Discover Your Neighborhood

(en) Artists of Belleville will open their doors! The occasion for us to discover diverse works with the people who made them, in exceptional places that are seldom open. There are tons of things to see but I've picked some ateliers that you'll love and that are close by each other. It will have to be a small group because we'll enter small spaces, so please be sure and sign up only if you're sure you're coming. This is a pay-as-you-will event. I think it's worth at least 20€. This event will last between 2 and 3 hours, depending on whether you'd like to chat with all artists or not. We'll end close by metro station Belleville. (fr) Les artistes du quartier Belleville nous ouvrent leurs portes ! L'occasion de découvrir des œuvres diverses en compagnie des artistes qui les ont créées et dans des lieux exceptionnels et rarement ouverts au public. Il y a énormément de choses à voir mais j'ai sélectionné quelques ateliers que vous allez adorer et qui sont assez proches les uns des autres. Le groupe sera forcément petit parce qu'on entrera dans de petits lieux. Donc, merci de ne vous inscrire que si vous êtes sûr.e de venir. Prix libre. Suggéré : 20€. Liquide ou Wero. On mettra 2 ou 3h, selon que vous ayez envie de parler avec tous les artistes ou pas. Et on finira près du métro Belleville.

👋 Qui veut intégrer un groupe d'amis en cours de constitution pour faire des sorties et activités ensemble sur Paris et la région parisienne ? Voici quelques exemples de sorties proposées dans ce groupe : ❇️ apéro, afterwork, bars, restaurants, brunch, pique-nique ❇️ ciné, concert, théatre, musée ❇️ sports (tennis, initiation au golf, hiit, running, escalade, etc.) ❇️ jeux de société (poker, loup garou...) et en plein air (mollky, pétanque...) ❇️ week-end ❇️ et tout ce que tu pourras proposer. 💥💥 Ouverture, respect et bienveillance sont les valeurs qui animent le groupe 💥💥 Si tout cela te parle, inscris toi à notre groupe "Sorties et rencontres amicales - Paris" pour être informé(e) de toutes les sorties, il vient tout juste d'être créé sur Meetup et nous serons heureux de faire ta connaissance lors d'une prochaine sortie 👋 Ne te fie pas au nombre de participants sur Meetup, nous sommes sur plusieurs sites et Meetup est le dernier sur lequel nous avons ouvert un compte. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* BIEN LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CI-DESSOUS \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **NB : INUTILE DE CLIQUER SUR "Participer" SUR CETTE FICHE.** Inscris toi juste au groupe et clique sur "Participer" uniquement sur les activités / sorties qui ont lieu de façon sure et certaine et qui sont toutes précédées des symboles 💥💥 devant leur titre. **Si dans le titre de la sortie il n'y a pas les symboles 💥💥 c'est que la sortie n'est pas confirmée.** Nos sorties (et celle d'autres utilisateurs) sont également publiées sur l'application gratuite de rencontres amicales Weezem : 👉 Appstore : [https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803](https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803) 👉 Google Play : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp) Tu peux aussi t'inscrire au groupe Whatsapp Weezem ici pour être informé(e) de nos futures sorties 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC) A très vite. Patrice

🎉📚 One Year of The Secret Society of Good Stories - Let’s Celebrate! 📚🎉 Can you believe it? It has been ONE YEAR since we took over the book club! 🥳 That’s one whole year of amazing reads, passionate discussions, unexpected plot twists, and meeting wonderful people along the way. To celebrate this milestone properly, we’re organizing a special outdoor anniversary party. 🌞🍹🎶 Expect: ✨ Delicious food & refreshing drinks ✨ A fun group game (with prices for the best readers 👀) ✨ Good vibes, laughter, and bookish discussions ✨ A chance to celebrate our incredible community together We’ll take care of the snacks, drinks, and activities, we’re simply asking for a small contribution to help cover the costs of the event and support the Meetup subscription for the year ahead, so we can keep this lovely club going strong. 📚❤️ Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just joined recently, come celebrate with us! Bring your smile, your picnic spirit, and maybe your competitive side for the game. 😄 To participate we ask for a contribution of 14€. Once you sign in, we will contact you and send you a link so that you can make the payment.

Cette formule s’adresse aux personnes de tous niveaux qui souhaitent retrouver leur énergie profonde dans une ambiance ludique et conviviale, hors jugement, performance et perfection. **JOUR :** 2 fois par mois **HORAIRE :** 17h00 -18h30 **ADRESSE :** Centre de danse du Marais, 41 rue du Temple, 75004 Paris **SALLE :** 1er étage salle Ravel (demandez à l'accueil) **ÉQUIPEMENT :** une tenue de sport. Tapis yoga fournit sur place. **PRIX :** **20 € unité** **INSCRIPTION** Venez directement 06 81 02 18 20 cie.tristanedelman@gmail.com **Description du cours de l'art des 3 Mouvements** Pratique inventée à partir du yoga, feldenkrais, pilates, qi-quong, arts martiaux asiatiques, brésiliens et européens, ainsi que des danses du monde et de l'improvisation libre. Déroulement : 1. Exercices énergétiques de remise en forme : échauffement progressif qui prend en compte le corps de la personne dans sa totalité. 2. Arts martiaux : expérimentation du rapport à l'autre, aux distances et aux contacts. 3. Danses traditionnelles : découverte des danses du monde (Inde, Afrique, Brésil, Océanie).

**Groupe PEM whatsapp 0683208657** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN) (pour recevoir le programme de la semaine et avoir la localisation du groupe) 3 600 abonné(e)s **Paris et sa l'île de France en 178 parcours (numéro 120 / 178)** **Randonnée : le chemin des Impressionnistes** * **Price / prix : 10 euros** * **(Tarif 18/25 ans de 5 euros sur justificatif)** * Le règlement pourra se faire sur place en espèce Rendez-vous à 13h à la sortie 1 de la gare de Chatou Croissy (RER A). Phone : 0683208657 12 / 13 km (+ - 10 %) **Passage par :** * le parc des impressionnistes * la maison de Berthe Morisot * le chemin des impressionnistes * la chapelle Saint-Léonard * l'ile de la Chaussée * ... * Comme toujours en fin de parcours nous irons prendre un verre * Ce n'est pas une boucle, le retour se fera par la gare de Rueil ou la gare de Nanterre **Le règlement pourra se faire sur place en espèce ainsi qu'en ligne...** **Soit sur Billetweb :** [https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem](https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem**) **Soit sur Wero (1h avant un événement) :** [https://wero-wallet.eu/fr](https://wero-wallet.eu/fr**) **(mon phone 0683208657)** **Abonnements mensuel et annuel** à la date d'achat, qui revient à 25 euros par mois pour l'abonnement annuel et 42 euros par mois pour l'abonnement mensuel : [https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem](https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem) Le transport sera gratuit si vous avez un passe navigo / free transport with a pass navigo **Aujourd'hui Rythme Niveau 5 : entre 4,5 et 4,9 km heure minimum \*\*.** Niveau 1 + de 6,2 km heure (Power Hike / Commando...) Niveau 2 : 5,7 km / 6,1 km heure (Rapide, pratiquement aucun arrêt du début à la fin) Niveau 3 : 5,2 km / 5,6 km heure (Soutenue, pratiquement aucun arrêt du début à la fin) Niveau 4 : 4,8 km / 5,2 km heure (Moyen +) **Niveau 5 : 4,5km / 4,9 km heure (Moyen -)** Niveau 6 : 3,9 km / 4,4 km heure (intermédiaire) Niveau 7 : Autour de 3,5 km heure (cool) Niveau 8 : Sous 3,5 km heure (méga cool) **Le concept :** PEM axe + ses sorties sur les lieux insolites, les découvertes, la nature et le sport sur Paris et l'île de France. PEM n'organise pas de promenades ou de randonnées dans le style des conférenciers, ils sont assez nombreux sur Paris, ils sont très bons dans leur domaine et leurs tarifs, les durées de leurs événements et leurs vitesses de marche ne sont pas les mêmes que nous. Si possible à chaque fin de parcours nous allons prendre un verre. Vous n'aurez pas au cours d'une promenade ou d'une randonnée une conférence sur 'histoire de France" ou sur "l'histoire d'un quartier". Un guide papier avec l'historique du parcours vous sera donné en début de sortie. Le but premier c'est de discuter et d'échanger avec des personnes dans le groupe qui viennent de tous les univers et d'un peu partout dans le monde tout en découvrant une exposition cachée, un bar insolite, une pâtisserie qui sort de l'ordinaire, un trompe l'oeil, des enseignes classées, un musée inhabituel, des graffitis pratiquement illisibles, un marché improbable, une forêt, une ferme... :-) Nous sommes un groupe atypique. Au plaisir de vous voir lors d'un prochain événement :-) Pour recevoir le programme de la semaine vous pouvez aussi nous rejoindre sur le **Groupe PEM Telegram**[masked] : https://t.me/+S4tmmrfjwkYZzjOl Sur le **Groupe PEM Signal** : https://signal.group/#CjQKIJ0hU-el8dg9MS6z7WMSOJ746G68Kkc_tqc7orwMRHPLEhD3HbTMv2mCvbcWvSi808mC Sur le **Groupe PEM Viber** : [https://invite.viber.com/?g=K3Z3oJaCmVEOWcAMXKNPqmGrkPmPIOtP](https://invite.viber.com/?g=K3Z3oJaCmVEOWcAMXKNPqmGrkPmPIOtP) Sur notre **Page PEM Tiktok :** [https://www.tiktok.com/@pemmeetup?_t=ZN-8wnGbPukIRK&_r=1](https://www.tiktok.com/@pemmeetup?_t=ZN-8wnGbPukIRK&_r=1) Sur la **Page** **Instagram PEM** pour voir les photos et les vidéos des événements passés : [https://www.instagram.com/pariseventsmeetup/?hl=fr](https://www.instagram.com/pariseventsmeetup/?hl=fr) Sur la **Page PEM Facebook :** [https://www.facebook.com/share/19BBkme8K4/](https://www.facebook.com/share/19BBkme8K4/) Sur notre média culturel "**Evénements** **Paris Ile de France**" [https://www.facebook.com/groups/623810244672702/?source_id=502794083233420](https://www.facebook.com/groups/623810244672702/?source_id=502794083233420) pour voir nos annonces et celles de d'autres organisateurs / organisatrices 40 000 membres **"La Plateforme PEM 2026"** : [https://linktr.ee/ParisEventsMeetup](https://linktr.ee/ParisEventsMeetup) A bientôt :-)

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The MeltingSpot Team**

⚠️ **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 Paris.** 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.

🌳 🌳 🌳 *Et au milieu coule l’Yerres* Cette rivière, c’est un petit miracle ! Un couloir d’eau et de nature qui serpente à travers la banlieue parisienne. À Quincy, on sort rapidement de la zone commerciale pour rejoindre les rives idylliques de l’Yerres, avec ses moulins, ses cascades, ses libellules. Au fur et à mesure, le parcours s’urbanise mais les rives restent toujours verdoyantes. En chemin, vous croiserez deux résidences d’artistes majeures : la fondation Dubuffet à Périgny (inventeur de l’art brut) et la maison de Caillebotte à Yerres, avec son magnifique parc aux arbres centenaires. Bref, un parcours qui concilie parfaitement nature et culture tout en offrant un ombrage bien appréciable en cas de forte chaleur. **17km pour 110m de D+** **Allure: 4,5 – 5km/h** 🌳 🌳 🌳 🕘 **Départ : RDV 9h20 à gare de Lyon** au milieu de quai du train en direction de Melun (RER D). Si jamais tu ne trouves pas le groupe : le numéro de Julien est le +33631400099 Retour par le RER D de 15h57 à Montgeron-Crosne qui arrive à 16h12 à gare de Lyon. 💡 Si tu as un passe Navigo le transport est gratuit sinon l'aller-retour te coûtera 5,2€ au maximum pour l'achat de deux tickets. 🌳 🌳 🌳 💡 Pour ton confort et ta sécurité n'oublie pas de prendre : - des vêtements adaptés - des chaussures de randonnée - suffisamment d'eau - un pique-nique pour la pause déjeuner - un sac pour emporter ses déchets - un isolant pour s'asseoir par terre - ta bonne humeur :) En t'inscrivant à cet événement tu acceptes [les conditions générales](https://e.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=Nw8y6alK) de Plein air Paris

​ A social photo walk around Parc Monceau — grab your phone and explore one of the most vibrant areas of Paris **while meeting new people.** ​Along the way, you'll get paired with a photo partner, someone to shoot with and get creative with. We'll rotate partners so you get to meet different people as we walk. ​**This edition includes Color Hunt,** our playful photo challenge for the walk. Each person picks a color to focus on. As you move through the streets, look for it in details, textures, objects, or light, and capture it in your own way. ​At the end, we'll grab a drink together at a nearby bar, share your favorite shots, and vote on the best photos. **Best photo wins a secret prize 🤫** ## ​Schedule: 📍 16h00 — Meet at Musée Cernuschi (7 Av. Velasquez, 75008 Paris) 📸 16h10 — Partners assigned, walk begins 🚶 16h10–17h30 — Walk around the park 🍻 17h30 — Drinks at a bar nearby 📷 17h30–18h00 — Share your best shots & vote 🏆 18h00 — Winner announcement & wrap-up ## ​Who are we? ​We're Hold My Club, a community that brings people together through creative and social events. We believe meeting new people should feel natural. So we create the right setting and help you stay connected with people who share your interests.

Groupe WhatsApp de Discussions & Sorties entre 24-38 ans sur Paris 💭🎊🍹🗣💬 Lien : [http://bit.ly/4j9G89Q](http://bit.ly/4j9G89Q)

¡Únete a nosotros para una **cena convivial casera**, alrededor de una mesa acogedora con un aperitivo para compartir! 🍴🥂 Una oportunidad poco común en la restauración para disfrutar de platos de calidad mientras conectas con otros. Este encuentro está pensado para **emprendedores, personas con proyectos y apasionados del negocio, la tecnología y la inteligencia artificial**, de **Francia y de todo el mundo**. Tanto si eres principiante como si ya tienes experiencia, podrás **compartir tus ideas, hacer preguntas, hablar de tus proyectos o recibir consejos**, especialmente sobre negocios, IA y nuevas tecnologías. ¡Reserva tu entrada ahora **[AQUÍ](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/diner-business-ia-networking-rencontre-internationale,48130.html?sl=instagram&_locale=fr)** para asegurar tu lugar en esta experiencia única de networking internacional y convivialidad! Las conversaciones podrán realizarse en **francés, inglés o español**, fomentando el networking internacional y la creación de sinergias. También será la oportunidad de **conocer a otros participantes, crear colaboraciones y disfrutar de una velada agradable e inspiradora** alrededor de una buena comida. Además, aprovecharemos esta ocasión para **celebrar nuestro grupo de Meetup de más de 44,000 miembros**, el más grande en París y **número 1 en Francia**, y compartir este logro con ustedes. **Plazas limitadas a 12 participantes**. [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/diner-business-ia-networking-rencontre-internationale,48130.html?sl=instagram&_locale=fr](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/diner-business-ia-networking-rencontre-internationale,48130.html?sl=instagram&_locale=fr)

¡Hola! 😊 Ven a disfrutar de un momento único de relajación y bienestar con sauna, hammam y jacuzzi. Muy importante tienes que venir aqui y voy a contactarte 🔹 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) **Como se pasa ?** La combinación de calor seco, vapor y baño de burbujas es ideal para recargar energías y relajarse profundamente antes de empezar una nueva semana. Nos reuniremos en un pequeño grupo para compartir un momento de bienestar. La actividad se llevará a cabo en el espacio VIP en la planta superior de la piscina. Lo más divertido es ir juntos en vélib desde el metro Porte de Saint Cloud hasta la piscina, lo organizaremos a través del chat como se indica aquí… 📲 Date un verdadero momento de relajación, sin gastar mucho, gracias a nuestra tarifa especial de solo 15€. **Información práctica:** 🕖 Horario: a partir de las 15h ℹ️ Detalles del evento y preguntas: en los comentarios de la app gratuita Socializus ⚠️ Traje de baño y gorro de piscina homologado obligatorios 📲 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios el día del evento): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE **Cómo participar:** Descarga la app gratuita Socializus para obtener el mapa detallado, el punto de encuentro y los mensajes del grupo: www.socializus.org **Nuestras redes sociales:** 🔹 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/ ](https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE (Activa “Recibir todo” para no perderte nada) 🔹 Grupo de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/ 🔹 Página de Facebook – Fotos, recuerdos y noticias: https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/ 🔹 Socializus: www.socializus.org 🔹 Conviértete en organizador: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm Somos una asociación sin fines de lucro y compartimos un descuento en la tarifa. 💸 ✦✦ Puede haber cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza a través de la app Socializus. Por favor, inscríbete solo si estás seguro/a de asistir, ¡contamos contigo! 😊 📸 / 🎥 Al participar en nuestra actividad, aceptas ser fotografiado/a y/o filmado/a. Las fotos y videos se compartirán en nuestras redes sociales y podrán usarse con fines comerciales. También puedes publicar tus propias fotos con el hashtag #socializus .................................................. ........................ 🕑 Por favor, respeta los horarios. .................................................. ........................ ¡Nos vemos pronto! 🚴 El equipo de Meetup

Hello! 😊 Come enjoy a unique moment of relaxation and wellness with sauna, hammam, and jacuzzi. 🔹 WhatsApp (info & reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) **How it's work ?** The combination of dry heat, steam, and bubbling water is perfect for recharging your energy and relaxing deeply before starting a new week. We’ll meet in a small group to share a moment of well-being. The activity will take place in the VIP area upstairs at the pool. The most fun part is riding together on vélib from the Porte de Saint Cloud metro to the pool—we’ll organize it via chat as mentioned here… 📲 Treat yourself to a true moment of relaxation without breaking the bank, thanks to our special rate of only 15€ instead of 20€ **Practical Information:** 🕖 Time: Starting at 3 PM or come sooner to eat in the venue ℹ️ Event details and questions: In the comments on the free Socializus app or with whatsapp ⚠️ This meeting is in a swimming pool so we need to follow French swimming pool rules (swimsuit and swimming cap) 📲 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) **How to Participate:** Download the free Socializus app to get the detailed map, meeting point, and group messages: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) **Our Social Networks:** 🔹 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/fr-FR/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/fr-FR/internationals-events-paris/) (Activate “Receive All” to stay updated!) 🔹 Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Facebook Page – Photos, memories, and news: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) 🔹 Become an Organizer: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) We are a non-profit association, and we’re sharing a discounted rate. 💸 ✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the Socializus app. Please sign up only if you’re sure you can attend—we’re counting on you! 😊 📸 / 🎥 By participating in our activity, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Photos and videos will be shared on our social networks and may be used for commercial purposes. You can also share your own photos with the hashtag #socializus .................................................. ........................ 🕑 Please respect the schedule. .................................................. ........................ See you soon! 🚴 Paul

In this local meeting, you will discover knowledge that you can use to get over the past. The key to improving your personal motivation, self-confidence, and happiness is to get over your painful memories. When you become free of your past, you will be free from stress, anger, anxiety and depression. Studies show that negative emotions can affect your health. By being free of negative emotions, believe it or not, you will most likely even look younger, feel more energetic, and become healthier! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is brought to you by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

Join us Tuesday (6/2) at 6:30 pm as we hike the Hundred Acre Woods in Westerville. This is a beautiful trail that is filled of hills and roots but a picturesque wooded landscape to hike. Wear your hiking boots if you have them. We will do 2 loops of the 1 mile trail.

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.

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

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**History** [Chestnut Ridge Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/chestnut-ridge/) is historically significant because it sits on a 300-million-year-old outcropping of Blackhand sandstone. Geographically recognized as the very first foothill of the Appalachian Mountains, the ridge rises 1,116 feet above sea level. Long before European settlement, the land served as a sacred site for ancient civilizations. The park contains the Old Maid's Orchard Mound, an eight-foot-tall burial mound constructed by the Adena culture between 1000 B.C. and 100 B.C. This ancient landmark has remained largely intact and is now protected on the National Register of Historic Places. The documented modern history of the land began with an official survey conducted by Ebenezer Buckingham in 1801. Original land deeds of sale from this period notably bear the signatures of United States Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In the 1830s, Irish laborers arrived at the ridge to quarry its rich Blackhand sandstone. The blocks they hewed were used to build the crucial locks for the nearby Ohio and Erie Canal. Remnants of this early sandstone quarrying operation can still be spotted by sharp-eyed hikers along the modern trails. Agricultural transformation defined the ridge throughout the mid-to-late 19th century. Settlers discovered that the high elevation created a natural air flow that prevented late-season frost damage to crops. Extensive fruit orchards were planted across the slopes between 1860 and 1880. One notable orchard was established by John Wagner, a Spanish-American War veteran who chose the ridge specifically for its proximity to the bustling Columbus market. The park's current name pays homage to the massive American chestnut trees that once dominated the ridgeline before a devastating ecological blight wiped them out in the early 20th century. The conservation story of the modern 486-acre park began in March 1962. The Metro Parks board announced land acquisition plans to block developers from building a residential housing development called Chestnut Heights. Director-Secretary Walter A. Tucker advocated heavily for the purchase, citing the ridge's immense value as a scenic overlook for central Ohio. The district systematically purchased multiple agricultural parcels over the next two decades. After operating strictly as undeveloped farmland through the 1970s, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park officially opened to the public on December 18, 1988. In recent decades, the park has evolved from a quiet hiking spot into a premier regional destination for outdoor sports. A major turning point occurred in 2010 when the Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO) partnered with the park district to develop new infrastructure. Volunteers worked extensively to construct a single-track mountain bike trail, which officially opened in October 2011. An expert gravity and flow trail featuring advanced jumps was later integrated into the loop in 2016. Today, the park successfully balances its deep ancient, industrial, and agricultural history with active recreation. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Chestnut Ridge](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CHR_map_1980px_2026.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Ridge, Meadows, and Homesite Trails, and Law's Lane, which is unmarked on some maps. None of these trails is individually very long, so we will hike a few permutations and loops until we get in 4-5 miles. The hike will be moderately strenuous. **Where We'll Meet** Drive to the rearmost picnic area at the back of the park. There's a latrine here, but there's no water fountain here or anywhere else at Chestnut Ridge. I strongly recommend you bring some water of your own, at least for after the hike. Cell service at the park is spotty, although your GPS will get you there just fine. The map pin I've provided here is exactly where we'll be meeting and should be able to be used directly in Google Maps, although Chestnut Ridge isn't big and you're unlikely to get lost here. **After the Hike** Afterward, we'll head over to [BrewDog DogTap](https://drink.brewdog.com/usa/brewdog-dogtap-columbus) for [drinks](https://usa.brewdog.com/pages/brewdog-lineup) and [food](https://usa.brewdog.com/cdn/shop/files/DogTap_Menu_2025_65e1ff8b-97d4-4f26-80f1-68321d482025.pdf?v=17356939232910340498). They also have an outdoor area that's extremely popular. I've had their burgers and their pizza, and I think they're both very good. I also really like their [Cold Beer](https://usa.brewdog.com/products/cold-beer-2024) (that's its actual name), which is their American light lager. BrewDog's actual address is [96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/96+Gender+Rd,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88387c06afa21a85:0x804c611d373d8c54?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and they have a large, free parking lot. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.