Raw Potlucks

Welcome to the paradise of rare ecosystems and adrenaline-soaked adventures at the national parks, waterfalls, cloud forests, rainforest, beaches, hot springs, diving destinations, animal sanctuaries, adventure parks, and cave systems of Costa Rica. The small towns welcome backpackers and surfers, and the cloud forests and volcanic mountains flirt with hikers and adventurers. Have fun at the vibrant city of San Jose, that boasts of bustling squares and grand museums. From soaking in Hot Springs at La Fortuna to hiking at the trails of the cloud forest and the towering Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica has a lot to offer for thrill-seekers and luxury travelers too. Highlights Visited Places: • San Jose • Arenal Volcano National Park • La Fortuna Waterfall • Cloud Forest of Monteverde • Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio • Manuel Antonio Beach Travel Experience: • Exploration of the rare ecosystem of Monteverde Cloud Forest • Monteverde Sky Walk at the swaying and swinging Hanging Bridges • Guided hiking tour of the Arenal Volcano • Caribbean cuisine • Ziplining in the Cloud Forest • Snorkeling • Bathing in hot springs • Snorkeling and swimming Notes Tour Start SAN JOSE Tour End SAN JOSE Destination COSTA RICA Flights • Arrival: Day01 before 2pm • Return: Day05 anytime after 4pm Airport: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) Meeting Point • The group meets at the arrival airport or at the hotel on Day01. • More details will be provided via group chat on WhatsApp Itinerary Day01 SAN JOSE Day02 ARENAL VOLCANO - HOT SPRING Day03 MONTEVERDE - ZIPLINES Day04 MANUEL ANTONIO NP - CATAMARAN TOUR Day05 MANUEL ANTONIO - SAN JOSE ———————————————— Cost: $2790 (Double occupancy) - if you traveling solo then we will pair you with another solo traveler - same gender. $3290 (Single if you prefer your own room) Inclusions Price Includes • 4 Nights hotel stay • 4 Breakfast • All transportation by SUV / VAN + Gas • Guided Arenal Volcano hike + Hot Spring + Lunch (1/2 Day) • Ziplines + Butterfly garden + Hummingbirds (1/2 Day) • Monteverde Sky Walk – Hanging Bridges (Self-guided) • Manuel Antonio Catamaran + Snorkelling Tour • All 3 parks entrance fees • Tour leader / Event host Price Excludes • Flights • Meals • Personal Expenses • Travel insurance ———————————————— For detailed itinerary and to reserve your seat, follow the link: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/costa-rica-arenal-to-manuel-antonio/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/costa-rica-arenal-to-manuel-antonio/) Questions? Text / Call: Himanshu - Organizer 2023787696

Welcome to the paradise of rare ecosystems and adrenaline-soaked adventures at the national parks, waterfalls, cloud forests, rainforest, beaches, hot springs, diving destinations, animal sanctuaries, adventure parks, and cave systems of Costa Rica. The small towns welcome backpackers and surfers, and the cloud forests and volcanic mountains flirt with hikers and adventurers. Have fun at the vibrant city of San Jose, that boasts of bustling squares and grand museums. From soaking in Hot Springs at La Fortuna to hiking at the trails of the cloud forest and the towering Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica has a lot to offer for thrill-seekers and luxury travelers too. Highlights Visited Places: • San Jose • Arenal Volcano National Park • La Fortuna Waterfall • Cloud Forest of Monteverde • Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio • Manuel Antonio Beach Travel Experience: • Exploration of the rare ecosystem of Monteverde Cloud Forest • Monteverde Sky Walk at the swaying and swinging Hanging Bridges • Guided hiking tour of the Arenal Volcano • Caribbean cuisine • Ziplining in the Cloud Forest • Snorkeling • Bathing in hot springs • Snorkeling and swimming Notes Tour Start SAN JOSE Tour End SAN JOSE Destination COSTA RICA Flights • Arrival: Day01 before 2pm • Return: Day05 anytime after 4pm Airport: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) Meeting Point • The group meets at the arrival airport or at the hotel on Day01. • More details will be provided via group chat on WhatsApp Itinerary Day01 SAN JOSE Day02 ARENAL VOLCANO - HOT SPRING Day03 MONTEVERDE - ZIPLINES Day04 MANUEL ANTONIO NP - CATAMARAN TOUR Day05 MANUEL ANTONIO - SAN JOSE ———————————————— Cost: $2790 (Double occupancy) - if you traveling solo then we will pair you with another solo traveler - same gender. $3290 (Single if you prefer your own room) Inclusions Price Includes • 4 Nights hotel stay • 4 Breakfast • All transportation by SUV / VAN + Gas • Guided Arenal Volcano hike + Hot Spring + Lunch (1/2 Day) • Ziplines + Butterfly garden + Hummingbirds (1/2 Day) • Monteverde Sky Walk – Hanging Bridges (Self-guided) • Manuel Antonio Catamaran + Snorkelling Tour • All 3 parks entrance fees • Tour leader / Event host Price Excludes • Flights • Meals • Personal Expenses • Travel insurance ———————————————— For detailed itinerary and to reserve your seat, follow the link: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/costa-rica-arenal-to-manuel-antonio/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/costa-rica-arenal-to-manuel-antonio/) Questions? Text / Call: Himanshu - Organizer 2023787696

Join us for a fun-filled Puzzle Palooza at our San Isidro de Heredia Puzzles Swap Meetup Group event! Bring your gently used puzzles to trade with fellow enthusiasts and discover new challenges to take home. Whether you're a novice puzzler or a seasoned pro, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your puzzle collection. Don't miss out on the chance to exchange, socialize, and maybe even find that missing piece you've been searching for. Let's swap, share, and puzzle together at our upcoming event!

Welcome to Sunday Connection, a monthly **movement class and community potluck**. Join master teacher Ann Kite **in person on Sundays at 1:00 PM** at Carderock Springs Swim & Tennis Club. **Dates** * Sunday, March 8 * Sunday, April 12 * Sunday, May 17 Dance is both an individual and shared experience. You’re welcome to interact as much or as little as you’d like. Please arrive with heartfelt respect for yourself and everyone on the floor. **Potluck** Bring a dish to share, plus a plate, fork, and cup to keep it simple and low-waste. If bringing food isn’t easy this week, just bring yourself. Your presence is the real nourishment. **Purchase tickets here:** https://www.annkite.com/sundays

Game night with a potluck, join us at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Reston on Wiehle Ave. for a game night and potluck. All are welcome there. I will bring a selection of over 2 dozen games of different styles from my collection. Some examples of the variety of styles include: Earth Flamecraft Quacks of Quedlinburg Meadow Wingspan Pandemic Feast for Odin The Crew Love letter Just One Code Names please feel free to bring along any of your games you would like to play. Please be respectful of the venue and any other groups that may be using the facility and, as you are able, please help clean up at the end of the night. Children are welcome. However, they are expected to be playing games in the same room. If you are bringing children, please make sure to bring games they enjoy playing. This is also a potluck so please bring some food to share. Hosts bring at least one main dish and a side dish, and plates, utensils, and basic drinks are provided. We are appreciative of any food you want to bring. A $5 per person suggested donation to the church helps cover basic costs.

Game night with a potluck, join us at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Reston on Wiehle Ave. for a game night and potluck. All are welcome there. I will bring a selection of over 2 dozen games of different styles from my collection. Some examples of the variety of styles include: Earth Flamecraft Quacks of Quedlinburg Meadow Wingspan Pandemic Feast for Odin The Crew Love letter Just One Code Names please feel free to bring along any of your games you would like to play. Please be respectful of the venue and any other groups that may be using the facility and, as you are able, please help clean up at the end of the night. Children are welcome. However, they are expected to be playing games in the same room. If you are bringing children, please make sure to bring games they enjoy playing. This is also a potluck so please bring some food to share. Hosts bring at least one main dish and a side dish, and plates, utensils, and basic drinks are provided. We are appreciative of any food you want to bring. A $5 per person suggested donation to the church helps cover basic costs.

Join us for a Sunday morning inspired by the teachings of Eckhart Tolle as we collectively explore the pathless path to spiritual awakening and enlightenment. This gathering is designed for those seeking inner peace and life transformation through inquiry into the nature of reality and consciousness. Come connect with like-minded individuals from the DMV area and embark on an experiential journey of discovery of who we really are. Doors open at 10:30 AM for 30 minutes of silent meditation followed by a short Eckhart Tolle video, time to share, and a potluck lunch to connect even more. If you plan to stay for lunch please bring a healthy, vegetarian dish to share. We will finish at approximately 1:00-1:30 PM.

**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.** In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good discourse and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy. Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds. **At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events.** Topics range from the political, to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also **suggest a topic** by emailing us at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com. Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can [give here](https://pushpay.com/g/restorationrestonumc?fnd=pO6G-N7oO7FH7Mp1u-x6mA&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl) or at the event. We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures. **Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.** BreadBreakers, an initiative by [Restoration United Methodist Church](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers) in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community. All faiths and all stripes are welcomed. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.