Retirement Planning

Come learn how money really works. We’ll cover how to grow it, protect it, get out of debt, and use smart retirement and infinite banking strategies to build long-term security.

Mountains to plains to tropical beaches, Tanzania has it all. You will get an opportunity to let out the Tarzan in you through this experiential multi-day safari in Tanzania. Immerse yourself in nature and wildlife during our game drives at Manyara and Ngorongoro. You may also experiment with wildlife photography at Serengeti National Park. Enter the world of colorful coral reefs at Mnemba and swim along with the tropical fishes. End your trip at Zanzibar with a remarkable snorkeling and scuba diving experience. Highlights Visited Places: • Arusha • Lake Manyara • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro • Zanzibar • Prison and Spice islands • Mnemba Atoll Travel Experience: • Admire the wildlife at Lake Manyara • Enjoy a game drive at Ngorongoro crater • Enjoy the safari at Serengeti National Park • Discover the history of Zanzibar • Explore the Prison islands • Meet the giant tortoises at Changuu island • Learn more about local spices • Go snorkelling at Prison island • The Rock restaurant • Recline near the sandy beaches at Zanzibar • Snorkelling at Mnemba • Look for the ‘Big 5’ (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard) Tour Start Kilimanjaro Tour End Zanzibar Flights • Arrival: Day01 before 12pm • Return: Day09 anytime after 12pm Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport(JRO) Abeid Amani Karume International Airport(ZNZ) Itinerary Day01 Kilimanjaro – Arusha Day02 Lake Manyara Day03 Serengeti NP Day04 Serengeti - Ngorongoro Day05 Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha Day06 Zanzibar Day07 Prison & Spice Islands Day08 Mnemba Atoll Day09 Zanzibar Cost: Safari + Zanzibar (Double Occupancy) $3990 / person Safari + Zanzibar (Single Supl) $4590 (Single) Safari ONLY (Double Occupancy) $2990 / person Safari ONLY (Single Suppl) $3590 (Single) Inclusions Price Includes • All park and conservancy fees • Crater service fee • Professional Safari Guide and Driver • Accommodation as per the itinerary (Lodge / Camp) (Double Occupancy) • All meals during the Safari • 4×4 Safari vehicle • Zanzibar 4D/3N hotel stay, activities & transfers as per the Itinerary • ONE WAY FLIGHT: Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar – On Day06 Price Excludes • International Flights • Meals (other then mentioned above) • Personal Expenses • Tips and gratuities • Transfers other then mentioned in the Itinerary (available at extra cost) • Travel insurance / Visa ———————————————— For detailed itinerary and to reserve your seat follow the link below: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/tanzania-serengeti-ngorongoro-safari-with-zanzibar/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/tanzania-serengeti-ngorongoro-safari-with-zanzibar/) Questions? Text / Call - 2023787696 - Himanshu - Organizer

Come on out to Spieda Games' weekly RPG Meetup! Come meet other players! Get a game going! Exchange contact information! Together, we can make a community grow. Bring your own oneshots or try another person's game out? I'll always have something available. Bring games! Many options! Newbies welcome, bring enough dice, paper, and pencils if you're running a game. Robert has asked me to start asking people to pay $5 for entry, but this will give you a 10% discount on anything rpg related in the store. Please actually rsvp to this post so I can set up adequate table space for the meetup.

Let us meet up for a language exchange. We will give out name tags. You write your name and what language you speak and what language you would like to exchange. ***GRAB A DRINK AND YOU ARE ALL SET TO FLEX YOUR LANGUAGE CAPACITY. YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST A DRINK OR FOOD :) To get the event going and show support. We know that you like our events. P.S. : We have non-alcoholic drinks as well.*** We have a tiny venue and we hit capacity often and early arrival is suggested. We have the discretion to decide entry. All languages are welcome! However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that particular language, you would like to exchange. HOW IT WORKS : We will try to assign tables for each represented languages and will direct attendees to their respective tables accordingly. All languages are welcome! However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that particular language, you would like to exchange. Rules to abide : 1. Event is free and 21+ (bring ID). 2. Be respectful to your counterparts and give them a chance to exchange with others as well. 3. We all are native speakers of one or two languages and be willing to help others and try to accommodate as much as possible. 4. If you don't speak the other person's required language, LEAVE THEM ALONE. 5. Rude or aggressive members are removed from the group at an organizers discretion. 6. This is a face-to-face language exchange event. DO NOT try to arrange an online meeting, by using the comment box or direct message. 7. Most of our members complained about people writing in the comment box. Since it sends notification to all attendees. If you have any questions, send a message to the organizers. Don't write in the comment box. 8. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via (info@merevents.com). 9. When you get there, we will greet you and take you to your respective group. 10. Don't be shy of your local languages. We have diplomates assigned to different countries, who would love to practice your languages. 11\. Be patient for the first 30 minutes\, up until we form your respective language group\. 12\. We will have a registration station and check you in\. 13\. This is mainly a social for Intermediate/Advanced/Native Speaker\. It is not as such to learn a language\. Beginners\, if you want to learn a language\, reach out to us \(info@merevents\.com\)\. We have a school and will arrange you a class\. ***AFTER THE EXCHANGE, WE HIT THE DANCE FLOOR! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES, WE WILL DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!***

Hey Chapter Twoers, let's try this new restaurant and bar that opened in Bethesda last year. It has been described as cozy, trendy, and intimate with excellent food. Come join us and we will judge for ourselves!

***Let's meetup at Clydes Tower Oaks .*** We will have ice breaker games to play FREE parking This is a non reservation event Seating is first come first serve Food and Drink menu available This will be an early event so we can be home early. * Meet new people * Enjoy good food * Grab a drink WE will meet at the front bar on your left as you walk in. Do not ask the host stand they will have no idea what meetup is. We usually sit in the back area by the booths. This is for members only please. Hope to see you there! 2 Preserve Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20852

To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooftop-language-exchange-and-friending-sunday-edition-tickets-407536882787](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooftop-language-exchange-and-friending-sunday-edition-tickets-407536882787)). RSVPing only on the Meetup Page doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. If the link doesn't work please Copy and Paste the Ticket link in Google to see it. ABOUT THE EVENT Come exchange Asian Languages that you speak! We will assign tables for represented languages. All languages are welcome! However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that particular language, you would like to exchange. As you all remember well, this event used to bring out hundreds of people every week. However, it was discontinued last year for obvious reasons and we couldn't gather that many people now, because of restrictions. Hence, we are downsizing and caping the number of attendees. We have super limited spots and advance ticket purchase is required. During this unprecedented time we were in lockdowns/confinements and we were not able to stay in touch with our old friends (as we used to) and couldn't make new ones. That is why we came up with the FRIENDING part. We have a lot in common :- We speak different languages, we represent different cultures, we lived/travelled to different countries, we appreciate different accents, we are internationally minded. HOW IT WORKS : We will try to assign tables for each represented languages and will direct attendees to their respective tables accordingly. All languages are welcome! However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that particular language, you would like to exchange. After the formal session, we will rotate attendees from table to table. So that everyone meets everyone. During this session, we use our Lingua Franca, i.e, English. You would get to meet your future friends/acquaintances/buddies/pals /partner-in-crimes or may be more:) To hang out/go out or do things together, like Biking, Hiking, Skiing, Traveling,.....etc. Also, this is an ideal event if you are new in town or not! Rules to abide : 1. Event is free and 21+ (bring ID). 2. Be respectful to your counterparts and give them a chance to exchange with others as well. 3. We all are native speakers of one or two languages and be willing to help others and try to accommodate as much as possible. 4. If you don't speak the other person's required language, LEAVE THEM ALONE. 5. Rude or aggressive members are removed from the group at an organizers discretion. 6. This is a face-to-face language exchange event. DO NOT try to arrange an online meeting, by using the comment box or direct message. 7. Most of our members complained about people writing in the comment box. Since it sends notification to all attendees. If you have any questions, send a message to the organizers. Don't write in the comment box. 8. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via (info@merevents.com). 9. When you get there, we will greet you and take you to your respective group. 10. Don't be shy of your local languages. We have diplomates assigned to different countries, who would love to practice your languages. METRO & PARKING INFO : The closest metro station is Woodley Park/Adams Morgan. Street Parking might be a challenge. But if you plan to drive, try your luck on Champlain Street. Otherwise, there is a parking garage around. We highly recommend a shared ride or taxi service.

😀 Last Saturday Spades in Silver Spring! 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏿 All skill levels are welcome. Get matched with a partner onsite. ♠️ Check out The DMV Spades Meetup Group https://meetu.ps/c/8qv5/1SV52/d on Meetup 🅿️ Parking is available in Wayne Ave Garage. Silver Spring Metro Station nearby. 😃 Come celebrate with us and have a great time! 📆 **Posted in multiple groups. So, expect a nice crowd.** 🌟 The fun starts at 6pm! RSVP today. 🍷 Alcoholic beverages are available! 🍗 Please support the business by ordering food/drinks.

Join us for a gentle, honest conversation for those navigating the aftermath of job losses, especially **current and former federal employees and contractors**, whose careers of public service can make this kind of transition feel uniquely personal. This session addresses the full spectrum of emotions, from shock and betrayal to fear and grief, while offering spiritual perspectives on unexpected life changes. **We’ll also address the collective grief of losing professional communities and how to build new sources of connection and meaning.** We'll explore practices for processing grief, managing identity shifts when your career suddenly changes, and discovering meaning beyond your professional role. Join the [Meditation Museum](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.meditationmuseum.org&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=wZBKb3MO6q52I1tqr9OcmFjaUGh53wNNH_P_kDBMDrQ&m=Mmd3moeOh5cQePHuNoYT0OgL2u9nW3RTNXgtKZ_dkkJR03xjxX4JdpmPxoWehj2J&s=Ss2J9pcjHRfD98ZXVtKhH7lOYmcicFXsY3OltVy4__8&e=), a remarkable nonprofit dedicated to saving lives and strengthening communities rooted in resilience and perseverance, as we partner with [RIF2RISE](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__rif2rise.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=wZBKb3MO6q52I1tqr9OcmFjaUGh53wNNH_P_kDBMDrQ&m=Mmd3moeOh5cQePHuNoYT0OgL2u9nW3RTNXgtKZ_dkkJR03xjxX4JdpmPxoWehj2J&s=_mXbkb9oPwWvQKYMcGRzcS-PZ3DLv2dtmI_rd4lkj4U&e=) for this special gathering. [RIF2RISE](https://rif2rise.org/) is a non-partisan, action-oriented organization founded in 2025 by federal employees and contractors directly affected by the unprecedented 2025 reduction in force actions and furloughs. Their mission is to restore visibility, support resilience, and help individuals rebuild purpose, confidence, and connection after career disruption. **This program is non-partisan and focused entirely on well being, healing, and community care. It will be a meaningful experience not to be missed and will offer genuine support to all who attend. Come as you are and leave renewed.** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* ***Dr. Kanu Kogod*** *is an anthropologist, master certified coach, mindfulness meditation teacher, and lifelong student of spirituality. For more than five decades, she's explored how awareness, compassion, and embodied presence can help people meet change with courage and grace.* *Dr. Kogod’s work integrates mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and somatic practices to support deep personal and collective transformation.* *Whether guiding individuals or groups, Dr. Kogod helps people come home to themselves, finding steadiness, clarity, and connection even in uncertain times. Her gentle, grounded approach invites each person to rediscover their natural resilience and inner wisdom.* **Saturday, March 28th, 4:30pm - 6:00pm. Meditation Museum, 9525 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD. FREE EVENT - Registration Required at** [https://shorturl.at/gaulG](https://shorturl.at/gaulG)

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Digital Device Detox,”** a guide to breaking free from the addictive and destructive powers of social media and apps, with Jillian Tucker, licensed clinical social worker in private practice, adjunct professor of clinical social work at Columbia University and New York University, and therapist with nearly 15 years of experience in addiction treatment and behavioral change. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/northern-virginia-digital-detox](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/northern-virginia-digital-detox) .] Many of us have had the same experience: We’re trying to get things done and stay focused on the positive in our lives, but we can’t stop looking at a cell phone that tells us that we live in troubled times, that everyone else is better looking and having more fun, and that escape awaits in the worlds of Candy Crush or Pokémon Go. Maybe it’s time to find effective ways to loosen the grip of that cell phone and rediscover the happiness that comes with using digital devices less. Join Jillian Tucker, who previously has given several excellent Profs and Pints talks related to mental health, for a crash course on how to restore balance in your relationship with digital devices to ensure they’re simply tools you use rather than instruments through which other people use you. She’ll start by discussing social and mental-health trends connected to the use of digital devices. We’ll delve into the specific ways that their overuse can be biologically and psychologically harmful and leads to division, depression, anxiety and anguish on an individual and societal level. Professor Tucker also will look at why digital habits are hard to break, citing neuroscience and what we know about behavioral addiction. You’ll learn the many ways in which devices and apps are deliberately designed to be hard to stop using. You won’t be urged to just chuck your cell phone, though. After all, such devices can keep you socially connected, be sources of joy and learning, and even save your life if you need to summon help in an emergency. Instead, we’ll look at effective strategies for reducing digital device use, considering approaches that treat the overuse of such devices as “addiction” but moving beyond them to consider more nuanced ones as well. We’ll explore how to find our core motivation to change and how to carry out a change plan. We’ll consider how those who failed in past attempts to reduce digital-device use can overcome impasses in their effort to change their behavior. We’ll discuss ways to minimize the feelings of inconvenience and withdrawal that might come with reducing digital-device use, and we’ll discuss strategies for regaining the social skills and reviving the in-person strategies that our device use had compromised. You’ll learn how the same conditioning and power of habit that got us using our devices so much more also can be harnessed to help us use them much less. You’ll learn how to curate and enhance the positive aspects of digital devices, to help maintain them as a source of connection, joy, humor and learning and keep them from causing you unhappiness or stress. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: Photo by Japanexperterna (Creative Commons).

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them. Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance". Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.

Over 50 Happy Hour – Liberty Tavern Polaris Join us for a fun and relaxed Over 50 Happy Hour on Friday, April 10th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Liberty Tavern Polaris. This is a great opportunity to meet new people in our age group in a casual, comfortable setting. Whether you’re in your fifties, sixties, or seventies, everyone is welcome. Some people who attend are retired, while others are still working, but we all share one thing in common — enjoying good conversation and good company. If you’re new to the group, don’t worry. Many people attend solo and quickly find it easy to strike up conversations. The goal of this happy hour is simple: meet people, socialize, laugh, and enjoy the evening. We’ll be gathering at Liberty Tavern Polaris, a welcoming tavern with a warm atmosphere, great food, and a bar perfect for relaxed conversation. Feel free to come when you can and leave when you want. Some members arrive right at 4:00 PM, while others stop by later after work. There’s no formal agenda — just friendly people getting together to enjoy a Friday evening. Location: Liberty Tavern Polaris 2170 Polaris Parkway Columbus, Ohio Time: Friday, April 10 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Come join us for a drink, good conversation, and the chance to meet some great people in the 50+ community.

TBA- We will do lunch before the play too! Tickets are on sale now only $20.

Join us for lunch at Cooper’s Hawk in Easton. If the weather is nice, we’ll enjoy lunch on their gorgeous patio!