Catholic Social

ADMISSION $20 Lesson & Social Dancing 5:30-6:30PM Salsa ON2 Footwork/ Turn Patterns Social Dancing only, $15 at the door After 6:30PM +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 5:30PM Salsa ON2 Lesson by David Cuevas 6:30PM Social Dancing Performance by MUSIC BY INTERNATIONAL DJ'SDJ DOLA !!!!CHA-CHAGUAJIRAGUANGUANCOLATIN JAZZMAMBO!!!!SON MONTUNO MÚSICA CUBANASALSA DURA === Salsa Underground T- Shirts for Men & Women === Follow usSnapchat: sundergrounddcTwitter: @sundergrounddcInstagram: @sundergrounddcTumblr: @sundergrounddcYoutube Channel: Salsa Underground DC === FOR HELPING US STAY COMPLIANT AND CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYONE ===

This event is organized and hosted by Veronica. Please direct any questions to Veronica: 914-330-0236 - 🌟 **Miss Vee is hosting a...SPADES POP UP EVENT!!!** 🌟 Join us for food, fun, and lots of Spades. Spend your holiday weekend playing cards with friends. 🗓 SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 📍 Mercury Lounge 9433 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, MD 🕑 3pm to 9pm 🚗 Free parking on Sundays **Here's what you get:** 🎶 A Live DJ 🍗 Food Deals 🍷 Drink Specials **NO WORK ON MONDAY!** Have questions? Contact Vee: 914-330-0236 See photo section for more details.

Come on out for a social gathering of Alexandria locals who are looking to make other local friends. I have one resolution this year, that is to make 5 new friends who live in Alexandria. I hope you all are excited about meeting people in person with the specific purpose of getting to know new friends. Bring yourself and best hope of making a new local friend.

Social tennis. No level required. This event is outdoors. You should bring a racket and water.

A unique worship experience for adults looking to engage their mind, body, spirit, and taste buds! Sundays, 5PM Join us each Sunday for a guided time of stretching, meditation, and mindfulness (think Yoga Church) – followed by a free mocktail and conversation! It’s a great day to end one week – and begin another. No reservations needed; just show up. (Invite a friend!) [https://www.thevineva.org/stretch-sip](https://www.thevineva.org/stretch-sip?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR5PvfHVivaZWvu3F4k-dNoYLoXZ9EkAZKcaOcJ2fBP09QM_svyEG0tkZgIH-w_aem_GVuOBm_3I478NQM3Lkqe0A) 2501 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA 22027

Guest Speaker: Sita Lamartin, leader of STAND high school student animal righs club Post-PAM Animal Action: TBD Please be sure to RSVP here! https://stampede.proanimal.org/events Join your fellow animal lovers and DC Animal Protection to discuss what’s happening in the animal advocacy scene in DC! This series is a weekly meetup, with guest speakers from all of the major animals rights orgs. We’ll host non-profits such as Pro-Animal Future, International Council for Animal Welfare, DC Voters for Animals, The Humane League, Mercy for Animals and Direct Action Everywhere as well as local grassroots groups like the DC Coalition Against Foie Gras and sanctuaries. We’ll also have special sessions related to health, nutrition and mindfulness! We encourage anyone who is interested in helping animals to attend- no need to be vegan! Come learn about our rich variety of local activism. With protests, outreach, wheat-pasting, signature collecting, leafletting, lobbying, tabling etc. there’s something to match everyone’s comfort level and skill set. Coffee, bagels and community will be provided! Feel free to bring any extra treats to share (no animal products please.) Hope to see you soon! :) Note: Unfortunately, animals are not allowed at our venue. Please leave your furry friends at home.

Join us for an amazing night of salsa, mambo, and Latin jazz! 🎶💃🕺 We're organizing a group outing to Salsa Underground DC's Jan 18 Premiere at Citadel Creole Cuisine in Silver Spring, MD. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just love the vibe, this is a perfect community experience! **CARPOOL OPTION:** Meet us at BSDC Studio (7954 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD) at 5:30 PM to carpool together. We'll head to the venue and arrive around 6:00 PM. **EVENT DETAILS**: 📍 Location: Citadel Creole Cuisine, 11300 Fern St, Silver Spring, MD 20902 🕔 Time: 5:30 PM Salsa ON2 Lesson | 6:30 PM Social Dancing 🎟️ **Admission**: Lesson + Dancing: $20 Dancing Only (after 6:30 PM): $15 🍽️ Food & Drinks: Great menu available with 10% discount 🅿️ Free Parking: Amherst Garage, 11304 Amherst Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902 **What to Expect:** 5:30-6:30 PM: Salsa ON2 Footwork & Turn Patterns lesson with Yoii More Performance by Tentacion 6:30 PM+: Social dancing to Salsa, Mambo, Guaguancó & Latin Jazz by DJ Dola **Questions**? Feel free to reach out! Let's support our salsa community and have an amazing night together! 🔥🎶

Join us for a laid-back Sunday Brunch. The Brunch is All-You-Can-Eat buffet and a bottle of Champagne (750 ml) with Orange Juice. You make your own mimosa. Just only for $ 35.00 per person without tax & gratuity! It includes French toast, pancakes, waffles, omelettes made to order, Pasta, Salads, Roast Beef, Pork Ribs, oyster bar, cheese bar and Salmon, plenty of fresh fruit, yogurt, cakes, cookies, and pudding....mmmm! After brunch, we mingle and socialize. http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/8/e/8/600_400350952.jpeg http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/c/e/e/600_400351982.jpeg

Come join us for a bountiful "All You Can Mangia" brunch with your Cheeky Single friends! Everyone at the table ***must*** order this option. Indulge in their $29 All-You-Can-*Mangia* Italian Brunch. Italian Entrées \| Endless small plates Brunch cocktails starting at $9 **The restaurant is requiring a credit card to hold the reservation. Therefore I am requiring those who have not attended a previous event to pay a refundable deposit of $20. This deposit will be returned within 24 hours of event. Send deposit through *Zelle (240 446-8744 ), or Venmo (@Susan-Timm-11).*** "Corso is an Italian-inspired restaurant and market serving house-made pasta and modernized Italian-classics in a neo-retro atmosphere. Created by restaurateur Jill Erber and launched in The Village at Shirlington in 2024. The curated beverage program highlights an all-Italian wine list, and features Negronis, Spritzes, and an Amaro bar. Guests wishing to bring the Corso experience home can procure pastas, sauces, cheeses, and wine in the restaurant’s market."

Reserve a spot for free on **[Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979193134945?aff=oddtdtcreator)** so we have an accurate guest count. Make new friends and meaningful new connections. Join us for the coffee shop gathering at **[as you are](https://asyouaredc.com/)**, a wonderful safe space in DC! Look for the Go Gay DC sign on one of the tables. We will be wearing name tags. This is a good event to attend if you like facilitated conversation. When you arrive, obtain a name tag, order on your own from the [menu](https://order.online/store/26244426?utm_source=sdk&visitorId=b5386c19b7fdf41e5742da7&pickup=true&redirected=true) if you wish and gather with about 10 LGBTQ+ folk around the sofa for relaxed conversation. Feel free to invite your friends to join you. **Metro Directions:** Be eco-friendly. Metro rides are capped at $2.50 on weekends, regardless of distance travelled. Eastern Market Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver lines) is only a few blocks away. The venue is where the Banana Cafe used to be. The area is generally considered safe. There is also **free street parking in DC on Sundays**. There is a free parking lot underneath the freeway overpass adjacent to the Marine Corps barracks. This event is being boosted by **[Go Gay DC](https://www.gogaydc.com)**[,](https://www.gogaydc.com) Metro Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit [https://www.gogaydc.com](https://www.gogaydc.com) At this event you'll even get to meet **[TJ Flavell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjflavell/)**, Go Gay DC's founder. This event is a safe space for everyone under the rainbow. Go Gay DC is on social media: Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDC](https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDC) Like the Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC](https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC) Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC](https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC) Follow on Threads [https://www.threads.com/@GoGayDC](https://www.threads.com/@GoGayDC?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZG1DTnM0VnJybG83U3FWcnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6DYjIHThPY00YK0dJfs6boxWhgU1OyzCNzCCt0uW6sjzSp6kJpEXoyvf5j6g_aem_3gSjPJmvC57T8kdbkMU1sw) Follow on Bluesky [https://gogaydc.bsky.social/](https://gogaydc.bsky.social/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZG1DTnM0VnJybG83U3FWcnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6DYjIHThPY00YK0dJfs6boxWhgU1OyzCNzCCt0uW6sjzSp6kJpEXoyvf5j6g_aem_3gSjPJmvC57T8kdbkMU1sw) Follow on X [https://www.x.com/GoGayDC](https://www.x.com/GoGayDC) Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC](https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC) LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/GoGayDC](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/GoGayDC?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZG1DTnM0VnJybG83U3FWcnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR765Xxf5t8wFzbCac74QNX3p0Bs2oT0drXZoOmLV63J8cURMl3ta5b8iP3ztg_aem_nSdndpxd5-hXJ8myNF2_vQ) Search tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI lesbian gay bisexual transgender queer nonbinary non-binary intersex

New year ✨️ try a new dance! The world famous instructor from Brazil Leticia Castro is here in DC to share her Lambada passion. This class will enchant you. Suitable for beginners and for folks familiar with other Brazilian dances. Leticia expertly leads this class to introduce you to Lambada! $15 Comfortable shoes suggested

"**Besides — laughing together is good for the church — *and* for people who have no interest in the church. Just come. It’s good."** The Emcee is the Pastor of the church who just so happens to be an improv comedian that has performed across the country. Improv is about telling stories - the highs and lows - and learning to see the humor, and maybe you'll even find some faith in the process. Read more: https://www.thevineva.org/worship/improv-church/ Cost is $10, buy directly from the church: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/9TEZQJ4VZ75X5/checkout/UFLOGDN65GU5CHJPI6QFSFKJ

Y’all are invited to a boot-stompin’, toe-tappin’ country line dancing night with Social Sips & Bites. We’re bringing together good music, a lively dance floor, and even better company for a night full of classic country vibes. The night kicks off with a line-dancing lesson, so no experience is needed. Whether it’s your first two-step or you already know a few classics, you’ll be guided through the moves before the open dancing begins. After that, it’s all about country hits, cold drinks, and enjoying the rhythm together. Come learn the steps, feel the country vibes, and dance the night away with Social Sips & Bites.

**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.** In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good discourse and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy. Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds. **At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events.** Topics could range from the political, to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also **suggest a topic** by emailing us at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com. Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can [give here](https://pushpay.com/g/restorationrestonumc?fnd=pO6G-N7oO7FH7Mp1u-x6mA&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl) or at the event. We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures. **Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.** BreadBreakers, an initiative by [Restoration United Methodist Church](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers) in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community. All faiths and all stripes are welcomed. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.

**BreadBreakers is a community where people of all different belief systems and backgrounds can create community - and what better way to do that than reading together?** Join us as we combine the kind, curious, and welcoming atmosphere of a BreadBreakers dinner with the thought-provoking, fun format of a book club. Here's what to expect: * We'll be reading *Of Mice and Men*, by John Steinbeck. * This will be a one-meeting club, so if you've ever wanted to do a book club but couldn't commit to multiple meetings, here's your opportunity! * Snacks :) * BreadBreakers ground rules apply - we'll lead with curiosity, converse with kindness, and strive to dig beneath the surface level. * We'll be gathering in Meeting Room 1 at the Reston Regional Library. * Participants will be responsible for obtaining their own copies of the book. [Here's the Amazon link, if helpful.](https://www.amazon.com/Mice-Men-John-Steinbeck/dp/0140177396) * Our BreadBreakers table hosts will come ready with questions and facilitation skills - you come ready to discuss! **I've never attended a BreadBreakers event before - what is BreadBreakers?** BreadBreakers is a community where neighbors from all different beliefs and backgrounds can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** Most frequently, we do this through the ancient practice of breaking bread around a common dining table. But we're more than just a discussion group - we're a movement to heal our world's broken discourse and forge togetherness in a time of isolation and loneliness. **Through the sacred act of just "being" together, we're working to rebuild the town square, one table (or book club) at a time.** BreadBreakers is a religiously inclusive by Restoration United Methodist Church in Reston, VA. All faiths, beliefs, and stripes are welcomed, and our leadership and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.