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Day trip by coach - Towns & Villages in North Essex! (NOW FULL)
THE TRIP IS NOW FULL, IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, ADD YOURSELF TO THE WAITING LIST AND I WILL CONTACT YOU IF A PLACE BECOMES AVAILABLE.
Come along on Saturday 6th June for a coach trip to some pretty towns and villages in North Essex.
We won't be able to do the Tiptree Jam Tour, as they only carry out tours on Wednesdays and Fridays.
**About the day**
Essex is a historical county due east of London. Its history back thousands of years and when the Roman's invaded in 43AD, they setup their capital in the north of the county called *'Camulodunum'* (now the city of Colchester). From the 5th century onwards, the Anglo Saxons settled here and the name Essex today translates as 'East Saxon'.
**St. Michael's Church, Copford**
St. Michael & All Angels Church in the village of Copford in a Norman church featuring rare, extensive wall paintings from the 1140's. The church inside is decorated with a variety of religious themed wall paintings, painted figures, the signs of the zodiac, complex decorations, inclduding flower, leaf patterns and scrollwork.
The wall paintings were white washed in the 1530's during Henry VIII's split from the Catholic Church and rediscovered during the 1870's.
**Coggeshall**
Described as a lovely little 'olde worlde' village, Coggeshall lies just south of Colchester on the River Blackwater and on the Roman road of Stane Street. It has over 300 listed buildings, with the earliest dating from the 14th century and has had a market since 1256. Bizarre and obscure events in the past have been attributed to ley lines crossing in the town.
**Braintree**
Braintree gets its name from the River Brain and also sits on the Roman road of Stane Street. From the 14th century onwards, the town was known for processing and manufacturing of woollen cloth and then in the 19th century for silk manufacturing. The wealth from cloth is reflected in the many medieval properties in the town.
**Great Bardfield**
Henry VIII is said to have given Bardfield to his fourth wife Anne of Cleves as part of his divorce settlement in 1540 and a number of buildings in the village are associated with Anne of Cleves. Bardfield was the home of many important twentieth-century English artists who hosted a series of important 'open house' exhibitions in the village during the 1950s. The village has 102 listed buildings and a windmill which dates from 1754.
**Coach seating**
* If you wish to reserve a seat on the coach in advance, after you pay please look at the seating plan in the photos [here ](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/35971905/534128713/)and then email me - [general@cultureseekers.org](http://general@cultureseekers.org), with the seat number/s you wish to reserve. Its first come first served.
* The seat you sit on when you board the coach is yours for the day. If you wish to change seats on the coach during the day, you will need to get permission from the individual who is seated there.
**Cost**
Cost is £27 per person for Full Members and £33 per person for everyone else.
After you RSVP:
You will need to make payment (its not automatic), so either:
\- send a bank transfer: TSB Bank plc\, sort code: 77\-66\-65\, account no: 00030809\, Account name: Cultureseekers
\- Pay via credit card in advance \([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO))
\- go to PayPal \- [https://www.paypal.com/uk/](https://www.paypal.com/uk/), then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue'.
Once you RSVP and then pay, I will confirm your place.
You have 3 days to make a payment, if no payment is received within 3 days, your place will be offered to the first person on the waiting list.
**Become a Full Member**
To become a Full Member (£14 a year) either:
\- Pay cash at an event
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**Food & drink**
Its up to you whether you wish to bring your own food and drink or purchase items whilst we are there.
If you can't see us on Tothill Street, please text.
Please note, we only wait for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time. The coach has to leave at a specific time.
Look out for the red and blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign.
Hope to see you there!
Robert
07905 901 834 (prefer text) or email: [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org)
***On the day, if you can’t make the visit, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it. Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.***
***Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - [https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/)***
Let's Discuss... Life without religion
For most of human history, religion wasn't a lifestyle choice, it was part of life. It told you who you were, why you suffered, what death means, and how to live. Then science explained the sky, the earth, and everything around us, and we told ourselves we'd evolved past all that. But the meaninglessness of life was never explained. Millions of people are still medicated, addicted, and quietly lost, in the most comfortable civilisation that has ever existed. Maybe we just stopped feeding something that was never going to stop being hungry.
Can a life be meaningful without believing in anything bigger than yourself?
Can science tell you how to live?
Are the people replacing religion with politics, wellness culture, or ideology any less religious or just less honest about it?
Is dismissing religion a sign of progress, or are we just arrogant enough to think we don't need what every civilisation before us had?
Here is a video related to this topic: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DffqK6j-y1U](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DffqK6j-y1U)
*Please do your own research and share resources related to this topic in the comments below.*
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**About the session**
The Examined Life "Let's Discuss…" session is an open, welcoming discussion, no prior reading or expertise required.
Format:
* **13:15** Free-flowing group discussion on the topic
* **14:00 (ish)** We split into smaller groups for deeper conversation on what interests you most
* **16:00** Official end of the meetup. Most attendees stay on and keep chatting until around 18:00
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**Artwork:** Interior of a Gothic Cathedral 1612 by Paul Vredeman de Vries
Free Meditation & Yoga - Join us on - Saturdays 11:00am in Enfield
Meetings run weekly on Saturdays from 11.00-12.30 in Enfield Town Library,
Community Room, 66 Church Street, Enfield, EN2 6AX
Join us for wonderful **free** weekly meditation sessions in Enfield Town Library, classes are always free.
Sahaja Yoga is a unique form of meditation that will enable you to connect with your Inner Self, establishing a higher awareness within you resulting in a deep feeling of peace, calmness, balance, and joy.
It is a tangible practical **experience**: Sahaja Yoga is “Subtle, Simple and Real”.
It was founded by H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi ( 1923-2011) and has at its core the process of Self Realisation: connecting with your real Self through the awakening of the dormant energy in our sacrum bone called Kundalini who takes us into the deep peaceful state of thoughtless awareness.
In the class, we will go through the process of Self Realisation and learn how to achieve the state of meditation effortlessly. Also, we will learn about balancing our subtle system, diagnosing and solving our problems, and meditating at home.
Sahaja Yoga helps all aspects of our life: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, it is an extraordinary method, unique from any other types of meditations as it uses our own energy Kundalini who can correct our chakras, balance us, and take us to a much higher and deeper state of awareness.
We do not need mats, we sit on chairs, it is easy and simple, Sahaja means spontaneous in Sanskrit, and it is for all cultures, ages, religions, and backgrounds.
There are free meetings all over London, the UK, and more than 100 countries.
If you are looking for well-being, harmony, and solving your problems, if you want to get out of confusion, and/or mental health problems, if you are looking for answers then you are in the right place.
Come along and try, no need to sign up, beginners are welcome anytime.
**“ Sahaja Yoga is a method by which our Pure Desire is fulfilled “ (from the founder Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi)**
Phone 07931 851 954 or 0773 766 0417
You may also like to check out our main London website, where you can find out more about the numerous free regular meetings taking place across London, and much more: [www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk](https://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/)
Join us on Facebook
[Sahaja Yoga | Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sahajayogalondon/)
Meditation app:
[https://wemeditate.com](https://wemeditate.com/)
Community Games!
Come alone or bring friends, and join us for an immersive, community-based play where the entire room becomes part of the story. Guided by Game Master Yahia Aboueleish, we’ll dive into cult favourites like Werewolves and Coup - games of strategy, persuasion, bluffing, alliances, suspicion… and betrayal 👀
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kismet-community-games-tickets-1990001593335?aff=eivtefrnd&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=f9979d0054203f4fa0a16bfc4c4e5f24424a0588bba514d7a6c60a3c5ac091372fdd673615fa3ae95901b1e2f48b798950cc57e2ce40faa29e4607ccac5942b6ffdc1e4770f056672838993e9f
Come Along and Try Out Our Saturday Morning Silent Sufi Meditation
We will begin with a talk giving some background to the School of Sufi Teaching and our meditation practices. We will then sit together in meditation. Following this there will be an opportunity ask questions arising from your experience during the meditation.
Doors will open at 10:15am. Please arrive before the start of the introductory talk at 10:30. Meditation will commence at 11:00am . The session should be completed by 12:30pm.
The meditation will start promptly at 10:30 pm when the front door will be closed so as to ensure an undisturbed period of solitude.
Location of Meeting
**Entry is via the side door which is located in the side road between our building and the pub.**
**Follow the plant containers.**
253 Globe Road
London E2 0JD
https://goo.gl/maps/6Ng5rhHKsLXe16jz6
Nearest Underground Station is Bethnal Green
For individuals interested in learning more about Sufism, our practices and their transformational role on the individual we recommend reading
**Click here**
[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Turning-toward-Heart-Awakening-Contemporary/dp/1887752463](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Turning-toward-Heart-Awakening-Contemporary/dp/1887752463)
**Turning Toward the Heart: - Awakening to the Sufi Way**
**Forty Questions and Answers**
Pirates of the East
**Bitcoin workout, walking tour and pub lunch**
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Join the Cyphermunk House community for the first of our decentralised June events. Pirates of the East features;
* 21-minute workout led by Storm
* Walking tour led by Satoshine
* Pub Lunch at the Moby Dick
Promotional activities related to altcoins not permitted.
No unsolicited photography.
Peace and love.
Medieval History Events This Week
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STORM SUNDAY AFTERNOON INTERMEDIATE LEVEL AND ABOVE BADMINTON
Our Sunday afternoon Session and social is primarily for Club Members but guests are welcome. It is aimed at Players of INTERMEDIATE ABILITY ABILITY AND ABOVE. NO BEGINNERS ALLOWED.
There are 2 courts.
Sometimes team members will need to practice together. If you are interested in trying out for one of our many league teams please let Mani know. Places may be restricted if a match is being played.
The cost for this session £13
**THERE IS A 12 HOUR CANCELATION POLICY. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT PLEASE UPDATE YOUR RSVP TO NO 12 HOURS BEFORE THE SESSION. ANY TIME UNDER 12 HOURS AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT AND UNABLE TO RSVP AGAIN UNTIL PAYMENT IS CLEARED**
PLEASE PAY WHEN YOU RSVP TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT.
PAYMENT DETAILS
https://monzo.com/pay/r/storm-bc_vTYEEVskLim47r
Thanks and see you on court.
Sunday Morning Doubles Badminton - Intermediate and above @Euston_SomersTown
**\*Please note we had to increase the session fees to £14 due to increase in court hire and shuttles.**
Sunday Morning Badminton
Date: 07 June 2026
Time: 10 am to 12 Noon
Courts: 4 courts available
Shuttles: Feather (quality feathers)
Session Fee: £14 per person.
TWO HOURS OF BADMINTON - £14,
Venue: Somers Town Community Sports Centre
134 Chalton Street, London NW1 1RX
Free Street Parking Available.
This session is for those that are intermediate and above (strictly no beginners/ improvers/ Low Intermediates). We want to ensure the quality of play while controlling the standard of the club, this means that players who are not quite up to the standard may be asked politely to leave.
PLEASE PAY BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SESSION EITHER VIA BANK TRANSFER/ PAYPAL.
IMPORTANT: OUR TERMS!
Coronavirus: Stay Safe, Play Safe
https://www.meetup.com/Central-London-Badminton-Club/boards/thread/52704882
Badminton Tactics:
https://www.meetup.com/Central-London-Badminton-Club/messages/boards/thread/52043613
\*PLEASE NOTE: LATE CANCELLATIONS (AFTER 8PM ON SATURDAY) OR NO-SHOWS WILL INCUR A PENALTY CHARGE OF £14. YOU WILL NEED TO PAY THE PENALTY CHARGE BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO RSVP AT THE NEXT AVAILABLE SESSION.
• You are responsible for your own well-being and we and the sports facility representatives will not be responsible for any injury, stolen or damaged property or any other occurrences during our sessions.
• Organisers: Mohammed (mr. nice guy), Vin (the merciless) and Moynul (the dark side of badminton)
June Meeting 1 - Wordslut (Amanda Montell)
We start June by reading Amanda Montell's 2019 effort, *Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language*. Our first non-fiction of 2026 is a 'brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining work of pop linguistics and a feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.' (Book jacket)
'[Montell], reporter and feminist linguist, deconstructs language—from insults, cursing, gossip, and catcalling to grammar and pronunciation patterns—to reveal the ways it has been used for centuries to keep women and other marginalized genders from power.'
-Waterstones
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53066379-wordslut
In the eternal hope of good weather in London in the spring/summer, we will have the meeting in Haz St Paul's lovely outdoor area. So come along for some great atmosphere, delicious Turkish food, and insightful discussion.
N.B. We will be charging an event fee of £3, non-refundable, to discourage no-shows and contribute to the running costs of the group. Please only sign up if you intend to come along as space is limited to make for an effective discussion!
Vampire Hunter D
Step into the gothic world of *Vampire Hunter D* (1985), the cult-classic anime blending horror, sci-fi, and dark fantasy. Join fellow anime fans for a stylish retro screening, great atmosphere.
Severndroog Castle + walk (approx 5 miles)
Alt Ladies go historical! We will visit Severndroog Castle and the surrounding areas.
Severndroog Castle is an **18th-century Gothic tower** nestled in the ancient woodland of Shooter’s Hill, southeast London. With its striking architecture, rich history and far-reaching rooftop views, it remains a much-loved local landmark and a rare Georgian folly open to the public.
Route:
1\. Start: Eltham Station at 10:30am \- meet at the main entrance doors
2\. Well Hall Pleasaunce
3\. Tudor Barn Moat
4\. Severndroog Castle
\- £5 entry to the viewing platform: https://severndroogcastle\.org\.uk/things\-to\-do/the\-viewing\-platform/
\- Producers market: https://severndroogcastle\.org\.uk/etn/june\-producers\-market/
5\. Woodlands Farm Trust
\- Free entry\, but donations are appreciated by the charity: https://www\.thewoodlandsfarmtrust\.org/
6\. Oxleas Woods
7\. End: Falconwood station
After the walk we'll head to the Harvester in Falconwood for some well deserved drinks and food.
Please wear comfortable shoes and bring some food and water with you.
We will meet at Eltham train station at 11:00am.
This is an all female event - female guests welcomed!
If you would like to join our WhatsApp group, please message an organiser.
🔴⛰️ Hike: Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve (Petersfield Circular)
⛰️ Petersfield Curcular via the Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, a beautiful area which has been called Little Switzerland due to its wooded hills. The name Hanger comes from the Old English Hangra, meaning "wooded hillside". This lovely farmland and woodland trail that takes you along scenic paths where you can take in the views and keep an eye out for wildlife between the trees and in the fields!
🔴 **HIKE:**
📏 26km (16 miles)
🏔️ Elev. Gain: **800m**
💓 Av. Pace: 5.2km/h
*✊ **Pace & Purpose:** Active Muslims is about focusing on the actual activity. These are **paced walks and hikes (not strolls)**, so please join us with that* ***[active mindset and purpose](https://www.instagram.com/reels/DBhPWpdIMKq/)*** *in mind.*
📍 **Meet at:** **Waterloo: Opposite Platform 3**
🔄 **Start/End:** **Petersfield Station /** [Waterloo]
⌚ **Meet from:** 9:31, the train departs at **10:03** *[arrives 11:40 at Petersfield \ Return train aimed at 6:24pm.]*
**🚆 Travel & Tickets**
All our regular walks & hikes are free to join. You are welcome to arrange your own travel or meet us at the destination station.
**Option 1: Buy Your Own Ticket**
We recommend buying on the day. Use a **Network Railcard** or a **GroupSave** discount where possible.
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**Option 2: Group Ticket (3+ People)**
I can help purchase group tickets to save costs, **BUT you must arrive at the station before the platform is announced to collect your physical ticket.** To join this:
💳 **[PayPal Here (£19.70)](https://paypal.me/mubasher001/19.70)**
or
💳[ ](https://revolut.me/mubashermalik?currency=GBP&amount=1970)**[Revolut Here (£19.70)](https://revolut.me/mubashermalik?currency=GBP&amount=1970)**
*Please send via Friends & Family and make sure no **fee is charged***
**⏳Deadline**: Saturday 7:01pm
📱 **Confirmation**: Message on **[WhatsApp](https://tinyurl.com/5n68255b)** with your **Meetup Name** once paid
*ℹ️ No refunds once tickets are purchased.*
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🚻 Waterloo, on-board train
**🎒 Essentials:**
* **Gear:** Hiking boots (recommended), hiking socks (or double socks), and layered clothing.
* **Food/Water:** Packed lunch, snacks, and 1.5–2L of water.
* **Tech:** Fully charged phone + portable power bank.
* **Safety:** Emergency whistle + Headtorch (winter).
* **Prayer:** If you are praying, please ensure you have **wudu** beforehand. Be ready to join the group promptly to keep us on schedule
**📋 Attendance Policy:**
When an event has a **waiting list**, priority is given to new joiners and those with a reliable attendance record - *previous "No-Shows" may be moved to the waitlist to ensure spots go to reliable attendees [[why it matters](https://tinyurl.com/28sh83cn)]*
⛑️ **Disclaimer**: You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events and have the fitness level required for it. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times.
🚦 **[Walk/Hike Levels:](https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BBxV4zomeZ)**
🟢 Easy
🟡 Average
🟠 Moderate
🔴 Challenging
⚫ Very Challenging
**Follow us for updates:** 🌐 **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims)**
COASTAL WALK - Herne Bay - Whitstable 🦞🐠🌿
Alert : 2 brand new coastal summer walks coming soon !
😀 Join us for an invigorating coastal walk starting in beautiful Herne Bay, with time to explore the crafts and atmosphere around the pier, before continuing along the coast to the picturesque old-world seaside town of Whitstable.
Expect whitewashed houses, sea views, characterful streets and of course the chance to sample some fabulous local seafood 🦞
⭐️ Bring your camera!
📷 PHOTO CONTEST – Best photo of the day wins a local seaside-themed print
If the weather is kind to us, we may stop for tea at the beautiful Whitstable Castle & Gardens ☕🌷
…and for the brave, perhaps even a little dip in the sea 🙂🌊
⭐️ Optional food and drinks in a local pub afterwards 🍻
⭐️ Walk details:
• Approx. 5.5 miles
• Linear walk
• Gentle social pace
🚆 Meet: St. Pancras station by top of escalators at 9.45
🚆 Train departs: 10.20 train to Herne Bay ( gets in at 11.42am)
(Approx. 1/3 off with GroupSave – I recommend a Network Railcard for regular trips)
💳 Organiser’s fee: £8 (cash/contactless)
📞 Contact Mairead – 07816 866300
Looking forward to a lovely day by the sea 🌊✨
Medieval History Events Near You
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Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Columbus | Online
Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link :
**Reserve**
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-columbus-online-tickets-1988563717610?aff=meetup
**QUESTIONS ?**
Pls Reach out to;
Ridhi - +971504724873 ( WhatsApp Only)
BeComing Circle Initiates
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Instructor - Crow, HPS
Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange
RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642.
Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online.
Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only
Please come prepared for ritual.
Blessings ~ Crow
Historical Earthworks Lecture and Book Signing with John E. Hancock @ Octagon
Hosted by Ohio History Connection
Address:
Octagon Earthworks
125 N. 33rd St., Newark, OH 43055
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Join us on June 18 at the Octagon Earthworks Visitor Center for a special evening celebrating the release of John E. Hancock’s new book, **Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks: Landscape Monuments of the Ancient Ohio Valley.**
Event Schedule
• Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
• Lecture begins: 7 p.m.
John Hancock will share the story behind Ohio’s remarkable Hopewell earthworks and how eight of these architectural masterpieces became UNESCO World Heritage Sites. He will also discuss how this new Smithsonian publication presents the latest knowledge about their astonishing scope, subtle beauty, and the brilliant Indigenous designers and builders who created them nearly 2,000 years ago.
• Book signing: Immediately following the lecture. Books will be available for purchase.
**Admission**
• $10 per person or Free with a purchase of a book
• Free for OHC members
• Free for students with a valid ID
**About the Book**
Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks presents Ohio’s eight UNESCO-inscribed earthworks in a richly illustrated volume from Smithsonian Books. This expanded and re-edited edition of the sites’ World Heritage nomination dossier was produced in collaboration with the Ohio History Connection and the National Park Service. The book features illustrated descriptions and histories of these Indigenous masterpieces, summaries of archaeological research, insights from American Indian scholars and leaders, and discussions of the earthworks’ design, construction, and cultural significance.
**About the Author**
John E. Hancock taught architecture, design, and history at the University of Cincinnati for 40 years. He has produced numerous multimedia exhibits and publications about Ohio’s earthworks and served as the principal author and photographer for the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks UNESCO World Heritage nomination. In addition to this Smithsonian publication (April 2026), he has also released Traveler’s Guide to Ancient Ohio (April 2026).
Come learn about one of the world’s greatest ancient landscapes and meet the author behind this exciting new publication!
More info: [https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/lecture-and-book-signing-with-john-e-hancock/](https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/lecture-and-book-signing-with-john-e-hancock/)
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you were quoted in *Truth in Comedy*, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**!
The idea behind improvised comedy is to create entire scenes from scratch. A suggestion is taken from the audience and laughter is built on the spot. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway, Make Some Noise,* or *Wild 'n Out*; it can also be done in a longer way, to tell a complicated story, like *TJ & Dave*.
Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and FREE!) weekly comedy event, brings the games for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Afterward, many members will hang out in *Gresso's* itself and get to know each other. Not only is this a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, your public speaking, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and build relationships that will last a lifetime, and you do that while laughing your butt off!
Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "*Yes, And*" that you'll have a blast!
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Main Library, Meeting Room 2B
What does it mean to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world?
In this gathering, we'll continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount from a mystical perspective. Together we’ll explore Matthew 5:13–16, looking not only to the passage as moral instruction, but also to the deeper transformation of consciousness that Jesus invites. Together we'll reflect on how spiritual awakening changes the way we see ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection.
All backgrounds are welcome.




























