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Let’s enjoy the beautiful weather, walk together on the corniche, and socialize while moving! This will be a simple 1-hour walk — 30 minutes going, and 30 minutes coming back — from 6.30pm until around 7.30pm. We will meet at (https://maps.app.goo.gl/BmXa1EPpzBBpFxUt8?g_st=ipc) right in front of the restaurant at 6.20pm. At 6.30pm sharp we start walking — please come on time. To make this walk more fun and social, every 10 minutes we will shuffle partners so you get the chance to meet and talk with different people while walking side by side. The goal is to connect, share stories, laugh, and enjoy the moment — in a natural, casual way. Time: 6.20pm – 7.45pm Walking time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm Location: Corniche (meeting point above) Vibe: light, friendly, meaningful conversations, simple social bonding What to bring: • Comfortable shoes • Water bottle • A positive mood + curiosity to meet new people Everyone is welcome. Let’s walk, talk, and enjoy our time together ✨🤩 The organizer’s contact number: +966542117853

Let’s enjoy the beautiful weather, walk together on the corniche, and socialize while moving! This will be a simple 1-hour walk — 30 minutes going, and 30 minutes coming back — from 6.30pm until around 7.30pm. We will meet at (https://maps.app.goo.gl/BmXa1EPpzBBpFxUt8?g_st=ipc) right in front of the restaurant at 6.20pm. At 6.30pm sharp we start walking — please come on time. To make this walk more fun and social, every 10 minutes we will shuffle partners so you get the chance to meet and talk with different people while walking side by side. The goal is to connect, share stories, laugh, and enjoy the moment — in a natural, casual way. Time: 6.20pm – 7.45pm Walking time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm Location: Corniche (meeting point above) Vibe: light, friendly, meaningful conversations, simple social bonding What to bring: • Comfortable shoes • Water bottle • A positive mood + curiosity to meet new people Everyone is welcome. Let’s walk, talk, and enjoy our time together ✨🤩 The organizer’s contact number: +966542117853

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (Tremont Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

**Pagans on the Patio! Summer/Fall Series** A casual gathering the first Thursday of each month. Time to relax, meet new people, and reconnect with old friends. There is no charge for the event itself and all are welcome but there are a few guidelines: 1. **You are expected to purchase food and/or drink to compensate the Cantina and our server.** 2. **No soliciting. Do not bring samples of your wares or brochures of your services.** 3. **Please respect the spiritual and political views of others that are present. No disruption of the peace.** In case of inclement weather, we will find seating indoors. I hope to see you there. Blessed be! \~ Cynthia ❤️---

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

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!