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Inkwell's Reading Group
Get ready creative writers! Inkwell is proud to announce Reading Club, our latest event for the Shanghai writing community.
Reading Club is a low stress literature gathering that meets every other Monday evening. We read through through a short short or essay at the meeting and then discuss it. Add Ryan (WechatID: texaswriter) to join our wechat and find out what text is being discussed next.
I don't keep Meetup very up to date and everything Inkwell does is organized through its wechat groups, so even if the number of attendees on meetup is low, there's likely an event still going on. Add Ryan, and you can join the wechat group where everything is happening.
Some Frequently Asked Questions:
What do we do here?: Read classic short stories, short plays, and essays and discuss them. We read them at the meeting, so no advanced reading is required. For second language readers, we distribute the reading in advance to give you extra time.
What to bring?: Something to read the text. Phone or tablet words great.
What we don't do?: Read giant books in advance.
What does it cost?: Free, but please order a drink or snack to support Garden Books.
What is Inkwell?: There's a lot of information about the workshop located on the website: www.inkwell.asia.
Bring something to write with and we'll see you there!
Daily Mindful Recitation of Chinese Classics | Mon-Fri Online Session
Hosted by **Dasein Institute**, Join our daily online mindful practice program for timeless Chinese classical wisdom.
## Schedule (China Time)
**Monday – Thursday: 20:00 – 20:30**
Collective bilingual recitation of Confucian & Daoist classics, including *The Analects*, *Tao Te Ching* and other ancient Chinese scriptures.
**Friday: 20:00 – 20:30**
Guided reflection, group discussion and sharing on how to integrate ancient wisdom into daily life, achieve inner transformation, and consciously reshape your life path.
## Program Overview
This is a structured daily practice circle from Monday to Friday, designed for global learners. Through consistent recitation, stillness practice, and weekly reflection, we anchor our mind in the present moment, absorb the essence of Eastern philosophy, and turn ancient teachings into tangible real-life changes.
We explore both Confucian wisdom and Daoist philosophy, practice mindful presence, and build inner stability through short, daily half-hour sessions. No prior knowledge is required. All sessions are held fully online.
## Program Investment
**Monthly Plan: $80 USD per month**; **Annual Plan: $800 USD per year** (Save $160 with yearly enrollment)
The monthly fee grants you full access to all weekday daily recitations and Friday discussion sessions, as well as entry to our exclusive global community.
## What You Will Gain
* Daily 30-minute mindful bilingual recitation (Mon-Thu)
* Weekly guided group discussion & life application sharing (Friday)
* Inner calm, focused awareness and mental stillness
* Practical methods to apply classical wisdom into everyday life
* Tangible inner transformation and conscious life reformation
* Access to the private global like-minded community of Dasein Club
All sessions run online, with no geographical limits. Seekers from all time zones are welcome to join.
Shanghai 3 hour bike tour with coffee break
Embark on an enriching bike tour through the dynamic city of Shanghai, blending adventure, culture, and relaxation. This tour offers an immersive experience, showcasing the city's vibrant neighborhoods, historical sites, and hidden gems.
Tour Highlights:
Exclusive small tour group with up to 6 person
Historical Landmarks and Modern Marvels:
Begin in central Shanghai, cycling through a mix of colonial-era buildings and modern skyscrapers. Visit the Bund and admire the contrasting architectural styles.
Bustling Markets and Serene Parks:
Navigate lively markets and tranquil parks, experiencing both the city's vibrant street life and peaceful green spaces.
Cultural Insights and Local Flavors:
Explore the Former French Concession, with its tree-lined avenues and historic mansions. Learn about local customs and Shanghai’s art scene.
Charming Coffee Break:
Take a break at a quaint local café, savoring freshly brewed coffee and pastries. Enjoy a moment of relaxation and engage with fellow travelers.
Hidden Gems and Scenic Routes:
Discover lesser-known neighborhoods and scenic routes, including hidden temples and vibrant street art, revealing Shanghai’s authentic spirit.
Tour Details:
Price: 300RMB/Person
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Difficulty Level: Easy (suitable for everybody)
Inclusions: Professional guide, bike rental
Flexibility: You can either choose to end the tour at the bund or back to meeting point
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, water bottle, camera
Meeting Point: Central location in Shanghai (details provided upon booking)
Contact: You can add me on wechat 13052007784 or call me directly with the same number to book your tour.
Why Choose This Tour:
Ideal for travelers seeking a unique, active way to explore Shanghai, this tour balances sightseeing, cultural immersion, and relaxation. Suitable for solo travelers, couples, and groups, it promises unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation of Shanghai’s heritage and contemporary charm.
Experience the magic of Shanghai on this captivating bike tour with a coffee break, discovering the city one pedal at a time.
【Inbound Private Trip】Beijing 3-Day Cultural Immersion Tour
pick your own date and let's go!
\*starts with 2 people
tailor-made inbound tour
📍Destination: Beijing China
📅 2026 Private Tour\| Year\-round departures
💵 From $499 incl. 4-star hotels
**Trip at a Glace**
D1 Beijing arrival at Beijing South railway station, met and then visit **The Tian’an Men Square and The Forbidden City** in the afternoonDrive to hotel, check in and free at leisure
🏨 4 star hotel in Beijing
D2 Breakfast served in the Hotel. Drive to Huairou district and trek at **Mutianyu Great Wall,** Lunch at a local restaurant at foot of Mutianyu Great Wall (Self-paid). Return to downtown Beijing and stroll along **Shichahai lake and Yandaixiejie Hutong.** Return to hotel
🏨 4 star hotel in Beijing
🧆 breakfast;
D3 Breakfast served in the hotel and check out Visit **Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven**, departure from Beijing and end your journey here
🧆 breakfast;
jingan badminton social event
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Book club 5月23下午 世纪公园草坪英文读书会- Principles by Ray Dalio
✨ 每一本好书都值得反复阅读,每一次阅读都可能遇见新的自己。
欢迎参加2026年5月23日城市部落英文读书会,社交英语角 weekly Language exchange & bookclub meetup
全球青年草坪英文读书会上海站X国际英语角 Principles by Ray Dalio: Life and Work
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER \* 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD Ray Dalio has provided me with invaluable guidance and insights that are now available to you in #oc#TES , --BILL GATES
参加请扫码报名:
Venue: People Square in Shanghai 上海世纪公园
Cost: RMB 18/person,空降票50元/人,.
Date & time: May 23nd 下午 14:00-17:00
风靡全球的顶级好书,心有原则,行有方圆 \|《原则》在信息爆炸、变化加速的时代,我们比任何时候都更需要一套稳定的思维框架来应对不确定性。 瑞·达利欧的《原则》正是这样一部“方法论宝典”,它将金融巨擘40余年的决策智慧转化为普适的行动指南。 达利欧认为,生活和工作都可以被视为“可优化的机器”,通过系统化的原则实现持续进化。 “Significant\.\.\.The book is both instructive and surprisingly moving\.” —The New York Tim 瑞·达利欧(Ray Dalio),全球最大对冲基金桥水基金创始人,投资界“宏观交易大师”,曾精准预测2008年金融危机
⏰ 时间:5月23日14:00-17:00
📍 地点:上海世纪公园(具体私信)
👥 人数:10-15人 + 国际友人
💰 费用:小红书转发,公益免费
🎲 活动环节抢先看:
🎭 欢乐猜词|用身体和脑洞热个身
🧩 MBTI自我介绍|你是I人还是E人?
💫 Truth or Dare 真心话大冒险|英文版,敢玩吗?
🃏 Never have I ever|听听大家都有什么秘密
🤝 英文私董会|互为彼此的mentor
🎤 小型英式辩论|抽签即兴发言,刺激!
🗣️ 自由社交|聊到尽兴再散场
“Significant...The book is both instructive and surprisingly moving.” —The New York Times
瑞·达利欧(Ray Dalio),全球最大对冲基金桥水基金创始人,投资界“宏观交易大师”,曾精准预测2008年金融危机
Ray Dalio, one of the world’s most successful investors and entrepreneurs, shares the unconventional principles that he’s developed, refined, and used over the past forty years to create unique results in both life and business—and which any person or organization can adopt to help achieve their goals.
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✨ 关于我们:
一群热爱跨文化交流的年轻人
通过英文链接志趣相投的灵魂
在轻松有趣的氛围里
练口语,交朋友,打破舒适圈
无论你英文水平如何
只要你想开口、想交流、想认识新朋友
这里都欢迎你
Event schedule
**活动环节安排:**
本活动参与人群定位为上海工作和生活的喜欢英语、热爱交流分享的青年白领,及高校师生。
Other Schedule 其它环节:
Heads up words guessing欢乐猜词,
MBTI自我介绍 What is your personality,
Never have I ever我有你没有,
Truth or Dare, 真心话大冒险 英文版
英文私董会 Mentor for each other.
British Parliamentary Mini Debate, 小型英式辩论会
话题抽签,即兴发言 想想签英文版 Question Shaker
Free talk for networking自由社交英语时间
In Principles, Dalio shares what he’s learned over the course of his remarkable career. He argues that life, management, economics, and investing can all be systemized into rules and understood like machines. The book’s hundreds of practical lessons, which are built around his cornerstones of “radical truth” and “radical transparency,” include Dalio laying out the most effective ways for individuals and organizations to make decisions, approach challenges, and build strong teams. He also describes the innovative tools the firm uses to bring an idea meritocracy to life, such as creating “baseball cards” for all employees that distill their strengths and weaknesses, and employing computerized decision-making systems to make believability-weighted decisions. While the book brims with novel ideas for organizations and institutions, Principles also offers a clear, straightforward approach to decision-making that Dalio believes anyone can apply, no matter what they’re seeking to achieve.
Here, from a man who has been called both “the Steve Jobs of investing” and “the philosopher king of the financial universe” (CIO magazine), is a rare opportunity to gain proven advice unlike anything you’ll find in the conventional business press.
Ray Dalio is the founder and mentor of Bridgewater Associates, which, over the last forty years, has become the largest and best performing hedge fund in the world. He is the author of [#1]() New York Times Bestseller and [#1]() Amazon Business Book of the Year, Principles. Dalio has appeared on the Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world as well as the Bloomberg Markets list of the 50 most influential people. He lives with his family in Connecticut.
《原则》是全球顶级投资家、桥水基金创始人瑞·达利欧倾注毕生经验写就的经典之作,被誉为“人生与管理的终极指南”。这本书不仅是一位投资大师的经验总结,更是一套应对生活与工作的系统化方法论。瑞·达利欧的《原则》是他一生经验和思考的精华,凝结了其在投资、工作和生活中遵循的基本法则。这些原则帮助他应对挑战、做出明智决策并取得了非凡的成就。
以下是《原则》一书中的100个顶级认知,它们提供了一个独特的视角和实用的框架,助你更好地理解现实、持续成长并追求有意义的人生和事业。
▲ 瑞·达利欧,桥水基金创始人,被誉为"投资界的乔布斯"
如果你还不知道瑞·达利欧,你只需要记住这三件事:
桥水基金:他创立的对冲基金,管理资产峰值超过1600亿美元,是全世界最大的对冲基金;
两次"史诗级"预测:1987年精准预测美股崩盘,2008年金融危机前提前布局,为客户赚得盆满钵满;
极度透明文化:他在桥水推行一种近乎"残酷"的透明文化——任何人都可以当面批评任何人,包括他自己。
但达利欧最了不起的,不是他赚了多少钱。
而是他把"如何做出正确决策"这件事,变成了一套可以复制的原则体系
你当下的所有人生结果,
全是自己一次次选择的总和…
瑞·达利欧(Ray Dalio),全球最大对冲基金桥水基金创始人,投资界“宏观交易大师”,曾精准预测2008年金融危机 。《原则》(2017)是其40年人生与商业经验的沉淀,豆瓣8.3分,全球销量超300万册,核心是一套可复制、可迭代、可量化的人生与工作决策方法论,被誉为“改变世界的思维指南
很多时候你觉得人生不顺,
可能根本不是运气差、遇人不淑,
而是你从没学会为自己的每一个选择兜底。
今天给大家推荐《原则》这本书,
有一条关键性的“原则”,
那就是:“为自己负责”。
作者瑞・达利欧
是全球顶级投资机构桥水基金的创始人,
靠着一套自己总结的行事原则,
把桥水做成了全世界最赚钱的对冲基金之一,
甚至在 2008 年金融危机、
2020 年美股熔断的极端行情里都能稳赚不赔。
这本书就是他把自己 40 多年投资以及生活经验,
全部提炼成了普通人也能直接用的处事准则,
全书分为生活原则和工作原则两大板块,
每一条都是非常受用的干货。
你当下的所有人生结果,
全是自己一次次选择的总和…
这是我最受触动的贯穿全书的核心态度。
境遇不好、遭遇失败的时候,
永远先向内看,别忙着向外找借口。
而很多人是习惯性推卸责任:
工作搞砸了先怪同事不配合、领导要求太苛刻,感情出问题先怪对方不够体贴、不懂迁就,
甚至连没攒下钱都要怪物价太高、工资太低,
却忘了当初敷衍工作的是你、
吵架时不肯好好沟通的是你、
忍不住乱花钱的也是你。
瑞·达利欧的《原则》是他一生经验和思考的精华,凝结了其在投资、工作和生活中遵循的基本法则。这些原则帮助他应对挑战、做出明智决策并取得了非凡的成就。以下是《原则》一书中的100个顶级认知,它们提供了一个独特的视角和实用的框架,助你更好地理解现实、持续成长并追求有意义的人生和事业。
生活原则
作者提出“极度真实、极度透明”的核心原则,认为拥抱现实、应对现实是成功的基础。他强调了从错误中学习的价值,将痛苦视为进步的信号,并提出了“五步流程法”实现目标:设定目标、发现问题、诊断根源、规划方案、坚定执行。
工作原则
将桥水基金独特的“创意择优”文化系统化,强调通过“可信度加权决策”做最佳选择。达利欧认为,组织应像机器一样运行,通过严格的文化和优秀的人来实现目标,而正确的决策需要建立在公开透明、理性表达和合理分歧之上。
瑞·达利欧(Ray Dalio),1949年生于纽约,桥水基金创始人。他从12岁开始投资,后获哈佛商学院MBA学位。1975年,他在纽约的公寓内创立桥水,将其发展为全球最大对冲基金,巅峰管理规模超1600亿美元,在2008年金融危机中逆势盈利。
其成功核心是构建了一套基于“极端真实与透明”的原则化决策系统,并将公司管理理念总结为《原则》一书,风靡全球
Welcome to our weekly booking reading sharing + British Parliamentary Debate, language & cultural exchange meetup event which focus on informal and fun way to meet new people and cultural discussion. All learning levels are welcome to join. We organize weekly events such as book reading sharing, language & cultural exchange, topic presentation, speech and debate. Embrace the opportunity to mingle with like-minded individuals who share a passion for English language learning, cross culture communication and meeting new friend.
我们是一群热爱中外跨文化交流的年轻人,致力于连接拥有相同志趣的朋友,通过组织基于英语交流的多元化的趣味活动,认识一群热爱学习,挑战自己舒适圈的小伙伴,一起探索语言的无限可能!
Are you a bookworm looking for a fun group to discuss your favorite reads with?If you’re interested in meaningful discussions with fellow readers. Look no further and join us! Our book reading meetup is the perfect place for book lovers to come together, share their thoughts, and enjoy an engaging discussion with fellow readers. Our book club sharing session is a great way to engage in lively and friendly discussions, share insights, and meet fellow book lovers. Besides presentation and group discussion about the book of the week, our meetup also includes time to guess words, language games, free talking, mingling and socializing. As always, there's no pressure to have finished the book, we're just here for vibes. Our gathering is not about analyzing the book like a seminar, but more about connecting, sharing ideas, and enjoying a relaxed, social afternoon with fellow book lovers. Also, our discussion topics may go beyond the book, touching on a variety of themes and interests.
放下手机,拒绝宅家。读有趣的书,见有趣的人,欢迎参加本周六城市部落英文读书会,英式辩论赛,用知识链接彼此,让思想碰撞出火花,遇见与你同频共振的朋友。新的一年,给自己的心灵来一场洗礼。遇见城市部落英文读书会欢迎所有喜欢思考,热爱阅读和分享,希望寻求生命里积极的改变的朋友到来。通过阅读分享来进行一场跨越语言与时空的相逢,让我们在繁忙的生活中寻得一片宁静又充满趣味的阅读天地。读书会有团队讨论和自由分享环节,请自由分享自己的观点和看法,也许你就能遇见灵魂的知音。期待与你相遇在知识的殿堂,共同开启一段美好的旅程。
Frequently asked questions:
**Do I have to finish the book to attend**?
Not at all. If you plan to read or have read it, that’s great; if you haven’t touched it, you’re still more than welcome to join. Come and meet like-minded people and connect over the topic as well as the book.
**How can I contribute to the discussion if I haven’t read the book?**
The book is simply a conversation starter - our discussions often branch out into related themes, personal experiences and broader topics of interest. Our gathering is more about socialising and engaging in decent conversations with book lovers, rather than a formal seminar.
**Can I also discuss my own fav book or the book I recently read?**
Absolutely! Our gatherings are all about open conversations, and we’d love to hear your thoughts on any book that’s been captivating to you.
**Is this group open to everyone?**
Yes - this is a friendly and inclusive group, welcoming everyone regardless of gender, sexuality, or background. The event is designed to make it easy to meet and connect with fellow book lovers in our community.
**What if I'm shy about speaking in front of the group?**
No pressure! You're welcome to participate in the way that feels most comfortable for you. Whether you share your views or just listen, your presence is valued. A lot of people come alone - so don't be shy!!
This event will be photographed for promotional purposes. By purchasing a ticket you are consenting to the team using these pictures for our social media channels but you are able to withdraw your consent at any time during the event
Jingan gymnasium Tuesday social badminton event
what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court
Junior Angler KIDS Camp is on air.
If you have kids living with you in Shanghai, I think it is a very interesting outdoor event for parents and kids. We once organized the events for our friends, and they all enjoyed a wonderful experience with their kids.
Let us imagine kids fight the fish, and parents offer their support and help. It is indeed a warm picture all family members might memorize for a long time. Of course, if the event can bring us more future anglers, it will be awesome.
We adopt Catch & Release policy, and all gears and lures are prepared. If you join, you don't need to bring anything but your rain coat just in case.
We also we have the lunch in the ground, where the local countryside food are offered.
How, we have 5 kids from 3 families applied for the event, and the maximum will be 10 families (kids and parents). So if you are interested in, please drop mails to us, and ask for more information or pictures of the events.
askme@fishnfisher.com
Or simply add my WeChat Account "fishnfisher"
SUBSCRIPTION DEADLINE: September, 7th.
Jingan gymnasium Friday social badminton event
what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court
Beyond Fear: Understanding Phobias, Panic Attacks & the Path to Lasting Calm
🔥 What if panic attacks and phobias are not signs of weakness… but learned patterns your mind can change? 🧠
🧠 Phobias and panic attacks can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and deeply limiting—but what if there’s a way to understand how they are created and how transformation becomes possible?
💻In this powerful MOTIVATE Community session, **Chris Collingwood** explores the mechanisms behind phobias, panic responses, and anxiety-driven reactions. Discover how the phobia reduction process works, why the brain creates fear patterns, and alternative approaches that can help people shift from panic and avoidance toward calm and control.
📣This session is designed for anyone struggling with fear, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or anxiety-related responses—and for those curious about how the mind can be retrained through awareness and practical transformation techniques.
📩Join us on **June 7, 2026**, for “**Beyond Fear: Understanding Phobias, Panic Attacks & the Path to Lasting Calm**” with **Chris Collingwood** and discover how fear patterns are formed, how the phobia reduction process works, and practical alternatives for transforming panic and anxiety responses.
**🎯 KEY POINTS / TAKEAWAYS FOR THE AUDIENCE**
✔ Understand the difference between anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias
✔ Learn how phobias are created through mental and emotional conditioning
✔ Discover how the phobia reduction process works
✔ Explore alternative approaches to dealing with phobias and fear responses
✔ Gain insight into how panic attacks develop and escalate
✔ Learn how awareness and cognition influence fear states
**🚀 ADDITIONAL KEY POINTS / BENEFITS**
✔ Build greater emotional awareness and self-understanding
✔ Learn practical ways to interrupt fear-based reactions
✔ Understand how the mind associates meaning with fear triggers
✔ Explore mindset and NLP-based approaches for transformation
✔ Increase confidence in handling uncertainty and intense emotional states
✔ Begin creating a calmer and more resourceful internal response system
**🎙ABOUT THE SPEAKER🎙**
Chris Collingwood has been involved in learning and teaching NLP since 1979. He studied with all the major early developers of NLP and, together with his partner Jules Collingwood, brought NLP co-creator Dr. John Grinder and his partner Carmen Bostic to Australia for many years.
Chris and Jules designed, developed, and accredited the first government-recognized postgraduate qualification in NLP. Their graduate certificate in NLP teaches NLP from first principles, enabling students to master NLP and apply it in their own language and style. Chris has extensive experience applying NLP to learning, coaching, and organizational consulting. His recent focus has been on the thinking, behavior, and organizational patterns of successful entrepreneurs.
**CONTACT DETAILS**
👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/chris.collingwood
👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/inspiritive/
👉Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/collingwoodchris
👉Youtube: www.youtube.com/@InspiritiveAuNLP
👉Website: www.nlp.edu.au and https://overcomeanxiety.org/anxietytransformationpahtway
⏰**June 07, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (**𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆), 𝟭.𝟱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿
5:00 PM GMT+8 China
7:00 PM GMT+10 Australia
5:00 AM GMT-4 New York
11:00 AM GMT+2 Barcelona
📌For first-time attendees please scan the QR code on the flyer or click the following link to register and become part of our enriching live discussion, all at no cost: https://adriancahill.agilecrm.com/forms/6002900926529536
📌Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/86301571361
Log-in: 86301571361
Password: #motivate
🔗 Secure your spot now!
Discover Chinese Tea Culture – Join Me for a Tea Farm Tour
👉 **To join:** Please add Daisy on WeChat at **daisy00233**
**We conduct all discussions over WeChat only.**
Hello, my name is Daisy Wen. I studied English Literature as an undergraduate and later completed an LLB with the University of London.
Beyond academics, I have a long-standing fascination with Chinese tea culture. In China, tea is far more than a beverage. It is deeply woven into history, daily life, etiquette, art, and philosophy. Even the Japanese tea ceremony traces its roots back to tea traditions of the Tang Dynasty.
I am beginning to organize small, relaxed visits to tea farms for those who are genuinely curious about tea — how it is grown, harvested, processed, and appreciated.
If you enjoy meaningful cultural experiences and good conversation over a proper cup of tea, I am forming a WeChat group for like-minded friends.
Let us meet for a cuppa and see where the journey takes us.
Environmental Awareness Events Near You
Connect with your local Environmental Awareness community
Stream Adventure Night, Test Your Local Water - Granville
Hosted by Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District
**Stream Team Sampling Events**
Are you interested in the health of local rivers and streams? You can join the Licking County Soil and Water in a Stream Team assessment. These events are a night filled will fun in the water. We look at habitat, biology, and chemical parameters in waterways that indicate how healthy our water is!
We would love to see you at one of these events!
Family friendly. Free to attend.
June
Wildwood Park, Granville
Where: 785 W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023
Date: 6/11/2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
July
Velvet Ice Cream, Ye Olde Mill
Where:11324 Mount Vernon Rd, Utica, OH 43080
Date: 7/9/2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Hundred Acre Wood Hike
Join us Tuesday (6/2) at 6:30 pm as we hike the Hundred Acre Woods in Westerville. This is a beautiful trail that is filled of hills and roots but a picturesque wooded landscape to hike. Wear your hiking boots if you have them. We will do 2 loops of the 1 mile trail.
COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
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.
Ticks in Licking County - Diseases and Prevention -Johnstown Library - Free
The number of ticks and tick diseases in Ohio have quickly multiplied over the last 10 years. Dean Kreager discusses tick species, tick pathogens, tick-borne diseases, tick bite prevention, and proper tick removal. Kreager is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator with OSU Extension in Licking County
* Lakewood Public Library (in Hebron)- May 26 at 7pm [https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/tick-talk-29621](https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/tick-talk-29621)
* Johnstown public library at 7:00 pm June 8
[https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/ctick-talk-29622](https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/ctick-talk-29622)
Free to attend, no RSVP needed
In Person Event: The Secrets to Mental Health
Mental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it?
How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself.
Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went?
Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence?
Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.
This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage. Jim McCormac
June 17, 2026: Worthington Library. Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage. Jim McCormac. Worthington, Ohio. 7 pm.
Free in-person event: Take Control of Your Mental Health
It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself.
Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went?
Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence?
Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.



















