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Let's get together to play some competitive quads and doubles volleyball. **COST**: FREE **Court Type**: Outdoor grass **Minimum Skill Requirements**: Intermediate (click [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/mobilebasic) for details) Attention: 1. This event is **NOT on a first come-first serve** basis and players with higher skill level and players who can bring a net/ball will get priority over others on the wait list. 2. Since skill levels are **self-reported**, some new attendees may not meet the expected level. For doubles, we encourage you to choose a partner you can enjoy the game with, and since this a competitive event, it is okay if you make a strong team and win all the games. 3. Each person must help set up and take down one net, leaving some nets unset for latecomers. 4. Please answer all questions, so it's helpful for us to organize the event. **Smiley Social documents:** 1. [Group Rules](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HrG35p_0M08leRvCp8XWG3CMkr_GL928XFabl5T6Dvg) 2. [Smiley Social Volleyball Levels](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/edit) 3. [Good doubles partner](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14weEw-P52XKx0P8K2l-ZOFtYU61wmfdkSkopbG5avro/) 4. [Liability Waiver](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2mq-7m99lmvd7gdWYaSUFtvVg4UGnzV6koafAbHmco)

This is the sign you've been waiting for. Come write with us Sunday at 7:30 am at Kaldi's Social House in Arlington. Kaldi's opens at 7. Grab a coffee and join the group! We generally have 10 to 14 writers attend each week, and new folks are welcome to drop in anytime. Intros start at 7:30 am. We will write for one hour. After writing, feel free to debrief, share thoughts or get advice. Our meetups are a safe space for writers to work on their craft. No one will read or critique your writing. Kaldi's Social House website: https://www.kaldissocialhouse.net/ \* Resource \* Many thanks to Justin for putting together a shared file of resource discussed at the meetings. Feel free to add to it! [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13LONNjZvsO5hEXM7NsBnWCgy3GgPgjAbQxE0lPxp7hc/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13LONNjZvsO5hEXM7NsBnWCgy3GgPgjAbQxE0lPxp7hc/edit?usp=sharing)

🎉 1980’s Glow in the Dark Theme Party 🎉 (Brah… the heated pool is OPEN… and yes, you’re getting in 😄) If you’ve ever wanted an excuse to wear neon, crank up 80’s music, and act like you’ve got zero responsibilities… this is your night. We’re turning the Happy Treehouse into a full-blown glow party with neon lights, throwback hits, and a crowd that actually came to have FUN. ✨ The heated pool is open… and let’s be honest… if you show up, you’re probably ending up in it. Just embrace it now. ✨ In-ground trampoline will be down in the pavilion… because why should kids have all the fun? ✨ Three fire pits going all night with everything you need for s’mores (yes, we’re doing this right) ✨ Neon lights, great music, and a vibe that makes it way too easy to relax and connect This is a potluck + BYOB, so bring a dish to share and your drink of choice. We’ve got the water bottles, the setup, and the space… you bring the flavor. Dress code? Go BIG or go home. Leg warmers, wild wigs, off-the-shoulder tops, crimped hair, neon necklaces and bracelets… if it glows or screams 80’s, you’re doing it right. No awkward energy. No standing around wondering what to do. Just music, laughter, and a group of people who are all in. If you’ve been looking for a night that actually feels different… This is it. Your happy hosts, Janine, Amanda and Nina 202-271-0922

Discover the path to stress management, life's tranquility, and self-improvement through Heartfulness Meditation. Embrace relaxation, meditation, and emotional detoxification practices to unlock your best self. Join our free sessions every Sunday at 8 AM and Wednesday at 7 / 7:30 PM at various centers in MD and VA. Experience the profound benefits of these simple yet powerful practices. Commit to a few months of meditation and witness the transformative impact firsthand. We eagerly await your presence at these enlightening sessions.

Open gaming at Panera! New players welcome. We have many games on hand or you can bring your own. We are happy to teach or learn one of yours.

This is our 1st Sunday of the month meetup at Restaurant Rus Uz in Arlington. Russian speakers can gather for Russian and Uzbek food, friendship, and conversation two Sundays every month--the first and third. Please join us and bring your Russian speaking friends. Everyone is welcome, but please keep conversation in Russian only, no English. For many of us, this is our only chance to practice our Russian PLEASE RSVP if you are coming - we have to make a reservation. Please do not RSVP and then not come. However usually there are more people than the number that RSVP. So don't think there will be too few people. спасибо

Higher Grounds – Arlington is part of a growing network of gatherings where we create space for thoughtful, authentic dialogue about what matters most. Whether we’re exploring the nature of happiness, the challenges and possibilities of midlife, spirituality, culture, capitalism, parenting, or the role of art and travel in a meaningful life, every conversation is shaped by the people in the room. There’s no set leader or rigid agenda—just a shared commitment to listen as much as we speak. We start with brief introductions focused on what makes you you (not your LinkedIn bio), then dive straight into whatever is on people’s minds. The direction of each meetup emerges organically, making every event unique. MANDATORY: PLEASE REVIEW OUR COMMUNITY GUIDELINES IN THE GROUP DESCRIPTION. Everyone is expected to engage in respectful conversations and listen deeply as well as share. We have a zero tolerance policy of sexual harassment and hate speech. Come ready to share, reflect, and connect with others in Arlington who are also seeking deeper conversations. Suggested Questions: Life Stages & Transitions * What did you think you'd have figured out by now that you're still completely winging? * When did you realize your parents' advice was for a world that no longer exists? * What are you finally old enough to stop pretending to care about? Suggested Questions: Identity After the Roles * Who are you when nobody needs anything from you? * What dream keeps resurfacing even though the "practical" time has passed? * How do you handle having the freedom you always said you wanted? Suggested Questions: AI & Being Human * What human experiences will AI never truly understand? * If machines handled all your have-to's, what would you actually do? * What becomes more precious as everything becomes automated? Suggested Questions: Belief & Meaning * What certainties have you given up, and what rushed in to fill that space? * How has knowing someone who died changed how you live? * What do you believe now that would shock your younger self? Suggested Questions: The Modern Psyche * What anxiety do you carry that previous generations didn't have? * Which of your survival strategies are you ready to retire? * What uncomfortable truth about happiness did it take you years to accept? Suggested Questions: Work & Purpose * When did you stop believing that your job would complete you? * What would you do for work if money and status weren't factors? * How has your definition of "making it" changed over the years? Suggested Questions: Relationships & Connection * What relationship dynamic do you keep recreating, and why? * When did you realize your parents were just people trying their best? * What kind of loneliness doesn't go away even when you're with others? Suggested Questions: Time & Mortality * What are you running out of time to say or do? * How differently do you spend your time knowing it's finite? * What will you regret not trying, even if you fail? Suggested Questions: Society & Culture * What social convention do you follow even though it makes no sense? * Which generation do you understand least, and what might you be missing? * What aspect of how we live now will seem insane in 20 years? Suggested Questions: Personal Philosophy * What rule for life did you create after learning something the hard way? * When did you stop believing that everyone else had it figured out? * What paradox about life have you learned to live with?

**Notice the new time. We are now 2-5pm.** Bring your own board games! The MoCo Pride Center has a few games as well. Newcomers welcome! You don't need to know anything, we will teach you how to play! We do not serve food. Note that you can bring drinks and food, but plan to leave the place tidy. Some of us may also get food together afterwards. Info about the MoCo Pride Center: [https://www.mocopridefamily.org/pride-center-home](https://www.mocopridefamily.org/pride-center-home) The Center is close to the **Bethesda Metro Station**. It is on the 2nd floor of the **Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center**. Look for the **blue awning** that says Geste Beer at the cross of Old Georgetown Road -- the front entrance is directly to the left of this awning. The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Service Center has an attached garage, which is accessible on Edgemoor. Go past the Center, then turn right at the stop sign across from the Metro stop. The garage is your first right. Payment is mobile using the ParkMobile app.

***For this event, we are opening a limited number of spots (about 15) to non-members who may be interested in getting to know our community while enjoying a relaxed social gathering.*** ***Must purchase your ticket on [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neurodivergent-friendly-spring-rooftop-meetup-tickets-1989847052098) to be added to guest list.*** ***This event is free for Constellations members.*** Join our[ free singles database](https://internal-icicle-6c4.notion.site/337184d944c780458ef2c61404a85be0). Join us for stunning city views, comfortable indoor space, board games, light refreshments, and an opportunity for new connections. This is our annual Spring Rooftop Meetup hosted by Constellations in downtown Washington, D.C. \*\*\*[Constellations ](https://www.harringtonmatchmaking.com/constellations-membership)\*\*\**is a neurodivergent-affirming membership that supports adults in building friendships and romantic relationships. It is designed for those who want thoughtful pacing and guidance — without the timeline or cost of a full-service matchmaking package. Members receive access to a private member portal with coaching support, social events, and community spaces.* Most attendees will be neurodivergent adults with low support needs in their 20s, 30s, 40s, early 50s. Some people attend to make friends and expand their social circle, while many others are single and open to dating and meaningful connection. You can expect: • A welcoming, low-pressure atmosphere • Snacks, appetizers, and light refreshments • Beer and wine available for those who choose to drink • Board games and activity stations to help make conversation easier • Comfortable spaces to sit, talk, and connect Space is limited and advance registration is required. To learn more about[ ](https://www.harringtonmatchmaking.com/constellations-membership)**[Constellations](https://www.harringtonmatchmaking.com/constellations-membership)**, visit our **[website](https://www.harringtonmatchmaking.com/constellations-membership)**. [Contact us ](https://www.harringtonmatchmaking.com/contact) at [Harrington Matchmaking](https://www.harringtonmatchmaking.com) with any questions.

Join us for a relaxed morning walk with waterfront views, fresh air, and great company as we stroll from Rosslyn into Georgetown and back. Meeting Point Rosslyn station Meet outside the metro station entrance at 10:30 AM The Walk Cross the Key Bridge We’ll walk from Rosslyn into Georgetown across the iconic Key Bridge with beautiful daytime views of the Potomac River and DC skyline. Destination: Georgetown Waterfront Park We’ll hang out by the water and optionally grab: * Coffee * Ice cream * Snacks Optional nearby spots: * Farmers Fishers Bakers * Baked & Wired * Fiola Mare After enjoying the waterfront, we’ll walk back across Key Bridge to Rosslyn. Total distance: * Approximately 4–5 miles roundtrip * Mostly flat and beginner friendly

Next up is Open City, the cafe of the National Cathedral. You can enjoy a drink and snack while you sit at the tables, or wander around the cathedral to find a subject. https://www.opencitycathedraldc.com/

Each month we will gather in community for mindfulness meditation and activities. There will be time for collective family practice as well as time for parents and children to break-out into groups and engage with peers. Rooms will be right next door to each other. We request that children under the age of 5 stay with caregivers. Learn more and subscribe to updates and newsletters [here](https://imcw.org/event/?eventId=751).

All: This event is free but you will need to register on Eventbrite, but also RSVP on Meetup. Eventbrite link is below. **We** **will meet outside the Anderson House, the address is: 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW at 11:00 am Washington, DC 20008** and then meet back up at 3:30 pm at AndersonHouse and then we can get food/drinks after. I will post where end up for food/drinks. If you cant make it there right at 11:00, thats fine. Feel free to see the museums at your own pace and view things individually or as a group, and spending as much time at each musuem as you like. I will post where we will be going after for food/drinks. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/museum-walk-weekend-2026-tickets-1987940099351?aff=oddtdtcreator For the **Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium (DKMC)**, Most of the institutions are an easy walk from the **Dupont Circle Metro Station**. Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium Visit five cultural institutions in the Dupont Circle and Kalorama neighborhoods during the annual Walk Weekend! The following museums will be open for free on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 from 11 am-4 pm.\ *Bring your parents, kids, friends, and neighbors!*\* * **[Anderson House](https://www.americanrevolutioninstitute.org/ "https://www.americanrevolutioninstitute.org/")**, The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati and a National Historic Landmark * **[Dupont Underground](https://dupontunderground.org/ "https://dupontunderground.org/")**, Multidisciplinary platform for creative expression housed in an abandoned streetcar station * **[National Museum of American Jewish Military History](https://nmajmh.org/ "https://nmajmh.org/")**, Institution preserving the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the US * **[The Phillips Collection](https://www.phillipscollection.org/ "https://www.phillipscollection.org/")**, America's first museum of modern art * **[The President Woodrow Wilson House](https://www.woodrowwilsonhouse.org/ "https://www.woodrowwilsonhouse.org/")**, Home of the 28th president and a National Trust for Historic Preservation Historic Site [Learn more about the Dupont Kalorama Museums Consortium.](http://dupontkaloramamc.com/%20%22http://dupontkaloramamc.com/%22) \*To see the special exhibition\* Miró and the United States\* at The Phillips Collection, guests must [purchase a ticket.](https://www.phillipscollection.org/visit%20%22https://www.phillipscollection.org/visit%22) Read less

Our picnic will be at Montrose Park (3099 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007). Please, bring your prepared dish, beverages, snacks or dessert; and enjoy your time with other amazing French speakers, speaking French. We will provide Plates, Cups, Eating Utensils, Napkins and an Ice Chest for drinks. All members+family (including children)+Significant others+Pets+friends are welcome! If you haven't decided yet on what you are going to bring, we would like to give you a tip. Otherwise, bring whatever you are comfortable with. This has worked in the past, so please help make it a fun, food & drink filled event by following the instructions below: 1. If your last name is A- H : something like meat, veggies, etc. 2. If your last name is I- O : something to drink (alcoholic or non). 3. If your last name is P- Z : something for the table (side, salad, dessert, etc). Food should be ready-made. ***You MUST bring a plate or a drink to participate.***

**Self-Proclaimed Trivia Master, Paul, has all the questions AND answers**: All YOU have to do is bring the answers. Easy? Let's find out in the next rendition of Trivia Night. Let's warm up with the question that I like to ask to establish your knowledge of current events and IQ. Don't be shy. Shout this one out. What happened in April in America that had not happened since 1972 ? (warm up questions answer is posted at the bottom) Okay, not bad. I heard that. RSVP and form up into teams of up to 4 people when you show up. Compete for prizes so large we had to park them at the airport. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Dead Last (that one's more of a remedial learning aid, but it will be fun. I promise). **On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\. **Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! (ps - empty the glasses into the sink, not the trash ... please) **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. **After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host* **Answer**: *That's right!* / We sent a rocketship with live astronauts to the moon for a quick lap around our only natural satellite. They didn't land. And they never got out of the capsule... for 10 days! Been there. Done that! (It's like they're replaying all the greatest hits from my childhood.)