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**N.B. Meet at Studio 12 ([map](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11345695890848705897)) from 11:30am.** Join **[Plant-Based Schools](https://linktr.ee/plantbasedschools)**' next London community day, working together to learn how to make schools more plant-based. Full info and sign-up via [https://act.plantbasedschools.com/plant_based_schools_day_london_sign_up](https://act.plantbasedschools.com/plant_based_schools_day_london_sign_up) Please bring vegan food to share. There will be activities for kids, where they can learn and bond. *All ages, backgrounds, and faiths welcome.*

## ***🚨 Important: Meetup RSVP is not a valid ticket. All attendees must purchase a ticket via our TICKET LINK!*** ## **Start your Sunday with fresh air, easy conversation, and good company on a relaxed social walk through Regent's Park — one of London’s most beautiful green spaces.** **Register here:** [TICKETS LINK](https://buytickets.at/cocktailsconversation/2222997/r/parkwalk) We’re bringing together 30 singles for a laid-back morning designed to make meeting new people feel natural and pressure-free. Expect gentle walking, open space, and flowing conversation as we explore gardens, tree-lined paths, and scenic viewpoints. Whether you come solo or with a friend, this is all about genuine connection, good energy, and a wholesome Sunday reset. **What to expect** • A relaxed group walk (approx. 3–4 km loop, around 1.5 hours including stops) • Easy, natural conversations as we move together • A calm, social atmosphere with no pressure • A coffee stop along the route • A friendly group of like-minded people **Route highlights** • Queen Mary's Gardens • The Inner Circle Loop • Optional climb to Primrose Hill for panoramic skyline views The Primrose Hill climb is completely optional — if you join, allow at least an extra 30 minutes. Otherwise, you’re welcome to stay in the park, sit, chat, and enjoy a slower finish. **Meeting point** The Broad Walk — South Entrance, just inside York Gate, Regent’s Park Postcode: NW1 4QG Coordinates: 51.5242, -0.1537 **Date & time** • Sunday 14th June • 11:00am – 12:30pm You’ll be added to a WhatsApp group before the walk so you can stay updated and connected on the day. A slow, social Sunday morning built around movement, conversation, and meeting new faces in one of London’s most iconic parks. **Register here:** [TICKETS LINK](https://buytickets.at/cocktailsconversation/2222997/r/parkwalk)

Join us for family fun and lunch around noon in **[Hornfair Park](https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/directory_record/3774/hornfair_park)** ([map](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13412917509348445164)), at this free **[Climate Awareness Family Fun Day Festival](https://happeningnext.com/event/climate-awarenwess-family-fun-day-festival-eid3a0dpi0o1k)**, held as part of **[The Great Big Green Week](https://www.greatbiggreenweek.com)**. * Live music * Funfair rides * Free activities * Stalls * Street food

**PLEASE NOTE that we are now hosting our games on Sportas.** **BOOK HERE:** https://sportas.co.uk/organiser/east-village-basketball/games **Game Description:** Ready to hit the court, level up your game and meet fellow ballers? Join us at East Village Basketball 🏀 every Sunday, 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Harris Chobham Academy Sports Hall in Stratford, London. **👥 Stay Connected!** Join our WhatsApp group for updates, discounts, waitlist alerts and community banter: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KoCHcbG51YWKtTNgNblydH](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KoCHcbG51YWKtTNgNblydH) Any questions, feel free to WhatsApp me directly on +44 (seven) 365 804 810 **What to Expect:** ⚡ 2 hours of non-stop pickup games ⛹️ Half-court games (4x4) on both sides 💪 Friendly competition in a fun, positive environment 🥇 Open to mixed adults (18+) - whether you’re sharpening your skills or shaking off the rust! 🏀 Players should at least be familiar with basic offence, defence and basketball rules 🏆 Max 20 players per session (spots go fast, so book early) **Important Notes:** 🕔 Sports hall doors open at 5:20pm - head in, get changed and warm up 🏀 We aim to start games by 5:40pm, so please arrive by 5:20pm to be ready 🚫 If you’re feeling unwell or have COVID symptoms, please stay home 💧 Bring your own water bottle 🚨 Please don't arrive TOO early - the hall is used just before us and staff need time to prepare the court. **Getting Here:** 📍 Entrance: Corner of Celebration Avenue and Temple Mills Lane. Google Maps - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/AfCZZzEG734J9gko7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AfCZZzEG734J9gko7) 🅿️ Parking: Pay-and-display available across the road. 🚇 Nearest Tube Stations: Stratford, Stratford International (DLR) & Leyton **Safety** Participation is at your own risk. If you have any health concerns, consult a health professional before joining. **Rules** 4 x 4 half-court games on 2 half courts, with 4 teams of 5 players. Time: 5-min games (running clock) Scoring: 1s and 2s. Substitutions: One sub rotates in after each game. Fouls: Offence calls fouls. Disputed calls: For major disagreements, challenger shoots a 3-pointer to resolve the issue. See you Sunday! ✌️🏀

Heartfulness UK warmly invites you to join us for a celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga in Westminster, the heart of London. 🧘🏼‍♂️🧘🏽‍♀️🇬🇧 When: Sunday, 14 June, 10:30AM - 12:30PM Where: Church House, Westminster, London, SW1P 3NZ Hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and the High Commission of India in the United Kingdom, and themed “Inner Harmony, Global Peace”, this event will bring 500-600 guests together people from all faiths, backgrounds and identities, reflecting the universal nature of yoga as a practice. What to expect: * 🧘🏼‍♂️A live yoga demonstration by expert instructors * 🧘🏽‍♀️An Immersive Yoga Exhibition - exploring the evolution and depth of yoga * 💗A discourse and guided Meditation with Daaji, Global Guide of Heartfulness * 🔑Keynotes from distinguished guests and leaders in the wellbeing space * 🎵A classical music performance by renowned sitar artist, Roopa Panesar * 📚The launch of The Authentic Yoga & The Heartfulness Way 2 by Daaji Register here: bit.ly/49vy00E We hope to see you there!

ALL LEVELS Technique Class Team Shark Dojo, Battersea Sports Centre, SW11 2DA Best time to train is in the morning! Here are a few benefits: * Gets that morning workout out of the way * More productive rest of the weekend * Kickstarts your metabolism * More energy & focus for the day * Develops positive sports/fitness mindset What's involved: * Drill & Hone K1 Techniques * Flexibility exercises * Light controlled Touch-Contact (if time permits) What to bring: * All your equipment * Bottle of water * Muay Thai Kickboxing Shorts are compulsory as they are sports specific! Can be worn over leggings. Please do not wear unsuitable clothing such as track & field shorts, surf or board shorts, tracksuit bottoms etc. MMA Shorts are acceptable as they have enough stretch for flexibility & splits training *Note: If you arrive late, please dress in and join the class straight away. Do not keep the class or your training partner waiting. If you need to leave early just slide out and let your training partner or Instructor know*

PARKS, LAKES, FOUNTAINS, EXQUISITELY LANDSCAPED ITALIAN GARDENS, and PICTURESQUE JAPANESE GARDENS, plus SOCIALISING with CHEAP FOOD and DRINKS, in a convivial pub atmosphere. **WALK START POINT: Lancaster Gate Tube Station (Central Line)** WALK ROUTE: After visiting the Italian Gardens and Fountains at Lancaster Gate, we proceed to Holland Park and the Japanese Gardens and then to Westfield Shepherds Bush where we will finish in a large pub. WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5.5 miles. WALK END POINT: Shepherds Bush Tube Station (Central Line, London Overground) WALK STOP OUT POINT: Our route goes close to several London bus routes. **ENJOY UNIQUE HEALTHY WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES OR ALONG WATERWAYS IN LONDON. STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK.** **COST of EVENT**: **All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!** **The walk is free for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card.** Scroll down to see risk notice and disclaimer. Enjoy London! Get out and about and see your city in the company of new people! Explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces and surprising surrounding countryside. Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels and make some great new friends at the same time. Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people, and that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see. Social Event: Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. WE ALWAYS END THE WALK AT A PUB WHERE THE SOCIALISING CAN CONTINUE. RISKS for all walks: Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and be able to walk for four miles without a break. In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, towpaths alongside water, other public paths, rights of way, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Please only wear good sturdy shoes, preferably walking boots and take care as surfaces may be uneven, tree roots may protrude, there may be low overhanging branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes). Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. On occasion wild,domestic and farm animals may also encountered. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself. No large dogs or small children please. Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk. WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK? For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/) DISCAIMER All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here [http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/) to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer. COST of EVENT: A £5 meetup organiser's contribution will be collected from attendees who do not hold the Ken's Events Membership Card. Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent. Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts. [http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) Instagram Page [Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/) Twitter [@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents) Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join. [http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the morning of the event around 10am for the latest update. Tell your friends you are going! [https://secure.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/invite/](https://secure.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/invite/) When you arrive at the starting point look Ken with the 'KEN'S EVENTS'/MEETUP Flag or Badge.

[Eventbrite link here](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989391672044?aff=oddtdtcreator) This event is run by 'Ve Social' A Small Independent Vegan Events company 🥰 Follow our Instagram: [@vesocialevents](https://www.instagram.com/vesocialevents/) or visit our website: [www.ve-social.co.uk](www.ve-social.co.uk) Calling all vegan folk 40+ for some speedy dates over delicious Vegan Ukranian food Ready to meet someone who shares your values? 😊🌱 Join us at Cream Dream – Patisserie & Café for a relaxed vegan speed-dating evening for people 40+. Connect with other like-minded singles over amazing vegan food & drinks! **Date & Time:** Friday, June 5th, at 7-9 PM

**The Poetic Empowerment Workshop, led by Anniwaa Buchie, invites participants to explore poetry as a space for voice, reflection, and connection. Through poetry, gentle movement, discussion, and reflective writing, participants build self-expression, creativity, and confidence in a supportive environment. Sessions include sharing meaningful poems or lyrics, group activities, and writing original work, with a focus on how poetry helps us feel, connect, and grow rather than formal analysis.** Anniwaa Buachie is an award-winning Ghanaian-British actress, writer, director, and producer whose work centres on storytelling across poetry, theatre, film, television, and audio. Her creative practice explores themes of identity, migration, memory, and the cultural connections between Africa and Great Britain. Anniwaa stars in the BBC series Phoenix Rise and received an AudioFile Earphones Award for narrating The Teller of Secrets by Bisi Adjapon. Her voice work includes major international productions including Archer and Marvel’s X-Men ’97, while her screen work has appeared on platforms including STARZ. In 2022, she won Best Lead Actor at Australia’s Short + Sweet Film Festival. As the founder and former artistic director of Golden Delilah, Anniwaa championed bold Black female-led storytelling through theatre and performance. She has collaborated with Emmy Award-winning writer and Jamaican Poet Laureate Kwame Dawes on the films Moon Over Aburi and February Light, both exploring diasporic histories and poetic narratives across continents. Alongside her performance work, Anniwaa is deeply passionate about arts education and community engagement. She created Speak Up!, an online arts programme for young people in Los Angeles, designed to encourage creativity, self-expression, and dialogue through the performing and visual arts. **This is a donation based workshop. Suggested donation £10. Give what you can, We are a registered charity**

🎉 **🌞 Get ready for an unforgettable day, folks! 🌸🌼** Hola, amigos! 😄 Summer’s vibrant energy is still in full bloom, so let’s seize the sunshine and throw an epic **Picnic & Social Mixer** with a side of optional volleyball fun this Sunday! Picture a glorious afternoon filled with laughter, new connections, and pure joy in the heart of nature. Whether you’re a picnic pro, a game enthusiast, or just here to soak up the vibes, this is *the* event to kick back and make memories! 🧺✨ ### **Event: Spring Fling Picnic & Social Mixer (Volleyball Optional!) 🏐🌳** ⏰ **Time**: 2:30 PM – 6:15 PM (plenty of time to bask in the fun!) 📍 **Location**: Hyde Park – the perfect green oasis! 🗺️ Find us at [https://what3words.com////merit.fingernails.props](https://what3words.com/merit.fingernails.props?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNUxjNHA2bG5ZMTFwRVhuY3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7fUP9GexngZTeTA9djlUl7kF1qZeCvLsYIhTvzvUBH31XGfdi15jXvIHVoEA_aem_PV9IJQEsNoSmWYK1nBzEsA) or click here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dxseq8S7tSR4SiNCA ### **What’s in Store? A Day Packed with Excitement!** 🎉 Get ready for a smorgasbord of fun activities to spark your spirit: * **Picnic Vibes 🧺**: Spread your blanket, unpack your tastiest treats, and share snacks with new friends under the sun. From homemade sandwiches to fruity delights, this is your chance to feast and connect! * **Games Galore 🎲**: Bring your favorite board games, card decks, or lawn games like frisbee or cornhole. Let’s get playful and maybe even a little competitive (in the friendliest way, of course)! * **Socializing & Mingling 🗣️**: Meet awesome new people, share stories, and make connections that could last a lifetime. Whether you’re a chatterbox or a great listener, there’s a spot for you in our friendly crew! * **Dancing 💃🕺**: Feel the rhythm and groove to some tunes! We’ll have music to get you moving, so don’t be shy—show off those dance moves or just sway to the beat. * **Singing 🎤**: Got a song in your heart? Bring it out! Whether it’s a group sing-along or an impromptu karaoke moment, let’s celebrate the joy of music together. * **Volleyball (Totally Optional!) 🏐**: Feeling sporty? Join in for some casual volleyball action—perfect for all skill levels! Not into playing? No worries at all! Spectating is just as fun, so grab a drink, cheer from the sidelines, and enjoy the energy. You do *you*! 😎 ### **What to Bring?** * **Picnic Goodies 🥪🍎**: Pack your favorite snacks, sandwiches, or sweets to share (or keep to yourself—no judgment!). * **Drinks 🧃**: Stay refreshed with water, juice, or something fizzy. * **Blanket 🛏️**: Your cozy base for lounging and snacking. * **Sunblock ☀️**: Keep that glow protected under the sunny skies. * **Games 🎲**: Bring along any fun games to add to the mix! * **Your Best Vibes 🙌**: Come ready to laugh, connect, and make this day one for the books! ### **Why You *Need* to Be There!** This isn’t just a picnic—it’s a chance to soak up the summertime magic, meet incredible people, and create moments that’ll have you smiling for days. Whether you’re spiking a volleyball, singing your heart out, or just chilling with a cold drink, this mixer is all about good times and great company. The lush greenery of Hyde Park will be our playground, and we can’t wait to see what kind of fun we’ll stir up together! 🌿✨ Spread the word—bring your friends, invite your crew, and let’s make this a massive celebration of spring and connection! 🚀 Share this event far and wide, and let’s fill Hyde Park with joy. We’re absolutely thrilled to see you there, ready to make this Sunday spectacular! 🙌 Who’s in?! 😎 \*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Some Tips:** 1. **Let’s all commit to updating our RSVPs if plans change**—it helps us plan better and ensures great attendance for everyone. If you RSVP “yes” but don’t attend and don’t update your RSVP, you may be removed from the group to keep things fair. No stress, though—you can rejoin for a small £10 fee! Just send me a DM, and I’ll share the PayPal details to get you back in. 2. **Turn Up on Time at the start!** This helps the quality of the event and helps you. 3. If you are struggling with the **app**, use the web page instead, that's what I use. 4. **Attendee Numbers & Guest Lists:** We have this event listed at least on two groups and the guest list includes attendees from all. You can see the list of attendees here: [https://www.meetup.com/zensingles/](https://www.meetup.com/zensingles/) [https://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon/](https://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon/) [https://www.meetup.com/LoveLife](https://www.meetup.com/LoveLife) 5. Join our **social media**: **Instagram**: [https://www.instagram.com/cityzen.london/](https://www.instagram.com/cityzen.london/) **X:** https://x.com/CityZenLondon 6. **Our WhatsApp group:** [See private comment in the comments section below]. We have a few rules including no ads, no DMs unless recipient is in the "Direct Messaging List" or risk removal and £10 rejoin fee. 7. **Support Our Amazing London Event Hosts! 🙌** Our incredible crew of hosts is the heartbeat of London’s buzzing meetup scene, bringing people together for unforgettable experiences that spark connection, growth, and fun! 🌟 From museum adventures to flirty dating mixers, these rockstar hosts pour their energy, time, and passion into creating events that level up your social and communication skills. But hosting isn’t easy—it takes resources, effort, and heart. 💖 Please consider supporting our hosts with a donation to keep the good vibes flowing and help us make London the ultimate social hub! 🚀 Below, meet our hosts for this event and see how you can chip in to fuel their amazing work. 8. To encourage signing up early to events and regulate the number of attendees a late joiner/overflow fee may be applied to an event for any **additional** people wanting to join the event. This may happen on the day or even an hour before the event. So there may be people who obtained a free RSVP to network with our group and some who had to pay. If you have successfully signed up to our event on meetup paid or not then you are in. Happy networking **Zen & The Meetup Groups** *The Visionary Social Connector* Zen, our AI guru with 25 years in the game, founded these meetups to transform his own social skills and now helps others do the same. From sparking in-person networking to coordinating epic events, Zen’s passion for connection is unstoppable. Help him keep the momentum going! Support Zen: Donate to cover event planning tools, venue bookings, and more. **[Donation Link](https://paypal.me/Zenswalks)** \*\*\*\* **Disclaimer, Liability Waiver & Media Consent** By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following: **Organiser Identity** – The organiser operates under the community name **“ZEN”**, which is used as an alias for privacy and branding purposes. By joining, you understand that “ZEN” refers to the organiser and/or designated hosts of this event. **Assumption of Risk** – You understand and accept that participation in any social, recreational, or group activity involves inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury, illness, property damage, or other unforeseen incidents. You voluntarily choose to attend at your own sole risk. **Personal Responsibility** – You are solely responsible for your own safety, health, wellbeing, and personal belongings at all times. It is your responsibility to exercise good judgment, act responsibly, and take appropriate precautions before, during, and after the event. **No Organiser Liability** – The organiser, hosts, volunteers, and the community known as **ZEN** accept no responsibility and shall not be held liable for any injury, loss, damage, accident, theft, or any other issue that may arise as a result of your participation. **Guests** – If you bring guests, you accept full responsibility for their conduct, safety, and understanding of this disclaimer. **Independent Event** – This event may be held in conjunction with other social or non-singles meetup groups. ZEN is not responsible for the actions, behaviour, or arrangements of any third parties. **Media Consent** – By attending this event, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded. 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Join us for a relaxed Sunday afternoon in Hyde Park filled with good food, great conversations, and new connections! Sunday-14th June, 2026 Picnic: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Meet at Hyde Park Corner Station (outside the main exit) at 12:45 PM. We'll walk together to a lovely spot near the Serpentine and set up our picnic from 1:00 PM. Feel free to bring whatever you can: 🧺 Snacks, drinks, fruit, or homemade treats 🧺 Picnic blankets, sheets, or mats 🧺 Board games, cards, or outdoor games 🧺 Anything you'd like to share Whether you come with a full picnic basket or just yourself, everyone is welcome. The goal is to enjoy the sunshine, meet new people, have great conversations, and spend a lovely afternoon together. Looking forward to seeing you all there and making some ☀️💕

Join us for our Geek Zone charity fundraiser! Tickets and more info: linktr.ee/bardscon With all day Games, RPGs, Exhibitors, Geeky traders, crafts, charity raffle, live shows and more!

We will be marching again this summer at Pride. Come ready to show your Pride and stand-up for every human's right to love, respect, and family! * **Step-off:** 10:30AM * **Route:** High Street from the Capital to Goodale Park Update: We are meeting at Bob Leonhard's house. You can park your car there and we will carpool to the parade. This will eliminate you finding parking in the city and excessive walking. You SHOULD BE AT BOB'S HOUSE BY 8:45 a.m.! We will leave for the parade at 9:15 am sharp! Bob's address: 2858 Thorndale Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207 If you have questions, his number is 614-301-7436

**Join us for an afternoon of community art and craft time!** Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you. 🧵 **What to Bring** Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think: * **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending. * **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling. * **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design. * *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!* **📍 Where to Find Us** * We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop Branch** in **Meeting Room 4**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** The RSVP count for this event is strictly limited to 10 spots. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. Please try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel, allowing folks on the waitlist time to check their schedule. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences. Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future. What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs. At this free local Meetup event we will talk about: * What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic. * Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences? * How to break away from negativity and focus on the future * What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions? Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) 15 for One Class 20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space. Viva Dance Columbus 2809 Festival Lane Dublin OH 43017

Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans. We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans. Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served. This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation. About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/ **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com