Date Night

Get ready for one of the most fun and legendary nights - **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.

Is that a sparkle in his eye or is he just confused? With his innocence and friendly demeanor, Mitch quickly engages the audience and then catches them off guard with a mixture of mischievous dialog and off color comments. While laughing at observations only Mitch can get away with, we are left wondering if he truly understands what he just said. We never really know. Mitch has been showcasing his talent to rave reviews for 30 years now. His resume, too extensive to list in its entirety includes 2 Comedy Central specials (one of which was voted #6 all time by viewers)and 3 best-selling CD's. He has appeared on almost every Late Night Comedy Show and took home honors as the Best Comedian at the HBO Aspen Comedy Festival. His new 1 hour special Bad-Girls was just released on YouTube and will change the comedy world forever.

Can’t make it out in person? Join your **DTs friends** for our Weekly Virtual Happy Hour — a relaxed, welcoming space to unwind, chat, and connect from wherever you are. Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or meeting new people for the first time, Virtual Happy Hour is all about easy conversation, shared laughs, and low-pressure connection. Bring your favorite drink, get comfortable, and drop in when you can. ✨ **No RSVP needed. Just click the link and join.** Come relax, connect, and **find your tribe** with DTs — from anywhere. 💙💻 Join in via Google Meet: [https://meet.google.com/jvc-ajhk-vci](https://meet.google.com/jvc-ajhk-vci)

**\*\*\* NOTE change of library space - We're meeting at Dolley Madison Library in McLean VA for this meeting \*\*\*** *theme:* **Psychoanalytic Theory for Dating & Relationships - Attraction Seduction Oedipus** *Making psychoanalysis accessible to the masses!* Psychoanalysis "unlocks the past, informs the present, and expands the future. video clips: **Psychoanalytic theory in 3 minutes** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucB1b6f750k](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucB1b6f750k) **Psychoanalysis A Curiosity about the mind 6min** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcmVjQBF4MQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcmVjQBF4MQ) Psychoanalysis = a theory and practice treating symptoms and personality as **disguised compromises** around unconscious conflicts, using a structured relationship (transference) to make those patterns visible so you can **repeat less blindly** and **choose a bit more freely**. "Until you ***make the unconscious conscious***, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." Carl Jung \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Interpersonal Process Group** **Psychodynamic shared exploration, learning and growth** Interpersonal process groups focus on the interactions and dynamics between group members to facilitate personal growth and learning. These groups provide a courageous space for individuals to explore their interpersonal patterns, receive feedback, and develop more effective social skills. **The core principle is that the group itself becomes a microcosm of a member's real-life relationships, allowing for insights and behavioral changes.** Key aspects of interpersonal process groups: * **Exploration of Interpersonal Dynamics:** Members examine their communication styles, relationship patterns, and how they relate to others within the group. * **Feedback and Self-Awareness:** The group provides a platform for members to receive feedback on their behaviors and develop greater self-awareness. * **Development of Social Skills:** Members practice new ways of relating, communicating, and collaborating within the group, leading to improved social skills. * **Microcosm of Relationships:** The group mirrors real-life relationships, allowing members to observe and analyze their patterns in a safe and controlled setting. * **Personal Growth and Well-being:** Through these processes, individuals can experience significant personal growth and enhanced well-being. Benefits of participating in an interpersonal process group: * **Increased self-awareness:** Understanding one's own behavior and its impact on others. * **Improved communication skills:** Learning to communicate more effectively and assertively. * **Stronger relationships:** Developing more fulfilling and meaningful relationships. * **Reduced anxiety and stress:** Finding support and coping mechanisms for social challenges. * **Enhanced empathy and understanding:** Learning to see situations from others' perspectives. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Join us for an exciting meeting of personal growth as we delve deep into the realm of self-development. This meetup is designed for personal growth addicts like you who are eager to unlock their hidden potential and take charge of their lives. Don't miss this chance to meet fellow personal growth enthusiasts, share experiences, and learn from one another. Step into a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation. Come prepared to engage in provocative conversations, share your opinions, wrestle with challenging ideas, and leave with a renewed sense of deeper meaning and learning. **Tentative Agenda:** 1:00pm Social, Setup & Introductions, guidelines, terminology; 1:15pm Interactive open dialogue conversation & sharing; 2:45pm debrief, summary, debrief 3:00pm finish Light snacks, candy & water provided. Dolley Madison Library is in McLean, VA near I-495 beltway exits 44, 45 or 46. **Conference Room** is 1st door on immediate left after entering\.Repressions vs Narrative Integration \| Classical Psychoanalysis DIY

# Hopelessly Devoted to Murder Written and Directed by Terry Smith Produced by Jerri Wiseman Cast Members: Betsy Hansen, Ilan Komrad, and Russell Silber ***Greased hair, bobby socks, poodle skirts—and one shocking murder. At Rockway High, the drama is bigger than the school dance, and when a student turns up dead, the resident cool guy and his gang race to uncover the culprit before the last song plays. Dress to impress in your best ’50s style and join the party. It’s a night of dinner, dancing, and deadly fun you won’t want to miss.*** [Murder Meter™](https://www.stagecoachtc.com/murder-meter/) Saucy Suspects Performances will be held at area historic venues, restaurants, wineries, and breweries March – May 2026. ### May 9 at Casanel Winery (with dinner) Casanel Winery, 17956 Canby Road, Leesburg, VA 20175 6:30pm Doors open and dinner buffet starts. 7:15pm Show starts. There will be a 15-20-minute intermission. Tickets: $77 plus ticketing fee and sales tax / $72 for Wine Club members plus ticketing fee and sales tax (see Casanel Winery for promo code) includes the show, catered dinner and dessert by Pure Perfection Catering. Menu: Romaine Salad with Tomato, Feta, Grapes, and Croutons with Ranch and Mustard Vinaigrette Dressings. Dijon Chicken. Beef Stroganoff. Whipped Potatoes. Sauteed Summer Vegetables. Rolls with Butter. Chocolate Layer Cake. Unsweetened Iced Tea. Coffee.) Special meals can be accommodated with 48 hours’ notice. Wine will be available for separate purchase. ### [Click here to make reservations at Casanel Winery. ](https://ci.ovationtix.com/36598/production/1265216) You must buy a ticket to attend. An RSVP here will not save you a seat.

## Details Soulfull Spirit Saturdays @ Light Works Spiritual Wellness Center!! If you're looking for a place to go to hang out with light workers, spiritualists, teachers, seekers, readers, and pursuers of high [vibes....look](http://vibes....look) no further! The residents of Light Works Spiritual Wellness Center invite you to come join us for an afternoon on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Share conversation, meet new friends, enjoy some food, or simply come by and soak up the good vibes. Free to attend! If you're interested in a reading or healing session, there will variety of practitioners (mediums, card readers, astrologists, animal communicators, energy healers, massage therapists, and more!) each month, offering their services at discounted rates. Simply stop by and sign up for a session or contact your practitioner directly to book ahead. Our resident practitioners will be available, offering the following: **Juli Richardson** Juli is a certified psychic medium, Reiki master teacher, animal communicator, & founder of Light Works ([www.lightworks.biz](http://www.lightworks.biz)). For this event, she will be hanging out and enjoying the day with everyone! **Tina Neuhaus** Tina is a tarot reader and the owner of Destination Tarot ([fb.com/destinationtarot](http://fb.com/destinationtarot)). She found tarot to be instrumental in her own personal past trauma healing journey and transformative in aligning with her higher purpose. She's been reading professionally for roughly 10 years. Tina takes a therapeutic approach to readings, working with the shadow aspects of the self. She finds this to be essential for growth and empowerment, creating deeper self-awareness to engage with life from a place of strength. For this event, she will be offering 30 minute Tarot readings for $45. To pre-book: 719-930-9673 or [tinaneuhaus@gmail.com](http://tinaneuhaus@gmail.com) **Dr Kirsten Wagner** Kirsten is a clinical psychiatrist, tarot reader, and owner of **Circle of Life, MD**. In Kirsten's 30 years of practicing psychiatry, she discovered her love of tarot and that there are many roads that lead to healing. She offers a variety of services, both traditional and spiritual - individual and group psychotherapy, tarot & runes readings, and oracle/angel cards. For this event, she will be offering tarot readings for $30. To pre-book: 978-239-4945. **Tina McKevitt** Tina is the owner of Hoofs & Woofs Masseuse ([https://hoofs-woofs-masseuse.com/](https://hoofs-woofs-masseuse.com/)) and offers gentle, dog-centered bodywork focused on relaxation, nervous system support, and overall well-being. Her approach is calm, observant, and guided by each dog’s comfort and body language. For this event, she will be offering 20-minute intro massage sessions for dogs at a rate of $45 per dog. **As much as we'd love to have your pet hang out for the day, due to the nature of this event, we ask that you bring your dog for your appointment time only. Pre-booking is strongly encouraged and walk ins may be asked to come back at their assigned tim**e. To pre-book: 571-991-1717 or [tina@hoofs-woofs-masseuse.com](tina@hoofs-woofs-masseuse.com) **Kirsten Sening** Kirsten Sening is a Reiki Master Teacher, Access Bars practitioner, medium, animal communicator, and owner of **Sunburst Energy Healing**. Kirsten discovered her calling unexpectedly - she walked in for a reading and walked out into a decade long journey of healing and intuitive work. Her spirituality isn't something she switches on - it's infused in every part of her life (even while slinging car parts during the day!). Joyful, genuine, and deeply gifted, Kirsten walks through the world as a natural light bringer. She brings compassion, clarity, and soulful connection to every session. For this event, she will be offering 30 min Reiki & Access Bars sessions for $44. To pre-book: 571-220-8797 or [ksening77@gmail.com](ksening77@gmail.com) **\*\*\*Other residents may be added closer to the date of the event - check back later to see who will be attending this month and offering their services!\*\*\*** We're also excited to have the following guest practitioners joining us this month!! **Amber Noelle** Amber is an intuitive channel, a master certified hypnotherapist and a certified Reiki practitioner. Her spiritual journey was activated during during her teen years while living in Athens, Greece through a series of out of body experiences. These experiences set her on a quest to gain a deeper understanding of who she is, of what consciousness is and, ultimately, how to harness the infinite knowledge available to us all. Since that time, she has continued through many years of mentorship and self-study and is passionate about helping others navigate their own awakening. It is her intent to be in service to those who quest for self knowledge and to help those who long to get in touch with their own joy -- so they may live that joy to the fullest ([www.ambernoelle.com](http://www.ambernoelle.com)). For this event, she will be offering 20 minute Intuitive Tarot readings for $60. To pre-book: 703-470-9915 or [ambernoelle@gmail.com](http://ambernoelle@gmail.com) **Nikki Tanks** Psychic Medium, Reiki Master Teacher, Angel Messenger and Shamanic Apprentice, and owner of **Life Energy Reiki and Readings** ([www.lifeenergyreikiandreadings.com](http://www.lifeenergyreikiandreadings.com)) - where her mission is “Healing…1 Touch at a time…1 Message at a time. Using her gifts of claircognizance, clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsetience, and clairempathy, she connects with Spirit Guides, Angels and Loved Ones to deliver healing messages of Love, Guidance, Comfort and Joy. As a Reiki Master Teacher she offers a healing technique that supports physical and emotional healing. As a Shamanic Apprentice she focuses on Chakra and Energy Healing. For this event, she will be offering 30 min readings for 60, 30 min Reiki sessions for 50, and 30 min shamanic chakra healings for $45. To pre-book: 703-203-9711 or [lifeenergynikki@gmail.com](http://lifeenergynikki@gmail.com) **\*\*\*Guest practitioners will be added closer to the date of the event - check back later to see who will be attending and offering their services!\*\*\*** Come as you are or bring a friend! Hope to see you there!

**Ed and Gail's Second Saturday Hustle/West Coast Swing Night** NEW!!! Ed and Gail's Second Saturday Dance will now feature hustle and west coast swing music, by popular demand. Lessons will be taught by guest instructors. Note: We will continue our long-running Fourth Saturday Hustle/West Coast Swing Night with Joyce Szili - So you'll have TWO opportunities per month for hustle and west coast swing dancing! Saturday, March 28 Guest Instructor Shawn Brennan 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Beginner Hustle 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Intermediate Hustle 8:30-11:00 pm Dance (Variety) $15 cash, check, or Venmo

Let’s get outside and explore the beautiful Great Falls Park. **No Fees** We’ll take in the stunning river views, walk the scenic trails together, and afterwards head to a nearby spot for our signature sips and bites. The Plan • What: Group Hike + Lunch • Where: Riverbend Park , McLean (about 15 miles from D.C.) • Hike: 11:00 PM Looking forward to a fun and refreshing day outdoors!

**Step into a night where connection meets play!** Join us for a unique **Speed Dating Game Night**! A relaxed, fun evening, facilitated by a **[relationship coach](https://lovedandfulfilled.com/)** and designed to help you meet local singles *without the pressure.* **[Buy Your Ticket HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987703066379?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Set inside a *spacious entertainment center* filled with bowling lanes, arcade games, pool tables and more, this isn’t your typical speed dating event — it’s an experience. You’ll enjoy a series of *easy-flowing speed dating rounds with prepared ice-breakers* on each table to spark conversation and chemistry. Then, the night is yours — get your dinner, challenge someone to a game of pool, team up for bowling, or let your playful side loose in the arcade. No awkward moments. No pressure to ask for numbers. *Matches are curated and communicated to you after the event by a host, so you can stay present & have fun.* Whether you find a spark, new friends, or just a night full of fun… this is one evening you won’t forget. Cost: $30 (covers speed dating rounds) Payment Options: **[Buy Your Ticket HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987703066379?aff=oddtdtcreator) (Eventbrite)** Venmo (no fees): @Irena-Polyakova (1469) I am looking forward to seeing you at my event! \~ Irena

Come join us for a taste of Korean, Japanese & Chinese cuisine at Tilly's Kitchen in Chantilly, where we get together for some dinner and play some board games until closing time. This will be a smaller event, due to the small capacity. If you are waitlisted, please standby until a spot opens up.

Another Saturday Night Dinner. Member recommended.

***This month we go see The Devil Wears Prada 2!*** Andy Sachs reunites with Miranda Priestly as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. # "Bitchy one-liners, devious double-crossing and Lady Gaga" -sounds like fun I don't want to miss. JOIN ME? I'm in G8. For anyone interested in a meet & greet before the movie, I'll be at the bar for drinks and a snack by 630. Text me at **(571) 293-1316** to connect.

Join us for Game Night! 🎲 Looking for a fun, relaxed evening? Come hang out, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. This is an open invitation—everyone’s welcome! Bring your favorite board games, card games, or party games to share, or just come ready to play. Whether you’re into strategy, laughs, or something in between, there’s a seat at the table for you. Snacks and good vibes encouraged. Let’s make it a night full of fun, connection, and a little bit of rivalry!