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**IMPORTANT:** To RSVP you will need to register on the **WeMeet app** [here.](https://www.weroad.com/wemeet/events/dublin/coffee-new-friends-a-sip-of-the-world-dfa822dc-4173-43d6-a448-b963abe559e1) Looking for an easy plan after work that doesn’t end at 1AM? This is your excuse to slow down, grab a coffee, and meet new people, all before sunset. No loud music, no dress code, just good vibes, nice chats, and the perfect way to break the routine midweek. Every fortnight we meet in a different café: always a cool spot, sometimes with coffee beans from faraway places, sometimes with that perfect matcha or chai. It’s like a little trip without leaving the city, through flavours, stories, and new faces around the table. This week we are exploring a cafe in the **Temple Bar area.** ✨ **Why join?** – Enjoy cafés with a little twist – Meet people in a chill, no-pressure setting – Do something different with your afternoon 📌 **How it works:** – We reveal the café **the day before via WeMeet** – You usually spend around 4-8€ (unless you go wild on cake) An easy plan for curious minds (and caffeine lovers).

**\*\*\*For bookings please email mellettj@gmail.com\*\*\*** **Beginning on the evening of Tuesday 30th Dec 2025 @ 7.30pm until 1pm Thursday January 1st 2026, what better way to ring in the New Year!** Join us in the nourishing space of Anam Ashram as we let go of 2025 and look forward to the blessings and opportunities the New Year brings. A silent ashram retreat comprises of spiritual practices from the Yogic path, a combination of gentle Hatha Yoga and various types of meditation and reflection, under guidance. These practices are designed to nourish the body, calm the mind and help us to grow in awareness of our true selves. Everyone is welcome and no experience necessary. **What is involved?** Gentle Hatha Yoga sessions, sitting and walking meditations, time for private reflection, nourishing vegetarian food and a closing Satsang each evening. All of these practices help us to grow in greater awareness, to discover the Divine within. A time for relaxing the body, quietening the mind and nourishing the spirit as we enter into a New Year. **Cost:** €150 Residential (2 nights)/ €85 Non-residential (1.5 days) or €60 (for one full day). Meals included. Deposit required when booking. **Concessions are available for unwaged.** Get in touch for more details by emailing mellettj@gmail.com Places are limited. **Facilitators**: **Jane Mellett** is a qualified yoga and meditation teacher, author & spiritual director. Jane has lived at Anam Ashram in Tallaght, Dublin for the past ten years and is interested in the integration of Eastern spiritual practices within Christianity and sharing these practices with others. **John O'Flynn:** John lives in Dublin with his family and is a qualified Teacher, Psychotherapist/Counsellor, Yoga & Mindfulness instructor & spiritual companion. At the core of his practice is integrating lifestyle with spirituality & wellbeing. **Email** mellettj@gmail.com to register

Paint A Neon Canvas. Music. UV Lights. Prizes. No Experience Needed To Take Part. Paint A Canvas Using Florescent Paint With Music And Prizes. Our team will take each person step by step into creating a masterpiece with no experience necessary. Create a painting under UV Lights and do something very different. **To get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/neon-painting-fireworks-new-years-eve-party-tickets-1975120080329?aff=oddtdtcreator** **WHAT TO EXPECT?** * Artist (to help you paint) * Themed Painting * Prizes * Music * UV Lights **DO YOU DO PRIVATE EVENTS?** Yes, we host private events, brand events, hen parties, and work parties. Contact us on bookings@alternativeexperiences.ie **WHERE IS THE VENUE LOCATED?** The new space is located in Pawn Shop on Dame Street. **IS THERE ALCOHOL?** Yes, the bar has alcohol for sale. There is no BYOB option. **IS IT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?** Unfortunately not, this venue is not wheelchair accessible but we do events in other venues which are. **DO YOU DO KIDS EVENTS?** Nope, all events are 18+. We are very strict on ID. **HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT EVENTS?** Signup to our weekly newsletter [here](https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/ "https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/") **LOCATION:** Pawn Shop, 15 Dame St, Dublin 2, D02 KD74

Celebrate your special christmas party at The Church. Treat yourselves to delicous finger food and drinks in one of the world’s most unique venue Food is optional too.

TOG will be open on Tuesday evenings from 19:00 to 21:30 for a general Open House event. Expect to find members and visitors in the space up to all sorts of activities. It's a great time to drop in and see what the space is about. If you're an artist, tinkerer, maker or just plain curious, come in and see what the space is about. Maybe you already have something to work on (or want to), have something to fix, create, design, bodge or tinker... drop in. We're also open for just for plain old social chat and hang out, with plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. We have lots of free parking right outside our door.

These events are suitable for those who already have a regular meditation practice and want to continue to do so in a supportive environment with other meditators. There is no requirement to book in advance, just turn up, or log in. For online sits, please click the link below a few minutes before each sit. Join the [morning meditations](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84133106671?pwd=WFZmQUlHcWN6bHAxdmp4UnVOV1VaZz09) each day using Zoom (password if required is *dropinmed* ). On a [donation basis](https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/donate). No need to book, just drop in if you know how to meditate.

The evening usually consists of a period of meditation, a talk about Buddhism and a Puja after a short tea-break.

All welcome! - See you in the Black Sheep, 61 Capel Street, Dublin for an evening of craic and chat. Caoimhghin (keeveen) 0878309001

Please PREPAY for this game either by Revolut https://revolut.me/davidandl or Paypal ([kenna.david@gmail.com](http://kenna.david@gmail.com/)) √ We have just 60 minutes to play so please come along a few minutes early to ensure we can start on time. √ The maximum number of players is 18. Please be sure you show up. Places are in high demand so unfortunately, failure to show will result in you being automatically removed from the group. √ As always, you participate in these games at your own risk and an agreement to indemnify the organisers from any injury, loss, claim, or infection.

**Cost:** Buy your own ticket from **nch.ie** for the **CHOIR BALCONY** Come and join us to start 2026 listening to an inspirational concert, followed by drinks/ snacks or a meal at the Harcourt Street Hotel. **DETAILS:** 14:40 Meet inside the main doors of the Concert Hall. 15:00 Take our seats in **the Choir Balcony** where it is **free seating.** 15:30: Concert begins End of Concert: we will walk to the Harcourt Street Hotel. The hotel is easy to find. Exiting to Concert Hall turn right and keep walk until you get to Harcourt Street, turn right, and the Harcourt Street Hotel will appear on the right. You will find us in the bar. No need to cross any roads! **Buy** your **ticket first** for the **CHOIR BALCONY** **before** you press **ATTEND!** ## NSOI: New Year's Day Gala **National Symphony Orchestra Ireland** **Tom Fetherstonhaugh**, conductor **Ava Dodd**, soprano **Liz Nolan** presenter, RTÉ lyric fm **Johann Strauss II** Overture to *Die Fledermaus* **Johann Strauss II** Czardas from *Die* *Fledermaus* **Hellmesberger Jr.** *Kleiner Anzeiger Galopp* **Lehár** *Gold and Silver Waltz* **Lehár** ‘Vilja-Lied’ (*The Merry Widow*) **Johann Strauss II** *Wiener Blut* (*Vienna Blood*) **Korngold** *Straussiana* **Josef Strauss** *Music of the Spheres* **Johann Strauss II** *Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka* **Heuberger** ‘Im Chambre séparée’ (*Der Opernball*) **Johann Strauss II** *Thunder and Lightning Polka* **Arditi** *Il bacio* (*The Kiss*) **Johann Strauss II** *Emperor Waltz* **Johann Strauss I** Radetzky *March*

Please PREPAY for this game either by https://revolut.me/davidandl or Paypal ([kenna.david@gmail.com](http://kenna.david@gmail.com/)) √ We have just 60 minutes to play, so please come along a few minutes early to ensure we can start on time. √ The maximum number of players is 14. If you are not among the 14, please do not attend the pitch. If you are one of the 14, please be sure you show up. Places are in high demand, so unfortunately, failure to show will result in your immediate removal from the group. √ As always, you participate in these games at your own risk and agree to indemnify the organisers from any injury, loss, claim, or infection.

New Year's Day Walk in Dublin City Centre. This walk will be the first of 2025 ! Starting 2025 with a fresh start by making new friends and connecting with eachother. This walk will start from SOUTH EAST ENTARANCE of St. Stephens Green. How to get there ? E1/E2, F1/2/3 and the LUAS brings you there, these are all suggestions how to get there. We will be meeting at 11:00, if you could arrive 5-10 minutes early that would be great! There is lots of Cafe choices around to get refreshments and snacks. Have a nice day everyone

**Caller: Gaye Fifer** **Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

If you’ve never been out with us, or it’s been a while… this is the event to jump in. Most people come solo and leave with new friends. Bowling on New Year’s Eve is **nearly impossible to book** — and we locked down 8 lanes. That alone makes this a rare one. we are definitely not a pro bowlers (**I’m actually pretty bad** 😅), but bowling is way better when pizza and beer are involved 🍕🍺 This event is posted on meetup with Central Ohio Friends **Please RSVP with ONE group only** 🎳 • $15 per person • 2 hours of unlimited bowling • Up to 6 people per lane • **Bring $15 exact cash** (helps us move fast) ⏰ THE PLAN 🕢 **7:45 PM** – Show up, grab a drink, and settle in 🕘 **9:00 PM – Bowling starts** 🕚 **11:00 PM** – Head to Level One Bar & Arcade / **The Derby (Worthington)** to **watch the ball drop** and finish the night 🎉 Please **arrive early (around 8:00 PM)** so we can get checked in and start on time. If you’re new, nervous, or haven’t been out with us before — you won’t be the only one. If you need help finding the group or have questions, feel free to reach out. 📍 LOCATION Sequoia Pro Bowl 5501 Sandalwood Blvd Columbus, OH 43229 ⚠️ GPS heads-up: The entrance can be tricky. Look for the large parking lot near the volleyball courts — that’s the closest entrance. 🍻 PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY 👉 RSVP now and don’t miss one of our most fun nights of the year.

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg 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

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 :)

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.