American Muslims

❄️🚶🏻‍♂️ Join us for short after work walk from Sloane Square to Battersea Power Station or Vauxhall. *You could stay at the Power Station for some food ([some Halal options here](https://batterseapowerstation.co.uk/inspiration/halal-dining/))* WALK: 📏6km (3.7 miles) / Vauxhall 📍 Meet: Outside **Sloane Square Underground Station** (Circle/District lines) ⌚ Meet from **6:15pm**. Walk at **6:31pm** ↪️ Starts: **Sloane Square** ↩️ Ends: **Battersea Power Station** (Northern line) **Vauxhall** (Victoria/Rail) 🚻 Toilets: Battersea Power Station *⚠️ It is a very busy time of year, extra care is required to be mindful of your surroundings, crossing roads, our group and people around you. You also need to make sure you keep the group in sight as we cannot wait for anyone losing the group.* ⛑️ You are responsible for your own safety and your own belonging at all times. 🗂️ "No shows" for previous events may be moved to the waitlist/not going to prioritise reliable attendees / new joiners - ***when there is a waiting list, priority is given by attendance records / new joiners.*** 📊 [[why it matters](https://tinyurl.com/28sh83cn)] 🌐 **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims)** *(Follow for latest events updates)* 🚦 **[Walk/Hike Levels:](https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BBxV4zomeZ)** 🟢 Easy 🟡 Average 🟠 Moderate 🔴 Challenging ⚫ Very Challenging

Join us on Friday Evenings at the charming Leto Café in Soho for an engaging and inspiring meetup. Whether you’re a local or just visiting the city, this gathering is your chance to immerse yourself in an evening of respectful dialogue and authentic relationships. This cozy event is perfect for connecting with like-minded individuals while enjoying a warm cup of coffee, tea, or their lusciously indulgent cakes and lively discussions. Please note: The event is free to attend, but we kindly ask everyone to purchase at least one drink from the café to support and thank our lovely host venue. Kindly note, We make reservations at the venue based on number of attendees. if you are unable to attend, please update your RSVP atleast two hours before the event starts. Thank you for your understanding . Event Highlights: A chance to meet,network and develop connections with people from all walks of life-professionals, creatives and curious minds alike. Forge authentic relationships with a diverse group of attendees in an atmosphere designed for open and impactful conversations. Time: 6.30 PM - 9 PM Location: L’ETO Café, Soho, London Whether you’re new in town or a familiar face, join us for an evening of authenticity, inspiration, and genuine connections. We can’t wait to see you there! From time to time, we may include a short, light activity (like a quiz or icebreaker) to help everyone mingle and meet new faces - always optional, with the main focus on relaxed coffee and chats.

Please note that a **£10 per person holding deposit** is required to secure **your place.** Join us on **19 December at 7:00pm in Chelsea, London** for a warm and welcoming Christmas evening meal designed for anyone looking to connect, relax, and meet new people. Whether you’re new to the city or simply want to enjoy good company during the festive season, this friendly gathering offers a cosy atmosphere, great conversation, and a delicious seasonal meal. Come along, share stories, make new friends, and celebrate the holiday spirit in a relaxed and inclusive setting. We can’t wait to welcome you! Please note that a **£10 per person holding deposit** is required to secure **your place.**

🥾 The muddy, muddiest hike in Epsom, going through Ashtead Common (National Nature Reserve) with a little extra mud + covering the Hogsmill Trail. *🌧️ This hike is depenend on "good" bad weather !* 🟡 HIKE: 📏 18km (11.1 miles) 🏔️ Elev. Gain: 160m 💓 Pace: depends on level of mud! 🚥 [View Walking/Hiking Levels Here](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPRjEOPjW8B/) ✊ *Note: Active Muslims is equally about focusing on the actual activity, in this case, it is a paced walk/hike (and not a stroll), therefore it is advised to approach and attend these events with that mindset, intention and [purpose](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBhPWpdIMKq/?igsh=MWVjdnZrdGZwd3dmYw%3D%3D).* 🥾 This is deliberately intended to be a very muddy hike, – *hopefully there is enough mud on the day!* Why a muddy hike? 🤎 More effort / calories required 🤎 Improve balance 🤎 Reduce stress: your brain will be too occupied! 🤎 Let go, release your inner child! ↪️ Starts: **Epsom Station** ↩️ Ends: **Ewell West** 📍 Waterloo: Meet opposite platform 3 ⌚ Waterloo: Meet from 9:01am, the train departs at **9:23am** \[Arrives 9:57am at Epsom \| Return train estimate from Ewell West: 2:54pm / 3:22pm\]\. 🚉🚗 All our regular walks/hikes are free and you are welcome to purchase your own ticket/make your way to the destination station. It is best to purchase tickets on the day as an open return ideally with a Network Rail card or with a group discount. 🎫 Epsom Station is also covered by Oyster / Contactless ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🎟️ **If you would like me to help purchase your group ticket** (3+ must travel together). **On the condition you aim to arrive before the platform is announced.** 💳 **[PayPal Here (£8.35)](https://paypal.me/mubasher001/8.35)** *PLEASE MAKE SURE NO FEE IS CHARGED (Send as Friends & Family / otherwise ask for bank details).* ⏳ Deadline: Friday 9:01pm **Confirm via below once you've made the payment with your Meetup Name:** 📱 [My WhatsApp](https://wa.me/+447799438148). *ℹ️ I cannot issue refunds once I've purchased your ticket.* ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🚻 Departing Station / On-board train 🧎 Prayer: If you are praying, please have/keep wudu (make it within other breaks) and be prepared to join at short notice. 🎒 What to bring: appropriate clothing/shoes, packed lunch, water bottle (1.5-2L) & snacks to keep you going. 👕 Advisable to have layers. 🥾 Hiking boots recommended. 🧦 Hiking socks/double socks advised (reduces chance of blisters) 🔦 Headlight (winter) 📱 Fully charged mobile + battery back. 🔔 Emergency Whistle 🗂️ **When there is a waiting list, priority is given by attendance records / new joiners.** 📊 [[why it matters](https://tinyurl.com/28sh83cn)] ⛑️ *Disclaimer: You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events and have the fitness level required for it. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times.* 🌐 **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims)** *(Follow for latest events updates)* 🚦 **[Walk/Hike Levels:](https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BBxV4zomeZ)** 🟢 Easy 🟡 Average 🟠 Moderate 🔴 Challenging ⚫ Very Challenging

Join us for a relaxed 5km & 10km run, with three pace groups to suit all levels, including a walk/jog option. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your pace! This is a FREE Muslim Runners Community event, open to all runners – regardless of pace or experience. Simply bring your smiles and good vibes, and we’ll take care of the rest! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-run-tickets-1978190082789?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!

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. :) 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. *** Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).

This special holiday event will be AT GAMEARENA near the Gateway!!! Come with games if you like but also come just to chill and relax with new and old friends before we end the 2025 year. Snacks will be provided and working to get holiday drinks like last year if you would like partake more at the bar. Play game at the main venue or other games COGG members bring! \-\-\- **Usual In-Person Notes** \-\-\- **Attendees:** Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better! **Developers:** Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available. Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. For this event, light snacks from the bar and water will be provided! Though you can purchase you own if you like at the bar: [https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu) Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out. 75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9) If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at info@[thecogg.com](http://thecogg.com/)!

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.