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Columbus Verified First-Timers Interactive Speed
Columbus Verified First-Timers Interactive Speed
**🫶 Columbus Speed Dating – Personality Matched & Hosted on Zoom** Meet Columbus singles from home. We sort the matching, you just turn up. Quick, hosted rounds on Zoom with Columbus singles paired to your age group and personality. No awkward pauses — just natural conversation. **Find your age group below:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=685.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=winged-wonders-birding-and-social-club&ar=18-32&face_v=141.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=685.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=winged-wonders-birding-and-social-club&ar=30-46&face_v=141.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=685.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=winged-wonders-birding-and-social-club&ar=40-58&face_v=141.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=685.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=winged-wonders-birding-and-social-club&ar=55+&face_v=141.0) **⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places. --- 🎯 **Perfect for:** - Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting - Columbus locals after personality-matched dates - First-timers new to speed dating - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience **How It Works** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Columbus singles. 3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Columbus singles. 5. **See your matches** – Discover who you clicked with after the event. **Event Details** - **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds - **Location:** Online from home – no need to go anywhere - **Host:** Friendly host guiding every round - **Vibe:** Great energy, real people, authentic conversation 💡 **Tip:** Check your Zoom setup and pick a quiet, well-lit spot ahead of time. **Frequently Asked Questions** **Do I need experience?** Not at all. The host walks you through everything. **How long are the chats?** A few minutes each — just enough to get a sense of someone. --- ✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Columbus locals tonight. 💝 ✨
Open Gym Pick Up Basketball
Open Gym Pick Up Basketball
Join in Turkey Trot
Join in Turkey Trot
Start Thanksgiving Day off with a burst of energy! This Delaware OH fun run/walk raises money for the Autism Society of Central Ohio. Meet at the Clintonville Delawanda Park and Ride to carpool to Delaware. Leave a comment if you can take passengers or need a ride. I'm willing to pick up race packets for anyone registered by Mon. Nov. 23, just let me know. Be sure to sign up for the race here: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Delaware/DelawareTurkeyTrot ###### 5K/2Mile Cost: $45 before Nov.1st, $50 Nov 1-17, $55 Nov 18-21 This is a 5k (our course isn't an exact 5K, expect a 3ish mile course) for runners, or walkers. Water is provided on the course and at start/finish. We also have 2 Mile option for the younger runners, or folks who'd prefer to walk. Refreshments are provided at the finish line (water & light snacks). SWAG: Each participant receives a long-sleeved t-shirt, a finisher medal, a draw string bag, and every finisher receives an individual dessert. The top 3 females and top 3 male finishers will receive an award (awards for top 3 5K finishers, 2 mile option does not count for our awards).
Hike Sharon Woods, 17-20ish pace
Hike Sharon Woods, 17-20ish pace
Hike Sharon Woods, we can meet at the Maple Grove Picnic Shelter. We can see how the group is feeling and go up to 4 miles. We can lunch at Northstar Cafe afterwards if there is enough interest.
Winter Flex Season
Winter Flex Season
**How does a TennisColumbus Season / League run?** The league advertises the season dates and builds a queue of committed players for the season. **Kickoff Day - Nov. 10th** The start day of the season, players are sent a kickoff email that contains important information about the league, the link where your league standings and players contact information. We guarantee 6 playing partners at your playing level, but have been averaging closer to 15+ partners in most cities. The number of different levels we run is solely based upon the number of players enrolled for the league kickoff. Typically we are running a Skilled-3.0, Competitive-3.5 and Advanced-4.0 in most cities. **Your Task - "Flexible Scheduling"** After this kickoff email is sent, it is the **player's task to communicate with other players**. Players should work with their partners to find an agreeable time and location to play the match. While TennisColumbus doesn't mandate your playing schedule, it is recommended that players schedule at least one match per week. By request of the players, we started to allow players to play 1 rematch per season. The regular season is all about playing as much as you can. As of Feb. 10, 2026 we've had an amazing 2,017 players play more than [20 matches in a season](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/info/MatchesInSeason). **Where to Play?** Play at your local free tennis courts, tennis parks, condo courts or tennis clubs. The league strongly suggests that players jointly try to pick a tennis court location convenient to both. We provide an extensive list of [tennis courts](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/TennisCourts), including # of courts, lighting, hitting walls, etc. We strive to keep this list up-to-date. TennisColumbus sets up a must play dates to push players out on the courts. The final deadline is the date marking the end of the season, at which point players with 3-5 wins (Actually total is specified on the division page) will qualify for a post-season playoff to determine the league champion. **How to Play?** Players can use three mostly standard playing formats: 2 out of 3 sets, 2 sets with 10 point super tie-breaker or the 10-game pro set (First to 10, used when court time is limited). On Feb. 2018, we added Fast Tennis 4 game pro set format as a valid format. **Playoffs** Each season concludes with a playoffs where players with anywhere from 3 to 5 season wins qualifies for a single elimination tourney. The champion is awarded based upon the league [Prize Pool](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/info/prize_pool3). Each singles league champion also receives a playing entry into one of two national championships we run. **[JOIN TODAY](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/join)** Full price is $39.95 to play in a season. The earlier you sign up we typically offer discounts during these tough economic times. Just go to the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/join) and complete the short form. We'd be happy to find you dedicated tennis playing partners.
Free in-person event: Take Control of Your Mental Health
Free in-person event: Take Control of Your Mental Health
It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.
How to manage stress in 7 minutes
How to manage stress in 7 minutes
Join us for an interactive wellbeing session where you can explore and experience simple yogic tools for the body, breath, and mind. Learn practical tools designed by Sadhguru to support mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall wellbeing, including the Miracle of Mind 7-minute guided meditation. These practices are simple, effective, and accessible, and can be incorporated into your daily routine and continued independently after the session. RSVP: [Click Here](isha.co/Columbus) Event Details: 📅 Date & Time: Sunday\, October 18\, 2026 \| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM 📍 Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library: Northside Branch 1423 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA 💰 Cost: Free Presented by Isha Foundation, a global volunteer-run nonprofit offering tools for individual wellbeing and inspiring social outreach initiatives. Come as you are. No prior yoga experience or physical agility is required. Isha practices have been studied in peer-reviewed research involving researchers from: Harvard Medical School • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Rutgers University • Indiana University School of Medicine.
In Person Event: The Secrets to Mental Health
In Person Event: The Secrets to Mental Health
Mental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it? How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp. This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Dog Walk at Franklin Park Conservatory
Dog Walk at Franklin Park Conservatory
Dog Walk - come enjoy the beautiful grounds at Franklin Park Conservatory with or without your dog! We’ll meet on the path near the entrance. Paths are paved and nicely maintained but sunny! The loop I take is approx. 2mi around. There are plenty of shortcuts back if that’s too far or we can take it twice if the dogs are up to it. Please keep all dogs leashed as per park rules, thanks!
Hike Blendon Woods
Hike Blendon Woods
Let's meet at the Nature Center parking lot to hike some miles. We'll string together trails to try to get to 4 miles and can always walk the road if anyone is interested in additional miles. I usually walk a 19-20ish minute mile; faster paces are always welcome. Optional lunch following at Harry Buffalo in Westerville at 6150 Souith Sunbury Rd, Westerville.

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Virtual Networking for Fitness & Wellness Pros
Virtual Networking for Fitness & Wellness Pros
Join us on Zoom for a fast-paced, engaging networking event for fitness and wellness professionals. Whether you're a trainer, coach, instructor, or entrepreneur, this is your chance to meet like-minded peers, share ideas, and explore collaborations. Enjoy breakout sessions, speed networking, and conversations on trends, challenges, and opportunities in the wellness space. Come ready to connect, grow, and thrive—together. Meeting ID 767 4953 1344 Passcode uZ9Kx1
FINAL COUNTDOWN - Get on Facebook or Linkedin
FINAL COUNTDOWN - Get on Facebook or Linkedin
IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hello Everyone, I am sorry to say that it is very expensive to organize a Meetup group. That is why I am hoping to move this group over to Facebook and/or Linkedin before I have to pay the organizer fee again. Fortunately we have plenty of time before that happens, but until then our group will have this weekly event as a reminder to have everyone please join our group on Facebook and Linkedin Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/groups/677618211808186 Linkedin = https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13292068/ Our group will be closing, or more accurately I will no longer be an organizer, no later than June 10, 2027. We will have this weekly event until then. Thank you and I hope to see you all on Facebook and Linkedin
Massage Monday! By appointment only with Massage Awesome
Massage Monday! By appointment only with Massage Awesome
This is an appointment only event! Please go to the link and book online if you'd like to show up. We encourage people to try massage therapy along with other forms of manual therapy, as they can greatly benefit health and wellness. Massage is often a great means of reducing pain and helping to keep up with intense or even just new fitness regiments, which is why we are teaming up and offering special rates to anyone signing up through meetup. New Clients will get get $30 off their 1st visit if you book through this group and mention it during the visit(doesn't apply towards 3hour sessions and student sessions will only be $15 off). If you are a returning client, you can still get $20 off for these events if you mention it. Also check out linktr.ee/massageawesome to see their social links and reviews
Footsoak 'Water' Meditation
Footsoak 'Water' Meditation
**What is footsoak water meditation?** Use natural elements to deepen meditation. Water and salt combination takes out imbalances in our system and we feel much more refreshed. We do guided meditation while our feet are in water. **How to do it?** Get along a tumbler in which your feet can dip ankle deep. Additionally get table salt, mug of fresh water and a fiber to wipe feet. Intsructions on footsoak: https://youtu.be/xXpg1zjvU_Y
Lets Talk: A Monthly Healing Hangout
Lets Talk: A Monthly Healing Hangout
Introduction to Inner Engineering (Free online Webinar)
Introduction to Inner Engineering (Free online Webinar)
To RSVP, please **[click here](https://www.innerengineering.com/webinar/introduction)**. Once you click on this link, please provide your email address and you will receive an email with details on how you can join the webinar. Sign up for the free webinar that provides information about the Inner Engineering program. It features an introductory talk, which is designed by Sadhguru and a Q&A session with an Isha teacher. **Duration:** 75 minutes. Open to all aged ***18 yrs and above***.
Intro to Ayurveda
Intro to Ayurveda
In this class you will learn about what Ayurveda is, the Doshas, and how to find your own. I take Cash App $MBRAHC & Venmo @Elisabeth-Hernandez-24 Link sent after payment.
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The best sport for an adult is one that’s enjoyable! If you want to pick up a sport as an adult, think back to sports you’ve enjoyed playing in the past like soccer, volleyball, football, rugby, or tennis. You can also explore newly popular sports like pickleball, spikeball, or even kayak water polo (yes, it’s a real sport on Meetup!)

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