Flute Choir

We are a President's Distinguished Club and welcome new guests! Meeting is every Wednesday.

Is the gray weather leaving you feeling a little sluggish? It's time to trade the "winter hibernation" for some high-energy harmony! 🎶 Whether you’re a lifelong singer or haven’t read music since middle school, **Chesapeake Harmony Chorus** is looking for voices like yours. We’re more than just a choir; we’re a community that finds energy and purpose through four-part harmony. **Why Join Us?** * **Instant Energy:** Singing is a proven mood-booster (perfect for this time of year!). * **Find Your Tribe:** Connect with a supportive, fun-loving group of people. * **Get Spring-Ready:** We’re currently prepping for our spring season—it’s the perfect time to jump in. **What to Expect:** A typical rehearsal includes a physical and vocal warm-up, working repertoire, and plenty of laughs. No pressure—just come ready to listen or join in when ready! Come see what we're all about! You don't need experience, just a love for singing and the ability to carry a tune. We provide the rest: * 🎶 **Expert Vocal Coaching** (It's free!) * 👭 **Instant Sisterhood** and Lasting Friendships * 🎄 **Guaranteed Performance Opportunities** for the Holidays! **Ready to find your voice?** * **When:** Wednesdays at 7:00 PM * **Where:** 1358 Millersville Road Millersville, MD 21108 * **RSVP:** Just show up, or message us to let us know you're coming! * **What to bring:** "Just bring your voice. We can't wait to meet you!" Also suggested: wear comfortable shoes for the risers and maybe a bottle of water. **We can’t wait to meet you. Just show up and we’ll handle the rest!** You can find out more about us at our website, [[www.ChesapeakeHarmony.org](http://www.chesapeakeharmony.org/)]

Talk For Change (Club 1059567) is a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member can develop communication and leadership skills, which, in turn, foster self-confidence and personal growth. We meet the first and third Wednesday of every month at 6:45 pm with online and in-person meetings. If you want to attend in person, we meet at Madhatters Restaurant, 1319 Connecticut Avenue, 1 block south of Dupont Circle, in Washington, DC. Contact us for more information (and to get the Zoom link for online attendance): contactusform-1059567@toastmastersclubs.org. http://talkforchange.toastmastersclubs.org/agenda-739269.html

LOVE 2 SING? Join our weekly rehearsal on Wednesday nights to see what we are all about! Harbor City Music Company is an internationally-recognized Sweet Adelines a cappella show chorus. We invite you to come see what we’re all about. We are actively seeking new voices and smiling faces to join our world-class chorus. We invite you to visit our rehearsal and take part in vocal training, make music with us, and enjoy the opportunity to learn from our Master Director Michael Gellert. We rehearse every Wednesday night in Severna Park, MD from 7:00-10:00 pm. Whether you are an experienced singer or simply enjoy singing in your shower, we invite you to come check us out and enjoy an evening of music and camaraderie. No experience is necessary! To attend our rehearsal, contact our Membership Coordinator at *membership@harborcitymusiccompany.org* or go to our website at *[https://harborcitymusiccompany.org/schedule/](http://harborcitymusiccompany.org/schedule)* and fill out the form at the bottom of the page. We will respond as quickly as possible to provide you more information about attending our in-person rehearsals.

**Tired of surface-level conversations?** Join us for *Ditch the Small Talk*—an evening of deep, real connection with strangers who are down to go there. We’ll meet at the church (we are a secular group), break into small groups, and draw questions from a deck of cards designed to spark vulnerable, honest conversations. ***Rules:*** 1. Don't debate politics. 2. Keep what is shared in the group within the group. 3. If you need to use your phone, step away from your group first. \*\*If you show up late, please hop into a group and don't interrupt the speaker. Just sit down in a group of your choice, and they'll bring you up to speed when whoever is talking finishes. Community of Christ church: 3526 Massachusetts Ave.

**Advance ticket sales have ended but plenty of additional tickets remain available at the door.** [Profs and Pints DC](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **"The Irish and America's Revolution,"** with Sam Fisher, an associate professor of history at Catholic University of America, scholar of colonial America and early modern Britain and Ireland, and author of *The Gaelic and Indian Origins of the American Revolution.* [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/dc-irish-american-revolution](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/dc-irish-american-revolution) .] What impact did the American Revolution have on Ireland? What role did Ireland and Irish people play in the American Revolution? Hear these questions tackled—and keep your St. Patrick's Day celebration going yet another day—by coming to Washington D.C.’s Hill Center for a fascinating discussion of the many connections between Ireland and America in the Revolutionary War era. Dr. Sam Fisher, an expert on eighteenth-century Ireland, Scotland and America, will examine the influence that earlier Irish patriots had on the constitutional thought of the American patriots. He’ll also talk about the shared commitment of the American revolutionaries and Irish patriots to resisting British control. You’ll learn why those Irish patriots were Protestant colonists and not—as you might suspect—Irish Catholics, who were more likely to support the monarchy. Speaking of Irish Catholics, we’ll look at poems (and maybe even sing a song) in Irish to get their take on the Revolution, and we’ll look at why the failure to fully include them in the Irish patriot cause led to its failure. Professor Fisher will shine light on the dark side of this American-Irish patriot network, which was held together not only by ideas about liberty but also by both groups’ fears that the British empire had begun to favor Irish Catholics (along with other “internal enemies” like enslaved people, Indians, and Scottish Highlanders) even more than loyal Protestant colonists. Long before the potato famine, Ireland and America were already building a shared history. Join us for an evening of pints, poems, and patriots when we'll reflect on the origins of the special connection between Ireland and the United States. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID.) Image: From an 1870 Francis Wheatley painting Irish Patriot Party leader Henry Gratten addressing the Irish House of Commons.

Agricultural Research Center Toastmasters is conducting a 5-session Public Speaking Workshop. The sessions will be held in person on Wednesdays March 4-April 1, 2026 at 5:00-7:00 pm. This workshop will (1) help you overcome nervousness, (2) boost your self-confidence, (3) make you a more organized speaker, and (4) teach you 'secrets' of public speaking. Email contact-3039@toastmastersclubs.org for more information. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ARE YOU READY FOR A LIFE-CHANGING, CAREER-ENHANCING EXPERIENCE? The Agricultural Research Center Toastmasters in Beltsville, Maryland meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month to practice our communication and leadership skills. We follow the educational program of Toastmasters International. We have great success individually and as a group. Our members are from different cultures and backgrounds. Several of us are scientists for the US Department of Agriculture. Others work at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. Our members also are tax preparers, translators, and teachers. Each year in the spring we hold a beginners class. The next class will be in March 2026. Visit our webpage at http://arc.toastmastersclubs.org/ .

The arrival of spring is reason for song! See you at SOJO! Seasoned SOJO'ers already know the program, but below are all the details which may be helpful to our new members. MOST IMPORTANT POINTS: 1. If you have copies of Rise Up Singing and Rise Again, please bring them. If you don't, we may have some extras available for you to borrow (one time only, please). Both books are easy to find and order online. And here's a link to find YouTube Videos of any song in either book. https://www.riseupandsing.org/songs/search 2. Feel free to bring lyrics and chords to hand out for songs not in the books. If you'd like to bring a song that most people don't know well, see if you can find a YouTube link and post it in the comments when you RSVP. We'd like to listen a few times before the SOJO to get the hang of it. 3. Bring something to drink, as singing is likely to make you thirsty. 4. We appreciate (but do not require) contributions to cover our room rental costs of $75 per session. 5. Please do RSVP. It helps us know how to set up the room and allows us to contact you if we have to cancel. *** FURTHER DETAILS, if you like: * Our regular gatherings take place on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. We meet from 2 to 5 p.m. with a break around 3:30. You can come for the whole time or just part of it. If you can arrive a little early to help set up or stay a little late to help put things back in order, that would be great. Occasionally we take pictures of our events. If you would rather not be photographed, just politely let the person with the camera know and step out of view. We'll be respectful of your wishes. Whether you're new to SOJO or not so new, we look forward to singing and playing with you!

Join us on Wednesday, March 18, 8:00-10:30 PM. Robert Mills (guest caller from PA) leads the dancing while David Knight (fiddle), Elisabeth Epstein (flute), Liz Donaldson (piano) play Register: [https://www.fsgw.org/event-6562814](https://www.fsgw.org/event-6562814?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExN1VrTWpnbmdRSXFSVWh3anNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR79SGqH65Tb9IFcJbJJ6IsRwK1PFBrKB6y-hYQco5FUNNO87CTTAM0fR-2Bog_aem_1x2xPYAqQMqgd2UvL4ayuA) (Please note, you are not registered by responding on meetup, you must register through the FSGW website, or at the door if tickets are available) The FSGW weekly English Country Dance offers delightful dancing, led by talented callers, accompanied by top-notch musicians playing a wide variety of instruments. The crowd is friendly and enthusiastic; new dancers are always welcome and can get an informal lesson if they arrive around 7:30. You don't need to bring a partner, or dress up. * If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select "first time free" when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. Covid Protocol: masks and vaccinations are encouraged but not required. Some dancers are sensitive to fragrances, and they are grateful when you skip the perfume and scented after-shave. Additional information about this weekly event is available on the English Country Dance (in-person) web page. [https://www.fsgw.org/ecd](https://www.fsgw.org/ecd) **Pay at the door:** Admission - $15 FSGW Members, $8 Students and those with limited income, $17 Others. **Questions?** Email English Country Dance * **We look forward to dancing with you!**

**NOTE: AN RSVP ON MEETUP DOES NOT SERVE AS A BOOKED SPOT. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.** 😆 **[Queer Night Out: Michelle Buteau Comedy Show](https://www.lesbifriendstravel.com/events/queer-night-out-michelle-buteau)** 📍 Warner Theatre 📅 Saturday, March 20, 2026 ⏰ 7:30 PM Bold humor. Big personality. Sold-out show. Lesbifriends Travel invites you to join us for a hilarious night with Michelle Buteau, comedian, actress, and creator of Netflix’s hit series Survival of the Thickest. Michelle is also known for hosting The Circle, her unforgettable role in Always Be My Maybe, and her signature comedy style that blends fearless storytelling, sharp cultural commentary, and laugh-out-loud honesty. And the best part? This show is sold out. Our group will enjoy premium suite seating at Warner Theatre. There will be two suites side-by-side in the first row of their section, offering elevated views and a comfortable, intimate vantage point to enjoy the show. 🎟 **Ticket Info You Should Know:** * Tickets are $180 each * Tickets must be purchased **[HERE](https://www.lesbifriendstravel.com/events/queer-night-out-michelle-buteau)** * Only 4 tickets are available * This is a meet-up opportunity and we are not affiliated with the show or venue 🍽 **Dinner Hangout:** For those who buy tickets and want to connect, we’ll be organizing **a dinner before the show**. If interested, we’ll add you to the list and send restaurant details **at least one week before the show**. **Who This Is For:** Black queer folks who love sharp comedy, sold-out shows, and memorable nights out in great company. ✨ Lesbifriends Travel invites you to grab a seat, laugh out loud, and enjoy a premium comedy experience in community. **Note:** By attending this outing, you agree to being photographed. However, if communicated, we will try our best not to capture you in photos and post you publicly. That request must be communicated ahead of time/at the beginning of the outing to photographer and host.

Namaste and Blessings! We welcome you to join us for a House Kirtan Concert on **Sunday, March 22** in **Silver Spring MD** (address below) ***4:00 - 6:00 pm. (****mask optional)* ***We chant the Hanuman Chalisa at 4 pm – after which there is a break and regular chanting begins at 4:30 pm*** \~\~***Doors open at 3:45 pm - come early to get settled*** \~\~ **Please note:** This kirtan will be live-streamed using **Facebook Live** on this page: Bhakti Chant Kirtan (from 4 to 6 pm) **So about kirtan in Silver Spring** \- this is a private residence \- open to the public \- all are welcome \- bring a friend\, the family\, the kids\, the parents\, the spouse \- comfortable setting\. If you want to sit on the floor, it might be wise to bring something to sit on - Zafu or pillow or the like. *This is chanting with meditation* - we chant in Sanskrit and English, mantras and bhajans, honoring the many aspects of the Divine. ***Feel free to bring a percussion instrument***, if you are moved to do so. (This will be percussion by committee!) 
***Donation***: Suggested $10-20 (no one turned away) **On Paypal:** [paypal.me/RufusJuskus](http://paypal.me/RufusJuskus) **On Venmo**: Rufus-Juskus \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Snacks afterwards!** 

Many thanks -- peace and blessings to all! -Rufus Juskus **Address:** **9516 Pin Oak Drive** **Silver Spring MD 20910** The event page for this event on Facebook is here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F8UJiGtk6/

Eric Byrd Trio has energized audiences worldwide for 25 years with swing, bebop, gospel, and blues. Honored with Maryland’s Independent Artist Award and a Governor’s Citation, they celebrate decades of acclaimed global performances. Bring a chair. We sit near the front to the right facing the band.

Judy Cook has been captivating audiences for well over 30 years by making the great ballads come alive, and by providing opportunities for rousing choruses. She knows a great many songs and continues to find new ones. On March 21st at 3:00pm, Judy will be returning to FSGW for a house concert featuring some of her favorite songs at Kathie Mack’s home in Takoma Park. Expect songs of love, supernatural beings, animals real and imaginary, strong women, songs of hope and encouragement, and songs about singing. Dennis will be adding his harmonies to a number of Judy’s songs. After the concert there will be a short break followed by a time to share songs in an open sing. Suggested minimum donation: $15. Contributions of food or drink to share would be most welcome. For further information, reservations or directions, contact Kathie Mack at [kpmack2@gmail.com](mailto:kpmack2@gmail.com), or call 301-270-5367 (leave a voicemail; landline doesn’t take texts). Accessibility info: Cats are in residence and there are 6 steps up to the front door.

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

# **Band and caller TBA** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** 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 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. 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. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

An elegant evening of blind chocolate tasting, accompanied by five diverse quality French wines. We will have an assortment of French cheeses and meats to accompany the wine. Co-hosted by Paris 75 and Dublin Toy Emporium, in Historic Downtown Dublin. Arrive at 6:30pm at Paris 75 for a glass of French sparkling wine to start your evening and other wines and food will be next door at Dublin Toy Emporium. Dress is business casual or cocktail dress. Details to follow. Estimated cost will be $40. Your reservation will not be firm until you Venmo or Zelle the Organizer. **Faire la Fête NV Brut Sparkling** (Crémant de Limoux) 90 Pts WE - Aromas of wet stone meet tart green pears on the nose of this sparkling wine. Beautifully structured, the palate is chalky and displays tart green apple, wildflowers and lemon pith flavors with a crisp finish. **2000 Château Piron Montagne-Saint-Émilion - Merlot - Cab. Sauv.** CT – 94 Pts - Medium ruby color intensity, with a slight browning on around the rim. Pronounced aromas and flavors of plum, cedar, mushrooms and earth. Tannins are slight at this point. Alcohol is moderate. Finish is moderately long. **2022 Les Sources de Montmiral – Gigondas** 91 Pts Jancis Robinson – Syrah 20% – Grenache 70% – Mourvèdre 10%. Soil: Very stony alluvial terraces and steep hillsides. Aroma: Bouquet of violets and red fruits in its youth, then evolving towards nuances of undergrowth, cloves and tobacco. Tannins: Velvety and soft. Taste: Fleshy palate. It gives a spicy and harmonious finish from the exceptional Terrior of the Dentelles de Montmiral Massif. **2023 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru "La Fussière"** 92-94 Pts Vinous. The 2023 Maranges La Fussières 1er Cru Rouge is blended with 30% whole bunch. This has an understated bouquet with light earthy red fruit with sous-bois and mineral scents. It opens succinctly in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiseled tannins, very poised, airy and transparent yet with real weight and presence on the finish. Bon vin! **2023 Louis Latour Pouilly-Fuissé** 92 Pts. J.Suckling Lemon pith, honeysuckle, lanolin, grapefruit and wet river stones. The midweight palate has a generous, textural mouthfeel and bright acidity, leading into a fruit-driven, powerful finish with finesse. A lovely chardonnay with instant gratification.

**Caller: Kim Thompson** **Band: Full Moon Country Dance Orchestra** **Clinton Heights Lutheran Church** **15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202** 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.

**Community Dance – Every Friday at Unity of Columbus** Let go of the week’s stress and move into joy! Join us every Friday for an evening of community, connection, and dance at Unity of Columbus. It’s a chance to meet new friends, express yourself through movement, and experience the emotional healing that comes from music and rhythm. No dance experience needed — just bring your energy, an open heart, and your dancing shoes! Dance is freedom. Dance is healing. Dance is fun.