Charitable Giving

​**Pro-Animal Game Night 🎲** ​Join us for a fun, relaxed, and meaningful evening at our **Pro-Animal Game Night**! Whether you're a board game enthusiast or just looking for a cozy way to meet kind, like-minded people, this night is for you. ​Here’s how it works: * ​Everyone contributes **€10** to a pot (if you can) * ​We play a mix of fun, social games in a welcoming atmosphere * ​At the end of the night, the **winning team gets to choose** which effective animal welfare charity receives the full donation 💚 ​It’s a simple way to turn a great night into real impact for animals. 🦐🐷🐔 ​✨ **Everyone is welcome** — bring friends or come solo and join a team! ✨ We’ll have a variety of easy-to-learn, engaging games ​ We can’t wait to see you there!

Please read everything! Check this event again on the day (weather updates, last‑minute changes, etc.). And please be polite: cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend. *** 👋 **Hello everyone,** Every few years the winery Fuhrgasslhuber is organizing its' cellar festival. \- 25€ \- all you can try \- guided tour through the winery \(5pm\, 6pm\, 7pm\) \- most likely in German but I ll ask if they could do one in English\. \- usually the wine tasting is outside **💶 Participation Fee** 25€ per person to be paid at the wine stand of Mr. Huber **👉 Cash only, please.** **No‑shows will be removed from the group** — let’s keep this community respectful and enjoyable for everyone. **🍷 Join me on this little adventure!** Looking forward to sharing great wines and great company with you. Alexander

Join us for a writing session! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 18:00 on Thursdays at Café Pierre. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 18:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 18:15- timer starts 20:00 - (the end) chat / take off / keep writing / discussion group meeting. Café Pierre closes at 24:00 OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens when we're finished and before the writing session starts. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and join us! Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at Café Pierre! What Should I Bring? Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Other Important Details: INTERNET: There is WLAN in the café. The staff will tell you the password if you ask them, or just ask me. TRAVEL / PARKING: U3 Neubaugasse, U4 Kettenbrückengasse. If you drive there, remember that Kurzparkzone applies. SEATING INFORMATION: plenty of seats available. It's the big oval table inside, but if the weather is nice in the summertime, we may be found outside. GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. Other information: There is no registration process for this meetup. Just click on the meetup you want to attend and then click on the red button "Teilnehmen" or "attend". If that doesn't work, you can attend the writing session anyway.

🌿 Deutsch unten -- We now offer the following activities, all on Thursday Evenings from 19:00–21:00 🌿 🖌 1st Thursday of the month – Meditation & Drawing Chanting & meditation, followed by creative drawing exercises to expand perception and soften habitual patterns. 🧘 2nd Thursdays of the month – Meditation & Yoga Chanting & meditation, followed by Pranayama, gentle Hatha/Ashtanga-inspired movements to cultivate balance, clarity, and presence. 🕊 3rd Thursday of the month – Meditation in Movement Chanting & meditation, followed by Qigong moving exercises led by Manuel to apply non-dualism while in slow movement. 😇 4th Thursday of the month – Guided Meditation Chanting & meditation, followed by an investigation into our true nature. We will take a Zen koan from the Gateless Gate as a point of departure. 🤫 In case there is a 5th Thursday – Silent Meditation Chanting & meditation, followed by longer periods of silence. ✨ Details • €12 (€10 reduced), cash at the door • Registration through Meetup appreciated, not required • No prior experience needed • Light snacks and drinks available during the breaks 🔗 [www.meetup.com/der-stille-punkt-wien/](http://www.meetup.com/der-stille-punkt-wien/) 🏠 Hütteldorferstraße 128, Top 02, 1140 Wien 📧 [jacques.van.engel@gmail.com](mailto:jacques.van.engel@gmail.com) =============================================== 🌿 Wir bieten nun folgende Aktivitäten an, jeweils donnerstags von 19:00 bis 21:00 Uhr 🌿 🖌 Erster Donnerstag im Monat – Meditation & Zeichnen Chanten & Meditation, gefolgt von kreativen Zeichenübungen, um die Wahrnehmung zu erweitern und gewohnheitsmäßige Muster aufzulockern. 🧘 2. Donnerstag im Monat – Meditation & Yoga Chanten & Meditation, gefolgt von Pranayama und sanften, von Hatha/Ashtanga inspirierten Bewegungen zur Förderung von Gleichgewicht, Klarheit und Präsenz. 🕊 3. Donnerstag im Monat – Meditation in Bewegung Chanten & Meditation, gefolgt von Qigong-Bewegungsübungen unter der Leitung von Manuel, um Non-Dualismus in langsamen Bewegungen zu erforschen. 😇 4. Donnerstag im Monat – Geführte Meditation Chanten & Meditation, gefolgt von einer Erkundung unserer wahren Natur. Jacques wird einen Zen-Koan aus dem „Tor ohne Tor“ als Ausgangspunkt nehmen. 🤫 Falls es einen 5. Donnerstag gibt – Stille Meditation Chanten & Meditation, gefolgt von längeren Phasen der Stille. ✨ Details • 12 € (ermäßigt 10 €), Barzahlung an der Tür • Anmeldung über Meetup erwünscht, aber nicht erforderlich • Keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich • kleine Snacks & Getränke während der Pausen 🔗 [www.meetup.com/der-stille-punkt-wien/](http://www.meetup.com/der-stille-punkt-wien/) 🏠 Hütteldorferstraße 128, Top 02, 1140 Wien 📧 jacques.van.engel@gmail.com

=> Deutsch: Die Kunsthalle Wien eröffnet ihre bisher größte Übersichtsausstellung zur Wiener Gegenwartskunstszene seit über einem Jahrzehnt – und wir sind dabei! Über 50 Künstler*innen zeigen neue Auftragswerke und bisher ungesehene Arbeiten: Skulpturen, Installationen, Gemälde, Fotografien, Performances und Videos. Mit Ashley Hans Scheirl, Jakob Lena Knebl und Belinda Kazeem-Kamiński sind gleich drei queete Künstler*innen dabei. Ashley Hans Scheirl und Jakob Lena Knebl vertraten Österreich gemeinsam bei der Venedig Biennale 2022. Die Eröffnung findet an zwei Standorten statt: 🕕 18:00 Uhr – Karlsplatz (Treitlstraße 2, 1040 Wien) 🕖 19:00 Uhr – Museumsquartier (Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien) Wir treffen uns zunächst um 17:45 Uhr beim Eingang Kunsthalle Wien Karlsplatz und gehen dann zum Museumsquartier. 🏳️‍🌈 Im Anschluss besuchen wir gemeinsam das Café Roza. => English: Kunsthalle Wien opens its largest survey of Vienna's contemporary art scene in over a decade – and we're joining in! Over 50 artists present new commissions and previously unseen works: sculptures, installations, paintings, photographs, performances, and videos. Especially exciting: Ashley Hans Scheirl, Jakob Lena Knebl, and Belinda Kazeem-Kamiński are all featured – three artists with an explicitly queer practice. Ashley Hans Scheirl and Jakob Lena Knebl represented Austria together at the Venice Biennale 2022. The opening takes place at two venues: 🕕 6:00 PM – Karlsplatz (Treitlstraße 2, 1040 Vienna) 🕖 7:00 PM – Museumsquartier (Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna) First, we meet at 5:46 PM at the entrance of Kunsthalle Wien Karlsplatz to head to Museumsquartiet. 🏳️‍🌈 Afterwards, we'll head to a nearby café Roza together.

Wir fahren zum Mond! Also, genauer gesagt zur Kuffner Sternwarte, wo wir an einer Führung durch das historische Gebäude teilnehmen und vielleicht auch ein bisschen durchs Teleskop auf den Wiener Nachthimmel spähen werden - vorausgesetzt das Wetter spielt mit. **Treffpunkt um 18:30 in der Junction - dann fahren wir gemeinsam zur Warte, um 20 Uhr ist eine Führung angedacht, wenn diese fertig ist fahren wir - beziehungsweise wer möchte - noch einen kleinen Umweg retour in die Innenstadt.** **Wichtig:** Bitte nehmt Lichter mit, der Rückweg wird auf jeden Fall in der Finsternis statt finden. Hier die vorläufige Route: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2877175533 Es sind keine Stops entlang der Route geplant - natürlich werden wir die Aussicht genießen, es ist wie immer kein Rennen! Alle Teilnehmenden sind willkommen. Niemand wird zurückgelassen. Alle FahrerInnen, die mit dem Tempo und der Entfernung vertraut sind, sind willkommen! **Unsere Gemeinschaftsregeln:** **1.** Sei freundlich. Heiße andere Fahrer willkommen und ermutige sie. Beleidigungen, Beschämungen und Hass werden entfernt, und Zuwiderhandelnde werden gesperrt. **2.** Deine Sicherheit liegt in deiner Verantwortung. Helme sind Pflicht. Bei Fahrten im Dunkeln ist Beleuchtung vorgeschrieben. Es liegt in der Verantwortung jedes Fahrers, sicherzustellen, dass sein Fahrrad sauber, gut gewartet und voll funktionsfähig ist. **3.** Alle Fahrräder sind willkommen. Gelegentliche Veranstaltungen nur für Brompton-Fahrräder werden deutlich gekennzeichnet. Kontaktiere deinen örtlichen Brompton-Händler, wenn du für eine Veranstaltung ein Brompton ausleihen möchtest (Teilnahme kann variieren). **4.** Wenn sich deine Pläne ändern, aktualisiere bitte deine Zusage. **DURCH DIE TEILNAHME an dieser Veranstaltung ERKENNEN SIE AN und AKZEPTIEREN Sie Folgendes:** Ich ERKENNE AN, stimme zu und erkläre, dass ich die Natur der Fahrradaktivitäten verstehe und dass ich qualifiziert, bei guter Gesundheit und in guter körperlicher Verfassung bin, um an einer solchen Aktivität teilzunehmen. Ich erkenne ferner an, dass die Ausfahrt über öffentliche Gehwege und Einrichtungen, die für die Öffentlichkeit zugänglich sind, durchgeführt wird und dass auf diesen mit Gefahren zu rechnen ist. Ich stimme ferner zu und garantiere, dass ich, wenn ich zu irgendeinem Zeitpunkt der Meinung bin, dass die Bedingungen unsicher sind, sofort die weitere Teilnahme einstellen werde. Ich VERSTEHE VOLLSTÄNDIG, dass (a) FAHRRADAKTIVITÄTEN RISIKEN UND GEFAHREN SCHWERER KÖRPERLICHER VERLETZUNGEN, EINSCHLIESSLICH PERMANENTER BEHINDERUNG, LÄHMUNG UND TOD ("Risiken") MIT SICH BRINGEN; (b) diese Risiken und Gefahren durch meine eigenen Handlungen oder Unterlassungen, die Handlungen oder Unterlassungen anderer Teilnehmer an der Ausfahrt, die Bedingungen, unter denen die Ausfahrt stattfindet, oder die Fahrlässigkeit anderer verursacht werden können; (c) es können ANDERE RISIKEN UND SOZIALE UND WIRTSCHAFTLICHE VERLUSTE bestehen, die mir derzeit nicht bekannt oder nicht ohne Weiteres vorhersehbar sind; und ich AKZEPTIERE UND ÜBERNEHME VOLLSTÄNDIG ALLE DIESE RISIKEN UND ALLE VERANTWORTUNG FÜR VERLUSTE, KOSTEN UND SCHÄDEN, die mir durch meine Teilnahme entstehen können; (d) ich erkenne an, dass Brompton Bicycle, Veranstaltungsorganisatoren, Fahrtenleiter und Freiwillige nicht für Unfälle oder Schäden bei dieser Ausfahrt haftbar gemacht werden können. FOTOFREIGABE: Ich GEBE MEIN EINVERSTÄNDNIS, dass meine Stimme, mein Name und/oder mein Abbild ohne Entschädigung in allen Medien, die jetzt bekannt sind oder später entwickelt werden, für die Ewigkeit verwendet werden dürfen, und entbinde Brompton Bicycle, seine Nachfolger, Abtretungsempfänger und Lizenznehmer von jeglicher Haftung. MELDEN SIE SICH NICHT FÜR DIESE VERANSTALTUNG AN, WENN SIE NICHT DEN OBEN GENANNTEN BEDINGUNGEN UNTERLIEGEN MÖCHTEN.

**Kurz gesagt "Linien und Schatten -Workshop":** Wenn du eine transformative Erfahrung machen möchtest, die deine Zeichenfähigkeiten verbessert und dir hilft, dein Talent zu entdecken, bist du hier genau richtig. **Das Kohle-Kulli-Graphit Workshop.** Wir treffen uns jeden **Donnerstag** von 18:30 bis 21:00 Uhr im **Atelier La Villa**, Hasenauerstraße 38, 1190 Wien, **Du hast die Möglichkeit:** … **Zeichentechniken** mit verschiedenen Medien (Graphit, Kohle und Stifte) zu entwickeln … deine **visuelle Wahrnehmung** zu verändern und zu verbessern … **Bilder zu schaffen**, von abstrakt bis fotorealistisch … abzuschalten, zu meditieren und einer **kreativen Aktivität nachzugehen** Wenn du bereits zeichnen kannst, aber dein volles Potenzial noch nicht ausgeschöpft hast, **ist dies der richtige Workshop für dich.** In den 5 Lektionen à 2,5 Stunden werden wir viele Arten von Übungen durchführen, die darauf abzielen, die Wahrnehmung von Linien, Formen und dreidimensionalen Volumen zu entwickeln. Wir werden uns im freien Zeichnen und in der gestischen Zeichnung üben. Wir werden lernen, wie man mit Stift, Bleistift und Kohle Tonwertskalen erstellt. Wir werden nützliche Hilfsmittel zur Wahrnehmung von Tonwerten entwickeln und lernen, wie man Zeichnungen anhand von Referenzbildern erstellt, überträgt oder vergrößert. Natürlich werden wir in nur 5 Lektionen unser Bestes tun, um deinen Wunsch, die Kunst des Zeichnens zu erlernen, zu erfüllen, aber unser Angebot wird mit dem Kauf von 2 oder 3 Blöcken à 5 Lektionen immer vorteilhafter. Du musst dich nicht im Voraus entscheiden, du kannst deine Erfahrungen mit dem ersten Block machen und wenn du zufrieden bist, kannst du weitermachen und die folgenden Blöcke erhalten einen reduzierten Preis. **Hier sind unsere Preise:** **1 Block** (5 Lektionen) **kostet 150 €**. (12,5 Stunden) **2 Blöcke** (10 Lektionen) **kosten 280 €.** **3 Blöcke (15 Lektionen**) kosten **390 €**. **Falls du aus irgendeinem Grund nicht fünfmal kommen kannst**, die Preise für: 3 Sitzungen kosten **105 €** oder 2 Sitzungen kosten **80 €** . **"Linien und Schatten".** Das Kohle-Kulli-Graphit Workshop. Lerne zeichnen mit Freude, schärfe deine Wahrnehmung und entdecken deine Fähigkeit zu zeichnen. **Begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl.** **Materialien für den Kurs:** Bleistifte, Kohle, Kugelschreiber, Radiergummis. Zeichenpapier oder Skizzenblock **[Atelier La Villa](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722413698382263)**[, Hasenauerstraße 38, 1190 Vienna.](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722413698382263)

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) You can drop your layers, bags & whatever else at Café Brenner before the run. 📍 Meeting point: 09:55 at Café Brenner (https://share.google/YQ03QVDuYaga5AFRm) – drop your stuff, say hi. 👟 10:00 warm-up starts outside of the building (Superbude) ➡️ Then we head off on the \~5K Prater loop. ☕ Post-run: coffee back at Café Brenner. ❗️🔒 The storage room at Café Brenner will be locked during the run – but please note: Neither Founders Running Club nor Café Brenner does assume any liability. **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

Come write with us at Cafe Pierre every Sunday at 18:00-20:00! A message from Shut Up & Write: "Shut Up & Write hosts free, in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our goal is to ensure that every writer—regardless of genre or skill level—has access to the resources, community, and accountability that they need to be successful in their personal writing goals." And what this looks like at our event: We chat and give short introductions to what we are working on at 18:00, then start writing at 18:15. Though we try to start on dot, being late isn't a problem—just find a spot and get to work! We write until 20:00 and then discuss how our writing went. From fiction to non-fiction, academic papers to poetry, applications to work-related writing—anything goes! Nothing is needed except for you to bring whatever is need to get stuff done, i.e. laptop, headphones, pen and paper, and so on. Optional socialising may happen before 18:00 and after 20:00, or you may choose to use this time to get some more done! Please do order something from the café (drink, meal, dessert, etc.) so as to keep us in their good graces!

Welcome Book Lovers! Join our Meet Up Group to find like-minded book readers! This event is for everybody interested in listening or sharing new book content or comment on it. You are welcome just to come for inspiration. You definitely don't need to read books at the moment. It is a gathering for everybody to find like-minded people interested in learning something new. :) Feel free to bring your own book with you. The event will take place at the volunteer organisation MUT. It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna. I am happy to host it there. MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event. If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you. This is the address: Rechte Wienzeile 37, 1040 Wien Walk until the end of the main entrance hall. At the end of the hallway you find a big green gate with a sign of the Social Book Club. Please give your best to be on time so that we can have a nice introduction round together. If you can't attend anymore please cancel the event to give someone else the space to come. :) Check out the Social Book Club Website for more content: https://socialbookclub.de/ Looking forward to seeing you there! :)

**Funday – The ultimate English-speaking Open Mic at The Comedy Pub. New jokes, new faces, and big laughs every Sunday! Free entry!** **[🎫 Grab your tickets now and let's turn this Sunday into a day of laughter and unforgettable memories. See you there!](https://www.universe.com/events/funday-english-stand-up-comedy-open-mic-the-comedy-pub-tickets-5JTXWR?ref=MeetUp)** Kick off your week with a laugh at **Funday**, the ultimate English-speaking Open Mic at **The Comedy Pub**! Here, seasoned comedians and brave newcomers take the stage to try out their best jokes, wildest stories, and most daring punchlines. From sharp one-liners to hilarious life stories, you never know what you’re going to get—but it’s always entertaining! ### 🤔 **What is an Open Mic?** An **Open Mic** is the testing ground for comedians. It’s where pros fine-tune their new material, and fresh faces take their first step into the spotlight. It can be amazing…or a total mess—but that’s the beauty of it! The audience gets to witness comedy in its rawest form: unfiltered, unpredictable, and absolutely unique. ### 🍻 **The Comedy Pub – Vienna's Only Dedicated Stand-Up Comedy Club!** Located in the heart of Vienna at **Kettenbrückengasse 7**, **The Comedy Pub** is the city’s premier destination for live English-speaking stand-up. With its cozy Irish pub atmosphere, a fantastic selection of drinks, and an intimate stage, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a night of comedy. Our club is dedicated to bringing you the best laughs, week after week. ### 💡 **Why is it Free? (Donation-Based Event!)** Comedy needs an audience—your laughter, your reactions, even your groans help comedians sharpen their jokes. That’s why entry is free, and donations are welcome. If you had a great time, show some love. If you didn’t…well, there’s always next week! ### 🎟️ **Audience Guidelines:** To make sure everyone has a great time, here are a few things we ask: * **Be on time:** We start right on schedule. * **Follow the rules:** It’s really not that hard. * **Laugh when it’s funny:** Your reactions shape the show. * **Donate if you enjoyed it:** Show your appreciation for the laughs. * **No heckling:** You will lose. Every time. * **No talking during the show:** Respect the performers and your fellow audience members. This isn’t your living room—it’s a privilege to be here. If you disrupt the show, the audience, or the comedians, you’re out. No refunds, no second chances. We’re here for good vibes and great comedy—don’t mess that up. ### 🎉 **Funday – The Best Way to End Your Weekend with Laughter!** #Funday #OpenMicVienna #TheComedyPub #ViennaComedy #EnglishComedy #StandUpOpenMic #ComedyNightVienna #LiveComedy #ViennaEvents #LaughterIsTheBestMedicine #SundayLaughs #FreeComedyShow #DonationBasedEvent #RawComedy #NewJokes #LiveStandUp #ViennaNightlife #ComedyInVienna #LocalComedians #BestOfVienna #EnglishSpeakingComedy #StandUpShowcase #GoodVibesOnly #SundayFunday #OpenMicNight #ViennaLaughs #StandUpAndLaugh #TheComedyPubVienna #ComedyCommunity #LaughYourHeartOut #ViennaComedyScene

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. Whether it‘s your blog, a report, your thesis, your next book, copy for your website, or just your daily journaling, it doesn’t matter. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! Schedule (tentative): 9:00 - 9:15: Arrive, set up, order some coffee, short introductions. 9:15 - 10:45: Timer starts. Time to write. 10:45 - 11:00: End. Short exchange, settle your bill, takeoff. Optional: Sometimes some of us choose to stay for a second round. Great for when you‘re on a roll and have time. **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi available Travel / Parking: Hietzing station (U4, 10, 60, 51A, 56A, 56B, 58A and 58B). Very limited public parking (Kurzparkzone), Parkgarage Hietzing nearby.

Hi all, We’re going to **Village Cinema Wien Mitte** on **May 1st at 17:30** to watch the film (German version). Please make sure to buy your tickets in advance. My seats are **Row H, places 10–11**. (see photos for this event for details) **The plan:** • Quick meet-up before the film for intros & pics • Head in together • Sit near each other (as best we can) • Optional post-movie wind-down to chat and connect **Dress Code:** A little *Devil Wears Prada* vibe — chic, polished, or slightly elevated everyday style. Miranda, Andy, or just something that makes you feel confident. No pressure, just if you feel like it. Follow us on Instagram: [The Live Club](https://www.instagram.com/the_live_club?igsh=amc4YnVrZHc5MGxk) and [Telegram](https://t.me/TheLiveClub) See you there! Yulia The Live Club

🎤 Karaoke Night 🎤 Thursday | Start: 7:30 PM | Stay until 2am Whether you’re a karaoke fan or just looking for a relaxed and social evening, this event is for you! 🎶✨ Our karaoke night is all about fun, connection, and community - no singing required to enjoy the good vibes. 📍 New location – with both indoor space and an outdoor seating area, perfect for chatting between songs or just soaking up the atmosphere. Start: 7:30 PM Kind reminder: Please be polite and order at least one drink to support the venue. 🎤 Singing is optional. Socializing is guaranteed.

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events! Should be another good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan

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.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar