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Underwater Hockey (open to new players!)
Come try underwater hockey!
We are open to new players. You just need to bring a bathing suit. If you have a mask, snorkel, or fins bring those, but we have extra to borrow.
We are at The Saint James Sport Center. Go in the main entrance, walk past the front desk. Take the first right down a hallway. Follow the hallway to a set of stairs, take the stairs. Take the first right down another hallway. Locker rooms on the left.
Doubles Volleyball - Competitive BB+/A level @Bluemont Park
Doubles Volleyball - A level @Bluemont Park
Let's get together to play some fun A level Doubles games at Bluemont.
Format: Doubles
COST: FREE
Court Type: Outdoor grass
Minimum Skill Requirements: A level (click [here](https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/mobilebasic) for details)
Attention:
1. This event is not always on a first come, first served basis. Those who can bring a net and ball, may get priority over others on the waitlist.
1. Since skill levels are self-reported, some attendees may not meet the expected level in reality, so we encourage you to choose a partner you can enjoy the game with, and since this is a competitive event, it is okay if you make a strong team and win all the games.
1. Since people arrive at different times, each group of
4. Players will set up and claim a net as they arrive, and may continue playing without rotating until all nets are set.
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Smiley Social documents:
[Group Rules](https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/1HrG35p_0M08leRvCp8XWG3CMkr_GL928XFabl5T6Dvg/mobilebasic)
[Liability Waiver](https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/1W2mq-7m99lmvd7gdWYaSUFtvVg4UGnzV6koafAbHmco/mobilebasic)
[Volleyball Levels](https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/mobilebasic)
Swing Dance with Free Beginner Lesson!
New Columbia Swing is your source for swing dancing and learning. Take our free beginner lesson, offered every week, followed by a fun social dance. Dance is $15 at the door or $12 if you preregister at https://newcolumbiaswing.org/register. $10 for students/military.
**Is this your first time dancing with us? Register with the code FIRSTTIME for a 100% discount!**
**SCHEDULE:**
Join us at 8pm for a drop-in beginner lesson (no partner required). The main social dance starts at 9:00pm!
Any questions or concerns? Email us at info@newcolumbiaswing.org.
Wednesday Rock Climbing at Movement Rockville
Climbers of all skill levels are welcome to Join "Sends with Friends" rock climbing community for an indoor rock climbing (top rope or lead) event at [Movement Rockville gym](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZZD5jntgU4Y6fY9A9)!
**$15 Day-Pass for non-movement climbers!**
Here's what you need:
1. Signed [waiver](https://movementgyms.com/waiver/): https://movementgyms.com/waiver/
2. Belay check, which can be done the same day. See [Your First Visit](https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/) page for more info: https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/
If this is your first time signing the waiver with Movement gyms, **your first visit will be free of charge**, all climbing gears included.
To find us, go past the front desk and turn left. We'll gather by the benches next to the fitness room entrance.
If you are completely new to climbing, you are welcome to come and try it with us after you take the Introduction to Rope Climbing Course which will be free of charge for you if you let me know.
This meetup is free and run by volunteer organizers, however, access to Movement gyms requires a membership or purchase of a day pass.
This meetup is for belaytionship only, unwanted advances will not be tolerated.
**Sends with Friends Rock Climbing Meetup Waiver and Release of Liability**
**NOTICE:** By signing up for this event, you agree to the terms outlined below and acknowledge the inherent risks associated with rock climbing activities. Participation in any event organized by this Meetup group is contingent upon your agreement to this release form.
**1\. Assumption of Risk:** I, the undersigned participant, acknowledge and fully understand that rock climbing is a high-risk activity. I am aware that participation involves risks including, but not limited to, physical injury, permanent disability, or death. These risks may arise from, but are not limited to, natural hazards, equipment failure, human error, and the actions or negligence of others.
**2\. Release of Liability:** In consideration of being allowed to participate in any activity organized by this Meetup group, I hereby release and discharge the organizer(s), co-organizer(s), event leaders, and all other participants from any and all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or connected to my participation, including claims arising from negligence or gross negligence.
**3\. Personal Responsibility:** I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for my own safety during these events. I will use my own judgment in evaluating the risks involved and will take appropriate precautions, including but not limited to:
* Wearing appropriate safety gear.
* Using reliable climbing equipment.
* Following established safety protocols.
* Refraining from participating in activities beyond my skill level.
**4\. Medical Fitness:** I affirm that I am in good health and physically capable of participating in rock climbing activities. I assume full responsibility for any medical conditions that may affect my ability to participate safely.
**5\. Indemnity Agreement:** I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the organizer(s), co-organizer(s), event leaders, and other participants from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to my actions or participation in these activities.
**6\. Photo/Video Release \(Optional\):** By signing this waiver, I grant permission for any photographs or videos taken during the events to be used for promotional or group-related purposes. (Participants may opt out by notifying the organizer.)
**7\. Agreement to Follow Rules:** I agree to abide by all rules, instructions, and guidance provided by the event organizers and leaders. Failure to comply may result in my removal from the group.
**8\. Acknowledgment of Agreement:** By joining any event organized by this Meetup group, I acknowledge that I have read and understood this waiver and release form. I agree that my participation in any event constitutes my electronic or physical signature to this agreement.
Switzerland 5 days Adventure – Zurich, Interlaken, Lucerne
Get checked your bucket list by visiting this wonderful country Switzerland while exploring the 5 days of adventure by visiting various cities and little towns. Enjoy the scenic drives, mountains, waterfalls, and a lot more.
Note: To join the Day01 Zurich half-day city tour, you must arrive by 12pm as the tour is scheduled for 2.30 pm
Highlights
Visited Places:
• Lake Zurich
• Eiger, Jungfrau Glacier, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald
• Lucerne
• Mt Pilatus
• Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein
Travel Experience:
• Exploring Switzerland towns
• Boat Cruise
• Zurich city
• Local cuisine
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary
Tour Start
Zurich
Tour End
Zurich
Destination
Switzerland
Flights
• Arrival: Day01 before 12 pm
• Return: Day05 anytime after breakfast
Airport: Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Itinerary
Day01
Zurich Highlights Half-Day Tour with Lake Cruise
Day02
Jungfrau Glacier, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald
Day03
Mt Pilatus Day Trip
Day04
Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein
Day05
Zurich
Cost:
$2590 (Double Occupancy)
$3290 (Single Supplement)
Inclusions
Price Includes
• 4 nights of hotel accommodation
• Guided day activities
• 4 breakfasts at the hotel
• Sightseeing (Car, Bus, Van, Train, Boat)
Price Excludes
• International Flights
• Airport Transfer
• Meals (other than those mentioned above)
• Personal Expenses
• Tips and gratuities
• Transfers other than those mentioned in the Itinerary (available at extra cost)
• Travel insurance / Visa
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For detailed itinerary and to reserve your seat follow the link below:
[https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/switzerland-5-days-adventure-zurich-interlaken-lucerne/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/switzerland-5-days-adventure-zurich-interlaken-lucerne/)
Questions?
Text / Call - 2023787696 - Himanshu - Organizer
Wednesday Crystal City Run: 50 min
For the Wednesday run, let's meet at 1750 Crystal Dr (Entrance by Morton's Steakhouse) before walking over to the Crystal City Water Park and run on the Mt. Vernon Trail alongside the scenic Potomac River.
LOCATION: Meet at 1750 Crystal Dr (Entrance by Morton's Steakhouse). Link to location on map: http://i.imgur.com/3yN0lwN.jpg
NOTES: Photos taken during the event may end up on Instagram, Meetup, Strava and similar platforms.
Let's meet at 6:50 PM, leaving by 7:00 PM. We will do 50 minutes, so 25 minutes out and 25 minutes back. You're welcome to do more if you'd like. Just before the run we decide whether we'll go NORTH (DC) or SOUTH (Old Town) on the trail. Once we're done, we meet back up at the Crystal City Water Park area. After the run please feel free to hangout and socialize with the group or join us at National Landing Water Park for a beverage and/or food. https://g.co/kgs/AErMQZ
All paces are welcome! We run by time, not speed so bring a watch to monitor your time and turn around at the halfway time point. If you need to run/walk, that's ok! We average anywhere between 7-13 minute/per mile pace.
First Time? Start out slow to find someone around your pace. The different paces tend to automatically gather, so you won't be alone!
Metro: Crystal City on Blue/Yellow lines, 2 blocks from metro exit.
Parking: There is plenty of paid parking options (parking garages, street parking, or parking lots) in the area on Crystal Drive or Long Bridge Park.
Post-Run: A lot of times we have a little social outing after the run. You can bring a change of clothes if you'd like (though most people just go as is). We'll finish up the run, meet back at the Water Park, pick up our wallets and walk to wherever we decided to go for a beverage and/or food. If you have a suggestion for a place to check out, let us know!
Volleyball - B/BB - Bluemont Park
If you’ve already learned the basics of volleyball and want to keep improving your skills while having fun, this event is for you!
**How to find us:** Park in the South Bluemont Parking Area and walk toward the south end of the lot. Near the end, you’ll see a bridge on your left—cross it. We’ll be on the field to the left of the picnic pavilion.
**Skill Level:** Advanced Beginner (click [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/mobilebasic) for details).
**Reminders**
1. Attendance: We’ve noticed that the waitlist is growing, so please make sure your name is on the Going list if you plan to play. Our number of nets is limited so this helps avoid too many rotations. If your name is on the list but you don’t show up, it will count as an absence according to Smiley Social rules. Please update your RSVP at least 12 hours in advance if your plans change.
2. Waitlist: The waitlist is not first come first serve. We prioritize regular attendees, and will fill empty spots with new faces closer to the event date.
3. Injuries: Play safely and be mindful of others on the court. Respect positions and avoid risky moves that could lead to injury. If you’re not sure the ball is yours, call it before going for it to avoid collisions.
4. Game Rules: Let’s follow the basic volleyball rules, especially the three-touch rule so we can play properly and improve as a team!
**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)
3. [Volleyball Levels](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/)
Open Water Swimming Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Underwater Hockey (open to new players!)
Come try underwater hockey!
We are open to new players. You just need to bring a bathing suit. If you have a mask, snorkel, or fins bring those, but we have extra to borrow.
We are at The Saint James Sport Center. Go in the main entrance, walk past the front desk. Take the first right down a hallway. Follow the hallway to a set of stairs, take the stairs. Take the first right down another hallway. Locker rooms on the left.
Yoga for Everyone – Gentle Flow & Meditation
Theme: Gentle Flow Yoga & Meditation
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Time: Sunday 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Location: Bluemont park
Cost: Free
What to bring: Yoga mat, water, comfortable clothing
Location: Basketball court of Bluemont park, google map 38°52'06.2"N 77°07'52.0"W
Parking: South Bluemont Parking Area
About the session
*A gentle flow-based yoga session to move, stretch, and reconnect with your body.
We may include simple breathing techniques and a short meditation session.
- This is not a high-intensity class.
You are welcome to go at your own pace and take breaks anytime.
*Suitable for beginners and regular practitioners.
Notes
- Light food is recommended before practice
*Outdoor session: feel free to bring sunscreen, towel, or anything you need
- Please be mindful of your own body and practice within your limits
By joining, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own health and well-being during the session.
About the host
200h Yoga Teacher Training (2019)
Long-term yoga practitioner and part-time teacher
🌿 May you find a moment of ease and connection in your practice.
**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)
UVG Open Table RPG
GM Jason will run an Ultraviolet Grasslands session. Stay with me, here: what would happen if we mashed up Oregon Trail with Dying Earth with Mad Max? Well, UVG answers that question (that nobody ever asked) with this heavy metal psychedelic fantascience pointcrawl game. Please the horned catlords by hitching your lime green fox-ocerous pony to your wagon and heading west to see if you can’t trade all this vampire wine for some profit! None of those words will make any more sense to you after playing, probably, but we’ll have an amazing time exploring!
This will be way more about the joy of exploration, the tedium of travel, and the thrill of commerce than it will be about battle. If that sounds refreshing, come try something new with us! This might be the first session in a mini-campaign, so we will start with rolling up new characters!
New players welcome! No prep needed!
**Where**: Your Hobby Place in Old Town Alexandria
Looking for a place to play in-person RPGs and make new friends? Burnt out on internet D&D? Interested in trying games like Shadowdark and Dungeon Crawl Classics? Look no further than DMV RPG - Open Table!
Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started with tabletop role-playing, our group offers a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all gamers to gather and embark on epic adventures together. From Dungeons & Dragons to sci-fi sagas, there's something for everyone here. Join us for regularly scheduled meetups, make new friends, and unleash your imagination in a fun and collaborative setting. Let the games begin!
**Rules**: always teachable at the table
**Gaming is for everybody**: Welcoming, inclusive, and safe
**Pregens**: the GM will have pre-made characters so you can jump right in
**Game**: Old School & New School, but likely lightweight
**Multiple GMs**: We run games in a rotating GM format, so come to play and make friends, but we'll be looking for your interesting one-to-three shots to try.
Iceland Ring Road 8 Day Adventure with Blue Lagoon
Iceland Ring Road 8 Day Adventure with Blue Lagoon
Overview
Start and end in Reykjavik! With this Explorer tour, you have a 8 days package taking you through Reykjavik and 26 other destinations in Iceland that includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, transport. Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks.
Itinerary
Day01
Reykjavik
Day02
Golden Circle & South Coast
Day03
Katla Ice Cave & Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Day04
East Iceland
Day05
Stuðlagil Canyon & Lake Mývatn
Day06
North Iceland & Whale Watching
Day07
West Iceland
Day08
The Blue Lagoon
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For detailed itinerary follow the link below:
[https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/iceland-ring-road-8-day-adventure-with-blue-lagoon/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/iceland-ring-road-8-day-adventure-with-blue-lagoon/)
Price:
$3590 (Double occupancy)
$3990 (Single occupancy)
Inclusions
Price Includes
* Hotel accommodation for 7 nights, including breakfast.
* Professional English speaking guide for the day tours.
* Minibus or small coach for day tours
* Free WiFi on the bus
* Airport transfers
Price Excludes
* Flights
* Meals
* Personal Expenses
* Optional activities
* Travel insurance / Visa
* Tips
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Questions?
Text/Call: 2023787696 - Himanshu Organizer
Open play up to 18 players
Open play up to 18 people, all levels. Bring your friends, bring potential new members, a BBQ, your dog and cat, your good times and your laughter too.
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Columbus, OH Open Men’s Group / Intro to Men’s Work
Interested? Contact Preston Moore
k.preston.moore@gmail.com
614-300-5989
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Engaging in men’s work is the new way to forge friendships while being open-minded to personal growth. Many men experience healthier relationships, personally and professionally, by engaging in this work.
Open Men’s Group is a container for men to share vulnerably without receiving judgment or feedback.
We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet.
Visit ManKind Project USA to discover more. https://mkpusa.org/
SEASON OPENER ** SEE NOTE**
**THIS IS ONLY IF YOU ALREADY SIGNED UP!**
NEW POLICY IS IN PLACE FOR THE OPENER. THEY ARE REQUIRING A $ 75.00 DOLLAR DEPOSIT. PLEASE MAIL YOUR CHECK TO MICHAEL BUCHANON 6619 AMBAR AVE CINCINNATI OH 45230. MAKE CHECK OUT TO ASGA CINCINNATI.
CALL TAMMIE WITH ANY QUESTIONS. 513 309-2633
The Virtues golf getaway will be our Season Opener trip! Staying at the Holiday Inn Express in Heath **NOTE Hotel may change**
**Double occupancy** $440 includes **2 nights stay**, **3** rounds of golf
**Single Occupancy** $570 includes **2 nights stay**, **3** rounds of golf
**Double occupancy** $360 includes **2 night stay,** ***2*** *rounds of golf*
**Single occupancy** $490 includes **2 night stay**, **2** round of golf.
**Double occupancy** $295 includes **1 night stay, 2** rounds of golf
**Single occupancy** $360 includes **1 night stay 2** rounds of golf
Please read the accommodations carefully. The hotel includes breakfast.
**You will pay in full including the hotel at the Virtues Golf Club Sunday.**
**There are 6 doubles and 5 singles reserved for this event.** The hotels are booked for graduation. The sooner we sign up the better.
Here is the schedule...
Friday.. Eaglesticks Golf Club 11:54
Sat... Dennison 9:00
Sun... The Virtues Golf Course 9:10
**Dinner Friday is at 1922 on the square at 7:30 10 N Park Pl Newark**
**Dinner Saturday is at 6:00 at The Stockyard Grill 5 N 3rd St Newark**
***Please answer the following questions \*\*\*\****
**I need to know if you are a single or double and who you are rooming with. How many nights are you staying and rounds of golf.**
**Also if you are a double or single requesting a King bed. There are a limited number of Kings so 1st come 1st served**


























