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Atelier d’impro Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel ! L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective ! Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi ! Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés. L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe. La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise, Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères, Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres … Infos pratiques : - Nombre de participants limité - Prévoir une tenue confortable -Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler - Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers. Hocine et Solène

¡Hola! 😊 Ven a disfrutar de un momento único de relajación y bienestar con sauna, hammam y jacuzzi. Muy importante tienes que venir aqui y voy a contactarte 🔹 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) **Como se pasa ?** La combinación de calor seco, vapor y baño de burbujas es ideal para recargar energías y relajarse profundamente antes de empezar una nueva semana. Nos reuniremos en un pequeño grupo para compartir un momento de bienestar. La actividad se llevará a cabo en el espacio VIP en la planta superior de la piscina. Lo más divertido es ir juntos en vélib desde el metro Porte de Saint Cloud hasta la piscina, lo organizaremos a través del chat como se indica aquí… 📲 Date un verdadero momento de relajación, sin gastar mucho, gracias a nuestra tarifa especial de solo 15€. **Información práctica:** 🕖 Horario: a partir de las 15h ℹ️ Detalles del evento y preguntas: en los comentarios de la app gratuita Socializus ⚠️ Traje de baño y gorro de piscina homologado obligatorios 📲 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios el día del evento): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE **Cómo participar:** Descarga la app gratuita Socializus para obtener el mapa detallado, el punto de encuentro y los mensajes del grupo: www.socializus.org **Nuestras redes sociales:** 🔹 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/ ](https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE (Activa “Recibir todo” para no perderte nada) 🔹 Grupo de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/ 🔹 Página de Facebook – Fotos, recuerdos y noticias: https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/ 🔹 Socializus: www.socializus.org 🔹 Conviértete en organizador: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm Somos una asociación sin fines de lucro y compartimos un descuento en la tarifa. 💸 ✦✦ Puede haber cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza a través de la app Socializus. Por favor, inscríbete solo si estás seguro/a de asistir, ¡contamos contigo! 😊 📸 / 🎥 Al participar en nuestra actividad, aceptas ser fotografiado/a y/o filmado/a. Las fotos y videos se compartirán en nuestras redes sociales y podrán usarse con fines comerciales. También puedes publicar tus propias fotos con el hashtag #socializus .................................................. ........................ 🕑 Por favor, respeta los horarios. .................................................. ........................ ¡Nos vemos pronto! 🚴 El equipo de Meetup

Une maraude, c’est l’occasion d’aller à la rencontre des sans-abris, de partager un café, un peu de nourriture, des vêtements et des kits d’hygiène. Mais une maraude, c’est aussi et surtout oser se confronter à l’essentiel. Au-delà de nos préjugés, les femmes et les hommes vivant dans la rue n’ont plus de superflu : ni dans leurs possessions, ni dans leur manière d’être. Permettre la rencontre, et grâce à cette rencontre, partager ce qui nous rend humains : la dignité, le respect, l’écoute et la bienveillance. Sans rien attendre. Nos maraudes démarrent à 18h30 par un point permettant à toutes les équipes de se coordonner avant de partir à la rencontre des personnes vers 19h maximum. Nous finissons la maraude par une conclusion à La Passerelle à 21h30. **RDV à** ***La Passerelle*** \- 26 rue de Crussol \- 75011 Paris (Métro Oberkampf/République/Filles du Calvaire) Pour plus d'infos et pour participer : lapasserelle75011@gmail.com

Mike’s Bootcamp passe à la vitesse supérieure. J'ai le plaisir d'accueillir mon amie Karima — @kurlygirl sur Instagram, Championne du Monde et d'Algérie de Viet Vo Dao — pour une séance explosive mêlant boxe, cardio et renforcement musculaire. Débutants comme sportifs confirmés, vous êtes les bienvenus. Pas besoin d'avoir fait de boxe, on part de zéro. 💥 AU PROGRAMME → Initiation au shadow boxing animée par Karima → Circuit renfo + cardio en zones → Finisher collectif → Co-animé par nous deux, ensemble, du début à la fin On vous attend nombreux. Ce sera une matinée mémorable. 💪

🍩🍰 Let's have a weekly deep talk in an intimate Parisian café, share a drink and have a good time with like-minded, lovely and chill people. 🥂☕ We're here to sip life in a childish, simple and non-serious way. 🙃 When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation? Or deepened your relationship with someone in your life? It's not easy to have a deep conversation. While small talk, which is typically casual and light-hearted, can help break the ice, it may not necessarily help you form a deep, emotional connection with someone. Whether it's with your friends, family, colleagues or romantic partners, having meaningful conversations is important for creating strong bonds. "Meaningful conversations help us understand ourselves and those around us better. They involve sharing important aspects of ourselves and actively listening, validating and connecting with others." We believe that a happy and healthy life is built on beautiful relationships and that loneliness kills us. That's it. It's not the number of friends that counts, it's the quality of the relationship. ✅ This group is adressed to : ● People who want to build deep, genuine and caring relationships in a small group that looks the same, where they feel comfortable and emotionally safe to talk emotionally and get intimate about anything in their lives. ● Simple, loving, kind, hyper/sensitive and lovely people who spend a lot of time in their bubble thinking about the meaning of life, passionate about personal development, philosophy, meaningful conversations, debates .... ⛔ Please don't subscribe if : ● You don't see yourself in the group's aims and beliefs. ● You're travelling for a short period of time and don't live or intend to live in Paris. ● You are not sure if you will be able to come, please update your status to allow others on the waiting list to join. An absence without notice will result in an irrevocable ban. Progress : ● ❗ For reservations, I'll send you a private Meetup message at least 5 hours before the meeting to confirm your reservation. If I don't receive a reply 2 hours before the meeting, I will send you a second message to let you know that you will be replaced by someone on the waitlist. ● 💚 We keep the session small, cosy and relaxed in a quiet place, prioritising regularity to encourage intimacy, connection, listening and speaking. (\~ 5/6 people) ● 🔖 On arrival, if you feel comfortable, you will be suggested to choose and associate several drawn Feelings and Needs cards to express how you really feel at the moment, to talk about ourselves and communicate effectively. ● 📝 The best way to make progress is to make the conversation easy and natural, with everyone making an effort to suggest and write down what you want to talk about. You can write down your favourite topics/questions before the meeting. The meeting is participative and invite everyone if you feel comfortable being a leader and a power of suggestion. Anyway, to keep the meeting running smoothly, I'll animate the meeting to make sure the conversation doesn't get wild or boring and I wouldn't hesitate to reframe people. In case of lack of inspiration we have a lot of deep conversation question card game which can help to find interesting questions. ● 🍕 (Not compulsory) After the meeting we can finish in a nearby restaurant for those who wish to relax or continue our conversation. Advice for a good moment : ● Leave your ego and mask at home, we are not here to impress anyone but to be ourselves with our strength, weakness, pride and shame. Come with an open/deep/emotional/complex thought and vulnerability. ● Ask open-ended questions and invite the other person to describe what a situation was like for them or how they felt. ● Don't hesitate to be vulnerable and share information about yourself if needed. Consider sharing personal information first to gain the other person's trust. ● Adopt an attitude of curiosity and genuine interest in what the other person is saying. Be thoughtful and try to put yourself in the other person's shoes so that you can see things from their perspective. Be truthful, caring and honest. ● Listen actively and ask follow-up questions. ● Be empathetic and offer emotional validation so that they feel seen and heard. It is forbidden to judge, but try to understand. ● ⏱ Be aware of your speaking time for Equally Speak. ● 🤫 Be aware never to provoke political or religious ideologies, but to accept differences of belief. Advice on non-violent communication can be given in the meeting to learn not to unintentionally hurt anyone when requested or needed. ● 🚨 Remember to maintain a safe, and benevolent environment. People who are considered to be disruptive, problematic or simply not in tune with the energy of the group will not be allowed to return. Finally, we're hug-friendly !!! 🤗

🥾 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘩**-**𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘉𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘪𝘬𝘦 **–** 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵**-**𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯**-**𝘦𝘯**-**𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘦 **→** 𝘗𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘺 **Sunday, May 17, 2026 – 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM** – Step out of the city and into the forest. 👉 **Book your spot: [Bilingual Hike – Official booking page](https://club-international.org/event/bilingual-hike-forest-saint-germain-en-laye/)** 🚨 Limited spots 🇬🇧 (𝘌𝘕𝘎𝘓𝘐𝘚𝘏 𝘝𝘌𝘙𝘚𝘐𝘖𝘕) (𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘯ç𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘪-𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘴) What if your next great conversation happened between the trees? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁-𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻-𝗲𝗻-𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲, 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘆 — a landscape steeped in history, where French kings once hunted. Walking, talking, and discovering one of the most beautiful natural spaces near Paris. ✨ **Highlights of the day:** * Ancient woodland, open clearings and forest trails * The Château du Val and the peaceful Mare aux Canes * The Abbey and the collegiate church of Poissy, where Saint Louis was baptised * Bilingual conversations (French & English) all along the route * Shared picnic to keep the conversations going 🌍 **An international experience**: a relaxed, multicultural atmosphere throughout the day. 💬 **English in the morning, French in the afternoon** – a relaxed bilingual format that lets you practise naturally, without pressure. 🚶 **Easy & accessible**: 15,5km walk, suitable for everyone – hiking or comfortable sports shoes recommended. 🚂 **Easy access from Paris**: RER to Maisons-Laffitte – Navigo pass valid. 👉 *Curious to know more?* ➡ **Register & discover the full programme: [French-English Hike in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye](https://club-international.org/event/bilingual-hike-forest-saint-germain-en-laye/)** ⚠ 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 "𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥" 𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘱 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘕𝘖𝘛 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 👉 Only registrations via the official link are valid. 💸 **Practical Info** * Member €8 / Non-member €12 * After May 13: €15 for all * Departure: **Maisons-Laffitte Station · RER A · 10:30 am** * Bring your picnic and a water bottle 👉 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 (𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵, 𝘦𝘵𝘤.) 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬. ——\*—— 🇫🇷 (𝘝𝘌𝘙𝘚𝘐𝘖𝘕 𝘍𝘙𝘈𝘕Ç𝘈𝘐𝘚𝘌) Et si votre prochaine belle conversation commençait entre les arbres ? 𝙇𝙚 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙖̀ 𝙪𝙣𝙚 𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚́𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙚𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙚 15,5 𝙠𝙢 𝙖̀ 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙡𝙖 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚̂𝙩 𝘿𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩-𝙂𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣-𝙚𝙣-𝙇𝙖𝙮𝙚, 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙦𝙪'𝙖̀ 𝙋𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙮 — un paysage chargé d'histoire royale, là où les rois de France chassaient. Marchez, conversez et découvrez l'un des plus beaux espaces naturels aux portes de Paris. ✨**Au fil du parcours :** * Sous-bois, grandes clairières et sentiers forestiers * Le Château du Val et la bucolique Mare aux Canes * L'Enclos de l'Abbaye et la collégiale de Poissy, où fut baptisé saint Louis * Échanges bilingues (français & anglais) tout au long du parcours * Pique-nique partagé pour prolonger les discussions 🌍 **Une ambiance internationale** : conviviale et multiculturelle tout au long de la journée. 💬 **Anglais le matin, français l'après-midi** – un format bilingue détendu pour progresser naturellement, sans pression. 🚶 **Accessible à tous** : 15,5 km, chaussures de randonnée ou de sport recommandées. 🚂 **Accès facile depuis Paris** : RER jusqu'à Maisons-Laffitte – pass Navigo valable. 👉 Envie d'en savoir plus ? ➡ **Inscription & programme complet : [Randonnée franco-anglaise dans la forêt de Saint-Germain-en-Laye](https://club-international.org/event/bilingual-hike-forest-saint-germain-en-laye/)** ⚠ 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘳 « 𝘑𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘦 » 𝘴𝘶𝘳 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘱 𝘯𝘦 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴 𝘷𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 👉 Seules les inscriptions via le lien officiel sont prises en compte. 💸 **Infos pratiques** * Members / Membres : **8 €** * Non-members / Non-membres : **12 €** * Après le 13 mai : 15 € pour tous * Départ : **Gare de Maisons-Laffitte · RER A · 10h30** * Prévoir pique-nique et gourde 👉 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘥é𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶é𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘳è𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘭. *** Pour adhérer au Club International des Jeunes à Paris et participer à toutes nos activités visitez notre site. / To join the Club International des Jeunes in Paris and take part in all our activities, visit our website : [Club International](https://club-international.org/nous-rejoindre/). 💛 Vous pouvez contribuer à notre mission éducative et culturelle en faisant un don ici : [https://club-international.org/don-club-international-de-paris/](https://club-international.org/don-club-international-de-paris/) Chaque don donne droit à un reçu fiscal permettant de déduire 60 % de son montant de vos impôts. / Support our educational and cultural work by making a donation here: 🔗 [https://club-international.org/don-club-international-de-paris/](https://club-international.org/don-club-international-de-paris/) Every contribution counts! If you pay taxes in France, your donation comes with an official tax receipt — and 60% of your gift is tax-deductible. *** 🗺 𝗩𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗲𝘇 𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶 𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗺𝗲́𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘂𝘅 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘀 : / You can also find us on our cultural social media: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clubinternationaldeparis/) \| [Page Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058796061461) \| [Groupe Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2232689231) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/club-international-de-paris/) \| [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@ClubInternationaldeParis) 𝕃'𝕖́𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕡𝕖 𝕕𝕦 ℂ𝕝𝕦𝕓 𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕖 ℙ𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕤 🤗

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

🥾 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘩\*\*-**𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘉𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘪𝘬𝘦 –** 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵-**𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯**-**𝘦𝘯**-\*\*𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘦 **→** 𝘗𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘺 **Sunday, May 17, 2026 – 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM** – Step out of the city and into the forest. 👉 **Book your spot: [Bilingual Hike – Official booking page](https://club-international.org/event/bilingual-hike-forest-saint-germain-en-laye/)** 🚨 Limited spots 🇬🇧 (𝘌𝘕𝘎𝘓𝘐𝘚𝘏 𝘝𝘌𝘙𝘚𝘐𝘖𝘕) (𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘯ç𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘪-𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘴) What if your next great conversation happened between the trees? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁-𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻-𝗲𝗻-𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲, 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘆 — a landscape steeped in history, where French kings once hunted. Walking, talking, and discovering one of the most beautiful natural spaces near Paris. ✨ **Highlights of the day:** * Ancient woodland, open clearings and forest trails * The Château du Val and the peaceful Mare aux Canes * The Abbey and the collegiate church of Poissy, where Saint Louis was baptised * Bilingual conversations (French & English) all along the route * Shared picnic to keep the conversations going 🌍 **An international experience**: a relaxed, multicultural atmosphere throughout the day. 💬 **English in the morning, French in the afternoon** – a relaxed bilingual format that lets you practise naturally, without pressure. 🚶 **Easy & accessible**: 15,5km walk, suitable for everyone – hiking or comfortable sports shoes recommended. 🚂 **Easy access from Paris**: RER to Maisons-Laffitte – Navigo pass valid. 👉 *Curious to know more?* ➡ **Register & discover the full programme: [French-English Hike in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye](https://club-international.org/event/bilingual-hike-forest-saint-germain-en-laye/)** ⚠ 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 "𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥" 𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘱 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘕𝘖𝘛 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 👉 Only registrations via the official link are valid. 💸 **Practical Info** * Member €8 / Non-member €12 * After May 13: €15 for all * Departure: **Maisons-Laffitte Station · RER A · 10:30 am** * Bring your picnic and a water bottle 👉 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 (𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵, 𝘦𝘵𝘤.) 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬. *Crédit photo : Céline Brigaut* ——\*—— 🇫🇷 (𝘝𝘌𝘙𝘚𝘐𝘖𝘕 𝘍𝘙𝘈𝘕Ç𝘈𝘐𝘚𝘌) Et si votre prochaine belle conversation commençait entre les arbres ? 𝙇𝙚 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙖̀ 𝙪𝙣𝙚 𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚́𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙚𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙚 15,5 𝙠𝙢 𝙖̀ 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙡𝙖 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚̂𝙩 𝘿𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩-𝙂𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣-𝙚𝙣-𝙇𝙖𝙮𝙚, 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙦𝙪'𝙖̀ 𝙋𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙮 — un paysage chargé d'histoire royale, là où les rois de France chassaient. Marchez, conversez et découvrez l'un des plus beaux espaces naturels aux portes de Paris. ✨**Au fil du parcours :** * Sous-bois, grandes clairières et sentiers forestiers * Le Château du Val et la bucolique Mare aux Canes * L'Enclos de l'Abbaye et la collégiale de Poissy, où fut baptisé saint Louis * Échanges bilingues (français & anglais) tout au long du parcours * Pique-nique partagé pour prolonger les discussions 🌍 **Une ambiance internationale** : conviviale et multiculturelle tout au long de la journée. 💬 **Anglais le matin, français l'après-midi** – un format bilingue détendu pour progresser naturellement, sans pression. 🚶 **Accessible à tous** : 15,5 km, chaussures de randonnée ou de sport recommandées. 🚂 **Accès facile depuis Paris** : RER jusqu'à Maisons-Laffitte – pass Navigo valable. 👉 Envie d'en savoir plus ? ➡ **Inscription & programme complet : [Randonnée franco-anglaise dans la forêt de Saint-Germain-en-Laye](https://club-international.org/event/bilingual-hike-forest-saint-germain-en-laye/)** ⚠ 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘳 « 𝘑𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘦 » 𝘴𝘶𝘳 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘱 𝘯𝘦 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴 𝘷𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 👉 Seules les inscriptions via le lien officiel sont prises en compte. 💸 **Infos pratiques** * Members / Membres : **8 €** * Non-members / Non-membres : **12 €** * Après le 13 mai : 15 € pour tous * Départ : **Gare de Maisons-Laffitte · RER A · 10h30** * Prévoir pique-nique et gourde 👉 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘥é𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶é𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘳è𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘭. Photo credit: Céline Brigaut ——\*—— Pour adhérer au Club International des Jeunes à Paris et participer à toutes nos activités visitez notre site. / To join the Club International des Jeunes in Paris and take part in all our activities, visit our website : [Club International](https://club-international.org/nous-rejoindre/). 💛 Vous pouvez contribuer à notre mission éducative et culturelle en faisant un don ici : [https://club-international.org/don-club-international-de-paris/](https://club-international.org/don-club-international-de-paris/) Chaque don donne droit à un reçu fiscal permettant de déduire 60 % de son montant de vos impôts. / Support our educational and cultural work by making a donation here: 🔗 [https://club-international.org/don-club-international-de-paris/](https://club-international.org/don-club-international-de-paris/) Every contribution counts! If you pay taxes in France, your donation comes with an official tax receipt — and 60% of your gift is tax-deductible. ——\*—— 🗺 𝗩𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗲𝘇 𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶 𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗺𝗲́𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘂𝘅 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘀 : / You can also find us on our cultural social media: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clubinternationaldeparis/) \| [Page Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058796061461) \| [Groupe Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2232689231) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/club-international-de-paris/) \| [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@ClubInternationaldeParis) 𝕃'𝕖́𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕡𝕖 𝕕𝕦 ℂ𝕝𝕦𝕓 𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕖 ℙ𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕤 🤗

Hey toi ! Viens profiter d’un moment unique de remise en forme et de détente avec sauna, hammam et jacuzzi. Pour se retrouver rapidement et avoir un rappel, merci de rejoindre un groupe whatsapp : 📲 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) ( attention "discussion désactiver" pour éviter le spam) **A propos de l'activité :** L’alternance de chaleur sèche, vapeur et bain bouillonnant est idéale pour recharger tes batteries et te relaxer en profondeur avant de commencer une nouvelle semaine. On se retrouve en petit groupe, pour partager un moment de bien-être. L’activité est dans l’espace VIP à l’étage de la piscine. Le plus sympa est de partir ensemble en vélib du métro porte de Saint Cloud pour rejoindre la piscine, on en parle sur chat comme indiqué ici … Accorde-toi un vrai moment de détente, sans te ruiner, grâce à notre tarif préférentiel à seulement 15€. **Infos pratiques :** 🕖 Horaire : à partir de 15h ℹ️ Déroulement de l'événement et question en commentaire sur l’app gratuite socializus ⚠️maillot de bain et bonnet de bain homologué pour la piscine **Comment participer :** Télécharger l’app gratuite Socializus pour avoir la carte détaillé, le point de rendez-vous et les message de groupe : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) **Nos réseau sociaux :** 🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) (Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !) 🔹Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹 Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) **🔹 Deviens Orga : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm)** Nous sommes une association à but non lucratif, nous partageons une réduction sur le tarif. ✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app Socializus. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûr·e de venir, on compte sur toi ! 😊 📸 / 🎥 En participant à notre activité, vous acceptez d'être photographié et / ou filmé. Les photos et vidéos seront partagées sur nos réseaux sociaux et pourront être utilisées à des fins commerciales. Vous pouvez également publier vos propres photos avec le #socializus .................................................. ........................ 🕑 Merci de respecter les horaires. .................................................. ......................... A bientôt La team meetup

Hello! 😊 Come enjoy a unique moment of relaxation and wellness with sauna, hammam, and jacuzzi. 🔹 WhatsApp (info & reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) **How it's work ?** The combination of dry heat, steam, and bubbling water is perfect for recharging your energy and relaxing deeply before starting a new week. We’ll meet in a small group to share a moment of well-being. The activity will take place in the VIP area upstairs at the pool. The most fun part is riding together on vélib from the Porte de Saint Cloud metro to the pool—we’ll organize it via chat as mentioned here… 📲 Treat yourself to a true moment of relaxation without breaking the bank, thanks to our special rate of only 15€ instead of 20€ **Practical Information:** 🕖 Time: Starting at 3 PM or come sooner to eat in the venue ℹ️ Event details and questions: In the comments on the free Socializus app or with whatsapp ⚠️ This meeting is in a swimming pool so we need to follow French swimming pool rules (swimsuit and swimming cap) 📲 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) **How to Participate:** Download the free Socializus app to get the detailed map, meeting point, and group messages: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) **Our Social Networks:** 🔹 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/fr-FR/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/fr-FR/internationals-events-paris/) (Activate “Receive All” to stay updated!) 🔹 Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Facebook Page – Photos, memories, and news: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) 🔹 Become an Organizer: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) We are a non-profit association, and we’re sharing a discounted rate. 💸 ✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the Socializus app. Please sign up only if you’re sure you can attend—we’re counting on you! 😊 📸 / 🎥 By participating in our activity, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Photos and videos will be shared on our social networks and may be used for commercial purposes. You can also share your own photos with the hashtag #socializus .................................................. ........................ 🕑 Please respect the schedule. .................................................. ........................ See you soon! 🚴 Paul

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

Bienvenue à tous ! La méditation du cœur est une technique simple et pratique. En quelques minutes, vous apprendrez à vous détendre véritablement et à ressentir la légèreté et la joie. Vous n'avez pas besoin de savoir comment méditer ni croire en un système ou une philosophie particulière. Venez et faîtes l'expérience. C'est tout ! A dimanche prochain !

🇫🇷 Bonjour ! J’espère que tout le monde va bien ! 😁 Nous revoilà pour un événement d’échange de Langue Franco-Anglais et de la bonne humeur : * Dimanche à "Les Berthom" : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris à 18H00, prix de la participation à 10€. Proche des stations République(Métro 3, 5, 8, 9, 11) et Oberkampf(Métro 5, 9). Une boisson vous sera offerte parmi la carte du bar ! 🍻 L’entrée au bar se fait à partir de 17H50. Le concept de l’événement est celui qui suit : * La durée totale de l’événement est de 2 heures, divisée en 3 sessions. À chaque session, des tables de 4 ou 5 personnes seront composées, avec au minimum 2 Français et 2 Étrangers par table. Et pendant cette session, il y aura 15 minutes de conversation en Français et 15 minutes de conversation en Anglais. À la fin de chaque session, les tables changent afin de vous faire rencontrer d’autres personnes ! Nos événements ont pour but de favoriser les échanges linguistiques, culturels et la création de liens sociaux amicaux et/ou professionnels ! Nos événements n’ont pas pour vocations d’être des speed-dating, nous trouvons cela important de le préciser et nous serons strict sur le respect de cette mention. ^^ En espérant vous voir très bientôt ! 🇬🇧 Hello ! We hope everyone’s doing good ! 😁 We're back for a French & English language exchange event : * Sunday at "Les Berthom" : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris, starting at 6:00PM. For a 10€ fee. Close to the Metro station République (Métro 3, 5, 8, 9 & 11) and Oberkampf (Métro 5 & 9). A drink will be offered from the Bar's Menu !🍻 We’ll start the check-in at 5:50PM. The concept of the event is : * The whole event lasts 2 hours, subdivided in 4 sessions of 30 minutes. In each session, tables of 4 to 8 persons will be formed equally between foreigners and French (2/3 Foreigners and 2/3 French). In these sessions, there will be 15 minutes of French conversation followed by 15 minutes of English conversation. At the end of the 30 minutes, we’ll switch the tables and you’ll be placed on a new table with new persons (Hence, you’ll meet at least 9 to 12 different persons in an event) ! The purpose of the event is mainly focused on the language and cultural exchange, on top of creating friendly and professional links ! These events are not intended to be speed-datings, which is important to be precise and we plan to be strict about this point. ^^ We hope to see you soon !

Join us as we kick off Summer Movie Season with a Happy Hour & a movie event to see the sci-fi action-adventure, THE MANDOLARIAN AND GROGU! The sci-fi action-adventure follows a lone bounty hunter and his apprentice Grogu (Baby Yoda) embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: In the film, Djarin and his apprentice Grogu are enlisted by the New Republic during a period where remaining Imperial warlords threaten the galaxy. The film is written/directed by Jon Favreau (the mastermind behind the early MCU films) and stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwild1rw7Aw HAPPY HOUR PLAN: For Happy Hour food and drinks before the show we’ll meet in the bar area at nearby Bravo at 5:15pm! We’ll have a section reserved for the group, so keep an eye out for us and we’ll keep one out for you! CMG Pro Tip: If you can, bring cash as it helps make for a quicker exit from the restaurant. MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and meet in the lobby area at 6:30pm! Tickets on sale now and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list you seat number in the Comments section of this event. Happy Summer and See You Soon, Dan

Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.

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

We'll get in around 4 miles at Three Creeks Metro Parks, primarily natural trails. 17-18 minute miles, no one left behind, and faster walkers are free to lead out. Optional lunch after! If you're joining for hiking all the metro parks, this is the sixth one!

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

**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.

Join us as we get together to see the top-reviewed comedy-drama, I LOVE BOOSTERS! The film comes from writer/director Boots Riley and follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It is written/directed by Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore. BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: I Love Boosters was the opening film at this year’s SXSW Festival and premiered to rave reviews! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it, “an unexpected celebration of friendship, community, and solidarity.” Others call the film “an exercise in radical empathy,” a “masterful” and “optimistic” film designed to “provoke discussion” while making the audience laugh. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c) SUMMER OF ICE CREAM: GRAETER’S! Established way back in 1870 in Cincinnati, this historic, family-owned brand is famous for their delicious small batch ice cream and any chocolate chunk flavors! They are currently the only commercial ice cream maker using the French Pot method that they’ve been using since they first opened! Plus, those chocolate chunks, oh my goodness! Vegan options are available. PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan