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Are you looking for something different, if so, I would like to invite you to come on a healing journey to discover peace and harmony within yourself and life. If this is of interest to you, the first class is free, as it's an introduction to the explorations of mindfulness/meditation with a spiritual flavour. If you choose to return (no obligation), then a small amount is asked of $5 per class. What a wonderful opportunity to explore your physical, emotional, mental and soul bodies and how they are all inter-related and all can be greatly affected with the stresses and challenges of everyday life. Through engaging with an energetic hygiene process that I facilitate, you will be able to cleanse your energy field on a daily basis. With the event/class there is a variety being presented each week, always a guided meditation, followed by either reflection on self-care through working with a variety of gentle approach resources (which will be given to you to take, if you choose), as well as, listening to different short mindfulness cds. All you need to bring is yourself and a crystal, if you like.

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**PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION FOR HOW TO RSVP**👇 If you're keen to attend the Melbourne Gals Brunch on the **19th of April at 11am** to make some awesome new friends, please sign up via the Airtable personality form at [www.chillsy.app/brunch](http://www.chillsy.app/brunch) Spaces are limited to 25 so get in QUICK! If you've already filled out the form, sign up here: [https://www.chillsy.app/returning](https://www.chillsy.app/returning) 😁 **TO REGISTER:** Please sign up via the Airtable form, as it gives us the most accurate view of who is attending on the day which helps us hugely as organisers and makes it easy for you attending! Unfortunately, Meetup-only RSVPs will not be counted as registering for this reason. Signups close on the **Wednesday of the brunch**, please note any signups past this date may not guarantee you a spot. **BRUNCH FEE:** Our Gals Brunches require a fee because of the organisation and admin involved, and to maintain high-quality attendees. **LATE PAYMENTS:** If you make a payment **after** the Wednesday night cut-off, and don’t hear from us regarding the event details, we will automatically process a **refund** for you. To avoid confusion, please reach out directly to \*\*[galsbrunch@gmail.com**.](http://galsbrunch@gmail.com%2A%2A./) Meetup only shows display names which can make it difficult to locate your form/payment. **CAFE LOCATION:** If you have completed the signup & paid via Stripe, you will receive an email on the Thursday or Friday of the brunch with brunch details. **QUESTIONS & HELP:** Please email \*\*[galsbrunch@gmail.com**](http://galsbrunch@gmail.com%2A%2A/) directly, so we can resolve any issues quicker :)

**💖 Geelong Virtual Speed Dating – Hosted, Curated & on Zoom** This style intentionally swings wider in tone, rhythm, and length so outputs do not all feel cut from the same cloth. Genuine conversations with real locals — all from your living room. Each round is a brief one-on-one Zoom chat with a Geelong local paired by age and personality. A host keeps the pace comfortable. **Register under your age group:** - 🎯 **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=society-local-singles-rapid-dating-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=27.0) - 🚀 **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=society-local-singles-rapid-dating-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=27.0) - 🔥 **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=society-local-singles-rapid-dating-meetup&ar=40-58&face_v=27.0) - ⚡ 🚀 **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=society-local-singles-rapid-dating-meetup&ar=55+&face_v=27.0) **⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places. --- 👥 **Best for:** - People re-entering the dating scene after a break - Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - Geelong locals after personality-matched dates 🧭 **How the session runs** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Geelong singles. 3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Geelong singles. 📌 **What to know** - ⚡ **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video dates - **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam - 🚀 **Host:** Professional host keeping the evening smooth and relaxed - 🔥 **Vibe:** Laid-back one-on-one chats with Geelong locals --- ✨ Real people, real conversations — all from your home. � ✨ Quick version: this one gets straight to the point. Everything important, without the extra padding. ⚡ **Why this version feels different** - The community matters as much as the session itself - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming - Repeat attendees help create familiarity and momentum Different tone. Same event. Much less predictable.

Join us for a relaxing time of folding together at the Ratio chocolate factory in Brunswick! Bring a fun origami project to fold and share, all while sipping on delectable hot chocolate! Standard origami paper will be provided. We just ask for a gold coin to help with group expenses.

FIND YOUR BESTIE XO BUILD YOUR COMMUNITY XO She’s here… and she’s full xo Our May, June & July Events ARE GOING LIVE TOMORROW XOXO — and it is everything. Over the next three months, we are bringing you a full experience calendar designed for connection, confidence, fun, creativity, and living a little more fully. From slow mornings to sparkling nights… from deep conversations to playful, social moments… this is your space to find your people and your spark. Our Monthly Favourites xo The ones you’ll see again and again — your go-to moments to connect, unwind, and enjoy Pizza & Prosecco xo Cocktail Connections xo Besties, Bubbles & Banter xo Mexican & Margaritas xo Sunday Sessions xo Walks, Lunches & Dinners xo Bubbles & Brunch xo Rosé All Day xo Sips & Sunshine xo Lunch & Laughs xo Dinner & Drinks xo Prosecco & Platters xo Tapas & Tequila xo Spritz & Social xo Girls Night & Giggles xo Wine Down Wednesdays xo Sangria & Sunshine xo Champagne Catch-Ups xo Cocktails & Conversations xo Brunch & Bubbles xo Sip & Social xo Tacos & Tequila xo Sunset Sips xo Fizz & Friends xo Cheese & Chardonnay xo Margs & Mates xo Bites & Bubbles xo Sips, Snacks & Social xo Dinner Party xo Long Lunch xo Sparkling Social xo Bubbles & Banter xo Friday Night Fizz xo Weekend Wind Down xo Sunday Sips xo Plates & Prosecco xo … and everything in between Our Signature Experiences xo FASHION & STYLE Style Your Shape xo Fashionistas xo FOOD & DRINK Foodie Femmes xo Bake It & Take It xo Charcuterie, Cocktails & Champagne xo Champagne & Cocktails xo Wine & Travel xo Boozy Book Club xo WELLNESS, MOVEMENT & NATURE Glow & Grow xo Nature Lovers xo Walking Women xo Tipsy Yoga xo Garden Gurus xo CREATIVITY & EXPRESSION Sip & Sketch xo Champagne & Creativity xo She Creates xo LIFESTYLE, SOCIAL & CONNECTION High Tea Honeys xo Books & Bubbles xo Bestie Connect xo Pawse & Prosecco xo My Love Language is Picnics xo Dine & Dance xo PERSONAL GROWTH & CONFIDENCE Love Your Life xo She Builds xo Ladies in LeadHERship xo Money & Magnetic Women xo SATURDAY RESET SERIES Mindfulness & Mimosas xo Morning Glow xo Coffee & Connection xo Slow Saturday Society xo Move & Mingle xo The Saturday Reset xo Bloom Morning xo Create Your Calm xo The Gentle Hustle xo The Friendship Brunch xo Reset & Rise xo This is your invitation to step into something more — more connection, more joy, more you. Memberships open tomorrow - $50 for 13 months normally $199. SALE ENDS MIDNIGHT Sunday 19th April 2026 OR Sold out prior. Limited spaces across all experiences Find your people. Find your moment. Find your COMMUNITY XO

By popular demand, D is for Dumplings + Donuts! Now that we're in autumn and the weather is getting cooler, what's better than a plate of steaming hot dumplings to start with? **ITINERARY** 11.30am - Meet at JUICY BAO in Chinatown. That's the time it opens, so it's our best opportunity to find a big table to ourselves before the crowd arrives. I recommend that we order separately: the xiaolongbao (steamed pork dumplings with soup filling) is a popular choice - do watch out for the hot soup squirting if it's your first encounter! Preview the menu here: https://restaurantguru.com/Juicy-Bao-Melbourne/menu After lunch, we'll meander along Lt Bourke and Elizabeth St past St Francis Catholic Church and more restaurants to our second destination, SHORTSTOP COFFEE AND DONUTS. Around the corner from Shortstop is GUILDFORD LANE, a charming laneway some of us explored on a previous outing. It's one of my favourite hidden laneways in the CBD - less touristy than AC/DC but no less loved. You'll see what I mean. 1pm - SHORTSTOP COFFEE AND DONUTS Get your caffeine fix and enjoy choosing from the range of fancy flavours: https://www.short-stop.com.au/product-category/melbourne/ The event ends at 1.30pm. P.S. There is an organizer fee of $10 per person for this event. Feel free to pay in cash on the day or PayID me at 0403 413 056 (Serena Low). **GETTING THERE** The closest train station to Chinatown is Melbourne Central.

## ☕🥐 **Brunch at Melissa’s – Because Toast is Better with Friends** 🥐☕ *Melbourne Women’s Over 50 Friendship Group – Northern Branch* Ladies, it’s time for our **monthly brunch at Melissa’s in Templestowe** — where the coffee is strong, the food is fabulous, and the conversation is *far more interesting than anything happening at home*. 😉 📅 **18th April** 🕚 **11:00 AM** 📍 Melissa’s, Templestowe Why you’ll love it: ☕ Coffee that actually works 🥗 Delicious Greek-inspired brunch (yes, olives count as a personality) 🍳 Eggs done properly — finally 😂 Laughter, gossip, and zero pressure to be anywhere else This is your official permission slip to: * ignore housework * abandon responsibilities * and sit around chatting like the interesting, intelligent women you are No rushing. No stress. Just a long, lazy brunch with women who *get it*. 👉 RSVP wisely — brunch spots disappear faster than hot toast with butter 😏

Let’s get together for a relaxed Saturday brunch! This will be the very first event for our group. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends, get out more, or just enjoy good conversation over brunch, this is the perfect place to start. We’ll be meeting at The Goat Gahanna for great food, drinks, and a welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere.

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

**Let’s catch up and take an afternoon break.** **Grab a coffee or snack and let’s chit chat! Gayle and I will bring adult coloring books and/or a simple craft if you’d like to unwind and relax.😊**

**💞 Meet Cincinnati Singles Tonight – Hosted Speed Dating on Zoom** Online speed dating for Cincinnati locals — hosted live on Zoom, personality matched. Each round is a brief one-on-one Zoom chat with a Cincinnati local paired by age and personality. A host keeps the pace comfortable. **Find your age group below:** - 🌍 **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0) **⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places. --- 🎯 **Great fit for:** - 🔥 Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience - Cincinnati locals after personality-matched dates 🧭 **How the session runs** 1. **Register** – Select your age group above and sign up. 2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest. 📍 **Event snapshot** - **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video dates - **Location:** Wherever you're comfortable – no venue, no travel 💡 **Tip:** Just be yourself. That's always the best approach. ⭐ *"The personality matching genuinely works. My matches were spot on."* – Cincinnati local **Frequently Asked Questions** **Do I need anything besides Zoom?** Just Zoom, a webcam, and Wi-Fi. That's it. **Do I need experience?** --- ✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Cincinnati locals tonight. 🥰 ✨ Short-form version for faster scanning. Everything important, without the extra padding.

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.