Group Singing

New members welcome. We are a 4 part choir with a life-affirming, humanist focus. We're a friendly bunch, and the singers in your section will help you get started and feel welcome. New members will be able to borrow printed music. We do perform both formally and informally, and our varied repertoire supports this. For regular attendees, please print out your music, which is available in the [members section of our site](https://london.humanistchoir.org/groups/library/buddydrive/). If you need access, contact Laurence. ([members@london.humanistchoir.org](mailto:members@london.humanistchoir.org)). For more information see the [Join Us](https://london.humanistchoir.org/join/) page , or listen to the choir on our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@LondonHumanistChoir). We always allow potential members to try us out for a couple of weeks. We do not hold auditions. By all means message with any queries. **Term Dates (6 a year) SPRING/SUMMER 2026** * THIS TERM - Tuesdays 24 February to 31 March inclusive * EASTER BREAK * NEXT TERM - Tuesday 14 April until 19 May * TERM AFTER THAT - 2 June to date to be determined Current repertoire: Yesterday (Beatles) Gold (from Once) Think About Things Obladi Oblada (Beatles) Too Sweet When the Earth Stands Still more to come

Join us for drinks and music chat at an East London pub. We will judge the latest S+V playlist, split into 2 teams for a mini music quiz, and then walk to a nearby venue for a free live gig! ↯ **Meet at Burke’s Warehouse, arrive any time from 6-7pm.** At 7:30pm we will go to a free gig at The Shaklewell Arms. The live acts include RY-GUY (EP Launch) + Restless Taxis + Yaz León. Read more at the Dice link below. Gig Link: [https://dice.fm/event/oegwqr-ry-guy-ep-launch-restless-taxis-yaz-len-31st-mar-the-shacklewell-arms-london-tickets](https://dice.fm/event/oegwqr-ry-guy-ep-launch-restless-taxis-yaz-len-31st-mar-the-shacklewell-arms-london-tickets) ↯ **The event is free:** The gig is also free, but I recommend you reserve a free ticket on Dice using the link. I also have some spare gig tickets in case anyone forgets :) ↯ **S+V Playlist:** There is a music playlist for this event...coming soon! The themes is "Songs about people...real or fictional". Come along to this event or join the WhatsApp group and you can make suggestions for the next S+V playlist. This will be on a new theme announced at the event. ↯ **How to get there:** The pub and gig venue are walking distance from Dalston Kingsland & Dalston Junction (both on the Overground). Burke’s Warehouse Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/AWq5v9ysD3QJ89Xe7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AWq5v9ysD3QJ89Xe7) Shaklewell Arms Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/KxxJmkia3BvS8WyP6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KxxJmkia3BvS8WyP6) If you can't find us when you arrive, join our WhatsApp group here and send a message: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/G66shC1b7Z5BWSTV6Am9DE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G66shC1b7Z5BWSTV6Am9DE)

Enjoy drawing from a different model each week Tuesday, to an eclectic compilation of sounds, in a friendly welcoming community and local artist host, Anna @LAD. These sessions are held in-person and sometimes offering an online element too, in the home of this group, in the heart of Finsbury Park in a quirky and cosy cafe setting. Sip your favourite beverage whilst drawing. This session has a midway break and vibrant friendliest atmosphere, headed by Anna Niman. All welcome to drop by and join in and draw.

Welcome to our **Amplify Her Open Mic!** Get ready for an unforgettable evening brimming with extraordinary female talent and exhilarating performances. **This event is open to all** ***\*Please note that ticket purchases do not guarantee a performance slot on our stage.*** Amplify Her is not just an event; it's a celebration of women in the music industry. Join us for a night of discovery, where new music and emerging artists take center stage. Connect with like-minded individuals, forge new friendships, and contribute to the empowerment of women in music. **[Make sure to grab your ticket on our website, so that you receive a QR code to use upon arrival.](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/event-details/open-mic-and-networking-event-london-2026-03-31-19-00)** This live music and networking experience is open to all. Our mission is to cultivate a community of female industry professionals who uplift each other in advancing their careers and championing gender equality. Join us for an evening filled with live music, networking opportunities, and pure enjoyment! Amplify Her is more than an event; it's a movement open to everyone who believes in the power of female voices in the music industry. Here is what you should know if you would like to perform: 1- Join our membership! Members get priority to perform at our Open Mic visit [https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/membership](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/membership) 2- Follow our Instagram Page, we will announce how to join our open Mic with a secret word to be emailed. 3- Join us on the night! We will pick one artist from our draw. [https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/](https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/) Please note that having a ticket to the open mic doesn't give you the possibility to perform; however, it does give you the opportunity to enter our draw. **Follow us on:** [https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/](http://%5Bhttps://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/%5D(https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/) "\[https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/\](https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/)") [https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/](http://%5Bhttps://www.amplifyher.co.uk/%5D(https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/) "\[https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/\](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/)") [https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/](http://%5Bhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/%5D(https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/) "\[https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/\](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/)")

**PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM SESSION DETAILS AND LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS IS MANDATORY.** **Want to do something useful with your exercise? GoodGym is no ordinary gym. We're a group of people who get fit by doing good - helping out local charities and community groups with physical jobs like shifting compost and planting trees.** **📍 We meet at** **The Quaker Centre, Fairfield, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2PT** **at 6:30pm.** **🏃‍♂️ At 6:45pm we'll run, walk or cycle to do a 30-40 minute task.** **🏃‍♂️ Then we'll head back to where we started by 8:30pm, do some stretches and maybe grab a beverage?** It's FREE. It's fun. It's fulfilling. And we're a very friendly bunch. 🍇 — **BOOK ONTO THE SESSION** **To come to the session click here:** https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions **You will need to confirm your attendance on the GoodGym website** (this includes creating an account with us if you haven’t already - it only takes a few mins). The link above takes you to the session listings in your area - if this session doesn’t fit your schedule, you may find something that does so check it out. p.s. GoodGym is a charity and you will be asked whether you’d like to donate when first creating an account. The choice is yours and does not affect your ability to attend a session. — **FAQ** Not sure you'll keep up? GoodGym is for everyone (18+). Whether you've never run before, or are chasing a marathon PB, you are 100% welcome. We always have a back-marker so no one gets left behind. 70% of GoodGym members start as non-runners so if you're new to this kind of thing you will be supported by people who are all on the same journey. 👍 What do I need to wear? Most of us wear gym/running gear. Make sure you're prepared for the weather. Don't feel like you're fit enough? Our tasks are simple and fun. There are easy jobs as well as more challenging things for those who want a workout! The choice is always yours. Do I need to bring anything? Gardening gloves are really useful for a lot of GoodGym tasks. And a head torch too if it’s likely to get dark. Please bring some if you can but there’s no requirement 🧤💡🧤 What is GoodGym? We're a (really lovely) group of people who use our energy to make a difference in our local community (and in communities across the UK!). We often meet on a weeknight, at least once a week, for a session to do good and get fit. We'd love you to come and join us. Any questions, just pop a comment below or send me a message. Find out everything you need to know at goodgym.org

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ! Welcome to the Highest Rated International Language Exchange group in London,🏆 with 1500+ reviews rated 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Join us on **Tuesday** for our global language exchange and social 😊🍻🥂 TO ATTEND THIS EVENT YOU **MUST**👇👇 1. Have your Meetup confirmation visible on your phone when you arrive. 2. Collect & wear your badge as soon as you arrive and always BEFORE buying your drinks and food. 3. Pay the £2 event fee. The event starts at 6pm. Start meeting the community and having fun...lots of fun! www.languages.london 🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇯🇵🇮🇹🇩🇪🇮🇳🇨🇳🇧🇷🇰🇷🇪🇬🇭🇰🇺🇸🇨🇴🇺🇦🇹🇷🇷🇺🇦🇺 WHEN & WHERE On Tuesday we'll be returning to The Craft Beer Co, St Mary Axe.** **Address: 29-31 Mitre Street, London, EC3A 5BU** https://maps.app.goo.gl/49HnHGap8hQMbQNWA **HOW WE DO IT** It's simple .... \~ When you arrive please collect your personalised language badge from us. We'll be waiting to give you a warm welcome 😃 \~ Please wear your badge during the event and always return it before you leave ♻️ \~ Start meeting the community and having fun...lots of fun! Please buy something from the bar to support the venue, who kindly offer us a dedicated space. 🇵🇱🇹🇼🇲🇽🇻🇳🇧🇬🇵🇸🇸🇪🇮🇱🇨🇦🇳🇱🇿🇦🇭🇺🇹🇭🇵🇪🇧🇴🇳🇬🇳🇿🇨🇭 **WHO** Languages in London events are organised for our community - being social, making new friends, building cultural bridges and always very relaxed. We have the largest number of languages and countries represented in our weekly language exchange and social events in London. This is **not** a dating event. Our events are open to Internationals, Locals, Expats, Students, Travellers..... Everyone! Are you an 18 to 24 year old? Come and explore our events. This is the event for a truly global community and for citizens from around the World. Is this the Intercambio you've been looking for? Want to practice your ingles, espanol , francais, italiano, Deutsch, portugues or other European languages? Asian languages ? Or maybe prefer to only speak English.... that's just fine. **All languages and all fluency levels are welcome** Spread the love...Bring your friends 💙 The creator and organiser of **Languages in London - Girish**, will always be visible at the event and there to support you and help with introductions, if you prefer. We want to remain the BEST language events group in London, being the biggest isn't our focus. These are real events with real people. We don't fill our events with inflated numbers and fictitious attendees 👻 **Community members that no-show at our events and inactive members are regularly removed from our group.** **LANGUAGES** Here's a selection of some of the languages that our community speak or have been practicing ... English, Spanish (incl Latin American), French, Italian, Portuguese (incl Brazilian), German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Russian, Korean, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, Hebrew, Swedish, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Bengali, Dutch, Catalan, Farsi, Greek, Urdu, Welsh, Romanian, Norwegian, Czech, Slovakian, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Turkmen, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Yoruba, Filipino, Thai, Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Ebo, Afrikaans, Tamazight, Tagalog, Creole, Malagasy, Mongolian, Tok Pisin and more... you get the idea! 🇷🇴🇬🇹🇨🇿🇳🇴🇩🇰🇫🇮🇨🇾🇺🇾🇪🇬🇧🇬🇦🇷🇰🇪🇱🇰🇲🇦🇹🇳🇩🇿🇸🇬🇲🇾 **SUSTAINABLE** 🌎🌳 Like you, we really care about our planet. We don't like single use paper name tags, stickers or wristbands as they can't be reused or recycled and can even damage your clothing ☹️ The Solution? ...Our personalised and completely reusable Languages in London badges! 🏆👍 So, please make sure you return your badge to us, before you leave the event. We'll sanitise it (anti bacterial & disinfectant cleaners) and use it again & again & again. Thanks for helping us do the right thing and keep our costs down🙏 **SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE** 👮‍♂️ We don't tolerate prejudice or harassment of any kind, at any time. Be polite and respectful to everyone else and they will reciprocate. Let's keep the space safe, welcoming for everyone and free of any political agendas. Please report any concerns to the Organiser immediately. Please look after your belongings, the venue is a public place. We may take photos or video at the event for future promotional use. Let us know if you'd rather not be included, we respect your choice 📸 **SPREAD THE WORD** 🗣️💬 If you enjoy our events, please tell your friends and colleagues and help us grow **your** community, thank you ♥️ Join our community - https://www.languages.london/ We're looking forward to welcoming you at Languages in London 😊👋 🇲🇰🇳🇵🇧🇩🇵🇭🇦🇪🇦🇱🇧🇪🇮🇪🇰🇿🇱🇦🇯🇴🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪🇰🇭🇨🇱🇲🇳🇨🇺

This week we'll be reviewing and revisiting the artists we've looked at since last October! We'll have a light hearted (very light hearted) quiz and snacks and nibbles. All Welcome, even if you've never been before! *Ring the doorbell if you come after 6.45*

Tharangini is a musical project led by Jairam Parameswaran. He is a highly qualified classical musision who has led a choir recently in Hong Kong. We are grateful to have him with us every wednesday. He aims to begin a project to run every week through April, May and June, every Wednesday evening. this will run as a fundraiser for the Spirirual work of he International Vedanta Society. please come along for a taster sessions before committing tp attend each week. during these three months we will be focussed on leaning Bhaja Govindam which was written by Adi Sankaracharya.

First Wednesday of every month, upstairs at the William Morris Pub. Free entry and house drinks are half price between 6pm and 7pm. We sing three sets of eight songs, plus a few requests. We hand out chorus sheet books to all guests, and get 90% audience participation by way of them joining in singing the choruses. The pub has its own kitchen downstairs and cooks good quality reasonably priced food, which looks good and smells good, just like us. The pub is situated in picturesque Merton Abbey Mills on the River Wandle, only ten minutes walk from Colliers Wood tube station. Here is a link to a video of us performing there WM Wednesday link- Sept 2025 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQsN_BZZCEA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQsN_BZZCEA)

Singing from the Heart led by Andrew Clark (suggested donation: £25) We will learn simple sacred songs and harmonies drawn from the Christian and other spiritual traditions. Singing from the heart helps us to connect, individually and collectively, with the flow of Universal Love. This can be meaningful for many people, whether their spirituality is linked to a particular faith tradition or to none. We will learn the chants by ear, so you do not need to be able to read music or be an experienced singer to enjoy this! The programme will include: \- exploring the use of singing as spiritual practice \- learning a variety of sacred chants and rounds \- a sung prayerful offering at the end of the day using the chants that we have learnt Booking: Essential as numbers are limited. To book or for further information, please contact Andrew, by email: [andrewjbclark@outlook.com](mailto:andrewjbclark@outlook.com) or by mobile: 07729118876. Andrew Clark worked for nearly 30 years as a psychiatrist and psychotherapist in the NHS, before retiring in 2017. His earliest experience of singing was in a church choir and over many years of singing in choirs as well as on retreats and pilgrimages, he deeply appreciates the therapeutic and spiritual impact of singing. He now uses heart-centred singing as a way to develop our heart consciousness..0

**It's here again! On Friday 3rd April - we're hugely excited to be once again hosting one of our famous karaoke parties.** Yep that’s right, after a number of requests since our last Karaoke night in January, we'll be heading for another special evening of social drinks and great tunes 🍻 And for this latest Karaoke adventure, we'll be heading to perhaps London's most high-tech new karaoke venue - **BAM Karaoke in Victoria**. As always - we’ll be heading to a nearby pub, so that you can warm up your singing voice, get to know those you'll be singing with later on in the evening a little better and recruit your band. We’ll then head over to BAM Karaoke, which offers state-of-the-art private karaoke rooms with a range of microphones and a catalogue of 45,000+ songs - from pop hits, to rock classics to famous dance anthems for you to belt out 🎵 And unlike other karaoke rooms, their system is built with a range of clever tools to inspire you, help you craft epic playlists, choose the performer for each song and even social games to play. **Best of all, the first places for the party are completely free for those who RSVP quick enough!** Singers of all standards are welcome, whether you're tone deaf or a professional performer, we’d love to have you join us for what's always a really enjoyable night. **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE/WHEN WE WILL MEET** We have a private room booked nearby beforehand, from 7:45pm for social drinks. However, we'd kindly ask that you arrive **no later than 8:30pm**, so that we can head over together in time for the start of the experience. **Meet Point:** The Bay & Bracket, 17–19 Artillery Row, SW1P 1RH ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/HAkwyzR1VLt3HXUF9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HAkwyzR1VLt3HXUF9)) Closest stations: Victoria (10 min walk), St James Park (10 min walk) Finish time: 11:45PM (approx) **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**

SASH and London Friend are running a support group for Queer people with an East or South-East Asian background (including mixed heritage) to share lived experiences, joys, fears and questions around sexual and mental health. This is a non-judgemental, inclusive space, which will let you connect with people from the community and address cultural barriers or stigmas you might have experienced. This can also be a space for you to connect and learn more about the community. The QESEA group is a social drop-in where people can join at any time. The structure of the drop-in goes as followed: * 7pm-8:30pm: introductions and group discussion * 8:30pm-9pm: social break out The group will be facilitated at the London Friend building near Kings Cross. Upon arrival, please ring the door bell so the group facilitator can let you in. The group room has step-free access and there is also an accessible toilet on the ground floor.

Please read the full description! **Spanish Conversational Club** **Club de conversación en ESPAÑOL** **How does it work?** The Spanglish club is for all people wanting to improve their Spanish outside of a class room. Depending on numbers, there are going to be groups of max 6 people, the groups will be Beginners (A2), Intermediate and Advance. Each group will have a Spanish native speaker who can help you with your Spanish :) We will first meet our table amig@s and socialise, then we will make a fun and interesting activity for you to have a better Spanish speaking experience. Please book only if you are 100% sure to attend as there will be other Spanglishers waiting for you. **Where? Time?** Royal Festival Hall Riverside Bar Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX 19:30 to 21:00 **Google Maps:** **[https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ZY6zDymAM7M6Lju5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ZY6zDymAM7M6Lju5)** **Note:** We will be at the front of the Riverside Bar. Although, this might change depending on tables’ availability. Please look for Spanglish Flag/t-shirt or simply call us +447870776718. We don’t have a private area, we’ll be at a public space. There will be public noise. You can join the **Whatsapp [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LSUpj7m1tCZ2Vj86dmJR76](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LSUpj7m1tCZ2Vj86dmJR76)** for the latest updates. **How much does it cost?** £10 Your attendance is confirmed once you have booked in this website and paid in our online store. Store: **[https://www.spanglish-lc.com/page/events](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/page/events)** FREE for Native Spanish Speakers. Únete! No pagas por el evento :D **Why should I come?** You should come if you want to be immersed in a Spanish conversation with native speakers for 90 mins and more! You should also come if you want to make new friends and learn about different cultures at the same time. **Can we have a drink during the session?** Of course, it is all about feeling comfortable and we all know that a drink help us with fluency, there is a coffee shop and a bar at the center. **Can I suggest topics or just make an open suggestion?** Of course, just bring your suggestions to the session or send us an email. Your event planner will ensure your suggestion has the right execution. We are here to help and provide you guys with the best environment possible for you to have fun and improve your Spanish speaking. **Note:** This event is not suggested for beginners A1 Zero Spanish learners. Please get in touch if you need some lessons. **Suggestions or Qs** Just drop me a WhatsApp, message or email. Our events are advertised on different platforms. For this event we expect around 20 people. **[Whatsapp](https://wa.me/message/VHD2GRUCYYBDP1),** Calls or MSNs **[+447870776718](https://wa.me/message/VHD2GRUCYYBDP1)** **Instagram** and **Facebook** as **[@spanglishlc](https://www.instagram.com/spanglishlc/)** We have more events and great teachers to enhance your learning, check all our **[events](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/events), [courses](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)**[ ](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)and **[teachers.](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)**

The Alliance is part of the Greater Central Ohio Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. We are an all-voices chorus dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for all those who love to sing, regardless of their race, gender identity, sexual orientation or musical background. The Alliance is the first and only all-voices barbershop chorus in Central Ohio. **Who:** Anyone with a passion for singing at a high level. Previous barbershop chorus/quartet experience not required. **When:** The Alliance rehearses weekly on Thursdays from 7pm-10pm. **Where:** Lord Of Life Lutheran Church: 2480 W Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43235 To become a full member of The Alliance, we welcome you to start by visiting us for a few rehearsals to experience the group and sing with us! Then, you may begin the 2-part audition process for membership: the assessement, and audition. We strive to make our auditions as stress-free as possible to help you let your best singing self shine.

Interested in seeing what The Alliance has been working on in 2026? Come be our practice audience as we prepare to sing at JAD/CAR Preliminary Contest! We will be debuting our brand new contest set, and you won't want to miss it! Our chapter quartets, Intermission Quartet and Coffee Talk will also be performing! This is a free event!

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.

**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.

Are you passionate about supporting other men on their mental health journey? We’re building a movement of virtual and in-person men’s groups across Ohio — and we’re looking for group leaders who want to make a real difference with us. As a group leader, you’ll create a safe space where men can connect, reflect, and grow together. Training and support are provided — you just need heart, presence, and a willingness to lead. **Apply now to lead a group in your area:** 👉 https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application Speak Your Mind is a mental health non profit dedicated to bringing our community together to end the isolation that leads to mental struggle and suicide. Learn more about them here: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind