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Want someplace nice and quiet to hang, with good company and good food after? Then come to the Cleveland Park Library at 3310 Connecticut Ave NW in Washington, DC! Just blocks away from the Cleveland Park Metro on the Red Line, the library is located in a safe and accessible neighborhood. I will post any service changes next week. If you have trouble finding the place or are running late, please call or text me at 202-802-3238. We are meeting in the large conference room on the second floor. LUNCH Fat Pete's BBQ, located at 3407 Connecticut Ave NW (across the street and a block over from the library), has great food for every taste. Yes, this means they have many other things besides BBQ! More importantly, the owner is autism-friendly. He personally gave me his cell number and told me to call him before we come over. He'll let me know if the place is quiet or noisy at a particular time. If the place is too noisy, there are other places to eat as well. LIBRARY POLICIES Per fire code, we can only have a maximum of 20 people. Don't worry; if you end up on the waitlist, you can still join us for lunch afterwards! Per library policies, eating is prohibited. Covered drinks are permitted. Please do not photograph people without their permission. You can bring games if you like. I'm bringing my UNO deck, along with my Powerpuff Girls board game. HEALTH AND SAFETY I will take a COVID test before coming. If I am sick or test positive, I'm staying home. If I test negative and am well, I will be there. The event will still happen in either case. If the weather forecast calls for sleet, significant snow accumulations, ice, and/or wintry mix, I'm cancelling the event. Safety first! See you soon, Jenny

✨ Manifest That Vision, Sis: Vision Board Brunch ✨ A soul-nourishing space for women to slow down, reflect, release, and realign before stepping into a new season. This brunch is for the woman who’s been holding everything together and is ready for a moment just for herself. Come create space for healing, clarity, and intentional manifestation while connecting, laughing, and enjoying a supportive circle of women. 💖 What to Expect
• Curated motivational playlist to set the vibes
• Guided mindfulness + reflection prompts
• Vision board making (all materials provided)
• Live poetry + affirmations
• Vendors offering unique products
• 360 Photo Booth to capture your glow and manifestation energy ✨📸
• A space to sing, dance, laugh, and fully enjoy yourself 💖 Brunch + Mimosas Included
• Chicken and Waffles
• Shrimp and Grits
• Mac and Cheese
• Eggs
• Potatoes
• Turkey Bacon & Pork Bacon
• Fresh Fruit Salad ✨ Early Bird tickets available for a limited time This isn’t just a brunch…it’s a healing experience. 
Reset. Connect. Breathe. Manifest. 2026 is the year we step fully into everything we’ve prayed for, manifested, and spoken over our lives because we got this, sis! ✨💖 🎟️ Tickets are available now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977449139608?aff=oddtdtcreator

Everyone is encouraged to get vaccinated, but not required. I just got mine. I don't want to get any of my friends sick! I will, however, be screening for a standard set of COVID symptoms. If you are showing any symptoms that could make people nervous, please postpone coming to the meetup till you're over it. While sneezing is not a COVID symptom, I think folks would rather not risk getting even a cold right now, so again please don't show up if this is the case, even if you're sure it is just an allergy. On the other hand, no masks are required, although feel free if it'd make you more comfortable. General day of games! Whatever folks feel like playing. Bring your own or learn a new one! If you want to play a longer game, you might want to propose it on the meetup discussion to judge interest. I'll have snacks and soda on hand. Additional snacks or soda welcome. We usually order out for dinner and then continue on till 10pm. The games we usually play tend towards those requiring more thinking than typical family or party games and they are usually in the 2-4 hour range. Photos from past meet ups can give you a sense of them. We do sometimes play lighter games though.

## Details **NOTE: AN RSVP ON MEETUP DOES NOT SERVE AS A BOOKED SPOT. YOU MUST BOOK VIA THE LINK BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.** **You must book your spot through Lesbifriends Travel's website: [[Booking Link Here](https://www.lesbifriendstravel.com/events/art-of-desire)[\]](https://www.meetup.com/lesbifriends-travel/)** Paint. Sip. Flirt. Repeat. We have partnered with **[Lesbifriends Travel](https://www.meetup.com/lesbifriends-travel/)** for *The Art of Desire*, an after-dark paint & sip designed to turn up the heat and the vibes. This is your chance to explore creative expression in a space that celebrates queer bodies, bold strokes, and liberated fun. There will be a live semi-nude model for us to paint on canvas and guided instruction. **Event Details You Should Know:** 📅 Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM 📍 Location: Washington, D.C. Precise location available to everyone who purchases a ticket 💸 Cost: $60 **What to Expect:** 🎨 Guided painting instruction with semi-nude live model 🍷 One drink ticket 🌈 Bold conversation and sexy ambiance **Who This Event Is For:** Black queer feminine women who date other feminine Black women and crave a night of creativity, connection, and confidence. You bring the allure, and we’ll bring the paint. ✨ DMV Black Fem 4 Fem Lesbians & Bisexual Women invite you to let art and desire collide. Let’s get into it. Learn more details and claim your spot here: **[The Art of Desire](https://www.lesbifriendstravel.com/events/art-of-desire)**! **The booking deadline is January 21, 2026.** **Note:** By attending this event, you agree to being photographed. However, if communicated, we will try our best not to capture you in photos and post you publicly. That request must be communicated ahead of time/at the beginning of the event, to the photographer and event co-hosts.

The book club is kicking off for 2026! I’m looking forward to seeing some familiar faces again, as well as meeting some new members in the upcoming months. I apologize for the delay in the scheduling of this January meeting—I got sick after New Year’s and have just started feeling better. Given that delay and the limited time to read the book before the discussion, I selected a book that’s only about 250 pages and should be a quick read.

Kickstart your year with Total Body Sculpt! Join us for an invigorating full-body workout designed to help you achieve your New Year’s fitness goals. This dynamic class will help set the tone for a healthier and stronger you. Level: All. Ages 13 & up; FREE **Lake Arbor Community Center** **[REGISTER THROUGH PARKS DIRECT](https://mdpgparksweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction=&_csrf_token=Pe0W6P6S0B17294F1R3B1Q4Q5D3Z5E58055O425I561C5I4R6G510H005P4N521J724Q4V6L02705P6N4S1A4Q60544B055T4S5D5V1K5O5Y5556196U3W5C4X6D734V56&age=0.25&age=0.5&age=0.75&age=1&age=2&age=3&age=4&age=5&age=6&age=7&age=8&age=9&age=10&age=11&age=12&age=13&age=14&age=15&age=16&age=17&age=Adult&age=Senior&primarycode=17681-179A&keyword=&keywordoption=Match+One&showwithavailable=No&spotsavailable=&beginyear=&instructor=&dayoption=All&display=Detail&module=AR&multiselectlist_value=&arwebsearch_buttonsearch=yes)** For fastest response to any questions, or for more information, please contact Health and Wellness directly via email [wellness@pgparks.com](wellness@pgparks.com)

Come to Arlington library to play some board games with chronically ill friends! If you don't feel like playing, you can also just hang out and vibe :) Our members are adults who suffer from conditions including ME/CFS, long covid, psoriatic arthritis, Ehlers Danlos, multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, MCAS, autoimmune kidney disease, congenital heart defects, and more. Guests are welcome and as always masks are required! See you there!

**EVERYONE MUST REGISTER ON THE WOMEN ON COURSE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM A SPOT FOR THIS EVENT. [CLICK HERE TO RSVP](https://www.womenoncourse.com/kickoff-season-social-edp-14194-02-2026.html)** **(an RSVP on Meetup will NOT hold a spot for you)** Women on Course is kicking off its 21st year! Learn why we are the fastest growing national community using the golf lifestyle to make lasting friendships and business connections. Whether you've never touched a club or already play, Women on Course offers a year round calendar of local and travel events. Enjoy an icebreaker activity and quality networking! Drinks available - pay as you go. This event welcomes the first 30 people who RSVP. We will be gathering in the spacious lobby bar of the Marriott Hotel. This is a complimentary event for all. This fee is non refundable.

Just good ole Ultimate Frisbee. Tons of fun. Great group. No stacks. No pick calls (but no picks!!!). Fair warning to those totally new to ultimate: it's a lot of running. \*\*Please pay close attention to the rule #6 listed below. *What to DEFINITELY bring* 1. Running shoes/Cleats 2. One white shirt *and* one dark shirt !!!! See this one !!!! \-\-\- IMPORTANT you can play both dark and white so we can make teams when we get there; just pickup after all 😎 3. Water *What you can ALSO bring* 4\. Snacks & Drinks 5\. Gloves \(winter\) 6\. Sunscreen \(summer\) 7\. Sunglasses 😎 House Rules - 1. Starting Play: Each point begins with both teams lining up on the front of opposite end zone lines. The defense throws ("pulls") the disc to the offense. 2. Scoring: Each time the offense catches a pass in the defense's end zone, the offense scores a point. The teams switch direction after every goal, and the next point begins with a new pull by the team that just scored. 3. Movement of the Disc: The disc may be advanced in any direction by completing a pass to a teammate. Players may not run with the disc. The person with the disc ("thrower") has ten seconds to throw the disc. The defender guarding the thrower ("marker") counts out the stall count. 4. Change of Possession: When a pass is not completed (e.g. out of bounds, drop, block, interception, stalled), the defense immediately takes possession of the disc and becomes the offense. 5. Substitutions: Players not in the game may replace players in the game after a score and during an injury timeout. (Modified depending on the number of the attendees) 6. Non-contact: Players must attempt to avoid physical contact during play. Picks and screens are also prohibited. 7. Fouls: When a player initiates contact that affects the play, a foul occurs. When a foul causes a player to lose possession, the play resumes as if the possession was retained. If the player that the foul was called against disagrees with the foul call, the play is redone. 8. Self-Officiating: Players are responsible for their own foul and line calls. The host will also step in if it is needed. Please message the event host for any questions or concerns. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Smiley Social documents:** 1. [Group Rules ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HrG35p_0M08leRvCp8XWG3CMkr_GL928XFabl5T6Dvg) 2. [Liability Waiver ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2mq-7m99lmvd7gdWYaSUFtvVg4UGnzV6koafAbHmco)

We meet on Sundays at 8 a.m. for training runs on some of DC's best trails, including Rock Creek Park and the surrounding area. We typically meet at either Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park, or Roosevelt Island, depending on the route. Details of the weekly schedule can be found here: https://new.vhtrc.org/runs/sip We hope you can join us for a run! All paces and levels of trail experience are welcome for these runs, which range in distance from 6 to 9 miles.

# Melani N. Douglass # *Prescription is HOME: A Manifesto* **January 23-April 18, 2026** **Opening Reception** **Saturday, January 31, 1:00-4:00 p.m.** **Mason Exhibitions** **3601 Fairfax Drive** **Arlington VA 22201** **\*Editor’s Note: Inclement Weather Notice—Check with venue prior to attending event. East City Art is unable to update listings due to cancellations or other schedule changes.** Melani N. Douglass will provide an artist talk and discussion with the families featured in the exhibition. It’s not a housewarming without a little family competition! We’ll have a spades tournament, and a table ready for those who are interested in learning. A live DJ and light refreshments will assist in bringing the community together to warm this HOME exhibition. *The Prescription is HOME: A Manifesto* is a community-sourced, immersive visual arts exhibition. Created in collaboration with community members, the exhibition reimagines the home as a site of healing, cultural memory, and collective care. Through participatory installations, visitors are invited to contribute personal stories, photographs, and recipes, shaping an evolving communal archive. Anchored by a symbolic house frame and a shared kitchen table, the exhibition blurs the boundaries between personal and collective space. *The Prescription is HOME* positions home as both sanctuary and catalyst - where connection, care, and transformation begin. **[Masonexhibitions.org](http://masonexhibitions.org/)** Hours: Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. * * * * ***

Join the Ski and Sports Club of Washington DC (SCWDC) on the slopes this season. Show your interest or solicit roommates here on Meetup. **However, [TRIP REGISTRATION IS ON THE SCWDC WEBSITE](https://scwdc.wildapricot.org/Ski-Flight-Trips)**. Trips are open to paid SCWDC members ([see all club benefits on the SCWDC website](https://scwdc.wildapricot.org/membership)), or Blue Ridge Ski Council (BRSC) members. **ASK QUESTIONS directly to the TRIP LEAD on ea SCWDC TRIP page** Trip Prices Include: -**Planning and logistics handled by Trip Leaders** -All trips supported by experienced committee members and club leaders -Club founded in 1936 **-Group roundtrip air travel & ground transportation to the slopes** -Grocery stop, may be included -Ground transportation only (book your own flights), may be available **-All posted prices, Double Occupancy** -Specify preferred roommate during registration, if identified -Trip Lead assigns a same gender roommate if none specified -Private rooms available with the additional single supplement (SS) price **-Pre-Trip DMV social meet/greet, may be included** **-During trip daily social meet/greet, may be included** **-Discount lift tickets, at additional costs, from third-parties may be included**

Let’s meetup at Cafe Istanbul for the last day of Restaurant Week. You get three courses for $30. This is the menu: https://614now.com/rw-menu/cafeistanbul-easton

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

**TRY AN OLYMPIC SPORT IN A FUN, BEGINNER-FOCUSED CLINIC!** Enjoy 15 minutes of off-ice basics, 50 minutes learning to sweep and deliver stones, then play a couple of ends with your group. Afterward, join us in the warm room for broomstacking (socializing) with your teammates and opponents. Limited spots available. **What to wear:** Clean rubber soled tennis shoes (required), loose/stretchy clothing (no jeans), and warm layers - ice ranges 32-40 degrees F. ***\*\*\*\*\*Ski Club Membership required for this event!\*\*\*\*\**** [Home - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/) Once membership is established - follow below link to sign up for Curling: [Curling Clinic - Begin to Curl - Calendar - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=686961&item_id=2793520)

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