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Hi All, I am Lawrence, YTT500hrs Yoga Teacher, GYROKINESIS® ApprenticeInstructor , Certified Animal Flow Level III iinstructor and Certified Personal Trainer from A.C.E.

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Gyrokinesis is a rhythmic movement method that combines yoga, tai chi, and dance. Through fluid, circular, and spiraling motions, it mobilizes the spine and joints without impact. Focused on breath and flow, this equipment-free practice enhances flexibility, builds core strength, and rejuvenates the mind—leaving you feeling balanced and energized. 禪柔運動（Gyrokinesis）是一套結合瑜伽、太極與舞蹈的流動訓練。透過節奏性的圓形螺旋動作，在無壓力下活動脊椎與關節。配合深度呼吸與流暢轉換，無需器械即可提升身體柔韌度、強化核心並釋放壓力，讓您在練習後感到身心平衡且充滿活力。

Brand New Weekly Classes @ Studio Pamphile Venue New Location. Urban Krav Maga is a defence system that: The Urban Krav Maga aim is to equip the student as soon as possible to defend themselves against the most common attacks they may face. Once the student has mastered these techniques more difficult scenarios are addressed to build a support system that will enable the student to deal with almost any situation. By teaching concepts through techniques, students are taught how to read a situation and react/respond accordingly, even if they have not experienced that exact same scenario in training. Giving students the ability to improvise is an important element of our training, this is not like learning a kata. Awareness, avoidance and pre-emption are placed high in order of priority but we recognise that you can’t always avoid a potential violent encounter. We teach everything that is needed for self defence when it’s necessary in all environments, including, highly confined, crowded spaces, cars, shopping centres, nightclubs, buses etc. We make no apologies for our civilian approach to street violence and our subsequent breakaway from the original military solutions in dealing with armed attackers: a knife defence based on somebody attacking like they were making a committed bayonet thrust will not be so effective as one that is based on somebody stabbing with an aggressive pumping/piston motion with fast recoil when we are dealing with today’s street. As stated we retain the term Krav Maga as our approach reflects that on which Krav Maga was originally founded and we are, of course, indebted to the experiences we have gained training with the various Israeli Fighting Systems

Join us for a fun run on Monday night run along the waterfront. The She Runs Collective is a supportive community centred on female health, inclusivity, and empowerment. Every week, we come together for a short run where ALL women are welcome, regardless of ability. No one gets left behind! 🏃‍♀️💪 Our dedicated captains will lead the run, and the event is suitable for runners at all levels. Meeting time: 19:30 Duration: 1h30m Meeting point: THE STATION - 18 Upper Station Street. Sheung Wan. Route: THE STATION < > Central Promenade Distance: 2km - 4km Bag Drop: Available More info: www.instagram.com/she.runs.collective

First timer, please leave contact. Please put your name on the waiting list which will be updated later. My WhatsApp / Signal: 9528-5003 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Pure White Jersey 純白 $10 (Over 70, Free; PayMe / FPS #: 9528-5003) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 長者樂園 Seniors Paradise (45+) 1 Jun 2026 (Mon), 4:30 pm ----- Friendly (Home, White) vs 藍飛馬 Kowloon Bay Park (Small), Kai Lai Rd., Kowloon Bay. 九龍灣 啟禮道 九龍灣公園 (細). Tel: 2750-0849 9-a-side Quasi-Natural Turf 9人仿真草

**On a whim** Have you ever done something impulsively - a haircut or a tattoo you regretted, a random date that turned into a relationship, a passion project that became a career, a trip that went sideways, or a purchase you indulged in? Tell us all about your spontaneous decisions that led to memorable outcomes. If you couldn't make it to the workshops last week, here is another opportunity for you to do so! The *On a whim* live storytelling show is on Wednesday, 24th June. If you’ve got a story or just an idea in mind, come to one of our pitch workshops at the end of May. If your story is shortlisted for the show, our host will work with you as you polish and rehearse it. 📌 Story Requirements: * Your story must be true * It must be told in the first person—you are the main character * It should be between 5-10 minutes You don't need to have a completed or polished story ready - just a beginning idea is okay. This workshop is open to individuals at all levels, first-timers or old hands. The purpose of Hong Kong Stories is to help you become a better storyteller. Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone loves a story. Note: Please update your RSVP, ideally 12 hours before the event if you're unable to make it. Repeated no shows will be moved to not-going / removed from the group to open up slot for people on the waitlist.

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-hong-kong-online-tickets-1975093799723?aff=meetup QUESTIONS ? Pls Reach out to; Rose - +971528033410 ( WhatsApp Only)

Founded in 1964 by a family-run restaurant (over 62 years) is one of the last traditional tea houses in Choi Hung Estate. It bridges the raw iron-sheet village life with 1960s public housing heritage. Enjoy home-style nostalgic dishes prepared with care — many requiring complex techniques like deboning whole ducks or intricate stuffed dace fish. The reservation is **fully occupied** from April until June. **Rare Chance!!!** to join us for a feast and a walk after dinner * **Meeting location**: near exit C4 of Choi Hung MTR station * **Meeting point**: to be shared after confirmation of payment * **Cost:** admission fee $70 Excluding dinner around $150-200, family sharing style * *PAYMENT* : Please provide the payment slip by FPS to 55073213 or Payme to secure your place. Payme : [https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam](https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam) * **Group size**: 12 people **Why join us?** Join our farewell dinner at 62-year-old Kam Pik Tea House in Choi Hung Estate. Savour nostalgic Cantonese classics before redevelopment erases this living 1960s heritage forever. Have a drink and walk around the famous basketball field at night Signature dishes: \- 香酥鴨 \(荔芋香酥鴨 / Taro Crispy Duck\)\, \- 杏汁豬肺湯 \(Almond Pork Lung Soup\)\, \- 蠔豉生菜包 \(Oyster Lettuce Wrap\)\ etc #TeaHouse #NostalgicHKFood #HKPublicHousingHeritage #CantoneseFeast #VanishingHongKong #CrossCultural

食餐飯 輕鬆認識不同教會的基督徒 Make Christian Friends from different churches in Hong Kong 點解要參加神秘飯局？ · 認識朋友 / 戀愛對象: 輕鬆用1.5小時認識 3-5位新朋友 / 潛在伴侶 · 擴闊視野: 試下新餐廳，認識各行各業嘅參加者（Youtuber，空姐，放射師...真係咩人都有） 如果你都想認識新朋友但….. · 有諗過參加speed dating 但係怕太chur/太貴 · 純粹想輕鬆傾下計 未必想同一大班陌生人玩游戲 · 玩交友app心很累 傾左一輪都都未約到出黎見面 我哋係全港首個冇主持嘅「神秘飯局」社群，主打輕鬆食餐飯去認識朋友 推出幾個月已經有500名參加者報名喇 ✨ 即刻加入了解更多 📍 持有效商業登記 睇下飯局: [官方網站](https://dine-first.com/app) Instagram: [@dinefirst.hk](https://www.instagram.com/dinefirst.hk) Telegram: [神秘飯局 Telegram](https://t.me/dinefirsthk) 用一餐飯的時間，認識3-5個朋友 / 戀愛對象，今日就約飯先！

* **Date & Time**: 7 June, Sunday – Meet at 9:30 AM for the hike; dim sum lunch starts around 12PM * **Overall duration**: hike and chill: 1.5hours + dim sum: 1.5 hour + street food tasting 0.5 hour = around 3.5 hours * **Meeting Point & Venue**: \- Reachable by MTR easily in Hong Kong Island\. \- a less touristic viewing point with spectacular urban and coastal views \- The dim sum restaurant was opened in 1978 with traditional authentic dim sum options \*Detail will be shared in Whatsapp after RSVP and payment * **Hike Details**: Easy with steps 1.5/5⭐. Few minutes of mountain road is quite slippery. You may need to grab the tree branch. Around 30-minute trail to hike to the view point and half an hour to return — gentle paths with unbeatable city and sea vistas. A little bit of natural environment. Suitable for all fitness levels; bring water, sunscreen, and comfy shoes. * Cost: HK$150 including hiking tour + local area exploration + one type of street food (Excluding Dimsum lunch \~around HK$100 per person, pay as you eat — family-style sharing) by FPS 55073213 or Payme https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam * **Dim Sum Highlights**: Beside the typical dim sum, there are a few rare traditional dim sum and dishes such as crispy fried chicken, scrambled egg white with milk, sugar egg puff doughnuts etc. * **Vibe**: Relaxed and social, blending outdoor fun with culinary delight. Ideal for expats, and locals to connect over nature and food **Why Join?** Beside the famous Victoria Peak, it is a less touristic viewing point with spectacular urban and coastal views without long trek. Pair it with dim sum in restaurant opened in 1978 with traditional dishes. This combo is the ultimate way to experience the city's blend of nature and culture! **Hey hikers, foodies, expats, locals, and adventure seekers!** Lace up your shoes for a quick, rewarding morning hike at a mountain near Eastern of HK, followed by a delicious dim sum lunch. This easy trail offers breath-taking panoramic views of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the harbour—all in under 30 minutes of hiking. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a low-effort outing with high rewards. We'll wrap up with steaming baskets of dim sum classics to refuel and chat. #HongKongHikes #EasyHiking #SpectacularViews #HKEats #DimSumLovers #HongKongOutdoors #ExpatAdventures #LocalExperiences #FoodieHike **Photo Consent Notice**: By joining, you consent to photos/videos from the event being used for future promotions. If you'd rather opt out, just let me know!

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

The topic for June is "Roadtrip" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Join us Tuesday (6/2) at 6:30 pm as we hike the Hundred Acre Woods in Westerville. This is a beautiful trail that is filled of hills and roots but a picturesque wooded landscape to hike. Wear your hiking boots if you have them. We will do 2 loops of the 1 mile trail.

Hosted by Ohio History Connection Address: Octagon Earthworks 125 N. 33rd St., Newark, OH 43055 UNESCO World Heritage Site Join us on June 18 at the Octagon Earthworks Visitor Center for a special evening celebrating the release of John E. Hancock’s new book, **Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks: Landscape Monuments of the Ancient Ohio Valley.** Event Schedule • Doors open: 6:30 p.m. • Lecture begins: 7 p.m. John Hancock will share the story behind Ohio’s remarkable Hopewell earthworks and how eight of these architectural masterpieces became UNESCO World Heritage Sites. He will also discuss how this new Smithsonian publication presents the latest knowledge about their astonishing scope, subtle beauty, and the brilliant Indigenous designers and builders who created them nearly 2,000 years ago. • Book signing: Immediately following the lecture. Books will be available for purchase. **Admission** • $10 per person or Free with a purchase of a book • Free for OHC members • Free for students with a valid ID **About the Book** Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks presents Ohio’s eight UNESCO-inscribed earthworks in a richly illustrated volume from Smithsonian Books. This expanded and re-edited edition of the sites’ World Heritage nomination dossier was produced in collaboration with the Ohio History Connection and the National Park Service. The book features illustrated descriptions and histories of these Indigenous masterpieces, summaries of archaeological research, insights from American Indian scholars and leaders, and discussions of the earthworks’ design, construction, and cultural significance. **About the Author** John E. Hancock taught architecture, design, and history at the University of Cincinnati for 40 years. He has produced numerous multimedia exhibits and publications about Ohio’s earthworks and served as the principal author and photographer for the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks UNESCO World Heritage nomination. In addition to this Smithsonian publication (April 2026), he has also released Traveler’s Guide to Ancient Ohio (April 2026). Come learn about one of the world’s greatest ancient landscapes and meet the author behind this exciting new publication! More info: [https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/lecture-and-book-signing-with-john-e-hancock/](https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/lecture-and-book-signing-with-john-e-hancock/)