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Long Run Libre Ritmo 017 x 2LR Club
Long Run Libre Ritmo 017 x 2LR Club
🔥 **Long Run 017 x 2LR** 🔥 📍 **Meeting point:** Metro M5 - Domodossola 👕 No bag-deposit available, so come light and ready to run. Perfect for everyone to adapt their training to their goals. This time we will have three distances: * 6km ≈ 35 min, * 9km ≈ 55 min, * 15km ≈ 1h 30 min. Perfect for everyone to adapt their training to their goals. For any further details, join our WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/F5wwQriu9jt9F2Vo7SUEHY
OSTELLO BELLO OLYMPIC GAMES
OSTELLO BELLO OLYMPIC GAMES
**Are you ready for the Milano–Cortina Winter Olympics? We’re not.** **That’s why we’ve created our very own Ostello Bello "Olympic" Games: a glorious display of questionable athletic skills and high-level nonsense.** While the "other" guys are busy with the official **Milano-Cortina 2026** ceremonies, we’re bringing the real "action" to the streets of Milan. From February 6th, we aren't gathering to break world records; we’re gathering to break the laws of physics. This isn’t about the podium; it’s about the survival of the chillest. Get your "winter" gear ready, because we’re about to prove that being an elite athlete is 10% talent and 90% just showing up for the vibes. **The Incentive:** Every participant gets a **shot**. The "legends" who actually win take home an **Ostello Bello T-shirt or a Drink**. ## The Disciplines: Official "Technical" Standards Every day from **7 PM to 9 PM**, our "athletes" will face a rotating schedule of these elite winter disciplines: ### 1\. Air Hockey: The Wrist\-Flick Battle A high-speed duel where the only thing frozen is your gaze on the puck. * **The Goal:** Smash the plastic disc into the hole. * **Requirement:** Move your hand faster than your brain can process and celebrate every point like you’ve just secured a gold medal. ### 2\. Boxing\-Glove Beer Pong: The Clumsy Champion Challenge We took a classic and made it impossible by adding the "Yeti factor." * **The Twist:** You have to play wearing massive, padded boxing gloves. * **The Challenge:** Gripping a tiny ball with giant hands is the ultimate test of patience. Success here is statistically unlikely and basically a miracle. ### 3\. DIY Curling: The Professional Slide The most serious-looking sport in our program. We’ve replaced expensive stones with pots and ice with felt pads, but the tension is real. * **The Setup:** A "House" (target) taped on the floor and a "Hog Line" for the release. * **The Action:** Launch the pot while your teammates run alongside it with brooms, screaming *"Hurry! Hard!"* just like in the real tournaments. * **The Score:** Closest pot to the center wins. Clean floors are a bonus. ### BONUS DAY: The "Wildcard" Game The discipline is a mystery. Our local legends will choose the challenge. Expect the unexpected: and probably more shots. **AND REPEAT.**
GITUP - PAESAGGI SUL LAGO DI ISEO (BS)
GITUP - PAESAGGI SUL LAGO DI ISEO (BS)
Quello che ci aspetta è un percorso molto suggestivo nei dintorni del Lago di Iseo. Tale percorso ci porterà a Nistisino, caratteristico borgo immerso in paesaggi collinari ricchi di biodiversità, boschi di castagni, faggi e querce. Non mancheranno ovviamente vedute spettacolari sul Lago. **PROGRAMMA** Ore 11 Ritrovo dei partecipanti al Bar Enoteca Via Cesare Battisti, 89C, 25058 Sulzano BS Ore 11.15 Partenza per percorso Ore 12.45 circa arrivo – tempo libero e Pranzo (al sacco o organizzandosi presso Strutture del posto) Ore 14.30/15 circa rientro Livello Medio – 4km e 1.20 h circa di camminata a tratta, 350 mt di dislivello, non necessita di attrezzature o abbigliamento particolari, portarsi sempre cibo e acqua “tappafame”, consigliate scarpe trekking. **N.B.1** La località di partenza della camminata viene raggiunta autonomamente (auto, bus, treno ecc.) o in car pooling mettendosi d’accordo con gli altri partecipanti nel gruppo chiuso Facebook e/o Telegram riservato agli associati (richiedi l’accesso appena in possesso della tessera associativa). **N.B.2** Il "Parteciperò" di Meetup per noi non fa testo. Meetup è solo pagina di pubblicazione evento e per avere un'idea. Una volta associati seguire indicazioni per adesione "ufficiale" evento. **COSTI E MODALITA’ DI PARTECIPAZIONE – MIN 7 PERSONE, MAX 30** Evento riservato ai soci Gitup ENAC. Gratuito per gli associati 2026, **[richiedi il biglietto di partecipazione qui](http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione-eventi/)** (Adesioni aperte dal Martedì precedente l’uscita) Non sei associato o devi rinnovare il tesseramento? È necessaria la Tessera associativa, **[richiedila qui](http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione/)** In caso di Maltempo l’uscita può essere annullata ed i partecipanti verranno avvisati sui gruppi dedicati e tramite aggiornamento di questa pagina. **P.S.** Vi ricordiamo che GitUp non è agenzia viaggi ma un’associazione no profit che cerca di aggregare persone per passare momenti di piacevole condivisione. [www.gitup.it](http://www.gitup.it/) [https://www.facebook.com/gitupassociazione](https://www.facebook.com/gitupassociazione)
TREK IN VAL SERIANA. ALBINO-AMORA + sagra 884 m (BG)
TREK IN VAL SERIANA. ALBINO-AMORA + sagra 884 m (BG)
**Dom 15 Mar 2026** **TREK IN VAL SERIANA. ALBINO-AMORA + sagra 884 m (BG)** \- Lunghezza: 10 km \- Dislivello: 400 m \- Difficoltà: Media \(rischio di pioggia\) \- Pranzo al sacco o alla sagra\. Il trek è in prov. di Bergamo, a 58 km da Milano. Iscrizione [https://t.me/TrekMI/81316](https://t.me/TrekMI/81316) Youtube https://youtu.be/NTOasbFdx_E **LUOGO DI RITROVO** Per sapere il luogo di ritrovo, cliccare sul link Iscrizione. Si apre una chat Telegram che contiene tutte le informazioni. **GRATUITÀ** Tutti i trek sono gratuiti **CHI SIAMO** Ogni weekend portiamo in montagna 100 persone. Siamo la più grande associazione escursionista d'Italia [https://t.me/TrekMI](https://t.me/TrekMI) **COME RAGGIUNGERE LA FELICITÀ** con la filosofia TTP [https://t.me/TrekMI/79617](https://t.me/TrekMI/79617) .
🏐🏝️ Milan Sunday Indoor Beach Volleyball | Casual | Mixed Low-Intermediate
🏐🏝️ Milan Sunday Indoor Beach Volleyball | Casual | Mixed Low-Intermediate
**Limited spots:** 1. **Only active members of our volleyball group can join until further notice/invite.** 2. **RSVP by Saturday, and please confirm only if you can commit.** We can’t accept unconfirmed drop-ins or show-ups at the court. 3. If you’re unsure whether you can make it, contact Ellie by Saturday. Please don’t rely on the waitlist, as last-minute spots may not be possible to fill. **What to expect:** we’re a casual, low-intermediate group. Most of us have played before, but this is not a training session or a highly structured game setup, the goal is to have fun, stay active, and enjoy good games together. * Casual 5v5 or 4v4 * We warm up first, then teams will be assigned on court * Court: covered * Arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time **Important:** * If you’re looking for a more competitive or structured setup, these regular games may not be the best fit, feel free to organize separate sessions with others or reach out to Ellie 🤞 * Please be respectful: **arrive on time, rotate when asked, and keep a team-first attitude** so everyone gets a solid run. **About WE NEED + (MORE) PPL** We’re building a community for adults 25–50 who enjoy real, low-pressure social time. Nothing formal, show up as you are. Keywords: community building, meet new people, make friends, adult friends, introvert-friendly, welcoming group, locals & expats, newcomers in Milan, social meetup, low-pressure social time, Sunday plans, Milan/Milano, Navigli, Porta Venezia, Isola, social sports, recreational volleyball, indoor beach volleyball, mixed levels, beginners welcome, intermediate welcome, skill-building, practice and play.
SUPMindfulness sui Navigli di Milano
SUPMindfulness sui Navigli di Milano
SUPMindfulness è un viaggio sull’acqua e dentro di te. Scopri il modo più semplice e naturale per avvicinarti al SUP e alla mindfulness, nel cuore di Milano. Un invito a rallentare, respirare e ritrovare equilibrio… sospesi sull’acqua. Preparati a scoprire Milano da una nuova prospettiva e ritrovare il tuo benessere anche in città. **Orario** 9.30 - 12.00 **⏱ Durata:** 2h30 **👥 Posti:** max 11 **📍 Ritrovo:** Associazione Nazionale Marinai d’Italia, viale Gorizia 9B (Darsena) **✅ Livello:** adatto anche alla prima volta in SUP **Come si svolge SUPMindfulness sui Navigli di Milano** **1) Lezione introduttiva di SUP (sicurezza + tecnica base)** Fondamentale se è la tua prima volta, utile anche se vuoi perfezionare postura e pagaiata. Useremo tavole ampie e stabili: imparare sarà più semplice di quanto immagini. **2) Mindful Tour: meditazione in movimento** Dalla Darsena al Naviglio Grande vivremo una pagaiata in SUP a ritmo lento, guidata e adatta anche ai principianti che per la prima volta salgono sulla tavola. **3) Meditazione guidata + tisana finale** Al rientro in Darsena uniremo i SUP e ci prenderemo un tempo per una meditazione seduti sulla tavola. Chiuderemo l’esperienza con una tisana da sorseggiare sull’acqua. **SUPMindfulness è uno spazio Digital Detox** Durante l’esperienza mettiamo via lo smartphone, per rigenerarci e vivere davvero il momento: potrai lasciarlo in un locale custodito. Foto e video ricordo li realizzo io, così tu puoi restare presente **Cosa è incluso** * SUP, pagaia, giubbotto di salvataggio * Lezione SUP (per principianti e per chi vuole un ripasso tecnico, con correzioni su postura e pagaiata) **Abbigliamento consigliato** Non serve abbigliamento tecnico. In questa stagione è consigliato abbigliamento sportivo comodo (es. tuta/leggings, felpa, giacca antivento, cappellino). Ai piedi: calzari in neoprene o scarpe da scoglio; se preferisci, anche a piedi nudi. **Cosa portare (necessario)** * Un cambio completo * Asciugamano * Cordino per occhiali (da vista o da sole, se li usi) **Dove ci troviamo** Il ritrovo è alla storica Associazione Nazionale Marinai d’Italia in Viale Gorizia 9B a Milano. Qui potrai cambiarti con calma e lasciare vestiti, borse e zaini in un locale custodito. **Condizioni meteo** L’uscita si svolgerà solo in condizioni meteo favorevoli. In caso di pioggia, verrà rimandata.
Sunday Yoga Class (Studio-English & international)
Sunday Yoga Class (Studio-English & international)
**How to Join?** **Add your name on Meetup.** **[Message me on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/393500966059?text=Hi%20Ozzy%2C%20I%E2%80%99d%20like%20to%20join%20the%20Sunday%20yoga%20class%20and%20receive%20the%20payment%20details%2C%20please.) to receive payment details:** **Your spot is confirmed once payment is completed.** **Sunday Studio Class** * **Time:** 11:30-12:30 * **Level:** All Levels-Beginner-Friendly (International, English) ‍♀️ Everyone is welcome – whether you’re new to yoga or already experienced. We’ll move through a Hatha yoga flow . Come connect with your breath, body, and community. **Location:** Via Melzi d’Eril , Milan **What to Bring** * Your own yoga mat *(limited studio mats available on request)* * Comfortable clothes and water \*\*\* \*\* Cancellation Policy\*\* – More than 24h before class: Cancel directly on Meetup. – 6–24h before class: Send me a WhatsApp message to let me know. – Less than 6h before class: Unfortunately, your class credit will be used and no replacement can be offered. \*\*\* **Safety & Notes** * Your safety and well-being are very important. By attending, you acknowledge that yoga involves physical activity and accept responsibility for your own practice. * ❗ *This class is not suitable for pregnant women.* * If you have health concerns, please check with a doctor before joining. \*\*\* **About Me** I’m Ozzy, a certified yoga instructor specializing in **Hatha Yoga**. Learn more about me: [https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano](https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano)

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TREK IN SVIZZERA. VAL FEX. SILS MARIA 2210 m
TREK IN SVIZZERA. VAL FEX. SILS MARIA 2210 m
**Dom 15 Mar 2026** **TREK IN SVIZZERA. VAL FEX. SILS MARIA 2210 m** \- Lunghezza: 16 km \- Dislivello: 400 m \- Difficoltà: Medio facile \- Pranzo al sacco Il trek è in Svizzera, a 195 km da Milano. Iscrizione [https://t.me/TrekMI/81321](https://t.me/TrekMI/81321) Youtube https://youtu.be/B7lhQ_eMTPE **LUOGO DI RITROVO** Per sapere il luogo di ritrovo, cliccare sul link Iscrizione. Si apre una chat Telegram che contiene tutte le informazioni. **GRATUITÀ** Tutti i trek sono gratuiti **CHI SIAMO** Ogni weekend portiamo in montagna 100 persone. Siamo la più grande associazione escursionista d'Italia [https://t.me/TrekMI](https://t.me/TrekMI) **COME RAGGIUNGERE LA FELICITÀ** con la filosofia TTP [https://t.me/TrekMI/79617](https://t.me/TrekMI/79617) .
20 seats! Board Game Night at Draft
20 seats! Board Game Night at Draft
Join Milan Expats & Locals for a fun evening of board games at Draft, a cozy pub located near the bolivar area. This event is a perfect opportunity to meet new people, have a great time and enjoy some good beers and food while playing games.
Bring your own favorite board game or play with our strategy games like Catan, Coup, Uno, Cards against Humanity and Magic The Gathering. Whether you're an experienced player or a newcomer, this event is open to everyone and there is no obligation to spend, the event is free and open to everyone. So come along, relax and have a great time playing board games with a friendly community of expats and locals from Milan.
We'll also be crowd-sourcing for more games in the future, so be sure to bring any suggestions.
RSVP now to secure your spot.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/CotIwk1KR-P/
Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BUSBYLAmhxx0M8sfKobdex
Domenica super Aperitivo 10 euro 🎉
Domenica super Aperitivo 10 euro 🎉
La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482
Aperitivo super Just me 10€ 🎊🔥
Aperitivo super Just me 10€ 🎊🔥
La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482
Yoga & Dance Lesson
Yoga & Dance Lesson
Un appuntamento speciale di Yoga in studio, insieme a **Grazia** la nostra insegnante - Una session di danza Yoga, una danza morbida, elegante e femminile **​** 📍**Dove**: Corso Italia 🗓 **Quando**: **15 marzo, ore 16.15** \- la pratica avrà la durata di circa un'ora 🧘‍♀️ Aperto a tutti i livelli **Cosa faremo in pratica?** \- vinyasa flow\, uno stile di yoga morbido e gentile\, come una danza \- movimenti somatici \- elementi di Qigong\, yoga cinese\, eleganti e adatti a tutti ​ 🫰🏼**Quanto:** **12,00 euro** * **​**[​](https://paypal.me/beatricepalacco)**[PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/beatricepalacco?country.x=IT&locale.x=it_IT)**[​](https://paypal.me/beatricepalacco) (seleziona “Amici e familiari” senza commissioni) * **​[Satispay](https://www.satispay.com/it-it/)**[​](https://www.satispay.com/it-it/) al numero 3394436054 **Causale pagamento**: *Tua email + data evento* *​***esempio: *sara@gmail.com 15.03*** ***​*** ***​***✨ **Adatto a tutti i livelli**​ ✨ **Movimenti per forza e flessibilità**​ ✨ **Un momento di benessere solo per te** ​
Best Sunday aperitif Just 10€ 🍾🎉💥
Best Sunday aperitif Just 10€ 🍾🎉💥
La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482
CAMBIA-MENTI – PILOT - Da Sogno a Visione
CAMBIA-MENTI – PILOT - Da Sogno a Visione
# CAMBIA-MENTI – PILOT ## Da Sogno a Visione **Workshop esperienziale di Coaching per Manager & Leader** 📍 Via Gaspare Rosales, 9, 20124 Milano MI 📅 15 marzo 🕒 15:00 – 18:00 👥 Numero limitato Ci sono momenti in cui la carriera funziona. Eppure qualcosa dentro non risuona più. Hai costruito competenze, responsabilità, riconoscimento. Ma emerge una domanda più profonda: **È davvero questa la direzione che voglio abitare?** CAMBIA-MENTI è un workshop esperienziale di 3 ore dedicato a Manager e Leader che stanno attraversando una soglia evolutiva. Non si tratta di cambiare lavoro. Si tratta di cambiare osservatore. Durante l’incontro lavoreremo su: ✔ Sogno vs Visione ✔ Linguaggio che limita vs linguaggio generativo ✔ Identità professionale in trasformazione ✔ Il Mandala della Visione ✔ Il primo passo concreto da compiere entro 72 ore Non teoria. Esperienza guidata, domande potenti, confronto autentico. Uscirai con: • Una Visione scritta • Una direzione più chiara • Un impegno concreto • Un nuovo modo di osservarti Il workshop sarà tenuto da **Loretta Stefano**, Mentore & Career Coach certificata ACC ICF, professionista con esperienza riconosciuta nell’ambito della formazione e del coaching e con quasi vent’anni nel settore finanziario e nella guida di team in contesti complessi. Un approccio che unisce esperienza manageriale, profondità e concretezza. *** ### Evento Pilota Questo è il primo workshop CAMBIA-MENTI in formato pilot. Per questo motivo il contributo di partecipazione è: **57 € invece di 97 €** Un investimento consapevole per dedicarti tre ore di profondità e chiarezza. *** Se senti che non si tratta di “lasciare”, ma di andare verso, questo è il tuo momento. I posti sono limitati. Maggiori info sulla pagina web: https://www.lorettastefano.com/

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Whitehall Park Hike
Whitehall Park Hike
Join us for 2.5 mile hike at the Whitehall Community Park leaving from the Whitehall YMCA. We will do two 1.25 loops around the park all on a paved path, including one significant hill.
Brunch Club: Make New Friends
Brunch Club: Make New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park
Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park
Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.
Trails & Ales! Slate Run Metro Park / Loose Rail Brewing
Trails & Ales! Slate Run Metro Park / Loose Rail Brewing
**History** [Slate Run Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/slate-run/), located south of Canal Winchester in Pickaway County, has roots tracing back to the early planning efforts of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. In 1963, Metro Parks officials identified the land along Slate Run as having strong potential for a large metropolitan park due to its expansive acreage, diverse habitats, and natural features like the stream that gave the area its name. The largest stream in the vicinity, Slate Run, flows south to northwest through a ridge, providing a logical basis for the park's designation. Between 1964 and 1968, Metro Parks acquired approximately 1,662 acres through multiple parcels, including a key 212-acre farmstead that had been continuously operated since 1805. This acquisition phase positioned Slate Run as a future major addition to the system, following the openings of other parks like Sharon Woods in 1968 and Highbanks in 1973. The park officially opened to the public in 1981, marking it as the sixth Metro Park in the district and, at the time, the largest with its substantial land holdings. From the outset, Metro Parks envisioned incorporating a living historical farm to educate visitors about 19th-century Ohio agriculture. The focal 212-acre parcel, purchased from the White family heirs in 1964, included historic structures that made it ideal for this purpose. The park's development preserved natural areas such as grasslands, wetlands, meadows, and forests while integrating interpretive elements. Upon opening, Slate Run quickly became a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Central to the park's identity is the Slate Run Living Historical Farm, which interprets life on a typical Ohio farm in the 1880s. The gothic revival farmhouse on the site was constructed in 1856 by owner Isaac Fridley and later restored by Metro Parks for historical accuracy. Visitors can explore interiors like the living room, parlor, and kitchen, where interpreters demonstrate period activities. The multi-bay barn, built in 1881 by Samuel Oman (the fourth owner), was meticulously restored with help from Amish carpenters. Heirloom animals such as Percheron horses, pigs, geese, and turkeys inhabit the farm, enhancing the immersive experience. The historical farmstead reflects a long lineage of ownership and agricultural use dating back to the early 19th century. Continuous farming on the land since 1805 made the site authentic for recreating late-19th-century practices, including grain harvesting and animal husbandry. Metro Parks focused on authenticity by restoring original buildings and introducing period-appropriate methods, such as horse-powered threshing machines from the late 1880s. The farm operates with volunteers and staff in period attire to portray daily rural life. This educational component has drawn school groups and families for decades. Today, Slate Run Metro Park spans about 1,705 acres and attracts roughly 250,000 visitors annually for its blend of natural preservation and historical interpretation. The park maintains diverse habitats supporting wildlife like nesting sandhill cranes and reintroduced northern bobwhite quail. Trails and open spaces offer opportunities for hiking and observation amid the preserved landscapes. The Living Historical Farm remains a crown jewel, continuing to teach about Ohio's agricultural heritage. Ongoing programs and restorations ensure the site's relevance for future generations. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Slate Run](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SLR-parkmap@2x.gif). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Five Oaks, Sugar Maple, Covered Bridge, Shagbark, and Lake Trails. This will be around 4.5 to 5 miles. While Slate Run is moderately strenuous in a few places, it's generally a good place to hike and doesn't seem to wear people out. Some spots on the hike are unshaded, though, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun. I find Slate Run to be very underappreciated for the quality of its hiking. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet at the [Shady Grove Picnic Area](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B045'30.1%22N+82%C2%B050'13.2%22W/@39.758347,-82.83701,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.758347!4d-82.83701?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). You can use the map pin I've provided here; it's accurate. There's a latrine at Shady Grove, but there is no running water (no water fountains). We will pass a water fountain when we get to the Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area, although I can't guarantee this fountain won't be off for the winter. I'd recommend bringing some water just in case, at least for after the hike. I'd also recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) for this park. **After the Hike** Once we're finished at Slate Run, we'll head over to [Loose Rail Brewing](https://looserailbrewing.com/) for [drinks](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-drink-menu) and [food](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-food-menu). The brewery's actual address is [37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/37+W+Waterloo+St,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/@39.8432511,-82.8071032,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88387be3ac496d83:0x23e8ee9d9391dd6b!8m2!3d39.8432511!4d-82.8071032!16s%2Fg%2F11cp8n8x1j?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), and it's about 10-12 minutes from Slate Run. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
Using Philosophy to Cope with Current Events
Using Philosophy to Cope with Current Events
So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!
Sharon Woods HIKE
Sharon Woods HIKE
Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area. If trail conditions are poor, we will use the Multipurpose Path.