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Hey folks, WE ARE BACK AGAIN! This Badminton meet-up is for ALL levels: beginners - advanced - experts. Everyone is welcome to join and test their skills and have some fun together. The organiser will reserve courts in advance - PLEASE ONLY REGISTER IF YOU REALLY PLAN TO COME (OR CANCEL ASAP IF SOMETHING CAME UP) SO WE HAVE CORRECT NUMBERS. Late cancelation (before 24 hours) or no show would be asked to pay. We are meeting at about 6:50 pm near the reception by the lounge. Come a bit earlier so you have time to change into workout/sports clothes. Also, bring clean indoor sports shoes and a water bottle with you. The organiser will be at the club about 10 min. ahead of time and pay for all - please pay the organiser after/before the event!! Cost is 22€ per court, the fee should be around 6€. It is possible to rent rackets from the club, if necessary (3€). Sometimes members have spare rackets - please ask. Enjoy!

Please read everything 🙏 Hello and welcome to our event 🙂 This meeting is part of regular meetings organized by (Board-games-in-Vienna) every Tuesday and Friday at 06:00 PM Let's set a few points first: ● The language of this meeting is English! ● Please come on time otherwise you have to wait ! ● Call this number if you can't find us: +436767401074 (also WhatsApp) The event: 🎲 If you're a fan of playing modern board games that takes about 60-90 minutes, this meeting is for you 🙂 **We also play shorter games sometimes.** Examples for what kind of games we play : Brass Birmingham, Terraforming Mars, Age of Innovation, Architects of the West Kingdom, Forest Shuffle, Orloj, and many other new games. All the mentioned games are just examples, and we're not necessarily going to play the exact games. The system: 📒 You can join us to play a game with someone, or/and you're also welcome to bring and explain your games to the others. Feel free to ask for any game available in our collection (the link below) we will provide it for you and help with the rules based on availability https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/Aymantaha?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1 The location: 📍 Simmeringer Hauptstrass 36/Siege 15 **(Zippererstrasse U3)** 1110 Wien https://maps.app.goo.gl/ptMbnWweFVPd8saZ7 We will be playing in the common room at my building (a room with many tables and good lighting), so feel free to bring any drinks or snacks for yourself. The cost: 💰 **A contribution of €1 per player** will be collected to cover the room cost and maintenance for the event. Please only sign up if you attend to come and play.

Herzlich willkommen beim **[Spieleclub](http://www.spieleclub.at/wordpress/)**! :) Alle Informationen findest du auf der **[Veranstaltungsseite](http://www.spieleclub.at/wordpress/spieleabend/)**. Komm vorbei und spiel mit - wir freuen uns auf dich! Für Fragen stehen wir gerne zur Verfügung. Verspielte Grüße, Hans & Dennis

Solltest du dringend deine **Deutsch-Grammatik** auffrischen, polieren und festigen? Machst du immer die selben nervigen Fehler, obwohl du schon lang in Österreich lebst? Absolvierst du bald eine Deutsch-Prüfung (ÖIF, ÖSD, Goethe) oder willst einfach endlich fehlerfreier sprechen und schreiben? Dann ist mein Grammatik-Bootcamp in Wien genau richtig für dich! In diesem Kurs lernst du, **deutsche Grammatik verständlich und praxisnah zu beherrschen.** Wir üben intensiv die wichtigsten Grundlagen und Feinheiten; **jede Woche ein neues Thema von A1-B1:** * Verben & Zeiten (Präsens, Perfekt, Präteritum, Modalverben) * Satzbau (Hauptsatz, Nebensatz, Konnektoren) * Präpositionen & Pronomen etc. etc. etc. * Typische Fehler vermeiden Durch viele Übungen, Beispiele und ein übersichtliches Skript bekommst du Sicherheit, Klarheit und ein echtes AHA-Erlebnis. **Preis: 44 €/Abend \(2\,5Stunden\) \| Schnupperstunde: 10 €** *(Pakete möglich in Kombination mit Konversations- und Kommunikationskurs -> jeden Donnerstag)* 🎯 Level: A2–C1 📧 **Anmeldung: info@diedeutschtixlerei.com oder** **[www.diedeutschteixlerei.com/grammatik-bootcamp](https://www.diedeutschteixlerei.com/grammatik-bootcamp)** **☎️ 0677-64306389** Mehr Infos zum Kurs: [www.diedeutschteixlerei.com/grammat](http://www.diedeutschteixlerei.com/grammatik-bootcamp) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/oliviateix_diedeutschteixlerei/): oliviateix_diedeutschteixlerei #DeutschLernen #DeutschSprechen #DeutschKurs #GrammatikkursDeutsch #Grammatikverstehen #Grammatikdeutsch #Masterclass #Wien #DeutschInWien #DeutschKursWien #Vienna #ÖIF #ÖSD #diedeutschteixlerei #expat #expatsvienna #ViennaEvents #ThingsToDoInVienna #ExpatLifeVienna #Bootcamp

Let’s welcome 2026 together at Gleis Garten — under palms, lights and music! ✨🌴 If you’re looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve in warm company, surrounded by glowing decorations, palm trees, live DJs and one of Vienna’s most atmospheric venues — join us for an unforgettable night. 📅 Date: 31 December 2025 ⏰ Meeting time: 18:00, City Center (The exact meeting location will be provided after the ticket purchase.) At 20:00, we will head to the famous Gleis Garten, where the celebration continues in a festive, tropical-inspired setting: ✨ Silvester unter Palmen — a unique New Year’s concept with warm, vibrant energy 🎶 DJ sets & delicious food 🌴 A glowing garden atmosphere even in winter 🎆 A joyful New Year countdown filled with music, lights and excitement We’ll celebrate together until 02:00 AM, stepping into 2026 with great vibes, laughter and beautiful memories. If you want a New Year’s Eve that feels special, bright and full of emotion, this night is for you. 💎Ticket price is : 46€. To purchase a ticket, please follow the link to contact me: 👉 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/436606485424 Join us on WhatsApp and don’t miss new events 🔥 https://chat.whatsapp.com/ERvtYIUDqtHLtVwwytpKLZ

The event is part of our WEEKLY MEETUP SERIES. ---- Hey Badminton Enthusiasts! This meet-up is for all levels: beginners, intermediates and experts. Everyone is welcome to join, test their skills and have some fun together! The organiser will reserve courts in advance - PLEASE ONLY REGISTER IF YOU REALLY PLAN ON COMING (OR CANCEL ASAP IF SOMETHING CAME UP). We are meeting at about 07:50 pm near the reception by the lounge area (next to the courts). Come a bit earlier so you have time to change into workout/sports clothes. The locker rooms are free to use. Also, bring clean indoor sports shoes, your racket and a water bottle with you. There is also a drinking fountain available if you need to replenish your bottle. The organiser will be at the club about 5 min. ahead of time and pay for everyone - please bring if possible exact change and pay the organiser after the event! The fee for this event is 6€. It is possible to rent rackets from the club, if necessary (3€). Sometimes members have spare rackets - please ask in the comment section below! If you are joining our events for the first time, WELCOME! Let the organizer know that you are new and they will find a place for you. Don't worry, we are an open and friendly group. We are sure you will develop connections with the people in our community in no time! Without further ado - see you at our next event! 2G rules apply: geimpft or genesen. We will adapt our events according to the official regulations.

Hello badminton fans! Before you dive in, let's lay down some housekeeping rules: **1**🚀 This event is for intermediate and above level players. **2**🤝 First-timers, please reach out to the host before hitting that sign up button. **3**👥 5–6 registrations = one court. 10–11 registrations = two courts. **4**🏸 Feather shuttles (Babolat Hybrid 77) are on the house. Bring your racket, water bottle, towel etc and maybe a spare racket. **5**🕰️ Arrive early, please! 5-10 mins before kick-off, so that we can start on time. **6**💰 The event costs € 9,00 for 2 hours. Please pay to the host in cash and bring the exact amount with you. If you would like to pay online, please send the host a message. **7**🚨 Cancellation policy: If you're unable to show up, sign-out at least 24h before showtime. In case you cancel less than 24h before the start and we don't find your replacement, you will still have to pay your fees (No Exceptions). ALSO for wait list people, in case you have joined other events, please choose the option 'LEAVE WAITLIST' **8**🚫 No-show? No communication to the host? Welcome to the ban-zone for future events. Let's keep it real – A short message to the host will save the day. **9**🤜🤛 Sportsmanship is our middle name! Be kind, be cool, and let's keep the vibes high. Any antics otherwise? Your name will show up on the 'Black List' 😉 Get ready for some quality games, laughter, and maybe a few accidental shuttlecock dodges and smashes (not intentionally, it happens). See you on the court! 😄🖖🏋️‍♀️ PS: Find more events in our Badminton Meetup Community: www.badmintonmeetup.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!

Diese Gruppe ist für alle, die Porträtfotografie im urbanen Raum machen möchten. Wir treffen uns an verschiedenen Orten in der Stadt, spazieren gemeinsam durch die Straßen und fotografieren Porträts in echter urbaner Umgebung – mit Architektur, Cafés, Parks, Licht und Stadtatmosphäre. Der Fokus liegt auf Praxis und Austausch: ✨ wir fotografieren uns gegenseitig 🌠 teilen Ideen und Erfahrungen 💫 üben ohne Druck oder Wettbewerb Das Niveau spielt keine Rolle – egal ob Anfänger oder Fortgeschrittene. Kamera oder Smartphone sind beide willkommen. Wenn du Lust auf kreative Porträts, neue Kontakte und entspannte Fotowalks in der Stadt hast, bist du hier genau richtig 📸

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! :)

What‘s App Event group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DJs8POIQzIS3GCyHjsIC4M Click to build your network: https://linktr.ee/Networkpalace.1 Hello! I'm Simon Duernberger a dedicated networking coach passionate about connecting people in meaningful ways. Join an exclusive evening engage with professionals, innovators, and entrepreneurs in a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. Savor a curated dinner menu paired with exceptional drinks🥂 Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network or simply enjoy a stylish night out, Connect and Dine provides the perfect setting to mix business with pleasure.

[https://playfight.my-power.at/shadow-light/](https://playfight.my-power.at/shadow-light/) [✨ Click here to visit the dedicated homepage of this Playfight Immersion ✨](https://playfight.my-power.at/shadow-light/) During this Playfight Immersion, you’ll learn **to stop fighting yourself inside**, welcome every part of who you are, and **free the light you’ve been holding back** – while connecting deeply with others in a safer, playful, yet brave space. Reserve your place in our small, committed group – **max. 10 participants:** [click here to book your spot.](https://playfight.my-power.at/chooseyourinvestment/) **✨INFO & CONTACT✨** [contact@my-power.at,](http://contact@my-power.at,/) +43 68110779089 (Marco) **✨ IS THIS YOU? ✨** You keep **getting into the same arguments** with the people you love, again and again. You **hide** how you really feel, and it’s exhausting. You know there’s more inside you — more joy, more life — but you **hold it back.** And you **worry** that nothing will ever change. Discover how you can **stop surviving and start thriving.** You can learn to: * **Welcome all parts of you** * Respond to life in a thoughtful and **intentional way** * Let your **joy, creativity and talents** shine without shame and be appreciated by others. **Do you need this?** [Click here to book your spot.](https://playfight.my-power.at/chooseyourinvestment/) ✨**A DAY AT OUR IMMERSION**✨ Imagine waking up to the warm scent of wood. A fresh organic breakfast is waiting. You are not alone: you’re part of a small, committed group, who is learning to meet life with honesty and care. We gather in a circle. You arrive in your body, breathe, and let the nervous system soften. On the mats you meet yourself and others through Playfight, not to win but to listen. You remember what your body needs. Emotions become a resource, not a burden. You learn to meet your shadow with self-love, and your light as a gift to share. This is what we offer. **Do you want to be part?** [Click here to book your spot.](https://playfight.my-power.at/chooseyourinvestment/) **✨WELCOME HOME TO YOURSELF✨** We all have parts of ourselves we’d rather hide. Our fears, anger, shame – but also our brilliance, joy, and creativity. This creates well-known inner conflicts. What we repress doesn’t disappear: it shows up in our behaviours, relationships, and how we limit ourselves. * **The shadow side** is made of the parts of ourselves we don’t want to admit or even notice. When ignored, it rules us. When integrated, it becomes a source of strength. * **The light shadow** is the brilliance we repress because it feels “too much” – our radiance, creativity, vitality. By hiding it, we make ourselves smaller. In Playfight, we meet both our wounds and our strengths. We learn to stop fighting ourselves. Meet your shadow *and* your hidden light. Allow integration to happen and balance to emerge. **It’s time to feel *whole* again.** **Welcome all parts of you back home.** Facing your shadow doesn’t make you darker: it allows you to free your inner light. When you face what you’ve been avoiding, you can discover the strength, clarity, and balance that comes from integration. **Are you ready to meet yourself?** [Click here to book your spot.](https://playfight.my-power.at/chooseyourinvestment/) **✨THE JOURNEY WE DESIGNED FOR YOU – *Group Support & Individual Focus*✨** This immersion offers you **group exploration** and **personal coaching**: **– Playfight** – Step into an embodied space where you can meet your shadow and your light through direct, physical experience. **– Shadow/light work** – Go beyond words as you face the parts you usually hide, embrace your strengths, and discover your brilliance waiting to shine. **– Individual “Expand Your Light” Coaching Session** – Expand your experience through a personal session tailored to you – you can choose to have it before, during, or after the event, based on availability. Use it to prepare, find your focus or integrate – bring your insights into your daily life. **– Relational and embodied exercises** – You’ll explore honest, real connection with others, uncover hidden patterns, and gently cultivate self-love. 💡 *You don’t need any experience. Just curiosity, a willingness to play, and the courage to be real.* **Questions?** Talk to us: [contact@my-power.at](mailto:contact@my-power.at) **Are you ready to start this journey?** [Click here to book your spot.](https://playfight.my-power.at/chooseyourinvestment/) **✨SCHEDULE✨** **Arrival:** Jan 2, 17:00 **Opening Session:** Jan 2, 20:00 **Closing:** Jan 5, 17:00 **Daily activities:** 09:30 – 18:30 (with breaks) **Language:** English (basic) *Your presence supports group trust and allows deeper processes to unfold, while still leaving space for rest and self-care. That’s why we encourage you to be present for the full program.* This is the general schedule. More detailed time logistics will be shared closer to the event. The content is not fully predefined, as each event is a unique experience designed around the needs of the participants. This allows space for spontaneity and co-creation, so the experience can unfold in a way that best serves the group. **✨EVENT FEE✨** This is an investment in your growth and well-being. We offer a wide range of pricing options so this experience can be powerful and **accessible.** **Whatever tier you choose, you are fully welcome.** Some price options are time sensitive or limited in numbers. **Choose the best tier for you by** [clicking here.](https://playfight.my-power.at/chooseyourinvestment/) Please note: For this event no other discounts apply – including Playfight International newsletter promotions **✨WHERE YOU WILL STAY✨** **Mariahaus Seminare, Thernberg (1h from Vienna)** A protected haven of quiet and restoration, Mariahaus quiets your mind, heart and body the moment you arrive. Freshly renovated and surrounded by nature, it carries the warm scent of local wood and rustic stone – an ideal ground for deep personal work. The venue offers: – **single rooms:** €38 per night + optional bedding and tourist tax – **double rooms:** €28 + optional bedding and tourist tax You can select your preferred room type during registration, subject to availability. **✨WE CREATE A SAFER SPACE TOGETHER✨** **To support clarity, honesty, and depth, this is a sober space:** – No alcohol or perception-altering substances – You’re invited – but not forced – to go without caffeine and nicotine, to reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm – We create this space together – through presence, care, and mutual trust. We mostly work in a circle as equals, learning to navigate moments of collective uncertainty with curiosity, and appreciating one another as mirrors for our patterns, shadows, and light. **✨ YOUR FACILITATION TEAM ✨** Hi, I’m **Marco Moriggi**, a Playfight facilitator and Lebens- und Sozialberater (Life Coach) in training. In my workshops, **vulnerability and strength go hand in hand**. Body-based connection goes beyond words. Self-responsibility is a pillar for community support. And playing together becomes a meaningful way to discover something new about yourself. I would love helping you to get in touch with your emotions and transform your life. I host this Immersion with **Fabio Bisotti** – who is a Playfight Trainer Practitioner, somatic trainer, trauma-informed practitioner, and systemic constellations coach. We combine years of group facilitation to offer a clear, supportive container where you can meet challenges, build trust, and deepen body & emotional awareness. Got any questions? Talk to us: Marco Moriggi: [contact@my-power.at](mailto:contact@my-power.at) & Fabio Bisotti: [fabiobisotti@gmail.com](mailto:fabiobisotti@gmail.com) **✨EVER BEEN IN A PLAYFIGHT CIRCLE?✨** Playfight is a safe, brave, and playful space where you can explore and grow your emotional, social, and self-awareness skills. Through mindful physical play and non-violent fighting, you reconnect with your inner child and discover your inner strength – instinct, boundaries, and wild side. You re-learn to listen to your body’s intelligence, and touch becomes again natural, innocent, and respectful – free from sexuality or romance. Whether you feel playful or unsure, confident or curious: all of you is welcome here. Our circles are held with care in a trauma-informed way. **Do you want to try it?** [Click here to book your spot.](https://playfight.my-power.at/chooseyourinvestment/) **✨MORE THAN PLAY: A TOOL FOR PERSONAL GROWTH✨** In a Playfight circle, fully engaged in movement and action, you can **explore more of who you are**. Playfight becomes a mirror that reveals what words alone sometimes can’t reach – integrating body, emotions, and mind. What begins as play soon becomes a doorway to growth, empowerment, and real connection – with yourself, with others, and with life. Playfight helps you l**et go of old habits and practice new skills for everyday life.** In play, your body and mind wake up, open, and learn. **Step beyond your comfort zone** and into the sweet spot where growth begins. No experience needed – just a willingness to show up authentically. Spots are limited to 10 participants. Reserve yours today. **Are you ready to playfight with your shadow and free your light?** [Click here to book your spot.](https://playfight.my-power.at/chooseyourinvestment/) Info: [contact@my-power.at](mailto:contact@my-power.at) See you on the playfight mats! ### **✨ STAY CONNECTED ✨** * **[Website & Newsletter](https://playfight.my-power.at/)** * **[Signal Group](https://signal.group/#CjQKIDKi-fEAn-mYs4BItlN8UZksyf0CGhZDZtXVoMwMi_t0EhByoQkGCYMY-S-DynQ4qQjn)** * **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/marco_my_power/)**

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Vienna.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over coffee . We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

⭐️Would you like to meet new friends?✨Welcome to Speed Friending in Vienna! Age 20-29/30-39. Please read the description attentively: Our next event is coming soon! 💎Price 10€ cash and order a drink for boys It is free for girls ✨if you’re not comfortable with the price, you are welcome to skip this event. 💡 How it works: • You’ll have a short conversations with different people. • After each round, you’ll switch to meet someone new. • You’ll note who you liked, and if there’s a match, we’ll connect you after the event. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Age groups: The main groups are for ages 20-29 and 30-39 You are welcome)! Register today)✨ Join us on WhatsApp and don’t miss new events https://chat.whatsapp.com/ERvtYIUDqtHLtVwwytpKLZ

Step into 2026 with intention, clarity, and a creative practice designed to help you see yourself more clearly. In this special Confidence Lab session, we’ll explore confidence as something you can curate - through the choices you make, the qualities you amplify, and the story you choose to step into. We’ll start with a short guided reflection to surface the traits, habits, and energies you want to nurture in the coming year. Then, using collage materials selected specifically for this workshop, you’ll translate those insights into a visual composition that represents the version of yourself you’re ready to grow toward. This isn’t about resolutions or perfection. It’s about crafting a grounded, imaginative vision of your next chapter - one that feels honest, energizing, and fully yours. All materials are provided. Just bring yourself (and a friend) and a willingness to explore what confidence can look like for you in 2026. **Featured Partner: Columbus Collage Collective** The Columbus Collage Collective was started in August of 2023 by Emily Morgan (aka Lovely But Dead) and Douglas Cuckler (aka Wonder Doug) as a place for collage enthusiasts to gather and create art together. The collective has since become a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to hold free or low-cost collage events across central Ohio. The CCC welcomes all artists of all backgrounds and skill levels and encourages folks to take this time to step away from everyday existence and create art with people who share a love for this dynamic art form. All materials—magazines, scissors, craft knives, glue, paper, cardboard, and more—are provided, so there's no need to bring anything at all (though you're welcome to bring a friend or a favorite tool if you'd like!). We also encourage folks to take home magazines and materials from our events to support continued creativity! Find us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/columbuscollagecollective/](https://www.instagram.com/columbuscollagecollective/) Register or sign up for the newsletter at [https://www.columbuscollagecollective.com/](https://www.columbuscollagecollective.com/) **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

**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!

Start the new year with your local IxDA pals. Join members of the Central Ohio UX and design community for our monthly breakfast.

**Start the new year with a Braver Angels gathering focused on speaking openly and listening deeply.** **In small, structured groups, each person will have five minutes to share a political or social issue that matters to them and why- no debate, no interruption, just genuine curiosity.** **Participants will practice curiosity, reflecting back values and emotions they hear, asking thoughtful questions, and- only with permission- offering their perspective.** **It’s a simple and powerful way to connect with one another and begin the year with a respectful and courageous conversation.** **Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026** **Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm** **Place: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Southeast Branch, 3980 Hamilton Rd, Groveport, Ohio** **All are welcome- bring a friend!** For additional information contact: Lee Evans at [LEvans@BraverAngels.org](mailto:LEvans@BraverAngels.org)

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 Sunday 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 noon on Sundays. 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: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. 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. 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 Sunday!

CHANGED to WEDNESDAYS COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available. I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them. Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.
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