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Chitta Walks is for people whose days move fast, while the mind never fully lands. Thoughts keep looping even when nothing is urgent. The body moves, but attention is elsewhere. Over time, this disconnect drains clarity and ease. This walk is a simple reset. We meet in Berlin’s Tiergarten and walk at a gentle pace. Parts of the walk are in silence, with light guidance and a few short prompts. The walk itself is the practice, bringing body and mind back into the same moment. No apps. No performance. Just a clear space to slow down and notice what is happening. If you want to slow down without withdrawing from life, join a Chitta Walk. ✨ **What to expect (approx. 90 minutes):** * A short arrival and orientation * A guided silent walk (phones off, no conversation) * One concise science-based impulse on attention or stress * Optional reflection in pairs or small groups * A simple takeaway or experiment for daily life 🚶**Who this is for:** * Professionals, creatives, and people in transition. * People who feel mentally busy and want more clarity and balance. * Those curious about mindfulness, but grounded and practical. * Anyone comfortable with silence and gentle self observation. 🔔 **Practical notes:** * Duration: 60-90 minutes * Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing * No prior experience needed * Group size is limited to keep the space quiet and focused 🧭 **Facilitator:** My name is Partha Sarathi, you can call me PS. I have lived in Berlin for over 12 years. With a background in physics and materials science, my interest in mindfulness grew through personal experience with stress and health challenges. I facilitate the space and structure of the walk, inviting shared exploration rather than instruction. 🤔 **Why Chitta Walks?** Chitta is a Sanskrit word referring to the mind or field of awareness, used here in a practical, non-religious sense. Chitta Walks is about noticing how the mind works by slowing down and walking together. Mindful walking makes thought patterns visible in real time, while moving and sensing in the world. The name points to a simple capacity: noticing what is happening in the mind without immediately trying to fix, judge, or optimize it. 🌿 **Possible effects:** A calmer nervous system. Clearer attention. A felt sense of being more present in your body. Subtle insights into how your mind reacts under everyday conditions. A quieter, more grounded way of moving through the city. **Come as you are. Walk. Notice. Leave with a little more space inside.**

10% de descuento para la comunidad de Meet-up con el código: MEETUP-SHOWCASE . Boletos en [ESTE LINK](www.eventbrite.com/e/1980639237276/?discount=MEETUP-SHOWCASE). Berlín, no busques más. En este show curado convocamos a los mejores comediantes hispanoparlantes de stand-up de todo Alemania. Cómicos experimentados con material de la más alta calidad y también lo mejor de los nuevos talentos de la escena berlinesa. Risas garantizadas. **\-\-\-** Comediantes: Fer Salas Y Alebrujo de México y Gonzalo Madueño de Perú. \-\-\-\-\- **Tickets:** ***Preventa*: 14.99 €** (La preventa termina el día 30.01.25.) ***Precio normal*: 17€** Este evento es organizado por The Comedy Fire y Stand-up Comedy Berlin, somos líderes en producción de shows de stand-up en Español y formación de nuevos comediantes en Alemania. Si te interesa sumarte a los shows y/o aprender a hacer stand-up visita Standupcomedyberlin.com * Información importante: -Los precios mencionados podrían no incluir la comisión de la boletera. \- Evento 18\+ ya que es un un bar\. No se permiten menores\. -El line-up del evento puede llegar a variar en el día del show por causas de fuerza mayor. -En los shows se toman muchas fotografías donde puede aparecer el público, al asistir a cualquiera de nuestros shows aceptan que pueden salir en dichas fotografías. Estas fotografías pueden ser utilizadas en redes sociales con fines de difusión de nuestros eventos. Para cualquier duda o solicitud referente a dichas fotografías nos pueden contactar en Instagram @Standupcomedyberlin o en el correo info@standupcomedyberlin.com -No se hacen reembolsos. -Creado por Chadmax.

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

SQUASH SWEAT + TEARS WOMEN / MEN ACTIVITIES Players meetup at the club, play squash (with others around their level), train (if they wish), watch & learn from better players, make new friends, have a few drinks, etc. Please be aware, we must take care to use our allotted courts. We arrange for these based on the sign-up lists. If many people sign up, but do not appear then the courts go unused and those on the waiting list miss a chance to play. In order to ensure this if a party on the attending list has not appeared, their future reservations will be moved to the waiting list. In addition, reservations will be allowed up to fourteen days in advance only. PRICE: €9 Kindly pay at the front-desk reception "before" you play on a squash court. Free for club members. COURTS 2 courts (7 + 8) @ 15:00 to 15:45 4 courts (2 + 3 + 7 + 8) @ 15:45 to 18:00 NEW JOINERS / TOTAL BEGINNERS We, the organizers — Oliva or James— are always available to teach you the basics and improve your skills to learn the rules and get introduced to players. Ask for "demo racket" at front-desk if you don't have one. PARTICIPANT RULES 1. RSVP to participate in meetup and play. 2. Cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend. Be courteous to others who would like to attend. 3. Pay fee at club front-desk before playing. AIRPORT SQUASH & FITNESS CLUB WEBSITE http://www.airportsquash.de Become a club member for 36 EUR per month and play UNLIMITED!

Join this **Interview Simulation** session — to sharpen the skills for both interviews **and** architectural pitches. 💡 How it works The event is split into three parts: 1. **Answers for common behavioral questions** \- at the beginning\, I will read some common interview questions\, explain what they mean\, and give the correct answers\. 2. **Interview Simulation (10 minute rounds)** – One participant acts as the interviewee and answers a round of behavioral and design-focused questions. Each other participant gets to ask him one interview question. 3. **Feedback Round** – The group provides feedback on communication, structure, and clarity. Constructive criticism is encouraged. 💡You will be asked: * **Behavioral questions** (“Tell me about yourself”, “Describe a challenge you faced...”) * **Technical questions** (based on your tech stack) * **Light design problems** (high-level reasoning, not code) No need to prepare anything in advance — just bring curiosity and an open mind. Feel free to bring your CV if you’d like feedback from others, or share a few words if you’re currently job hunting. If so, we will also brainstorm answers to more common questions that you were asked. Whether you’re preparing for an interview or simply want to grow as a software designer or architect, this session is for you. Note: location is restaurant Hackesher Hoff: https://maps.app.goo.gl/btSChwkJzaoUSfN7A 💡Resources: * IT portfolio ideas: ideabrowser.com , reddit.com/r/SideProject * mock interview platforms: pramp.com , interviewbit.com , finalroundai.com * online coding platforms: leetcode.com, hackerrank.com, codewars.com , codingame.com , projecteuler.net ,techiedelight.com , exercism.org * confidence building exercises: [Confidence exercises ](https://limewire.com/d/o4tZw#RLA03qdOxU) , [reddit discussion](https://www.reddit.com/r/jobs/comments/1cjlblp/how_in_the_world_do_you_keep_your_selfesteem_up/) , [another discussion](https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-keep-my-self-esteem-from-being-destroyed-while-job-hunting) , [quora discussion](https://www.quora.com/In-my-late-50s-I-find-myself-out-of-work-for-the-first-time-in-30-years-How-do-I-replace-apprehension-and-anxiety-with-confidence-to-job-hunt) * success stories: [story 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/RemoteJobseekers/comments/1p8faip/i_finally_landed_a_remote_job_after_10_months_of/), [story 2](https://www.reddit.com/r/RemoteJobseekers/comments/1fdpeg2/how_i_landed_multiple_remote_job_offers_my_remote/)

Workshop \| 01\.02\.2026 \| 11:00 – 13:30 Nach einem kleinen Input über das Loslassen bei Tee und vegetarischem Frühstück tauchen wir in die sanfte Welt des intuitiven Malens ein. Was auch immer wir ziehen lassen wollen, die Wolkenmalerei wird uns unterstützen – leicht, frei und wandelbar. Dich erwartet ein besonderes Erlebnis in einer kleinen Gruppe, liebevoll angeleitet und achtsam begleitet. Intuitives Malen ist Malen aus dem Herzen. Ein Malen, das Dich einlädt, entstehen zu lassen, was sich zeigen möchte; loszulassen, was nicht mehr nötig ist. Wie die Wolken ziehen auch wir weiter. Ganz ohne Anstrengung entsteht Raum und innere Weite. (Beim Wolken malen darf alles fließen: Formen kommen und gehen, Farben dürfen sich vermischen, Schwere darf leicht werden. Gemeinsam öffnen wir einen geschützten Raum, in dem alles in und an Dir willkommen ist – ohne Bewertung, ohne Druck, ohne richtig oder falsch.) Vorkenntnisse sind nicht nötig. Nur die Bereitschaft, loszulassen und Dich von Deinem inneren Himmel überraschen zu lassen. **Workshops** Die Eventreihe ***Art Brunch for the Soul*** besteht aus acht Workshops, die unabhängig voneinander besucht werden können. **Übersicht der Workshops** * 01.02.2026: Intuitives Malen – Loslassen – Wolken malen * 14.02.2026: Art dating – Fühlen, kreieren, lachen * 28.02.2026: Innere Kraft finden – Berge malen * 15.03.2026: Neubeginn – Sonnenaufgang malen * 28.03.2026: Träume auf Leinwand – Gib Deinen Träumen Farbe *(nur für Frauen)* * 25.04.2026: 4 Workshops\* – Weiblichkeit und Sinnlichkeit – Rundungen und Kurven malen *(nur für Frauen)* *–* Wünschen Gestalt geben – Farben aud Leinwand – Eros – Ein sinnlicher Malworkshop – Frau sein – Ein Bild von mir * 10.05.2026: Vergebung finden – Florale Motive malen lernen * 30.05.2026: Innere Freiheit spüren – Meer Malen **Preis pro Workshop** **Normal:** 50,00 € **5er Karte für fünf beliebige Workshops:** 175,00 €\*\* Im Preis sind die Teilnahme am Workshop, das vegetarische Essen und die Malutensilien inkludiert. *\*Die vier Workshops am 25.04.2026 kosten jeweils 40,00 €. Das Ticket beinhaltet die Teilnahme und die Malutensilien. Vegetarisches Essen kann für 10,00 € hinzugebucht werden.* *\*\*Bitte schreib uns eine E-Mail an berlin@traditionelles-yoga.de, damit Du die 5er Karte buchen kannst, da wir sie nicht über Meetup anbieten.* **Anmeldung** Der Anmeldeschluss für den ersten Workshop ist der 31.01.2026 um 11:00 Uhr. **Adresse** Deutsche Akademie für traditionelles Yoga e. V. MahaYoga Zentrum Brunnenstr. 147 10115 Berlin (Direkt am U-Bahnhof U Bernauer Str. U8 – Fahrstuhlausgang) Die Workshops finden in der Ladengeschäftsfläche im MahaYoga Zentrum statt. Der Eingang ist rechts neben unserem großen, weißen Eingangstor direkt an der Brunnenstr. gelegen.

Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome. (Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!) This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum. There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :) No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading. **Our thrilling agenda:** 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star) 12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza. NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.

Join our **CATAN** Meetup to play, socialize, and enjoy this classic board game. Everyone’s welcome! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player. Expect fun, friendly games, laughter, and new friends. 👉 Please RSVP only if you plan to attend. *** **How to Play (Quick Guide):** * **Setup:** Build the island with hex tiles, place number tokens, roads, settlements, and give each player starting resources. * **Goal:** Be the first player to reach **10 victory points**. * **Turn order:** On your turn, roll two dice to produce resources, then trade and build. * **Resource production:** Players gain resources (wood, brick, sheep, wheat, ore) from tiles next to their settlements/cities when the tile’s number is rolled. * **Robber:** If a 7 is rolled, players with too many cards discard half; move the robber to block a tile and steal a card. * **Trading:** Trade resources with other players or with the bank (usually 4:1, better with ports). * **Building:** Spend resources to build roads, settlements, cities, or buy development cards. * **Victory points:** Earn points from settlements, cities, development cards, Longest Road, and Largest Army. * **Winning:** The first player to reach 10 victory points on their turn wins. ***

RSVP is **required** to participate. Please RSVP here (except if you're already part of the jam - then you will be allowed to always come) If you want to join the jam instead, please visit [http://ggj.gamestormberlin.org](http://ggj.gamestormberlin.org) Come check out the results of the Global Game Jam Berlin 2026. Play the games, talk to the jammers and get some drinks and pizza! Global Game Jam is an international hands-on Game Festival which takes place in over 800 locations world wide on just one weekend. The participants will produce experimental computer games which will be uploaded to the main GGJ website at the end of the weekend. From there everyone can download and play the games. Global Game Jam is a wonderful opportunity for participants to expand their horizons, challenge themselves, and meet new people. Right away you will start developing a playable game with strangers who share the same passion as you in just two days. At the end you are tired but happy.

Let's read together on another Sunday morning. Agenda: 10:30-11:00 Arrival, ordering drinks, getting to know each other 11:00-12:00 Reading together 12:00-13:00 Share reading experience There is no books assigned. Just bring whatever you are reading for now. Please sign up only when you can join the event. Hope you will enjoy it there!

**This workshop brings together meditation, art, and nature to bring about calm and a closer connection to the more-than human world.** We will explore ways of meditating with plants as our guide and artmaking as our medium of cultivating awareness. Participate in simple creative exercises that involve playing with words, color, shapes, gestures, and forms to create visual and poetic botanical portraits to take home. **No previous experience in art or meditation is necessary.** **18€ Early-bird price until Jan 30; 25€ Door** (All proceeds go to benefit Bodhispace and Buddhismus in Berlin ev.) Feel free to bring your favorite art tools, a journal, and paper. Simple watercolors, pastels, pencils, and paper will also be provided. Host: Minette Mangahas has studied Buddhist meditation and art with masters of Tibetan, Zen, and Theravada Buddhism for over twenty years. She has been a regular volunteer host of group meditations at Bodhispace and previously offered the art and meditation workshop “The Year-End Cleanse.” Note: Students and those with financial hardship can contact us for reduced entry. Email: contact@bodhispace.net

ENG: Looking for a quiet and green place in Berlin to read, walk and enjoy nature? Welcome to our Silent Reading Café at CaféIN, a new series of peaceful afternoon gatherings at our inclusive cafe where you can enjoy your books, the silence and the beauty of the Spandauer Forst. CaféIN is located in the middle of the Evangelisches Johannesstift campus which is surrounded by trees, calm paths and fresh forest air of the Spandauer Forst, one of Berlin’s most beautiful forest areas. Just a few minutes away you’ll find the Havel river, with its quiet waterfronts and small natural lakes. Bring your book, find a cozy spot and enjoy four hours of silent reading. Afterwards (or even before that!), feel free to take a nature walk along the Havel, explore the forest paths, or simply stay in the café with a coffee and a piece of homemade cake! What to expect: • 4 hours of silent reading • cozy, inclusive atmosphere • nature all around you • Havel river & lakes within walking distance • access to Spandauer Forst for forest walks • delicious coffee & homemade cakes • a small bookshelf you can borrow from Read. Relax. Enjoy. A quiet moment in nature without leaving Berlin. === === DE: Suchst du einen ruhigen, grünen Ort in Berlin, um zu lesen, spazieren zu gehen und die Natur zu genießen? Dann willkommen im Silent Reading Café im CaféIN – einer stillen Lesereihe im Grünen, direkt am Spandauer Forst. Das CaféIN liegt mitten auf dem Gelände des Evangelischen Johannesstifts, umgeben von Bäumen, stillen Wegen und frischer Waldluft. Der Spandauer Forst, eines der schönsten Waldgebiete Berlins, beginnt direkt vor der Tür. Und nur wenige Gehminuten entfernt fließt die Havel vorbei mit ruhigen Uferwegen und kleinen natürlichen Seen. Bring dein Buch mit, such dir einen gemütlichen Platz und genieße 4 Stunden stilles Lesen. Danach (oder auch davor!) kannst du am Havelufer entlang spazieren, die Waldwege erkunden oder einfach im Café bleiben – bei einem Kaffee und einem Stück hausgemachten Kuchens. Was dich erwartet: • 4 Stunden stilles Lesen • eine ruhige, inklusive Atmosphäre • Natur direkt vor der Tür • Havelufer & kleine Seen in Gehweite • Zugang zum Spandauer Forst für längere Spaziergänge • leckerer Kaffee & hausgemachter Kuchen • ein kleines Bücherregal zum Ausleihen Ein stiller Moment in der Natur – ohne Berlin zu verlassen.

We are inviting you to our next Evening of Meditation on **Sunday, the 1st of February**. These gatherings are not just about meditating on your own, but a step inward that we take together regarding a particular topic. This time we explore **Vitality on all levels**. Vitality is an essential ingredient for a fulfilling life. It is to have energy and balance, not just on a physical level, but on all levels, including the emotional and mental. In this session we explore a powerful technique to generate vitality in every aspect of life. 📍Where: [Yoga Sky](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kBxUvZrqo5yzRNe88?g_st=ipc), Am Tempelhofer Berg 7d, 10965 Berlin Follow the Yoga Sky signs in the yard, and take the elevator to the top floor. 🗓 When: Sunday, 1st of February, 19:00 - 20:30 Please arrive 5-10 min earlier to settle down. 🎟️ Entry: € 5, just to pay for the space (in cash or PayPal) For more info go to: [https://onenessberlin.com/](https://onenessberlin.com/) You’re welcome, no matter your background or experience. This is what has worked for us over many years and we love to share it with you. Looking forward to see you, Oneness Berlin Florian, Jazgul & Carla

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

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

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)

We'll play board games at the [Land-Grant Brewing Company](https://landgrantbrewing.com/). They have multiple [food trucks](https://landgrantbrewing.com/food/) on Sundays. Ray Ray's also has coffee, and the brewery has free water (and Jeni's ice cream). You can come late or leave early. Please just sign up so I know to expect you. **Notes on Parking** * You'll (probably) have to park on the street, but street parking is free on Sundays. * There are [parking garages](https://landgrantbrewing.com/parking/) a little farther away if you want. These are obviously not free, though. * There is a [lot next door](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'26.0%22N+83%C2%B000'40.9%22W/@39.957211,-83.0119921,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m12!1m7!3m6!1s0x88388f3efd89238b:0xc139207386232411!2sLand-Grant+Brewing+Company!8m2!3d39.9577613!4d-83.011426!16s%2Fg%2F1pzt7t9df!3m3!8m2!3d39.957211!4d-83.011347?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyMS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D) to the brewery that you're allowed to park in, but it is not free. I've never parked there, so I don't know anything about rates. (I'm told though that if you eat at Milo's Deli next door to this lot that Milo's will stamp your parking so it's free.) * You're going to see odd signs on [Lucas St](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'26.1%22N+83%C2%B000'40.3%22W/@39.957256,-83.0124134,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m10!1m5!3m4!2zMznCsDU3JzI4LjgiTiA4M8KwMDAnNDEuNSJX!8m2!3d39.957993!4d-83.011536!3m3!8m2!3d39.957256!4d-83.011197?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyMS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D) (saying it's a "private street") that will lead you to believe you're not allowed to park there, but you actually are. * Columbus parking cops literally do not work on Sundays. This means that, even if you're driving a non-EV, you can park in the EV spots near the brewery. **Games** I do bring many games, but please bring some of your own as well.

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

**Caller: Dan Kappus** **Band: Trillium** **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!