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Saturday Morning Coffee @ Windchimes Cafe 3109 ๐ธ
Hi Radiant Ladies,
After our Saturday walk, join us at Windchimes Cafรฉ for coffee, friendly vibes, and a relaxed catch-up.
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ฟ๏ธ 2-hour parking out front.
See you there!
Lyn ๐
FREE GENDER BALANCED Speed Friending Language Exchange LAST ENTRY 8.30PM FRI SAT
TO MAINTAIN A GENDER BALANCE ALL MALES MUST ATTEND WITH A FEMALE FRIEND, NO EXCEPTIONS. All females are welcome to attend alone but encouraged to attend with a female friend too for free drinks and food! MUST TAP โATTENDโ and include all guests.
UNLIKE other meetups which are overwhelmingly male dominant, we provide ONLY gender balanced events where females also have a chance to meet other females, not only men.
8PM EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY (LAST ENTRY STRICTLY 8.30PM) AT 215 QUEENโS
Introduction to Curative Eurythmy: A Three-Session Experience
Join us for a unique workshop hosted by Jenny Kuznetsova on Curative Eurythmy: Movement for everyday wellbeing, an introduction.
Held over three consecutive Saturdays, 14th, 21st, 28th March 2026, 11am-12pm, the participants will have an opportunity to experience this extraordinary modality.
Curative Eurythmy is a movement modality that creates harmony in the whole being. Through specifically curated movements, our three bodies, physical, emotional and mental are moved into incredible balance.
The movements work strongly on the circulatory system and as such create organic deep activation of the breath. As the movements activate circulation in the body as well as flooding it with the health giving breath, the after effects create feelings of inner nourishment, strength and vitality.
Curative Eurythmy is able to help with physical, emotional and mental imbalances as well as provide a general boost to our overall wellbeing that is so vital in an age where the nervous system is constantly overwhelmed with the pace of life.
You are invited to try this unique and potent modality and experience the benefits firsthand.
Tickets obtainable via the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-curative-eurythmy-3-session-experience
FREE GENDER BALANCED Professional Networking LAST ENTRY 8.30PM FRI SAT
TO MAINTAIN A GENDER BALANCE ALL MALES MUST ATTEND WITH A FEMALE FRIEND, NO EXCEPTIONS. All females are welcome to attend alone but encouraged to attend with a female friend too for free drinks and food! MUST TAP โATTENDโ and include all guests.
UNLIKE other meetups which are overwhelmingly male dominant, we provide ONLY gender balanced events where females also have a chance to meet other females, not only men.
8PM EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY (LAST ENTRY STRICTLY 8.30PM) AT 215 QUEENโS
Saturday Morning Walk @ Ruffey Lake Park Templestowe 3106 ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Hi Radiant Ladies,
Join us for a refreshing Saturday walk at Ruffey Lake Park.
๐ญ Walk at your own pace
๐ Dogs welcome
โ Coffee after
๐ฆ๏ธ We walk every Saturday (unless itโs pouring)
New ladies welcome. See you!
โจLeanne & Lyn ๐
FREE GENDER BALANCED Tech IT AI Data Science Startups Networking LAST ENTRY 8.30
TO MAINTAIN A GENDER BALANCE ALL MALES MUST ATTEND WITH A FEMALE FRIEND, NO EXCEPTIONS. All females are welcome to attend alone but encouraged to attend with a female friend too for free drinks and food! MUST TAP โATTENDโ and include all guests.
UNLIKE other meetups which are overwhelmingly male dominant, we provide ONLY gender balanced events where females also have a chance to meet other females, not only men. WE ARE COMMITTED TO EQUAL GENDER REPRESENTATION IN THE IT INDUSTRY.
8PM EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY (LAST ENTRY STRICTLY 8.30PM) AT 215 QUEENโS
Balance Events This Week
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International Women's Day: Women's Lunch & Connection Activities
**International Womenโs Day Lunch 2026 โ *Balance the Scales***
Celebrate International Womenโs Day with an uplifting and intentional womenโs lunch centred on this yearโs theme, *Balance the Scales*. Join us for an afternoon of connection, conversation and community as we explore how justice, fairness and inclusion show up in our lives โ and how we can contribute to real change together.
Bring your sparkle, dress up a little if you like, and be ready to engage in meaningful small-group discussions guided by thoughtful questions inspired by the *Balance the Scales* theme. These conversations are designed to deepen connection, inspire new perspectives and invite collective action. After facilitated discussions, thereโll be time to relax, mingle and continue the conversation over lunch.
All ticket proceeds will be donated to **SisterWorks**, supporting migrant and refugee women to build economic independence and community โ a beautiful way to put *Balance the Scales* into action locally.
Please note lunch is purchased at own cost. Drink is included in ticket purchase.
Expect:
โจ Thoughtful small group rounds
โจ Deep connection with other women
โจ Space for reflection and casual conversation
โจ A meaningful contribution to community impact
Sunday Walk - CERES Community Park - Merri River Trail
**CERES Community Park โ Merri River Trail**
Itโs time we explored a new trail! So this week we are heading over to Brunswick and will walk the Merri River Trail.
The **CERES Community and Environmental Park** is on the banks of the Merri River and the trail runs alongside the Merri River.
We walk as far as Bell Street, then back for coffee at the Merri Cafรฉ.
**Start:** CERES Park, corner of **Roberts and Stewart Streets**, Brunswick East. Meet just inside the gate. Look for the red umbrella!
**Start time:** 9.00 AM
**Parking:** There is parking at the CERES Park. But if it is crowded, park anywhere in the surrounding streets. Allow 10 minutes to walk back to the START.
**The Walk**: The walk follows the Merri Creek north to Bell Street, Brunswick then back the same trail to the start.
**Total distance**: 5.0 km. (approx.)
**Time:** Allow 2.0 hours for the walk, plus half hour for coffee. Total 2.5 hours.
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Toilets:** At the start.
**Coffee:** Merri Cafรฉ located adjacent to the visitor centre.
Solar Plexus Chakra Reiki Practice Night
Namaste, healer.
It's time to light up the third chakra.
It's our energetic engine room โ the place where confidence, willpower, and personal strength all come together.
And when it's humming, life just flows better.
Hence, our Reiki Solar Plexus Chakra Healing Night.
Come along and we'll do powerful meditations and group healing to strengthen it.
Among other things, the solar plexus chakra is essential for:
* Confidence (so you can back yourself and step into your power)
* Willpower (so you can follow through on what matters to you)
* Healthy self-esteem (so you value yourself without needing outside validation)
* Good digestion โ both physical and emotional (so you can process life's experiences more easily)
* A strong sense of identity (so you know who you are and can stand firm in it)
So come and join us for a powerful practice night and leave feeling energetically fired up and emotionally centred.
Hope to see you there!
Jeremy
## Time to Expand Your Reiki with Pellowah Healing?
Pellowah is the **yin to Reiki's yang.**
High-vibrational healing energy.
Incredible symbols.
Potent chakra meditations.
Expanded consciousness.
You'll be surprised by how much it expands your healing abilities.
To find out more about our upcoming March 27-28 **Pellowah healing** course, [click here](http://www.pellowah.net.au/pellowah-courses.html).
Mar 14th | Kismetrix Elegant Singles Night @ Valhalla Bar - Melbourne CBD
## โจ KISMETRIX \| True Connection
[Ticked Event](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/all-events/?event=26306)
### The Valhalla \| Elegant Singles Night
Hosted by **KISMETRIX \| True Connection**
๐ **Valhalla Bar (Basement, Olderfleet Building)**
477 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC
๐
**Saturday, 14 March**
๐ **7:00 PM โ 10:00 PM (Hosted)**
(Venue open late)
### AN ELEGANT SATURDAY NIGHT FOR THOSE WHO PREFER DEPTH OVER NOISE
Hidden beneath the iconic Olderfleet Building lies **Valhalla** โ a Scandinavian-inspired underground bar where atmosphere, design and conversation take centre stage.
This is our **Elegant Singles Night** โ a refined Saturday social for those who want real conversation, good energy, and connection that unfolds naturally.
No swiping.
No forced rotations.
No loud, chaotic party crowd.
Just confident adults showing up โ in real life.
### ๐ฅ AGE GROUPS [(TICKETED)](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/all-events/?event=26306)
To create a balanced, comfortable room, tickets are released across two overlapping age groups:
โข **30โ48**
โข **38โ60**
Guests receive coloured name tags on arrival to help our hosts support thoughtful introductions early in the evening.
As the night progresses, the room naturally opens into relaxed, free-flowing mingling.
This structure keeps the atmosphere elegant, social and effortless โ without pressure.
### ๐ซ ABOUT THE EVENT
Tired of dating apps that go nowhere?
Over speed dating that feels like an interview?
So were we.
KISMETRIX \| True Connection was created for singles who want something more human โ real presence\, real conversation\, and genuine chemistry\.
Youโll walk into a room full of people who:
* Are done with endless chatting and ghosting
* Want to meet face-to-face, not behind a screen
* Value depth, respect and good energy
* Care about how they show up โ socially and emotionally
Come for a drink.
Stay for the conversation.
Leave glad you came.
### ๐ฏ WHO THIS NIGHT IS FOR
This event is for singles who:
* Prefer substance over surface
* Enjoy meaningful conversation and elegant social settings
* Are emotionally mature and socially aware
* Want a great Saturday night โ regardless of outcomes
Come solo or with friends โ many do.
### ๐ท THE VIBE
Expect:
* A moody, intimate underground bar setting
* Nordic-inspired design and refined ambience
* Hosted support early, free flow later
* An elegant, socially aware crowd
* **Happy Hour drink specials available at the bar**
Think less โdating eventโ โ more **a Collins Street Saturday night done properly**.
### ๐ TICKETS & INCLUSIONS
Get your ticket [HERE](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/all-events/?event=26306)
Your ticket includes:
* Entry to the curated **KISMETRIX Elegant Singles Night**
* Hosted support throughout the evening
* A thoughtfully balanced social experience
Drinks and small plates are available for purchase directly from Valhalla, with **Happy Hour specials** offered during the event.
๐ซ Tickets are limited to maintain quality, balance and atmosphere.
Early booking is strongly recommended.
### โ
WHY PEOPLE LOVE KISMETRIX EVENTS
* No apps. No swiping. Just real people
* No scripts or awkward structures
* Thoughtful curation without rigidity
* A genuinely enjoyable night โ even if you attend solo
* Many guests come โjust for a drinkโ โฆ and end up staying all night
### ๐ [BOOK NOW](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/all-events/?event=26306)
Spaces are limited to maintain the energy and quality of the room.
**Refund Policy:**
Tickets are non-refundable. If you can no longer attend, youโre welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else in the same age group.
## **๐ Stay Connected with Kismetrix \| True Connection**
Love this event? We run a variety of experiences to help people meet and connect in meaningful ways.
๐ง **social@kismetrix.com.au**
๐ **[www.kismetrix.com.au](http://www.kismetrix.com.au "http://www.kismetrix.com.au")**
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๐ \*\*Important Notice:\*\*By registering for this event\, you confirm that you have read and agree to Kismetrix \| True Connectionโs[ Terms & Conditions](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/terms-and-conditions-2/ "https://www.kismetrix.com.au/terms-and-conditions-2/"),[ Privacy Policy](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/privacy-policy/ "https://www.kismetrix.com.au/privacy-policy/"),[ Disclaimer](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/disclaimer/ "https://www.kismetrix.com.au/disclaimer/") and [Code of Conduct](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/code-of-conduct/ "https://www.kismetrix.com.au/code-of-conduct/").Some events may be non-refundable as stated in their individual descriptions.๐ค Collaborations: **collabs@kismetrix.com.au**
Learn Pranic Healing Course Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March in-person course
Discover your innate ability to heal using pranic healing, non-touch energy healing techniques. This two day weekend course is hands on, fun and easy course that teaches you how to become a pranic healer. Itโs the first step you can take to improve your life, heal yourself, loved ones, family and clients. After this weekend you will feel confident to heal others and can start to use these techniques straight away.
This course provides priceless teachings of Master Choa Kok Sui who created Pranic Healing to help alleviate the suffering of humanity. Pranic healing benefits are many and may include:
* Reduction / removal of aches and pains
* Reduce stress and anxiety
* Increases energy levels
* Increase happiness
* Improve focus
* Improve stress
In this course you learn:
* how to increase the rate of healing and recovery from physical, mental and emotional ailments
* learn to scan, sense and see and understand the energy body, anatomy, aura and 11 major chakras and its system
* increase oneโs own energy level
* calming and energising yogic breathing exercises
* increase healing powers
* learn how to cleanse, heal and energise chakras or energy centres
* stabilise energy so it stays where itโs needed
Ancient laws on Karma will be reviled and much more.
To find out more, register and visit:
www.phwn.com.au
Or email
info@phwn.com.au
Please note this course fee is $450 for new students and $225 for review students
Expand Your Social Circle - Kudos 2 Friends Around the Tan Stroll
**โโ Details โโ**
We will meet at the starting point, take round trip around the Tan and a short stroll inside the botanical garden. BYO coffee/ water bottle. Dress for outdoor walk. Come along & simply say, "Hi, it's my first time joining the group event." or ask the organiser to introduce you. You can take it slow and start from there.
If you enjoy the conversations, take the initative to invite others to hang out over a bite/ drink after.
**\-\-\- Running Late \-\-\-**
If you are running late, please message at least 30 mins in advance. We will wait up to 15 mins before heading off. We won't be able to keep track of messages once we start.
**\-\-\- RSVP / Change of Plan \-\-\-**
Change of plan or decide not to attend is absolutely okay. Please do update your RSVP to "NO", so others can have the opportunity to attend.
**\-\-\- Intro \-\-\-**
Kudos to Friendsโฆ.Expand Your Social Circle Meetup group is a community of individuals who prefer to take it slow to get to know each other overtime in Melbourne. Join us on a fun journey as we explore cafes, restaurants and bars, including drinks, meals, outings, chilling, cultural exchange, etc. Above all, weโd like to celebrate the importance of friendships. So if you are looking to expand your social circle and explore new adventures and venues in Melbourne, come join us!
**\-\-\- WhatsApp Group \-\-\-**
We use WhatsApp for more fluid communication, including ideas, interest groups, questions etc. Please let the organizer know if you would like to be added to the WhatsApp Group at the event. We will send an invite to attendees to the group. (give us some time)
**\-\-\- Rules \-\-\-**
Admin will only add members to the group with a clear profile picture.
(No hidden behind sunglasses, masks, drawings)
**You might be removed from the group in the case ofโฆ**
* no show
* without a clear profile picture
* anti-social behaviour (i.e. acts rude / disrespectful regularly)
* take advantage of individuals for personal gain(s)
**\-\-\- Privacy \-\-\-**
Do not disclose your contact number in this post comment. We will delete your comment/info as soon as we see it to protect your privacy.
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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!
๐ Lincoln Street Salsa Saturdays! ๐ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! ๐
**๐ฅ Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!**
**๐ฅ At Columbusโ Hottest New Salsa Venue!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!
8 pm โ 1 am
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**๐ฅ Gorgeously Renovated Studio!**
**๐ฅ Free Parking!**
**๐ฅ BYOB!**
**๐ฅ Easy Access from Highway!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215
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**ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING**
**Behind Anthonyโs Pharmacy!**
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**PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!**
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**๐ฃ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!**
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**๐ฃ** 8:00 pm โ 8:30 pm
**๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป**
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**๐ฃ** 8:30 pm โ 9:30 pm
**๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ Class!**
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**๐ฃ** 9:30 pm โ 1 am
**๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐!**
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**โ
Questions?**
**Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)**
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
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No Experience Necessary!**
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No Partner Required!**
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Plenty of People to Dance With!**
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$15 Cash / $16 Card**
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College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!**
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BYOB**
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Age 18+**
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Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place forโฆ**
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**๐ Learning to Dance**
**๐** Social Dancing
**๐ Birthday Celebration**
**๐** Bachelorette Parties
**๐ Girlโs Night Out**
**๐ Date Night**
**๐** Getting Fit / Burning Calories
**๐ Meeting New People**
**๐** Having Fun, Fun, Fun!
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โ
**Questions?**
Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
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 churchโstate issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEAโs early wins and hard lessons, what weโre 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 โ 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
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1)
Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953
Passcode: 760812
One tap mobile
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The formal presentation will start at noon
๐ Live Salsa Band Saturday 3/14! ๐ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! ๐
๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ง ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐
๐ฅ ๐
๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ :
๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐: ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฒ๐!
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๐ฅ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐
๐ฅ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฆ โ ๐ ๐๐ฆ
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๐ฃ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue
๐ฃ Dancing All Night Long!
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
[https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/)
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Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
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๐ฃ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
8:00 pm โ 8:30 pm
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๐ฃ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง!
8:30 pm โ 9:30 pm
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๐ฃ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก
๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐!
9:30 pm โ 1:00 am
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Cover Includes Dance Lesson and/or Party!
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
[https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/)
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๐ $๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ (๐๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐/๐๐ @ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฆ!)
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๐ $๐๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ
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๐๐จ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฒ!
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๐๐จ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐!
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Always Other People to Dance With!
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Singles, Couples,
Beginners, and
Pros Welcome!
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โ
BYOB
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18+
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๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ: LincolnStreetSalsa.com
๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐: ๐๐๐-๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
[https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/)
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Dance, Connect & De-Stress: Friday Nights at Unity of Columbus
**Community Dance โ Every Friday at Unity of Columbus**
Let go of the weekโs stress and move into joy!
Join us every Friday for an evening of community, connection, and dance at Unity of Columbus. Itโs a chance to meet new friends, express yourself through movement, and experience the emotional healing that comes from music and rhythm.
No dance experience needed โ just bring your energy, an open heart, and your dancing shoes!
Dance is freedom. Dance is healing. Dance is fun.
Contra dance March 21 (First Unitarian Universalist Church) note new time!
# **Band and caller TBA**
Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm
NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening!
**Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214**
WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like youโve seen in period films such as โPride and Prejudiceโ, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. Thatโs English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like โswing your partnerโ and โdo-si-do,โ like youโve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alรก โRiverdance.โ Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THATโs Contra Dancing!
Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor.
Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner.
Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot.
Please bring your own refillable water bottle.
Using Philosophy to Cope with Current Events
So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!






















