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Come and join us for a lovely Sunday in good company. We are having a Sunday cafe, where we serve soup, coffee and tea (donation 20-30 kroner). If you play an instrument, we will enjoy to hear you play a few songs for us. We can play some boardgames, or have interesting conversations.

You are invited to experience Asian fusion cuisine in Copenhagen at Tiger Lily. Inspired by uniqueness, beauty, and passion, our hospitality is shaped by communal tables, counter seating, and an open kitchen — creating a shared dining experience in the spirit of Asian hospitality. Enjoy our Ladies’ Lunch, including a starter and main course. Water and coffee are included; other drinks are charged upon consumption. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

**WOMEN’S CIRCLE · Voice of Sophia** **The Wise Woman: Falling Upward into Meaning** The beginning of the year is a time of reflection, inner transition and gentle re-orientation. In this circle, we meet the archetype of the Wise Woman as an inner capacity to hold perspective, meaning, and inner support during times of change, loss, and uncertainty. Together, we explore maturity as integration — a life phase in which what seems to fall apart can become a doorway into depth, wisdom, and a more honest way of living. The circle is inspired by the work of Richard Rohr, Pema Chödrön, and Thomas Moore, and draws on embodied practices, reflection, and symbolic language to support feeling of wholness and inner grounding. **What this circle is about:** • moving from external achievement toward inner meaning • meeting crisis and uncertainty without fixing or bypassing • integrating both light and shadow aspects of lived experience • cultivating care for the soul in everyday life • allowing wisdom to emerge through what has been lived We reflect on personal experience through myths and folk stories — such as Vasilisa the Wise and Hecate — using them as symbolic maps for transition, maturity, and deep feminine knowing. **Circle program (4 hours)** 14:00–14:20 — Arrival & Opening Warm arrival, grounding, and brief introductions. We open with a reflection on maturity as an unfolding process of wisdom and inner support. 14:20–14:35 — Grounding Meditation A guided meditation: meeting uncertainty and inner disorientation while sensing a deeper inner ground beneath it. 14:35–14:55 — Intention Sharing An gentle inquiry into the question: “What am I ready to integrate in my life right now?” 14:55–15:35 — Guided Reflection & Holding Context A guided exploration of themes that support the process: • the Wise Woman as a companion through life transitions • the concept of the two halves of life • staying present when things fall apart • caring for the soul through meaning and depth 15:35–17:35 — Practice Session (with breaks) A sequence of embodied and reflective practices, including: • gentle movement — from instability toward feeling more grounded • journaling practice: “What in my life is asking for care and attention right now?” • small-group reflection on lived experiences of crisis and change • an EFT-based practice focused on acceptance, integration, and feeling more grounded Tea breaks and quiet pauses are woven into the flow. 17:35–18:00 — Closing & Integration A closing round to name one insight or piece of wisdom to carry forward. A short integration meditation and a gentle closing of the circle. Practical details Date: 1 February Time: 14:00–18:00 Location: Strandvejen 685c, 2930 Klampenborg Registration / payment: • 450 DKK — for returning participants (the more circles you attend during the year, the lower the price): [https://betal.mobilepay.dk/d68p](https://betal.mobilepay.dk/d68p?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwYnlhTmk0Vjc2WGt3OTg0VXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5MqduNLgJy_DqQ0At4TeDfc1o-sy3WKEaQ8W4SSWyu8jey3W9mTWbBU_NkYw_aem_71YLT2UGXbvePwWIbgQstA) • 500 DKK — for first-time participants [https://betal.mobilepay.dk/53fw](https://betal.mobilepay.dk/53fw?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwYnlhTmk0Vjc2WGt3OTg0VXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5Qp2VPMMF9DADhqsx6B17XsUPp93zjb7Gkw-o9XZtTgPjRa0bmtGJlG6OWJQ_aem_bBlyHgynJbN3fphHqJmirg) To ensure depth and presence, we work in a small group of up to 10 participants. Advance payment is required to reserve your place. Last day for payment: 30 January. What to bring • a notebook and pen • comfortable clothing • openness to inner listening We do not teach. We do not give answers. We hold the space for you to stay present with your questions, to trust the process, and to allow wisdom to emerge naturally. See less [Taarbæk, Kobenhavn, Denmark](https://www.facebook.com/events/explore/taarb-k-kobenhavn-denmark/106642902703079/)

It is Sunday again! So it is time for us to gather at Bastard Cafe playing games, enjoying a good drink, and having fun in the lovely atmosphere of the Cafe. Everybody is welcome, whether you are new to board games or you are an experienced player. We play everything from Codenames, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, The Resistance, Secret Hitler to more medium-long games like Terraforming Mars, Pandemic, Power Grid, 7 Wonders and Catan. You are welcome to come and play for a few hours or even stay longer if you feel like it! So girls and guys, come and join us for fun and games at Bastard Cafe! :D **FAQ** **Q**: *How can I find you?* **A**: Sometimes we got white flags saying 'Meetup' on the tables, and at other times we simply write the table number in the comment sections. But if you have any trouble finding us you are always welcome to write (chat or comment) and we will gently guide you to our table! :) **Q**: *What language do you speak?* **A**: Since our group is a mix of natives and internationals we primarily speak English. **Q**: *What games do you play?* **A**: All sorts of games! Social deduction games, strategy games, deckbuilding games, dice games, card games, dexterity games, you name it! If there is any game you want to play feel free to put a comment below, or bring it to the table to see if people are interested! **Q**: *For how long do you play?* **A**: As long as people want. We don't have a minimum or maximum time. The timer set from 1:30 pm to 8 pm are merely guiding times. Some leave after a few hours, others play until the cafe close...xD **Q**: *I am going to be 15 minutes late, can I still show up?* **A**: Of course! You are always welcome! Just be aware that people might have already started games if you show up a bit later. **Q**: *What is the average age in the group?* **A**: In general, we are a very mixed age-group but most people are probably in their 20's and 30's. Though by default, anyone no matter the age, gender, or otherwise, is welcome! **Q**: How does visiting the cafe work? **A**: A membership of the cafe cost 150 dkk a year and gives you access to all their games. Else you need a day ticket costing 30 dkk to play all games. There are also free games, but it is required you buy at least one drink from the bar to play them. For more details on the café check out their site: [Bastard Café](https://bastardcafe.dk/)

ISKCON Malmö is welcoming everyone to a very spiritual inspiring Bhakti-yoga feast on Sunday. Adress: Mindfulness Home, Nobelvägen 11, Malmö Program: 15:00-15:30 Bhajans 15:30-16:15 Bhagavad-gita Lecture 16:15-17:30 Gaura-arati, Hare Krishna Kirtan and Prasadam Let us know by marking Attending if you will come so we can arrange for prasadam vegetarian feast accordingly Contact: 070-355 41 91(Emma) We also welcome you to Tempel and reading room. Open for meditation Monday-Friday kl 11:00-15:00

This event is cancelled during the summer, will start again in September 2024. Please contact us for more information 070-355 41 91 Hello! My name is Tanya. I am a Ukrainian, who came to Sweden in February. In Ukraine, I taught knitting classes and made knitted clothes. I will be happy, if I can find people, who love to knit, and share my experience with them in this country. Knitting courses from basic skills to advanced techniques. Classes are held in groups (up to 10 people). One lesson lasts 90 minutes. As a knitting teacher, I have 10 years of experience. Individual approach to students makes this course interesting for both beginners and experienced knitters. Here you can see, what my students and I did - https://www.facebook.com/melangstore/ For the first lesson you need knitting needles No. 3/3.5 and yarn 150m/50gram.

We're a group of writers that meets up every Sunday for a productive writing session. **Here's how the meetup works:** * We gather together, grab some fika, and then we write for an hour. * After the hour is up, we spend some time chatting, sharing ideas and thoughts on writing, and discussing the challenges we've come across. The goal is to **commit to working on your writing project for a set amount of time, all while** **connecting with other writers** and being motivated by the energy of creative minds working hard on their individual projects. You'll have the chance to share your work and receive valuable feedback (if you so wish) or simply enjoy the company of like-minded individuals. -- We're here, **same place, same time, every week.** So if you're feeling up to it, drop by and let's get writing!

Come and join us for a lovely Sunday in good company. We are having a Sunday cafe, where we serve soup, coffee and tea (donation 20-30 kroner). If you play an instrument, we will enjoy to hear you play a few songs for us. We can play some boardgames, or have interesting conversations.

You are invited to experience Asian fusion cuisine in Copenhagen at Tiger Lily. Inspired by uniqueness, beauty, and passion, our hospitality is shaped by communal tables, counter seating, and an open kitchen — creating a shared dining experience in the spirit of Asian hospitality. Enjoy our Ladies’ Lunch, including a starter and main course. Water and coffee are included; other drinks are charged upon consumption. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

**WOMEN’S CIRCLE · Voice of Sophia** **The Wise Woman: Falling Upward into Meaning** The beginning of the year is a time of reflection, inner transition and gentle re-orientation. In this circle, we meet the archetype of the Wise Woman as an inner capacity to hold perspective, meaning, and inner support during times of change, loss, and uncertainty. Together, we explore maturity as integration — a life phase in which what seems to fall apart can become a doorway into depth, wisdom, and a more honest way of living. The circle is inspired by the work of Richard Rohr, Pema Chödrön, and Thomas Moore, and draws on embodied practices, reflection, and symbolic language to support feeling of wholness and inner grounding. **What this circle is about:** • moving from external achievement toward inner meaning • meeting crisis and uncertainty without fixing or bypassing • integrating both light and shadow aspects of lived experience • cultivating care for the soul in everyday life • allowing wisdom to emerge through what has been lived We reflect on personal experience through myths and folk stories — such as Vasilisa the Wise and Hecate — using them as symbolic maps for transition, maturity, and deep feminine knowing. **Circle program (4 hours)** 14:00–14:20 — Arrival & Opening Warm arrival, grounding, and brief introductions. We open with a reflection on maturity as an unfolding process of wisdom and inner support. 14:20–14:35 — Grounding Meditation A guided meditation: meeting uncertainty and inner disorientation while sensing a deeper inner ground beneath it. 14:35–14:55 — Intention Sharing An gentle inquiry into the question: “What am I ready to integrate in my life right now?” 14:55–15:35 — Guided Reflection & Holding Context A guided exploration of themes that support the process: • the Wise Woman as a companion through life transitions • the concept of the two halves of life • staying present when things fall apart • caring for the soul through meaning and depth 15:35–17:35 — Practice Session (with breaks) A sequence of embodied and reflective practices, including: • gentle movement — from instability toward feeling more grounded • journaling practice: “What in my life is asking for care and attention right now?” • small-group reflection on lived experiences of crisis and change • an EFT-based practice focused on acceptance, integration, and feeling more grounded Tea breaks and quiet pauses are woven into the flow. 17:35–18:00 — Closing & Integration A closing round to name one insight or piece of wisdom to carry forward. A short integration meditation and a gentle closing of the circle. Practical details Date: 1 February Time: 14:00–18:00 Location: Strandvejen 685c, 2930 Klampenborg Registration / payment: • 450 DKK — for returning participants (the more circles you attend during the year, the lower the price): [https://betal.mobilepay.dk/d68p](https://betal.mobilepay.dk/d68p?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwYnlhTmk0Vjc2WGt3OTg0VXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5MqduNLgJy_DqQ0At4TeDfc1o-sy3WKEaQ8W4SSWyu8jey3W9mTWbBU_NkYw_aem_71YLT2UGXbvePwWIbgQstA) • 500 DKK — for first-time participants [https://betal.mobilepay.dk/53fw](https://betal.mobilepay.dk/53fw?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwYnlhTmk0Vjc2WGt3OTg0VXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5Qp2VPMMF9DADhqsx6B17XsUPp93zjb7Gkw-o9XZtTgPjRa0bmtGJlG6OWJQ_aem_bBlyHgynJbN3fphHqJmirg) To ensure depth and presence, we work in a small group of up to 10 participants. Advance payment is required to reserve your place. Last day for payment: 30 January. What to bring • a notebook and pen • comfortable clothing • openness to inner listening We do not teach. We do not give answers. We hold the space for you to stay present with your questions, to trust the process, and to allow wisdom to emerge naturally. See less [Taarbæk, Kobenhavn, Denmark](https://www.facebook.com/events/explore/taarb-k-kobenhavn-denmark/106642902703079/)

It is Sunday again! So it is time for us to gather at Bastard Cafe playing games, enjoying a good drink, and having fun in the lovely atmosphere of the Cafe. Everybody is welcome, whether you are new to board games or you are an experienced player. We play everything from Codenames, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, The Resistance, Secret Hitler to more medium-long games like Terraforming Mars, Pandemic, Power Grid, 7 Wonders and Catan. You are welcome to come and play for a few hours or even stay longer if you feel like it! So girls and guys, come and join us for fun and games at Bastard Cafe! :D **FAQ** **Q**: *How can I find you?* **A**: Sometimes we got white flags saying 'Meetup' on the tables, and at other times we simply write the table number in the comment sections. But if you have any trouble finding us you are always welcome to write (chat or comment) and we will gently guide you to our table! :) **Q**: *What language do you speak?* **A**: Since our group is a mix of natives and internationals we primarily speak English. **Q**: *What games do you play?* **A**: All sorts of games! Social deduction games, strategy games, deckbuilding games, dice games, card games, dexterity games, you name it! If there is any game you want to play feel free to put a comment below, or bring it to the table to see if people are interested! **Q**: *For how long do you play?* **A**: As long as people want. We don't have a minimum or maximum time. The timer set from 1:30 pm to 8 pm are merely guiding times. Some leave after a few hours, others play until the cafe close...xD **Q**: *I am going to be 15 minutes late, can I still show up?* **A**: Of course! You are always welcome! Just be aware that people might have already started games if you show up a bit later. **Q**: *What is the average age in the group?* **A**: In general, we are a very mixed age-group but most people are probably in their 20's and 30's. Though by default, anyone no matter the age, gender, or otherwise, is welcome! **Q**: How does visiting the cafe work? **A**: A membership of the cafe cost 150 dkk a year and gives you access to all their games. Else you need a day ticket costing 30 dkk to play all games. There are also free games, but it is required you buy at least one drink from the bar to play them. For more details on the café check out their site: [Bastard Café](https://bastardcafe.dk/)

ISKCON Malmö is welcoming everyone to a very spiritual inspiring Bhakti-yoga feast on Sunday. Adress: Mindfulness Home, Nobelvägen 11, Malmö Program: 15:00-15:30 Bhajans 15:30-16:15 Bhagavad-gita Lecture 16:15-17:30 Gaura-arati, Hare Krishna Kirtan and Prasadam Let us know by marking Attending if you will come so we can arrange for prasadam vegetarian feast accordingly Contact: 070-355 41 91(Emma) We also welcome you to Tempel and reading room. Open for meditation Monday-Friday kl 11:00-15:00

This event is cancelled during the summer, will start again in September 2024. Please contact us for more information 070-355 41 91 Hello! My name is Tanya. I am a Ukrainian, who came to Sweden in February. In Ukraine, I taught knitting classes and made knitted clothes. I will be happy, if I can find people, who love to knit, and share my experience with them in this country. Knitting courses from basic skills to advanced techniques. Classes are held in groups (up to 10 people). One lesson lasts 90 minutes. As a knitting teacher, I have 10 years of experience. Individual approach to students makes this course interesting for both beginners and experienced knitters. Here you can see, what my students and I did - https://www.facebook.com/melangstore/ For the first lesson you need knitting needles No. 3/3.5 and yarn 150m/50gram.

We're a group of writers that meets up every Sunday for a productive writing session. **Here's how the meetup works:** * We gather together, grab some fika, and then we write for an hour. * After the hour is up, we spend some time chatting, sharing ideas and thoughts on writing, and discussing the challenges we've come across. The goal is to **commit to working on your writing project for a set amount of time, all while** **connecting with other writers** and being motivated by the energy of creative minds working hard on their individual projects. You'll have the chance to share your work and receive valuable feedback (if you so wish) or simply enjoy the company of like-minded individuals. -- We're here, **same place, same time, every week.** So if you're feeling up to it, drop by and let's get writing!

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

The February Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **February 3rd, 2025 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined in person by **David Pickering**. You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at **[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** [Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27861114692350?p=lHdrSV1OOELhLnCiAg)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person. If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails. Agenda: **5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees. **6:00 PM EST**: Updates and announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details. **7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment. We hope to see you there! Session Abstract **No Map Required: Geospatial Analytics Directly in Your Data Warehouse** Think geospatial analysis requires specialized GIS software? Think again. This session introduces you to shapefiles and spatial operations right inside your database—no mapping application required. We'll demystify shapefiles (what they are, how they work, and where to get them) and show you how nearly every modern database —from DuckDB to Snowflake, supports spatial operations. You'll see practical demos covering spatial joins, distance calculations, and how to determine if two shapes interact with each other. Whether you're a data engineer optimizing delivery routes, an analyst aggregating metrics by geography, or a BI developer building location-aware dashboards, this session will show you how to unlock powerful spatial capabilities already built into your database stack—no specialized tools required. \*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.

I love my job and one of the main things I do is help customers get going with any of the data technologies at Microsoft. Right now there are a lot of my customers asking about Microsoft Fabric. It's hard to weave across all the shiny new options across the Fabric landscape, let alone figure out where it fits into your organization. In this session we'll focus on answering one question - how can I get data into Fabric? We'll talk through the "it depends" options and see some of the options in live demos.

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)

**Caller: Dan Kappus** **Band: Trillium** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Hall Museum of Geology at The Ohio State University, will be presenting a program he has wanted to share with us for a long time: Plate Tectonics. His description of his program: Continents on the move - Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents - it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and fossils are where they are. This talk examines the evidence for continental drift, why it was disbelieved, and explains how the more-encompassing theory of plate tectonics was developed and eventually proven. Dale is an energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining speaker and this will be another wonderful program by Dale. Hope to see you there! Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon