Intentional Communities

The climate emergency requires more than facts alone. The transformation we need must be measured in greenhouse gas emissions averted and solar panels installed, but it is also an emotional transition, a shift in the narratives we tell, a reconnection with old wisdom and so much more. In short, it is perfectly suited for fiction. If you are seeking such guidance, and if you want to be part of a community, we would love to have you join the Cli-Fi Club this month. This month we are reading 'The Water Knife' by Paulo Bacigalupi, an American novelist who has won the Hugo and Nebula awards and was a finalist for the National Book Award. 'The Water Knife' is frequently included on lists of top cli-fi, but I have yet to read it. Excited to read and discuss with all of you. This event is free, but please get your copy from the wonderful English bookstore that hosts our book club meetings, Backstory. You can also [buy a copy of the book from them online](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/the-water-knife/ ). To cover Meetup fees and other costs, we also encourage a €1 donation per attendee. **About the Cli-Fi Club** We read climate fiction — ie, cli-fi — of all types. Our focus is on works that grapple seriously and thoughtful with the emotions and meaning of this moment, what may lie ahead and what may already be lost. Our selections go well beyond the stereotypical conception of cli-fi — ie, science fiction and post-apocalyptic narratives — to include a range of works that engage creatively with humanity’s great challenge, and may even leave you inspired. **About this community** Are you new to the meetup group Let’s Talk About Climate Change or our WhatsApp group Mobilizing Hope? We work to bring together English-speaking people in Barcelona and beyond for climate education and action, and also community. We welcome speakers of Catalan, Castellano and other languages, but most of our events are in English because most of our organizers and attendees are more comfortable in English than other languages. We created this group because we could not find any community like it. We range from degrowthers to startup founders, from artists to data scientists. We may not agree on everything, but we all want to move in the same direction. If you do too, you’re welcome to make it your home.

**Facilitated co-working sessions designed to balance deep focus and meaningful networking.** ​Spend a day surrounded by ambitious builders and creators from diverse industries and countries — working on similar challenges, sharing insights, and open to collaboration. ​**Agenda** ​🕘 **9:30 – 10:00 \| Arrival & Coffee Settle** in, grab a coffee, and get comfortable. ​🗣️ **10:00 – 10:30 \| Quick Intros** Quick introductions: who you are, what your challenge is for the day. Group input and perspectives encouraged. ​💻 **10:30 – 13:00 \| Deep Work or Networking \(You Choose\)** Choose between deep work or intentional networking. ​🥗 **13:00 – 14:00 \| Group Lunch \(Optional\)** Shared lunch with relaxed conversation and connection. ​💻 14:00 – 16:00 \| **Deep Work or Networking (You Choose)** Choose between continued focus or intentional networking. ​🔥 **16:00 – 16:20 \| Member Spotlight** One member presents a project they’re working on, followed by group feedback and Q&A. ​🎯 **16:20 – 16:45 \| Closing Circle** Reflect on the day and share achievements, insights, and next steps. ​**Attendance Note** ​🎟️ This event is **limited to 20 spots and costs 15 Euros**. If something comes up and you can’t attend, please let us know as soon as you can so we can offer your spot to someone else. ​📷 Photos will be taken during the event. By signing up, you agree that photos or short videos may be used for community or promotional purposes. If you’d prefer not to appear, just let us know on the day.

Encuentro para conocernos , compartir nuestros momentos vitales, nuestras necesidades, descubrimientos, recibir ayuda si lo deseas, etc. Si eres nuev@ en el crecimiento interior-personal-espiritual , te ofrezco leerte tu carta astrologica y compartirte tips esenciales para ser más Fuerte y Libre. Animate. Juntos somos más Fuertes ! **Si quieres asistir escríbeme por whatsapp al 678777477.** **Los encuentros se organizarán desde el grupo de whatsapp.** (por lo que aunque no veas inscripciones aquí no significa nada).

Del suelo industrial al territorio productivo: producción local, creatividad y derechos colectivos ¿Y si la regeneración urbana no solo tratara de reutilizar espacios abandonados, sino de **transformar la ciudad en un territorio productivo**? Esta jornada propone replantear el eje del Besòs como un espacio donde industria, cultura e infraestructura comunitaria se entrelazan, impulsando modelos alternativos de desarrollo urbano. El Besòs no es un lienzo vacío: es un paisaje con historia industrial, actualmente tensionado por dinámicas inmobiliarias, retos ambientales y procesos de transición económica. Pero también es un espacio de **innovación emergente**, donde ecosistemas industriales circulares y espacios de producción ciudadana y creatividad muestran nuevas posibilidades para la ciudad. Ubicado en un territorio de transición metropolitana, entre Barcelona (distrito de Sant Martí), Sant Adrià de Besòs y Santa Coloma de Gramenet, el Besòs se configura como un corredor estratégico donde confluyen escalas urbanas, sociales y productivas. Esta condición lo convierte en un laboratorio clave para imaginar futuros urbanos más inclusivos, resilientes y distribuidos. En este contexto, el encuentro se alinea con la iniciativa **[Barcelona Capital Mundial de la Arquitectura 2026 (UNESCO-UIA)](https://www.barcelona.cat/capitalmundialarquitectura/es "https://www.barcelona.cat/capitalmundialarquitectura/es")**, que propone extender el debate sobre arquitectura, urbanismo y paisaje a todos los barrios de la ciudad. Más allá de los centros tradicionales, el Besòs emerge como un territorio fundamental para repensar cómo la arquitectura y el urbanismo pueden activar procesos productivos, fortalecer comunidades y abrir nuevas formas de habitar y producir en la ciudad. Desde Territorio Besós, Fab Lab Barcelona (IAAC) y la Red Ensemble os invitamos a un diálogo sobre estas trayectorias, explorando cómo la producción puede ser **actividad económica, derecho colectivo, práctica cultural y estrategia territorial**. La mesa de debate incluirá ponentes representantes del sector creativo del Besòs, iniciativas públicas sobre regeneración urbana en la zona, expertos en urbanismo participativo y representantes institucionales y responsables de políticas públicas, aportando una mirada plural que conecte práctica, política y ciudadanía. ### **Objetivos del encuentro:** * Replantear la regeneración urbana desde la perspectiva del suelo productivo y la capacidad manufacturera. * Explorar el Besòs como laboratorio metropolitano de producción circular y distribuida. * Conectar estrategias institucionales, actores industriales y espacios de producción cívica. * Identificar mecanismos políticos y espaciales para apoyar y estabilizar ecosistemas productivos. * Abrir una conversación pública sobre el derecho a producir en la ciudad. Este encuentro quiere ser también un espacio abierto de intercambio: invitamos a todas las personas participantes a compartir sus ideas, experiencias y visiones para imaginar colectivamente el futuro productivo del Besòs. ### ### **Encuentro Territori Besòs** 📅 6 **de mayo** 🕢 **18:30h – 21:30h** 📍 **The Social Hub Barcelona** **🔗Reserva tu plaza a través del [enlace](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/besos-productivo-territorio-creativo-industria-y-futuros-circulares-tickets-1986903446695?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**

Te invitamos a moverte, conectar y probar algo nuevo. 🤸 La capoeira angola es una práctica afrobrasileña que une movimiento, música y diálogo corporal en un jogo entre camaradas. Una forma consciente y creativa de habitar el cuerpo y construir conexión. 🗓 Miércoles · 18:30–19h30 h 📍 Nest City Lab · Barcelona Clases recurrentes para profundizar semana a semana en: – Movimiento en el suelo y de pie – El jogo en pareja – Musicalidad, canto e instrumentos (berimbau, pandeiro, agogô, reco-reco) – Cultura e historia de la capoeira 💛 No se necesita experiencia previa. 💛 Espacio abierto a todos los niveles. 💛 Para información sobre precios e inscripción mensual, escríbenos y te mandaremos la info. Ven con ropa y zapatillas cómodas, agua y curiosidad. 💙 Si te apetece, puedes venir a probar una clase antes de decidirte por la mensualidad. Nos hace mucha ilusión crear una comunidad que crezca junta. Clase suelta: 20 € Mensualidad Nesters: 50 € Mensualidad: 60 € **ESP** *Creemos firmemente que para ser eficientes y saludables en el manejo de la actual crisis ambiental y social, necesitamos equiparnos con herramientas y conocimientos que nos ayuden a empoderarnos y cultivar nuestra "esperanza activa". La serie Culture Jam tiene como objetivo hacer precisamente eso.* **CAT** Creiem fermament que per ser eficients i saludables a l'hora de fer front a l'actual crisi ambiental i social, ens hem de dotar d'eines i coneixements que ens ajudin a empoderar-nos i a conrear la nostra "esperança activa". La sèrie Culture Jam a pretén fer-ho. **ENG** *We strongly believe that to be efficient and healthy at dealing with the current environmental and social crisis, we need to equip ourselves with tools and knowledge that help us to be empowered and to cultivate our "active hope". The Culture Jam series aims to do just that.*

Solo por hoy clase de prueba gratuita reserva tu lugar solo quedan 3 plazas 🌿 Hatha Yoga – Cuerpo, respiración y presencia. Una práctica consciente que integra posturas, respiración y relajación para fortalecer el cuerpo, mejorar la flexibilidad y calmar la mente. Un ambiente de grupo, respeto y amor por el crecimiento personal. No es necesario traer esterilla si no tienes o no deseas. Trae ropa cómoda y algo para poner sobre la esterilla si lo prefieres. 📅 **Todos los Miércoles** 🕖17:30\*\* 📍 **Espacio Descubrir** Carrer Cadí, 48 08031 · Barcelona 🚇 **Metro:** Virrei Amat o Vilapicina (Línea Azul) 🚌 **Buses cercanos** https://share.google/ye8KFpLH8gW5N9Iix **Facilita Angie Longo** 👉 No lo dejes para más adelante. Solo por hoy clase de prueba gratuita 1 Clase suelta 10€ Bono mensual 35€ Bono mensual socios 30€ Conoce todos nuestro eventos [https://www.iching-qigong.com/](https://www.iching-qigong.com/) Este evento se publica en otros sitios por lo que la puede que la lista de los apuntados no corresponda con el total de personas asistentes. Solo 6 plazas, reserva tu lugar ahora **Únete a nuestro grupo de WhatsApp de Espacio Descubrir:** **[Comunidad IChing-QiGong](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BOCtl2A4KYeEIDf1hirHqu)** Mira que más cosas hacemos... **[Entra en el Espacio Descubrir](https://www.iching-qigong.com/espacio-descubrir-barcelona)**

[ENG] **Please read the full description for details on booking.** On this guided tour with a difference, discover how to live life lucidly in the present moment, open to your senses, listen to yourself and start to be your own guide! Using a walk through the streets of Barcelona as practice, I will guide you in a mindfulness meditation which will help you get out of your head, bringing attention to your senses and the felt sensations in the body, stepping into deeper awareness of yourself, making your experience of the city even more magical and vibrant. We will begin our time together in the hidden oasis of carrer d’Allada Vermell, in the barrio of El Born, with an initial guided meditation. From this point of connection to yourself, anchored in the present, will we continue the practice walking through El Born with its winding streets and surprises around every corner. On our magical tour of sensorial delights, lasting approximately 2 hours, we will take in such places as the Palau de la Musica, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, Santa Maria del Mar and Santa Caterina Market, ending up at a nearby square for a chat about your experience. Take the opportunity on your trip to tune into yourself and see how things start to unfold magically! Leave your guidebook at home, instead come into your senses and discover your inner guide! The experience is suitable for single travellers and includes a tea or coffee and delicious pastry. **Please note, this is a paid tour. For more details and to book:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 or https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277 *** [ESP] **Por favor, leerlo la descripcion entero para detalles de reservacion.** En este tour guiada única, descubre cómo vivir la vida con lucidez en el momento presente, ábrete a tus sentidos, escúchate a ti mismo y comenzar a ser tu propio guía. Mientras paseamos por las calles de Barcelona, te guiaré en una meditación de atención plena (Mindfulness) que te ayudará a salir de tu cabeza, poniendo la atención sobre tus sentidos y las sensaciones en el cuerpo, entraras en una conciencia más profunda de ti mismo, dándote una experiencia de la ciudad aún más mágica y vibrante. Comenzaremos nuestro tiempo juntos en el oasis escondido de la calle d'Allada Vermell, en el barrio de El Born con una meditación guiada inicial. Desde este punto de conexión contigo mismo, anclado en el presente, continuaremos la práctica caminando por el barrio con sus sorpresas en cada esquina. En nuestro recorrido mágico de delicias sensoriales, que dura aproximadamente 2 horas, visitaremos lugares como el Palau de la Música, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, la Basílica de Santa María del Mar y el Mercado de Santa Caterina, terminando en una plaza cercana para conversar sobre tu experiencia. ¡Aprovecha la oportunidad en tu viaje para sintonizarte contigo mismo y ver cómo las cosas comienzan a desarrollarse con magia! ¡Deja tu guía en casa, en su lugar, entra en tus sentidos y descubre tu guía interior! La experiencia es adecuada para viajeros individuales e incluye un té o café y delicioso pastel. **Esto es un tour pagado. Para mas info y reservar:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 o https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277

\-\-\-\-\- GET YOUR TICKETS ON [LUMA](https://luma.com/e3p5igxz) \-\-\-\-\- **A social event designed for real connection.** We created an event where getting to know people is the main experience. ​Because most social events somehow end up in the same conversations: Where are you from? What do you do? How long have you been in Barcelona? ​Nice… but we believe meeting new people can be more interesting than that. ​Happy to Gather brings together curious people for an afternoon of good conversations in a relaxed setting. ​We use simple social dynamics that make it easy to meet others and talk about things that are actually interesting. ​No phones during the experience. No alcohol either. Just being present and seeing what happens. *** **​What happens during the event** ​Around 20 people come together for a 2-hour social experience designed to make meeting new people feel natural. ​You’ll meet different people throughout the event through simple activities that make conversations flow easily (no awkward moments, promise). ​Some moments are more playful, others more thoughtful, always relaxed and social. ​By the end of the event, you will have met everyone in the room. ​Many people stay afterwards to keep talking, exchange contacts or just hang out a bit longer. **The vibe** ​Relaxed. Open. Social. *** **What to expect** * ​a warm welcome and introduction * ​simple, thoughtful activities designed to spark good conversations * ​a fully hosted experience from start to finish * ​meet different people throughout the event * ​conversations beyond small talk * ​no phones during the experience * ​no alcohol * ​a small group (around 20 people) * ​relaxed and welcoming atmosphere * ​drinks and snacks included * ​time to stay and continue conversations afterwards **Who this is for** ​People living in Barcelona who: * ​enjoy meeting new people * ​are curious about others * ​want to expand their social circle * ​enjoy meaningful conversations * ​prefer smaller, more intentional social settings ​Most guests are internationals building their life in Barcelona. ​Many friendships in the city have **started at Happy to Gather events.** ​​Follow us on Instagram for more on [@happytogather.now](https://www.instagram.com/happytogather.now/) *** **Location** ​**Maui Beach Cowork** in El Poblenou ​Carrer del Perelló 74 Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona [​Check in Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/TbT8iJcpDpHyCrVX8) *** **About Happy to Gather** ​Happy to Gather creates social experiences where curious and open-minded people come together to meet, exchange perspectives, and connect in a genuine way. ​Our mission is simple: ​**Making real connection happen everywhere.** \-\-\-\-\- GET YOUR TICKETS ON [LUMA](https://luma.com/e3p5igxz) \-\-\-\-\-

**NEW: English/ Spanish-Speaking Networking Dinner – Barcelona** Are you new to Barcelona, or living and working in the city? Would you like to meet fun, interesting international people in a relaxed and elegant setting? Join us this **THURSDAY night** for an exclusive English/ Spanish-speaking networking dinner at a beautiful Spanish restaurant in the city centre. 🍽️ Enjoy excellent Spanish cuisine at a reasonable price while connecting with like-minded people in a warm and social atmosphere. It’s a great way to meet local Spanish and Catalan people, as well as international people. ✨ What to expect: • Great conversations in English and Spanish • New connections and friendships • Relaxed, friendly and elegant environment This event is perfect for anyone looking to expand their social circle and meet new people in Barcelona. ⚠️ **Limited places available** 📲 To reserve your place, please send a WhatsApp message with: • Your name • Your age 📍 Location: Elegant Spanish restaurant – Central Barcelona 🗣️ Language: English and Spanish 👔 Dress code: Smart casual **What’s included** A thoughtfully curated set menu featuring: • Five traditional Spanish starters to share • A main course of your choice (meat, fish, Spanish rice, or fideuà) • Dessert and drinks All for **€35 per person**. **Reservations** To ensure a smooth and personal experience, bookings are handled exclusively via WhatsApp. To reserve your place for this Thursday, please send a message to 👉 **WhatsApp:** +34 **614 92 54 43** including your **name, age, and nationality** We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of great food, meaningful connections, and a truly enjoyable atmosphere. **Meet new people. Enjoy great food. Build meaningful connections.** Want to join our fun do you like to join our FUN International Community in Barcelona? If you think this group is for you, get our free list of activities every Monday! Just send us a WhatsApp with your name, nationality, and age, and we’ll send you a fun list of events and activities in Barcelona. 📲 WhatsApp: **+34 614 92 54 43** ✨ **Meet, connect, and enjoy life in Barcelona with people from all around the world!**

Autoconocimiento, Relaciones interpersonales y Comunicación para afrontar las conversaciones pendientes de forma valiente. Un grupo de maduración y crecimiento personal en el que de manera estable y dialogante abordamos la gestión del cambio de actitudes, creencias y hábitos para generar vínculos limpios y relaciones saneadas. Todos los jueves de 19.00h a 21.00h en el espacio Cos i Ment (Farmacia a 100 metros de la Plaza Lesseps. C. Mare de Deu del Coll 25 Barcelona) Precio primera sesión GRATUITA; luego 100,00€ Bono 5 sesiones (no necesariamente sucesivas) Mas información en info@texistencial.com

¿Sabías que tu fecha de nacimiento contienen información valiosa? La numerología es una herramienta ancestral que nos permite descifrar los códigos energéticos que nos guían desde el momento en que nacemos. Cada número vibra con una frecuencia específica y tiene un significado que puede ayudarte a comprender quién eres, por qué estás aquí y cómo alinear tus decisiones con tu camino de alma. Priscila Castro, nos explicará más sobre la numerología personal. Se pide una colaboracion de 5€ para gastos de sala y organización! Preferiblemente efectivo ! Gracias ! Te esperamos! :)

\#\#\# ¿Qué son las constelaciones familiares? Una constelación familiar es un método que nos permite dilucidar esos eventos que han podido causar un impacto profundo, a partir del cual, la armonía familiar se ha visto perturbada, estas dificultades pueden ser tanto de convivencia, de salud, de profesión, de pareja, etc. y sobre las cuales no se tiene control. A través de la puesta en escena que nos permite la constelación podemos tomar conciencia del origen del conflicto. Recreando la organización de la familia, o de cualquier otro sistema, las relaciones dentro del mismo se hacen visibles y con ellas las causas que han generado el conflicto pueden aclararse. Los participantes observaron como las dinámicas no resultaron les han estado apareciendo, a veces, desde la infancia. Esa visualización y las propuestas de reparación por el terapeuta, rescatan al “paciente” de la culpa y le permiten recrear una nueva y liberada imagen de solución. \#\#\# ¿Cómo puedo hacer mi constelación familiar? Hay dos formas de participar en este taller: 1. Como participar (que muestra los patrones inconscientes para el “paciente”) 2. Como “paciente” que recibe la Constela 3. Participar 20€ 4. Constelar 100€

**Invitación 17h00-18h00 en el espacio chill-out del nest** Descubre el ***Método Feldenkrais*** y transforma tu movimiento con Ana Teresa Capdevila. Sientes rigidez o tensión en la espalda? Quieres mejorar tu postura y moverte con mayor facilidad y gracia? Te invito a clases del método *Feldenkrais*, diseñadas para personas personas de todas las edades y niveles de condición física A través de movimientos suaves y conscientes, explorarás nuevas formas de moverte, liberando tensiones innecesarias y encontrando un equilibrio natural en tu columna vertebral. Alinea tu columna: Redescubre un nuevo eje, aliviando dolores y mejorando tu equilibrio. Le rogamos que **lleve ropa cómoda y abrigada** y que sea **puntual** (no más tarde de las 17.05 horas) - ya que hay secuencias de movimiento complicadas y es importante estar desde el principio para seguirlas. Gracias de antemano. **ESP** *Creemos firmemente que para ser eficientes y saludables en el manejo de la actual crisis ambiental y social, necesitamos equiparnos con herramientas y conocimientos que nos ayuden a empoderarnos y cultivar nuestra "esperanza activa". La serie Culture Jam tiene como objetivo hacer precisamente eso.* **CAT** Creiem fermament que per ser eficients i saludables a l'hora de fer front a l'actual crisi ambiental i social, ens hem de dotar d'eines i coneixements que ens ajudin a empoderar-nos i a conrear la nostra "esperança activa". La sèrie Culture Jam a pretén fer-ho. **ENG** *We strongly believe that to be efficient and healthy at dealing with the current environmental and social crisis, we need to equip ourselves with tools and knowledge that help us to be empowered and to cultivate our "active hope". The Culture Jam series aims to do just that.*

Trobada informal al Parc de la Ciutadella de Barcelona. Una bona ocasió per conèixer gent i fer piña. Assistència lliure, encara que no estigueu en aquest grup de MeetUp. No cal portar res en especial. Si voleu, porteu algun pareo per seure a la gespa. Important: Llegiu la descripció del grup, abans de decidir d'assistir-hi.

Community Backyards Workshop Join us at the Ohio Herb Center in Gahanna to learn about sustainable home gardening. We can make small changes in our yards to make a BIG impact for a better environment and healthier waterways while saving money. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek and hosted by Ohio Herb Center. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but NOT required. Click here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/65f65aw (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) * Location: Ohio Herb Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna, OH 43230 * Date and time: Sat, May 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM * Organizer: The Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days

Community Backyards Workshop .Community Backyards Workshop - Westerville Join us for the Westerville Community Backyards workshop! This is a FREE class on how you can protect our waterways and environment with small changes in your gardening habits. We will discuss rain barrels, rain gardens, composting, and native plants. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but not required. * Location: Westerville Community Center, 350 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082 * Date and time: Sat, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM * Organizer: Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/h2w5ms8 **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days

**Soulbits Circle: A Monthly Gathering** **Every fragment of your story is medicine; come weave it into being** **Hosted by: Caitlynn Fortson** **[www.kalikwellnesswithin.org](www.kalikwellnesswithin.org) \| [www.centerfornewlife.org](www.centerfornewlife.org)** **The Center for New Life or Virtual, upon request** **Monthly Circles \| Fridays 6:30\-7:30PM** **Upcoming Dates: 5/1, 5/29, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, 11/27, 12/18** A monthly healing space where we gather to tend the pieces of ourselves and weave them back into wholeness that we are. Each session opens with a Soulbits oracle image setting the tone for the gathering we will move through. We will come together to honor the natural rhythms of rooting, rising, releasing, and receiving; the cycles that shape the soul’s journey. Through the four pillars of being: mindset, movement, connection & nourishment, we will create a space where imagery, sensation, and community weave together. Where the body becomes the guide, images act as mirrors, and the soul speaks. This circle is about noticing what rises, honoring what’s true, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself ready to be seen. This is a space to gather your scattered pieces, soften your body, and return to your truth with community by your side. Soulbits Circle is a reminder that every fragment of your story, every soulbit, belongs. Together we weave them into the blooming wholeness that you are. *Energy Exchange: 1-group $20-40 or 6-group $115* *Payment Options: Venmo or Cash* **Please RSVP to [Caitlynn](https://kalikwellnesswithin.org/) via** **email @ [kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com](mailto:kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com)** **text @ ‪(614) 407-4021‬** 💫

**Soulbits Circle: A Monthly Gathering** **Every fragment of your story is medicine; come weave it into being** **Hosted by: Caitlynn Fortson** **[www.kalikwellnesswithin.org](www.kalikwellnesswithin.org) \| [www.centerfornewlife.org](www.centerfornewlife.org)** **The Center for New Life or Virtual, upon request** **Monthly Circles \| Fridays 6:30\-7:30PM** **Upcoming Dates: 5/1, 5/29, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, 11/27, 12/18** A monthly healing space where we gather to tend the pieces of ourselves and weave them back into wholeness that we are. Each session opens with a Soulbits oracle image setting the tone for the gathering we will move through. We will come together to honor the natural rhythms of rooting, rising, releasing, and receiving; the cycles that shape the soul’s journey. Through the four pillars of being: mindset, movement, connection & nourishment, we will create a space where imagery, sensation, and community weave together. Where the body becomes the guide, images act as mirrors, and the soul speaks. This circle is about noticing what rises, honoring what’s true, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself ready to be seen. This is a space to gather your scattered pieces, soften your body, and return to your truth with community by your side. Soulbits Circle is a reminder that every fragment of your story, every soulbit, belongs. Together we weave them into the blooming wholeness that you are. *Energy Exchange: 1-group $20-40 or 6-group $115* *Payment Options: Venmo or Cash* **Please RSVP to [Caitlynn](https://kalikwellnesswithin.org/) via** **email @ [kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com](mailto:kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com)** **text @ ‪(614) 407-4021‬** 💫

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831

We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!