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Lara - Portarlington - 50 km (social, intermediate, trail and road)
Forecast is for a nice day, not too hot, not too cold.
Please note that this ride involves a ferry trip.
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Meet at Lara Station by 9.30 am - take the 8.30 am Waurn Ponds Train to Lara Station (arriving 9.18 am) where I will meet you. If you catch the 8.50, please continue through the North Geelong and meet us at Paddock Bakery.
We follow the Hovell Creek towards Geelong then travel via the industrial heartland to Paddock Bakery at Federal Mills for coffee (14 km mark). This is also a convenient stop if you wish to BYO lunch.
After coffee, we pedal along the scenic Geelong beach front to the city, veer off up Yarra Street to South Geelong station where we pick up the Bellarine Rail Trail.
Lunch will be in Drysdale (Cafe Zoo is an option) at the 40 km mark. BYO lunch is an option.
After lunch, we ride about 15 km along the Portarlington Road (80 km/h road with verge) to Point Richards and then back along the beach to Portarlington for late coffee and ice cream.
Return to Docklands is via Port Philip Ferry from Portarlington Pier (5pm departure, 6.10pm arrival Docklands).
Route: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53889780](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53889780)
**Important Note:** please purchase a ferry ticket for YOU AND YOUR BIKE PRIOR to registering for this ride. The ferry has a limit of 20 bikes and we will be travelling back with other weekenders. Link is here: [Port Philip Ferries tickets](https://www.portphillipferries.com.au/)
RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
The form should be available within a day or two of the ride announcement. The link to the form will be seen in the event messages when you RSVP. Please complete it when available.
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
* Cheerful disposition
* Bicycle or V/Line compliant E-bike
* Functioning headlight & tail light
* Spare tube and a puncture kit
* MYKI card
* CONFIRMED PORT PHILIP FERRIES BOOKING
* basic tools
* rain gear
* medication
* food/snacks, etc
* WATER
It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances.
Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' at least one day before the ride day.
This ride is for financial MBTC club members, or those who have not yet done three single day rides with us. To join our club check out [https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership](https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership)
The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found [here](https://www.mbtc.org.au/refund-cancellation-policy/)
When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.
Kudos 2 Friends - Expand Your Social Circle Short Walk + Coffee Bite?
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We will meet at the starting point, take a short stroll to a cute cafe by the Yarra River. We will grab a bite/ coffee and hang there. We will head back to the starting point after. Dress for comfort. If this is your first event, come along & simply say, "Hi, it's my first time joining the group event." or ask the organiser to introduce you. You can take it slow and start from there.
If you're regular, take the opportunity to get to know others you've met before. Feel free to continue the conversation over coffee/ lunch after the walk.
**\-\-\- Running Late \-\-\-**
If you are running late, please message at least 30 mins in advance. We will wait up to 15 mins before heading off. We won't be able to keep track of messages once we start.
**\-\-\- RSVP / Change of Plan \-\-\-**
Change of plan or decide not to attend is absolutely okay. Please do update your RSVP to "NO", so others can have the opportunity to attend.
**\-\-\- Intro \-\-\-**
Kudos to Friends….Expand Your Social Circle Meetup group is a community of individuals who prefer to take it slow to get to know each other overtime in Melbourne. Join us on a fun journey as we explore cafes, restaurants and bars, including drinks, meals, outings, chilling, cultural exchange, etc. Above all, we’d like to celebrate the importance of friendships. So if you are looking to expand your social circle and explore new adventures and venues in Melbourne, come join us!
**\-\-\- WhatsApp Group \-\-\-**
We use WhatsApp for more fluid communication, including ideas, interest groups, questions etc. Please let the organizer know if you would like to be added to the WhatsApp Group at the event. We will send an invite to attendees to the group. (give us some time)
**\-\-\- Rules \-\-\-**
Admin will only add members to the group with a clear profile picture.
(No hidden behind sunglasses, masks, drawings)
**You might be removed from the group in the case of…**
* no show
* without a clear profile picture
* anti-social behaviour (i.e. acts rude / disrespectful regularly)
* take advantage of individuals for personal gain(s)
**\-\-\- Privacy \-\-\-**
Do not disclose your contact number in this post comment. We will delete your comment/info as soon as we see it to protect your privacy.
Mt Baw Baw Plateau/Walhalla camping weekend
Join us on a weekend of hiking and camping in Gippsland.
We will be camping on the Friday and Saturday night at **Seninis Campground, Moondarra State Forest.** This campground sits on a beautiful bend in the Tyers River, where you can float along in an inner tube. It has a toilet but no showers. Fires are allowed except during total fire bans.
**Directions to the campground:**
From Melbourne, take the Monash Freeway (M1) east toward Gippsland. Exit toward Moe/Trafalgar and follow Moe–Erica Road (C105) through Moe, past Trafalgar, and on toward Rawson. Moe-Erica Road becomes Moe-Rawson Road as you come to the turnoff for Seninis Track. Turn left onto [Seninis Track Entry](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senisis+Track+Entry/@-38.0204915,146.3145684,14z/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x6b2903b459c70b27:0xbf3c9a2903f4f5e0!2sSeninis+Track,+Moondarra+VIC+3825!3b1!8m2!3d-38.0208972!4d146.3192905!16s%2Fg%2F1tcvpfdd!3m5!1s0x6b2903005f4b4223:0x50d92ef4b999a926!8m2!3d-38.0258359!4d146.3518227!16s%2Fg%2F11yddlptt0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) (as pinned) and follow the unsealed road 1.5km to the campground by the Tyers River. If in a 2WD, drive at walking pace.
**Note:** The pin marks only the start of Seninis Track. Google Maps can be confusing if you search for the campground directly, so it’s best to navigate to the pinned location and then follow the track to the campsite.
**Saturday**
**Start time:** 9am
**Meeting place:** [Mount St Gwinear Car Park](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mt+St+Gwinear+Carpark/@-37.8410324,146.3322918,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b28fb91a0b7e4df:0x5208771534a220eb!8m2!3d-37.8410324!4d146.3322918!16s%2Fg%2F11qr97c3zy?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
**Leaders:** Aliona and Dale
**Hike:** Mount St Gwinear to Mount Baw Baw return. Length: 17km, Elevation: 600m, challenging.
A great alpine hike covered in wildflowers and snow gums, ascending Mount Saint Gwinear, Mount Saint Phillack, and Mount Baw Baw.
**Sunday**
**Start time**: 9am
**Meeting place:** [Thompsons Bridge – Walhalla](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Walhalla+Goldfields/@-37.9587615,146.4203606,330m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x6b28e31d9efd63cd:0xb2a6303b1df7a0b!2sWalhalla+Goldfields+Railway:+Thomson+River!8m2!3d-37.9600363!4d146.4193901!16s%2Fg%2F11q2h2pjgp!3m5!1s0x6b28e30c37f93467:0xe5bad9fcf73d0816!8m2!3d-37.9589036!4d146.4198174!16s%2Fm%2F025wvf1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
**Leader:** Garry
**Hike:** Thompson station to Walhalla return. Length: 16km, Elevation: 100m, moderate. hike starting at Thomson Station, passing Poverty Point arrives at Walhalla via the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT). We will explore the township before returning to the starting point.
[https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/walhalla-to-thomson-station-via-poverty-point-bridge](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/walhalla-to-thomson-station-via-poverty-point-bridge)
**Optional activities in Walhalla include the following:**
* A return trip to Thomson Station on the Walhalla Goldfields Railway
[https://www.walhallarail.com.au/](https://www.walhallarail.com.au/)
* Walhalla Gold Mine tour
[https://www.walhallagold.com.au/mine-tour/](https://www.walhallagold.com.au/mine-tour/)
**Note:** These and other additional activities need to be arranged by yourself, and you will need to find your own way back to the starting point.
**Fitness Level**:
The hikes are graded as *moderate* and *challenging*. You need to be in very good physical condition and have experience hiking off-trail.
**What to bring:**
* all camping equipment, water and food (**you must be self-sufficient)**
* proper hiking shoes/boots and protective clothing for all elements. This is an alpine area, therefore come prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions, including snow.
**Please do not RSVP to any Eastern Hiking & Adventure event unless you are fully committed to attending.** It is **your** responsibility to check the date, distance, and difficulty of the walk before RSVPing. Members who frequently withdraw at the last minute, fail to show up, arrive without being on the "going" list, or behave disrespectfully towards leaders or fellow members will be asked to leave the walk and may be removed from the group. All leaders are unpaid volunteers who invest a great deal of their own time to plan and research each walk. Their efforts deserve respect and consideration. Organisers do their best to minimise waitlists where possible, and priority will be given to reliable members who attend regularly and contribute positively to the group experience.
**DISCLAIMER**
**Our events may involve challenging and potentially hazardous conditions.** Eastern Hiking & Adventure organisers accept no liability for any loss, injury, or accident that may occur. **You are solely responsible for your own safety.** Participants are expected to take appropriate precautions, including:
* ensuring you have a suitable level of fitness and health for the specific event
* wearing appropriate clothing and footwear
* keeping your equipment in good working condition
* acting responsibly and being aware of your surroundings
* following all directions given by the event leader.
Ambulance cover is strongly recommended. By RSVP’ing to this event, you acknowledge and accept these terms.
Monthly meetup
This is our monthly meetup where we hang out and chat about investing.
There's no fixed format, we just meet with like-minded individuals to discuss investing strategies and stock picks, at a bar or cafe.
All levels of experience welcome.
Second Friday of the month.
Bring laptops/tablets etc if you like because we do research.
Spectacular Woodend to Macedon Walk via Macedon Plantation - 10km/ 14,000 steps
We are walking from Woodend to Macedon via the Macedon Plantation. This route has a gentle elevation change of just around 52 metres. We will stop at Woodend for lunch before starting the walk.
Please follow these two steps to confirm your spot:
Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.
Step 2: Please pay the organiser fee via Trybooking ($20) - [https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1537536](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1537536)
Trybooking tickets are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date. Trybooking tickets will be only refunded if the event is cancelled or moved. Payments are managed through Trybooking and not Meetup. You will see an **"Unpaid"** status on your RSVP. The only thing you need is the Trybooking ticket which you will receive by email.
**Meeting Point**: Let's meet in the Corner of Spencer Street and Bourke Street (Station Side - Near the steps) at 10:40 AM. We should be back in Melbourne around 6:30 pm. Please don't forget to bring your myki.
**Meeting Point Photo**: [https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2](https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2)
Walking distance: 10 KM (52m Elevation Change)
Travel time on V/Line: 1 hour (each way)
Cost:
Organizer Fee: $20
Myki: $8 or myki pass
Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@explore-melbourne) \| [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/exploremelb) \| [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploremelb) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/xpmelb/) \| [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@exploremelbourne) \| [ExploreMelbourne.AU](https://exploremelbourne.au/)
Explore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia with more than 44,000 members. We know these group rules won’t suit everybody, and that’s okay—there are many other groups where you might feel more at home. To keep things safe, fun, and positive, we have 8 simple rules for people attending our events. Over the past 9 years, we’ve removed 342 people (around 0.8%) for breaking them—so please read carefully!
❌ Not a dating group – We’re here to make friends and share experiences, not find soulmates.
📵 No phone numbers – You’re welcome to swap social media if you both agree, but please don’t share or ask for phone numbers. Please don’t add people to WhatsApp or other groups.
🔞 Our events are only open to people aged 18 and older.
📢 No advertising – Please don’t promote other events, groups, or businesses here.
😅 Don’t be clingy – Give people space to mingle and chat with others too.
🚗 No carpooling – For safety reasons and insurance coverage, we don’t allow carpooling or ride-sharing through the group.
💰 No sales pitches – That means no selling, MLMs, pyramid schemes, or “life-changing mentorships.” Keep it scam-free.
By joining an event, you agree to follow these rules. Breaking them means removal from all our groups—no exceptions. Thank you!
**Liability Waiver:**
The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your safety and well-being. By joining this event, you agree to the liability waiver mentioned here: [https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/](https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/)
Monthly Social in the Northern Suburbs - Moon Dog - Preston
Our monthly Northern social is held at Moon Dog World in Preston. Moon Dog World is a brewery, restaurant and bar with a lagoon, waterfall, hidden tiki bar and much more!
Atmosphere is on the family restaurant side (dogs and kids a plenty!) but still a fun tropical style environment. Food is better than standard pub fare with exotic flavours and generous serves.
Fun for pretty much everyone, so come along and enjoy it with us.
Do you live in the Northern or perhaps even the Western suburbs and are interested in catching-up with like minded people? Come along for dinner and meet some friendly people.
Our group is informal and open to all. We pay for own food and drinks individually and there is no charge for the organisation of the events. It is a great opportunity to meet others with an emphasis on fun and supporting each other.
So whether you choose to come at the start for dinner or later on for drinks, we hope to see you. If something comes up and you can no longer make it, then you can easy change your RSVP to not going.
I am looking forward to catching up with those who can make it,
Chris
The Great Suburban Spin‑Off Bike Ride - Outer circle trail - 30 km
**🚴♂️ Eat Drink Dance Melbourne: The Great Suburban Spin‑Off (Cheeky Edition) 🚴♀️**
**When** Friday 14 February
10:00am start . Please arrive at 9.45 am
**Meet at:** Love Bar, South Wharf (next to the Skyline Ferris Wheel, opposite the Exhibition Centre)
**Distance**: ~30km (plus optional coastal chaos)
**Finish**: ~2–3pm at Hughesdale Station
Melbourne, it’s time to clip in, roll out, and flirt shamelessly with the middle suburbs.
Join Eat Drink Dance Melbourne for a social bike ride with big personality — part scenic cruise, part snack‑hunting expedition, part rolling group chat. Zero Lycra‑snobbery, zero racing, maximum fun.
**+++Ensure you read the rules at the end before joining. Registering = agreeing to them+++**
**🌿 The Adventure**
We launch from Love Bar (because of course we do) and glide along the river before sliding onto Swanston Street’s bike paths like a well‑oiled social machine. Then it’s up to Princes Park, onto the Capital City Trail, and across to the leafy charm of Fairfield Boathouse.
**Expect**:
- 30km of “I swear this is still leisurely” riding
- 4–5 hours including snack‑based diplomacy
- Café stops, ice‑cream stops, hydration stops, existential‑crisis stops
- A pace that encourages conversation, not competition
- Views that make you say “wow, Melbourne, you’re actually kinda hot”
We then follow the Outer Circle Rail Trail to Hughesdale Station, where the official ride wraps up and the trains whisk you back to the city like the responsible adult you pretend to be.
**🌊 Optional Coastal Extension** (For the Bold, the Beautiful, and the Mildly Delusional)
If you’re still feeling spicy, you can continue from Hughesdale to Elwood Beach, then cruise the Bayside coastal path back into the city.
**Perfect for**:
- People who don’t melt in the heat
- People who think “just a bit further” is a personality trait
- People who want to brag later
**✨ Vibe Check**
This is classic Eat Drink Dance Melbourne energy:
Playful, social, a little chaotic, and very snack‑positive.
**Bring**:
- A bike that won’t betray you
- Water
- Snacks
- Bike Lock and helmet
- Sunscreen
- A sense of humour
- Your best “I’m absolutely stopping for ice cream” attitude
If you want to, you can hire a bike at l [Blue Tongue Bike Rental](https://bluetonguebikes.com.au/) just across the river from where we start. please allow 15 minutes or so to arrange this.
Come roll with us, chat with strangers, and see Melbourne from angles you didn’t know existed.
**⚠️ Group Rules & Event Etiquette ⚠️**
These are basic, commonsense standards that keep events safe, smooth, and enjoyable for everyone.
**👟 Fitness Requirements**
Riding: 10–15 km/hr
We walk/ride at a relaxed pace. Please ensure you meet the fitness level for the event. If the group is forced to wait excessively, you may be asked to leave the event.
**⛹️ Pace: Too Fast or Too Slow**
Small social events rely on staying together. If you prefer a very different pace, consider going solo, joining a faster/slower group, or choosing events that match your fitness.
**👩💼 Time Constraints**
If you’re on a tight schedule, this may not be the right event. Social activities rarely run exactly on time.
**⚠️ CRITICAL EXPECTATIONS ⚠️**
**👻 No‑Shows**
No‑shows block waitlisted people from attending and disrupt small-group events.
- Remove yourself at least 24 hours before the event.
- No‑shows will likely be removed and blocked from the group.
- Last‑minute cancellations **(“flaking”)** may also result in group removal, especially when there is a waitlist.
**👀 Attending Without Being on the Going List**
This is a security issue.
**Do NOT turn up unannounced**.
If you’re not on the Going list and haven’t arranged it with the organiser beforehand, you will be asked to leave. Event check‑ins are performed.
**⏰ Late Arrivals**
If you’re late, the group will not wait.
- You may be marked as a No‑Show and removed from the group.
- It’s your responsibility to communicate and catch up—this may not be possible for some events.
**🎲 Second Chances**
If something goes wrong, communicate with the organiser. Silence + poor behaviour = removal. Communication + accountability = second chances. As the organiser is busy organising this may be impossible during the event.
**🚩Disclaimer: No Liability & Organiser Indemnity
By participating in this event, you acknowledge and accept full personal responsibility for your own safety, wellbeing, and belongings. The organiser assumes no liability for injury, loss, or damage incurred during the activity. Participation is entirely at your own risk.**
Endurance Athletes Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Sunday Morning Chill Run
How about we kick off the best day with a jog and coffee together?
Trust me, you won't want to miss out!
🏃♂️Training menu🏃♂️
Every Sunday 8:00~
Fed Square Assembly
【https://maps.app.goo.gl/zmPQ6U533pUDcNSA9?g_st=ic】
If you have luggage, please consider using the lockers at the station.
💥40~60 min Jog+Walk
Pace: Easy pace, suitable for beginners. If you got tired, let's walk together.
【schedule】
8:00 Gathering
8:10 Start
9:00 End of training
Challengers we are waiting for you 😊
Walk : Burnley to Goldy's! Tavern Collingwood 6.8km Yarra Trail
Starting from 'Friends of Mine' cafe in Burnley, we walk along the Yarra Trail for a short 6.8km walk to Goldy's Tavern in Collingwood. This pub offers a traditional pub experience with loads of character and charm. Arriving at around 12pm, we'll grab a drink and perhaps something to eat while we catch up on your previous adventures and plan future ones.
If you like a morning coffee, arrive earlier to grab a coffee ***before*** the meeting time. We meet at 10:30am for a 10:40am start. If you arrive late or you're waiting for your coffee order, you can catch up on the trail or meet at the destination. We leave on time to ensure we get to the venue as it opens at 12pm.
If you're new to the group, come along and meet some of the regular hikers and suggest your favorite hiking locations for the coming months.
The pace will be moderately brisk but not fast. We will not be stopping often to regroup. I will pause at the turns to help ensure no one misses them. **By attending, you agree to match the pace and stay in sight of the group or be comfortable navigating your own way to the destination.**
With the variability of this kind of event I will book a best guess close to the event and we will find extra tables or seats on the day if needed. We arrive just as the venue opens. The 'Going' list is for the walk and booking to keep the group size manageable. If you're on the 'Waitlist', you're welcome to join at the venue from 12pm and find your own table or grab a drink and mingle. If you miss out this month, look out for this again next month.
It's recommended you take public transport. The finish location transport options are:
* 900m walk to Victoria Park train station.
* Walk to nearby 86 trams on Smith St.
* 2.8km walk to Parliament Station
By attending, you agree to drink responsibly and take public transport if you're drinking.
**What to bring:**
* Water bottle
* Appropriate clothing if it's windy or possibility of rain
* Hats/Sunglasses/Sun protection if it's sunny
**MEETING LOCATION**
Friends of Mine Cafe
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VLwPK9HXLkB4E8o78
Tap on the map below to get the pin location for the exact meeting spot.
**LIABILITY WAVER**
The organiser of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury or accidents to participants or their property on this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. By joining this event you agree to these terms.
RA50 Walk - Fairfield Park - Main Yarra Trail
**Fairfield Park – Main Yarra Trail**
This week we return to the popular **Main Yarra Trail** and walk the trail from **Fairfield Park Boathouse** along the riverbanks to Abbotsford Convent and return. We’ll walk past Dights Falls and watch the slalom kayaks tackle the river rapids.
At the halfway point, we’ll stop for coffee at The Convent Café, a delightful outdoor café in the gardens.
**Start:** Fairfield Park Boathouse – car park. Meet at the toilet block adjacent to the carpark.
**Start time:** 9.00 AM
**Parking:** If above carpark is full park in Additional Carpark in **Yarra Bend Rd** (Polytechnic). Parking is FREE on Sunday. If parking here, allow 5 minutes to walk back to the START.
**The Walk**: The walk follows the Merri Creek to Dights Falls, then the Yarra River around to the Children’s Farm, where we’ll have coffee at the Abbotsford Convent. The return to our cars will be back along the same Trail.
**Total distance**: 6.0 km. (approx.)
**Time:** Allow 2.0 hours for the walk, plus half hour for coffee. Total 2.5 hours.
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Toilets:** At the start, plus halfway at the Convent café.
**Coffee:** Abbotsford Convent café.
From First Conversation to Friendship - Social Threads @ Carlton Gardens
The theme for this week is *“From First Conversation to Friendship.”*
Through **fun, structured activities**, we’ll explore simple ways to **build rapport** and leave a **positive impression** \- so that those first conversations can naturally grow into **meaningful friendships**.
There’s **no right or wrong** in this discussion - just open, **supportive conversation**.
You’ll also have the opportunity to **connect and form friendships** with fellow attendees in a welcoming space.
Bring a pen and your journal – we’d love to have you there!
Meeting point: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/U3oaqAs5gAoz5EKV6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/U3oaqAs5gAoz5EKV6)
Hiking for Health and Happiness!
On the third Sunday of every month we take a walk in nature.
Exercise is so important to all of us and nature has its own unique way of healing.
It helps us live in the present, enjoy our surroundings, regain balance and perspective and be pleased with ourselves for going out and doing something.
And it costs nothing except time and effort.
Our hikes are all over Greater Melbourne and afar.
Generally our walks will be 2 to 2.5 hours of moderate grade. Those who want to go more quickly can but generally we try to stay as a group and enjoy the sounds and beauty of nature together.
Please read the waiver liability before you RSVP
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mHAz_ShmpWR1wr69gefWEqVzS-zw4bIvI2uGXw4RJ08/edit?usp=sharing
WHAT TO BRING
Water bottle
appropriate clothing (be prepared for hot or cold weather)
comfy shoes
snacks
hat
sunscreen
camera
money for coffee afterwards
We look forward to catching up.
Endurance Athletes Events Near You
Connect with your local Endurance Athletes community
February Social - Thirsty's Pub - Italian Village
Hey all! Let's meet at the new sports bar, [Thirsty's Pub](https://www.thirstyscolumbus.com/italianvillage) , located in Italian Village on 4th Street! You'll be able to find us at a table with CAC flyers.
**Adress**: 944 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (4th Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Hike Bexley
Meet at Wolfe Park parking lot by tennis courts. We willl walk along Alum Creek trail, through Jeffrey Mansion Park then along Bexley neighborhood and back.
Optional lunch at Trolley District.
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (3rd Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. We meet in the bar in the room on the right (the cigar shop). You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
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Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'!
Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life.
Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio.
Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision.
Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge.
Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).
Sharon Woods HIKE & Optional Lunch at 101 Craft Kitchen
Hi ladies. Let's hike the multi purpose trail. Wear your shoe of choice.
Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.
101 Craft Kitchen is about seven minutes away at 817 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082
We willl be doing a loop and I’ll ask one of the faster walkers to lead in the front and I’ll bring up the rear at a slower pace - 3.25 to 3.5 mph or slower! No one left behind!
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (1st Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'!
Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life.
Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio.
Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision.
Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge.
Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.




















