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In this 1‑hour class, we practice gentle stretching and Hatha yoga with mindful breathing, focusing on basic poses, clear alignment and slow, steady movement. The pace is beginner‑friendly, with options to go deeper if you already have some experience, and the goal is to leave you feeling calmer, lighter and more connected to your body. I didn’t grow up with a sports background, and my body is naturally quite stiff and not very coordinated – that’s exactly why yoga has been so helpful for me. It gave me a gentle way to start moving, and over time it’s helped me build flexibility, mobility and strength in a way that feels kind and sustainable. If you feel stiff, out of practice or nervous about joining a class, you’re very welcome here – this session is designed with beginners and “not‑so‑sporty” people in mind. **This class is for you if you:** ● Are new to yoga or returning after a break ● Want a simple movement routine without a gym/studio membership ● Prefer small, relaxed groups and a supportive atmosphere ● Are local or travelling and want to enjoy the waterfront with mindful exercise **About the instructor – Sophia Chu** Sophia is a 200‑hour certified yoga teacher and practicing landscape architect with experience in hospitality design, giving her a strong eye for space, atmosphere and how nature and cities shape how we feel. She is also a landscape architecture lecturer, used to guiding groups step by step and helping beginners feel at ease. Originally from Taiwan, she has lived abroad for over two decades, teaches fluently in English and Chinese, and welcomes people from all backgrounds. Since 2021 she has run the social Meetup group Wondering Wanderer and leads yoga sessions with FitFam Hong Kong, creating comfortable spaces for people to move, relax and connect. **Class fee** Free event – no payment required. ☆ This April class is offered as a community introduction session so you can try Wellness Wonder’s outdoor yoga, meet the group, and share feedback before we start regular paid classes later in the year. **What to bring / wear** ● Your own yoga mat ● Small towel (optional) ● Comfortable clothing you can move in Mats for newcomers (first come, first served): ● 1 soft foam mat (very beginner‑friendly) ● 1 thin rubber mat (more grip for those with some experience) ☆ Please message in advance if you need to borrow a mat. **Meeting point** Wood deck by the waterfront in Tamar Park. Please check the photo/map on this event page for the exact spot and arrive about 10 minutes early to settle in. If you have trouble finding us, contact Sophia via Meetup. **Weather & Cancellation** If rain or bad weather is forecast, we may move to a covered area nearby or reschedule. Updates will be posted on this event page 2–3 hours before class. **Memeber's Cancellation / RSVP** Out of respect for the host and other participants, please update your RSVP if you can’t attend. If possible, cancel at least 48 hours before class so your spot can go to someone else and the session can be planned properly. We understand that sudden illness or emergencies can happen – in those cases, just send a quick message when you can. **Disclaimer** By signing up and attending this event, you acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily and are responsible for your own health and safety. This class is not a substitute for medical advice, and you agree to practice within your limits and inform the instructor of any relevant conditions or injuries. The organizer and instructor are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage that may arise from your participation.

For our fourth book, we have the acclaimed bestseller which explores why the curable disease of tuberculosis is still endemic in much of the world. 'AN ACCLAIMED BEST BOOK OF 2025: NPR, Scientific American, Science News. Goodreads Readers’ Choice Nonfiction Winner. Tuberculosis has been entwined with hu­manity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John be­came fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since that first visit to Lakka, Green has become a vocal advocate for increased access to treatment and wider awareness of the healthcare inequi­ties that allow this curable, preventable infec­tious disease to also be the deadliest, killing over a million people every year. In Everything Is Tuberculosis, John tells Henry’s story, woven through with the scientific and social histories of how tuberculosis has shaped our world—and how our choices will shape the future of tuberculosis.' This book is available on Kindle. For international delivery you can find it from Blackwells and it may also be available at the library or an English language book store. We are a "real" book club, which means we do read the book before the meet-up and discuss it. New members are always welcome. We need to notify the venue about how many will attend, so please make sure your RSVP status is accurate. Hope to see you there!

🎉 Join us for an exciting night of web development! 🚀 We're kicking off our new monthly HK Web Dev Meetup series with a React and NextJS Jam! 🤯 Connect with like-minded React / NextJS developers, share your projects, and learn about the latest trends in web technologies. This is the perfect opportunity to expand your network, level up your skills, and get inspired by fellow innovators in Hong Kong! 🌐 What to bring Bring your laptop, projects, ideas, problems and some good chat! We hope to help spark connections in the Hong Kong web developer community. Can’t wait to see what you bring! We can't wait to see you there! 🚀🎉 For more events and updates, follow us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k6zSjSZUUE Sponsors and Partners We are proudly sponsored by Tronica and the venue partner Serene Coffee & Wine. There are no talks or format specify but instead it’s a coding jam where developers connect and share knowledge, experience, advice, connections and projects. One drink per person required to support the venue

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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 though we ask for donations, which help us cover costs and keep it open to the public. We hope to see you there.

Hi there everybody! We invite you all to come enjoy Peng Chau island to our next movie night on 26th of April. This time we will watch our first Bhutan movie. We have chosen the movie called 'Hema Hema: Sing Me a Song While I Wait' (2016) from director Khyentse Norbu: he chronicles a sacred jungle ritual whose masked, anonymous participants seek after complete self-knowledge. The movie will have English subtitles. If you want to watch a Bhutan movie for the first time come and enjoy! We will start the movie at 7pm till 9pm in a terrace in Peng Chau. There is a ferry at 5:50pm from Central Pier N6 and arrives in Peng Chau at 6:30pm. I can meet people at the pier at 6:30pm. Or if you want to spend the day in Peng Chau and meet each other afterwards that's also fine! Please let me know if you are coming beforehand so we can prepare for us to meet and take you to the address. We want to encourage discussion about the movie and its theme afterwards. We will prepare some questions so we can debate about it together! You can bring your own food too. Also if you have more ideas on how to make our experience more fun, feel free to share it! If you have any question you can message me :) Hope to see you soon! MOVIE TRAILER>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqM2Q87nQYY

## About the Event As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology advances at an unprecedented pace, a new wave of robotics is rapidly emerging, making "human-machine collaboration" an irreversible megatrend! From the workplace and healthcare to our daily lives, robots are swiftly transforming the way we live and work. Join us for the "Exoskeleton & Robotics Frontier: Standards, Power & Intelligent Materials" workshop to discover the core driving forces behind this technological revolution! This workshop is tailored for industry professionals, innovators, and anyone interested in human-machine collaboration. Our experts will break down the latest robotics standards and compliance requirements, helping you navigate the essential safety and regulatory frameworks. We will also delve into exoskeleton technology, helping you understand how wearable robotics can boost human capability and reduce physical strain, ultimately supporting safer and more efficient operations across industries. Furthermore, the event will showcase the latest robot battery technologies and AI-enhanced robotic materials, offering a glimpse into the future potential of lighter, more agile, and more powerful robots. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills, spark innovative thinking, or stay up-to-date with market insights, this workshop is your perfect gateway into the new era of robotics innovation. Register now to master cutting-edge technologies and seize future opportunities with us! Register: [LINK](https://campaigns.hkpc.org/rsvp-exoskeleton-workshop-4)

It’s an enjoyable hike mixed with swimming, or free-of-charge sunbathing. A basic 5k+ hike from Sai Kung town to Trio Beach. Let’s decide that day if visit White Horse Point. Let’s have dinner afterwards. Trio Beach is renowned for it its seclusion, located on Pak Sha Wan Peninsula. I really like the beach is “hidden from the plain sight” and contains “soft sand, clean water”. Non-swimmers can rest on benches covered by shade broad roof or simply rent a beach umbrella (about $100).There is a snack store for simple food and drink at the beach, pay cash. We’ll take boat back to Sai Kung town by 5pm to Hebe Haven Pier (白沙灣碼頭).**Cash only** for one-way boat ticket ($15-$20). Please prepare enough cash for payment of your own snacks or meals. *First-time participant please answer all questions posted when you make RSVP.* **Meeting** **Date:** Sunday 26 Apr, 2026 **Time**: 1pm **PROMPT** **Gather at**: Minibus Terminal chairs opposite to **CIRCLE K** convenience store, Sai Kung **Hike Ratings:** Speed: 2/5 Hike Length: 5 km+ Total ascent: 81m+ Total descend: 80m+ Surface: 2.2/5 (village paths & chipping-stone trails) **WHAT TO BRING** 1\. A smile 😃 2\. Hat\, sunblock\, sunglasses and umbrella \(flippers & swim stuff if you swim\) 3\. At least 1 litre of energy drinks if in winter\, 2 litres if in summer 4\. Proper clothing & hiking shoes catering for the above\-mentioned event 5\. Hiking/sports backpack\, no shopping bag please 6\. Poles & **hiking gloves** if you have them 7\. Sweat cloth for replacement **IMPORTANT INFORMATION:** 1/ Please be punctual 2/ Please wear sports attire catering for the event 3/ No radios, No guests\*.\* **OTHER INFORMATION** 1.“No Shows” especially last-minute absence without a head up will be recorded. 2\. Habitual “No Shows” will be removed from the group\. 3\. Be responsible\, please update your RSVP at least 4 hours prior to the activity if you can’t make it\. If it is an hour or less before the event\, please call our Host\. **Disclaimer:** *Hong Kong Healthy Outings organizes events on an amateur basis. By joining the events, all participants are deemed to have read and understood the activity description, to have determined that they are of a suitable fitness level to undertake the events, and to have agreed to exonerate the leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the walks from any liabilities or claims, including but not limited to liabilities and claims as a result of any injuries or deaths or damages arising therefrom.*

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🚀 **You're Invited: Generative AI Meetup – Shaping the Future Together!** 🗓 **Date:** 25th April 2026 📍 **Location:** pacific Coffee. Lockhart Rd, wanchai, in person. 🕕 **Time:** 10-12 noon HK time. join the community via whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JybM21VlAaP5AszwN1D3eN Join us for an electrifying evening of ideas, innovation, and inspiration as we dive into the world of **Generative AI** — the technology that's transforming how we work, create, and think. learn vibe-coding, automation and generative AI news. Share any learnings with the communituy. Whether you're a founder, developer, creative, researcher, or just AI-curious, this meetup is your chance to: ✨ **Explore breakthrough applications** of GenAI across industries 🤖 **Meet AI pioneers** and fellow enthusiasts 🧠 **Join lightning talks** and live demos that will blow your mind 💬 **Engage in raw, real conversations** about ethics, governance, and the future of work 🌐 **Network** with a growing community shaping the future of AI Let’s build, debate, and dream about what’s next — together. 👉 **Join now and be part of the AI movement!** #GenerativeAI #AIMeetup #FutureOfWork #AIEthics #TechCommunity #Innovation

Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Columbus 🌍 Over 52% of the world soil is degraded and scientists warn we may have only a few decades of fertile soil left. As Sadhguru shares, soil is a living system—and when it degrades, our food, health, and future are at risk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyT-6qiubd0 🚶‍♂️🌎This Earth Day, Join the Walk for Children-2026 SaveSoil 5K Walkathon here in Columbus and help raise awareness about soil for the future of our children! Every step you take helps: ✔️ 1. Raise awareness in your communities about protecting and restoring soil. ✔️ 2. Supports sustainable food systems. ✔️ 3. Helps secure our children’s future. 📅 Date: April 26, 2026 📍 Location: Scioto Audubon Metro Park Check-in address 400 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215 ⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. check-in event starts at 9:30 a.m. 👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-for-children-2026-save-soil-walkathon-in-columbus-registration-1986596534713?aff=oddtdtcreator 👉🏼Free and Open to All. Share this message and bring your neighbours, friends & family along to celebrate our planet! Let’s make it happen!

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

5th annual Earth Day Celebration! This year (2026) the Celebration is scheduled for April 25th with activities running from 10am-2pm. This is a non-ticketed event. Everyone is welcome! We will have food trucks, Birds of Prey, kids crafts, live music, raspberry plants, apple trees, and of course NATIVE PLANTS! Where: Lynd Fruit Farm, 9399 Morse Rd, Pataskala Ohio 43062 Time: Activities will be from 10am- 2pm. The Market will remain open until 5pm.

Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles. Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Free Communal Garden Class Series GROWING MUSHROOMS In this class, we will discuss how to raise mushrooms on logs outdoors as a way to raise food in parts of your yard that are usually too shady to grow vegetables or other crops. We will discuss what mushroom species can be cultivated, what tree species they can grow on, and demonstrate how to prepare and inoculate the logs. By following these steps, you can have your own bountiful mushroom harvest! APRIL 27 | 6:00-7:30 PM | WELLS BARN 1851 E BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205 INSTRUCTOR: MARC AMANTE Mare Amante is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator with Central State University who is also currently serving as CSU Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources Interim Program Leader. He has worked on and managed diversified vegetable farms across the Midwest and currently owns and operates an urban farm here in Ohio where he raises microgreens, vegetables, raspberries, and log-grown mushrooms for sale to local markets and restaurants. Registerefor free here https://www.fpconservatory.org/events/cg-growing-mushrooms/

**💘 Zoom Speed Dating for Cleveland Locals – Matched by Age & Personality** A hosted online speed dating experience for Cleveland locals. We match you with compatible Cleveland locals using a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds while a host guides the session. **Pick your age group and sign up:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0) **⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited. --- 👥 **Best for:** - 🎯 Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting 🔄 **What to expect** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show. 📍 **Event snapshot** - ⚡ **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds - **Location:** Wherever you're comfortable – no venue, no travel 💡 **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions — it keeps the conversation moving. --- ✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Cleveland locals tonight. 💓 ✨ Quick version: this one gets straight to the point. Built for clarity over length.

Watch movie trailer here: https://www.seedsthefilm.com/ SEEDS Documentary and Community Conversation Friday, April 24 | 5-9pm Locatjon: Ohio Dominican University | Matesich Theater in Erskine Hall 1216 Sunbury Rd Room 108, Columbus, OH 43219 Through dialogue and film, spend an evening explore the lives of Black generational farmers, the unjust history of land ownership, and local Black farmers creating new legacies today. Seeds Documentary and Community Conversation is the second event in Shepherd’s Corner Land Justice Series, where we welcome BIPOC artists, filmmakers, writers, and growers to teach us, through intentional programming, what it means to be on and part of the land. This event is sponsored with Ohio Dominican University and Ohio Dominican University’s Black Student Union. Click here to access a flyer to help spread the word about SEEDS Documentary and Community Conversation **ABOUT Seeds** Seeds is Director Brittany Shyne’s Sundance-winning lyrical documentary of Black farmers, legacy, and land. “Interweaving the stories of three Black generational farmers to create a collective and intimate portrait of farming today, Seeds is a moving and powerful exploration of their lives, joys and struggles as well as the fragility of legacy and owning land.” Seedsthefilm.com **PANEL DISCUSSION: LOCAL BLACK FARMERS CREATING NEW LEGACIES** * Moderator Holly Moten Fidler, M.A. in Social Justice & Public Theology (MASJ/MAPT) student at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) and Seminary Hill Farm worker * Julialynne Walker, Food Sovereignty Advocate and Market Manager Bronzeville Growers Market * Minister Aaron Hopkins, Visionary Farmer Planner of South Side Family Farms and Executive Director of ICANDO Community Development * Jada Terry, Founder of Mizizi Farm and Fresh Roots 614 SCHEDULE * 5 pm: Doors Open + Refreshments served. Informal Meet and Greet with Panelists and Guests * 6 pm: Opening + Panel Discussion * 7 pm: SEEDS Screening Free Admission. Registration Required. Register for free here: https://shepherdscorner.org/seeds/