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Ballroom Dancing for Beginners & Up.
Ballroom dancing for beginners & advanced dancers.
November Schedule: Waltz and Cha cha.
7:00 Pm Beginner Waltz Class.
8:00 Pm Beginner Cha Cha.
9:00 pm - 10:30 Pm Social dancing.
[Register for Classes Here 📌](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/)
* Please visit our website in the link above to register and claimm your free intro offer for first time visitors.
*You MUST register online to claim the free offer!! Select “Intro offer.”
*The RSVP here does not reflect the size of our classes. We have e at least 15 members each week. And the number is growing.
FRIDAY Professionals Networking HourS
All professionals in the DMV and MidAtlantic area are invited!
This event is to every and each professional in different industry, sector and specialization to grow, interact, and learn from each other. It is designed to provide a professional environment, to meet other professionals, to broaden one's career. It is also for those interested in careers and are studying or intend to enter the dynamic world of global professionalism.
***GRAB A BOOZE OR A BITE AND YOU WILL BE SET TO ENJOY THE EVENT. YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST A DRINK OR FOOD:) To get the event going and show support. We know that you like our events. P.S. : We have non-alcoholic drinks as well.***
We have a tiny venue and we hit capacity often and early arrival is suggested.
We have the discretion to decide entry.
HOW IT WORKS : We will give out name tags and you write your name and your industry/sector/specialization. However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that area. DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARD.
Rules to abide :
1. Event is free and 21+ (bring ID).
2. Be respectful to your counterparts and give them a chance to connect with others as well.
3. We all are professionals in one or two fields and be willing to share your knowledge and experience to others and try to accommodate as much as possible.
4. If you don't belong the other person's required specialization, LEAVE THEM ALONE.
5. Rude or aggressive members are removed from the group at an organizers discretion.
6. This is a face-to-face networking event. DO NOT try to arrange an online meeting, by using the comment box or direct message.
7. Most of our members complained about people writing in the comment box. Since it sends notification to all attendees. If you have any questions, send a message to the organizers. Don't write in the comment box.
8. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via (info@merevents.com).
9. When you get there, we will greet you and take you to your respective group.
10. ***Please be patient for the first 30 minutes, up until we form a group with your respective industry/sector.***
***AFTER THE SOCIAL, WE HIT THE DANCE FLOOR! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES, WE WILL DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!***
\- Come one\, come all; this is the most friendliest event you have ever attended\!
\- Feel free to invite your friends\. They don't necessarily have to be a member\.
\- Celebrate your birthdays or your moments in life with us\.
***N.B. : We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via ([info@merevents.com](http://info@merevents.com/)).***
**FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITELINK. IT RULES.**
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Boxing Day Game
***ATTENTION: THIS GROUP IS CURRENTLY FULL AND NOT ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS. If you would like to be on the list to join when space opens up , please message the organizers.***
* Location: Check group chat
* **Be on the lookout for adjustments due to weather.**
Short-side soccer, no goalies, small goals, all skill levels. It's a casual game, mostly trying to run around and have some fun.
1. No slide tackles.
2. No coaching.
3. Do not stand within five yards of your goal unless you are marking someone or blocking a shot.
4. Be a good human, don't be a jerk.
BINGO NIGHT with Social Sips & Bites!
Get ready for one of the most fun, and legendary nights we’ve had yet - because BINGO NIGHT is HERE!
We’re talking:
✨ Big energy
✨ Big laughs
✨ Big wins
✨ And an even bigger Social Sips & Bites crew bringing the hype!
Whether you’re the quiet strategist or the one who screams “BINGO!!!” before the last number even lands, this night is for YOU.
We’ll play multiple rounds, cheer each other on, enjoy drinks, snacks, and nonstop fun. This is the perfect chance to meet new people, hang with friends, and make some epic memories.
Bring your energy. Bring your luck. Bring your hype.
QUARTERLY Meeting: Topic TBD
Some expert speaker (or panel) will be telling us about some subject, or maybe we'll hold a roundtable discussion, or whatever. Please bring your questions, ideas, etc., and a friend or three who might be interested in our Meetup.
Approximate Schedule:
7:00 pm: people arrive, network, mingle, and eat pizza
7:30 pm: presentation, discussion, or whatever, begins
8:30 pm: presentation/whatever is over; we network, mingle, and clean up
9:00 pm: we lose the room
There has been progress on finding a space sponsor and a dinner sponsor, but nothing is yet set in stone. Meanwhile, I will hold the meetings at the Fairfax City Regional Library, bring pizza and soft drinks, and put out a donation jar. (When you RSVP, you can tell me what you want. There's no guarantee you'll get it, and "nothing" is a perfectly good answer.)
PLEASE RSVP YES IF COMING, AND CHANGE IT TO "NO" IF YOU THEN WON'T COME AFTER ALL.
DO NOT MAKE US WASTE TIME WAITING FOR YOU.
DO NOT DEPRIVE OTHERS OF A SPACE BY BOGARTING ONE.
DO NOT MAKE ME THINK UP AN APPROPRIATE PENALTY FOR NO-SHOWS.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE PICTURE.
DO NOT TAUNT HAPPY FUN MEETUP ORGANIZER.
This will be a joint meeting with the Independent Consultants of NoVa, DC, and MD (https://www.meetup.com/Independent-Consultants-of-NOVA-DC-MD).
Thursdays at Diosa
Start your night with dance lessons at 8:30 PM, then stay for the social dancing, music, and great vibes all night! Ladies get in free before 11 PM. Everyone else has a $10 cover.
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Sunday Boardgaming @ Panera
Open gaming at Panera! New players welcome. We have many games on hand or you can bring your own. We are happy to teach or learn one of yours.
Retro/Modern Video Gaming Meetup: Secret Samus Edition!!!
It's that time of year again! Time to celebrate the season, and for the yearly appearance of the Santa Dragon!
We will be doing our usual Secret Samus this year, but as always, participation is optional. Those who wish to participate can bring a wrapped gift. We ask that you don't break the bank on the gift keeping it around $10 to $20 dollars. You are also welcome to bring a couple extra gifts as well for those who might not be able to get one. It is the time of giving after all.
We are also going to be doing a potluck again like we did for Gamesgiving last month. Like Secret Samus, participation is also optional. Those who do take park you can bring a side dish, snacks, dessert or drinks. Also like Secret Samus you don't have to break the bank or your back for your side dish. We will be cooking a ham as the main course along with mashed potatoes and a green bean casserole. To prevent too many of one dish we'll start a thread in our discord channel to coordinate eats.
Here's hoping you'll join us!
Normal details follow:
Vaccine verification will be made via either presentation of your Vaccine card at the door, or a photo of the updated card posted to the vaccine channel of the group Discord.
Masks are now optional.
Our setup, as it's currently configured, should allow for even better social distancing than we had before, with the secondary gaming area in a completely different room.
We've got a decently sized collection of systems ranging from the old 8-16 bit days, on through to all the current systems, including the PS5, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Ouya, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, PC, Nvidia Shield TV, Evercade VS, and even an Amiga 1200, as well as a decent number of controllers. Please bring any Wii U pro, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, or PS4 controllers you have though, as we could use those, and any games that people might bring would also be welcome. We have a second and third screen with classic consoles and a spare PS4, and have some streaming from our PC, thanks to our Steam Link. We also have an arcade cab, filled to the brim with games! It's also got HDMI inputs. If you have a system you would like to bring along, please do so! Here's hoping to see you all here!!!
Let's Contra Dance on December 26, 2025! Perry Shafran calling to New Hipsters!
Join us for the wonderful sounds of **New Hipsters** (Joe DeZarn (fiddle), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass)) who will bring their exciting, engergetic dancing tunes to the Spanish Ballroom for the Friday Night Dance. Our caller, **Perry Shafran**, will bring us an evening of delightful dancing fun. Don't miss this fun-filled evening!
Come on out and join us for an amazing evening at the Friday Night Dance!!
**All dances called gender-free.**
Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812.
Tickets are $15. Purchase tickets at[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/friday-night-contra-dances-at-glen-echo-3504989)[here](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/friday-night-contra-dances-at-glen-echo-3504989)[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/friday-night-contra-dances-at-glen-echo-3504989)or pay at the door.
**The admission price includes the lesson at 7:30 p.m.**
**Dance from 8 to 11 p.m.**
You can register and pay online in advance, which is faster. You may also pay at the door with cash and credit cards. You have the ability to cancel registrations prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.
The Friday Night Dancers are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organization, welcoming all of our neighbors to join us in this energetic and delightful evening of fun each week. Be sure to invite your friends, family and colleagues to join us each Friday evening at the Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo Park!!
**UPCOMING FND DANCES**
**January 2 - Contra Rebels** (Aaron Blouin (bass), Todd Clewell (fiddle), Henry Koretzky (guitar and mandolin), Barb Schmid (fiddle)) with **Lo Ziv Peckman** calling - in the SBR
**January 9 - Callithump** (Glyn Collinson (bouzouki, vocals, stomping), Andrew Marcus (accordion), David Knight (fiddle)) with **Chloe Levine** calling - in the SBR
**January 16 - Gigmeisters** (Ralph Gordon (bass), Alexander Mitchell (fiddle, mandolin), Paul Oorts (mandolin, accordion, guitar), Dave Wiesler (piano, guitar)) with **Alyssa (Lyss) Adkins** calling - in the SBR
**January 23 - Treble Makers** (Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, saxophone), Liz Donaldson (piano)) with **April Blum** calling - in the SBR
Nemesis (6pm)
Nemesis is a 1-5 player space survival game with incredible miniatures and clever, immersive rules that include cooperation, bluffing, backstabbing, and all other elements of an iconic science-fiction horror adventure. The crew Wakes up from hibernation. The damage report States there is a critical system failure and the ship cannot continue its cruise. The task to find the damage, repair it and safely return to earth. The problem: one crew member is dead. Somebody ripped open his hibernation pod and pulled his body out. To make matters worse, you can hear noises in the vast corridors of the ship. I'm not saying its aliens...
American Rhythm and Smooth Ballroom Classes.
November Schedule:
Beginner American Tango & American Rumba.
10:30 AM Tango.
11:15 AM Rumba.
[Register Here For Classes](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/#)
Please see schedule on our website by clicking the link above.
$25 for both classes or $18 for one.
These classes, are available to total beginners on Saturday.
DC Casual Bridge
As always, the goal is fun. Beginners are welcome. We play until 5 or 6.
Parking (Free): Plenty of free street parking available on Sunday afternoons near the playing area. Contact Organizer for exact address and other helpful details
Metro: Foggy Bottom Metro Station is an 8 minute walk
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Join Our FREE Beginner Class!
Hey! I’m Ron K, and I’m excited to welcome you to Neighborhood Boxing Club. Kickstart your fitness journey with a FREE Beginner Class
**Class Schedule**
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**12:30 - 1:00 PM**
**Hand Wrapping & Basics Tutorial**
**We’ll start with a step-by-step tutorial on wrapping your hands, followed by tips on stance, footwork, and striking to get you feeling confident.**
**1:00 - 1:30 PM**
**Beginner Boxing Class**
**Dive into a high-energy, 30-minute workout on the heavy bags, where you can practice your moves, release stress, and enjoy a great workout.**
**1:30 PM**
**Q&A & Membership Overview**
**Stick around after class to learn about our membership options and ask any questions to help you continue your boxing journey.**
**This is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your boxing journey, enjoy the energy, and join a supportive community. I’m here to help you every step of the way!**
Visit The Following Link To Sign Up
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CABS last meeting of 2025!!! This Saturday 12/27
Join us for the last meeting of 2025. We meet 10am to Midnight this coming Saturday the 27th! What games do you like to play??? Bring one of your favorites or play one of the 2000+ games in our onsite library!!!
In-Person Meeting: How to Improve Relationships with Others
Attend a free seminar on how to have successful and lasting relationships.
At this seminar you will learn:
How to spot and handle negative and toxic relationships.
How to get through the "rough patches" in a relationship.
How to choose the right people to work with.
The three things that make or break any relationship.
How to make a good relationship great.
All are welcome. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
Hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Contra dance with Big Scioty on Jan 3 - First Congregational Church
**Caller: Gaye Fifer**
**Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown**
**Big Scioty Contra Dance**
**temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215**
WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” 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. THAT’s 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 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. 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.
For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/)
Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!
Celebrate a New Year of Friendship with lunch!! 😍🥳
Join us for lunch at True Food Kitchen in Easton as we celebrate the New Year and our friendships!
Free In-Person Meeting: Get Over Losses & Betrayals, Build Lasting Relationships
This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships.
Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
• How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes.
• Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
• Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
• Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
• Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
• What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others?
• How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
• Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
• How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
• How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
PBR-Ugly Sweater/Holiday Sweater Party
You must check into with the host and say you are with Suzie or Columbus Meetup
To get the drink specials you must check in before 8:30 pm
These are the drinks specials:
$3 Domestic Draft- Miller Lite & Coors Light
$3 Well Liquor Cocktails (no doubles/no redbull/no shots)
$4 Vizzy Seltzers
$5 Select Call Liquor-Titos, Bacardi, Bombay, Cazadores Reposado, & Jack Daniels (no doubles/no redbull/no shots)
$5 Select Shots- White Tea Shots & Fireball





















