of leaders people actually want to follow. **Lillian Morales-Laster** SVP Human Resources Director at United Midwest Savings Bank and Executive Director of the Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy (ELLA). Lillian has spent her career combining her passion for equity and inclusion with her experience in human resources to lead teams and organizations in the development of supportive work environments. She leads with a vision of ensuring Latinas' voices are included in crucial decision-making processes, because for Lillian, ELLA is more than just a program. It's a vibrant community of hermanas supporting and uplifting each other as they navigate their paths to leadership. A Columbus Business First Community Champion and Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan, her commitment to empowering others shows up everywhere she goes. **Rachyl Kershaw** Founder of Greater Columbus Consulting and the architect behind the Confidence Lab Annual Summit, Rachyl has a gift for cutting through the noise, helping high-achievers stop performing success and start living it. She asks the questions most people are afraid to, creates space for honest reckoning, and somehow makes the hard work feel energizing. If you’ve ever wondered why doing everything right still feels like something’s missing, you’re in exactly the right room. **Why Confidence Lab?** Confidence is the foundation for success in every area of life. Whether you’re navigating a career change, launching a business, or striving for personal growth, building your confidence is the key to unlocking your higher purpose. This is your chance to invest in yourself and start living boldly. **Join Us on May 4** Confidence Lab is more than just an event - it’s a movement. Step into your power, embrace your potential, and make this the year you thrive. Secure your spot today and take the first step toward a more confident YOU. Cost should never be a barrier to growth. If you'd like to request a complimentary community ticket, reach out to us at [hello@confidencelab.org](hello@confidencelab.org), no explanation needed. Read more and see additional ticketing options at [https://confidencelab.org/](https://confidencelab.org/)

Get ready to connect, collaborate, and grow your community at the ***Smashing Your Sales Goals (SYSG) Spring Meet-N-Greet!*** *Smash Nation*— a vibrant and welcoming community for creative consultants, social innovators, professional service providers, entrepreneur support professionals, and the small business ecosystem builders —invites you to join in welcoming the Spring 2026 Cohort of dedicated business owners ready to take their venture to the next level. Join ***SYSG*** cohort members, trainers, sponsors, and partners for an engaging and interactive networking experience. This isn't just another meet-and-greet; it's a dynamic opportunity to gather, strengthen relationships, and actively brainstorm business development opportunities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Come ready to: * ***Connect*** with key players and potential collaborators in the small business community. * ***Share*** your successes, challenges, and insights with peers. * ***Brainstorm*** innovative strategies for sales and business growth. * ***Discover*** new partnerships and future partners. Let's amplify our collective impact and smash those sales goals together! **Who Should Attend:** Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 Cohort Members, Spring 2026 Cohort members, Trainers, Facilitators, Program Sponsors, Future Sponsors, Velocity Applicants, and Program Partners. **When**: Tuesday, May 26, 2926 **Where**: Warner Wood Park and Pavilion [4747 Central College Road, Columbus, OH 43081](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Warner+Woods+Park+%26+Pavilion/@40.0999435,-82.8601323,839m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88385f0025d4381b:0xc15eb51285691f4f!8m2!3d40.1002108!4d-82.8612015!16s%2Fg%2F11wb2pg50g?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwNS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) **Time**: 4pm-6pm [To Officially Register Go To --> https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/W0CGLL8jvz4EkLNK5jav?notrack=true](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/W0CGLL8jvz4EkLNK5jav?notrack=true) Meet ***Smashing Your Sales Goals*** expert trainers, sales coaches, community supporters and partners. Learn more about upcoming SYSG events, trainings coaching opportunities to help take your business from surviving to thriving today! This event is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!

(Note: RSVPing here on meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you’ll need to register at our website, [HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=2026-Central-Ohio-Real-Estate-Investing-Expo-14-5-5-2026).) We’re serious about helping you succeed in real estate. That means not just teaching you—but putting you in the room with the people who help you get deals done. Every deal depends on people. The agent or wholesaler. The lender. The contractor. The title company. The insurance agent. The problem is that most investors meet those people slowly. This event fixes that. One room full of: • Lenders • Contractors • Title companies • Insurance providers • Property managers • And active local investors A place where you can: • Build your team • Find funding • Solve real problems • Make connections that lead to deals If you’re serious about real estate, this is a smart room to be in. Members and non-members at any level of knowledge and experience are welcome. This event is free. Remember, to actually reserve your seat, you have to go [HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=2026-Central-Ohio-Real-Estate-Investing-Expo-14-5-5-2026) and register on our website!

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

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