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Read & Reflect: A Social Reading Circle.
Shared Pages, Shared Insights.
Read & Reflect: A Social Reading Circle. Shared Pages, Shared Insights.
📚 Do you love reading, but wish you had a structure and a community to share your insights with? Join our small circle of curious minds (just 4 members per gathering) as we come together for an hour of focused reading—in the calm setting of a library or the cozy atmosphere of a cafĂ©. Here’s how it works: First part: Quiet reading on your own—bring a book you’re exploring, whether it’s philosophy, history, psychology, literature, or anything meaningful to you. Second part: We regroup and each person shares key takeaways, insights, or questions sparked by their reading. This sparks a structured yet free-flowing conversation around ideas, perspectives, and personal reflections. Why join? Add structure to your reading habit. Discover new books, authors, and ideas through others’ choices. Build real connections by sharing and listening deeply. Socialize around something meaningful instead of small talk.
The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club - Networking Event – Tysons VA
The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club - Networking Event – Tysons VA
To RSVP for our next event, please visit: [https://the.cashflowbreakfastclub.com/TysonsCornerVA](https://the.cashflowbreakfastclub.com/TysonsCornerVA) **Don’t forget to bring your BRRRR deals and investor questions to this event!** Working on a property you’re planning to Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat? Trying to decide which investor path fits you best? Looking for funding, partnerships, or clarity on your next move? ***Bring it to the room!*** We have our next Tyson's VA Cash-Flow Breakfast Club on Monday, June 29th at 5:45PM—are you able to join us? I’m excited to reconnect and build momentum together. If you have not done so already, make sure to RSVP here: [https://the.cashflowbreakfastclub.com/TysonsCornerVA](https://the.cashflowbreakfastclub.com/TysonsCornerVA) This month’s session covers: * The complete BRRRR playbook (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) * Real case studies with actual numbers and results * How investors recycle capital to create “infinite” ROI * The 6 distinct investor paths—and how to identify yours: 1. The House Hacker Path 2. The Cash-Flow Snowball Path 3. The “Accidental Investor” Path 4. The “Gypsy Investor” Path 5. The Portfolio Builder Path 6. The Value-Add Operator Path * The biggest mistakes new investors make when trying to scale * How to build momentum without running out of capital **This is a 12-part education series with new topics every month. This event is session 3 of 12!** This event is free but has very limited seating and we are limited to the first 50 to RSVP! Join us and become a founding member of this amazing community! **Very limited seating. In-person only.** **When: June 29, 2026 @ 5:45pm-9:00pm EDT** **Where: 1945 Old Gallows Rd Suite 520, Vienna, VA 22182** The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club is NOT just a meet up. It’s the most unique Real Estate Investor Community of Mentors, Coaches & Masterminds. A community of growth oriented, abundance mindset, go-giver individuals with a BARE MINIMUM commitment to become financially free through real estate investing. We focus on providing education and building networks to help every member solve their cash-flow freedom equation, so they can have the time-freedom needed to follow their passions, make a lasting impact and even change the world! The unique format of this event, which consists of high-level education, gamified networking, mastermind breakout sessions, case studies, group deal analysis, market deep dives, and peer-to-peer coaching facilitation makes this the most impactful local real estate investor group a real estate investor can be a part of. The foundation of the group is built around the belief that everyone in the room has the potential to change the world
 however most of us never have the time, energy or financial situation to even dare to dream big enough. Most of us have passions that will never be followed, amazing businesses or ideas that will never be pursued
 unless we can solve the Cash-Flow Freedom Equation, which ultimately leads to Time-Freedom. Once that happens it is usually much easier for us to think bigger, dream bigger, be bigger.
Meet celebrate full BushidoMoon with interesting people
Meet celebrate full BushidoMoon with interesting people
Website http://bmuscolino.github.io/bushido Picnic dinner and full moon for 10-20 people in beautiful summer weather and green grass Join us Mon Jun 29th - you are invited to full moon celebration. I hope you join us for a life uplifting gathering with positive warm interesting people. You are invited: https://luma.com/jfrucial Come to a future BushidoMoon full moon gathering at Wash Natl Cathedral: https://youtu.be/au_vh91f4OE?si=y1KiapIJu3ZJN27G
Read and Sip Monday
Read and Sip Monday
Curl up with a good book and a hot cup of your poison of choice. Maybe start a book club to talk about your favs and read together.
Chess on Tap @ DC Board Room
Chess on Tap @ DC Board Room
No sign\-ups required \| All levels welcome \| 21\+ If you're looking for a casual game of chess in a fun atmosphere, this event is for you! Members range from beginner to master level, and games are played both with and without time controls. There are dozens of players each week, with only a fraction of the participants registering on meetup. This event is held at a bar, the Board Room, in Washington, DC, and is intended for 21+ players. We meet upstairs, on the mezzanine. Upon arrival, fill out a name tag and indicate your relative skill, to facilitate match-ups. Chess sets and boards are provided. We don't have club clocks, but most people use the Chess Clock app from Chess.com to play timed games.
The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club - Fairfax VA - REI Education & Networking event
The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club - Fairfax VA - REI Education & Networking event
Fairfax County VA Real Estate Investors, Agents and Professionals! We just launched a Cash-Flow Breakfast Club for your area! This is the most unique real estate investor club, education, networking and mastermind event in the US! **Join us for our official launch event for Fairfax County VA** **on June 29.** **This is a 12 part education series with new topics every month. This event is session 4 of 12!** **This event is free but has very limited seating and we are limited to the first 50 to RSVP! Join us and become a founding member of this amazing community!** **Very limited seating. In-person only.** **Make sure to RSVP today to reserve your spot.** **When: June 29, 2026 @ 5:45PM – 9:00PM EST** **Where: 12700 Fair Lakes Circle, Ste. 120** **Fairfax, Virginia, 22033** The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club is NOT just a meet up. It’s the most unique Real Estate Investor Community of Mentors, Coaches & Masterminds. A community of growth oriented, abundance mindset, go-giver individuals with a BARE MINIMUM commitment to become financially free through real estate investing. We focus on providing education and building networks to help every member solve their cash-flow freedom equation, so they can have the time-freedom needed to follow their passions, make a lasting impact and even change the world! The unique format of this event, which consists of high-level education, gamified networking, mastermind breakout sessions, case studies, group deal analysis, market deep dives, and peer-to-peer coaching facilitation makes this the most impactful local real estate investor group a real estate investor can be a part of. The foundation of the group is built around the belief that everyone in the room has the potential to change the world
 however most of us never have the time, energy or financial situation to even dare to dream big enough. Most of us have passions that will never be followed, amazing businesses or ideas that will never be pursued
 unless we can solve the Cash-Flow Freedom Equation, which ultimately leads to Time-Freedom. Once that happens it is usually much easier for us to think bigger, dream bigger, be bigger. · Learn more about the Cash-Flow Breakfast Club [HERE](https://cashflowbreakfastclub.com/) · Get in the VIP List to be notified about the next event in your area [HERE](https://the.cashflowbreakfastclub.com/VIP) · Learn more about Launching your own Cash-Flow Breakfast Club Location [HERE](https://cashflowbreakfastclub.com/launch-your-own-club/) · Learn more about becoming an Affiliate-Sponsor at one of our club locations [HERE](https://cashflowbreakfastclub.com/affiliate-sponsors/) · View photos and videos of some of our recent events [HERE](https://cashflowbreakfastclub.com/about-the-cash-flow-breakfast-club/) · Looking to represent? Browse Cash-Flow Breakfast Club apparel and fly swag [HERE](https://cashflowbreakfastclub.com/shop/)
Happy Hour and Free Improv in Logan Circle
Happy Hour and Free Improv in Logan Circle
Let's get together for some much needed laughs! Happy Hour and free improv at **[Washington Improv Theater](https://witdc.org/)** inside Studio Theatre. * At 6:00 p.m., we'll meet at **[Kbird](https://www.studiotheatre.org/bar-and-cafe)** (a bar that takes over the space at Slipstream inside Studio Theatre) at **1333 P Street NW.** **We will be in the LOFT over the bar.** * At 7:30 p.m., we'll cross the hall to check out the **[Harold Night: Nightshade + Text Me Back](https://witdc.org/performances/nightshade-text-me-back-3/)** improv show. It's not necessary to reserve a free ticket, but if you would like to do so or make a donation to Washington Improv Theater, click the link above. The closest Metro stations are on the Green Line (just over half a mile): * **U Street** (take the **13th Street** exit) * **Shaw-Howard University** (take the **R Street** exit) Other nearby Metro stations (just under a mile) : * Red Line: Dupont Circle * Yellow/Green Line: Mount Vernon Square * Silver/Orange/Blue: McPherson Square The closest bus stops are at the corner of P and 14th Street NW on the D50, D5X, and C91. There are a few parking garages nearby, including one at the Whole Foods on P Street.

Book Club Events This Week

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The Crying of Lot 49 Book Club
The Crying of Lot 49 Book Club
This meeting will be dedicated to talking about the entirety of "The Crying of Lot 49" by Thomas Pynchon Due to recent high popularity of our meetings, we will be having a temporary moratorium new members until a level of member cultivation has occurred. We estimate this will end around July 1st. We will be meeting in the National Portrait Gallery Atrium. To stay up to date with events and discuss meetings or books, you can join our Discord group. Please message me to get added.
Silent Book Club of Bethesda
Silent Book Club of Bethesda
July Book Club Meetup: The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
July Book Club Meetup: The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
Join us for a discussion of ***The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet* by John Green.** Here's the summary: The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his ground-breaking, critically acclaimed podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet - from the QWERTY keyboard and Halley's Comet to Penguins of Madagascar - on a five-star scale. Complex and rich with detail, the Anthropocene's reviews have been praised as 'observations that double as exercises in memoiristic empathy', with over 10 million lifetime downloads. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully curated collection about the shared human experience; it includes beloved essays along with six all-new pieces exclusive to the book. **Let’s meet at Caboose Commons in Fairfax to enjoy some good discussion and meet new friends.**
Monthly Book Club
Monthly Book Club
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Discussion
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Discussion
This is our final discussion of **Jules Verne’s** timeless adventure, **Journey to the Centre of the Earth.** We'll be discussing chapters 31 to the end of the book. We always keep a relaxed pace of about 70–100 pages per week so there is plenty of time to enjoy the story before we gather over coffee, tea, or wine to discuss. **Location:** Busboys and Poets, 235 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park **Metro:** Just 1 block from Takoma Station on the Redline **RSVP Deadline:** Thursday, July 2 (so we can give the venue an accurate headcount) Logistics for the Meetup **Venue courtesy:** Please start a tab at the bar for any food or refreshments. We kindly ask that everyone purchase at least one beverage (coffee, smoothie, wine, etc.) to thank our hosts for providing the meeting space. **The Book Edition:** Warning: Because there are many heavily altered translations of this book, we highly recommend purchasing the Oxford World's Classics edition. It features the complete 45 chapters so we can all stay on the same page! You can order the book from our host Busboys and Poets [at this link.](https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-extraordinary-journeys-journey-to-the-centre-of-the-earth-jules-verne/1aafdcac17641bfe?ean=9780199538072&next=t) Or you can order from Amazon [at this link](https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Centre-Oxford-Worlds-Classics/dp/0199538077). RSVP to reserve your spot, and feel free to ask questions. Your RSVP helps our host plan for space to accommodate everyone. Can't wait to read with you! [![Google map of the user's next upcoming event's location](https://maps-googleapis.meetup.com/maps/api/staticmap?center=38.974945%2C+-77.015358&zoom=15&size=620x160&format=png&scale=1&key=AIzaSyBhcQiQISkjMBwLAugJj8V78nMPfitnr44&markers=color%3A0xF65858%7C38.974945%2C+-77.015358)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=38.974945%2C%20-77.015358) Busboys & Poets 235 Carroll St NW · Washington, DC ##
Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell
Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell
Let's read together
Let's read together
### **The Greenbelt Chapter** **Where curiosity meets community.** The **Greenbelt Book Club** is a welcoming neighborhood gathering dedicated to exploring diverse perspectives through the power of literature. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or looking to rediscover the joy of books, we offer a space for meaningful dialogue and connection. *** ### **What to Expect** Our gatherings are casual, engaging, and centered on shared discovery. Every month, we dive into new selections—ranging from contemporary fiction and historical deep-dives to thought-provoking non-fiction. * **The Discussion:** We move beyond simple "likes" and "dislikes" to explore the themes, characters, and bigger questions each book raises. * **The Atmosphere:** Expect a low-pressure environment where every voice is valued. You don’t need to be a literary critic to participate; you just need an open mind. * **The Connection:** We are all about building local friendships. It’s a great way to meet neighbors who share a love for learning and storytelling. *** ### **Meeting Details** * **When:** Every **Wednesday and Friday** * **Time:** 5:00 PM * **Where:** 9200 Edmonston Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 *** ### **How to Join** Joining is easy! Simply show up at our meeting location at the times listed above. No long-term commitment is required—feel free to drop in for a single session to see if it’s a good fit for you, or join us every week. **We can’t wait to turn the page on a new adventure with you!**

Book Club Events Near You

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July Book Club Meetup
July Book Club Meetup
Welcome, readers! Our July read is ***A Short Walk Through a Wide World*** *by Douglas Westerbeke*. We'll follow a young woman bound by a mysterious condition that forces her to keep moving across the globe. As she journeys through vibrant cities, quiet landscapes, and centuries of time, each stop reveals new connections, fleeting relationships, and deeper questions about belonging. The novel blends adventure with introspection, exploring what it means to search for home when you can never stay in one place. It’s both a love letter to the vastness of the world and a poignant meditation on identity, memory, and human connection. Looking forward to discussing with everyone We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar** Happy reading!
Yarn Social at Northwest Library
Yarn Social at Northwest Library
If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.‹We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.
Columbus Book Festival!!
Columbus Book Festival!!
Happy hour book club
Happy hour book club
July Summer Theme Book Club
July Summer Theme Book Club
July is Summer/Lake Vibes theme! * The book we will be discussing is The House Across the Lake by Riley Seger * Feel free to attend whether or not you’ve read or finished the book * Trying something new for July, book club will be at the Starbucks inside the Dublin Barnes & Noble. So due to the location, snacks and drinks will not be provided this time. * Please update your attendance status here on the event page if you are attending or unable to. This time is extra important for this, due to limited spots for this event.