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MIDDLE BRIGHTON BEACH
**Sunday Walk**
**Middle Brighton Beach – Bayside foreshore**
This next Sunday Walk will head back to the bayside foreshore. This walk takes us to the ever-popular Middle Brighton Beach, with its famous bathing boxes.
We'll finish with coffee at the **Royal Brighton Yacht Club** \- on the deck overlooking the marina and the bay\.
Come and join us. It'll be a great way to spend your Sunday morning.
**Start:** Bay St, Brighton. Assemble at the beach end of Bay St.
**Parking:** Park along Bay Street or in St Ninnians Road, off Bay St, just back from the beach. Parking is FREE.
**The Walk**: The walk is along the Bayside Trail past the Brighton Baths and onto the picturesque bathing boxes, and then return the same way.
**Total distance**: 5.0 km.
**Time:** Allow 2.5 hours, including coffee.
**Difficulty:** Easy, although we are walking on beach sand for a short distance.
**Toilets:** At several places along the way.
**Coffee:** At the cafe in **Royal Brighton Yacht Club**. We can have brunch there too if we wish.
Pizza networking night
Join us for a pizza networking night at Pino Pinelli’s - known for their wood fired pizzas.
This will be an inclusive, low key night full of community, and an amazing opportunity to meet new friends.
At its core, Girls Who Boss is built on a simple and well-supported idea:
*When women have access to strong, intentional support networks, they are better positioned to thrive - professionally, creatively, and personally.*
Networks influence far more than career progression. They shape how women access information, perspective, opportunity, and confidence across many areas of life.
These connections often become places where we test ideas, refine values, learn from one another’s decisions, and make sense of complex seasons - whether you’re creating a business, chasing your career dreams, or working on personal development, this is the space for you.
We can’t wait to see you there.
Drop In Meditation - Sunday Evenings in Carlton North
Sunday Evening Meditation 5.30 to 6.30pm
Join us in our cosy centre in Carlton North. Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner you are welcome at these relaxed and informal sessions. Simple instructions are provided and you can sit in a chair or on a cushion.
Masks optional but not mandated.
Bring your own sealed drink bottle.
$10 for workers or $5 for concession.
Find out about our activities.
Incense and other dharma books and items for sale
803 Nicholson Street, Carlton North.
Website: https://melbourne.rigpa.org.au/
Volleyball Training and Games - Intermediate - B Level (SNHC)
Welcome to Melbourne Volleyball Academy! 🤗
**[[WHAT]]**
This session will be broken into 2 halves, 1st half is training and the 2nd half is games. Please arrive on time as we will start exactly at 5:30 PM.
Our intention is to have this training be the 'next step' after our beginner-level training at North Melbourne Community Centre.
We will be focusing on learning what specific roles on the court entail, improving 'volleyball IQ', breaking bad habits, and building better techniques.
**[[WHERE]]**
The session will be held as State Netball Hockey centre.
Please enter via the main entrance (the entrance with the larger parking lot), we will be on Court 3 & 4, please ask the person at the front desk if you need directions.
**[[WHO]]**
The training is intended for social volleyball players at the intermediate level or 'B' level (for more details on volleyball levels, please visit our site here: https://melbournevolleyballacademy.com.au/skill-levels-explained).
Players are expected to:
* pass freeballs and serve receive consistently
* have some knowledge of 5-1 (1 setter all around) or 6-2 (back row setter only) systems
* help others and have good sportsmanship
If you are a high intermediate (BB) or advanced player (A) you are more than welcome to join but you may find our open play sessions for BB/A level players more suitable.
For players that are at the beginner level, we suggest attending our training on Fridays at North Melbourne Community Centre 6-9PM as beginners may find the drills and level of play too difficult.
Players will be asked to attend a different session if their play is deemed unsafe or if they are not of the appropriate skill level.
**[[HOW MUCH]]**
$21 card payment will be collected on the day via square (EFTPOS) payment.
**[[WHEN]]**
The stadium is booked for 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. However, feel free to come early and stretch as the stadium is open earlier.
**Last-minute dropouts and no-shows will have a zero-tolerance policy going forward.**
All players are expected to **update their RSVP at least 24 hours** in advance if they are unable to attend. This applies to players on the going list and the waitlist.
**[[THINGS TO BRING]]**
We ask that you bring:
* Water bottle
* Appropriate footwear for indoor court shoes - netball shoes, volleyball shoes, or basketball shoes would be suitable.
* Wear contacts or sports glasses if possible.
**[[OTHER DETAILS]]**
Only those on the “going” list are permitted to play. If you are on the waitlist, or not registered at all, you will not be permitted to play.
Turkish Lamp Workshop
**\*\*\*This is a pre-booking event. Please visit [artmasterclass.com.au](https://www.artmasterclass.com.au/) choose your lamp, use the MEETAMC10 coupon code, and make a reservation.\*\*\***
Join us for a hands-on workshop where families can learn the art of creating beautiful Turkish lamps together. This unique and engaging class will guide parents and kids through crafting intricate and colorful lamps.
No prior experience is required, as our expert instructors will provide step-by-step instructions on design, assembly, and decorating techniques. This workshop is perfect for families and friends to bond, unleash their creativity, and take home a stunning handmade craft that can brighten any room.
Come discover Turkish lamp-making's magic with your little ones in a fun and supportive environment. In this 2.5-hour workshop, you'll lose track of time and end up with a beautiful lamp to take home!
Human Rights Events This Week
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CONTRA DANCE IN MELBOURNE
* Have fun and meet friendly people at our regular contra dances!
Every second Saturday evening (except March, June, Nov) and fourth Sunday evening (except Dec) of each month in 2026, often with live music. Contra dance has some similarities to bush dance and square dance. It is very popular in the USA, Canada and London. The dances consist of interesting patterns, walked to upbeat music. For a good description, look at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contra_dance. A good example can be viewed at [http //dancevideos.childgrove.org/contra/contra-modern/163](http://dancevideos.childgrove.org/contra/contra-modern/163-heartbeat-contra)
* All dances are called. Singles and couples are all very welcome. The cost is $12 ($6 for students). If no live music, then the cost is $8 ($4 for students). Cash or PayID is preferred.
* No experience needed. If first time, please attend for free instruction before the dance from 7.15 – 7.45 pm.
* **Uniting Church Hall, 72 Highfield Rd, Canterbury**
* You might also like to eat beforehand at Bao & Bun Vietnamese restaurant 770 Riversdale Rd at about 6 pm. Just roll up.
Alive - Empowerment • Movement • Breath
**🎟️ SPECIAL MEETUP DISCOUNT**
**[www.eventbrite.com/e/1980844853279/?discount=MeetUp](www.eventbrite.com/e/1980844853279/?discount=MeetUp)**
**ALIVE** is a series of wellness events combining **empowerment practices, free-form movement, and guided breathwork.**
This journey blends **EMPOWERMENT • MOVEMENT • BREATH** into a powerful container that awakens the body, sharpens the mind, and nourishes the heart.
Its purpose is to help individuals reconnect with their inner vitality and feel more present, energised, and *alive*.
Each edition includes:
• Complimentary cacao
• Mindfulness & gentle meditation
• Ecstatic dance & free-form movement
• Breathwork & guided integration
• Community sharing circle
Through movement, breath, and conscious connection, participants are invited to return to the present moment, reconnect with their voice, and embody their personal truth with clarity and confidence.
**ALIVE** has been created to offer practical tools for emotional wellbeing, self-expression, nervous system regulation, and personal empowerment — in an accessible, community-focused format.
💫 **Come as you are. Leave feeling renewed.** 💫
Early booking recommended, limited spots.
🎟️ **[www.eventbrite.com/e/1980844853279/?discount=MeetUp](www.eventbrite.com/e/1980844853279/?discount=MeetUp)**
Refreshing ~1-Hour Morning Walk Around "The Tan"
**🌅 Refresh & Connect: 1-Hour Morning Walk around The Tan – Every Weekday!**
Start your day the refreshing way with a gentle, energising group walk in the heart of Melbourne!
**🕖 Schedule**
* **Meet**: Aim for 6:50 AM at the steps/entrance area of **Federation Square** (look for the group near the main steps or a small sign – easy to spot in the early light).
* **Depart**: 7:05 AM sharp – we leave on time to keep things smooth!
* **Route**: A relaxed loop around **The Tan** (the iconic 3.8 km gravel track circling the Royal Botanic Gardens and Kings Domain).
* **Pace**: Easy and conversational – perfect for walking, not racing. We're there to enjoy the fresh air, not set records.
* **Vibe**: Friendly banter welcome! Chat, laugh, share stories, or just enjoy the peaceful surroundings in companionable silence. We're mindful of the beautiful parklands – leave no trace, respect other path users, and soak up the calm of nature right in the city.
* **Finish**: Back at Federation Square around 8:00 AM (about 55 minutes of walking + buffer for a relaxed pace).
* **Optional extra**: Grab a well-earned coffee or breakfast at **Clocks** (or nearby spots) to keep the conversation going if you like.
This is a no-pressure, inclusive group for anyone who wants to:
* Kickstart their weekday with movement and fresh air
* Meet friendly locals in a low-key setting
* Enjoy Melbourne's stunning parklands in the beautiful morning light
All fitness levels welcome – walkers of every speed are encouraged (just be ready to move at 7:05 AM!). Bring water, comfortable shoes, and a positive attitude. Dress for the weather – mornings can be crisp!
See you on the steps – let's make mornings brighter together! 🚶♂️🚶♀️🌳
**Recurring**: Every Monday–Friday
**Duration**: \~1 hour
**Location**: Federation Square, Melbourne CBD
Jewellers Bench Hire in Fitzroy
Jewellers can hire a desk in our workshop to make or finish off their own pieces.
This workshop is self run, you need to attend a health and safety induction before working daily unattended.
Basic jewellery making tools are provided and some consumables such as flux, borax, tumbling polish, lathe polish and some drill bits.
Aprons and safety glasses are provided, tie up loose hair, wear enclosed shoes.
Please email claw.creative.studios@gmail.com for any questions or inquiries.
Clara Carija, Director CLAW CREATIVE.
Free Trial Class Sole Latino
SOLE LATINO
A brand new salsa dance studio in Prahran, Melbourne 🇦🇺✨
Whether you’re stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or ready to level up, we’ve got structured classes to guide you every step of the way.
📅 Salsa classes every Tuesday & Sunday
🕺 Partnerwork & Shines
🔥 From absolute beginner to intermediate
📍 HD Entertainment
Level 2
34 King Street, Prahran 3181
SOLE LATINO
A brand new salsa dance studio in Prahran, Melbourne 🇦🇺✨
Whether you’re stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or ready to level up, we’ve got structured classes to guide you every step of the way.
📅 Salsa classes every Tuesday & Sunday
🕺 Partnerwork & Shines
🔥 From absolute beginner to intermediate
📍 HD Entertainment
Level 2, 34 King Street
Prahran 3181
Enter from Mount Street
Our Sunday Class:
SALSA PARTNERWORK
🕕 6PM – 7PM
🔹 SALSA ESSENTIALS (Absolute Beginner Level)
Absolute beginners welcome — no experience needed. First Time dancing, this class is recommended to be taken for at least 2 months.
🔹 SALSA FOUNDATIONS (Beginner Level)
Build strong partner work, turns & transitions. This class is recommended to be taken for at least 2 months.
🕖 7PM – 8PM
🔹 SALSA RHYTHM & POLARITY (Intermediate Level)
✔️ Musicality
✔️ Longer combos
✔️ Better connection
For dancers ready to sharpen technique and flow ✨
Price:
** Casual : $20 (any Class)
** Starter Pack 7 Classes $105 (Only Salsa Essential/Absolute Beginner)
** 7 Classes Pass $125 (Only Tue& Sun Classes)
** 14 Classes Pass $220 (Tue - Fri - Sun - Social + Free Member)
More info :
solelatinosalsa@gmail.com
+61 431 346 212
0477778612
$10 SUNDAY Casual Futsal game 6v6 All Skill Levels Welcome Everyone's Invited!
## ⚽ Welcome to Street Football Culture
**Instagram:** [@streetfootballculture](https://instagram.com/streetfootballculture)
**Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/share/19Vw4Xzbi5/?mibextid=wwXIfr
We’re a passionate community of street football Culture lovers who come together regularly to play, connect and celebrate the beautiful games.Our games are friendly, inclusive, and full of energy open to anyone, regardless of age, background, or skill level.
⏰ **Kickoff: 7:00 PM sharp**
Please arrive **10 minutes early** to warm up and help with team setup.
⏳ **Game Duration:**
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🕹️ **Game Format**
* Maximum **4 teams**
* **First to 2 goals wins** and stays on
* Teams winning **3 games in a row** must rotate out to give others a chance
* Teams that **concede 2 goals** are out (even if under 2 minutes)
* Games capped at **7 minutes** if score is 1–0 or a draw
* If still tied after 7 minutes → **Penalty shootout**
* If final score is **2–1**, game ends immediately
* **Goalkeeper Rotation:**
Every player rotates into goal **after a goal is conceded.**
***
## 👟 What to Bring & Wear
* **Footwear:** Futsal shoes or runners only (artificial turf surface)
* **Hydration:** Water fountains available near the courts
* **Toilets:** Public restrooms close by courts ( 5 mins walk)
* **Valuables:** You are responsible for your own personal items
***
## 📢 Important Notes
* Participation is **at your own risk** — no player insurance or on-site medical support provided.
* **Respect the game and each other.**
* Show good sportsmanship, support everyone’s effort, and **celebrate the winning team.**
***
## 📲 How to Book Your Spot
https://forms.gle/f7W9kx1aQvJxDQzT8
📩 **Message us now to book your Place.**
**WhatsApp:** [https://whatsapp.com/](https://whatsapp.com/)
**Instagram:** [@streetfootballculture](https://instagram.com/streetfootballculture)
**Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/share/19Vw4Xzbi5/?mibextid=wwXIfr
💰 **Fee:** $10 per player
**Payment Methods:**
* PayID
* Bank Transfer
* **After payment, please take a screenshot and Either: Send it to us Via Message, or show it to us at the court.**
**💰 Refund Policy**
* **Full refunds are only offered if the event is cancelled (e.g. due to poor weather).**
* **If you need to cancel, please give us at least 4 hours’ notice.**
* ***🔥 Let’s Play!***
We can’t wait to see you on the pitch, Courts for another awesome Sunday of street-style futsal.
Let’s bring the **energy**, the **passion**, and above all — the **heart**.
**See you out there!**
#StreetFootballCulture
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ASH UU Topic: TBD
ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio
TBD
Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!
COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process.
Fast track
• Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell).
• Show up and try it out.
• Complete application, etc. later.
Normal process
• Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/).
• Attend orientation in advance.
• At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility.
• Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM.
• Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895).
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014.
Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.
Humanist Program
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
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The formal presentation will start at noon
CMG Gives Back - March: Serve Brunch at FAITH MISSION GRANT KITCHEN!
Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! For this event, we’ll help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents, wash dishes and clean surfaces at Fath Mission – Grant Kitchen. We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event:
FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. Our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces.
PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:15am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1, indicated in the attached map. On-site and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details:
\* LSS Volunteer Guidelines: Uploaded to photos.
\* Parking Map Info: Uploaded to photos.
\* LSS Faith Mission Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp46_6ay6iA
\* Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/faith-mission-grant-kitchen-2025
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With very few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve.
THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others! Benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering provides a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need.
PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Free In-Person Meeting: Healing from Trauma and Past Betrayals
This is a free, in person meeting.
Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
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: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
• How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes.
• Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
• Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
• Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
• Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
• What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others?
• How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
• Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
• How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
• How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Creativity Circle: Protest Sign Making
**In March we will be making protest signs form carboard, paper, thick markers, and more! All supplies are provided, seats are limited! Come As you are, when you can; hope to see you there!**




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