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**About the Session -** *Light Within, Light Around.* A warm Christmas morning meditation to help you begin the day with softness, inner brightness, and a sense of gentle companionship, no matter what your Christmas looks like this year. Before the energy, memories, or emotions of the day gather, this hour is a gentle way to settle into your body and connect with a quieter, steadier space inside yourself. This session is especially supportive if you’re spending the day alone, navigating family dynamics, feeling tender or reflective, or simply wanting a moment of warmth and grounding before the day unfolds. We’ll be lying on the grass beneath the Christmas morning sky, allowing nature, breath, and stillness to soothe the nervous system and bring you back to yourself. **This session is designed to help you:** • Feel the warmth of your own inner light. • Anchor into steadiness before a the day. • Let the intensity of the season soften in your body. • Regulate and calm your nervous system. • Feel held, accompanied, and quietly supported by the morning. **We’ll begin with Yoga Nidra,** a guided deep-rest practice where you simply lie down, get comfortable, and allow your body to soften. There is nothing to perform or achieve. Once you’re settled, staying still helps your system drop into deeper rest while I guide your awareness gently through the body, helping the mind unwind and open. **From there, we’ll move into a visual meditation** themed around inner light, the glow within you that warms, steadies, and expands. Through imagery of sunlit warmth, gentle radiance, and a feeling of being held by both inner and outer light, this practice helps release emotional heaviness, invite comfort, and welcome the kind of companionship that comes from within. The experience is deeply soothing and designed for anyone who wants warmth, grounding, and presence on Christmas morning. **No experience is needed,** this session is beginner-friendly and fully guided from start to finish. ***"Nothing can dim the light that shines from within."*** *-Maya Angelou.* **When & Where:** **🗓 Christmas Day - Wednesday 25 December** **⏰ 9:00am - 10:00am** **📍 Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy North** We’ll set up on the grass behind the Rotunda - look for my yoga mat and the large pink sign that says “Free Guided Meditation.” **Weather notes:** This is an outdoor session. If the weather turns rainy, I’ll update the event listing beforehand - please check the Meetup page to make sure it’s still going ahead. Christmas mornings are usually calm and sunny, but Melbourne can always surprise us. **What to bring:** • Yoga mat or something to lie on • Light blanket • Eye covering or small pillow for comfort • Water • Comfortable clothing (If you forget a mat, I’ll have spares with me 😊) **Arriving and running late:** Arriving a few minutes early helps you get settled and grounded before we begin. If you’re running late, please still join, just slip in quietly. You won’t disturb the practice 😊. **Everyone is welcome.** Whether you're spending Christmas morning alone, with family, feeling reflective, or simply wanting a moment of calm and warmth, this space is for you. A soft, grounding morning to breathe, rest, and reconnect with the light within you. **I look forward to sharing this Christmas morning with you 🌿✨😊** **Kathy**

Let's have fun while watching the night view with our friends! 🏃‍♂️Training menu🏃‍♂️ Every Wednesday 6:00p.m~ Fed Square Assembly 【https://maps.app.goo.gl/zmPQ6U533pUDcNSA9?g_st=ic】 If you have luggage, please consider using the lockers at the station. 💥40~60 min Jog+Walk Pace: Easy pace, suitable for beginners. If you got tired, let's walk together. 【schedule】 6:00 p.m Gathering 6:10 p.m Start 7:00 p.m End of training Challengers we are waiting for you 😊

✨ Are you ready to become a more confident speaker and a stronger leader? ✨ Are you looking for a supportive environment to develop leadership skills? ✨ Do you want to boost your confidence and influence in professional and social settings? At Northern Exposure Toastmasters, we provide a safe and supportive environment to enhance your communication skills through practice and feedback. **ALL ARE WELCOME! 👪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👩‍👦👩‍👧‍👦** Free to attend. There is no pressure to participate. If you would prefer to observe only, you are definitely welcome to come along and do that! We meet on the **1st and 3rd Wednesday** of each month. Please arrive at 6:45 PM for registration, before a prompt 7pm start to the meeting. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned speaker, these meetings are designed to elevate your communication and leadership skills. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and grow personally and professionally. Let's break barriers and become better communicators together!

\* PLEASE NOTE: **THE BRUNSWICK CLASSES ARE NOW CLOSED** **FOR THE CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR BREAK** **\- THE 2026 BRUNSWICK CLASS DATE WILL BE** **CONFIRMED IN THE NEW YEAR** Thank you for all your support and we look forward to seeing you all in the new year. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year!

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Join us for a friendly and relaxed English meetup in South Melbourne! This gathering is perfect for anyone who wants to practise English, meet new friends, and feel part of a welcoming community. Whether you’re an international student, new to Melbourne, or simply looking to connect with others, you’ll find a supportive space to learn and grow. Each week, we run **two simple sessions**: **Daily English**, where you learn useful everyday vocabulary, and **Learning English from the Bible**, where we explore short passages in clear, beginner-friendly English. You’ll also meet people from different cultures and enjoy meaningful conversations in a warm, inclusive environment. Come along, make new friends, and enjoy learning English in a place where everyone is welcome. We’d love to meet you!

Whether you're a Christian or not, this is the place for you! Every Friday night we get together for fun, games, food and great discussions🙌 Messages for exact address! Come along to see what the Bible says about 'Dating, Friendship, Money, Fear and much more'. Share your thoughts on each topic and learn what others think as well. Contact for more details! Div: 0469 026 282 Precious: 0474 524 940

## Details **🙋‍♀️**Welcome to our FRIDAY FREE Social + language ​exchange meetup. Meet people from many countries and make new friends. 👉This is a great opportunity to learn to speak English with native and non-native speakers. Many English speakers, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians attend our fun and friendly party. 👉It is suitable for international students, working holiday people, professional ex-pats, and local Australians. 🍺: Discounted 15% house beers and wines 🍸: Extra cost for cocktails and spirit 🍲: Food available is to purchase at the bar with 15% discount on menu. 👉**Fee** of **$3.00** to be paid at the entrance is Waived so FREE but if you can buy something from the bar. THAT WOULD BE GREAT! No Limited numbers but RSVP is a must. 🆔 Please carry a Photo ID as you may be asked at the entrance. 👉**Location**: Diesel bar & Eatery. we book the whole Second floor, Capacity of 500 people. and the welcoming table is at the door entrance. No entry from Melbourne Central. only from 202 Little Lonsdale St.

FREE ENTRY if you ATTEND WITH AT LEAST 1 FRIEND! Don’t be alone this Christmas night! Come make new friends from all around Asia this Christmas night! Games, karaoke and DJs through the night! THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE IN A DEDICATED AREA OF THE VENUE.

Let’s head over to the end of the year at with a special language exchangee on Xmas day! Last entry 8:30pm!

MUST TAP “ATTEND” (PLEASE SPECIFY NUMBER OF GUESTS). FREE ENTRY if you attend with a friend! Come make new friends from Asia and other countries! This event takes place in a DEDICATED AREA of the venue. LAST ENTRY STRICTLY AT 6.30PM

**🙋‍♀️**Welcome to our THURSDAY Social + language ​exchange meetup. Meet people from many countries and make new friends. 👉We always have between 250 - 350 people attending our THURSDAY event since this event is listed in 3 different meetup groups. 👉This is a great opportunity to learn to speak English with native and non-native speakers. Many English speakers, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians attend our fun and friendly party. 👉It is suitable for international students, working holiday people, professional ex-pats, and local Australians. 🍺: Discounted 15% house beers and wines 🍸: Extra cost for cocktails and spirit 🍲: Food available is to purchase at the bar with 15% discount on menu. 👉**Fee** of **$4.50** to be paid at the entrance OR you can buy anything from the bar. No Limited numbers but RSVP is a must. 🆔 Please carry a Photo ID as you may be asked at the entrance. 👉**Location**: Diesel bar & Eatery. we book the whole Second floor, Capacity of 500 people. and the welcoming table is at the door entrance. No entry from Melbourne Central. only from 202 Little Lonsdale St.

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.

While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome! Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here. Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.