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**⭐ DOORS OPEN AT 19:30. PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE 8PM! ⭐** The Creative Code Stammtisch is a casual show-and-tell for artists, makers, designers, coders, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome! You don't have to be a coder yourself 😃 HOW TO FIND US? Find Prachtsaal Studio by crossing the courtyard next to Cafe Augusta on Jonasstr. 22, 12053 Berlin. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? We start with quick introductions, then open the floor to anyone who wants to present something. There are usually around six 10-minute slots available, plus time for questions from the audience. First-timers are encouraged to share their work. Topics range from net art to computational design and interactive installations all the way to wearable electronics or generative poetry. If you’re wondering whether your own project might fit, take a look at the [Stammtisch archive](https://creativecodeberlin.github.io/Stammtisch/) to see what others have shared in the past. This event is *not* just for coders! New-media artists and anyone working with technology in their art are very welcome to share. If you enjoy art and/or technology, you’ll likely have a great time, and maybe even learn something new! BEGINNERS WELCOME! If you’re new to creative coding, you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](https://creativecode.berlin/learn). THIS IS YOUR SPACE We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isn’t sure it’s for them, let them know they’ll be welcome! SAFE SPACE POLICY We support the Berlin Code of Conduct: [berlincodeofconduct.org](http://berlincodeofconduct.org/) Please read and make sure you agree with its content. ACCESSIBILITY Prachtsaal Studio is located on an easy to access ground floor. We're very sorry to say that the bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible yet. DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN? We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :) CONTACT Raphaël de Courville team@creativecode.berlin +49 (0) 176 70070572 or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/) *** The featured artwork of the month is by @ojelibalon. We'd love to feature your work on the cover for the next Stammtisch! Please send an image at team@creativecode.berlin

Come join us for a gentle yet powerful Seitai group practice — a space where silence, breath, and spontaneous movement meet. This is a donation-based event, so you’re free to contribute what feels right (from 0€ to (your choice)€). ✨ What is Seitai? Seitai (整体) is a Japanese practice that helps you reconnect with your body’s innate intelligence. Through subtle awareness and guided techniques, you’ll be invited to: Listen deeply to your body through Yuki (a meditative, hands-on practice of sensing and following the breath). Release hidden tension with Katsugen — allowing involuntary, spontaneous movements to arise naturally. Find balance in stillness and movement, letting your body recalibrate itself in surprising ways. Seitai is not about control or forcing; it’s about giving voice to the movements your body has been waiting to express. Sometimes this brings ease, clarity, and lightness. Sometimes it stirs up dizziness, discomfort, or emotions. Every experience is valid — and you are always free to pause or leave at any time. 🌌 Why join? Discover a practice that many find deeply transformative. Create space for release, renewal, and vitality. Explore in community, whether you’re a curious first-timer or already familiar with Seitai. 👕 Practical details Wear comfortable clothes and bring a towel and water to stay hydrated. Bring openness and curiosity. Watchers are welcome — you can simply observe, or dive into active practice. The session is guided, but the real teacher is your own body. ✨ Learn more: 🎥 Watch a short video: https://youtu.be/KF7agFE1zss?si=6UhmjwaIAfBo-_Op 📖 Read more about Seitai: https://seitaibarcelona.com/what-is-seitai/ Everyone is welcome, whether you are completely new or already familiar with Seitai. Bring comfortable clothes and an open mind. 💰 This event is donation-based, supporting the space and allowing us to keep offering it. Private one-to-one sessions are also available at an affordable price. 🌿 Step into silence, breath, and spontaneous movement — your body knows the way. PangeaHaus, Trautenaustraße 5, 10717 Berlin, Berlin, 2nd Floor, first room. https://maps.app.goo.gl/DUA4DqR7DEP5XhEy7 https://www.eventbrite.de/e/seitai-free-group-session-tickets-1982614595626? Pangea Haus e.V. 2nd floor Trautenaustraße 5, 10717 Berlin Concept and rules: https://www.systemik-im-dialog.de/ Deutsch Komm zu unserer sanften und doch kraftvollen Seitai-Gruppenpraxis – ein Raum, in dem Stille, Atem und spontane Bewegung aufeinandertreffen. Dies ist eine Veranstaltung auf Spendenbasis, du kannst also frei beisteuern, was sich für dich richtig anfühlt (von 0€ bis (deine Wahl)€). ✨ Was ist Seitai? Seitai (整体) ist eine japanische Praxis, die dir hilft, dich wieder mit der angeborenen Intelligenz deines Körpers zu verbinden. Durch subtile Achtsamkeit und angeleitete Techniken bist du eingeladen: *Tief auf deinen Körper zu hören durch Yuki (eine meditative, praktische Übung des Erspürens und Folgens des Atems). * Verborgene Spannungen mit Katsugen zu lösen – indem du unwillkürlichen, spontanen Bewegungen erlaubst, ganz natürlich zu entstehen. *Balance in Stille und Bewegung zu finden, während sich dein Körper auf überraschende Weise selbst neu ausrichtet. Bei Seitai geht es nicht um Kontrolle oder Zwang; es geht darum, den Bewegungen eine Stimme zu geben, auf deren Ausdruck dein Körper gewartet hat. Manchmal bringt dies Leichtigkeit, Klarheit und Entspannung. Manchmal wirbelt es Schwindel, Unbehagen oder Emotionen auf. Jede Erfahrung ist gültig – und es steht dir jederzeit frei, eine Pause zu machen oder zu gehen. 🌌 Warum teilnehmen? * Entdecke eine Praxis, die viele als tief transformierend empfinden. *Schaffe Raum für Loslassen, Erneuerung und Vitalität. * Erkunde die Praxis in der Gemeinschaft, egal ob du neugieriger Anfänger bist oder bereits Erfahrung mit Seitai hast. 👕 Praktische Details *Trage bequeme Kleidung und bringe ein Handtuch sowie Wasser mit, um hydriert zu bleiben. * Bringe Offenheit und Neugier mit. *Zuschauer sind willkommen – du kannst einfach nur beobachten oder direkt in die aktive Praxis eintauchen. * Die Sitzung wird angeleitet, aber der wahre Lehrer ist dein eigener Körper. ✨ Mehr erfahren: 🎥 Schau dir ein kurzes Video an: https://youtu.be/KF7agFE1zss?si=6UhmjwaIAfBo-_Op In diesem Video [00:16] wird Seitai als eine japanische Kulturform beschrieben, die den Organismus wieder in Ordnung bringt („Seitai“ bedeutet „Körper in Ordnung“). Es basiert auf der Beobachtung der natürlichen Lebensenergie und nutzt Bewegungen wie Katsugen Undo [00:32], um die Vitalität zu fördern. 📖 Lies mehr über Seitai: https://seitaibarcelona.com/what-is-seitai/ Jeder ist willkommen, egal ob du völlig neu bist oder Seitai bereits kennst. Bringe bequeme Kleidung und einen offenen Geist mit. 💰 Diese Veranstaltung basiert auf Spenden, um den Raum zu unterstützen und es uns zu ermöglichen, dieses Angebot weiterhin aufrechtzuerhalten. Private Einzelsitzungen sind ebenfalls zu einem erschwinglichen Preis verfügbar. 🌿 Tritt ein in die Stille, den Atem und die spontane Bewegung – dein Körper kennt den Weg. PangeaHaus, Trautenaustraße 5, 10717 Berlin, 2. Etage, erster Raum. Anfahrt via Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DUA4DqR7DEP5XhEy7 https://www.eventbrite.de/e/seitai-free-group-session-tickets-1982614595626? Pangea Haus e.V. Zweite Etage Trautenaustraße 5, 10717 Berlin Konzept und Regelungen: https://www.systemik-im-dialog.de/

**Stretch Festival 2026** April 03 2026 - April 05 2026 [www.stretch.berlin](https://www.stretch.berlin/) **For GBTQ men\*** **Sold out, waiting list per email on events@wearevillage.org** STRETCH FESTIVAL is a weekend festival for gay, bisexual, trans and queer men\* and people who identify somewhere on the spectrum from male-fluid to non-binary. We welcome all bodies, backgrounds, and identities within this larger and not-so-definable container of queer masculinities. Take the opportunity to discover and explore new ways of being to nourish your body, mind and spirit. We look forward to curious and adventurous participants. The festival takes place three times a year in the heart of Berlin. Experts\*, practitioners\*, therapists\*, healers\*, rebels\* and artists\* invite you to this unique gathering. There is a wealth of offerings to explore from the fields of bodywork, mindfulness, art, movement, sexuality, psychology, spirituality, gender, identity, ritual, performance and social engagement. Participants can put together their schedule from 36 workshops or lectures. Outside of the workshops, you’ll be able to socialize, mingle or deepen exchanges with people from many different places. We look forward to welcoming you! 🔵 **Stretch Festival 2026** 3\. April 2026 \- 5\. April 2026 **[www.stretch.berlin](https://www.stretch.berlin/home-de)** Fur **GBTQ men\*** Das **STRETCH FESTIVAL** ist ein Wochenendfestival für schwule, bisexuelle, trans und queere Männer\* und Menschen, die sich irgendwo auf dem Spektrum von männlich-fluid bis nicht-binär identifizieren. Wir heißen alle Körper, Hintergründe und Identitäten innerhalb dieses größeren und nicht so definierbaren Containers von queeren Männlichkeiten willkommen. Nutzt die Chance, neue Wege des Seins zu entdecken und zu erforschen, um euren Körper, euren Geist und eure Seele zu nähren. Wir freuen uns auf neugierige und abenteuerlustige Teilnehmende. Das Festival findet dreimal im Jahr im Herzen von Berlin statt. Experten\*, Praktiker\*, Therapeuten\*, Heiler\*, Rebellen\* und Künstler\* laden euch zu dieser einzigartigen Zusammenkunft ein. Es gibt eine Fülle von Angeboten aus den Bereichen Körperarbeit, Achtsamkeit, Kunst, Bewegung, Sexualität, Psychologie, Spiritualität, Gender, Identität, Ritual, Performance und sozialem Engagement zu erkunden. Teilnehmende können ihren Ablauf aus 36 Workshops oder Vorträgen zusammenstellen. Außerhalb der Workshops habt ihr die Möglichkeit, Kontakte zu knüpfen, euch zu unterhalten oder den Austausch mit Menschen aus vielen verschiedenen Ländern zu vertiefen. Wir freuen uns darauf, euch willkommen zu heißen!

### **Men's Circle Berlin** Time for presence, humor, sharing on men's issues, brotherly connection & inspiration [urbanjoy.de/men](https://urbanjoy.de/men) Feel & experience heartfelt, peaceful masculinity in community. Duo, small & large group experiences, partly guided, partly in free flow. The event takes place in a pleasant atmosphere high above the rooftops of Berlin, near Gendarmenmarkt. Exact address will be provided after registration. Questions? Send a message to [t.me/joejung](https://t.me/JoeJung) Please bring the following: * Comfortable clothing * Your ticket * 1-2 non-alcoholic drinks to share & enjoy \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- deutsch \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### **Männerrunde Berlin** Zeit für Präsenz, Humor, Austausch zu Männerthemen, brüderliche Verbundenheit & Inspiration [urbanjoy.de/men](https://urbanjoy.de/men) Fühle & erlebe herzliche, friedvolle Männlichkeit in Gemeinschaft. Duo, Klein- & Grossgruppenerfahrungen teils geleitet, teils in freiem Flow. Die Veranstaltung findet in angenehmer Atmosphäre über den Dächern von Berlin, nahe Gendarmenmarkt statt. Genaue Adresse nach Anmeldung. Fragen via Nachricht an [t.me/joejung](https://www.t.me/joejung) Bitte bring folgendes mit: * Bequeme Kleidung * Dein Ticket * 1-2 alkoholfreie Getränke zum Teilen & Genießen

**Hidden amongst fantastical castles & lakes is the 19th Century Rakotzbrücke; one of the most visited and photographed landmarks in Germany** **HOW DO I JOIN THIS EVENT?** Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket. [https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/devils-bridge-3apr2026](https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/devils-bridge-3apr2026) **SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW USERS** * 10% New User Discount using promo code: **MEETUP10** * Valid for this trip or any other trips available on our website. **WHY GO?** Join us for a magical experience at the Devil’s Bridge, the enchanting fairytale bridge located in Gablenz, Germany. The Devil’s Bridge is a must-visit attraction, known for its rich history and stunning architecture. Legend has it that the bridge was built by the devil himself in exchange for the first soul to cross it. Whether you believe the legend or not, you'll be captivated by the bridge's beauty and charm. Explore the picturesque surroundings, take memorable photos, and immerse yourself in the fairytale-like atmosphere. The bridge offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes, making it a favorite spot for photographers and nature lovers. So don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of the Devil’s Bridge. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable adventure! **WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?** * **Rakotzbrücke (Devil's Gate):** Built in 1866 out of basalt, is one of the world’s oldest ‘Devil Bridges’, and is one of the most visited and photographed attractions and is also consistently listed as one of the top attractions to visit in Germany. The gate is located in the Kromlau Rhododendron Park, one of the biggest gardens in Saxony, pristinely kept with a large array of plants, fauna and wildlife. * **Forest Steam Railway (exclusive for participants to this event only):** Ride on the **historic Waldeisenbahn**, a small historic diesel train that connects the towns in the Kromlau region. These steam locomotives have been running on the narrow-gauge railway again, and the unique landscape of the Muskau Arch can be experienced at a leisurely pace in the specially built passenger carriages. * **Kromlau Rhododendron Park:** One of the biggest English gardens in Saxony, pristinely kept with a large array of plants, fauna and wildlife. * **Kromlau Castle:** Beautiful castle located in Kromlau park, with the castle estimated at over 300 years. * **Trinitatiskirche (Gablenz):** The Tower at the Heavy Mountain, Lookout point across the opencast mining of Tagebau Nochten, ‘Heaven and Hell’ grotto, mermaid pond, and various monuments are also on view. **TRIP DETAILS** **Start & End Date:** Friday, 3 April **Meeting location & time:** * **Option A:** Meet inside [Berlin Central Station (Berlin Hbf)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/vkVwAwNNBWsxN71o6) at 8:00 am on Friday. * **Option B:** Meet outside [Weißwasser (Oberlausitz) train station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/EPTwzT6WyuBTF5Lf7) at 10:30 am on Friday. **Note:** Exact platform location in Berlin central station will be advised in the WhatsApp group for confirmed partcipants the day before the trips. **Finishing location & time:** * **Option A:** [Berlin Central Station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/vkVwAwNNBWsxN71o6) @ 8:30 PM on Friday. * **Option B:** [Weißwasser (Oberlausitz) train station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/EPTwzT6WyuBTF5Lf7) @ 6 pm on Friday. **Hiking Distance:** 11 km from Weißwasser to Rakotzbrücke, Gablenz and back. **Difficulty:** Easy to Intermediate – hiking at relaxed pace on well-marked paths, woodland grounds, sure-footedness & good fitness required. **Kid & Pet Friendly :** Yes **Included:** * Community guide for the entire duration of the trip. * Transportation for the entire trip starting from the meeting location to the finishing location (depending on ticket selection). * Guided hike around Rhododendronpark & Devils bridge. * Steam Engine ride * Access to a WhatsApp group & google photos album dedicated for this trip. **Note:** Email us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp & we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication. **Items to pack:** Weather is temperament and can vary between raining & sunny weather. Would recommend the following at a minimum: * Passport * Packed lunch for break during hike. * Suitable footwear for hike. * Rain jackets * Rain trousers * Hiking shoes * Suitable day pack * Sun protection. * Sunglasses Please do join our WhatsApp / Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc. 1. [WhatsApp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup) 2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)

Ditch the old book club, where everyone has to read the same book...this is better! It works like this: Bring your own book. Come chat, have some tea or coffee, get to know your neighbors. Then we quietly read together, side by side, for about one hour, each one reading their own book, and afterwards we talk with each other about what we are reading. The usual agenda: - Arrival and introduction (~20 minutes) - ⁠Silent reading (~1 hour) - ⁠Discussion (~30-40 minutes) - ⁠Join us for a bite at a local restaurant afterwards, if you like! You may read in any language, you may read any book. We are a group of international residents of Berlin from many different countries, of all ages, and we converse in English. We welcome you! No registration needed – the event is donation based. All funds support the Offenes Wohnzimmer.

Come for the biryani, stay for the pyaar, laughter, and new friendships 🍛💛 This **Easter Sunday**, we’re doing what we do best — bringing women together over comforting food and wholesome vibes ✨ Join us for The Great Biryani Meetup by Pani Puri Tribe — a cozy, feel-good lunch where strangers turn into friends, conversations flow easily, and everything just feels a little more like home. Think: 🍛 a table full of biryani 💛 a room full of kind, like-minded women ✨ and that soft, happy feeling of “I’m so glad I came” 💌 **Details**: 📅 5th April (Easter Sunday) ⏰ 12 PM 📍 Zusshu Berlin 👭 Women only 💛 €4 spot-reservation contribution (Limited spots) - no refunds - food & drinks not included - each person pays for their own *Pay via PayPal*: https://www.paypal.me/ssuhany — choose Friends & Family (**please add your name in the note) 💛** ✨ Limited spots to keep it cozy & intentional 🫶

Join us for a bike ride followed by lunch at **Gasthof Falkenhorst**. We’ll start the day cycling together on a scenic route arpind Mügg and then stop for lunch around 13:00. It’s a great chance to enjoy the outdoors, move a bit, and spend time with nice people. **Meeting point: **S-Bahn Spindlersfeld (at the entrance of the Starion) **When**: Saturday 4 April – meet at 10:15 **Lunch**: Planned stop at 13:00 **Return**: we can ride togetherer on a similar route or we can ride to Erkner station where people cann take the convenient train home. **Pace**: chill pace, around 12km/h so we cann enjoy the route and stop if needed/wanted. **IMPORTANT TO RSVP: ** * Only RSVP if you are coming by bike, we will prioritise people that will join the full eventent * Make sure your bike is ready to ride and bring water, snacks if you need them, and anything that makes your ride comfortable. * **€1 event fee (non-refundable)** The €1 fee helps cover the Meetup app fee and other small expenses, and any excess will be donated to animal rights NGOs. Please send it via the PayPal details in the comments (only visible to people marked Going) within 48 hours of RSVPing. No PayPal? Message me for the IBAN. If the €1 fee isn’t received within 48 hours of RSVPing, your RSVP will be automatically cancelled. We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable. Please respect boundaries; harassment or disrespectful behaviour isn’t welcome and will mean removal from future events.

International Meetup for those who still like to follow the Peaceful teachings of Christ. We are free and curious humans, try to practice patience, kindness, humanity, etc, and have the freedom to read any book of the world, including the Gospels. Let's support each-other, upbuild faith, and find some like-minded friends in our community. (If you are a new believer, you are also welcome only if you have been practicing Christianity regularly for at least since last 3 years. )

**Curatorial Tour – Instinct#20** for **LGBTQIA+** Free event **Group exhibition** During this **curatorial tour**, we will guide you through artworks that engage with conflict as a generative force and explore “Radical Empathy” as an active, transformative practice. Together, we will consider how empathy can be learned, challenged, and reimagined through queer artistic perspectives. The tour will examine how artists create spaces that embrace difference, resist dominant narratives, and invite us to remain open to discomfort, connection, and change. Moving beyond passive understanding, these works propose empathy as a relational encounter—one that has the potential to reshape how we live with and through conflict. **instinct #20** __ viewing 02.–12. April __ **Artists** Matthias Bade Josch Hoenes & Tomka Weiß Heami Lee Paul Harfleet Owa Mesa Dylan Mitro Monika Popiel & Paweł Świerczek Lars Reimers Tejal Shah Andrey Shental __ **Performance** Ahmed El Gendy Dumama __ **Guests (workshops / panel)** Joshua Amissah Antke Engel Jan Großer Lo Höckner Mati Klitgard __ **Film** *Prinz in Hölleland* (1993) von Michael Stock __ **Cooperation** Schwules Museum Berlin Salzgeber Verleih __ **Curatorial Team** Eric LeRouge in collaboration with Neo Seefried & Kristijan Radakovic *\*The exhibition **instinct#20 Radical Empathy** serves as an artistic reflection on two we are village projects, **Conflict and Resilience** and **Queer Connect**. Bringing these earlier initiatives into dialogue, instinct#20 Radical Empathy revisits their ideas, processes, and contexts, transforming them into a new curatorial framework that invites renewed interpretation.* 🔵 Während dieser **kuratorischen Führung** begleiten wir Sie durch Werke, die Konflikt als produktive Kraft begreifen und „Radikale Empathie“ als aktive, transformative Praxis erforschen. Gemeinsam betrachten wir, wie Empathie erlernt, hinterfragt und durch queere künstlerische Perspektiven neu gedacht werden kann. Die Führung untersucht, wie Künstler\*innen Räume schaffen, die Differenz zulassen, dominante Narrative hinterfragen und dazu einladen, offen für Unbehagen, Verbindung und Veränderung zu bleiben. Über ein passives Verständnis hinaus begreifen diese Arbeiten Empathie als relationale Begegnung – eine, die das Potenzial hat, unsere Art, mit Konflikten zu leben und durch sie zu wachsen, grundlegend zu verändern. **instinct #20** __ geöffnet 02.–12. April __ **Künstler:innen** Matthias Bade Josch Hoenes & Tomka Weiß Heami Lee Paul Harfleet Owa Mesa Dylan Mitro Monika Popiel & Paweł Świerczek Lars Reimers Tejal Shah Andrey Shental __ **Performance** Ahmed El Gendy Dumama __ **Gäste (workshops / panel)** Joshua Amissah Antke Engel Jan Großer Lo Höckner Mati Klitgard __ **Film** *Prinz in Hölleland* (1993) von Michael Stock __ **Kooperation** Schwules Museum Berlin Salzgeber Verleih __ **Kuratorisches Team** Eric LeRouge in Zusammenarbeit mit Neo Seefried & Kristijan Radakovic *\* Die Ausstellung **instinct#20 Radical Empathy** versteht sich als künstlerische Reflexion zweier we are village Projekte: **Conflict and Resilience** und **Queer Connect**. Indem diese früheren Initiativen miteinander in Dialog gebracht werden, nimmt instinct#20 Radical Empathy ihre Ideen, Prozesse und Kontexte erneut auf und überführt sie in einen neuen kuratorischen Rahmen, der zu einer erneuten Interpretation einlädt.*

We are inviting you to our next Evening of Meditation on **Sunday, the 5th of April**. These gatherings are not just about meditating on your own, but a step inward that we take together regarding a particular topic. This time we explore **The key to experiencing our interconnectedness with nature**. Most of us live in cities, spending our days in front of screens or in closed environments, and only occasionally take a walk in a park or go on a hike. Our experience of nature is often limited to a little time off to "recharge our batteries," when in fact, a deeper connection with nature can open up so much more within us. Let’s discover The key to experiencing our interconnectedness with nature. 📍Where: [Yoga Sky](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kBxUvZrqo5yzRNe88?g_st=ipc), Am Tempelhofer Berg 7d, 10965 Berlin Follow the Yoga Sky signs in the yard, and take the elevator to the top floor. 🗓 When: Sunday, 5th of April, 19:00 - 20:30 Please arrive 5-10 min earlier to settle down. 🎟️ Entry: €5, just to pay for the space (in cash or PayPal) For more info go to: [https://onenessberlin.com/](https://onenessberlin.com/) You’re welcome, no matter your background or experience. This is what has worked for us over many years and we love to share it with you. Looking forward to see you, Oneness Berlin Florian, Jazgul & Carla

☀️ If the sun is out, we should probably be in a park. A relaxed afternoon hangout in the park with a bit of a desi vibe. We’ll bring some blankets, maybe a small grill, and hang out while the sun’s out. Expect snacks, music, games, and the usual laughs and chaotic stories about life in Berlin. Feel free to bring something to share — food, drinks, or something for the grill. Whether you’re from South Asia or just enjoy the vibe, you’re welcome to join.

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all 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 try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible 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. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events! Should be a good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (Tremont Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

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.

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) $15 for One Class $20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.

The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

**Complex Trauma Support Group** Our group is intended for survivors of complex trauma. If you are here, it’s likely that so much of who you are and what you have experienced in this life is actually invisible to most people––to family, society, coworkers, and the people who are around you. We are a peer-led group of survivors creating opportunities for ourselves and others to share our experiences, share support, and build relationships in kind community together. Survivor experiences might include: child sexual abuse, incest, child trafficking, and other experiences of people living with traumatic dissociation and complex PTSD. **What to expect at your first meeting:** Currently, we are offering a bi-monthly in person group at 2:00pm on the first and third Sunday of the month. The only criterion for joining the group is that you are a survivor of trauma wishing to have more kindness in your own life and share kindness with others, and that you agree to practice to group’s relational agreements available for view here: https://www.kindgroups.com/agreements. Joining the group is free of charge. We ask that new people connect with us for 30 minutes on the phone or on zoom before coming to their first group, so that we can determine together that we are a good fit. Our meetings last approximately 90 minutes. Participants are never required to share. You’re also welcome to choose a pseudonym and you will never be asked for private information. You are welcome to leave at any time. The kindness that survivors can share when among others who have survived similar childhood experiences is something we rarely get to experience. Time spent with others who understand even a little bit more about us is a relief. Our hope is to help ourselves and others experience that we are not alone. We wish for our efforts to be a cause of kindness in our own lives and the lives of each other. You can read more about the groups at www.kindgroups.com.