Elder Cohousing

PLEASE CONTACT Jason at 905-308-4100 FOR DETAILS.

### **What to Expect** This is a welcoming senior boxing and fitness meetup group designed to support strength, balance, coordination, and overall well-being. Sessions include gentle boxing movements, light cardio, and functional exercises, all adapted to individual comfort levels. No boxing or fitness experience is required, and participants are encouraged to move at their own pace in a supportive environment. ### **Our Group** This meetup group is friendly, inclusive, and focused on connection as much as movement. Many members are new to boxing, and everyone is welcome. Sessions are led by a qualified coach who is also a fellow senior, creating a relatable, understanding, and encouraging atmosphere. ### **What to Bring** * Indoor shoes * Water bottle * Boxing gloves (if you have them — gloves are available to borrow if needed) ### **Arrival & Payment** Please sign in and pay at the front desk upon arrival.

MULLIGANS DUNDAS AND WINSTON CHURCHILL IN WOODCHESTER PLAZA MISSISSAUGA , ONTARIO JOIN US EVERY WED NIGHT FREE TO PLAY TEXAS HOLDEM COME PLAY FOR POINTS AND WIN PRIZE NIGHTLY GAME STARTS AT 7 45 GREAT FOOD GREAT SERVICE

**Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on [our website.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/communion-tilt)** ***Back again with another social for the homies as we spring into the new season. This time, we’re taking over Tilt Arcade Bar in Toronto.*** What you can expect: * A great time with new and old friends alike * Gamecube consoles so you can finally prove to yourself (and your family) that your sibling was clearly cheating growing up and that you’re not actually that bad at Mario Kart afterall!! * Isaac trying to play dance dance revolution (a must see) * Drink tickets for the big winners * Loads of food and drink options This spot is super rad because they have tons of amazing games that you can play as much as you want. They also have good drinks (alc & non alc) and some bar food to keep you locked and loaded (figuratively speaking, of course). The price of your ticket gets you access into the venue. Wilderness Union will also be providing a limited amount of food and drink for attendees. CommUnion is the new name for Wilderness Union's social series. This is a members-only event but you are welcome to bring guests! **Whether you’re new to the community or have been with us since day 1, come join in on a great night out! This one should be a ton of fun!** **Highlights** Unlimited Arcade Games. Good People. Spring Vibes. **Event cost: $10+HST. Register [here.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/communion-tilt)** **About Wilderness Union** Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people. Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad. Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming! ***Learn more at our website [www.wildernessunion.com](https://www.wildernessunion.com/)***

CALLING ALL WINE LOVERS

### The Hip Haus presents: [Professionals Networking Event](https://thehiphaus.com "https://thehiphaus.com")! Hosted at Isabelle's ### \*\*\*\* What is The Hip Haus? \*\*\*\*The Hip Haus is an organization that exists to empower young and experienced professionals alike in the GTA and help the growth of local business. As professionals (especially post pandemic world) it is sometimes difficult to network with other like minded individuals, get good career advice or simply make connections with others you may be able to help or get help from. The Hip Haus is committed to providing social gatherings in an atmosphere where such networking can take place. \*\*\*\* Who Should Attend? \*\*\*\*The Hip Haus events are ***19+***. The focus however is the growth and development of professionals in the GTA. It doesn’t matter if you are a business owner, have a job, are looking for a job, recently graduated university/college, still in university/college, looking for others to launch a new idea or just want to meet other professionals, our events are for you. Remember that Industry is Industry. One is not better than the other to The Hip Haus. We are expecting a diverse range of industry professionals. Our events in clude professionals from Tech & AI to Entrepreneurs, Musicians, Artists, Bankers, I.T Professionals, Accountants, Investors, Advertising/Marketing Professionals, Bloggers, Authors, Lawyers, Doctors, Dentists (This List Can Clearly Go On). ALL ARE WELCOME! \*\*\*\* What to Expect at Our Events? \*\*\*\*Bring Business cards or have your LinkedIn QR code at the ready. Networking! That is the key to these events. Sure it can be a great place to hang out and have a beer with a few friends but it is important to come with an open mind to meet new people and make new connections. Build your network of friends/colleagues/advisors to help yourself as well as them. The Hip Haus wants the professionals of the GTA to come together to help foster personal and professional development. \*\*\*\* Dress Code! \*\*\*\*This is a tricky one. There is NO strict dress code but remember this; you are meeting professionals in an informal manner and we all know first impressions last forever. Come dressed in a way that would allow you to be comfortable and professional according to your industry. Consider This…would a professional musician/artist necessarily dress the same as an investment banker at work? Be who you are or who you want to be. #YoungProfessionalsNetworking #ProfessionalsNetworking #EntrepreneurNetworking #FounderEvents #FounderNetworking #AINetworkingToronto #TechNetworkingEvents #YoungProfessionalsAI #EntrepreneursAI #AIandTechToronto #NetworkingEventsGTA #IssabellsToronto **\*\* Let's Get Social!\*\*** WEB: [www.thehiphaus.com](http://www.thehiphaus.com/ "http://www.thehiphaus.com/") [INSTAGRAM](m/thehiphaus/ "m/thehiphaus/") \| [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/thehiphaus "https://www.facebook.com/thehiphaus") \| [TWITTER](https://twitter.com/thehiphaus "https://twitter.com/thehiphaus")

\*\***Please note this is NOT a language learning event**: it is intended for those with a **good command of German**. If you are learning German, please check out our calendar for the German Conversations event the fourth Wednesday of the month (e.g. October 23 this month) which is designed for you!\*\* Let's shake things up ever so slightly by trying out some other quality places in the immediate area. Thanks to a group member for the suggestion to try the Duke of York just a bit further east on Prince Arthur between Bedford and Avenue Road. They have indoor and outdoor spaces, good food and lots of beers. In business for decades, it is a great Toronto neighbourhood institution. \-\-\-\- **Thank you to our sponsor – Wir danken unserem Sponsor** Our group could not exist without our sponsor, Steffen Hugo. Professional Real Estate Services for Houses, Condos, Investments, Rentals. More info [here](https://www.steffenhugo.com/). Ohne unseren Sponsor, Steffen Hugo, ginge diese Meetupgruppe nicht. Profesionelle Immobiliendienstleistungen für Häuser, Wohnungen,Investitionsobjekte, Vermietungen. Weitere Infos [hier](https://www.steffenhugo.com/uber-mich/). \-\-\-\- Website/Webseite: https://dukepubs.ca/duke-of-york/ Address/Adresse: 39 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1B2 Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/DunJjLY8ehZ3A84JA TTC: Subway Lines 1 or 2 to St. George. Take the Bedford exit, then 100m to the pub. / U-Bahnlinien 1 oder 2 bis St. George. Ausgang Bedford, dann 100m zu Fuss. Green P Parking: [Carpark 58](https://parking.greenp.com/carpark/58_9-bedford-road-hotel-intercontinental/) around the corner off Bedford north of Bloor St W / um die Ecke in der Bedford St nördlich der Bloor Street. Bike Share Toronto station: Taddle Creek Park, Lowther and Bedford / im Taddle Creek Park, Lowther Ecke Bedford. Please RVSP, because this helps us with planning. Bitte meldet Ihr Euch an, weil es uns bei der Planung hilft. **COVID-19 Health Policy – COVID-19 Gesundheitsregeln** We want to protect your health, the health of your fellow members, and the health of the staff members where we meet. We encourage all attendees to be fully vaccinated, and encourage the wearing of masks when not seated or standing at one of our tables. Wir wollen Ihre Gesundheit, die der anderen Mitglieder der Gruppe und der Mitarbeiter, wo wir uns treffen, schützen. Wir empfehlen, daß Ihr vollständig geimpft seid. Wir empfehlen eine Maske zu tragen wenn Ihr nicht an einem Tisch sitzt oder steht. I look forward to seeing everyone! Ich freue mich auf Euren Besuch! Yours / Grüße, Robert Quickert Organizer – Greater Toronto German Club

Hi everybody: We currently have 30 people attending. Come on out to socialize, play, board games, cards, and have a great meal. Don’t be shy to arrive by yourself. There will be icebreakers to get everybody chatting and interacting. The place is called the Goose and Firkin pub.  There is plenty of parking, and easy to get to by TTC transit, and wheelchair accessible. Meet-up Fee $5.00 Your Organizer; Tammy

**Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on [our website.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/wilder-loop-26)** **Welcome to the original Wilder Series adventure- a very challenging hike through a wild, secret location.** The Wilder Loop is 20 km of remote, rugged terrain through one of Ontario’s most untouched landscapes. Right from the start, the trail throws you into the wild: the first 5 km have everything we love about backcountry hiking; twisting forest paths, sweeping granite ridges, narrow boardwalks, and multiple beaver dams to scramble across. No two kilometers are the same, and every twist in the trail feels like a secret waiting to be found. Once we hit the loop section, things get much quieter. This part of the park sees very few visitors as human footprints give way to moose tracks, and the rustling in the brush might just be one of the many beavers that call this area home. Though the total elevation gain is relatively modest (about 260 m over the whole route), the trail’s difficulty comes from its remoteness, terrain, and ever-changing conditions. That said, for those willing to take it on, the reward is huge: sweeping views, total solitude, an unfiltered experience of Ontario’s boreal beauty... and a well-earned sense of pride by the time we make it back to the trailhead. ***Secret Location*** This is one of Wilderness Union's 'secret' hikes. As a group, we visit some truly special spots that are undiscovered by the wider world. We like to keep them pristine and only share them among our members- we ask that you do the same! We reveal the location to registered members in the days before the trip. **Highlights** **Untouched Wilderness-** Step into a landscape that feels frozen in time; wild, windswept, and wonderfully remote. Just you, the forest, and the sound of your boots on the trail. **Wildlife Spotting -** Bears, moose, beavers and loons are just some of the creatures that call this area home. You'll have a chance to spot some from a safe distance for a magical encounter. **Beaver Dam Crossings -** The area we're visiting is shaped by beavers. Tiptoe across nature’s original bridges- muddy, meticulously built, and surprisingly sturdy. **Event cost: $60+HST - optional transport available.** **Register [here.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/wilder-loop-26)** **About Wilderness Union** Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people. Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad. Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming! ***Learn more at our website [www.wildernessunion.com](https://www.wildernessunion.com/)***

**Founders Dinner in Toronto – Thursday, April 16th** Connect with Founders Who Get It Join us for real conversations and real growth. This evening is designed to bring together a curated group of founders to share real stories, connect meaningfully, and discuss what’s happening in our businesses and industries right now. We'll kick things off with a seated dinner and flow into an open discussion around growth, challenges, and opportunity. ***Who It's For*** ​✅ Company founders, exited founders, VCs and similar ​✅ Actively building or scaling something ambitious ​✅ Down to skip the small talk and have real conversations ​ We're curating a diverse room across industries, stages, and experiences — apply and tell us why you should be in the room. To apply to join us, sign up here - https://www.graemebarlow.com/foundersdinners

**💗 Speed Dating on Zoom – Personality Matched for Swindon Locals** The point of this online speed dating event is not just the content. It is the room, the host, and the feeling that people are joining something they can return to. Meet Swindon singles from home. We sort the matching, you just turn up. Each round is a brief one-on-one Zoom chat with a Swindon local paired by age and personality. A host keeps the pace comfortable. **Register under your age group:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=424.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Swindon&groupurlname=soulful-gay-men-seeking-real-love&ar=18-32&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=424.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Swindon&groupurlname=soulful-gay-men-seeking-real-love&ar=30-46&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=424.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Swindon&groupurlname=soulful-gay-men-seeking-real-love&ar=40-58&face_v=15.0) **⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places. --- 🎯 **Great fit for:** - Swindon locals after personality-matched dates - 🎯 Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience - 💡 Singles in Swindon who want to meet people from home 📍 **Event snapshot** - **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and well-structured - **Location:** Online from home – no need to go anywhere - **Host:** Friendly host guiding every round **How the event unfolds** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Fill in the matching quiz** – Helps us find your ideal matches for the evening. 3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest. 4. **Chat** – Quick timed rounds with Swindon singles paired to you. 💡 **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions — it keeps the conversation moving. --- ✨ Meet Swindon singles from home. Sign up and we'll take care of the rest. 🫶 ✨ Short-form version for faster scanning. Everything important, without the extra padding. 🤝 **Community angle** - The atmosphere is guided, social, and easy to join - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming - The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly That community angle is deliberate: better conversations, more familiar faces, and stronger momentum over time.

Join the Toronto Founders Hub every other Saturday at 3:30pm for our regular meetup at 5 Elements Espresso Bar. Sit down with other entrepreneurs to network and discuss business ideas or strategies. \- Broaden your network \- Get critical feedback \- Socialize in low pressure setting I look forward to seeing you!

Hi everybody: We currently have 30 members attending from various groups. Come on out to the Goose A Firkin Pub. To start the evening, we are all ordering some dinner. Followed by some icebreakers, board games, and cards. If you’re coming by yourself, don’t be shy introductions will be made. This venue has lots of parking on site and it’s easy to get to by TTC. There is a $5.00 cover charge. Your organizer, Tammy 

**💕 Bristol Zoom Speed Dating – Personality & Age Matched** The point of this online speed dating event is not just the content. It is the room, the host, and the feeling that people are joining something they can return to. Genuine conversations with real locals — all from your living room. Join from home, get paired with Bristol singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host manages everything so you can just relax and enjoy. **Pick your age group and sign up:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=424.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Bristol&groupurlname=soulful-gay-men-seeking-real-love&ar=18-32&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=424.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Bristol&groupurlname=soulful-gay-men-seeking-real-love&ar=30-46&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=424.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Bristol&groupurlname=soulful-gay-men-seeking-real-love&ar=40-58&face_v=15.0) **⚠️ Heads up — RSVPing here isn't enough.** Register through your age group link below and complete the quiz. Capacity is limited. --- 🎯 **Especially useful for:** - ⚡ First-timers new to speed dating - People re-entering the dating scene after a break - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings 📌 **What to know** - 🔥 **Format:** Live on Zoom – guided rounds from your home - ✨ **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you - **Host:** Experienced host steering the session 🛠 **What the flow looks like** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Bristol singles. 3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Bristol singles. 💡 **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions — it keeps the conversation moving. ⭐ *"Ideal for introverts. Felt at ease the entire time."* – Bristol attendee **Frequently Asked Questions** **Is my info private?** Absolutely. Contact details are only exchanged on mutual match. **What's the personality quiz for?** --- ✨ Real people, real conversations — all from your home. 💗 ✨ Short-form version for faster scanning. Built for clarity over length. 🤝 **Community angle** - Repeat attendees help create familiarity and momentum - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming - The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly The long-term goal is a room people want to come back to, not a one-off event people forget about.

Join us for conversations that go beyond small talk, diving into topics like the shifting nature of spirituality, the challenges and joys of midlife transitions, the impact of culture and capitalism, and the search for meaning in art, travel, and daily life. Our gatherings are about genuine, thought-provoking dialogue, with no set leader or strict agenda—just an open space to share ideas, perspectives, and experiences that matter to us. The direction of the discussion is shaped by everyone who shows up, making each event unique and enriching. Come ready to share, reflect, and connect with others who are also seeking deeper conversations. Let the conversation flow from topic to topic. Optional questions are listed below.
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Optional Questions: Life Stages & Transitions
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1. What did you think you'd have figured out by now that you're still completely winging?
2. When did you realize your parents' advice was for a world that no longer exists?
3. What are you finally old enough to stop pretending to care about?
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Optional Questions: Identity After the Roles
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4. Who are you when nobody needs anything from you?
5. What dream keeps resurfacing even though the "practical" time has passed?
6. How do you handle having the freedom you always said you wanted?
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Optional Questions: AI & Being Human
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7. What human experiences will AI never truly understand?
8. If machines handled all your have-to's, what would you actually do?
9. What becomes more precious as everything becomes automated?
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Optional Questions: Belief & Meaning
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10. What certainties have you given up, and what rushed in to fill that space?
11. How has knowing someone who died changed how you live?
12. What do you believe now that would shock your younger self?
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Optional Questions: The Modern Psyche
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13. What anxiety do you carry that previous generations didn't have?
14. Which of your survival strategies are you ready to retire?
15. What uncomfortable truth about happiness did it take you years to accept?
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Optional Questions: Work & Purpose
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16. When did you stop believing that your job would complete you?
17. What would you do for work if money and status weren't factors?
18. How has your definition of "making it" changed over the years?
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Optional Questions: Relationships & Connection
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19. What relationship dynamic do you keep recreating, and why?
20. When did you realize your parents were just people trying their best?
21. What kind of loneliness doesn't go away even when you're with others?
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Optional Questions: Time & Mortality
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22. What are you running out of time to say or do?
23. How differently do you spend your time knowing it's finite?
24. What will you regret not trying, even if you fail?
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Optional Questions: Society & Culture
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25. What social convention do you follow even though it makes no sense?
26. Which generation do you understand least, and what might you be missing?
27. What aspect of how we live now will seem insane in 20 years?
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Optional Questions: Personal Philosophy
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28. What rule for life did you create after learning something the hard way?
29. When did you stop believing that everyone else had it figured out
30. What paradox about life have you learned to live with?

Learn about life in Cohousing at Eastern Village on our TOUR DAY Sunday April 19 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We'll provide an introduction to Eastern Village, a green co-housing community in the Downtown Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District. Members will discuss life in our community and do a Q&A. You will then tour our community’s extensive common facilities, including award-winning eco-features and several of our condo units. Please join the tour promptly by 10:45 AM for a 11:00 AM start. Light refreshments will be served PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS TOUR AT THE WASHINGTON DC AREA COHOUSING MEETUP. [https://www.meetup.com/washington-dc-area-cohousing/events/313688333/](https://www.meetup.com/washington-dc-area-cohousing/events/313688333/) If you are interested in living at Eastern Village, Montgomery County’s only cohousing community, we strongly encourage you to observe at least one of our monthly community meetings and attend one or more of our social activities. That way you will be able to see if cohousing and Eastern Village, in particular, is right for you. Eastern Village is just 4 blocks from the Silver Spring Metro station on the Red Line. Parking is available behind the building in the Montgomery County Kennett Street Garage (no payment needed on Sunday) or on the street. Eastern Village Cohousing 7981 Eastern Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910

**💻 Reimagine Your Second Half of Life – AI Vision Board Immersive Experience (Ashburn)** ✨ **Early Access Rate: $35 (5-Hour Immersive Experience — Lunch, Coffee & Snacks Included)** 🗓 Saturday\, April 25 \| 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 👥 Limited to 10 participants **“This was such an awesome event! … Once you see that you can’t unsee it. It’s in the making and you will start to discover ways to make that dream materialize.” – Tracy J.** (Comment from January 2026 AI Vision Board session) *** **☀️ Not Just a Vision Board — A Mirror** Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s your comeback story. This immersive is built around the **R.I.C.H. Quadrant™**: • Relationships — who you let in • Ideal Life — what you actually want • Career/Finance — how you show up • Health — the energy that fuels it all If you’d like a deeper look at the framework, you can preview it here: 🔗 [https://midlifereinvention.co/blog/f/the-rich-quadrant%E2%84%A2-living-with-clarity-in-every-part-of-life](https://midlifereinvention.co/blog/f/the-rich-quadrant%E2%84%A2-living-with-clarity-in-every-part-of-life) **In under 5 minutes, you’ll uncover your values.** And when your vision board is aligned with that truth? It stops being decorative — and starts becoming directional. People often have multiple “aha” moments during this session. Not because it’s dramatic — but because something quietly clicks. *** **🕐 What the Day Feels Like** This isn’t a lecture. It’s structured, but human. It’s focused, but energizing. **Morning —** Identify your core values + 2 priority quadrants. **Midday —** Lunch + intentional networking. **Afternoon —** Complete the remaining 2 quadrants + short coffee reset. *** **💻 Laptop Required — Please Ensure ChatGPT Is Logged In Before Arrival 💻** This workshop moves quickly and works best on a laptop. • **Laptop required** (phones will not work well for this experience. **iPads** may be used, but the experience is significantly smoother on a laptop.) • **ChatGPT account created and fully logged in before arrival** (please bring your login credentials with you; free version is fine) To protect everyone’s experience and keep the session on schedule, ***we cannot pause for account setup***. Please arrive fully prepared. If you need help setting up ChatGPT in advance, message me after RSVP. *** **🧠 What You’ll Walk Away With** • Clarity on which area of life needs alignment • A personalized AI-powered vision board • Defined 3, 6, and 12-month direction • Better prompts to use AI intentionally • Real conversations with people who are building, not drifting *** **🥗 What’s Included** • Full 5-hour guided immersive • Pizza + salad lunch • Coffee + curated snacks • All prompts and digital templates • Small-group collaboration *** **👥 Who This Is For** • Divorced/Separated professionals rebuilding intentionally • Entrepreneurs mapping their next chapter • Adults in a season of reset • People who prefer clarity over vague motivation This is thoughtful work — done in community. *** 📍 Ashburn area (exact address shared after RSVP) 💵 $35 Early Access Rate 👩‍💻 Bring laptop + ChatGPT ready 🔔 These are early-access rates as we expand the format. Future sessions will be priced higher. Space is intentionally limited to 10 to keep this interactive and meaningful. Come design what’s next — with structure, clarity, and a little help from AI. 🌐 [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co)

Run starts promptly at 9:45 am and follows a 1.5 mile loop around the lake. Do however many loops you like! Run at your own pace. After the run, we'll meet at the Brew House for a beer or coffee and BREAKFAST pretzels! Those cannot be anything but delicious. See you there.

Title: Talk/listen about life-changing loss and grief, and care-giving challenges We have created “LET'S TALK - Leesburg” and you are invited to attend. Folks meet to give and receive support dealing with caregiving or life-changing events. This activity is for any one that is experiencing powerful life changes such as loss of independence, caregiving challenges, any loss that has been a life-changing blow to them or has significantly changed their life, including the loss of a precious person. Participants who attend the “LET'S TALK” group say that the group is a place to: Feel safe, to talk or to listen, gain understanding of experiences, and foster confidence! Realize that: “I Can do …” , “Get my equilibrium back.” “LET”S TALK” invites participants to come together...so that they might share the feelings, thoughts, questions, challenges and concerns. This activity is facilitated by a professional counselor.

Start at the old train depot. After the run, we'll meet at Mile 20 for a drink! Run starts at 6:45 pm we will head toward Sterling tonight. Run at your own pace out and back. 2 mile runners turn around at Crestview Drive. 3 mile runners turn around at Tamarack Court. 3.5 & 4 - No cross streets in this stretch. You're on your own. :-) 5 mile runners - turn around at Sterling Blvd.

**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.** In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good conversation and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy. Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds. **At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events.** Topics range from the political, to the "slice of life", to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also **suggest a topic** by emailing us at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com. Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can [give here](https://pushpay.com/g/restorationrestonumc?fnd=pO6G-N7oO7FH7Mp1u-x6mA&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl) or at the event. We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures. **Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.** BreadBreakers, an initiative by [Restoration United Methodist Church](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers) in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community. All faiths and all stripes are welcomed. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.