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New in Berlin: Quiet Momentum – Social Butterfly Club 🦋
Not every step forward has to be loud. Sometimes progress looks like showing up — even gently.
This Social Butterfly Club Meetup is a space for people navigating change at their own pace. A place for honest conversations about small shifts, new beginnings, and the in-between phases that don’t always have a name.
🌿 Whether you’re starting something new, letting something go, or simply recalibrating — you don’t have to do it alone.
✨ Suggested Ice Breaker Question:
“What feels like it’s quietly changing in your life right now?”
Orga
This meetup is donation based. Your contribution helps keep this community alive and is highly appreciated. You can either contribute in cash or via Buy me a Coffee: [https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar](https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar)
Questions? Check our FAQs:
[https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/](https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/)
Meet your host
I’m Julia — a Berlin local who loves bringing people together. My path went from growing up in a dance school to studying philosophy to working in IT support, and somehow all of that led me here: hosting meetups and creating spaces where people can show up, relax, and connect.
Insta [https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/](https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/)
LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/)
About
The Social Butterfly Club 🦋 is a Berlin-based community that has been bringing people together for over three years. Each gathering is part of a larger framework designed to help friendships grow through shared experiences in the city — with a long-term vision of turning Berlin itself into a shared, playful experience.
Curious to learn more about the Social Butterfly Club?
You can explore the bigger picture and stay connected here:
[https://social-butterfly-berlin.kit.com/join](https://social-butterfly-berlin.kit.com/join)
Join our Telegram Group:
[https://t.me/+OnASVWZ7emhjYzEy](https://t.me/+OnASVWZ7emhjYzEy)
Healthy Back
**Give your back the care it deserves.** This class combines flowing movements, gentle strength-building, and breath awareness to help you move with more ease and confidence.
Together, we’ll explore practices that open the shoulders and hips, release tension in the neck and lower back, and strengthen the muscles that support healthy posture. You’ll learn simple techniques that translate into daily life, whether you spend long hours at a desk or just want to feel more comfortable in your body.
All levels are welcome, no yoga background needed. Expect to leave class feeling grounded, refreshed, and better connected to your spine.
This class is held in English.
Bring your own mat or use one of ours.
Rhetorik Training - Mut und Rede Toastmasters Neukölln
Liebe Freunde des gesprochenen Wortes,
Ob es darum geht, ein Meeting zu leiten oder im Familienkreis einen Toast auszusprechen – diese Situation vor Menschen zu stehen und etwas zu vermitteln kennt so gut wie jeder. Wir lernen gemeinsam, dabei gelassen und souverän zu bleiben, wertvolle Informationen zu transportieren und unser Publikum zu begeistern.
**Was macht unseren Club besonders?**
Unser "Mut und Rede" Club trägt nicht umsonst seinen Titel: wir pflegen einen wertschätzenden Umgang miteinander, sodass die Hemmschwelle möglichst gering ist, sich selbst auf die Bühne zu trauen.
**Wie läuft so ein Clubabend ab?**
Es warten vorbereitete Reden auf euch, aber auch ihr habt die Möglichkeit in geschütztem Raum eine spontan improvisierte freie Rede von 1 bis 2 min vor Publikum zu halten. Das klingt vielleicht im ersten Moment etwas abschreckend – aber es ist eine ganz tolle Erfahrung über sich selbst hinauszuwachsen. Und egal was passiert, ihr werdet immer für Euren Mut belohnt. Und es wird auch immer geklatscht.
Wir freuen uns, Euch kennenzulernen!
Hier findest du die genaue Wegbeschreibung:
www.mut-und-rede.de/kontakt#anfahrt
Um besser planen zu können freuen wir uns über vorherige Anmeldung:
kontakt@mut-und-rede.de
https://www.mut-und-rede.de
Es findet grundsätzlich jeder Clubabend statt, auch wenn laut meetup nur wenige Teilnehmer zugesagt haben.
(Foto © Moritz Erdt)
Meditation des ruhigen Verweilens - Inneren Frieden finden (vor Ort & online)
Du möchtest gemeinsam mit anderen Menschen in einer inspirierenden Umgebung meditieren und deinen Geist zur Ruhe bringen? An diesen Abenden kannst du die Meditation kennenlernen und vertiefen.
Dieses Event findet sowohl online als auch vor Ort im Dharma Mati Berlin (Soorstr. 85, 14050 Berlin) statt.
Um an diesem Online-Event teilzunehmen bitte auf den folgenden Link klicken: https://zoom.us/j/936473546 (Meeting-ID: 936-473-546).
Spieleabend
English below
Liebe Nachbarn und Freunde,
Kommt vorbei und lernt eure Nachbarn kennen bei einer Runde Wizard, Just One, Dixit, Fluxx, und noch viel mehr. Ihr dürft natürlich eure Lieblingsspiele mitbringen und sie uns beibringen, falls wir sie noch nicht kennen.
Teilnahme auf Spendebasis.
Wo: offenes Wohnzimmer, Waldenserstr. 13, 10551 Berlin
http://www.offeneswohnzimmer.org/
Dear neighbors and friends,
The Offenes Wohnzimmer is hosting the next board game night. Come around and meet your neighbors around a game of scrabble, cards and more. You’re welcome to bring your favorite games.
Participation donation based 🙂
http://www.offeneswohnzimmer.org/
Anmeldung: tanjaklett@gmx.de oder spontan !
Film ab! - Filmvorstellung "Spaltung" (2025) mit dem Regisseur João Pedro Prado
Einmal im Monat findet das Filmforum **„Film ab!“** in unserer Mediothek statt. In dem Rahmen zeigen wir die Werke von Berliner Filmstudierenden und -schaffenden, die sich in unterschiedlichen, audiovisuellen Formaten mit diversen gesellschaftspolitischen Fragen befassen. Im Anschluss an die Filmvorstellung bekommen die Sprachstudierenden des Goethe-Instituts sowie auch externe interessierte Gäste die Möglichkeit, mit den Filmschaffenden selbst ins Gespräch zu kommen, Fragen zu stellen und gemeinsam zu diskutieren.
Mit dem Filmforum öffnen wir die Türen des Goethe-Instituts für die Berliner Filmszene und lassen uns gemeinsam von der vielseitigen Gestaltungsmacht der audiovisuellen Kunstform begeistern, bewegen und zum Nachdenken anregen.
In der vierten Veranstaltung unserer Reihe „Film ab!“ am Goethe-Institut Berlin beschäftigen wir uns mit dem Dokumentarfilm „Spaltung“ (2025) von João Pedro Prado und Anton Yaremchuk. Der Film wird im Original auf Deutsch und Polnisch mit englischen Untertiteln gezeigt. Im Anschluss hat das Publikum die wunderbare Möglichkeit, mit dem Regisseur João Pedro Prado ins Gespräch zu kommen.
### **Zum Film**
**Originaltitel:** Spaltung
**Jahr:** 2025
**Länge:** 75 min
**Sprache:** Deutsch, Polnisch
**Untertitel:** Englisch
**SPALTUNG** ist ein kreativ-beobachtender Dokumentarfilm über den Diskurs zur Kernenergie in Deutschland und im benachbarten Polen. Im Mittelpunkt stehen die Bewohner:innen von Gundremmingen in Bayern, einer Gemeinde mit enger Verbindung zum inzwischen stillgelegten Atomkraftwerk, und Choczewo, ein kleiner Ort an der polnischen Ostseeküste, wo bis 2033 das erste AKW des Landes entstehen soll. In ihrem Abschlussfilm an der Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF bieten die Regisseure João Pedro Prado und Anton Yaremchuk einen differenzierten Blick auf die kontroversen Energiedebatten, insbesondere zur Atomkraft, die nicht zuletzt durch den deutschen Atomausstieg, die Klimakrise und Russlands Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine neue Relevanz gewonnen haben.
Lasst uns treffen und Deutsch sprechen
Bitte kauft in den Restaurants mindestens einen Artikel, damit wir keinen Ärger mit dem Manager bekommen.
-> Location
Berlin Potsdamer Platz -> The Playce -> Manifesto Markt
Wir sitzen unten oft an den großen runden Tischen vor dem Restaurant Kumpir'a oder an den langen Tischen vor dem Pizza und Pasta Restaurant im Erdgeschoss.
Dieses Treffen ist für:
-Internationale Teilnehmer aus allen Ländern, die auf Deutsch Kontakte knüpfen wollen.
-Deutsch-sprachige, die in netter Gesellschaft anderen helfen wollen, Deutsch zu sprechen, oder nur neue Kontakte knüpfen wollen.
Altruism Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
🌟 Volunteer Team Meeting _ Together we grow 🌟
**🌟 Join us at we are village for the next volunteer meeting! 🌟**
**This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and contribute to our projects.**
This is a **casual and welcoming space** for us to connect, share updates, and gather your input as we explore new ways to co-create the work of Village. The agenda will stay open—because what matters most is your presence, your ideas, and the inspiration you bring.
✨ **Why join?**
Whether you’re already volunteering or just curious about getting involved, this gathering is the perfect place to:
🤝 Meet other volunteers and build connections
💬 Share your voice, ideas, and inspirations
🌟 Explore current needs and future opportunities
🏳️🌈 Strengthen our community care and collaboration
And of course—**new faces are more than welcome!** If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is the perfect moment to step in. Feel free to stick around afterward for informal chats and connection.
✨ **Why volunteer with Village?**
Volunteers are the beating heart of Village. By joining, you help create meaningful, inclusive, and inspiring events that make our community thrive. You’ll be part of a team of wonderful people dedicated to building a safe, welcoming, and vibrant space.
And beyond a single meeting or event, volunteering with Village means being part of an ongoing journey: together we can dream up and create many more activities, celebrations, and projects throughout the year.
Let's build something big together! 🤝🌍🙌
🔵
**🌟 Werde Teil unseres Teams von Volunteers! 🌟**
**Komm zu unserem nächsten Volonteerstreffen! Es ist eine großartige Gelegenheit, dich mit anderen Community-Mitgliedern zu vernetzen und zu unseren Projekten beizutragen.**
Dies ist ein lockerer und einladender Raum, um miteinander in Kontakt zu treten, Neuigkeiten auszutauschen und eure Ideen einzubringen, während wir gemeinsam neue Wege erkunden, die Arbeit von Village mitzugestalten. Die Agenda bleibt offen – denn am wichtigsten sind eure Anwesenheit, eure Ideen und die Inspiration, die ihr mitbringt.
✨ **Warum teilnehmen?**
Egal, ob ihr schon freiwillig aktiv seid oder einfach neugierig darauf, mitzumachen – dieses Treffen ist der perfekte Ort, um:
🤝 Andere Volunteers kennenzulernen und Kontakte zu knüpfen
💬 Eure Stimme, Ideen und Inspirationen zu teilen
🌟 Aktuelle Bedarfe und zukünftige Möglichkeiten zu erkunden
🏳️🌈 Unsere Gemeinschaftspflege und Zusammenarbeit zu stärken
Und natürlich – neue Gesichter sind herzlich willkommen! Wenn ihr schon länger darüber nachdenkt, euch zu engagieren, ist das der perfekte Moment, einzusteigen. Bleibt gerne noch für informelle Gespräche und zum Vernetzen.
✨ **Warum bei Village freiwillig arbeiten?**
Volunteers sind das Herzstück von Village. Mit eurem Engagement helft ihr, bedeutungsvolle, inklusive und inspirierende Veranstaltungen zu gestalten, die unsere Community lebendig machen. Ihr werdet Teil eines wunderbaren Teams, das sich dafür einsetzt, einen sicheren, einladenden und lebendigen Raum zu schaffen.
Und über ein einzelnes Treffen oder Event hinaus bedeutet Freiwilligenarbeit bei Village, Teil einer fortlaufenden Reise zu sein: Gemeinsam können wir noch viele weitere Aktivitäten, Feiern und Projekte im Laufe des Jahres gestalten.
Lass uns gemeinsam etwas Großartiges aufbauen! 🤝🌍🙌
Mental Health Discussion Circle
Life gets heavy sometimes — and we believe no one should carry that weight alone.
This discussion circle is a supportive space where we gather to speak openly about our struggles, mental health journeys, and personal challenges — without fear of judgment. Whether you’re facing anxiety, burnout, grief, or just feeling lost, this is a time for real talk, real people, and real healing.
We’re not therapists or professionals — we’re humans navigating life, just like you. What we offer is empathy and understanding.
What to expect:
• Respectful conversations
• Listening without pressure to fix
• Optional prompts to get things flowing
• A calm, welcoming environment
Come as you are. You don’t need to have it all figured out.
The event takes place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month and is donation based.
If possible, please consider helping us cover the location and Meetup expenses with a small contribution. :)
Paypal (Friends&Family): mhps.berlin@gmail.com
Cuban salsa classes (Free for Beginners)
Cuban salsa classes every Wednesday .
Join us, learn how to dance, save lives and make friends!
**Classes**:
19:00 - Absolute Beginners (For Free)
20:00 - Beginners 2
21.00 - Improvers 1
**Price: (Card payment only)**
1 class - 7€
10 class pass - 49€ or 42€ reduced*
(To use within 11 weeks. Valid for all our classes. It can only be used by one person per class.
No refund possible)
* Reduced price for students, Schüler, Azubis, H4-Empfänger, and pensioners/retired folks. A valid proof is needed.
**Why should you learn Salsa, and why with us?**
- It's great fun!
- You don't need any prior dancing experience.
- You get to know loads of new people.
- No registration, just swing by.
- No fix starting date - you can start any week.
- No dress code - come in whatever you feel comfortable in.
Note:No outside shoes in the room: socks or a pair of clean shoes will be required
- No partner needed - we change regularly during the classes (bring all your friends though!)
- You can help us make a difference!
**What is Salsa4Water**?
Simple! We teach Salsa and donate all our profits to the NGO Welthungerhilfe, which uses these funds for their local projects in Malawi.
Welthungerhilfe fights for equal access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in nearly 40 countries world wide. This gives you the chance to save lives while dancing!
Lunchtime Mental Health Walks - Schöneberg, Wilmersdorf
Berlin is dark. Especially in winter. That's why it's important to catch those rays of sun, while they are still there. At lunch time the sun is the strongest. While walking together we can enjoy a nice conversation, get those steps in, increase our serotonin production as well as sync the circadian rhythm. It's also a lovely break from work.
I would like to invite you to our mental health walk event.
Agenda:
12:10 We meet at Schöneberg Park next to the fountain with the golden deer statue ("Der goldene Hirsch").
12:15 We walk to Volkspark Wilmersdorf
12:50 We arrive back in Schöneberg Park, at the golden deer statue.
We walk at every weather, so make sure to dress properly!
Looking forward to meeting you at our lunchtime walk.
Marija
Berlin Awareness, Courage & Love Meetup
Dieses Meetup ist Teil einer weltumspannenden Initiative, um Bewusstheit, Mut und Warmherzigkeit (Awareness, Courage and Love) im Umgang mit uns selbst und in der Begegnung mit anderen zu üben. Die Idee zu dieser Initiative stammt von Mavis Tsai, PhD, der Mitbegründerin einer relativ neuen psychotherapeutische Richtung namens Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP). In den ACL-Meetups sollen diejenigen FAP-Grundsätze, die sich in der Psychotherapie als besonders wirkungsvoll herausgestellt haben - nämlich die offene und warmherzige, authentische Begegnung - mit möglichst vielen Menschen geteilt werden, seien es Partner, Verwandte, Freunde, Klienten, Nachbarn oder sogar gänzlich Unbekannte.
Wir treffen uns wieder vor Ort in Neukölln! Sowohl bekannte Gesichter als auch neue Teilnehmer:innen sind herzlich willkommen! Ladet gerne Menschen ein, denen ihr Nähe zuteilwerden lassen möchtet. Ihr könnt jederzeit von der Möglichkeit Gebrauch machen, euch mit Gästen anzumelden.
Bitte seid pünktlich. Wir schließen den Raum spätestens um 16:05 Uhr, um einen sicheren Rahmen zu gewährleisten. Wenn ihr es nicht pünklich schafft, seid ihr gern bei einem unserer nächsten Treffen willkommen.
Zum Hintergrund der ACL-Meetups:
In den Meetups üben wir, mit unseren verletzlichen Seiten in Kontakt zu treten, uns anderen Menschen gegenüber authentisch zu zeigen, und Nähe in zwischenmenschlichen Begegnungen zu schaffen. Um Nähe und Verbundenheit mit anderen Menschen erleben zu können, braucht es:
Bewusstheit (Awareness) der eigenen Bedürfnisse, Wünsche, Ängste, Vermeidungstendenzen und Unzulänglichkeiten,
Mut (Courage), sich mit all diesen Teilen unserer selbst zu zeigen und dabei das Risiko einzugehen, sich der Beurteilung und möglichen Ablehnung anderer auszusetzen, und
Warmherzigkeit (Love) im Umgang mit uns selbst und anderen, sodass wir unserem Mut und unserer Verletzlichkeit mit Wohlwollen und Mitmenschlichkeit begegnen und uns gegenseitig ermuntern, uns zu öffnen.
Inzwischen gibt es Meetups an mehr als 90 Orten in 28 Ländern auf 5 Kontinenten mit weltweit über 10.000 Mitgliedern. Wir (Mathias Funke und Ralf Steinkopff) organisieren die Berliner Gruppe. Es gibt ca. 6-8 Treffen im Jahr, in denen wir die Prinzipien von ACL miteinander erfahren können.
Sunday futsal session in Fhain - recruiting event
Hey. Wir sind diese Woche bereits ausreichend Spieler. Wir suchen dennoch weiterhin Mitglieder. Bitte meldet euch direkt bei mir, wenn ihr Interesse habt in den Verein einzutreten. Dann planen wir euch das nächste Mal mit ein.
Oder ihr schaut gleich hier vorbei: https://www.sg-ebt.de/de/mitglieder-service/deine-mitgliedschaft/mitglied-werden/, SG 39.
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English version below the German version.
Dieses Event ist kostenfrei.
Als Sportgruppe 39 im Verein SG Empor Brandenburger Tor 1952 e.V. (https://www.sg-ebt.de/de/mitglieder-service/deine-mitgliedschaft/ ) suchen wir aktuell neue Mitglieder für unser Team.
Du kannst einen Monat lang hierüber zur Probe teilnehmen. Wenn du danach regelmäßig kommen möchtest, würden wir dich bitten, Vereinsmitglied zu werden.
This event is free of any costs.
As a sports group no. 39 within the SG Empor Brandenburger Tor 1952 e.V. club (https://www.sg-ebt.de/de/mitglieder-service/deine-mitgliedschaft/ ), we are currently looking for new members to join our team.
You may participate for a trial period via this platform for one month. If you would like to come regularly afterwards, we would kindly ask you to become a club member.
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🔴 WICHTIG: Die Teilnahme wird nur nach RSVP bestätigt. Die Reihenfolge der RSVPs bestimmt die Priorisierung. Kein RSVP = Rückstufe auf die Warteliste.
👉 BITTE LIES DIE GRUPPENBESCHREIBUNG FÜR ALLE REGELN
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🕔 Treffzeit:
\#\#\# 18:00 Uhr Berliner Zeit
📍 Ort: Samariterstraße 19/20, 10247 Berlin
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/igKzBJ9uEuyxd8SE7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/igKzBJ9uEuyxd8SE7)
🚨 Beginn: PÜNKTLICH um 18:15 Uhr
🚪 Türen der Sporthalle schließen: PÜNKTLICH um 18:15 Uhr – kein Einlass danach
⏱️ Ende: PÜNKTLICH um 20:00 Uhr (🧼 Duschen danach möglich)
Bitte bringt jeweils ein weißes und ein dunkles Shirt mit!
Wir spielen 5 gegen 5, 6 gegen 6 oder 7 gegen 7 Hallfutsal (wie auf dem Bild). Der Boden ist wie ein Basketballplatz — Futsal-Hallen-Schuhe sind ideal.
⚠️ Bitte sei respektvoll und aktualisiere dein RSVP, wenn du doch nicht kommen kannst — das hilft anderen beim Planen.
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###⚠️ TEILNAHME-REGELN:
RSVP, wenn du spielen möchtest.
Bei Änderungen bitte rechtzeitig aktualisieren.
Kein RSVP = Risiko, nicht spielen zu können.
Nicht-Antreten trotz Anmeldung wird NICHT toleriert.
Späte Absage: Nach Sonntag, 9 Uhr
Bei Verspätung kann der Platz verloren gehen.
Wiederholtes Nichterscheinen & späte Absagen = vorübergehender oder dauerhafter Ausschluss.
🚫 Wir übernehmen keine rechtliche Verantwortung für verlorene Gegenstände und für Verletzungen.
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🔴 **IMPORTANT:** Attendance is only confirmed after you RSVP. People will be prioritized based on RSVP order. No RSVP = back of the waitlist.
👉 PLEASE READ GROUP DESCRIPTION FOR ALL RULES
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\#\#\# 🕔 Meeting time:
18:00 Berlin time
📍 **Location:**
Samariterstraße 19/20, 10247 Berlin
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/igKzBJ9uEuyxd8SE7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/igKzBJ9uEuyxd8SE7)
🚨 **Kick-off:** 18:15 SHARP
🚪 **Gym doors close:** 18:15 SHARP – no entry after this
⏱️ **End:** 20:00 SHARP (🧼showers available afterward)
Please bring each a white and a dark shirt!
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We’ll play 5v5, 6v6 or 7v7 indoor futsal (like in the picture). The surface is like a basketball court — futsal (sports hall) shoes are ideal.
⚠️ Please be respectful and update your RSVP if you can’t make it—this helps others join.
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\#\#\# ⚠️ ATTENDANCE RULES:
* RSVP if you want to play.
* If plans change, update your RSVP.
* No RSVP = risk of not playing.
* No-show-ups are NOT tolerated.
* Late cancellation: After Sunday, 9AM
* If you're late, you may lose your spot.
* Repeated no-show-ups & late cancellation = temporary or permanent ban.
🚫 We take no legal responsibility for lost items and for injuries.
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Cuban Salsa Classes (Improvers 2)
Cuban salsa classes every Tuesday.
Join us, improve your skills, save lives and make friends!
**Classes:**
19:00 - Improvers 2 (New routine starting every month)
**Price: (Card payment only)**
1 class - 7€
10 class pass - 49€ or 42€ reduced*
(To use within 11 weeks. Valid for all our classes. It can only be used by one person per class.
No refund possible)
* Reduced price for students, Schüler, Azubis, H4-Empfänger, and pensioners/retired folks. A valid proof is needed.
**Why should you learn Salsa, and why with us?**
- It's great fun!
- You get to know loads of new people.
- No fix starting date - you can start any week.
- No dress code - come in whatever you feel comfortable in.
Note:No outside shoes in the room: socks or a pair of clean shoes will be required
- No partner needed - we change regularly during the classes (bring all your friends though!)
- You can help us make a difference!
**What is Salsa4Water?**
Simple! We teach Salsa and donate all our profits to the NGO Welthungerhilfe, which uses these funds for their local projects in Malawi.
Welthungerhilfe fights for equal access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in nearly 40 countries world wide. This gives you the chance to save lives while dancing!
Altruism Events Near You
Connect with your local Altruism community
Humanist Program: Fighting the Efforts to Insert Religion into Public Education
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association:
They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other church–state issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEA’s early wins and hard lessons, what we’re seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape — and practical ways to get involved.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953
Passcode: 760812
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The formal presentation will start at noon
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.
COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter
Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above.
There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change.
The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/).
Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers.
For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.
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.
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country.
Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply.
### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?**
Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment.
## **Why Join?**
* **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance.
* **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space.
* **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection.
## **The Ideal Group Leader**
The ideal group leader
* Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community.
* Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us.
* Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind.
* An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection.
* An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms.
* Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus.
## **Our Impact**

Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported:
* A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being.
* An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging.
* Said they would return again.
We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself.
### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based**
Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission!
Every contribution helps us:
* **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization.
* **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year.
By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic.
## **Come Join Us!**
We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection.
🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside
🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application
🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind
Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831
An Immense World
This meeting will be an open discussion about the book "an Immense World" by Ed Yong



















