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MultiFamilyMasters - Northern VA - Meet and Greet (New Location)
Let's chat!
The purpose of this event is to meet and connect with like-minded investors and to grow our network.
Great opportunity to network with investors, lenders, brokers, operators and business leaders.
We can all share what we want and need as well as help and bring value to the rest of the community.
We will meet at the Ono Brewing Company, 4520 Daly Dr. Ste 102
Chantilly, VA 20151
Providence Rec - Wallyball A/BB+ Competitive
Competitive Wallyball Monday
Event is for players that know or learn how to play Wallyball positions. Have strong skills in pass, set, spike.
No shows will be tracked and players will be removed.
\*New Players if you are an A/BB volleyball player you should come out and try it on a Thur but if we have room Host Decision just DM them
\*New Players BB/B should come out on a Tues or Thurs to have fun learning the walls and improving skills.
NoVA Hackers March 2026 Meeting
**Inflow 6:00 PM - Talks Start \~6:30 PM**
**Reston Community Center - 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA 20191**
NoVA Hackers is a group located in the Northern Virginia area and is made up of Information Security Professionals from all walks of life, from government and private sector, to students and beginners.
The monthly meetings are held much like a mini-conference with 4-8 speakers and only a few basic but strict rules.
Participation and Permission
Active Participation is required for continued membership and is the only due required.
Permission is required to be obtained from anyone providing information to the group from the person providing it to be made public by anyone other than the provider.
Historically our talks generally run a bit late and we have a hard stop at 9:30pm for the room. If you want to socialize we recommend you arrive at 6 to meet and greet before the talks.
Agendas and remote meeting option available after you join the group.
Meditation Reminder
NO PUBLIC MEDITATIONS: The physical ashram in Florida is permanently closed, and there are no public meditations. I am in the process of retiring from ashram management, and now living a quiet life of meditation, residing in Virginia.
SHRAMA: The root of the word "ashram" is "shrama" which means effort of striving in practices ("abhyasa") of meditation and contemplation. The ideal ashram is ones own home. We each practice in our own home, turning our home into our ideal ashram.
MEDITATION TIMES: Two of my personal meditation times are Noon and 6pm. If you want to feel a sense of meditation together, sit in your own home at this time. It may help with self-discipline.
ONLINE VIDEOS: Most days I post archived videos in the Abhyasa Ashram Satsang group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/AbhyasaAshramSatsang/) page on Facebook.
COURSES: We have several online courses, all of which are related to mediation. While they all work together, the Basic Meditation would be a good place to start if you are new to meditation. Click here for descriptions and enrollment (https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/-courses) in the courses.
Best wishes with your meditation practices.
Swami Jnaneshvara ("Swami J")
Sahaja Yoga Meditation - In person workshops
This is introductory meditation for people who wants to learn basics of meditation. It's a free event held every week and everyone is welcome to join.
We’re Back! Monday Games Night!
Games night is back! With our favorite local game store opening back up, Games night will come back starting Monday June 7th!
We are an lgbt+ games group that’s been going for nearly 3 years now! We welcome anyone in the lgbt+ community to come play board games every Monday with our fun and chaotic crew! If you’re brand new to board gaming and looking to make some friends or if you love playing 4 hour space operas and are looking to make some rivals, we’re the group for you!
We are an lgbt+ group that focuses on creating a safe lgbt+ community. Non-lgbt+ individuals are welcome when attending with an lgbt+ friend, family member, or partner.
Huzzah hobbies currently follows cdc guidelines, where customers who are vaccinated are allowed to not wear masks indoors. With their current hours on Mondays, they are open until 9pm; if they change hours and remain open later, games night will continue until close.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to message us here!
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Build Smarter — Grow Without Burnout | Career Pivot Lessons (Ashburn)
# ✨ Real Founder Lessons for Builders & Career Pivoters (Ashburn)
**Saturday, March 14 • 2–4 PM • Ashburn, VA**
What if growing your work didn’t have to come with constant exhaustion?
This entrepreneur-focused session is a behind-the-scenes conversation about how to build, pivot, and scale **without burning yourself out** — and without chasing work that drains your energy.
Whether you’re launching something new, navigating a career pivot, or rebuilding after a layoff, the principles are the same:
👉 protect your energy
👉 make smarter pivots
👉 build momentum that lasts
👉 apply AI practically to support smarter decisions and workflows
Over 12 years, I’ve launched **7 startups and side hustles** — alongside **21 years in corporate tech leadership**. The biggest lesson wasn’t scaling tactics…
It was learning when to pivot, how to sustain momentum, and how to align what energizes you with what serves your customers — an approach that generated **revenue** in my first full-time year without burnout.
A key part of that evolution has been learning how to integrate AI in grounded, practical ways — helping accelerate testing, decision-making, and workflow clarity without adding complexity.
During this session, I’ll share real founder insights — including a live screen walkthrough — showing how smart pivots happen and what separates intentional growth from reactive hustle.
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## What We’ll Explore
1. **How to recognize when to pivot — and when to stay the course**
2. **Building energy-first systems instead of burnout cycles**
3. **Founder decision-making under pressure**
4. **Designing work that supports long-term momentum**
5. **Why sustainable growth outperforms hustle culture**
6. **Using AI strategically to support pivots, experimentation, and smarter workflows**
This is not a lecture or pitch — it’s a grounded founder conversation for people who want to grow smarter and build work that lasts.
Expect practical thinking, humor, and takeaways you can use immediately.
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## Event Details
💵 $20 RSVP — includes coffee + snacks
📍 Ashburn, VA (exact address shared after RSVP)
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
👥 Max 15 attendees — intentionally small for meaningful conversation
Most attendees are professionals, founders, and growth-minded builders navigating reinvention, pivots, or startup ideas.
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## About the Space — Startup Garage Style
Hosted in my early-founder style startup garage — a **bright, spacious, comfortable Ashburn living room** designed for focused conversation and practical learning. These sessions are intentionally intimate — closer to a founder roundtable than a seminar.
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## Background — Corporate to Founder Journey
After **21 years in corporate tech leadership**, including senior director role, I transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship, building on years of startup and side-hustle experience.
If you’re exploring a career pivot or next chapter, you’ll find this conversation highly practical.
***
## 🔗 Builder Ecosystem & Resources
🌐 Website: [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co)
▶ YouTube (300K+ views): [https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness](https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness)
💼 LinkedIn (4K+ followers): [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/)
🤝 Meetup Community: [https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/](https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/)
📚 Amazon Author Page (2 Books published, more on the way): [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ)
Everything shared comes from lived founder experience — not theory.
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**Space is intentionally limited to ensure focused discussion, interactive learning, and practical takeaways you can use immediately.**
In Person Networking for business professionals! - LeTip of Frederick
Hello! We look forward to seeing you in Person at IHOP in Westview. We meet weekly for coffee/breakfast and discuss referrals and sending business locally. If you would like to come to hear more about us please reach out! You can also join virtually if you are unable to make it in person:
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The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club - REI Education & Networking event - Loudoun
Calling all Loudoun County and Northern VA Real Estate Investors, Agents and Professionals! Join the most unique real estate investor club, education, networking and mastermind event in the US! The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club is nationwide but was founded right here in your back yard!
**This is a 12 part education series with new topics every month. This event is session 3 of 12!**
**This event is free but has very limited seating and we are limited to the first 100 to RSVP! Join us and become a founding member of this amazing community!**
*(it is ok to attend even if you missed previous sessions. Each session has stand alone topics. You can also attend other near by locations to get caught up on sessions that you have missed.)*
**Very limited seating. In-person only.**
**Make sure to RSVP today to reserve your spot.**
**When: March 10, 2026 @ 5:45pm-9pm EST**
**Where: 20116 Ashbrook Place Suite 200 Ashburn, VA 20147**
The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club is NOT just a meet up. It’s the most unique Real Estate Investor Community of Mentors, Coaches & Masterminds. A community of growth oriented, abundance mindset, go-giver individuals with a BARE MINIMUM commitment to become financially free through real estate investing.
We focus on providing education and building networks to help every member solve their cash-flow freedom equation, so they can have the time-freedom needed to follow their passions, make a lasting impact and even change the world! The unique format of this event, which consists of high-level education, gamified networking, mastermind breakout sessions, case studies, group deal analysis, market deep dives, and peer-to-peer coaching facilitation makes this the most impactful local real estate investor group a real estate investor can be a part of.
The foundation of the group is built around the belief that everyone in the room has the potential to change the world… however most of us never have the time, energy or financial situation to even dare to dream big enough. Most of us have passions that will never be followed, amazing businesses or ideas that will never be pursued… unless we can solve the Cash-Flow Freedom Equation, which ultimately leads to Time-Freedom. Once that happens it is usually much easier for us to think bigger, dream bigger, be bigger.
· Learn more about the Cash-Flow Breakfast Club [HERE](https://cashflowbreakfastclub.com/)
· Get in the VIP List to be notified about the next event in your area [HERE](https://the.cashflowbreakfastclub.com/VIP)
· Learn more about Launching your own Cash-Flow Breakfast Club Location [HERE](https://cashflowbreakfastclub.com/launch-your-own-club/)
· Learn more about becoming an Affiliate-Sponsor at one of our club locations [HERE](https://cashflowbreakfastclub.com/affiliate-sponsors/)
· View photos and videos of some of our recent events [HERE](https://cashflowbreakfastclub.com/about-the-cash-flow-breakfast-club/)
· Looking to represent? Browse Cash-Flow Breakfast Club apparel and fly swag [HERE](https://cashflowbreakfastclub.com/shop/)
Canvas and cocktail
Join us for a Canvas & Cocktails experience—an evening of creativity, connection, and cocktails in a relaxed, stylish atmosphere. Unwind as you sip on handcrafted drinks, enjoy good music, and bring your artistic vision to life on canvas, no experience needed. Whether you’re coming with friends or meeting new faces, this event is all about self-expression, laughter, and making memories while creating something beautiful. Come paint, sip, and vibe with us for a night you won’t forget. 🎨🍸
Tel:240-733-5337
Email: sisterlovesociety@gmailil.com
Empowering Women to Refine Work–Life Balance from the Inside Out
Women are constantly giving, at work, at home, in relationships, and in service to their communities. But who supports the woman behind it all?
This session invites women to pause, reflect, and reset. We’ll explore how to move beyond burnout and into balance, not by doing more, but by being more intentional.
Together we will:
* Identify hidden stress patterns and energy drains
* Learn mindfulness practices to restore calm in real time
* Create a personalized “inner balance” plan
Join us to celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring your own well-being! Leave feeling clearer, lighter, and empowered to thrive, not just survive.
Sunday, March 15th, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Held at Brahma Kumaris Center, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA.
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Thursday night competitive indoor volleyball
This volleyball game is for BB/A or higher level players. Everyone will be on waitlist first and one day before the game I will move players in.
GRID Fix & Flip Bootcamp
**Launch Your Real Estate Investment Business & FLIP Your Income in 30 Days**
If you’ve been thinking about getting into real estate investing but haven’t taken action yet, this bootcamp is designed for you.
The GRID Fix & Flip Bootcamp is a 2-day, in-person intensive in Reston, VA, followed by 4 weeks of guided virtual accountability, built to help you move from interest to execution—without quitting your job or guessing your way forward.
Register now:
[www.gridflipbootcamp.com](http://www.gridflipbootcamp.com)
This is not a seminar or a motivational event.
It’s a hands-on experience focused on real decisions, real properties, and real next steps.
**What You’ll Learn & Do**
**Day 1 — Find & Fund**
* Define your ZONE and build a personal buy box
* Learn where real deals actually come from
* Understand how real estate deals are funded, including options that don’t require your own money
* Review real deal structures, numbers, and examples
**Day 2 — Fix & Profit (In the Field)**
* Walk active and completed renovation projects in the field
* Learn what actually adds value in a renovation—and what wastes money
* Evaluate rehab costs and scopes on site
* Make smarter flip vs hold decisions using real properties
You’ll also leave with a clear 90-day action plan and participate in 4 weeks of weekly virtual accountability sessions to help you follow through after the weekend.
**Who This Is For**
* People working a 9–5 who want to build wealth through real estate
* Professionals and entrepreneurs looking for an additional income stream
* New or early-stage investors who want a clear starting point
* Agents who want to move beyond transactions and into investing
**Meet Your Mentors**
This bootcamp is led by **Rob Chevez and Mark Beckett,** experienced real estate operators who have built, funded, and executed real deals in real markets.
**Rob Chevez**, Founder and CEO of GRID Capital Partners, has led and participated in over **$2B in real estate transactions** and built a national investor ecosystem focused on turning earned income into long-term wealth. He brings a systems-first, execution-driven approach to launching and scaling investment businesses.
**Mark Beckett** brings **25+ years of hands-on experience** across real estate development, investing, and construction. His background spans acquisitions, land development, and renovations throughout the Mid-Atlantic, with deep expertise in what actually works—and what doesn’t—on site.
Together, Rob and Mark teach from active experience, not theory—so what you learn is grounded in real decisions, real numbers, and real execution.
**The GRID Guarantee**
If you buy, sell, or invest in a deal with us within 12 months, your full tuition is credited back.
Register now:
www.gridflipbootcamp.com
**🎟 Bonus:** Bring a spouse or team member at no additional cost ($5,000 value)
**👥 Seats are limited** to keep the experience hands-on and interactive
No prior experience required.
No need to quit your job.
Just a willingness to take action.
If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start building real momentum in real estate, this bootcamp is built for you.
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The Evening Art Society
Join us for a Friday evening of creative practice\* and cozy conversation!
Please visit the group page for details on event structure and what to expect: https://www.meetup.com/the-evening-art-society/?eventOrigin=your_groups
Guests are welcome, though we request that you please let us know how many to account for. We don't want to run out of snacks! Kids are also welcome, with the understanding that this is a shared space intended to be comfortable for all and conducive to creative work.
Reach out if you have any questions. We can't wait to see you!
\*Because we ultimately just want to provide a safe, warm space for our community to enjoy on a weekly basis, our definition of this is pretty broad. Want to curl up with a good book? Working on the next great American novel? Looking for a café-like hum as the backing track to doing your taxes? You're also welcome here!
Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: The Secrets of Runes
[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“The Secrets of Runes,”** on the origins, development, and interpretation of the runic script, with Lilla Kopár, runologist and a professor of medieval literature and culture at Catholic University.
[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-rune-secrets](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-rune-secrets) .]
The fame of runes outshines that of any other ancient script. They can be found not just on Viking Age rune stones, but on Bilbo’s door and as the Bluetooth logo on your cell phone. Runic script is commonly associated with magic, used by modern practitioners of neopaganism, and in recent decades has captured the imagination of filmmakers and video game designers.
Yet most of us know little about the historical origins of runes and have no clue how to read or use them.
Come to Crooked Run Fermentation in Sterling, Va., to get schooled on runic script with the help of Lilla Kopár, a veteran scholar of runes who has earned a following among Profs and Pints fans by giving fantastic talks on medieval monsters and Norse mythology. As someone who has carried out extensive field research on runes, published several articles on runic objects, and even appeared on the History Channel commenting on runes in America, she’s exceptionally qualified to introduce you to runology and the fascinating things that runes tell us.
Dr Kopár will discuss the development of runic script from its humble origins on the borders of the Roman Empire in the first or second century CE, through its popularity in the Viking world, to its use and misuse in modern times. She’ll discuss how runes are a set of related alphabets that underwent changes over time and she’ll describe what inspired changes in this writing system and where and how runes were used in the medieval period.
Her richly illustrated talk will highlight some of the most intriguing objects with runic inscriptions, from humble bone fragments to impressive rune stones, and offer insight into the scholarly methods of deciphering and interpreting runic inscriptions. We’ll also look at the function of the runic script from simple practical notes and memorial inscriptions to cipher-runes and magic.
The most fun might be the in-class assignment, which will involve reading a few runic inscriptions and writing your name and other words in runes. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.)
Image: Part of Codex runicus, a rune manuscript written on animal skin and dating to about 1300 (University of Copenhagen / Wikimedia Commons).
The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by Philip Fracassi
Slashers are always in season, so this March, we're reading The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by Philip Fracassi.
From Amazon: "Rose DuBois is not your average final girl.
Rose is in her late 70s, living out her golden years at the Autumn Springs Retirement Home.
When one of her friends dies alone in her apartment, Rose isn’t too concerned. Accidents happen, especially at this age!
Then another resident drops dead. And another. With bodies stacking up, Rose can’t help but wonder: are these accidents? Old age? Or something far more sinister?
Together with her best friend Miller, Rose begins to investigate. The further she digs, the more convinced she becomes: there’s a killer on the loose at Autumn Springs, and if she isn’t careful, Rose may be their next victim."
Note: This location isn't wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if that's an issue - we want everyone to join us.
In Person Networking for business professionals! - LeTip of Frederick
Hello! We look forward to seeing you in Person at IHOP in Westview. We meet weekly for coffee/breakfast and discuss referrals and sending business locally. If you would like to come to hear more about us please reach out! You can also join virtually if you are unable to make it in person:
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Paws, Pines and Pints
Join the [Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy](https://www.loudounwildlife.org/) and [A Fighting Chance Foundation](https://www.afightingchancefoundation.org/about) for a special fundraising event at Lost Rhino Brewing in Ashburn VA on Friday, March 13th. Come out to enjoy a fun Friday night of music, friendship, and great food and drinks, all for two great causes!
**Special musical guests** – The Outpatients (Northern VA band well known for their Americana musical mayhem).
**Tickets: $10** at the door, with all proceeds benefiting Loudoun Wildlife and A Fighting Chance.
Lost Rhino is also graciously donating **10%** of all sales to both organizations.
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is a volunteer-powered nonprofit working to protect, preserve, and restore wildlife habitat while shaping a Loudoun where people and wildlife thrive together. Learn more at: [https://www.loudounwildlife.org](https://www.loudounwildlife.org/)
A Fighting Chance is ensures that all pets are given the best chance possible to recover from a life-threatening medical condition or accident regardless of the financial circumstances of their caregivers. Learn more at: [https://www.afightingchancefoundation.org/about](https://www.afightingchancefoundation.org/about)






















