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BRUNSWICK FREE SALSA, CUBAN SALSA, RUEDA & BACHATA CLASSES - EVERY WEDNESDAY
**2026 BRUNSWICK FREE SALSA CLASS,**
**CUBAN SALSA & RUEDA DE CASINO CLASSES**
**\- NOW OPEN \-**
with **BACHATA** included in a
**shared MONTHLY program**
**EVERY WEDNESDAY**
at:
**BRUNSWICK UNITING CHURCH HALL**
214 Sydney Rd,
Brunswick
**\* Church Hall entrance is on Merri Street,**
Walk up the car driveway on the left side of the church,
Enter through the metal fence gate
The Hall is directly ahead
**EVERY WEDNESDAY**
**6.30PM - LEARN SALSA for FREE!**
**INTRODUCTION TO SALSA CLASS**
\- This session is a full class & have been opened to the community\,
to give anyone interested in learning Salsa to come try for **FREE**!
\* This is a complete class.
\- Learn the Salsa basics for free with no pressure to stay on to do the pay lesson\.
\- Once you have learnt the main basics\, we partner you up and show both ladies and men how to dance their steps together\, with the men how to lead and the ladies how to follow\.
\- By the end of the 6\.30PM Free Salsa Session\, you will already be
able to Salsa!
**This Free Salsa class is open to anyone wishing to give Salsa a try!**
***with:***
\* Easy to follow, step by step breakdown of the main basics
\* Learn at your own pace
\* Come as often as you like to make your Salsa basics strong
\* No pressure to stay on to do any of the pay lessons
\* No partner or dance experience required!
\* All welcome - bring your friends & enjoy a fun night of learning
to Salsa!
**AFTER THE FREE CLASS?**
If you enjoyed the Free class & wish to take your dancing to the next level, the free class is followed by the main
Cuban Salsa Beginner class (Beginner to improver level).
**2026 BRUNSWICK**
**WEDNESDAY PROGRAM:**
**\* 6.30PM - INTRODUCTION TO SALSA BASICS (Free Session)**
\- GET STARTED WITH LEARNING THE SALSA BASICS\!
\* This is a complete class
\* Easy to follow, step by step breakdown of the main basics
\- This session prepares you for the main Cuban Salsa Beginner
lesson that follows after.
**\- INTERVAL** - **REGISTRATION** with **Dance Practice**
**\*\* 7.30PM - 8.30PM**
**BEGINNER CUBAN SALSA (Main Class)**
*Cuban Salsa (Beginner to Improver Level)*
\- ALL students joining this part of the Beginner class are
expected to know their Salsa basic steps
**Total Beginner Class with free class: 1 hour & 30 Minutes)**
followed by the
**NEW SHARED MONTHLY PROGRAM:**
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**\*\* CUBAN SALSA NIGHTS ONLY \*\***
**HELD every 1ST & 3RD WEEK of every MONTH**
**\- ON 5 WEEK MONTHS – this is on the 1ST\, 3RD & 4TH weeks**
(\* No Bachata on these days)
**8.30PM - 10.00PM**
**CUBAN SALSA INTERMEDIATE**
(Cuban Salsa & Rueda De Casino)
\- Ideal for students who are confident with their Beginner
steps and turns. This level will extend your
Salsa dancing to the next level.
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**\*\*\* BACHATA & CUBAN SALSA NIGHTS \*\*\***
**\- Held** on the **2ND** & **LAST WEEK** of every **MONTH**
**8.30PM – 9.30PM**
**BACHATA**
*(Beginner to Improver)*
followed by
**9.30PM – 10.30PM**
**INTERMEDIATE**
**CUBAN SALSA & RUEDA DE CASINO**
(\* Normal 1 HOUR CLASS)
\- Ideal for students who are confident with
their Beginner steps and turns. This level will
extend your dancing to the next level.
**CLASS COST:**
**CASUAL/DROP-IN ATTENDANCE:**
**\*\* CUBAN SALSA ONLY NIGHTS\*\***
– Intermediate Salsa (1.5hrs) - $25/class
\* Beginner Salsa Class – $20
**\* DO BOTH** Beginner Salsa Class
& Intermediate Cuban Salsa (1.5hr) Class – Only $35
**\*\* BACHATA & CUBAN SALSA NIGHTS\*\***
\- On 2nd & last Week of every month
ANY MAIN 1 HR CLASS – $20
**\* DO ANY 2 MAIN CLASSES** – Only $30
**\* DO ALL 3 MAIN CLASSES** on the night – $35
(Beginner Salsa, Bachata & Intermediate Salsa)
**PAYMENT OPTIONS:**
\* **CASH** recommended to avoid Eftpos sees
\* **EFTPOS** \- Visa or Mastercard accepted
– Please note – there is a 1.9% surcharge when using Visa or MC
credit cards
\* Please note: We do not accept Diners & American Express cards
**CLOTHING & SHOES:**
Comfortable casual clothing.
Best shoes are low or flat smooth sole shoes
when starting, like leather sole shoes.
Avoid sandals, open toe shoes.
Avoid high heels when starting to avoid injury
Avoid track shoes or runners as these grip the floor
and can interfere with your stepping and turns
**MEDICAL:**
Anyone with breathing problems, heart conditions, knee, back or shoulder injuries and who are taking prescribed medication, please consult with your doctor first before joining any classes.
**COVID PROTOCOLS:**
\* If you have flu like symptoms or feeling unwell, please do not any attend any classes
\* If you are a first contact, as a precaution, pls do not attend any
classes until after 7 days of negative tests
\* Sanitise hands frequently
*We look forward to having you join us!*
Squishface Monthly Drawing Night APRIL @ SQUISHFACE
LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH so
**IT'S DRAWING NIGHT AT SQUISHFACE**
Join us at Squishface's studio space in South Melbourne: Studio Hall, on the grounds of St Kilda South Port Uniting Church on Dorcas St. There are FOUR TRAMS you can catch from the city. **58, 96, 12** or the **1!** It is even walkable from the city.
Bring your sketch books, bring your pens, bring a friend. It's not a class - it's a drawing hang out. All skill levels welcome. Always lots of regulars, always newies. Be socially awkward, be confident as heck. This is informal, it's just a free drawing session.
Go ahead and bring snacks. But no nuts please!
Our venue is wheelchair accessible, as are the very toilets.
Minors are welcome but will need an accompanying adult.
Contact us on 0422509144 if any issues or you get lost.
Please follow us both on instagram, for comic and zine related news and events. 👉 [Squishface Studio](http://www.instagram.com/Squishfacestudio)
Here's an [instagram video](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4J5GiOPLxc/) showing where Studio Hall is. You simply enter from the street, walk up toward the big bluestone church, then go left to the car park and you will find Studio Hall!
Wednesday Night Chill Run
Let's have fun while watching the night view with our friends!
🏃♂️Training menu🏃♂️
Every Wednesday 6:00p.m~
Fed Square Assembly
【https://maps.app.goo.gl/zmPQ6U533pUDcNSA9?g_st=ic】
If you have luggage, please consider using the lockers at the station.
💥40~60 min Jog+Walk
Pace: Easy pace, suitable for beginners. If you got tired, let's walk together.
【schedule】
6:00 p.m Gathering
6:10 p.m Start
7:00 p.m End of training
Challengers we are waiting for you 😊
Coffee & Conversion: Untangling the Mess
First event - Just firing up...
After work meet-up at *Brunetti Oro Flinders Lane.*
A chance to **discuss your 2026 sticking points and chime in with your own expertise** to help out other members.
Whether it’s a landing page that won't convert, feeling defeated by the hamster-wheel-like crusade for attracting clients or just the grind of agency life—bring your mess and let’s untangle it over a coffee.
💃 Wednesday 6 PM | Free Salsa Class for Beginners — Melbourne CBD! 🕺
Spice up your Wednesday night with a **FREE Salsa class** at **600 Little Collins St, Melbourne**!
No experience or partner needed — just show up, and we’ll teach you everything from the first step to your first spin.
You’ll laugh, move, and meet a great mix of new people who are all starting just like you.
✨ **Here’s what you’ll get:**
* Step-by-step basics that anyone can learn
* Fun, relaxed environment with great music
* Meet new friends and feel amazing doing it!
📍 **Location:** The Salsa Foundation — 600 Little Collins St, Melbourne
🕕 **Time:** Wednesday 6 PM (arrive 5–10 mins early to check in)
🎟️ **Cost:** FREE — bookings are essential (spots fill fast!)
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Maribyrnong River Bank Clean Up
Join us for a relaxed morning of community connection, light activity, and caring for the Maribyrnong River.
**What to Expect:**
We will walk along the riverbank and surrounds collecting litter, enjoying fresh air, gentle exercise, and friendly conversation. After the clean-up, we will head to Myrtle Café together for a coffee and chat. This is an optional part of the event, and all are welcome to join.
**What to Bring:**
* Drinking water
* Sunscreen
* Closed shoes
* Gloves (optional – we also provide gloves if needed)
We will supply rubbish bags, and have gloves, extra sunscreen, and hand sanitiser available.
**Meeting Point:**
We meet at Footscray Wharf, near Waterside Metal Art in Footscray. This location offers shelter and free parking on nearby streets.
**Important Information:**
Please check the exact meeting point before attending. If you need help finding us on the day, call 0418 184 457 or 0415 635 063.
Our clean-ups take place once a month and continue in all weather, unless conditions are extreme. Please check the event page on the morning of the clean-up for any last-minute updates.
Saturday Albert Park City 🌆 Kayaking 🚣🏻& Friends
### **🚣♂️ Saturday Kayaking at Albert Park Lake! 🌅**
Get ready for a **kayaking adventure** right in the heart of the city at the **Sunset & Golden Hour!** 🚣♀️✨ Join us this **Saturday** for a fun-filled paddle session, complete with **good vibes, great company, music, and a stunning sunset** over the water. 🌇🎶
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### **🎟️ Package Includes – Only $39 PP!**
✅ **Kayaks & gears** 🚣♂️
✅ **Soft drinks & snacks** 🥤🍏
✅ **Hot tea & coffee** 🍵☕
✅ **Music & a relaxed social atmosphere** 🎶
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### **📍 Meeting Point & Details:**
📅 **Day:** Saturday
📍 **Location:** Albert Park Lake
💲 **Price:** $39 per person
🌊 **Kayaks available – Let’s make some waves!** 🌊
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### **💳 How to Book:**
📩 **RSVP with a $39 transfer** to secure your spot!
**Please note:** An RSVP alone does not secure your spot — only a transfer confirms your place on the trip. Thanks for understanding!
🔹 **PayID:** 0414 661 458
🔹 **Bank Transfer:**
**NAME:** KARAPETIAN G
**BSB:** 013233
**ACCOUNT:** 226325836
**Ref:** Alb
🌟 **Limited spots available—RSVP now!**
S*pots are only confirmed once payment is received !!!*
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Credited or refunded only if the event is canceled/moved. Non-refundable in any other cases
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### **🛶 What to Bring:**
✔️ Waterproof/water-repellent clothing 🌊
✔️ Or spare clothes & shoes (just in case!) 👕👟
✔️ A positive mindset & excitement for an awesome time! 😃
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### **📢 Important!**
📺 **Before attending, please watch these short videos on kayaking safety & techniques:**
https://youtu.be/TAEkR13ChPs
https://youtu.be/Calmsh4zI5U
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### **📲 Have Questions?**
Feel free to **DM or call me** ! 📞💬
📌 **Follow & Stay Updated:**
🌍 **Facebook Group:**
https://www.facebook.com/groups/812911556223655/?ref=share
📸 **Instagram:** @nogeography.hike.kayak
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🚣♂️💙 **Get ready for an unforgettable kayaking experience – see you on the water!** 🌊✨
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**LIABILITY WAIVER**
The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. By joining this event you agree to these terms.
## **COVID-19 Safety Measures**
* The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event.
* Please do not attend if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, or sore throat.
* If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone who has, we kindly ask that you refrain from attending.
* Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our community safe!
🎼HARMONY BRIDGE : Concert I: Ukrainian Voices & Baltic Echoes
✨ I invite you to a special evening born from silence, harmony, and love for music -
🎶 **Music needs no translation — it speaks in the voice of the heart, even when the world falls silent.**
In times like these, it feels more important than ever to keep listening — and to truly hear.
There is music that sounds beautiful.
And there is music that has lived through history.
A few things to know before concert [Harmony Bridge: Ukraine–Australia. With Ukraine in the Heart](https://www.facebook.com/events/2444840435976414/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaiWrl7AdRwZQkjTd5wGfL8ETUtwOtQ-Vs6ndJuTGBF4OQKRYH77tMtTDzcyw3EHXVl4xMPwNZojzfo46Yup3h-uXx0EwfWoNgd7GbYPjS4yrECQtadB0kiBCI2bKc_9g231u4mbqYqrPbl4OR00vgWc_ZCZbDtBlaGjIlM3h32MeJNHU9PZBEblMXgfOq-nfSlsitlkxwwV_qAnY62q43f&__tn__=-UK-R):
A string quartet is a form where nothing can be hidden — every sound is exposed, every emotion is real. That is why composers entrusted it with their most personal thoughts.
Ukrainian chamber music was often created in difficult times — becoming a way to preserve what could not be spoken aloud.
Some of the melodies you will hear were written over a century ago, yet they still resonate as if they were created today.
A quartet is always a conversation. Between instruments. Between composer and listener. Between past and present.
On 3 May, this conversation will come to life.
* **🗓 Sunday, 3 May 2026 – 3:00 PM**
**⏰ Doors open 2:00 PM**
**📍 Ukrainian House, 3–11 Russell Street, Essendon VIC 3040**
* 🎟️ **Tickets:** [https://www.trybooking.com/DKDFH](https://www.trybooking.com/DKDFH?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExODEzeTdTWlV4bUV4dzRzdHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR71eSdmD05pJ_PtDBCBCw1OTw2dzJJfSzLjIxC2q84asDiDVz-nklmP5Kx6bA_aem_3ipqV8ZEvf1tktRE_kI40Q)
* or cash at the doors
**TICKETS**
$35 – GENERAL ADMISSION
$45 – CONCESSION
STUDENT \| PENSIONER \| UNEMPLOYED
All proceeds will support **Harmony Bridge: Ukraine–Australia**, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to preserving and promoting Ukrainian music and arts in Australia.
🌿 Music that stays with you long after the final note.
🌿Serene NOOJEE: Day trip: Hike + Picnic, Meditation, Lookout, Sculptures
* 🌏 **MELBOURNE → NOOJEE** 🏙️
* 📅 SUN **3 MAY, DAY TRIP ☀️**
* ✨ Travel far enough to feel both adventure and calm. ✨
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Escape the city and join us for a beautifully balanced day in nature — where everything is taken care of, and all you need to do is arrive, breathe, and enjoy.
From the moment we leave Melbourne, the rhythm begins to slow. The road opens into rolling Gippsland hills, forests deepen, and the air shifts — fresher, softer, calmer.
In **Noojee**, we ease into a **gentle, scenic hike** through tall trees and peaceful trails, moving at a comfortable pace with space to connect, unwind, and simply be present.
After the walk, we gather for a **relaxed picnic with a fresh fruit platter, snacks, and drinks — all included**. A moment to share, recharge, and enjoy nature together.
The afternoon flows into a **quiet riverside experience** — a short walk through town brings us to the water, where we pause for a **guided meditation and grounding session**, surrounded by stillness.
We continue with a scenic drive through the countryside, stopping at a **beautiful lookout** for views across the rolling hills, before finishing the day with a visit to a **local sculpture gallery** — adding a creative and cultural touch.
No planning. No stress. Just a smooth, meaningful day of nature, movement, and connection.
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## 🎒 **All-Inclusive Experience — $99**
✅ Comfortable **Mercedes minivan transport** 🚐
✅ Guided **10 km scenic hike** + gear support 🥾
✅ Meditation & grounding session 🌿
✅ Fresh **fruit platter picnic** 🍉
✅ Unlimited **snacks,** soft drinks, coffee & tea ☕
✅ Scenic lookouts & curated itineraries 🌄
✅ Friendly, welcoming group atmosphere
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#### 🕒 Itinerary:
🌅 **07:00 — Pick-up from Melbourne CBD (St Paul’s Cathedral)**
⛽ **07:30 — Stop break**
🌿 **09:00 — Arrival in Noojee**
☕ Morning tea / coffee / snacks *(all included)*
🥾 **09:15 — Easy Scenic Hike**
• \~10 km \| \~170 m elevation
• Comfortable pace, forest & views
🍉 **13:00 — Picnic Lunch**
• Fruit platter + snacks + drinks *(all included)*
🌊 **14:00 — River Walk + Meditation**
• Gentle walk through town
• Guided grounding session by the water
🌄 **15:00 — Lookout Stop**
• Scenic views across Gippsland hills
🎨 **15:30 — Sculpture Gallery Visit**
🚐 **18:00 — Return to Melbourne CBD**
📍 Drop-off: Hamer Hall
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**🎒 What to Bring?**
✔️ **Comfortable hiking shoes (or able to supply, let me know size)**
**✔️ Wind/water-resistant jacket**🧥
✔️ **Long pants & long sleeves** 🌿
✔️ **Hat/beanie** 🧢
✔️ **A positive mindset & big smile!** 😊
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**💰 How to Book?**
Secure your spot with a **$99 transfer**:
🔹 **PayID:** 0414 661 458
🔹 **Bank Transfer:**
**NAME:** KARAPETIAN G
**BSB:** 013233
**ACCOUNT:** 226325836
**Ref:** NOO
🌟 **Limited spots available—RSVP now!**
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❗️**Please Note:**
**Payments are only credited or refunded if the event is canceled or rescheduled by the organizer.**
In all other circumstances, payments are **non-refundable and non-transferable**.
❗️Thank you for understanding and supporting the planning involved in creating these experiences! 🌿
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📢 **Questions?** Feel free to **DM me anytime!** 📩
✨ **Let’s make this an adventure to remember**
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Visit our sources:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/812911556223655/?ref=share
Instagram:
nogeography.hike.kayak
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/no-geography-hike-and-kayak/
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\*\*\*Where Relaxation Meets Adventure **\*\*\***
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**LIABILITY WAIVER**
The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. By joining this event you agree to these terms.
## **COVID-19 Safety Measures**
* The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event.
* Please do not attend if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, or sore throat.
* If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone who has, we kindly ask that you refrain from attending.
* Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our community safe!
Beautiful Heathcote in Autumn [Online Tickets]
We are heading to Heathcote in Autumn and explore the town on foot. The walking distance will be flexible.
Please follow these three steps to confirm your spot:
Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.
Step 2: Please pay the organizer fee ($20 - Early Bird, $25 - Regular) via Trybooking - [https://www.trybooking.com/DLQFF](https://www.trybooking.com/DLQFF)
Step 3: Please get the free return vLine ticket ($0.00). This is a reserved bus service on V/Line.
[http://bit.ly/3QUf4lN](http://bit.ly/3QUf4lN)
Onward: 12:35
Return: 19:00
Trybooking tickets will be scanned at the meeting point.
Please note that the ticket will be only refunded if the event is moved or cancelled. There are no refunds. The tickets also cannot be transferred to a different event. Payments are managed through Trybooking and not Meetup. You will see an "Unpaid" status on your RSVP. The only thing you need is the Trybooking ticket which you will receive by email.
Meeting Point: Let's meet in the Corner of Spencer Street and Bourke Street (Station Side - Near the steps) at 12:10 PM and head to take the Vline coach terminal. This is a reserved service. We should be back in the city around 8:35 PM.
Meeting Point Photo: [https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2](https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2)
Map: [https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Spencer+St+%26+Bourke+St,+Docklands+VIC+3008/@-37.8171681,144.9534121,20z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad65d4e4c1a2cad:0x5d63752e26275ea0!8m2!3d-37.8171007!4d144.9531805](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Spencer+St+%26+Bourke+St,+Docklands+VIC+3008/@-37.8171681,144.9534121,20z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad65d4e4c1a2cad:0x5d63752e26275ea0!8m2!3d-37.8171007!4d144.9531805)
Cost:
Organizer Fee: $20 - Early Bird, $25 - Regular
Transport: V/Line (Bus) - Free
Photos: All the photos will be uploaded to our Facebook Group (Explore Melbourne) - [https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploremelb](https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploremelb) and to meetup.
Let's head to the beautiful town of Heathcote in Autumn. We plan to visit the following locations:
\* Pink Cliffs Upper Lookout
\* Gaffney's Bakery/ Segafredo's Bakery
\* Iconic Valley of Liquid Ambers
\* Palling Bros Brewery
\* Heathcote Visitor Centre
Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@explore-melbourne) \| [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/exploremelb) \| [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploremelb) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/xpmelb/) \| [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@exploremelbourne) \| [ExploreMelbourne.AU](https://exploremelbourne.au/)
Explore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia. We have seven simple rules in place to protect our community and for everyone to have a positive experience.
❌ **Not a dating group!** – We’re here to make friends, not find soulmates. No flirty business, please!
📵 **No phone numbers**, please! – Feel free to swap social media if both parties are cool with it, but let’s keep our digits private. Please **don’t add people to WhatsApp or other groups**.
🔞 Our events are only **open to people aged 18 and older**.
📢 Please **do not advertise other events or groups**.
😅 **Don’t be a social octopus!** – Give people space to chat with others. Please don't be clingy.
🚗 We **don't allow carpooling** due to safety incidents/our public liability insurance not covering motor related accidents.
💰 **No sales pitches!** – No selling, no MLMs, no pyramid schemes, no “life-changing mentorship” offers—let’s keep things scam-free.
By joining this event, you’re giving us a virtual pinky promise 🤝 that you’ll follow the rules. Break them, and—poof!—you’re out for good. No second chances, no do-overs. Let’s keep it fun, friendly, and drama-free!
**Liability Waiver:**
The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your safety and well-being. By joining this event, you agree to the liability waiver mentioned here: [https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/](https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/)
🌍 JUST GUTSY — Solo Travelers Meetup (Melbourne 4PM local time)
No agenda. No awkward intros. Just good people.
Just Gutsy is a weekly meetup for solo travelers, nomads and locals who love meeting them, a simple way to find your people in a new city.
Who comes:
Solo travelers in transit · digital nomads · curious locals who love meeting travelers
What to expect:
casual and self-led · small group energy · show up, talk to someone, see where it goes
Not sure how to talk to strangers? I put together a set of questions that actually make it easy — find them here: [justgutsy.com/icebreakers](http://justgutsy.com/icebreakers)
The only things you need to do:
→ Comment below so others know you're coming
→ If plans change, update your RSVP
→ When you arrive: comment "Here, [what you're wearing]" so people find you
When & where:
• Every Sunday · 4PM local time
Meetup.com sometimes shows a different timezone — ignore it, it's always 4PM where you are
• Location: in front of the Dolphin Fountain (inside Fitzroy Gardens)
Join Just Gutsy → [justgutsy.com](http://justgutsy.com/) · Early members get lifetime premium access to the app
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CINCO de MAYO Flights n Tacos!
Details
Let's join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!)
Taco Bar
Margarita and Beer tasting
Complementary chips and salsa
Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase
Freshly prepared snacks in the deli for purchase
Festive Band/Music
Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar: $15.00 per person (covers 4 Margarita or beer samples and one pass thru the Taco Bar)
Where: #MarketDistrict (Grandview Yard) location. The party room (our private space) will be decorated with both patios open! Adjoining upstairs area also open for over flow and mingling.
After Party: Sometimes, we head to a venue to hear live music afterwards. LDNL is at Black Swan in Hilliard tonight!
Wear your bright colors and cheerful !Salud!
OVER 50 HAPPY HOUR AT MARKET DISTRICT-GRANDVIEW YARD FRI, MAY 1ST 5:00PM-8:00PM
Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR - FLIGHTS N TACOS!!!
Join us for a fun and relaxed Over 50 Happy Hour on Friday, May 1st from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Giant Eagle Grandview Yard Event Center! (upper level) **Plenty of free parking**. The event center is huge! Pics are in the comments.
Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR!! – Flights n Tacos
Let’s join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!)
• Taco Bar
• Margarita and Beer tasting
• Complementary chips and salsa
• Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase
• Festive Band/Music
Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar:
Optional - For $15.00 per person you can also get 4 Margarita or beer)
Get ready for a fun evening filled with live music, great conversation, and a lively crowd of 50+ singles and friends looking to mix, mingle, and enjoy the night. Whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll quickly feel the welcoming, social vibe.
Enjoy happy hour at the bar until 6 PM, or take part in the special Cinco de Mayo experience featuring margarita flights and delicious Mexican bites. It’s the perfect setting to relax, meet new people, and celebrate in style.
Our private upstairs space gives us plenty of room to connect, laugh, and enjoy the energy of the night. Come when you can, stay as long as you like — the best conversations (and the most fun!) tend to build as the evening goes on.
No agenda — just great people, live music, and a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss!
Journey: Hiking the Highlands in Scotland 2026
*We can only take 13 women on this trip.*
**The details...**
Immerse yourself in the wild splendor of Scotland on this exclusive **women’s 8-day hiking** adventure.
Misty moors, heather-clad hillsides, verdant glens, and ancient castles steeped in folklore will fill your camera roll by the end of this trip.
***Learn more about this all women journey here: [Highlands](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/journeys-1/hiking-highlands-scotland-2026)***
**A guided adventure:**
Guided by experienced locals, explore the untamed hills of Glencoe and the Cairngorms during invigorating day hikes. Each evening, unwind and reflect on the day’s experiences, forging friendships and savoring Highland hospitality.
This is more than a hiking trip.
It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in Scotland’s rich history and traditions. Learn about women-led crofts and take a loch plunge while wild swimming (followed by a steamy sauna).
**What to expect...**
* Hike in Scotland’s rugged Highlands and experience green Glencoe.
* Visit a medieval castles and historic stone villages.
* Soak up the history of Edinburgh’s city center.
* Indulge in delicious and plentiful Scottish cuisine, including fresh seafood, local beer, and hearty breakfasts.
* Traverse heather-clad landscapes while giving your body a good workout. (You must train for this trip.)
* Enjoy restorative stays at beautiful hotels.
**Wait, there's more...**
* Bask in the beauty of the Cairngorms.
* Hike with other Bold Spirit women who love to travel as much as you do.
* Learn about rewilding and women-led crofting.
* Shop along the cobblestone streets of Edinburgh.
* Take the plunge into a loch for wild swimming and a shoreline sauna experience.
* Stretch both your mind and hamstrings on this special journey.
The best part? Our team **takes care of the logistics** so you can focus on enjoying a much needed vacation in beautiful Scotland.
Are you ready to meet other women who love to hike and travel, plus see Scotland with professional guides?
***Learn more about this all women tour here: [2026 Hiking the Highlands Journey](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/journeys-1/hiking-highlands-scotland-2026)***
* Ask us questions here: [Tell me more about this trip](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/contact)
* Learn about Bold Spirit Travel [here](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/about).
* Rates start at $6195
French conversation club
Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator.
Per what this group is about:
"Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."











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