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SRF is offering ONLINE MEDITATIONS in today's climate
PLEASE CHECK THE ONLINE MEDITATION CALENDAR FOR DETAILS OF THESE MORE THAN 50 SERVICES A WEEK- https://onlinemeditation.yogananda.org/calendar/
Fairland Advanced Ride (Parking @ The Ice House)
Come join us for a 11-12 mile ride at a Fairland. We normally average 10mph+.
Wheels rolling at 6pm unless someone texts me they're running a little late.
We normally do 10-12 miles. This ride is more for faster than average riders due to the pace. We wait up at intersections to let all riders catch up. If you have a good amount of rides under your belt and can average 8mph or better on singletrack trails, and take small brakes, then you will probably will be able to hang but it will be a challenge.
About Fairland: 90% non-technical ride with few major climbs and no mandatory obstacles (they all have ride-arounds). There are a couple good places to stop and practice log-overs, and balance on the boardwalks, and some good flow trails. We will visit the skills pit but be advised, there are drops, jumps, skinnies, and overall technical features that will require the appropriate experience. Always take caution and know your technical ability limits.
Video of our ride at Fairland: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1-b0EDVb08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1-b0EDVb08)
What to bring: Plenty of water, helmet (no helmet no ride), your mtb of course!, multi-tool (although you can borrow mine), patch kit, extra tube (make sure it has the same valve you need for your wheel), a snack if you're doing both loops.
Secrets to Meditation: An Introduction to the Happiness Program
Discover the power of your breath to manage your mind and experience instant peace & calm.
Join a 60-minute free Workshop and get a glimpse of the Sudarshan KriyaTM-
The breathing technique that is revolutionizing the lives of millions.
What you’ll discover at ‘Beyond Breath’
✔ A taste of the Sudarshan KriyaTM, a breathing technique taught in the Happiness Program
✔ An instant energy booster that awakens & relaxes your mind - Take it home and practice daily!
✔ The peace & calm of a unique guided meditation
✔ Secret keys to manage your mind
✔ The power of surrounding yourself with positive, like-minded people.
You can use your breath to master your thoughts and emotions - the key to managing the quality of your day.
The Happiness Program
At the end of this workshop you may enroll into the Happiness Program (3 days, 3 hours each day) to learn the Sudarshan KriyaTM, a science-backed, rhythmic breathing technique through which you can:
Tap into a reservoir of energy and use it as you please!
Relieve deep-rooted stresses and anxieties
Uplevel your productivity
Overcome emotional blocks, move on from past events and shed limiting beliefs
Heal your body & gain power over your mind
Experience the true state of meditation
Learn more about the Happiness Program & the Sudarshan KriyaTM in our introductory workshop 'Secrets to Meditation'.
register: http://aolf.live/introSKY
Intermediate/Advance Pickle Ball Players
**This is for “INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED PLAYERS”.**
**Beginners and** **advanced** **beginners should seek training from other sources. This is not a class that provides training. It hinders the other members who are trying to have a** **Pickle Ball** **outing they can enjoy.**
**Here’s a** **link to find** **Pickleball** **instructional training** **https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/montgomeryvillage/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&days_of_week=1011000&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=pickleball%20adults&viewMode=list**
**To replace and purchase new** **Pickleball,** **a one dollar fee is asked to be contributed to the** **Puppy** **Ball fun.** **Please provide cash.**
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**We can begin by just hitting the ball around (Dinking and Serving) until you’re comfortable and then start play Pickle Ball.**
**Must have your own Pickleball paddle unless you contact me.**
**Windridge Winery** **afterwards is a option**
**If I happen to not be there, take the court that has the blue pickle ball lines on it to the far entrance to the court.
There is a Porta Johns at this location**
**Baseball cap sunglasses and water would be helpful for yourself.**
Meditation & Breathwork Circle
Breathe. Be Still. Reconnect.
Join us for a peaceful hour dedicated to meditation, mindful breathing, and gentle movement.
Cost: Free
Level: Beginner Friendly
What We’ll Do
This class is centered on calming the mind and nervous system through breath and meditation. Whether you’re completely new or have an existing practice, you’re welcome.
During the session we’ll:
* Learn simple breathing techniques to reduce stress and promote relaxation
* Practice guided meditation to improve focus and inner awareness
* Explore mindfulness exercises you can use in daily life
* Enjoy a few gentle stretches to release tension and prepare the body for meditation
* Leave feeling calmer, more grounded, and refreshed
No flexibility, experience, or special skills are needed—just bring an open mind.
Please Bring
* A yoga mat or towel
* Water
* Comfortable clothing
* Yourself
A Few Notes
* Avoid eating a heavy meal before class.
* Feel free to bring a light snack.
* Please arrive a few minutes early so we can begin together.
* If your plans change, kindly update your RSVP.
Disclaimer
Please consult your healthcare provider before participating if you have any medical conditions or concerns. Meditation, breathing exercises, and gentle movement are generally safe but should always be practiced within your personal comfort level.
By attending this class, you acknowledge that you participate voluntarily and are responsible for your own well-being during the session.
Salsa Dance Lesson Silver Spring, Intermediate level
**AM Salsa Silver Spring is offering intermediate Salsa Dance Lesson on Tuesday**
**Salsa Dance intermediate Moves, Styling and Rueda**
**Objective: Introduce more intermediate salsa dance elements for dancers who are ready to take their skills to the next level.**
**Prior dance trainings/experiences are required!!**
**NO PARTNER IS REQUIRED!!**
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What to Expect:
• This one and half hours/class Salsa lessons will be Focusing on moves, technique, and styling. This series will jump your dance skill to the next level!**
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Details:
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**• Where: Maryland Youth Ballet 926 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20910
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**•When: Tuesday May 12 , 19, and 26 from 7:30 pm -9pm
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**• Cost: $20 a class/48 for 3 weeks of the 1.5 hours of instructions and practice**
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Payment Options:**
**• Cash or Card at the venue**
**• PayPal/Cash App/Zelle: 301-675-4565**
**Parking nearby Options:
921 Wayne Ave Silver Spring, MD 20910**
**Have Questions or Need More Information?
Feel free to reach out to us:**
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• Email: amsalsadance@gmail.com
• Phone: 301-675-4565
• Website: www.amsalsa.com**
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Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to embark and elevate your Salsa dancing skills!**
Walking Meditation (Saffron robe not required); conversation and lunch afterward
Oom.
Let's meet for a non-strenuous, easy outdoors walking meditation in nature.
We will discuss the why's and wherefore's of meditation, in general, and walking meditation, in particular. Then, we'll set out on a short (less than a quarter mile - 600 steps) mindful walk on a flat, level, graveled path.
Here are some guides to walking meditation:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/well/move/tai-chi-walking-balance-longevity.html
https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/tai-chi-walking/
https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/tai-chi-walking/
If anyone has expertise in the subject, please step forward to lead the group.
We'll have lunch afterward at Jang Won Korean Restaurant, 4210 John Marr Drive, Annandale, VA 22003, closeby.
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✨Hybrid ECK Light and Sound Service✨
“Right speech, right duty, and right hearing are of the same pattern. By depending upon the guidance of the Mahanta, by becoming a divine channel, one falls into the patterns of right acts, right speech, right duty, and right hearing. By all these, he finds true spiritual growth and eventually works out his karma in one lifetime.” —SKS 1 & 2, p. 227.
* **Discover the immortal part of you—Soul—your true Self, your access to Inner Guidance**
* **Learn to trust the Inner Master, the Mahanta, in all conditions**
* **Expand your understanding of the Inner Voice—the Voice of the Holy Spirit**
* **Opportunity to recognize the Inner Presence that's always with You**
Join us as we explore this topic at our next ECK Light and Sound Service. You will have the opportunity to share your insights with like-hearted individuals. We gladly welcome people of all faiths; feel free to invite friends and family. We look forward to seeing you in person or on Zoom.
Participate In-Person or Zoom !🩵
**IN-PERSON :**
Maryland ECK Center
1738 Elton Rd #104, Silver Spring, MD 20903
**VIA ZOOM:**
Click the link: **[The ECK Light and Sound Service](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83425712995?pwd=GoEk28Hlj95P5PPbmoCem6GP7tHqlm.1)**
Meeting ID: 834 2571 2995
Passcode: 403417
Dial-In: 301-715-8592
For more information:
Call or text: (301) 439-2120
Email: MEC@eckankarmaryland.org
Bowie Sci-Fi/Fantasy Game Factory
Playtesting Agent and Battle-scale of the Zone-17 role-playing and miniatures game.
Socrates Café Rockville Meetup
Socrates Café meets twice a month. Though this may be considered a "philosophical" group, there are no rules as to what is discussed. Usually, the topics revolve around social concerns, morality, and the first principles of things.
Prior to each meeting we vote online for the questions we will discuss. That way, we will have enough time to ruminate on them and have more in-depth conversations. If you RSVP to a meeting, you may post your question in the event comments section below. I'll send out a survey for voting a few days prior to the meetup. We discuss two questions each night. So you will get to cast two votes in the survey.
When we meet, we break into smaller groups of five to seven to discuss the top two vote-getters. Each group discusses one question for around 45-50 minutes, and we then take a short break. After reconvening, each group moves on to its second question.
Hope to see you there!
-Brian
SRF is offering ONLINE MEDITATIONS in today's climate
PLEASE CHECK THE ONLINE MEDITATION CALENDAR FOR DETAILS OF THESE MORE THAN 50 SERVICES A WEEK- https://onlinemeditation.yogananda.org/calendar/
Free Guided Meditation - for Beginners
**Sahaja Yoga teaches a unique method of meditation, rooted in ancient spiritual knowledge.**
We follow a format of continuous integration of topics in our classes so that no two classes are same and so we are able to accommodate new meditators along with experienced ones.
**Through Sahaja Yoga, you can achieve a state of meditation known as thoughtless awareness. In this state, you experience and enjoy the present moment without any distractions from the past or future. Your consciousness works in flow with your inner energy ([Kundalini](https://us.sahajayoga.org/the-kundalini/)).**
Some of the things we go over with in our programs are how to awaken your dormant Mother energy called Kundalini.
Meditation with Mantras using power of very basic mantra to bring peace within!
Meditation with music, what are Chakras, how to take affirmations, what is Thoughtless Awareness and how to find the state of your Chakras.
*Meditation sessions led by an experienced fellow meditator.*
**Please join us to awaken the dormant energy within you and re-balance your emotional, physical and mental state of being!**
**Sahaja Yoga was founded in 1970 by Shri Mataji**. She envisioned a world where people would be transformed, and lead more balanced lives. She has worked tirelessly to help people meditate and achieve greater spiritual heights through this meditation.
**Cost**: Free
**Parking**: Paid parking in garages and on street. Garage-40 Cordell-St.Elmo Garage, Saint Elmo Avenue, Bethesda, MD is 2 mins walking distance from meditation center.
**How to reach us?**
We are at **Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center** on **4901 Saint Elmo Avenue**
**Bethesda, MD 20814**, *walking distance from Bethesda Metro Center*
**You can learn more about this meditation** from [us.sahajayoga.org](https://us.sahajayoga.org)
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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.
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves.
The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate.
730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves
830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate)
15 for One Class
20 for Both
Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.
Viva Dance Columbus 2809 Festival Lane Dublin OH 43017
Psychic Fair
We will have our certified mediums available and you can receive 3 10-minute readings for $20.
To keep you safe, we will be following all CDC and Health Dept. guidelines at our psychic fair today. Sitters and readers required to wear a mask. We will maintain a minimum of 6 foot physical distance during readings. Please, if you can, bring your own portable chair to use during your readings.
Please note that we are at our wonderful new home at Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OH
Italian Conversation Hour
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.
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Contra dance and potluck July 25 (First Unitarian Universalist Church)
# **Saturday, July 25, 2026**
**Beginners’ Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM**
**Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM**
**Band: The Corndrinkers**
**Caller: Susan English**
**Join us for a potluck at 12:30 before the dance; setup will be at 12:00. Utensils and plates will be supplied.**
**Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214.**
**Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.**
**New to dancing? A beginners’ session, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, will get you started. You will learn some basic figures that will be repeated in the afternoon’s dances. All dances will be taught and no partner is needed. Dancing is from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.**
**Please bring your own refillable water bottle.**
**All Soles Dance upcoming dance dates are, as follows:**
**No August Dance**
**September 26, 2026**
**October 17, 2026**
**November 21, 2026**
**December 19, 2026**
**Visit our website at: https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/all-soles/**
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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