Global Citizenship

Not completely tired from New Year’s Eve yet? Or do you want to make the most of the public holiday and keep the party going? Join us for a **friendly and festive aperitif**, the perfect way to **start 2026 on a high note**! 🥂 **An after-31 party – but no need to dress up! To kick off the year in style, we meet in casual attire and ready to have fun!** Whether you come **alone or in a group**, you’ll enjoy a **friendly international atmosphere**, perfect to meet new people, practice languages, and make new connections. Share a drink, continue the New Year’s Eve party, and spend a fun time **with people full of energy and ready to keep the party going**! If you still have **confetti, streamers, or any leftover party accessories from the 31st**, feel free to bring them to keep the festive vibe going! 🎉

\* FRANÇAIS\* (English version below) Bienvenue à tous et toutes! Nous nous retrouvons tous les mardis, jeudis et samedis de 20h à minuit au Denfert Café pour pratiquer toutes les langues et échanger sur les cultures du monde. Pour faciliter ces échanges libres, vous serez accueilli(e) à votre arrivée par un(e) hôte(sse) qui vous expliquera le concept et le fonctionnement de nos soirées. Chaque participant(e) recevra une étiquette avec son prénom/ pseudo et les langues/ cultures qui vous intéressent... même si vous ne les maîtrisez pas. Ce qui nous intéresse, c'est votre ouverture d'esprit et ce que chacun(e) peut apporter à la communauté en termes de diversité et de spécificité linguistique et/ ou culturelle. Impatients de vous rencontrer! Lien WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IgmCKf6FhA67GpICvindLw \* ENGLISH\* Welcome everyone! We meet every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8 pm to midnight at Denfert Café to practice languages ​​and share about world cultures. To facilitate these informal exchanges, you will be greeted upon arrival by a host who will explain the concept and how our evenings work. Each participant will receive a name tag with their first name/username and the languages/cultures that interest them... even if you don't speak them fluently. What interests us is your open-mindedness and what each person can bring to the community in terms of linguistic and/or cultural diversity and specificity. Can't wait to meet you!

🇵🇹🇧🇷🇨🇻.. *🍾 Entre 10 e 30 participantes internacionais* 🍷 Nos reunimos para promover intercâmbios culturais e praticar línguas estrangeiras. 🥂 Esta noite, o foco é em português! Para uma atmosfera amigável e intimista, o número de participantes é limitado. O endereço do evento será compartilhado apenas com aqueles que possuem uma carteira de membro anual válida. Ao se juntar à nossa associação, você também receberá uma dica para verificar o número de participantes. A carteira de membro vem com uma vantagem: escolha um número de adesivo para ganhar um shot grátis no bar após conversar com outros membros do grupo. **Preço do ingresso**: €5 (disponível aqui). ⬇️ https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html 🇬🇧 🍾 Between 10 and 30 international participants 🍷 We gather to promote cultural exchanges and practice foreign languages. 🥂 Tonight, it’s all about Portuguese ! For a friendly and intimate atmosphere, the number of participants is limited. The event address will only be shared with those who have a valid annual membership card. By joining our association, you’ll also receive a little tip to check the number of participants. The membership card comes with a perk: choose a sticker number to get a free shot at the bar after chatting with other group members. Ticket price: €5 (available here). ⬇️ https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html

Hello\*! 😊\* Fancy enjoying a gourmet aperitif while practicing the language of Molière in Paris? Join our gastronomic aperitif dedicated to the French language for locals and internationals who want to help or improve their French skills. We’ve found a cozy venue with a small mezzanine, and our community is growing! Upon arrival, show your pass. **💬 Concept** Come alone or with friends, and join us to socialize, 🍷 share a drink, or savor a gourmet dish! Arrive at the time that suits you, but coming early is even better to enjoy conversations and meet more people! When you arrive, ask the organizer for a numbered sticker. Find the person with the same number and win a free shot or a small cocktail tasting to break the ice with other participants! 🥂 **Practical Info:** 🕖 Time: From 7 PM to 10 PM 💸 Free with the Socializus pass, which helps us count participants 💸 VIP Option: Support the association, become a VIP! [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025) 📲 WhatsApp for a reminder on the day Don’t forget to enable “See all”: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S) **How to Participate:** Check the exact address with the free app and get a free pass: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) Help us cover costs and support the association with an annual membership card: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Stay Connected:** 🔹 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S) (Enable “Receive all” to stay updated!) 🔹 Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Facebook Page – Photos & updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Socializus info: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) **Want to Help?** Join the volunteer team and get a free drink 🍴 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) It’s 100% free as we are a nonprofit association aiming to create friendly, inclusive meeting. ✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass. To better manage attendance, we rely on registrations via the free pass. Only sign up if you’re sure you can come—we’re counting on you! 😊 Come practice French, help internationals learn, or simply enjoy a gourmet evening in a friendly atmosphere!

¿Todavía no estás completamente cansado/a de la Nochevieja? ¿O quieres aprovechar este día festivo para seguir la fiesta y conocer gente nueva? Únete a nosotros para un **aperitivo amistoso y divertido**, perfecto para **empezar el 2026 con buena energía**! 🥂 **Un aperitivo después del 31 – ¡pero no hace falta venir de gala! Para empezar el año con estilo, nos reunimos en ropa cómoda y listos para divertirnos!** Vengas **solo/a o en grupo**, disfrutarás de un ambiente **internacional y amigable**, ideal para socializar, practicar idiomas y hacer nuevas conexiones. Comparte una copa, continúa la fiesta del 31 de diciembre y pasa un rato agradable **con personas divertidas y con ganas de seguir la fiesta**. Si aún tienes **cotillones, serpentinas o cualquier accesorio de fiesta que te haya quedado del 31**, tráelos para mantener la diversión y la energía del apéro! 🎉

🌳 🌳 🌳 [Photos de la dernière édition](https://www.meetup.com/pleinairparis/photos/35061793/) Pour bien commencer l'année en route pour une marche de 10km depuis Bastille en passant par la [Coulée Verte](https://www.sortiraparis.com/arts-culture/balades/articles/248008-la-coulee-verte-de-paris-la-promenade-insolite-et-cachee-de-bastille-a-vincennes) et la [Petite Ceinture](https://www.sortiraparis.com/arts-culture/balades/articles/295231-balade-sur-la-petite-ceinture-du-12e-un-air-de-campagne-de-vincennes-a-porte-doree) pour rejoindre le bois de Vincennes et son Parc Floral. Vous avez la possibilité (en option) de poursuivre **librement** avec la balade nocturne et immersive de l'[Odyssée Lumineuse ](https://www.1001lumieres.fr/paris) où plus de 1200 lanternes vous plongeront dans un univers enchanteur. Je recommande de réserver vos billets : [https://odysseelumineuse.fr/](https://odysseelumineuse.fr/) (Plein tarif 13€) Distance 10 km Vitesse 4,5 km/h 🌳 🌳 🌳 🕘 **Départ : Rendez-vous 15h30 à la station de métro Bastille**, ligne 1, à la sortie 4, Rue de Lyon. Si jamais tu ne trouves pas le groupe : le numéro de Louis est le 06 28 06 28 28. Retour Libre depuis le Parc Floral Rte de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris Proche métro Château de Vincennes, ligne 1 et rer A 🌳 🌳 🌳 💡 Pour ton confort et ta sécurité n'oublie pas de prendre : * des vêtements adaptés * des chaussures de randonnée * suffisamment d'eau * ta bonne humeur :) \>\> Merci de lire attentivement [les termes et conditions](http://e.pc.cd/Nw8y6alK) avant de faire une réservation <<

Un après-midi fun et convivial autour des jeux de société :). (Il y aura peut-être du chocolat aussi.) Venez seul(e) ou en binôme et on formera des groupes sur place ! Prix d'entrée du café-jeux à 10 €, dont une boisson comprise et des jeux à volonté. Pas besoin d'arriver pile à 15h pour ceux qui veulent venir en cours de soirée, mais nous ne pouvons garantir les places que jusqu'à 16h, ensuite ça dépendra de l'affluence :)

🍷 Why become a volunteer? We invite you to join our team of volunteers to organize fun activities while enjoying a free drink, a small perk, but things are moving forward as we aim to support organizers. For organizers, the first drink is free! It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, practice different languages, and discuss how you can, if you wish, contribute to the evolution of the Socializus project. Whether you’re a graphic designer, a developer, or looking to develop your skills in communication, event planning, or another field, you’re welcome. Our goal is simple: support organizers and promote friendly meetups and language exchanges. Over time, our community has grown to become the largest in Paris, and we’re thrilled to bring together people from diverse backgrounds to share great moments. Our initiative is driven by a non-profit association. This means we move forward slowly, with the resources we have, but always with the desire to create connections and support organizers who want to develop similar events. **Practical Info:** 🕖 From 9:30 PM 💸 Free with the Socializus pass on the free app! 📲 WhatsApp for quick info:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) **How to participate:** Check the exact address with the free app and free pass:[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Or support the association with an annual membership card:[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Stay connected:** 🔹 Meetup –[https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders):[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) (Activate “Receive all” to stay in the loop!) 🔹 Facebook Group –[https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Facebook Page – Photos, memories, and updates:[ ](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris)[https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Socializus:[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 Become an Organizer:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) ✦✦ Last-minute changes can happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass. To better manage the number of participants, we rely on registrations via the free pass. Please only sign up if you’re sure you can attend—we’re counting on you! 😊

## First look '26 - Fashion party Join us on **2nd January 2026** for **First Look ’26**, a night celebrating **fashion, creativity, and music**. This is your chance to experience the energy of Paris’ creative scene, meet fellow trendsetters, and showcase your style! **What to expect:** * **Live DJ set** by Zigg to keep the vibes high * **Dress up as you want to be in 2026** — let your imagination guide your look! * Network and connect with Paris’ coolest creatives **Event Details:** * Date: 2nd January 2026 * Location: Paris (revealed after RSVP) * Entry: Free, but **limited spots available** — RSVP now to secure your place! Bring your friends, your creativity, and your 2026 vision — let’s make this night **unforgettable**!

🍷 ¿Por qué ser voluntario? Te invitamos a unirte a nuestro equipo de voluntarios para organizar actividades divertidas mientras disfrutas de una bebida gratuita, ¡un pequeño beneficio, pero todo está avanzando porque queremos apoyar a los organizadores! Para los organizadores, la primera bebida es gratis. Es una gran oportunidad para conocer gente nueva, practicar diferentes idiomas y discutir cómo podrías, si lo deseas, contribuir al desarrollo del proyecto Socializus. Ya seas diseñador gráfico, desarrollador o quieras mejorar tus habilidades en comunicación, organización de eventos u otro ámbito, eres bienvenido. Nuestro objetivo es simple: apoyar a los organizadores y fomentar encuentros amistosos e intercambios lingüísticos. Con el tiempo, nuestra comunidad se ha convertido en la más grande de París, y estamos encantados de reunir a personas de diferentes orígenes para compartir momentos geniales. Nuestra iniciativa está impulsada por una asociación sin fines de lucro. Esto significa que avanzamos despacio, con los recursos que tenemos, pero siempre con la voluntad de crear conexiones y apoyar a los organizadores que desean desarrollar eventos similares. **Información práctica:** 🕖 A partir de las 21:30 💸 ¡Gratis con el pase Socializus! 📲 WhatsApp para información rápida: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) **Cómo participar:** Consulta la dirección exacta con la app gratuita y el pase gratuito: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) O apoya a la asociación con una tarjeta de membresía anual: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Mantente conectado:** 🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris](https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/)/ 🔹 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios del día): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) (Activa “Recibir todo” para no perderte nada) 🔹 Grupo de Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/](https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/) 🔹 Página de Facebook – Fotos, recuerdos y noticias: [https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/](https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/) 🔹 Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 Conviértete en organizador: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) ✦✦ Pueden ocurrir cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza a través de la app con el pase gratuito. Para gestionar mejor el número de participantes, contamos con las inscripciones a través del pase gratuito. Por favor, regístrate solo si estás seguro de asistir, ¡contamos contigo! 😊

\* FRANÇAIS\* (English version below) Bienvenue à tous et toutes! Nous nous retrouvons tous les mardis, jeudis et samedis de 20h à minuit au Denfert Café pour pratiquer toutes les langues et échanger sur les cultures du monde. Pour faciliter ces échanges libres, vous serez accueilli(e) à votre arrivée par un(e) hôte(sse) qui vous expliquera le concept et le fonctionnement de nos soirées. Chaque participant(e) recevra une étiquette avec son prénom/ pseudo et les langues/ cultures qui vous intéressent... même si vous ne les maîtrisez pas. Ce qui nous intéresse, c'est votre ouverture d'esprit et ce que chacun(e) peut apporter à la communauté en termes de diversité et de spécificité linguistique et/ ou culturelle. Impatients de vous rencontrer! \* ENGLISH\* Welcome everyone! We meet every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8 pm to midnight at Denfert Café to practice languages ​​and share about world cultures. To facilitate these informal exchanges, you will be greeted upon arrival by a host who will explain the concept and how our evenings work. Each participant will receive a name tag with their first name/username and the languages/cultures that interest them... even if you don't speak them fluently. What interests us is your open-mindedness and what each person can bring to the community in terms of linguistic and/or cultural diversity and specificity. Can't wait to meet you!

*🍾 Between 20 and 30 international attendees 🍷* We meet to promote cultural exchanges or practice a foreign language. 🥂 The number of participants is limited to preserve user-friendliness. The address is therefore given only for participants who have taken a membership card valid for one year. The membership card offers a special feature: choose a sticker number and receive a free shot at the bar after chatting with other group members. **Card fee is 5€ and available here** : [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)

https://chat.whatsapp.com/J37OjBT8cPhFfIT7nQImR1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please READ the following RULES! 1. If you are registered (RSVP) on meetup and for any reason you can't make it, CANCEL the RSVP before 4:00 pm of the day before the game. That way someone else can play. You should cancel EITHER if you are on the mainlist OR on the WAITLIST! 2. Those who do not follow this rule will be automatically SUSPENDED for TWO games. 3. RSVPs open at 1:30 PM one week before the game. Please respect this time, and inform organizers if you find any unusual settings in the event page. 4. Please confirm your participation here or by the Whatsapp Group the day before the game. Also check for updates (time or field) in the Whatsapp Group the day before the game. 5. If you're more than 20 minutes late you're not guaranteed a place in the game once it has started. 6. No tackles. No offside. 7. No guests (+1 or +2) allowed The game will start at 8:00AM. Please be on time. Those of you arriving early, in order to secure us a field, please go on the pitch and pretend you're warming up. If you have any problem please ask the organizers to JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP. Français: INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES! 1. Si vous êtes inscrits dans la liste meetup et n'êtes pas en mesure de venir le jour J, merci d'annuler au plus tard la veille à 16h00 pour laisser leur chance aux autres joueurs. Vous devez annuler votre inscription même si vous n'êtes que sur la liste d'attente! 2. Les joueurs ne respectant pas la règle 1 seront systématiquement privés de 2 matchs. 3. L'inscription aux événements est ouverte à 13h30 une semaine avant le match. Respectez ce temps, et informez les organisateurs si vous trouvez des anomalies dans les informations de l'évènement. 4. La veille du match, merci de reconfirmer votre présence ici ou sur le groupe whatsapp pour s'assurer du nombre de joueurs réellement actifs et présents. 5. Si vous avez plus de 20 minutes de retard votre place n'est plus garantie dans le match. 6. Pas de tacles. Pas de hors jeu. 7. Inscription individuelle, Pas de +1 ou +2 Le match commence à 8h00, soyez ponctuels! Pour les premiers arrivés, n'hésitez pas occuper le terrain, vous échauffer en attendant le reste de l'équipe.

*🍾 Between 10 and 30 international participants 🍷* We gather to promote cultural exchanges and practice foreign languages. 🥂 Tonight, it’s all about latin languages (french,spanish,italian..) ! For a friendly and intimate atmosphere, the number of participants is limited. The event address will only be shared with those who have a valid annual membership card. By joining our association, you’ll also receive a little tip to check the number of participants. The membership card comes with a perk: choose a sticker number to get a free shot at the bar after chatting with other group members. **Ticket price**: €5 (available here). ⬇️ https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html :

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.

Attend a free seminar on how to have successful and lasting relationships. At this seminar you will learn: How to spot and handle negative and toxic relationships. How to get through the "rough patches" in a relationship. How to choose the right people to work with. The three things that make or break any relationship. How to make a good relationship great. All are welcome. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. Hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Join the [Columbus Vegan Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/columbusveganmeetup/) on **Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM** at **1043 W 3rd Avenue in Grandview**! Come hang out and enjoy delicious pastries from this **all-vegan, family-owned** local favorite. Whether you’re a longtime vegan or just curious, it’s the perfect time to build your social circle and support a community business. See you there!

This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central 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

The Biggest Salsa Night to hit your mid-week is happening at Latin City Wednesdays. Get the feel of the Latin Beat as your hips and feet groove the right way. As always, we will provide refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. ********************************* Viva Dance Columbus (2809 Festival Lane Dublin, OH 43017) 83pm-93pm Cuban Lessons 930pm-Midnight Open Latin Dance Party $15 With Lesson $10 Just Open Dance ********************************** Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move Around.

Start the new year with your local IxDA pals. Join members of the Central Ohio UX and design community for our monthly breakfast.