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Join us for our regular and casual Friday evening, on playing Padel. We reserve our right to adapt the setup according to the audience level, vibe, health, weather, shape etc SETUP ● 2 courts (2 vs 2), 1 team is rotating or taking a rest court 1: minim 6 players court 2: minim 4 players ● 2 courts - 10-12 people (more players, we make small teams and play shorts, all combination; the hosts have the last word. proposals are welcome) ● The event organisers or experienced player are entitled to send players on the second court ● We are respectfull and warm with each other, our cultural and professional background is diverse. ● New proposals are welcome :). Sometimes we adapt. ● The host toghether with the regular players, can ask new or misbehaved players to step out from the court, in order to maintain the good vibes Price to pay (in cash) (Aprox, for this season, could vary with 1-2 euros) ■ 12 euros for 1h ■ 20 euros for 2h ■ If you need a racket, you can rent it from us for 2 € (if available). Otherwise you can always rent from the venue for 5 €. ■ Cancelation 4-6h, ahead or you pay 12 euros the fee for 1h ● We use the monney to cover the courts rent & subscription for renting, smaller hostings or welcome expenses Important ● New commers, intermediate, out of shape, friendly players are playing on their own risk. If they choose to play with advanced players in a more "competitive" way (hitting the ball in the direction of opponent player is allowed). ● Playing competitive is allowed on the first court ● Playing friendly is our main goal. For this we understand both advanced people, who want to consume their energy, and the social people who play for fun. Please collaborate on the court and don't go to advanced court if you are injured or recovering from illness. ● Please anounce the hosts and/or the players on your court, if you have some injuries or specific conditions. ● We love to play social and all levels. ● Be welcoming with newcomers ● Once you know us (couple of games together), You are welcome to hang out with us, even when you can't play.

Welcome Book Lovers! Join our Meet Up Group to find like-minded book readers! This event is for everybody interested in listening or sharing new book content or comment on it. You are welcome just to come for inspiration. You definitely don't need to read books at the moment. It is a gathering for everybody to find like-minded people interested in learning something new. :) Feel free to bring your own book with you. The event will take place at the volunteer organisation MUT. It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna. I am happy to host it there. MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event. If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you. This is the address: Rechte Wienzeile 37, 1040 Wien Walk until the end of the main entrance hall. At the end of the hallway you find a big green gate with a sign of the Social Book Club. Please give your best to be on time so that we can have a nice introduction round together. If you can't attend anymore please cancel the event to give someone else the space to come. :) Check out the Social Book Club Website for more content: https://socialbookclub.de/ Looking forward to seeing you there! :)

Hi everyone — quick update for tonight’s event. Unfortunately, the original performance was canceled last minute, so we’ve made a change to keep the night going. **New plan:** We’ll now be meeting at the Ruby Lissi Hotel bar (Top floor) for a performance by ANNA MAURER. 📍 Venue: Ruby Lissi Hotel bar 🕒 Time: 19:30 I know last-minute changes aren’t ideal, but this should still be a great night for live music and good company. Thanks for being flexible, and I hope to see you there! Feel free to message in the event chat if you have questions or trouble finding the group.

Join us on Friday, for friendly afterwork Beachvolleyball! It is Outdoor on Donaucity Sportcenter! AGENDA Beachvolleyball 3vs3 and 2vs2, 2 courts - 4:00 - 4:10 PM: warm Up - 4:05/4:10 PM: Filling Up the courts - 4:10 - 4:40 PM: 3vs3 Games - 4:40 -5:40/ 5:50 PM: 2vs2 Games - 5:40/5:50 -6:00 PM: Back to 3 vs3 for more social and friendliness 🫠 or maybe tryout some new beach fun. Everyone on the court - everybody will play 2vs2, starting with 6:40 pm (minim 2 or 3 consecutive games, after which will Take 1 Game break) - We Reserve the right to adapt on the court Level and requests of Hosts and regular Players in the aim of maintaining good vibes, be inclusive and playfull. Games are social and fun, Not competitive! It is tended for welbeing, mindfulness, less devices, more fresh Air, Outdoor social and IRP conections. - We Play 2 or 3 Games in a row in the same Team comppsition (plus a small decisive If Teams want it); after that WE mixed with the Players on the other court. - please be mindful and announce asap if u don't come, you are late or the duration (in case u don't intend to play full time). Bring in cash: aprox 10-12 Euros/Person to Cover the courts price. In case we are 4players/ court ( this is 2 vs2 ) then it is 12 Euros/person . Have a ☀️ and warm day!

**Learn Your Camera Workshop** Next Friday, **22/05/2026**, we’re hosting a beginner-friendly 1-hour workshop at **WienMitte Photography Studio**. You’ll learn how to understand your camera settings, take control of manual mode, and start creating better photos with more confidence. **Duration:** 1 hour **Cost:** 15€ **Location:** WienMitte Photography Studio Spaces are limited — DM to reserve your spot.

We meet up to do comfort zone challenges in the streets of Vienna. Our goal is that everyone goes home having had experiences out of their comfort zone. ​​Most important things first: * ​You should speak either German or English to join. * ​​We're coordinating before, during, and after the meetup in our "Social Adventures in Vienna" Telegram group, join it here: [https://t.me/czc_vienna](https://t.me/czc_vienna) * ​​Check out our Instagram to see pictures from previous meetups: [https://www.instagram.com/improv_czc/](https://www.instagram.com/improv_czc/) ​​Experience the fun to get out of your comfort zone, to grow beyond your expectations and to surprise yourself! Join the event to experience how easy it can be to be thrown in new situations! ​​What will we do? * ​​Introduction into the "comfort zone challenge" * ​​Introducing ourselves and our goals for this meetup * ​​Deciding on the groups & challenges * ​​(Optional) group-warm-up * ​​Doing the challenges in group of 3-4 * ​​Reflection: Meeting in a bar to reflect and have a drink ​​Be aware that consuming alcohol is discouraged until reflection. Also, make sure you have enough time to attend the event through to the end, since the reflection is an important part of the process and a good opportunity to let the other participants learn from your experience. ​--- ​Wir treffen uns, um Comfort Zone Challenges in den Straßen von Wien zu machen! Unser Ziel ist es, dass jede/r nach Hause geht mit dem Erlebnis, aus seiner/ihrer Komfortzone gegangen zu sein.

**Lachkrampf – Das deutsche Open Mic im The Comedy Pub. Jede Woche neue Comedians, neue Witze und jede Menge Lacher. Eintritt frei!** **[GRATIS TICKETS BUCHEN!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/deutsches-stand-up-comedy-open-mic-lachkrampf-thecomedypub-tickets-PFLZ8G?ref=MeetUp)** Bereit für einen Abend voller Lacher und unerwarteter Comedy-Momente? Willkommen bei **Lachkrampf**, dem deutschen Open Mic im **The Comedy Pub**! Hier probieren erfahrene Comedians neue Gags aus, und mutige Neulinge wagen sich zum ersten Mal ans Mikrofon. Von überraschenden One-Linern bis hin zu schrägen Alltagsgeschichten – hier ist alles möglich! ### 🤔 **Was ist ein Open Mic?** Ein **Open Mic** ist die Spielwiese der Comedians. Hier testen Profis neues Material und Anfänger wagen ihre ersten Schritte ins Rampenlicht. Es kann grandios werden... oder grandios schiefgehen – aber genau das macht den Charme aus! Das Publikum ist live dabei, wenn neue Witze entstehen oder alte Pointen in neuem Glanz erstrahlen. ### 🍻 **The Comedy Pub – Wiens Einziger Stand-Up Comedy Club** Mitten im Herzen Wiens, in der **Kettenbrückengasse 7**, findet ihr **The Comedy Pub** – den einzigen echten Stand-Up Comedy Club der Stadt! In gemütlicher Pub-Atmosphäre, mit einem breiten Angebot an Getränken und Snacks, könnt ihr die besten Comedians Wiens live erleben. Hier wird gelacht, gefeiert und jede Menge improvisiert. ### 💡 **Warum ist der Eintritt frei? (Spenden Willkommen!)** Comedy lebt vom Publikum – ohne eure Reaktionen funktioniert es nicht! Euer Lachen, Klatschen oder auch das betretene Schweigen helfen den Comedians, ihre Gags zu verbessern. Deshalb ist der Eintritt kostenlos, aber Spenden sind herzlich willkommen. Wenn ihr einen tollen Abend hattet, zeigt uns ein bisschen Liebe. ### 🎟️ **Verhaltensregeln für das Publikum:** Damit der Abend für alle unvergesslich wird, bitten wir euch um Folgendes: * **Seid pünktlich:** Wir starten pünktlich! * **Befolgt die Anweisungen:** Ist wirklich nicht schwer. * **Lacht, wenn es lustig ist:** Eure Reaktionen machen die Show aus. * **Spendet, wenn es euch gefallen hat:** Damit unterstützt ihr die lokale Comedy-Szene. * **Kein Zwischenrufen:** Ihr werdet verlieren. Jedes Mal. * **Nicht quatschen während der Show:** Respektiert die Comedians und die anderen Gäste. Dies ist nicht euer Wohnzimmer – es ist ein Privileg, hier zu sein. Wenn ihr die Show, das Publikum oder die Comedians stört, fliegt ihr raus. Keine Rückerstattung, keine zweite Chance. Wir sind hier für gute Vibes und großartige Comedy – versaut das nicht! ### 🎉 **Lachkrampf – Der lustigste Abend in Wien, jede Woche neu!** #Lachkrampf #OpenMicWien #TheComedyPub #WienLacht #DeutscheComedy #StandUpOpenMic #ComedyNightVienna #LachenIstGesund #WienEvents #LiveComedy #LustigInWien #ComedyShowcase #HumorHochZehn #ComedyInWien #KostenloseComedy #SpendenWillkommen #DeutschsprachigeComedy #ComediansAusWien #ComedyClubWien #BühneFrei #HumorAusÖsterreich #StandUpNight #LivePerformance #LokaleComedians #ViennaLaughs #DonnerstagsLachen #WitzigeDonnerstage #OpenMicNight #BesteComedyWien #TheComedyPubVienna

### 🚴‍♀️ City-Water-Loop: Entdecke Wien auf zwei Rädern! Erlebe die schönsten Seiten Wiens auf einer entspannten 30 km Fahrradtour entlang der Donau und des Donaukanals! Wir radeln durch grüne Parks, vorbei an malerischen Ufern und enden in einer der coolsten Strandbars der Stadt. Perfekt für alle, die neue Leute kennenlernen, aktiv sein und Wien von seiner schönsten Seite erleben möchten! ### 📅 EVENT DETAILS * **Datum:** Samstag, 23. Mai 2026 * **Uhrzeit:** 12:00 Uhr (pünktlich!) * **Treffpunkt:** Praterstern, WienMobil Rad - Fahrradmietstation (https://maps.app.goo.gl/RYep3PSzPiTvjicq8) * **Dauer:** \~3-5 Stunden (inkl. Pausen) * **Distanz:** 28-30 km * **Schwierigkeitsgrad:** ⭐⭐ Leicht bis Mittel (flache Strecke, geteerte Radwege) * **Tempo:** Gemütlich & Community-orientiert - KEINE Rennveranstaltung! * **Sprachen:** Deutsch, Russisch, Englisch ### 🗺️ ROUTE & PROGRAMM Unsere Route wurde sorgfältig geplant und auf normalen sowie E-Bikes getestet: 1. **Start:** 📍 Praterstern, Citybike-Station 1. **Praterallee** – durch den grünen Prater 1. **Donauinsel** – entlang des Wassers (erste Pause: 15 Min.) 1. **Schilfhütte** – Naturpause am Ufer 1. **Fahrradbrücke** – spektakulärer Blick auf die Donau 1. **Donaukanal** – urbanes Wien, Street Art, Lokalkolorit 1. **Urania** – kurze Verschnaufpause 1. **ZIEL: Strandbar Herrmann** 🍹 – Entspannung, Getränke, neue Freunde! ### 🌟 WAS DICH ERWARTET * ✅ **Malerische Route** – Die beste Kombination aus Natur und Stadt * ✅ **Neue Freunde** – Triff Gleichgesinnte aus Wien und der ganzen Welt * ✅ **Entspanntes Tempo** – Wir warten auf alle! Community steht an erster Stelle * ✅ **Sicherheit** – Erfahrene Guides, klare Route * ✅ **Fotostopps** – Perfekte Instagram-Momente garantiert! 📸 * ✅ **Finale Entspannung** – Gemütlicher Ausklang in der Strandbar ### 🎒 WAS DU MITBRINGEN SOLLTEST **Erforderlich:** * 🚲 Fahrrad (Optionen siehe unten) * 💧 Wasser – min. 0,5 Liter * ☀️ Sonnenschutz – Creme, Sonnenbrille, Kappe * 🍫 Snacks – leichte Energie für unterwegs * 😊 Gute Laune! **Optional:** * 📱 Handy (für Fotos & Navigation) * 🧥 Leichte Jacke (falls es kühler wird) ### 🚲 FAHRRAD-OPTIONEN #### Option 1: Eigenes Fahrrad (EMPFOHLEN!) Wenn du ein eigenes Fahrrad hast – perfekt! Bitte vor der Tour checken: * ✅ Funktionierende Bremsen * ✅ Aufgepumpte Reifen * ✅ Optional: Fahrradschloss für Pausen #### Option 2: WienMobil Citybike * 🟢 Erste Stunde GRATIS! * 🟢 Nächste Stunden: €1-2/Stunde * 🟢 Einfach per App buchen: WienMobil (iOS/Android) * 🟢 Stationen überall in Wien **So geht's:** 1. WienMobil App downloaden 1. Registrieren (Kreditkarte nötig) 1. "Citybike" auswählen 1. Nächste Station finden 1. Leihen & losfahren! 📍 **Startpunkt Citybike-Station:** Praterstern (direkt am Treffpunkt!) ### 🚦 WICHTIGE INFOS * ⏱ **Pünktlichkeit:** Bitte um 12:00 Uhr am Treffpunkt sein – wir starten gemeinsam! * 🚴 **Tempo:** Entspannt, ca. 10-12 km/h – wir warten an jeder Kreuzung auf alle * ⛑️ **Sicherheit:** Helm empfohlen (aber nicht Pflicht) * 📞 **Kontakt:** Bei Verspätung/Fragen: schreibe in unsere Meetup-Gruppe * 🌧 **Wetter:** Bei Starkregen wird das Event verschoben (Info am Vorabend) ### 💚 ÜBER MEET & MOVE VIENNA Wir sind ein internationales Community-Projekt für aktive Menschen in Wien! **Unsere Mission:** * 🌟 Menschen zusammenbringen * 🚴‍♀️ Wien aktiv erleben * 🌍 Eine offene, internationale Gemeinschaft schaffen * 🎉 Regelmäßige Events: Sport, Kultur, Outdoor, Spaß! Egal ob neu in Wien oder Alteingesessen – alle sind willkommen! ### ✅ ANMELDUNG & TEILNAHME 1. **RSVP auf Meetup** – klicke "Ich nehme teil" 1. **Tritt unserer Telegram-Gruppe bei** – [kommt bald...] 1. **Bereite dein Fahrrad vor** (oder buche WienMobil) 1. **Komm pünktlich zum Praterstern** um 12:00 Uhr 1. **Suche nach unserem Flag/Schild:** "Meet & Move Vienna" 🚩 Fragen? Schreib uns in der Meetup-Gruppe oder per Direktnachricht! ### 🎫 KOSTEN **💰 Teilnahme: KOSTENLOS!** **Eigenkosten:** * Fahrrad (WienMobil ab €0 erste Stunde) * Getränke/Essen am Ziel (optional) ### 📸 TEILE DEINE ERLEBNISSE Poste deine Fotos mit: **#MeetAndMoveVienna #CityWaterLoop #BikeVienna** Wir freuen uns darauf, deine Momente zu sehen! 📸✨ ### 🌟 WORAUF WARTEST DU? Schnapp dir dein Fahrrad, triff neue Leute und entdecke Wien auf die schönste Art! 🚴‍♀️💚 **Bis Samstag am Praterstern! 👋 in**

Outdoors are back! You are invited to hike with us **on Sunday 24th May** through the peaceful silence of the Green Prater's vast forest, walking all the way to its far side! We meet at 13:55 outside the Praterstern station, on the side of the station that looks at the Prater. The exact **Meeting Point** is just outside the tunnel with the large bicycle parking. In Google Maps look for "Türkis Praterstern", we will wait in front of this restaurant. A funny little pug named Uschi will be with us! We start hiking exactly at 14:00 and we mainly follow the Stadtwanderweg 9. After 2 hours of walk, we'll do a 30-minute stop to have a short picnic in a meadow if it is not wet (please bring a blanket and some snack for you!). We plan to be back at the Praterstern station at 18:00. Please bring 1 liter of water and wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothes. The walk is long (about 12 km) and the terrain might be wet in some points if it rained the day before. If heavy rain is forecasted we'll postpone the hike and notify all participants 48 hours before the event. IMPORTANT: This is not a guided hike, but simply a chance to experience nature around Vienna together, so everyone is responsible for their own health and safety. If you need more information, please ask in the comments.

To contact the main organizer for any information about our events, please use this number: +436767401074 (Also WhatsApp) Welcome to our friendly badminton event! Let's get moving, improve our game, and make new friends. We will be playing every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM. **Very important: this event is for you if your level is intermediate or any higher level above that. 🏸🙂** **If you're joining us for the first time, the organizer will contact you directly to confirm that you have the required level for this event.** Feather shuttlecock will be used for this event, and it will be provided by the host. The location: Tennispoint, Baumgasse 87, 1030 Wien The Price: We try our best to provide you with the best price in Vienna. You will be paying 10 euros for 2 hours. How to pay: We accept card payments and cash (card payments are preferred) Number of players: It depends on how many courts we get, 6 for 1 court and about 10-11 for 2 courts (so we can take a small break between matches) Remember to bring your own racket please, or you can rent one at the reception for about 3 euros **Cancellation policy:** 1- Canceling 48 hours before the event = free cancellation 2- Cancellation after the 48-hour deadline = we will ask you kindly to pay the event fee if we are not able to find a suitable replacement. (No exception) In case of not paying = banned from future events. See you on the court :)

A Branch of the **Social Book Club** focusing on International Cinema. I find films based on the taste profile of the cinephiles that regularly attend. We the Lovely Folks of the **Social Film Club, are back for the 30th Edition** this Saturday! 🎬🌿🕊️ ☀️ We start at **18:30** hrs. Films chosen for this week are: 🎥 **Either one of these two** 🎥**slow, dreamlike masterpieces** — we'll decide together: **1\. The Spirit of the Beehive \(1973\)** A haunting Spanish film seen through the eyes of a young girl after the Civil War. Childhood, silence, and imagination — sparked by a screening of Frankenstein. Mysterious and quietly devastating. IMDb: 7.8/10 – Runtime: 1h 39m. OR **2\. Mirror \(1975\)** Tarkovsky's personal collage of memory, dreams, and Russian history. Childhood, war, and time — drifting between past and present. Non-linear and visually overwhelming. IMDb: 8.0/10 – Runtime: 1h 47m. 🍽️ Post Meetup Food at **China Zentrum Stiegengasse!** 😁😁 If you just joined, please fill up this survey so we can better tailor the films we show. [https://forms.gle/juPwhehSV2NosLee9](https://forms.gle/juPwhehSV2NosLee9) **PS -** I can guarantee comfortable seating for 10 people. People in the waitlist can show up as well, because a lot of people sign up but don't show up. The event takes place at the Social Welfare organization called **MUT**. It is an organisation that works on social issues such as Emergency & Homeless Assistance, Food Rescue and Environment Protection. MUT is a non profit organization that provides us with the space to host the event. A small donation towards their cause helps them a lot.

Hi everyone! How are you doing? Has the week been treating you well? I hope so 😊 ✨ Ready for the weekend and to find out where we'll meet? *Here's the Saturday meet-up announcement* 🥁🥁🥁 🌟 💃🏻 *You are invited!* 🕺 🌟 🗓️ *23.05.26* 🕗 *20:00 o'clock* 🏠 *Quentin* 📍 *Kaiserstraße 96, 1070 Wien* After the event, we can move on to the bars in the U6 arcades. Please *register* for the event if you're coming. And *deregister* if you can't join the group. See you soon. 🤩 Cheers, 🌞 ✨ ✨ [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bJK7BNtrGkTmjdx69?g_st=ac](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bJK7BNtrGkTmjdx69?g_st=ac)

⭐️Join us for a wonderful day outdoors at Prater park for a picnic!🍒 Please read carefully

✨Gather your blankets, pack your picnic baskets🥝, and get ready have a relaxing time filled with fun, food, and friendly people.
We're inviting you to enjoy the fresh air, the warmth of the sun, and the joy of good company.

🙌What to Expect:
Designated picnic areas where you can spread out your blankets and enjoy your homemade or store-bought snacks🥑 💎Participation fee is 10€.


A chance to meet and mingle with fellow board game lovers in your community🏸
A friendly atmosphere perfect for a casual hangout or party games.

⛳️What to Bring:
A picnic blanket or lawn chairs for comfortable seating.
A picnic basket filled with your favorite foods and beverages
Sunscreen and hats to protect yourself from the sun, as well as layers in case it gets chilly.
Any board games you'd like to play or share - the more, the better!✨ How to find? Come to metro station Donauinsel, don’t be late, we will gather at the entrance and then go to the location. If you are late, exact location will be in comments at 12.30.

Join us for our regular and casual Sunday on playing Padel. We reserve our right to adapt the setup according to the audience level, vibe, health, weather, shape etc SETUP ● 2 courts (2 vs 2), 1 team is rotating or taking a rest court 1: minim 6 players court 2: minim 4 players ● 2 courts - 10-12 people (more players, we make small teams and play shorts, all combination; the hosts have the last word. proposals are welcome) ● The event organisers or experienced player are entitled to send players on the second court ● We are respectfull and warm with each other, our cultural and professional background is diverse. ● New proposals are welcome :). Sometimes we adapt. ● The host toghether with the regular players, can ask new or misbehaved players to step out from the court, in order to maintain the good vibes Price to pay (in cash) (Aprox, for this season, could vary with 1-2 euros) ■ 12 euros for 1h ■ 20 euros for 2h ■ If you need a racket, you can rent it from us for 2 € (if available). Otherwise you can always rent from the venue for 5 €. ■ Cancelation 4-6h, ahead or you pay 10 euros the fee for 1h ● We use the money to cover the courts rent & subscription for renting, smaller hostings or welcome expenses Important ● New commers, intermediate, out of shape, friendly players are playing on their own risk. If they choose to play with advanced players in a more "competitive" way (hitting the ball in the direction of opponent player is allowed). ● Playing competitive is allowed on the first court ● Playing friendly is our main goal. For this we understand both advanced people, who want to consume their energy, and the social people who play for fun. Please collaborate on the court and don't go to advanced court if you are injured or recovering from illness. ● Please anounce the hosts and/or the players on your court, if you have some injuries or specific conditions. ● We love to play social and all levels. ● Be welcoming with newcomers ● Once you know us (couple of games together), You are welcome to hang out with us, even when you can't play.

Who’s up for a pizza night at the highly requested Pizza House? 🍕🍻 Join us at for great pizza, good laughs, and even better company! Come hungry and ready for a cheesy good time.

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Shibam Coffee](https://shibamcoffee.com/)!

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

**History** The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville. Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people. As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support. The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts. In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area. **Map of the Park** Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks. The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.