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Aloha Dear Friends! Welcome to the Kowloon Mindfulness Community. Together we explore and practice mindfulness to learn how to live in the present moment. We hope to cultivate a safe space for people to try mindfulness practices such as meditation, mindful walking, and tea ceremony. ​The meeting location is at [Sacred Space Therapy and Wellness studio](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5wUBXwXE7zrZZaXu7) at Lai Chi Kok (Exit Lai Chi Kok MTR D2, go into Great Wall Factory Building. We are on the 9th Floor, Unit B5). We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Meetings are in English (sorry, no Cantonese translation unless someone is willing to do so). It is free to join and donations will help us cover costs and keep it open to the public. We hope to see you there.

🐱主题 \- 认识新朋友 \- 交流两地文化 \- 互相教粤语/普通话 \- 一起吃喝玩乐 🌻地点 尖沙咀海港城港威大厦5座17楼 🐣其他详情 \- 完全免费 \- 每次大概20人，大概5个香港朋友，15个内地朋友 \- 欢迎带朋友参加 🍎找路提示 \- 进入了海港城后请找港威5座的标识 \- 到了17楼，电梯出来后往左转，会看到最大的门，门上写着卓越两个字，Nicole在大门等大家。如果Nicole不在，可能是带了之前到的小伙伴去活动的会议室。然后会再回来，先等一两分钟就对啦 🍔联系群组 https://chat.whatsapp.com/CPXRgXQ9p9cK5usqCZml1Y

Feel free to join if you are interested in low level computer stuff. If you have any cool projects or ideas you wanna share, bring them along

Urban Run hosted by the Wazup Running Club (WRC) Join us for a fun run on the Wednesday night and meet this supportive running community. WRC will have captains leading the run, and the event is suitable for runners at all levels. Meeting time: 19:30 Duration: 1h30m Meeting point: THE STATION - 18 Upper Station Street. Sheung Wan. Route: THE STATION < > Central Promenade Distance: 4km - 7km Bag Drop: Available More about WRC: www.instagram.com/wazuprunning

Wednesday Night Tennis with Match Play 2 courts / 10 players including host. up to 45 mins we will rotate with rallies depending on the group. afterwards we will play short sets, of Total of 6 games of more and rotate players. cost is $80. up to 4 new balls use for this event. players must me able to rally, serve and volley. no Advance beginners. NTRP3.5 plus More details WA 93091785 for Benny 5148 0064 for Will players I haven't met before would have to pay in advance to reserve your space. No refund will be given if you drop out late notice, but you can give your spot to someone else. Any questions.. Whatsapp me.. Cityone has no changing room facilities. Shopping mall toilets are used. Cityone is on the Tuen Ma Line Many Mini Buses/buses routes From.HK Island 88R is only 25 mins.

Bring your own water and packed food, please use non-disposable bottle and packing. 帶水飲和食物, 請盡可能用可循環使用物料 Remember also bring towel and spare clothes. 記得帶埋毛巾同替換衣物 Meet at RHKYC Shelter Cove Clubhouse 在RHKYC西貢遊艇會花園集合 Please join via our website: http://hkvoyage.com/training 請到我們網站報名 http://hkvoyage.com/training Attention: If you just join here but not in our website, you may NOT be counted as participant. 注意: 如果你只在meetup按RSVP, 我們是無法確認你會出席的. Please whatsapp me if you have any question. (94921495 Jimmy) 如有任何問題, 請whatsapp聯絡我 (94921495 Jimmy) We will send whatsapp/SMS message to you one week before the event. 我們將在出發前大約一星期發出whatsapp/SMS與你聯絡.

Saturday social drinks with tapas, Antipesto...hams & cheese, chicken wings, pickles, sausages, pizza, fruits, calamari, different types of steaks etc rooftop hh drinks at IFC, beautiful outdoor lounge, gardens... chitchat with interesting topics ~ Details to be announced soon!

🌸 祝福冥想夜：願世界和平、心靈安康 ✨ 活動內容 \- 大地連結練習: 感受自然的支持，安定心靈，培養正向力量 \- 心輪與直覺啟動: 打開內在智慧，迎接春天的清新祝福 📅 日期: 2026年3月13日 (週五) ⏰ 時間: \- 1:1 能量療癒 & 集體冥想：7:30–9:00 PM \- 集體冥想：8:00–9:00 PM （共振祝福時刻） 📍 地點: 太子康威大廈 (太子站 C2 出口步行3分鐘) 🎤 主持: Lilian LEE 💫 在這個特別的夜晚，讓我們一同靜心，彼此祝福，將愛與和平的能量傳遞到世界的每一個角落。 📲 報名連結: https://forms.gle/vX1zn9FHtjN3vmGUA 📞 查詢電話: 95457444 🌐 保持聯繫 Center for Pranic Healing, Hong Kong 般尼克療癒, 香港 https://linktr.ee/mckspranichealinghk ➖➖➖➖ Lilian PHealer 社交平台 https://linktr.ee/lilianphealer #LilianPhealer #水晶療癒師 #香港能量療癒師 #祝福冥想夜 #世界和平 #能量共振 #PranicHealingHK #ArhaticYoga #能量療癒 #心輪啟動 #直覺覺醒 #香港靈性社群 #集體冥想 #愛與和平 #靜心共修 #BlessingMeditationNight #PeaceAndHealing #HeartChakraAwakening #EnergyHealing #GlobalMeditation

***About this outing***: I invite you to join the first Hong Kong Plant Walk! We will be doing an easy hike with the aim of getting more familiar with Hong Kong’s native plants by using the Inaturalist app. We will begin with a quick explainer about Inaturalist and then wander at a comfortable pace along small trails near Quarry Bay pausing to look more closely at plants and record our observations. There is a short uphill climb on the route, so moderate hiking fitness and comfortable walking/hiking shoes are needed. ***About the organizer:*** I am a regular hiker, plant lover and Inaturalist ambassador. However, I am not a botanist or expert! The aim of this walk is to discover plants together, document Hong Kong’s native biodiversity and work on removing our plant blindness. ***Please***: ✔Have a true profile photo of yourself, so that I can recognize you ✔Download the Inaturalist app on your phone before the walk ✔Have breakfast and hydrate before the hike ✔Show up on time (I won’t wait!) ***Do bring***: ✔Water or sports drink ✔Comfortable walking/hiking shoes ✔Mosquito repellent ✔Sun protection (hat / sunscreen / long sleeves) ✔Umbrella ***Don't***: ❌Wear inappropriate clothes/shoes (flip flops, heels) ❌Be late ❌Bring guests (all participants must sign up separately) ❌Smoke or drop litter on the trail ***Walk details***: Approx. 4 km with 150m climb. I plan to finish within 2.5 hours. The walk will end at Mount Parker Road with easy access to public transport. ***Meeting time and place***: 10am at Taikoo MTR exit B at street level, just inside the exit. I will start promptly! ***Route description***: Quarry Bay Tree Walk and connecting trails ***Important notes***: * I will make a list of participants with visible profile photos on Meetup. If you cannot make it, please update your RSVP on Meetup as soon as possible. * I will not wait for latecomers and will not check messages after the walk begins! * The walk may be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or for other reasons. Please check this page 2 hours before the event time for any updates. * There is a public toilet near the start of the walk. * Participants join this walk at their own choosing and at their own risk.

🌟 2天密集能量療癒體驗 🌟 📅 2026年3月14-15日 (六、日) 🕘 09:00 - 18:00 📍 太子 砵蘭街388號 康威大廈15樓 A室 (太子地鐵站 C2出口) 💬 廣東話授課 (輔以英語) 📌 立即報名 👉 https://forms.gle/tTkEvZLGqvjsryQQ6 🚀 想要健康、幸福、突破人生瓶頸？ 這個週末，給自己一個全新的開始！ 參加 般尼克(氣)療癒 Pranic Healing 2天密集課程， 學會用「氣」為自己和他人療癒， 打破健康、關係、財務上的障礙， 由內而外煥然一新！ 💡 課程重點技能 \- ✅ 能量感知：用雙手探測氣場，真正「感受能量」 \- ✅ 氣場與脈輪淨化：提升免疫力、精神狀態更穩定 \- ✅ 般尼克呼吸法：快速補充能量、即時減壓 \- ✅ 自我療癒 & 遠距療癒：幫助自己與親友，即使相隔千里 \- ✅ 雙心靜坐冥想：平靜心靈、提升正能量 🩺 常見可改善問題 頭痛／偏頭痛｜胃痛｜關節炎｜濕疹｜哮喘｜免疫失調｜壓力緊張 甚至包括 心臟疾病、腸胃問題、不孕症 等多種狀況 🌍 為什麼選擇般尼克療癒？ \- 全球 120\+ 國家 實踐 \- 翻譯成 48 種語言 \- 有臨床數據支持，效果真實可見 \- 體驗式教學，理論＋實戰全面掌握 💰 課程費用 \- 新學員： HK$3\,288 \- 重温學員: HK$1\,600 \(首年畢業學員 HK$800\) 🔥 名額有限，額滿即止！ 📌 立即報名 👉 https://forms.gle/tTkEvZLGqvjsryQQ6 📞 查詢 Lilian 📱 +852 9545 7444 🎥 課程簡介影片 👉 https://youtu.be/0Naq3bITlXQ?si=-St2Bm23KFgCcDNv 📲 追蹤般尼克療癒,香港: https://linktr.ee/mckspranichealinghk

森林浴之旅 一場重新感受大自然的旅程 兩個半小時的行程中 我會為你打開一扇通往大自然的門 我們用不同的感官重新發掘大自然的可能性 聆聽大自然 與身邊的人分享 亦是一個和自己內在相處的時間 時間:3-530pm 地點:龍虎山郊野公園 價錢:300元 請私訊本頁報名安排付款以作確認 當天需要步行一小段路 而需要攜帶的物品或更多詳細資料 會於活動前再作通知。謝謝 希望有緣 山上見 活動內容簡介 森林浴的概念是鼓勵人們以身心靈放鬆和沉浸的方式，感受和接觸自然。 透過慢步、呼吸、觀察和五感體驗感知森林的聲音、光線、味道和質感等，來促進健康、增強幸福感和減少壓力。而森林本身亦擁有美好物質，例如芬多精 對人體免疫系統神學系統有正面幫助。 ANFT 的森林浴並非只是單純的散步，而是一種深入的自然療法實踐。導師會引導參與者進行一系列的感官活化活動，如深度聆聽、呼吸、靜觀、慢遊、品茶和分享等。透過這個過程，參與者能更加深地連結自然，從而達到身心的治愈與恢復。 此外，ANFT 的森林浴也著重於社群的互動與連結。它認為，在大自然的環境下分享經驗和情感，能夠增進人與人之間的關係，並在集體層面上創造更深的社區聯繫。 所以總括而言 森林浴是一場連接自己感受、享受與身邊朋友分享聆聽、重新與大自然萬物接觸相處既旅程同時放慢節奏前行亦不帶任何宗教信仰背景 適合不同年齡背景朋友參與 Forest Bathing Journey A journey to reconnect with nature During the two-and-a-half-hour journey I will open a door to nature for you Let's rediscover the possibilities of nature using different senses Listen to nature and share with those around you It's also a time to be with your inner self Time: 3-530pm Location: Lung Fu Shan Country Park Price: 300 HKD Please message this page to arrange payment and confirm registration You will need to walk a short distance on the day More details and items to bring will be notified before the event. Thank you Hope to see you on the mountain Overview Forest bathing is a concept that encourages people to feel and connect with nature by relaxing and immersing themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. By walking slowly, breathing, observing, and using the five senses to perceive the sounds, light, taste, and textures of the forest, it promotes health, enhances well-being, and reduces stress. The forest itself possesses wonderful substances, such as phytoncides, which positively benefit the human immune and neurological systems. ANFT's forest bathing is not just simple strolling, but a deep natural therapy practice. The guide will lead participants through a series of sensory activation activities, such as deep listening, breathing, mindfulness, slow movements, tea tasting, and sharing. Through this process, participants can connect with nature more deeply, achieving healing and recovery of body and mind. Additionally, ANFT's forest bathing emphasizes community interaction and connection. It believes that sharing experiences and emotions in a natural environment can enhance relationships between people and create deeper community bonds on a collective level. In summary, forest bathing is a journey to connect with your feelings, enjoy and share with friends around you, and re-engage with the myriad elements of nature. It is a journey to slow down without any religious background, suitable for friends of different ages and backgrounds to participate.

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Free at Bexley Library Adventures in Ecological Horticulture with Rebecca McMackin Wednesday, March 18 1:00pm - 2:30pm Gone are the days when a garden could be ornamental alone. We now recognize the impact that our land care practices have on the ecosystems around us, and can see the importance of encouraging biodiversity. Thankfully, we do not need to sacrifice beauty when we invite butterflies and songbirds into our gardens. Rebecca McMackin has cultivated gorgeous landscapes in the toughest environments possible: urban parks, school playgrounds, and the sidewalks of New York City. She will take lessons from her work at Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and decades of research to share how those of us who are fortunate enough to care for land, can do it beautifully and ecologically. Rebecca McMackin is an ecologically obsessed horticulturist and garden designer. She writes, lectures, and teaches on ecological landscape management and pollination ecology, as well as designs the rare public garden. She is currently Lead Horticulturist for the American Horticultural Society, an Associate with the Harvard Divinity School’s Thinking with Plants and Fungi Initiative, and Consulting Arboretum Curator for Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, NY. Rebecca spent a decade as Director of Horticulture of Brooklyn Bridge Park, where she managed 85 acres of diverse parkland organically. Their research into cultivating urban biodiversity and ethical management strategies has influenced thousands of people and entire urban parks systems to adopt similar approaches. She has been published by and featured in the New York Times, Gardens Illustrated, on NPR and PBS. Her garden for the Brooklyn Museum recently won the PPA’s Award of Excellence and her TED Talk has been viewed over a million times. She holds M.Sc. from Columbia University and University of Victoria in landscape design and biology and recently completed the Loeb Fellowship at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. This program is presented in partnership with Rooted in Bexley and generously funded by the Bexley Community Foundation and Bexley Community Author Series Fund.

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831

Hosted by Wild Ones Columbus How to Install a Bog Garden, with David Marsolo Saturday, March 14th, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Eastern Time) Innis House (Inniswoods Metro Park) , 940 S. Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking A bog can serve the same functions as a traditional rain garden but has the advantages of being low maintenance, climate resilient and attractive for a much longer part of the year. David Marsolo is a long time Wild Ones member. He has been maintaining artificial bogs at his suburban Westerville home for about 20 years. He will describe how to install a bog and fill it with many interesting native plants including pollinator and host plants https://columbus.wildones.org/calendar-of-events-and-programs/?wo_event_id=11160

Are you passionate about supporting other men on their mental health journey? We’re building a movement of virtual and in-person men’s groups across Ohio — and we’re looking for group leaders who want to make a real difference with us. As a group leader, you’ll create a safe space where men can connect, reflect, and grow together. Training and support are provided — you just need heart, presence, and a willingness to lead. **Apply now to lead a group in your area:** 👉 https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application Speak Your Mind is a mental health non profit dedicated to bringing our community together to end the isolation that leads to mental struggle and suicide. Learn more about them here: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind

One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that. As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact? Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization. We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM. 📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St Located in: The Shops at Worthington Ample parking is available. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️

We thought of one of the interesting things that can be enjoyed at this time of the year. We will be meeting at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for a "Fish Fry" in Marian Hall on Friday, March 27th at 5:00 PM. It might be fun for you to experience what has become a tradition on the Fridays before Easter. They will have fried fish or baked fish, French fries and Cole slaw, as well as beverages, all for $16.00 for adults. They will have other beverages and desserts available for sale, as well. We have never tried this, and sometimes there are quite a few people at these events so we hope that we will be able to find each other easily. I'll try to have signs outside Marian Hall that Identify our group. We hope to have you join us!