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Handarbeitsgruppe/ Crochet&Knitting Group
Hallo,
Willkommen zur Handarbeits- und Gesprächsgruppe! Wir treffen uns von 14 bis 16 Uhr in der Psychosozialen Initiative Moabit. Bei Kaffee/Tee und Kuchen sitzen wir in entspannter Runde zusammen und arbeiten an Strick-/Häkel- oder anderen Handarbeitsprojekten oder ähnlichem und kommen so auch gerne ins Gespräch. Alle sind herzlich willkommen (auch ohne Strickerfahrung!!). Wir haben vor Ort auch ein paar Stricksachen und Wolle, die alle mitbenutzen können :)
Hello,
Welcome to the crochet/knitting group at Psychosoziale Initiative Moabit! We meet up every Wednesday from 2 to 4pm and all work on our creative projects. Throughout the crafting you have the space to talk and expand your community in Berlin. Everyone is welcome (even if you've never done crocheting/knitting before!!). We also have some knitting needles and yarn for you to use :)
Playing ADHD stories together
workshop —
for people with ADHD, suspecting ADHD or ADHD-curious. Open level - no experience is required.
Date: May 20, 18:00-21:00
what happens: we warm up, play some simple games, we show you what Playback is — and then we tell each other stories and play them back. that's it.
you don't need to know how to act
you don't need to be "good at this"
you don't need to be in a good mood
but if you're thinking "sounds like
effort"
or "I'll probably be awkward" or "maybe next time" — that's who this is for!
We start at 18:00, if you come later it gets difficult to bring you in, because
then you'll skip the warmup and intro.
Fee: 5-10 Eur range
donation is to cover room rental.
place: Theater Pool
Boxhagener Str. 18, 10245
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ErJ9w3ktGq6MBGaB9
come! it'lbe good 🖤
What is Playback?
- Real stories shared from real people spontaneously recreated on stage. Playback bears no giant promises, but it definitely is a genuine way to bond with others, explore artistry and sometimes (yes sometimes) crack open interesting truths about yourself and the world. But for the most part, you're here for FUN!
Talk to a Psychotherapist: Free 1:1 Consultation
👤 **Psychosocial Consultation with Dr. Zhana Karadenizova,**
who is a licensed psychological psychotherapist with certification in cognitive behavioural therapy for people who need short-term support or an initial orientation during challenging life situations.
**About:** this is not a regular meet-up, this is a free one-to-one consultation with a therapist.
The consultation hours are an **accessible consultation service** for an initial, orientation-focused conversation. During those hours, you can expect a professional assessment of the current situation, help with clarifying existing burdens, and support with the development of possible next steps.
**Possible topics:**
• Initial orientation and clarification of current challenges
• Support in difficult life situations
• Development of possible next steps
• Referral to suitable further support services
*Please note that this is not a long-term therapy but just a one-time consultation.* *It can help you clarify your situation, receive a professional perspective, and explore possible next steps or support options.*
**Session Format**
• Individual **1:1 consultation** with the therapist
• Approx. **45 minutes per person**
• Confidential conversation in a safe and respectful setting
• Focus on orientation and support rather than ongoing therapy
**This consultation may be helpful if you:**
• feel overwhelmed or stuck in a life situation
• are going through a difficult transition (breakup, stress, uncertainty, etc.)
• want professional guidance before deciding on therapy or other support
• need a first safe space to talk about what is going on
**Available Appointments (evening time):**
There are 5 appointments available on Wednesday evenings (March 25, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 20)
**Languages:** English and German
**Location:** 📍Pangea Haus e.V. (SiD)
This event is made by SiD Systemik im Dialog Berlin gUG.
**Responsibility:**
Since we are very limited with the slots here, we kindly ask you to reserve a spot only if you 100% intend to attend.
As well, please cancel at least 3 days in advance if you cannot make it.
**Registration:** To reserve a slot, please email info@systemik-im-dialog.de
**More info:** https://www.systemik-im-dialog.de/services/de
Let’s share our storys! Let’s heal and grow together <3
Hi guys! I want to meetup more often and start a monthly thing. Would you guys be interested in something like that?
Next meetup Wednesday, May 20th 2026
at Goldberg in Neukölln <3
Berlin Tech Leads - The one where AI reshapes Customer Support Engineering
**We’re back!** After a break, the Berlin Tech Leads meetup is officially revived **\- and this time IRL at Berlin Vinted office\.**
**We’ve missed the deep dives, the architectural debates, and the networking. To kick things off, we’re tackling one of the fastest-moving landscapes in the industry right now: the intersection of Engineering and Customer Support.**
**About the Event**
Customer Support is often the first place where AI moves from "experimental" to "mission-critical." For Tech Leads, this shift isn't just about plugging in a basic chatbot; it’s about re-engineering the entire lifecycle of a ticket and how our systems actually interact with our users.
In this meetup, we’re looking under the hood of the support stack. We’ll discuss how the landscape is being reshaped by LLMs, the shift toward autonomous agents, and the real technical hurdles of building multi-modal support systems.
**Talks:**
* [Pau Agustín](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pau-agust%C3%ADn-granell-6420a5139/) & Team Help Experience (vinted.com):
"Scaling Support: How Vinted Manages Tens of Thousands of Tickets Every Day"
* [Yam Marcovitz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAbVVAwBOgouy-uT1QB1ixhqrafAv1kNxQk) (parlant.io)
"Building consistently aligned agents with Parlant"
* [Richard Lohwasser](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABRCCmYBD9PS9O73AjQ244LC4Gc_NMUcnsY) (enneo.ai):
"Applying AI across all channels in real-life customer service at scale: What works, what doesn't, and where we're heading to?"
*Just a quick reminder: if you'd like to take the stage and speak at a future Berlin Tech Leads meetup, feel free to drop a message to one of the organisers.*
Long Pose! Life Drawing & Portrait Painting @PAKD
**In Association With the Berlin Portrait Academy and PAKD Gallery / PAKD Art Lab**
* **www.berlinportraitacademy.com**
* **www.pakd-gallery.com/artlab**
* **Cost: 15 Euros**
A regular opportunity to study the nude or portrait from life for 3 hours, every single week!
We have one long pose - you can choose whether to draw several studies from different angles around the room, or take your time to do a single sustained drawing or painting in full detail.
The pose is held for 20 minute intervals with five minute breaks in-between so the model to rest and stretch, and so artists can move between seats if they choose.
We provide some materials such as paper, pencils & pastels for free. Canvases, brushes and acrylic paint can be purchased at the event.
We hope to see you there very soon!
Nur für Frauen: Neue Freundinnen in Berlin - Freundschafts-Workshop für Frauen
**💶 Eintritt: 13-20 Euro (nach eigenen Möglichkeiten)**
**Sichere Dir Deinen garantierten Platz mit [einem Ticket (Eventbrite).](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/nur-fur-frauen-neue-freundinnen-in-berlin-workshop-tickets-1983044451336)**
Falls Du doch nicht kommen kannst, sage bitte hier auf Meetup ab und gib Deinen Platz frei.
Wir fangen 19:00 Uhr an. Sei deshalb bitte pünktlich 18:45 Uhr da. Ein späterer Einlass ist nicht möglich, weil wir mitten im Flow sind. **Vielen Dank Dir** 🙏🏽
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**Menschen mit guten Freunden leben länger, glücklicher und gesünder. Außerdem machen gute Freundinnen einfach Spaß.**
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Deshalb biete ich Freundschaftsworkshop an.
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Manche sagen: "Es ist schwierig, in Berlin gute Freundinnen zu finden." Berlin, die Stadt der 1000 Möglichkeiten ... ich kenne das auch.
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**🌸 Dann machen wir einen Workshop!**
1. Maximal 40 Frauen.
2. Eine leichte Moderation führt durch den Abend
3. Ihr lernt Euch kennen und habt Spaß.
4. Wer mag, trifft sich wieder.
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Du wirst überrascht sein, wie vertraut Du mit vielen nach 3 Stunden sein wirst - so, als ob Ihr Euch schon lange kennt.
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**🔱 4 Jahre Arbeit - 1 Workshop**
Vier Jahre habe ich geforscht und ausprobiert, wie Menschen Freunde werden & was die Magie der Freundschaft ausmacht. Das Ergebnis ist dieser Abend.
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Praxisnahe, schnell umsetzbare Tipps, die Du schnell in den Alltag umsetzen kannst. Kleine Happen zur Theorie. - Und vor allem: Kennenlernen & Spaß haben. Wir probieren einfach miteinander aus.
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Eine Teilnehmerin sagte mal zu mir:
* "Georg, das ist so eine angenehme Atmosphäre. Danke, dass Du das machst."
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Was soll ich sagen? Stimmt. Das ist mein Anliegen 🤗.
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**🎁 Diese Methoden kannst Du in Deinen Alltag mitnehmen.**
Ab sofort kannst Du Menschen besser und persönlicher kennenlernen – und damit tiefe Verbindungen und bessere Freundschaften aufbauen.
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**⏰ Die Türen sind offen ab 18:45 Uhr.**
* Deinen Mantel aufhängen, WC, eine Runde schwatzen und los geht's...
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**❓ Darf ich wiederkommen?**
Es gibt nur wenige Veranstaltungen, bei denen man wirklich miteinander ins Gespräch kommt. Hier schon, mit Tiefgang.
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Einige kommen immer wieder, um die Details des gut gestrickten Programms zu ergründen - und immer wieder neue Menschen kennenzulernen oder auf bekannte Gesichter zu treffen.
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Bis es endlich Klick macht und die richtigen Freundinnen gefunden sind.
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**🎒 Was bringst Du mit?**
* Etwas zu trinken (z.B. deine Wasserflasche, keinen Alkohol!)
* Du solltest satt sein und vorher gegessen haben
* Bargeld für den Eintritt oder Ticket von Eventbrite
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**🏠 Der Veranstaltungsraum**
* Wir haben einen wunderschönen Raum im Prenzlberg - im Life Artist Hub
* Gut mit Öffis zu erreichen: Schönhauser Allee (Ringbahn, U2, M1), Eberswalder Straße (U2, M10, M12)
* Vor Ort ist alles ausgeschildert.
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**Vorsichtshalber hier die Wegbeschreibung:**
* Du gehst in den Hof bis nach hinten durch. Dort ist eine Tür.
* Du klingest bei "Life Artist Hub". Die Tür sollte sofort summen. Öffne die Tür.
* Du gehst in den 3. Stock. Da sind wir. 🤗
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**👱🏽♂️ Warum moderierst Du als Mann diesen Workshop?**
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Hi, ich bin Georg. Ich weiß, ich bin ein Mann. Warum moderiere ich dann diesen Workshop?
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Abenteuer Freundschaft ist mein Beruf. Am Anfang war ich auf Männer-Freundschaften spezialisiert. Überraschenderweise waren 60 Prozent der Newsletter-Empfängerinnen Frauen. Frauen scheinen die Wichtigkeit guter Freundschaften viel mehr zu spüren.
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Deshalb habe ich letztes Jahr angefangen, Workshops für Frauen anzubieten. Soziale Träger, das Rathaus Schöneberg und das Frauenzentrum Begine haben mich bereits für Freundinnen-Workshops gebucht. Im Frauenzentrum moderiert eine Bekannte die Workshops.... denn da darf ich noch nicht mal rein :).
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Unseren Workshop werde ich zurückhaltend moderieren. Ich weiß mit der Situation umzugehen. Das ist Euer Raum.
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Für die Männer gibt es alle zwei Wochen am Dienstag einen Männer-Workshop, der regelmäßig gut besucht ist.
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**Mehr über Abenteuer Freundschaft & mich:**
🌎 [www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de](http://%5Bhttps://www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de/%5D(https://www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de/) "\[https://www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de\](https://www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de)")
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**👋🏽 Get in touch & stay in touch:**
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**✈ Telegram-Kanal: [t.me/abenteuer_freundschaft](http://t.me/abenteuer_freundschaft)**
für Events, Workshops & Neuste Erkenntnisse aus der Freundschaftsforschung (Überschriften)
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**✉ Freundschafts-Newsletter:** [https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter)
Alle 4 Wochen das Neuste aus der Freundschaftsforschung; oft seltener, denn ich schreibe nur dann, wenn es wirklich etwas zu berichten gibt.
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**🔥 6 Zutaten großartiger Freundschaften**
Seit 2020 forsche ich, was großartige Freundschaften wirklich ausmacht. Das Ergebnis ist das 30seitige eBook: "Die 6 Zutaten großartiger Freundschaften". Du erhältst das eBook zurzeit kostenlos, wenn Du Dich für den Newsletter anmeldest: [https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter)
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**🎭 Meet-Up-Gruppe:** [https://www.meetup.com/g/abenteuer-freundschaft/](https://www.meetup.com/g/abenteuer-freundschaft/)
Hier bist Du schon: Workshops, Spaziergänge, Wanderungen, Treffen, Eislaufen, Eisbaden, Männer-Abende, Freundinnen-Workshops, Sonntagsausflüge
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**😲 Ehemalige Teilnehmende der Meetups:**
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"Ich hatte Schwierigkeiten in Berlin anzukommen. Früher war es immer easy. Bei deiner Veranstaltung haben wir uns kennengelernt. Jetzt sind wir Freunde. Ich hätte das nicht mehr geglaubt."
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"Ich bin ein bunter Hund und habe viele Bekannte. Aber eine Bekanntschaft zur Freundschaft machen - das hast Du mir gezeigt."
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"Ich war nervös, ob ich wirklich kommen soll. Was sind da für Leute? Mit wem verstehe ich mich? Nach einer Stunde war mir klar: Gute Freundinnen sind gleich. Ich muss mich nicht mit jedem verstehen. Und allein für die Methoden hat es sich gelohnt. Dankeschön!"
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"So schnell im Deep Talk. Interessant!"
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**💫 Einige Highlights von der Webseite:**
* [Wo kann man neue Leute kennenlernen?](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/neue-leute-kennenlernen)
* [Wie schnell entsteht wahre Freundschaft?](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/wie-schnell-entsteht-freundschaft)
* [Der ultimative Freundschaftstipp: Zum Essen einladen - bei Dir zu Hause](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/zum-essen-einladen)
* [Das erste Freundschafts-Treffen: So lernt ihr Euch wirklich kennen](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/freundschaftstreffen)
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Grief Support Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Berlin Supermoms Meetup (Happy mind, happy mom)
Join the First Circle of Moms in Berlin & Brandenburg here 💛;
linktr.ee/supermom_inc
Motherhood can be beautiful and fulfilling… and also incredibly demanding.
This meetup is a small, relaxed space for moms to connect, share experiences, and support one another without pressure or expectations.
Whether you’re looking to meet other moms nearby, have meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, or simply take a break and be around people who understand this stage of life, you’re very welcome.
In this second meeting, we'll be discussing how taking care of your mental health makes you the best mom. Join us for real conversations with an expert and with other moms and also a chance to build genuine connections.
Because we want to keep the atmosphere personal and comfortable, the group will be intentionally
If you’re interested, register for our May meetups here; linktr.ee/supermom_inc we’d love to meet you. Feel free to bring your child if that makes it easier for you, there's a prepared place for them.
Soundness Check Circle | Mental Health Support
Hi, I am Zoe, a software engineer by profession. I have been running this support group since a shortly after covid 😇
The location is confusing if you route from google maps. Please note that it’s at Choriner Str. 12, 10119 Berlin. Do note the street and house number to reach ☑️ the bar next to it is always closed so please don’t get confused by it.
What to expect in the circle:
\- The first 45 minutes we can spend to get coffee and settle down
\- On a volunteer basis\, each of the attendee will then get some time to share things that they are dealing with\, perhaps for 2\-5 minutes
\- You can skip sharing even if you are in a circle\, there's no force \(and there will never be\) on you to share\, staying silent and listening is completely ok
\- Attendees can recommend books or reading material if they like
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Code of conduct: 📓
Please arrive on time.
There are no requirements or expectations of any kind. Speaking is encouraged but not compulsory.
All issues are legitimate and deserve attention. Everyone is entitled to share their experience, including yourself.
Speak honestly and respectfully. Try not to downplay or invalid other people's feelings, or your own. Pay attention to physical and emotional boundaries.
Avoid raising your voice, interrupting or talking over anyone else. Be aware of how much you’re participating so everyone gets a chance to speak.
Refrain from giving unsolicited advice; what works for you may not for others.
Respect privacy during this dialogue and beyond. What is said during the Meetup is not meant to be repeated outside.
Notify the facilitator if you feel distressed or upset, or if you find someone's behavior inappropriate. Feel free to step out if you need to.
Last but not least, have respect for everyone’s religious / cultural / nationality / race / gender / sexual / diverse backgrounds. ☀️
Mental Health Discussion Circle
Life gets heavy sometimes — and we believe no one should carry that weight alone.
This discussion circle is a supportive space where we gather to speak openly about our struggles, mental health journeys, and personal challenges — without fear of judgment. Whether you’re facing anxiety, burnout, grief, or just feeling lost, this is a time for real talk, real people, and real healing.
We’re not therapists or professionals — we’re humans navigating life, just like you. What we offer is empathy and understanding.
What to expect:
• Respectful conversations
• Listening without pressure to fix
• Optional prompts to get things flowing
• A calm, welcoming environment
Come as you are. You don’t need to have it all figured out.
The event takes place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month and is donation based.
If possible, please consider helping us cover the location and Meetup expenses with a small contribution. :)
Paypal (Friends&Family): mhps.berlin@gmail.com
Singing in the dark. Voice meditation workshop
### This voice meditation workshop is an invitation to enter darkness together. Not to escape, but to listen, feel, and stay with what is usually avoided.
We will work with voice and singing as tools for exploring grief in its different forms: grief after losing someone to death, after the end of a relationship, or after the loss of hope, future, or meaning. Not as a therapeutic intervention, but as a shared artistic and somatic experience.
The workshop will be based on Eastern European folk songs about loss, mourning, and death that carry collective memory and emotional structure that allow us to access grief without explanation or narrative.
In the second part, we will move into a guided voice meditation circle in complete darkness. Through sustained tones, breath, and gentle vocalization, we will create a shared sound environment that supports relaxation, stimulates the vagus nerve, and helps regulate the nervous system. The darkness allows attention to shift inward and reduces the pressure of being seen or performing.
The Workshop will be led in English by singer and singing teacher [Weronika Regosz](https://www.betweenvoices.org/).
Bring comfortable clothes, water, and a notebook.
We are looking forward to this special workshop exploring the darkness together. Send an email to infobetweenvoices@gmail.com to save your spot!
\*The workshop will be held at Ahorn Space, Hermannplatz 8, Berlin.
\*The event is donation-based.
Soul Care Circle 🍀 Picnic, Deep Questions & Sharing
**Need a moment to slow down, breathe, and talk about what really matters?**
You’re warmly invited to our **Soul Care Circle Picnic** – a relaxed gathering in the park where we create space for honest conversations, connection, and gentle inspiration.
**🌿What to expect:**
* A mindful sharing circle in small groups (max. 5–6 people)
* Clear guidance and gentle moderation
* Space for personal stories, thoughts, and emotions
* A relaxed picnic afterwards – stay as long as you like
**This circle is for you if you want to...**
🔍 Reflect on life’s deeper questions
🌱 Connect with others in a meaningful way
🌟 Feel inspired or supported during a challenging time
💖 Share from the heart and be truly heard
🌈 Explore holistic or spiritual ideas
💆♀️ Take care of your emotional well-being
No experience needed – just come as you are.
🕒 **Schedule**
* Arrival: 2:00 – 2:30 pm **(please do not come after 2.30 pm, as this disturbs the dynamics within the groups).**
* Circle: 2:30 – 5:00 pm
* Picnic & hangout: open end
📍 **Location:**
[Click here for the exact spot on Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/hnLhUL4fNunPuRru7)
🎒 **Please bring:**
* A blanket to sit on
* Snacks & drinks to share
* **A small contribution (4 €, 6 €, or 10 € – whatever feels right for you) for the organization & guidance**
💬 **Language:** English
📲 **Telegram group for updates & connection:**\*\* [Join here](https://t.me/+2SJdbZ4jcSVlZTVi)
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**About your host:**
Hi, I’m Isabel – holistic life & mindfulness coach, and shamanic practitioner. I’ve been guiding healing circles and workshops for many years, and I’m passionate about creating spaces where people can slow down, connect, and come back to themselves.
Looking forward to sharing this special time with you. 🌿
Warmly,
*Isabel*
Sunday Silent Reading @ Bode Museum
Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome.
(Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!)
This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum.
There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :)
No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading.
**Our thrilling agenda:**
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star)
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages
Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza.
NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.
Reading in Companionable Silence on tour (book store)
Let's visit a local bookstore, and then head to a nearby cafe to do a little reading! Here's a rough outline of what to expect:
15:00-15:45 Arrival, intros, perusing the bookstore
15:45-16:00 Walk to a nearby cafe and settle in
16:00-16:30 Quiet reading time
16:30-17:00 Sharing thoughts and discussion
This time, we're vising Chapters! Afterward, we will likely go to Honiggelb Café. Note: Since this is something new that I'm trying out, please be patient with any hiccups that might happen with such spontaneity.
Info about the bookstore:
Chapters is an independent English-language bookshop and community space that opened its doors last November in Moabit. Books are curated on shelves according to themes such as, Dreams & Disruption, Memory & Myth, Power & Resistance, etc. There's also a hidden garden attached to the space.
Grief Support Events Near You
Connect with your local Grief Support community
Vision Loss Support Group: Discussion of Ohio Theatre Tour
You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.
Brain Tumor Support Group
**Welcome to the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky’s Support Group.**
*\*\*This meeting has been moved to the 4th Monday of each month.*
This group is a safe space for **survivors of traumatic and acquired brain injuries**, as well as their **families and caregivers**, to find support, share experiences, and connect with others who understand the journey.
Whether you're newly injured, a longtime survivor, or supporting a loved one, you’ll find comfort, information, and encouragement here. Our professionally facilitated groups offer a confidential, compassionate setting for healing, learning, and growing together.
Join us to discover the power of community—because no one should walk this road alone.
*All survivors of ABI/TBI and those who care for them are welcome.*
\* This meeting is for persons with brain tumors and their guests.
\*\* This is a hybrid meeting. For those meeting in-person dinner is served at 5:45pm. Online begins at 6:30pm.
Free In-Person Events: How to Let Go of the Past and Move Forward
The emotional pain from past bad experiences easily lingers in the present, making it hard to enjoy life and create your future. Even when you think you've moved on, the negative emotions can be triggered, sending you back into the pain of that experience.
And we are talking about pain; emotions such as grief, depression, anxiety, fear (or terror), boiling anger, simmering resentment, feelings of shame, blaming and regret can leave you incapacitated to a greater or lesser degree.
In this local event we will be discussing the reasons why these past bad experiences have the power to affect you long after they occurred. We'll go over why the emotional pain can be so strong. We'll also discuss some simple solutions to overcome your emotional pain and be free to fully enjoy your life again.
Examples of painful experiences include:
* A broken relationship or divorce.
* Death or loss of a loved one.
* Death of a pet.
* A sudden shock or bad news.
* A betrayal.
* Being part of an abusive relationship.
* A bad injustice.
* Loss of a job, position or business.
* A grave illness or injury.
The negative emotions from these experiences don't just go away on their own. But the good news is there is a way to clear them out of your way.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* There's a restroom along the route at [Tuttle Park Community Center](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KTZJgLE1CrrbRNmJ7), which is about two‑thirds of the way from [Clinton-Como Park](https://maps.app.goo.gl/z8Cx8evwLiWundMe8) to our [turnback point](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZXk7qUVszLQ8EJxHA).
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).
NAMI Family-to-Family Summer Session
Summer Session, Thursdays, June 4 - July 23, 2026, from 6 to 8:30pm ET
**NAMI Family-to-Family** is a free, eight-week program for family members, caregivers, and partners of individuals living with mental illness. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem solving, treatment, and recovery.
ASH UU Topic: TBD
ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio
TBD
Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!





















