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Hello Leader-Readers In collaboration with Book Lovers Club, we are exploring “Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff”. It's time to stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind. Dr. Neff's book offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle, be it parenting, weight loss, or any of the numerous trials of everyday living. Registration for the upcoming session is available at this link: https://nlb.libcal.com/calendar/public/nlbblc-apr. A few things to note: * Registration is through myLibrary ID, do have it ready before proceeding with registration. * If all slots are taken up, you will be able to register into a waiting list via the same channel. * As slots are limited, please be considerate - attend the slot you have signed up for and be punctual!. * There are 24 seats available. Before registering, please ensure your email address is up-to-date on your NLB account (https://www.nlb.gov.sg/mylibrary/Account) as this will be used for programme updates. Cheers, SG Self-Development Book Club

MARY POPPINS CONSCIOUS NANNY TRAINING (FOR HELPERS & CAREGIVERS) ***BUNDLE PRICE:*** ***$320 FOR EACH HELPER FOR BOTH CLASSES*** THIS COURSE IS HELD OVER 2 SESSIONS AND IS DESIGNED FOR YOUR CAREGIVER / HELPER / BABY-SITTER TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF CONNECTING WITH YOUR CHILDREN IN A POSITIVE WAY AND FOLLOW THE STYLE OF EDUCATION YOU APPROVE. IT IS FACILITATED BY A COUNSELLOR SPECIALISING IN FAMILY AND PARENTING GUIDANCE. **Please note that this page only lets us know of your interest in the class.** **To confirm your attendance, please follow the Mother & Child's link [https://www.motherandchild.com.sg/caregivers-support/mary-poppins-training](https://www.motherandchild.com.sg/caregivers-support/mary-poppins-training) to book your spot and pay to confirm your booking.** **PLEASE NOTE THAT SPOTS ARE RESERVED ONLY WHEN FULLY PAID.** *This training will give a full picture to your caregiver/helper/babysitter of the parenting style you want for your children, and she will receive a Conscious Nanny Training Certificate at the end of both courses.* **INCLUDES:** *Two sessions of Mary Poppins Conscious Nanny Training* **COURSE CONTENT** **Session 1: Play & Connect to Develop Self-Esteem and Confidence,** **APRIL 4, 2026, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm:** Play is an important part of any caregivers tools’ box. It is what builds up connection and helps children to discover the world and get agood sense of their bodies and emotional selves. The class is about building connection between helper and child while respecting a child's developmental needs and natural abilities while supporting a child's spirit and natural sense of exploration. * The importance of free play * How to communicate during play so the child will discover her /his strength and build resilience. * How to play in a supportive and constructive way that will help a child to develop strong self-esteem and build confidence. * What is important : communication, safety, different areas of development, games supporting sensory development * How to combine work and play **Session 2: Conscious Discipline, APRIL 11, 2026, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm:** In this module your helper will learn how to stay connected and loving in more challenging situations, but also how to help your children follow necessary instructions, safety measures and guidelines. She will also learn how to communicate to and support your child through difficult emotional times, to pick up on distress and not confuse distress with being "naughty". * The importance of conscious discipline * How to support them when they are scared, angry, sad, etc. * How to make them more cooperative * Managing her own emotions * Hands-on advice on tantrums and positive discipline and support during distress situations * How to communicate with the parents to build trust. **Class Summary** 👉 **What?** Conscious Nanny Class - In-person 2-session class. 👉 **When?** 2 Saturdays, APRIL 4 & 11, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 👉 **Where?** Mother & Child, #03-109/110 Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, SG 247933 👉 **How much?** SGD320 👉 **How to pay?** Please note that this page only lets us know of your interest in the class. To confirm your attendance, please follow the Mother & child link to book and pay for the class **[https://www.motherandchild.com.sg/caregivers-support/mary-poppins-training](https://www.motherandchild.com.sg/caregivers-support/mary-poppins-training).** Please note that spots are reserved only when fully paid. 👉 **What to bring?** A pen and a notebook if you wish - a handout will be provided. I hope your helper can make it, and I’m looking forward to meeting her in March for the Conscious Nanny series! Warmly, Maguelonne Rousseau Conscious Parenting & Counselling

As adults, meeting new people isn’t as easy as it used to be. Between busy schedules and shrinking social circles, it can feel hard to form fresh connections—and while we’re constantly interacting online, it rarely matches the warmth and depth of a real, face-to-face conversation. That’s where our Fast Friending Evening comes in. It’s all about genuine, in-person connections with like-minded ladies and gents in the city city — hosted in a safe, well-organised environment where women’s safety is a clear priority. Just show up, be yourself, and enjoy an evening of effortless conversations and meaningful new connections Please sign up as member at[ chimichanga.sg/kique ](chimichanga.sg/kique)to enjoy special drink prices all day, every day at Chimi's Especial. 🎟 Tickets (cash only; collected at the start at your host Frisca): Ladies – FREE Gents – 20 SGD ✨ What Makes This Event Special? \- FREE entry for ladies \(RSVP required\) \- Guided social experience to help you meet people comfortably \- Fun icebreakers to make conversations even easier \- Fast\-friending rounds so you can connect with multiple attendees \- A reserved space just for our group \-\-\- 🕖 Evening Flow 8:00 PM – Arrival & Welcome Settle into our reserved area, grab a drink, and let Shelly introduce you to a few friendly faces. 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM – Fast Friending \- Meet a new person every 3\-6 minutes\. \- Frisca will guide each switch so you can connect with many lovely attendees in a short amount of time\. After 9:30 PM – Open Mingling Continue conversations with your favourite connections or meet more people at your own pace. **Our venue for the evening -** We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment! \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 20 to 40 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\. \- We are not a dating group\. Our events are not organised to manage your dating life\. Our group is created to help ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. Please do not attend our event if a perfect gender balance is important for your enjoyment of our meet\-up\. \-\-\-\-\-\-\- Why do we have tickets? 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk). **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance -** Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing) How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs) How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI) Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8)

This Easter, step into a weekend of profound spiritual significance unlike any other! Join Master Daniel Gorgonia for the Easter Spiritual Awakening Weekend — two extraordinary days held on 4 & 5 April 2026 (Sat & Sun), where ancient wisdom traditions converge in alignment on the exact days of Easter. On Saturday, 4th April, immerse yourself in the wisdom of Buddhism in Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui’s Inner Teachings of Buddhism Revealed — timed as a powerful preparation for the coming Wesak Festival in early May this year. In this course, you will uncover the Secrets of the Three Jewels, gain deep insight into the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, and discover the root causes of life’s suffering — along with step-by-step techniques to overcome them. You will get to explore higher dimensions of Vipassana and Illumination, and learn to cultivate the Buddha Nature, Higher Buddha, and Adi Buddha Natures within yourself. You will also learn the transformative practice of Spiritual Detachment — allowing you to embody genuine compassion for all, while remaining anchored and unshaken by the emotional and social turbulence of the world around you. These teachings and practices will enrich your preparation leading up to Wesak - positioning yourself to receive and be a channel at the peak of the meditation. On Sunday, 5th April — Easter Sunday itself — experience one of the most powerful alignments possible: learning, healing, and awakening on the very day that celebrates the Resurrection of Christ! Easter Sunday carries an immense outpouring of divine grace, renewal, and transformative light — and on this sacred day, you will go beyond the familiar surface of Christian teachings into their inner mysteries. Discover the Lord’s Prayer as an advanced method of chakra activation, the Secret Purification Rituals of the Essenes, and the hidden teachings behind Baptism by Fire, Water, Air, and the Holy Spirit. Explore the deeper spiritual meaning of the Trinity, the inner significance of Christ washing the feet of the apostles, and the formula for becoming One with your Higher Self through the verse of the Camel and the Eye of the Needle. Also, delve into the relationship between your Spiritual Anatomy and the Inverted Tree of Life’s Twelve Fruits as revealed in Revelations, and understand the true meaning of Transfiguration and the Pentecostal Fire. To walk this path of inner revelation on Easter Sunday itself, is to allow the energy of the Resurrection Day to be experienced more profoundly, and more transformatively. Pre-requisites of the 2 courses is to have completed Foundational (Basic) Pranic Healing Course. [If you have yet completed Basic Pranic Healing, check out [HERE for our class on 28 & 29 Mar 2026](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VhUj8eUTNq3W_WHGxzlNU5ooCHo_JTrP/view), before these 2 classes.] A Weekend not to be Missed! Join us at the registration links below! 1. [Foundational (Basic) Pranic Healing Course](https://pci.jotform.com/form/223623332685456) (Pre-requisite) 2. [Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui’s Inner Teachings of Buddhism Revealed](https://pci.jotform.com/form/260581724189464) 3. [Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui’s Inner Teachings of Christianity Revealed](https://pci.jotform.com/form/260582870433459)

**🌟 cat cafe +dinner buffet Matchmaker 🌟welcome to our first cat cafe speed dating with dinner buffet** **Quality Small Group max 25pax if you are interested we still welcome to join us** **📍 Venue: The smith road A zai Lok Lok** **🎟️ Ticket: $48 entry include 1 hr 30 min buffer Lok Lok + stemboat bbq +30 min cat cafe explore ( food price includes for buffet don’t include drink , causes don’t know everyone favor)include free dessert 🍨ice cream !!** **Causes I want to protect the event quality attend so I hope everyone can make a payment before attend it , by paynow !** **Join us for a fun, relaxed Horoscope + MBTI matchmaking night, where personality, stars, and real conversations come together ✨** **🔔 Important Note** **As the event is held in a bistro for 2 hours, each guest is required to order a minimum of 2 drinks to cover venue costs. Thank you for your support** **🕒 Event Flow (Flexible & Chill)** **You’re free to follow the schedule or simply enjoy casual chats if you prefer.** **🧊 First 30 min – Self Introduction** **Light and easy introductions. No pressure, just be yourself.** **🍹 Next 30 min – Drinking Game** **Fun ice-breaker games to loosen up and connect naturally.** **💬 Next 30 min – Debate Game** **Interesting discussions around: —Life** **-Career** **-Relationships** **Share your thoughts, listen to different perspectives, and spark chemistry 💡** **📸 Final 30 min – Photo Session** **Take photos with:cat cafe 🍵** *************************** **A meaningful and memorable takeaway 🌙To confirm your participation, please WhatsApp** ****************************87964912\*****\*****\*****\*****us at least 1 hour before the event. Causes I hope the person to confirm better can paynow me the entry fee to protect all the attend will coming and pr promise meet up on that day !!Please note that marking yourself as “Interested” on Meetup does not confirm your slot. Kindly contact us early to secure your place. Walk-ins are not allowed.**************************RSVP Deadline: If you're sharing this on social media, you might want to add a "Register by" date so you can give the venue a final headcount for the buffet.**

Come for a quiet block of 2 hours in a beautiful Japanese-inspired café in Tanjong Pagar. **This is a simple, calm space** **to:** * read or work quietly on your own things or dreams * take short breaks and chat if you feel like it * just enjoy the atmosphere and company **Schedule (approx.)** * 10 mins: arrivals + grab a drink (min. 1) * 60–90 mins: thinking, reading, working on your dreams * 10–20 mins: optional chill chat before we wrap and stretch **Intro style (keep it easy):** We’ll keep introductions simple - name + what brought you here today. No need to introduce yourself through work. **House note:** This is not a networking or sales event. Please no pitching, recruiting, or unsolicited DMs. Priority to ladies who have attended a session previously. Please update RSVP if you can't make it so we can reserve the right table size. **What to bring:** Laptop / book / anything you want to work on **Good for:** People who like Japanese cafés, cozy spaces, and quiet company.

Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui’s Inner Teachings of Christianity Revealed Together with Master Daniel Gorgonia [In-Person @CIS] \*\*Early Bird Registration Ends on 30 Mar 2026, 12pm\*\* **Pre-requisite:** Completed Foundational (Basic) Pranic Healing Course [If you have yet completed Basic Pranic Healing, [check out HERE for our class on 28 & 29 Mar 2026](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VhUj8eUTNq3W_WHGxzlNU5ooCHo_JTrP/view), before these 2 classes.] [Registration for Foundational (Basic) Pranic Healing Course](https://pci.jotform.com/form/223623332685456) Duration: 1 Day Date: 5 Apr 2026 (Sun) Time: 9.00am \~ 6.00pm Venue: Downtown Gallery #02-09/10 Early Bird Course Fees till 30 Mar 2026: [New] $498; [Review] $288 Course Fees from 31 Mar 2026: [New] $528; [Review] $308 [Registration Link](https://pci.jotform.com/form/260582870433459) \*MCKS Inner Teachings of Christianity Revealed (Expanded Edition) book can be purchased separately at $60 from CIS. Just as Lord Jesus spoke to the multitudes through parables, He reserved the deeper “keys to the kingdom of heaven” for those closest to Him — the inner teachings of extraordinary power that have, for centuries, remained beyond the reach of most seekers. For the first time, Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui unveils these profound principles and techniques, offering a direct and living transmission of the Love and Wisdom at the very heart of Lord Jesus’ priceless teachings. These are not merely concepts to be studied — they are transformative practices that empower you to experience the reality of Christ Consciousness here and now, while still walking the physical plane. Drawing upon his vast knowledge of world cultures, religions, and mystical traditions, Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui peels back the layers of centuries-old symbols and rituals to reveal their true, living meaning. What has long been practiced in the form alone is now understood in spirit and in depth. These revelations illuminate the truths in Christianity — offering every participant a profoundly renewed, enriched, and deeply personal connection to the teachings of Lord Jesus and to the path of authentic spirituality. In this fascinating workshop, you will be enlightened and empowered with Teachings and the Esoteric Practices that include: * The **Lord's Prayer** as an Advanced Method of Activating the Chakras. * Secret **Purification Rituals by the Essenes.** * The Inner Teachings behind the **Baptism by Fire, Water, Air and the Holy Spirit**. * The **Trinity and the 3 Universal Aspects of God** found in the major religions. * The Inner Meaning of **Lord Jesus washing the feet of the apostles**. * Learn the Formula of **becoming One with your Higher Self through the Verse of the Camel Eye of the Needle** * Understand the relationship between one's **Spiritual Anatomy and the Inverted Tree of Life's Twelve Fruits**, as mentioned in Revelations. * **Transfiguration** and its connection to the verse, "**Let your eyes be one and your body filled with Light."** * The true meaning of the **Pentecostal Fire**...and much more! 👉🏻 [Register with us Today!](https://pci.jotform.com/form/260582870433459)

In April, we are timely compelled to read **The Book of Fate** by Parinoush Saniee. * From Banned Book to International Bestseller * Winner of the 2010 Boccaccio Prize for Best International Book Spanning 50 years of Iranian history, from before the 1979 revolution, through the Islamic Republic and up to the present, *The Book of Fate* is a powerful story of friendship and passion, fear and hope - and a rare insider's view of Iranian society. . . . A teenager in pre-revolutionary Tehran, Massoumeh is an ordinary girl, passionate about learning. On her way to school she meets a local man and falls in love - but when her family discover his letters they accuse her of bringing them into dishonour. She is badly beaten by her brother, and her parents hastily arrange a marriage to a man she's never met. Facing a life without love, and the prospect of no education, Massoumeh is distraught - but a female neighbour urges her to comply: 'We each have a destiny, and you can't fight yours.' The years that follow Massoumeh's wedding prove transformative for Iran. Hamid, Massoumeh's husband, is a political dissident and a threat to the Shah's oppressive regime and when the secret service arrive to arrest him, it is the start of a terrifying period for Massoumeh. Her fate, so long dictated by family loyalty and tradition, is now tied to the changing fortunes of her country... . . . “Written with passion and anger from the inside, it's a compelling account." ―Independent on Sunday “Rarely can a novel have sustained such levels of emotion over so many gut-wrenching pages. It's a memorable and nuanced dissection of a patriarchal society." ―Guardian . . . **📆Event Details** * **Date & Time:** Sunday, April 5th, 3:00 PM * **Venue:** Las Palmas rooftop bar * **Note:** Please support the venue by ordering at least one drink. 📚**Club Guidelines** * The book has been translated into 26 languages and was one of *World Literature Today’s* 75 Notable Translations of 2013. So feel free to read in the language of your choice; however, the discussion will be conducted in English. * The link below is the book discussion questions. [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NKVL1HZbPKNKc5BQE-HUcbiCtPqIkCu3N4csKreh5DU/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NKVL1HZbPKNKc5BQE-HUcbiCtPqIkCu3N4csKreh5DU/edit?usp=sharing) Please take a look at them before joining the event. * Following the discussion, our next book will be chosen by group poll—come prepared to champion your pick. Each month, we explore a different genre. For the May discussion, please bring at least one **non-fiction** recommendation. If your suggestion wins the vote, your book takes center stage! Even if not, you’ll enjoy stepping beyond your usual horizons. **❓FAQ** * 1)"Do I have to finish reading the book to join the event?" **YES.** We’re here to discuss the book! To ensure a rich and meaningful conversation for everyone, all participants are expected to read the book in full before attending. * 2)"Can I just listen and not join the discussion?" **NO.** We gather in person to **share** ideas. Your voice matters! Whether you agree, disagree, or interpret things differently, every perspective helps deepen our understanding of the book. There’s no right or wrong answer, and every opinion is equally cherished. . . . Feel free to send me a message if you have any other questions. See you in April, bookflies🦋!

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Semi in honor of March being International Women's Month Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3454709](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3454709) Location: SOW Plated Menu: [https://www.sowplated.com/menu-brunch/](https://www.sowplated.com/menu-brunch/) Book summary: In 2006 Julia Lerner is living in Moscow, a recent university graduate in computer science, when she's recruited by Russia's largest intelligence agency. By 2018 she's in Silicon Valley as COO of Tangerine, one of America's most famous technology companies. In between her executive management (make offers to promising startups, crush them and copy their features if they refuse); self promotion (check out her latest op-ed in the WSJ, on Work/Life Balance 2.0); and work in gender equality (transfer the most annoying females from her team), she funnels intelligence back to the motherland. But now Russia's asking for more, and Julia's getting nervous. Alice Lu is a first generation Chinese American whose parents are delighted she's working at Tangerine (such a successful company!). Too bad she's slogging away in the lower echelons, recently dumped, and now sharing her expensive two-bedroom apartment with her cousin Cheri, a perennial "founder's girlfriend". One afternoon, while performing a server check, Alice discovers some unusual activity, and now she's burdened with two powerful but distressing suspicions: Tangerine's privacy settings aren't as rigorous as the company claims they are, and the person abusing this loophole might be Julia Lerner herself. The closer Alice gets to Julia, the more Julia questions her own loyalties. Russia may have placed her in the Valley, but she's the one who built her career; isn't she entitled to protect the lifestyle she's earned?

This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

**Our April novel is: *The Hong Kong Widow* by Kristen Loesch** **This month’s novel blends gothic atmosphere with historical fiction and chilling horror, set against the haunting backdrop of China. The book is 368 pages in print and 10 hours and 42 minutes on audiobook.** In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei is a young refugee of the Chinese Communist revolution struggling to put her past in Shanghai behind her. When she receives a shocking invitation—to take part in a competition in one of the city's most notorious haunted houses, pitting six spirit mediums against one another in a series of six séances over six nights, until a single winner emerges—she has every reason to refuse. Except that the hostess, a former Shanghainese silent film star, is none other than the wife of the man who once destroyed Mei’s entire life. It is promised the winner will receive a fortune, but there is only one prize Mei wants: revenge. Decades later, the final night of that competition has become an infamous urban legend: The police were called to the scene of a brutal massacre but found no evidence, dismissing it as a collective hallucination. Mei knows what she saw, but now someone else is convinced they know what she did. She must uncover the truth about the last night she ever spent in that house—even if the ghosts of her past are waiting for her there. . . .

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

**Complex Trauma Support Group** Our group is intended for survivors of complex trauma. If you are here, it’s likely that so much of who you are and what you have experienced in this life is actually invisible to most people––to family, society, coworkers, and the people who are around you. We are a peer-led group of survivors creating opportunities for ourselves and others to share our experiences, share support, and build relationships in kind community together. Survivor experiences might include: child sexual abuse, incest, child trafficking, and other experiences of people living with traumatic dissociation and complex PTSD. **What to expect at your first meeting:** Currently, we are offering a bi-monthly in person group at 2:00pm on the first and third Sunday of the month. The only criterion for joining the group is that you are a survivor of trauma wishing to have more kindness in your own life and share kindness with others, and that you agree to practice to group’s relational agreements available for view here: https://www.kindgroups.com/agreements. Joining the group is free of charge. We ask that new people connect with us for 30 minutes on the phone or on zoom before coming to their first group, so that we can determine together that we are a good fit. Our meetings last approximately 90 minutes. Participants are never required to share. You’re also welcome to choose a pseudonym and you will never be asked for private information. You are welcome to leave at any time. The kindness that survivors can share when among others who have survived similar childhood experiences is something we rarely get to experience. Time spent with others who understand even a little bit more about us is a relief. Our hope is to help ourselves and others experience that we are not alone. We wish for our efforts to be a cause of kindness in our own lives and the lives of each other. You can read more about the groups at www.kindgroups.com.

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!