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Commence 2026 with the Viennese glamour and gaiety of [National Symphony Orchestra Ireland’s traditional New Year’s Day Gala. Please arrange your own ticket. ](https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/nsoi-new-years-day-26/#booking-options)Feel welcome to add your seat number to the comments for others to purchase adjacent seats. Program: **Johann Strauss II** Overture to *Die Fledermaus* **Johann Strauss II** Czardas from *Die* *Fledermaus* **Hellmesberger Jr.** *Kleiner Anzeiger Galopp* **Lehár** *Gold and Silver Waltz* **Lehár** ‘Vilja-Lied’ (*The Merry Widow*) **Johann Strauss II** *Wiener Blut* (*Vienna Blood*) **Korngold** *Straussiana* **Josef Strauss** *Music of the Spheres* **Johann Strauss II** *Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka* **Heuberger** ‘Im Chambre séparée’ (*Der Opernball*) **Johann Strauss II** *Thunder and Lightning Polka* **Arditi** *Il bacio* (*The Kiss*) **Johann Strauss II** *Emperor Waltz* **Johann Strauss I** Radetzky *March7*

## Sofa to Summit Challenge Jan 26 ### About The Challenge and what it entails: This is a 4 week challenge, building up to you getting to the summit of Lugnaquillia (925m) Leinster’s highest Point. **Come Join us this great challenge**! It is a great way to get fit, lose some of those pounds, put on eating all those mince pies!, enjoy incredible scenery and socialize at the same time. We will start you off on the sofa to summit challenge with a relatively easy walk while gradually increasing the length and altitude of the walks each week. The course starts with our first walk on Jan 3rd and continues on gradually to the final summit on Jan 24th. * Details of the walks and meeting locations etc will be emailed to you when you sign up. * If any of the Walks need to get cancelled due to weather conditions we will postpone it for another day. * Car Pooling and Transport will be organized for each walk. * There will also be a 50% discount offer for our Walking Club membership for those who sign up. [Read more here](https://www.hilltoptreks.com/guided-walks-and-hikes-ireland/sofa-to-summit-challenge)

1. * Kick off **2026** with a hilly cycle to the lovely village of **Enniskerry**, then back to Dublin by **Glencree village** and over the **Featherbeds**, finishing with a nice downhill into Rathfarnham **Level of difficulty**: 60km, 710m climbing NOTE: We will be keeping an even pace on this cycle. Here is our plan for the day. 1️⃣ We leave from Cafe Nero at 930am 2️⃣Cycle out to Eniskerry where we stop for coffee 3️⃣ Continue to Glencree, over the Featherbeds, and back to Rathfarnham 4️⃣ All going well we should be back in the city centre easily by 2 pm Please wear a helmet and bring a tube, etc, in case you get a puncture. Please note - It is every participant's responsibility to ride safely, follow the rules of the road, and come prepared with the proper equipment. WAIVER & RELEASE: We are a group composed of volunteers. We are not a professional organisation. As such, each of us is responsible for our own safety and well-being during an organised event. The organiser(s) is not in any way responsible for any participant on the trip. However, as a group of friends, we make an effort to look out for one another to the best of our ability. By joining this event, you and your guests agree to and accept the following waiver and liability amendment to the Meetup Terms of Service at https://www.meetup.com/terms/ ; 1. My guests and I have read the Meetup Terms of Service at https://www.meetup.com/terms/ and hereby amend it to include the same waiver and release therein to this event's organiser(s) and participants.

***AFTER New Year's DAY Guided Hike with navigations tips up to Lugnaqullia, Co.Wicklow*** *Walking in the Wicklow Mountains with a qualified mountaineering Ireland mountain leader / instructor is a great way to step out of your comfort zone, to discover another side of the Wicklow mountains with its wildlife and biodiversity, where the spectacular views of the lowland surroundings can be enjoyed from a summit.* *I’ll explain about the geology and Ireland during the last Ice Ages. The origin of the Irish Peat, the first people which transformed the Irish landscape together with the origin of the boulders which were used to create field boundaries and used as building materials over the centuries to come. You will also learn about the flora and fauna, the origin of the landscape and historical events which took place in the area.* *In addition to this you will learn how to read and set a map using a compass. I’ll give you some navigation tips together with some elements of the mountain skills syllabus including mountain hazards.* *Our hikes are not only enjoyable but, educative too.* *Duration: 6h30 included breaks* *What gear do I need! **It will be Very Cold*** *Wear comfortable clothing like - leggings, tracksuit bottoms, breathable T-Shirt and fleece & an extra warm layer. Be ready for the rain and pack a rain jacket and rain trousers. A hat and gloves to keep you safe from the wind. Wear good sturdy walking shoes or hillwalking boots with woolly or synthetic socks. Have a backpack with water (minimum 1.5 litres, sandwiches and snacks, coffee, or tea. There is nothing more rewarding than a nice cup of coffee or tea drunk on top of the mountain. Don’t forget to bring first aid kit with plaster and bandages, personal medicine, inhaler, epipen etc.* **NOTE: SOME HIKING EXPERIENCES OR GOOD LEVEL OF FITNESS ARE ESSENCIAL** *Maps and a compass will be supplied for the day. Have your phone fully charged.* *If you have any additional questions please, don’t hesitate to contact us.* *Mountainadventures74; 0879691193* THE STARTING LOCATION and TIME will be given upon Booking

Come join the Go Beyond Ski Week 2026. Our trips are open to all levels from complete beginner up to the seasoned piste shredders!!! **TRIP DATES: 4th-11th January 2026** **LOCATION: Serre Chevalier - France** ***PACKAGE INCLUDES*** * Airport Transfers - Turin Airport * 7 Nights B&B Hotel Mont Thabor * 3 Course Dinner on FIVE evenings * 6 Day Full Valley Lift pass * 6 Day Equipment Rental Package ***NOT INCLUDED*** * Return Flights * Insurance ***PRICE: €1300 per person sharing*** \*Should you like your own room for the week there is a supplement of €300\* ***The Resort - Serre Chevalier - France*** Serre Chevalier has 250 km of pristine pistes and is one of the Alps largest ski areas. The resort with 13 villages is spread over 4 main areas: Briancon, Chantemerle, Villeneuve la Salle and le Monetier les Bains, at the gates of the Ecrins National Park.It offers great skiing in a high mountain atmosphere, peaceful skiing in the mélèzes woods, family skiing in special areas and more! With the addition of snowboarding and adventurous off-piste trips there really is one Serre Che for everyone! ***Accommodation*** During your trip you will stay in the lovely Hotel Mont Thabor in Villeneuve. Located just a 2-minute walk from the Aravet gondola and the historic village of La-Salle-Les-Alpes this is an ideal location to make the most of your holiday. Villeneuve is at the centre of the Serre Chevalier Valley making it the perfect base to explore the area. Villeneuve allows easy access to Briancon, Europe’s highest city at the heart of which is a beautifully preserved fortified medieval city.As well as their comfortable bedrooms the hotel has a brand-new wellness area offering sauna, Hammam and unlimited herbal teas to help recharge the batteries.Breakfast will be served each morning in the newly renovated breakfast/bar area. ***Dinner:*** Your package will include a 3-course dinner on 5 nights in the restaurant L’Equilibre located just behind the hotel. ***Ski School*** Should you wish to book ski school we can arrange 6 Day Group Lessons for all levels at an additional cost of €210 with our friends in Ski Connections. Groups lessons must be pre booked which we take care of for you but can be paid for on your arrival.Private lessons are also available and can be arranged at any stage throughout your week. The guys at Ski Connections who you will meet on Day 1 will be more than happy to chat through any questions you have and help you find the right private lesson option for you. ***Equipment Rental*** A standard (Blue) 6 Day Rental pack is included in your package. This will include, Skis, Boots, Poles & Helmet. For the Boarders, Board, Bindings & Boots. These can be upgraded at a small additional cost. ***TRANSFERS*** We don’t believe in visiting every hotel along the way, so we offer a private door to door transfer from Turin Airport. Transfer time is approximately 2 hours if conditions are good but may vary if there is heavy snow along the way. ***FLIGHTS*** Flights are the only thing you will need to take care of yourself and below are the recommended flights we will be travelling on. If you are travelling earlier or from another airport, we ask that you meet us for the transfer in Turin airport as there will only be one transfer time available. **AIRLINE:** RYANAIR 4th January 2026 Dublin – Turin @ 06.45 11th January 2026 Turin – Dublin @ 10.35 For more info visit www.gobeyondadventure.ie or drop us an email info@gobeyondadventure.ie We hope to see you on the slopes!!

Sunday Walk in St. Anne’s Park. We will be meeting at the Red Stable Gate in St Anne’s Park, how to get there you can get the 130 Bus there and yes, there is a car park too. We can go to the Olive Room Cafè before or after the walk, there is toilets inside and outside the premises. The walk will be around 1 in half hours long, dogs are welcome too on leads! It is optional to do Dollymount Beach too, where is there is a Cafè there called Happy Out, there is inside and outside seating too, if you want to go their. Every event is €5 but that pays for the month and you do to pay anymore for the month. I hope to see you there Thomas

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Volunteer with Westerville Queer Collective and the Neurospicy Meetup to build care packages for local unhoused folks, which will be distributed throughout local camps and neighborhoods via Heer2Serve (501c3). Will you donate any items? If so, comment what will you bring Please make sure clothing items are clean and if you’re donating food, ready to be eaten without a stove or microwave. We expect to assemble around 50-100 packages, so if you’ll purchase items, please consider that amount (ie bulk individually packaged candies etc.). Fun and interesting book or entertainment item donation also welcome! Package assembly will take place on January 17th from 10-12 am. Location TBA but will be in Westerville, Ohio.

Start the New Year off right! Join us as we get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event to distribute food at the Champion Food Pantry! We’ve created a great little community of Movie Group friends! Rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve people in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: The Champion Food Pantry provides needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. For this event, we’ll be volunteering to help with Food Distribution during client pick up times. Our group will receive on-the-spot training from some of their seasoned regular volunteers. PLAN FOR CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: Please arrive by 2:45pm. Our volunteer time will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm. LOCATION & PARKING: The Champion Food Pantry is located at 1460 S. Champion Ave in Columbus. Parking is located in the lot on Frebis across from the pantry. Please enter through the door marked "Volunteers enter here” on Frebis Ave. A map has been uploaded to the photos. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the majority of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. No shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will mak you ineligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. LINKS & INFO: Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: • Champion Food Pantry Civil Rights Training: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Parking and Entrance: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0wI-AwOYLY • Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/foodpantrieschampion THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others in our community! But the benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering can provide a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Thanks for your help and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.