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Make New Friends Events Today
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Brunch Club: Make New Friends
โ ๏ธ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!**
Each meetup brings together 4โ6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyoneโs a good fit.
๐ **To attend, youโll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
Weโll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan.
**Why this works:**
\* Smaller groups make real conversations easier.
\* Discover new restaurants in your city, together.
\* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe.
\* If you hit it off with your group, thereโs plenty of time to hang out afterwards.
**Note:**
RSVPs on Meetup donโt reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder.
This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
Free In-Person Workshop: How to Improve Your Self Confidence & Social Life
Join us for a free in-person seminar where you will get knowledge and tools to build your confidence. Do you ever:
-Feel isolated
-Can't express yourself openly
-Get nervous or anxious in front of people
-Run out of things to say or feel tongue-tied
-Feel introverted
-Don't feel comfortable in any social setting
-Can't make more friends
-Are shy and miss opportunities to connect in a meaningful way
At this workshop we will cover what you can do about any one, some or all of the above.
This seminar is the weapon against loneliness, isolation and boredom, come join us!
COME TO THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE SECRETS TODAY
This seminar is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.
1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
French conversation at La Chatelaine in Worthington.
This event is 2:30 - 4 pm Sunday.
Conversation tends toward intermediate/advanced,
but everybody is welcome.
If you come and don't see us right away, keep looking. We could be anywhere in the restaurant.
Make New Friends Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you.
We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
I look forward to seeing you there.
Mark Vonder Haar
Kind Exchange: Vegan Book & Plant Swap
[The Kind Exchange](https://www.facebook.com/events/3087825058070662/)
A gathering to share, swap, and connect with like-minded people who care about plant-based living, sustainability, and mindful choices.
This is more than a swap โ itโs a space to circulate what we already have and meet others in the community.
Bring any of the following to share:
* **Vegan-related books** (cookbooks, sustainability, mindful living, etc.)
* **Plants or cuttings** (optional)
Swap for something new-to-you from others. *The more you bring, the more there is to exchange!*
Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly- [https://form.jotform.com/260975490897073](https://form.jotform.com/260975490897073?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVGxJeFRub0FQNmhUcmF3VnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4u9YhVWcSkITKfEn_NajeEUIyxFrXbcaG0HjFHoQn-MCxKlhGlUpFAnsMIzw_aem_vo9QISntFpTtGskmWaVEkQ)
Unclaimed books/plants at the end of the event will be donated.
Columbus Women's Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
**Welcome to the Womenโs Columbus Bogleheadsยฎ Sub-Group**
This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. Weโre a local chapter of **Bogleheadsยฎ**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy:
[Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy):
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
[Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php):
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn โ at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Letโs build confidence and knowledge **together**!
๐ฅ Lincoln Street Salsa ๐ฅ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!๐ฅ
**๐ฅ Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!**
**๐ฅ At Columbusโ Hottest New Salsa Venue!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!
8 pm โ 1 am
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**๐ฅ Gorgeously Renovated Studio!**
**๐ฅ Free Parking!**
**๐ฅ BYOB!**
**๐ฅ Easy Access from Highway!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215
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**ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING**
**Behind Anthonyโs Pharmacy!**
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**PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!**
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**๐ฃ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!**
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**๐ฃ** 8:00 pm โ 8:30 pm
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**๐ฃ** 8:30 pm โ 9:30 pm
**๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ Class!**
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**๐ฃ** 9:30 pm โ 1 am
**๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐!**
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Questions?**
**Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)**
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
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No Experience Necessary!**
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No Partner Required!**
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Plenty of People to Dance With!**
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$15 Cash / $16 Card**
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College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!**
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BYOB**
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Age 18+**
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Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place forโฆ**
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**๐ Learning to Dance**
**๐** Social Dancing
**๐ Birthday Celebration**
**๐** Bachelorette Parties
**๐ Girlโs Night Out**
**๐ Date Night**
**๐** Getting Fit / Burning Calories
**๐ Meeting New People**
**๐** Having Fun, Fun, Fun!
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**Questions?**
Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/ "https://columbussalsadancing.com/")
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
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๐ Lincoln Street Salsa Saturdays! ๐ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! ๐
**๐ฅ Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!**
**๐ฅ At Columbusโ Hottest New Salsa Venue!**
**.**
Lincoln Street Salsa
THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!
8 pm โ 1 am
**.**
**๐ฅ Gorgeously Renovated Studio!**
**๐ฅ Free Parking!**
**๐ฅ BYOB!**
**๐ฅ Easy Access from Highway!**
**.**
Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215
**.**
**ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING**
**Behind Anthonyโs Pharmacy!**
**.**
**PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!**
**.**
**๐ฃ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!**
**.**
**๐ฃ** 8:00 pm โ 8:30 pm
**๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป**
**.**
**๐ฃ** 8:30 pm โ 9:30 pm
**๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ Class!**
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**๐ฃ** 9:30 pm โ 1 am
**๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐!**
**.**
**โ
Questions?**
**Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)**
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
**.**
**โ
No Experience Necessary!**
**โ
No Partner Required!**
**โ
Plenty of People to Dance With!**
**.**
**โ
$15 Cash / $16 Card**
**โ
College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!**
**โ
BYOB**
**โ
Age 18+**
**.**
**โ
Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place forโฆ**
**.**
**๐ Learning to Dance**
**๐** Social Dancing
**๐ Birthday Celebration**
**๐** Bachelorette Parties
**๐ Girlโs Night Out**
**๐ Date Night**
**๐** Getting Fit / Burning Calories
**๐ Meeting New People**
**๐** Having Fun, Fun, Fun!
**.**
โ
**Questions?**
Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
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Summer Social: Let's kick off summer with Adult field day at Shadybowl! FREE
Weโre bringing back Adult Field Day.
Last year was a good mix of competition and just hanging out, so weโre doing it again with some new games mixed in. Think team-based challenges, simple races, and a few things inspired by game shows.
You donโt need to be athletic. Most of the fun is just being part of a team and getting to know people you wouldnโt normally talk to.
The goal isnโt really winning. Itโs meeting people, laughing a bit, and leaving knowing a few more names than when you showed up.
If you stick around after, weโll have a potluck, a bonfire, and a couple comedians in the evening.
Bring:
* Please Bring Something to share for the potluck cookout
signup sheet
[https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ABA92EA2FAC70-63781787-saturday](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ABA92EA2FAC70-63781787-saturday)
* Clothes you can move around in
RSVP on Meetup is free.
A small contribution helps keep events sustainable and ensures those who RSVP actually show up. Great events take time, effort, and consistency to organize. Most people contribute $2โ5 per event to help keep these going.
Appreciate everyone who supports โ it genuinely makes a difference.
If you find value in these events or maybe even made a new friend, consider contributing what feels fair to you.
**Contribution link** listed below in the comments
Columbus Easy Home Gay Speed Dating
**๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Mature Gay Speed Dating โ Columbus Men, Personality Matched on Zoom**
No small talk, no wasted evenings. Eight personality-matched dates on Zoom, built for mature gay men in Columbus with busy lives and real relationship goals.
**โ ๏ธ RSVP alone doesn't hold your spot.** Register through your age group link below and complete the quick personality quiz to confirm your place.
**Choose your age group to register:**
- **Ages 18-32** โ [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=488.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Columbus&groupurlname=authentic-gay-men-seeking-genuine-connection&ar=18-32&face_v=2.0)
- **Ages 30-46** โ [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=488.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Columbus&groupurlname=authentic-gay-men-seeking-genuine-connection&ar=30-46&face_v=2.0)
- **Ages 40-58** โ [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=488.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Columbus&groupurlname=authentic-gay-men-seeking-genuine-connection&ar=40-58&face_v=2.0)
- **Ages 55+** โ [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=488.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Columbus&groupurlname=authentic-gay-men-seeking-genuine-connection&ar=55+&face_v=2.0)
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**What to expect:**
- 8 short one-on-one video rounds with Columbus gay men matched to your age and personality
- Finished in under an hour โ perfect for busy schedules
- A friendly host guides every round from start to finish
- Mutual matches shared after the event so you can take things further
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Relationship-focused ยท Personality matched ยท Local to Columbus ยท From home on Zoom
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Eight dates. One hour. Real Columbus men looking for something meaningful. ๐
Womenโs Night Out: Boots, Bites & Good Vibes
Whoโs up for a fun night out?
Get your boots on, grab your cowboy hat, and letโs have some fun!
Thinking about checking out PBR Cowboy Bar & Smokehouse for a lively evening to unwind, connect, and enjoy the night together.
โข Lively atmosphere with country vibes
โข Delicious food + drinks
โข Music, dancing, and lots of laughs
โข Great conversation and new connections
Franklinton Arts District Second Fridays Meet @ One Line Coffee, 471 W. Rich St.
Letโs meet, wander the exhibits and open galleries, and enjoy an evening out in the Franklinton Arts District.
(Nearby pay parking is available in the garage on McDowell, right around the corner from One Line Coffee, and, past it along the curb as McDowell dead ends.)
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations.
โฉWe started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that.
We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus.
โฉFeel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn.
โฉHere are just a few examples of the kind of games we play.
โฉTabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wondersโฆ
โฉSocial deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewordsโฆ
โฉIMPORTANT:
โฉ1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for.
โฉ2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you havenโt come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.























