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The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
About the Book: The One Thing
In The One Thing Book,
Gary Keller and Jay Papasan challenge the myth that success comes from doing more. Instead, they argue that extraordinary results come from narrowing your focus to the single most important thing. Built around one powerful question: "What's the ONE thing I can do, such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?" the book offers a practical framework for cutting through noise, protecting your time, and achieving disproportionate results.
Why join this meetup?
Join a round of discussion between people who like personal development and are willing to exchange about what they learned, know and have newly discovered through the book!
Whether you've read the whole book, just started, or are simply curious, this meetup is for you. We'll explore:
💡 Why doing less (but better) beats doing more
💡 How to identify your ONE thing in work and life
💡 The Domino Effect's role in life
💡 The real cost of multitasking and scattered focus
💡 Practical time-blocking strategies that protect what matters
💡 Real-life applications from the book
💡 Your own wins, struggles, and takeaways
Fast Friending – Real Connections! (25-45/Drink Offer)
Has it been just you and your phone lately? It’s easy to feel connected yet still feel alone. Digital interactions can’t replace the warmth of eye contact, real laughter, and meaningful conversations. True connection happens when we step away from our screens and show up as ourselves — present, open, and engaged.
At Fast Friending, we create spaces where real relationships begin. - just genuine conversations and shared moments. Because nothing compares to meeting face-to-face, discovering common ground, and walking away with a connection that truly feels real.
**You will need to buy a ticket for attending -**
[https://lux23rdmay.eventbrite.co.uk](https://lux23rdmay.eventbrite.co.uk)
\*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account.
TICKETS:-
Early Bird - €5 / person
Regular Ticket - €10 / person
Cash at meetup: If you do not purchase a ticket in advance then you can pay Shye cash of €15 when you attend.
**Here’s how your evening will flow:-**
**7:00 PM – Welcome**
Arrive at 7:00 PM and be welcomed by your host, Shye, who will guide the evening and help with introductions. Feeling shy? Come a little early and she’ll ease you into small-group conversations. You’re also welcome to bring a lady friend along for free.
**7:30 – 8:30 PM \| Fast Friending**
Chat with a new attendee every 3 minutes, ensuring you meet a variety of like-minded ladies and gentlemen.
**After 8:30 PM \| Open Mingling**
Reconnect with those you enjoyed speaking to and continue meaningful conversations at your own pace
\- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\!
\- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\.
\- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 45 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\.
\- We are not a dating group\. Our events are not organised to manage your dating life\. Our group is created to help ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. Please do not attend our event if a perfect gender balance is important for your enjoyment of our meet\-up\.
Why do we have tickets?
1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication.
2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved.
3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity.
ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)-
We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk).
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You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas.
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**Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.**
Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing ](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing)
How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs)
Morning pilates in a park
Join for an amateur pilates session in a park 🧘♀️
Bring your own mat 🫶
*Meeting for women only
Meetup in the Park! Talk, Sip & Socialise— International Language Exchange Night
Want to practise French 🇫🇷 German 🇩🇪 English 🇬🇧 Luxembourgish 🇱🇺 — or ANY language you can find a partner for?
Then join our crew of friendly expats & locals for a night of chats, laughs & global energy 🎉
In Luxembourg, speaking multiple languages is basically a superpower 🦸♂️🦸♀️ — but this meetup is all about connection, not perfection. Beginners, pros & “I understand but can’t speak” people — all welcome 😄
Don’t feel like practising a language?
😎 No worries — you’re STILL totally welcome!
come hang out, meet people & enjoy the international vibes anyway 🥂✨
Come for the languages — stay for the laughter, friendships & drinks 🍹
✨ What You’ll Find
✔ Super chill atmosphere 😌
✔ Expats from everywhere 🌍
✔ Zero pressure — just vibes ✨
✔ “How do you say…?” moments 🤔😂
✔ Old friends & new — ❤️
🍹 AFTER-EXCHANGE APÉRO 🤩
Languages warm-up…
Drinks cool-down…
Balance restored 😌🍺
Most weeks we wander to another bar afterwards for beer, bites & bonus socialising.
Just follow the organisers — they know the 🔥 hotspots 😉
🪧 HOW IT WORKS
➡️ Sit with the group for the language you want to practise
➡️ Look for the table signs 📍
➡️ Switch groups anytime — totally chill
➡️ Rare language? Post in the group & find your match 💫
➡️ Luxembourgish shows up too 🇱🇺
⚠️ By attending, you agree organisers can’t be held liable for regulation violations
(or accidental grammar crimes 😜)
Brazilian Zouk Night: Workshop & Social
The long awaited Brazilian Zouk night is back!
Join us on **MAY** **23** at Lumi Studio for a fun, beginner-friendly Brazilian Zouk workshop followed by an open social dance.
Be part of Brazilian Zouk Luxembourg!✨
Workshop: 𝟭𝟴:𝟯𝟬 – 𝟭𝟵:𝟯𝟬 \| All levels welcome
Explore Brazilian Zouk techniques in a fun and supportive environment.
Social: 𝟭𝟵:𝟯𝟬 – 𝟮𝟮:𝟯𝟬
Enjoy an open dance floor, great music, and connect with the local Zouk community.
Taught by: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗮 & 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗲
Luxembourg’s dedicated Brazilian Zouk instructors.
Manuela is a certified teacher with 9 years of experience and while Filipe brings his energy and dedication to create a dynamic, fun and supportive learning experience for all levels. Together, they are committed to sharing high-quality Zouk in Luxembourg.
Location: 𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗶 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼
📍 42, rue Demy Schlechter 2512 Bonnevoie, Luxembourg
Street parking and nearby parking options available.
Pricing: Workshop + Social €15
Workshop only €12
Social only €7
Payment accepted via cash, Revolut, or PayPal.
Come share the floor with familiar faces and new ones. A beautiful opportunity to reconnect, share the dance and keep building the Brazilian Zouk community in Luxembourg🇱🇺🇧🇷
Let's go bowling together at Strike in Howald on Saturday 23 May!
Let's go bowling again together, this time at Strike in Howald!
Bowling is great fun because none of us are very good at it, but it's a fun time especially as we chat around drinks and nibbles :)
Strike does have other games available on-site, though for now I have only reserved the bowling. If you would like to play pool, darts, or shuffleboard while there, you can book it separately or we can inquire about availability when we get there.
I've booked two lanes for two hours, and we can be up to 6 people per lane. I have already paid for the booking and shoe rentals, which comes out to 20€ per person. I can only know that you are 100% coming if you pre-pay, so please reach out to me privately for Payconiq, bank transfer, or Revolut details! Thanks!
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Sunday Coffee @Florence Belair & Picnic in the Park
Hey everyone!
The weather’s finally turning nice, so let’s go grab a cup of coffee at Florence Coffee Belair and then head to the nearby Park Merl to make the most of it with a chill picnic on Sunday! 🌳☀️
Bring along: blankets, snacks, drinks, games, and whatever else you’d like to share or enjoy.
Meeting point: Florence Coffee Belair. When we head to the park, I will share the precise location.
If you enjoy the event, a voluntary donation is appreciated to help cover organisation costs - BE06967188175922.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Kate
Sunday Art Brunch + Ink Painting
An ink painting workshop, an ancient art practiced on rice paper or silk, which combines elegance, tradition, and artistic expression through slow and meditative gestures.
You will be guided by Yemin Yin, a recognized artist trained in London and Canton. Her ink paintings are found in collections worldwide.
This experience includes:
• A guided 2-hour workshop to discover the timeless elegance of ink painting in a small group
• With all the materials provided (ink, brushes, rice paper)
• A premium floral tea served throughout the session
• Chinese pastries (light dim sum style)
• Your artwork to take home
€49 / person
No experience required.
🌐 AI & Everyone — Biggest in-person meetup of the month (Luxembourg City)
This one is going to be big. Like, really big. ✨
**AI & Everyone** is back — and this is the biggest edition before summer.
If you've been waiting for the right moment to show up, meet the community, and get on top of everything happening in **AI right now** — this is it. 🙌
We'll be sharing exciting news about what's coming next for **AI & Coffee** — meetups and community updates you won't want to miss.
This is more than a gathering. It's where Luxembourg's **AI community** — and beyond — comes together.
Curious minds, builders, creators, professionals, students. All in one room. All welcome. **☕**
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**AI & Everyone** is one of many formats hosted by the AI & Coffee Team - but this one is the biggest one that only happens once a month in a special setup. There is **a limit on attendees**, so make sure to reserve your spot as early as possible.
Our next gathering will be on **Sunday, 24 May**, at **Häerz**
(44 Grand Rue 1660, · Luxembourg, LU).
The official event is **from 15h00 to 18h00**, but **make sure to come a bit eariler so you can make the most out of it**.
Here's what to expect 👇
🎤 Community members pitching their projects and initiatives
🔬 Live demos happening in every corner of the room
🤝 Open networking, interviews and real conversations
🌍 AI news, trends, tools and real-world applications
💡 And announcements you'll want to hear first
The official programme runs 15h00 to 18h00 — but come early to make the most of it, and stay as long as you like after.
Spots are limited and this edition will sell out. ⚡
After 18h00, the gathering is free to continue for dinner at the restaurant, so there’s space for organic conversations, networking, and community building.
💡 **Special feature:**
If you would like the opportunity to pitch your ideas or share your project at the beginning of the event, please contact one of the hosts or via the Whatsapp group that AI & Coffee has for the community. (This Whatsapp group is only accessible for people who have attended one of our events.)
☕ **We’ll gather for open conversations about:**
• AI news, trends, tools, and real-world applications
• Personal projects, ideas, and reflections
• Ethics, creativity, and the societal impact of AI
• Connecting, learning, and building community
👥 **Who’s welcome?**
Everyone. Students, developers, creatives, entrepreneurs, researchers, or anyone simply curious about AI. No experience required.
💡 **What to expect**
• Casual, open atmosphere
• Guests from the community presenting at the start
• Free-flowing conversations and networking
• No pressure, no presentations (except for invited pitches)
🎉 The event is free. Drinks or food are at your own expense.
🎟️ Please download the MeetUp app and have your ticket ready to check-in at the entrance.
Bring your curiosity, questions, and an open mind — and let’s explore AI together.
Santoor Concert & Meditation
Experience an evening of music, stillness, and inner peace at the Concert-Meditation event at Le Royal Hotel Luxembourg.
 Sunday, May 24, 2026
Location: Le Royal Hotel Luxembourg
 Fewer than 50 tickets remain.
 Tickets: €10–€20
Reserve your place here:
[https://tinyurl.com/4m7chuvh](https://tinyurl.com/4m7chuvh?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExY3VUYmlpYUU2cFhOZE5uaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6vHQqzB1R95cNPq77A61eTe0DsnXaavWa6bwu35oSMRNtGkyBBTt6oaMCgpw_aem_T3LuqThWogRAO-ieyoSF7Q)
May book selection: The Melancholy of Resistance by László Krasznahorkai
In 2025, Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art". Let's see what that looks like.
*GoodReads Summary:*
A powerful, surreal novel, in the tradition of Gogol, about the chaotic events surrounding the arrival of a circus in a small Hungarian town. The Melancholy of Resistance, László Krasznahorkai's magisterial novel, depicts a chain of mysterious events in a small Hungarian town. A circus, promising to display the stuffed body of the largest whale in the world, arrives in the dead of winter, prompting bizarre rumours. Word spreads that the circus folk have a sinister purpose in mind, and the frightened citizens cling to any manifestation of order they can find - music, cosmology, fascism. The novel's characters are unforgettable: the evil Mrs. Eszter, plotting her takeover of the town; her weakling husband; and Valuska, our hapless hero with his head in the clouds, who is the tender center of the book, the only pure and noble soul to be found. Compact, powerful and intense, The Melancholy of Resistance, as its enormously gifted translator George Szirtes puts it, "is a slow lava flow of narrative, a vast black river of type." And yet, miraculously, the novel, in the words of The Guardian, "lifts the reader along in lunar leaps and bounds."
Bealtaine Festival (12-15km)
**Hello Friends!**
**Jörg suggested going to the "Bealtaine Festival" this weekend.**
**This implies a high probability that there will be food.**
[Bealtaine Festival Flyer](https://www.schuttrange.lu/media/7b69325e-b32b-4613-b1ab-00d829b8d928/bealtaine-2026.pdf)
**UPDATE: Ticket needed if you want to go to the festival!** [Online Ticket Sale](https://bealtaine.lgs.lu/event/bealtaine-2026/)
**Do you remember the Celtic village we passed by during our "Plane Spotting" hike a while ago?**
**This time we're starting in a village with the beautiful name of "Schrassig", not far from Oetrange train station.**
**We will get close to Sandweiler and the airport, and after about 9km, we will take our lunch break at one of the famous plane-spotting sites.**
**Make sure to leave some room for whatever food we will find at the festival!**
**Do you remember the long and steep asphalt road from Münsbach up to Neuhäusgen? We will skip that!**
**And do you remember the steep descent where we crossed the road first, and then the river where the bridge was missing?**
**We will go up there!**
**After 12km, we will arrive at the Celtic village and spend some time at the festival. Back to Schrassig is just 3 more kilometers and only downhill.**
**Depending on the weather, mood, and individual curiosity about alternative paths, we might do a shortcut or even a little extension, we might get lost completely and call the extraction helicopter (kidding).**
**Bring enough water, it's going to be hot!**
**Meeting Point:**
**We will meet at the Bus stop "Bastenhaff" in Schrassig and turn the village into a parking lot.**
**https://maps.app.goo.gl/2V3vE3rMQWvb7Udx5**
**Public Transport:**
**You can take train RB 4810 towards "Wasserbillig", leaving "Gare Centrale" at 10:42, arriving in Oetrange at 10:55.**
**7 minutes later, you take Bus 325 towards "Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsback" and exit in Schrassig at the stop "Bastenhaff" at 11:023**
**Car Pool:**
**If you come by car, you might offer a seat to a friendly co-hiker.**
**https://groupcarpool.com/t/dv25xk**
**Passengers, please get into the cars of your favorite driver or place of departure, or on the waiting list if there's no free seat at the moment.**
**Don't forget to remove yourself from the waiting list when you find a seat in a car!**
**Disclaimer:**
**The hike is at your own risk, and please make sure to wear proper shoes and bring some water for yourself!**
**Looking forward to hiking with you!**
**Jens.**
Luxembourg Shivyog Forum
We are happy to extend our invitation to one and all to join the Luxembourg Shivyog Forum events every Sunday from 9.00 am to 11.15 am.
Shivyog Forum is a platform of positive and like-minded people, interested in spiritual growth, self-healing and self-awareness. Every week, through virtual videos, Avdhoot Baba Shivanand ji blesses and shares the Divine sacred secrets and knowledge through discourses, guided sacred meditations, chanting of Mantras and Bhajans for overall life transformation.
This helps the Forum members to progress in their spiritual journey, in establishing deeper connection with one’s inner being, in ability to forgive and love others, in improved emotional and physical health, mental peace, healthy relationship leading to the awakening and purification of the body mind and soul.
If you wish to get connected with the Avdhoota and practice deep healing meditations, kriyas and bhajans that can change your life, you are warmly welcome to become a member and join us!
Yearly membership fee is a nominal US$ 50 to be paid directly to India to the Shivyog Ashram but your are welcome to attend the first Forum event free.
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Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
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
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Drunken Philosophy: What’s up with all the AI hate?
**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion
**Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?**
A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad.
My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one.
Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it?
I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction.
Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends.
No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.
COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP
We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !!
Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :)
Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson
Namaste, Frank Tennyson
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Trails & Ales! Blendon Woods Metro Park / Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
**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.
Starting and Maintaining Relationships
This is a free in-person meeting.
Let's talk about relationships in such a way that you can really benefit from the knowledge.
We can talk about
* Soulmates
* How to start a relationship
* How to maintain a relationship
* How to pick the right partner
* How to recognize the red flags
* How to improve communication
* How to avoid argument and fights
* How to increase trust
You ask the questions, we'll talk about them.
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This group is sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.



















