Santeria

🇬🇧 EN 🇬🇧 🔥 SALSA CUBANA CLASSES ARE BACK 🔥 We are delighted to see you again for the start of the 2025/26 academic year 👉 Find all the needed information on our website : **[https://danzamania.be/](https://danzamania.be/horaires/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUjNGU3gzRWdsUFlWMGJMQgEeCHgiKV40mum5hOp5szt0Lxx3U-5DyHO_wR_ZJekcr_m7EFRdpcRthKRV9EU_aem_W6hFXCri8O6Kd9el-RIuIQ)** ✅ PROGRAMME ✅ 👉 TUESDAY 16/09 7:00-8:00 pm - Salsa Level 1A @ Salle Oxygène - Angie, Octavia & Raffa 8:15-9:15 pm - Salsa Niveau 1B\* @ Salle Ste Suzanne - Tine & Sam 8:00-9:00 pm - Salsa Cubana Level 2 @ Salle Oxygène - Angie, Octavia & Raffa \*The Level 1B course is the same as the Level 1A course. It will be taught by Tine & Samuel and starts at 8.15 p.m. It allows those who wish to arrive one hour later and have a group of about 10 people. 👉 WEDNESDAY 17/09 7:00-7:30 pm - Body Expression @ Salle Oxygène - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa 7:30-8:30 pm - Salsa Level 3 @ Salle Oxygène - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa 8:30-9:30 pm - Salsa Level 4 @ Salle Oxygène - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa 👉 THURSDAY 18/09 8:00-9:00 pm - Cuban Salsa Partnerwork - Level 1 + @ Studio Empain - Zoli 9:00-10:00 pm - Cuban Salsa Partnerwork - Level 2 + @ Studio Empain - Zoli 👉 FRIDAY 19/09 8:30-9:30 pm - Rueda de Casino @ Vibrato - Team Danza Mania 9:30-12:30 am - Practica & Entertainment with DJ Joel 💃 Dale Mambo🕺

**International House Leuven** organizes a coffee morning for those of you who like to chat and meet some friendly (new) faces. It's also a good place to ask questions, get answers and find out about what’s happening in Leuven. Our coffee morning is what you make it. So pop in and out whenever you like, see who is there, and say hi! We meet **every two weeks on Friday morning**, usually at the International House Leuven itself although we tour coffee houses occasionally as well. More on that below. Who's "we"? Well it varies a bit, but our regular hosts the IH staff members Natalie and/or Anna. Generally we're anything between 5 to 20 participants, a nice mix of regulars and new folks. And we have room for more! **The practicalities**: * the coffee morning goes **from 10:30 until noon**. Feel free to pop in and out at any point, no need to stay the entire time if that doesn't suit your own timing * we offer coffee, tea and water. You’re very welcome to bring your own drink as well as our coffee machine is a barista’s nightmare :-) * we usually meet at the International House Leuven. If we do decide to go someplace else, we notify participants via Facebook, MeetUp and via the WhatsApp group.... * ... feel free to join the whatsapp group (https://chat.whatsapp.com/BB0LPVG9ZvUGkNcYwSzluS) so you can keep up to date with venue changes and other last minute things. * walk-ins are very welcome too! Hope to see you at the Friday coffee morning! PS: If you're keen to host one of the coffee mornings with us, possibly at another time of the week, let us know!

**Oscar and Joke from Studio NY Salsa will host an early salsa social every third Friday of the month, where you can let yourself loose and dance your heart out. DJ Oscar will keep the vibes high with a mix of charanga, dura, romantica, and some chacha.** **Whether you are an experienced salsa dancer or a beginner, this event guarantees a fun-filled night full of dancing and laughter. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with others and share the Latino spirit.** **Alternating venues:** **FRIDAYS 10.10.25 & 19.12.25** **8 pm - Midnight, 5€** **@ Bar Bellevue / Hotel Meininger** **Quai du Hainaut 33, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean** **Bar: yes Floor: Concrete (not slow not fast) Music: 100% salsa Volume: 60 people** **SUNDAY 16.11.25** **5 pm - 10pm, 7€** **@ Spiegelzaal De Markten** **Rue du Vieux Marché aux Grains 5 1000 Bruxelles** **Bar:yes Floor: wood Music: 100% salsa Volume: 120people**

**🌟Weekly Friday Evening Free Social & Networking Meetup Event in Place Lux!🍻🎉** **.** Looking to meet new people and expand your social circle in Brussels, as well as your network of professional contacts? Join us **every Friday evening anytime from 18:00** **and until at least 23h** **at** **“The Network” bar**, in the heart of the famous Place du Luxembourg in front of the European Parliament, for a fun, relaxed night of **drinks, conversations, and great vibes**! 💛 . **Bonus: Happy Hour discounts** offered by the venue **from 18h until 19h** for early birds! . 📍 **Location**: “The Network”, Pl. du Luxembourg 11, 1050 Ixelles 📌 **Google Maps**:[ ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AuHq4YZuqyMtAQcp7)[https://maps.app.goo.gl/PWYMpWcMsYRWTtRg9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PWYMpWcMsYRWTtRg9) . ✨ **Why you’ll love it**: ✅ **Everyone is welcome**, even if you don’t know anyone else yet—expats, locals, newcomers, solo adventurers, or groups! ✅ Completely **free to attend**—just grab a drink and join the fun! Please ask the bartenders when you arrive if unsure where to find our meetup group and tables ✅ Possibility to make also useful **professional exchanges and networking** with other participants who work in similar domains, so remember to bring also your business card! ✅ Tons of **indoor and outdoor space available**—the square in front of the bar is quite pedestrian-friendly, and typically there aren’t many other customers inside the bar on the Friday evening besides the Meetup participants! ✅ **Want to keep the night going?** After the meetup, we often continue as a group to explore nightlife hotspots in the city center. Otherwise, we also have a special partnership with the nearby **Kamea Bar** ( [https://maps.app.goo.gl/HWS1eiSB1NEWrjuR7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HWS1eiSB1NEWrjuR7) ), where every Friday there is typically a guest DJ playing party music until around 3am! . 💬 **Stay connected with our Community**: ▶️ Join our **Facebook/Messenger chat** to get updates and easily find the group on arrival:[ ](https://m.me/ch/Abaqvj9lxNT3_xh7/)[https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/](https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/) ▶️ Otherwise, if you prefer to use **WhatsApp**, please join this other group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0) ▶️ And don’t forget to join our **EuroMeet Facebook group** for many more social events in Brussels:[ https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet](https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet) ▶️ Finally, we also manage a **professional networking group on LinkedIn** as well, for more easily retrieving each other's LinkedIn profiles and identifying people who also work in similar domains: [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/) . Come alone or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with **new friends, great memories, and maybe even some ideas on how to develop further your professional career!** See you this Friday! 🍻✨😀 . 📧 Got questions? Reach out to the **organizer**: **[gabriele.mogni@gmail.com](mailto:gabriele.mogni@gmail.com)** . Finally, if you have been happy with the overall experience of our Meetups, feel free to make a **voluntary donation to the organizers** via the following PayPal link, in order to help us continue to grow as a community and cover some of the associated costs, in a spirit very much similar to Crowdfunding 😊: [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=6UV2GMWCWS46L](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=6UV2GMWCWS46L) . Many thanks for your generosity! 😀 . *** **#BrusselsMeetup #ExpatsInBrussels #BrusselsSocialLife #BrusselsEvents #FridayVibes #EuroMeet #SocialInBrussels #BrusselsNightlife #MakeNewFriends #MeetupBrussels #SchumanAfterWork #WeekendVibes**

_IMPORTANT: To RSVP you will also need to register as a member [here.](https://forms.gle/PsmYJ3vQKocXQCAY6)_ **🏮 Please bring a red-light headlamp or torch (Decathlon has them).** Red mode is required to minimize light pollution, respect wildlife, and keep the peaceful night-walk atmosphere. As winter approaches and daylight fades earlier, we’ll take advantage of the calm, blue-hour mood for a gentle **late-afternoon walk through Parc de Woluwe** - one of Brussels’ most elegant urban parks. We’ll follow an easy loop along the lakes and the Woluwe River, enjoying that unique winter serenity: silhouettes of trees against the sky, reflections on the water, and the quiet shift from day to night. After the walk, we’ll warm up together with a drink at **Brasserie des Étangs Mellaerts**, our meeting and parking point. ### **🕯️ A bit of history, softly told at dusk** Created during the **Belle Époque** (1896–1898) as part of King Leopold II’s urban vision, the park was designed as a landscaped corridor linking Brussels to Tervuren. The gentle river, the chain of lakes, and the elegant avenues still echo that era’s idea of blending beauty, nature, and modern city life. ### **🕓 Plan** * Meet at **Brasserie des Étangs Mellaerts**, Bd du Souverain 275, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre * **Parking** available on site * Easy access via **Tram 39/44** from Montgomery or **Tram 8** from Roodebeek - get off at *Musée du Tram* * We start and end the walk at the ClubHouse, followed by warm drinks together ☕ ### **🌿 Expect** 🍁 Winter foliage, calm lakes, and soft evening light 🦆 Ducks, herons, maybe even a fox if we’re lucky ✨ A cozy, slightly scout-like night walk with red headlamps 🐕 Gentle pace - dogs welcome ### **💶 Symbolic Contribution** This recurring walk is **free**. If you’d like to support the Sunday Vacations community, you may make an optional **€5 symbolic contribution** to our non-profit ASBL. **UJAMAA ASBL** **IBAN:** BE35 7380 4663 9137 **Reference:** Woluwe By joining this event, you agree to the Sunday Vacations [Terms & Conditions](https://www.sundayvacations.com/terms), [Privacy Policy](https://www.sundayvacations.com/privacy) & [Code of Conduct](https://www.sundayvacations.com/code)

In 2025, IHL conducted a survey to understand how internationals in Leuven and the surrounding areas were doing. One thing internationals mentioned they needed more of was mental health support. So we are launching Mental Health Meetups at IHL. Each month, different topics will be featured relating to mental health. The events will be hosted by mental health professionals, bringing their expertise to the international community. These events will be in a variety of formats. Some will be informational, conversational, interactive, etc. It's a safe space to participate how you would like (active or passive). **Theme for this event:** *Grief and Joy During the Holidays* Being far from "home" has unique benefits and challenges any time of the year, but for some of us the twinkling lights of the winter season press on the pain points of our longing and loneliness quite forcefully. As the days get darker and the wind colder, we find a moment to build our own community. This evening holds a small group format that adapts to the needs of those participating. We seek to create safety and warmth and to come together to share our sorrow and our joy. You do not need to have prior group therapy experience to attend, but a willingness to share, try something new, and empathize with others are all helpful.

Making new friends in a new city doesn’t need to be a struggle at all.

**☀️On 21st December**, we'll gather for a **shamanic drumming ceremony to honour the winter solstice** \- the longest night of the year and a turning point when the light begins to return\. The solstice marks both an ending and a new beginning, a time to **release what no longer serves us**, to leave the old year behind, and **to step into wintertime and the New Year with clarity and purpose.** Through the rhythm of the drum, we will connect with the heartbeat of the earth and journey to the shamanic worlds, **opening a space for reflection, renewal, and the setting of intentions for the year to come.** **PRACTICAL INFO:** 🪶 The event is open to everyone, regardless of age, gender or previous experience in shamanic drumming and/or other spiritual practices. 🪶 You do not need to wear special clothes, only clothes you will feel comfortable in. 🪶 We will provide you with a mat and cushion to sit on, and if you wish, you can bring a light blanket, to keep yourself warm and comfortable during deeper states of meditation. 🪶 Languages of the event: English & French 🪶 Usual number of participants: 10-15 🥁 Participation fee: 40 euros 📍**Location: Brussels (exact place to be announced)** 🌀 For more info and registration, [click here to visit our page](https://justinspiring.org/shamanic-ceremony-winter-solstice/). ✨🙏🏼 Looking forward to sharing this ceremony and honouring the winter solstice with you! _________________________ Eirini, your host, has been practicing Shamanism for 27 years, and organising ceremonies, courses and workshops for the last 7 years in Brussels. She is a spiritual guide and shamanic ceremony facilitator, as well as an intuitive and trauma-informed coach, also offering private sessions of shamanic soul retrieval, soul guidance and energy transmission.

If you have a ball, please bring it... Let's gather at the Parc du Cinquantenaire close to the Tour de Tournai (https://goo.gl/maps/RsxFtTJydq92) and organize a *low-level* football match on the grass. Unless it rains badly as we're about to play, the game is on. Players of any age, weight, sex and size are allowed. Come as you are, at any time after 4pm. IMPORTANT REMINDER -- As Shitty Players, we don't bite or growl when someone misses the ball. We don't do penalties or yellow cards because we're so gentle we don't need them. We vaguely know of the existence of other rules like off-side but we'd rather ignore them than argue about them. We may or may not keep track of the score: this is a game where everyone wins. To help build the Team, come with 2 t-shirts white and black (or similar colors: light grey and dark blue etc). Beer session will follow on the grass, for those who survive till the end. You can also join the Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/176606662846112/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/b/3/600_460870931.jpeg

**✨** **Winter Solstice Drum & Spirit Ritual: Returning to the Silent Sun** ✨ 📅 **Date & Time:** Saturday, 21 December 2025 • 17:00 – 20:30 CET 📍 **Location:** Inner Spark Ashram, Woluwe Saint Pierre, Brussels 💸 **Price:** €47 per person (limited to 10 spots) 🗣️ **Language:** English (facilitator also speaks Spanish and Polish) **🎟️ Registration Information 🎟️** Register for the event via Ticket Tailor at the following link: [https://innersparklife.com/winter-solstice-drum-ritual-into-the-silent-sun/](https://innersparklife.com/winter-solstice-drum-ritual-into-the-silent-sun/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) **🌑 Description** As the calendar year reaches its deepest breath, we gather in the stillness of the winter solstice — the moment of the **“zero point,”** where culmination meets the seed of the next cycle. 🌬️✨ In this sacred container, we invite you to release the past chapter, reclaim your vitality 🔥, and align with your truth as the sunlight begins its slow return. ☀️ **This ritual is designed for you if you:** • 🔄 feel you’ve lived the year on autopilot, carrying mental noise and anxiety • 🧠 struggle to let go of what’s concluded and ruminate on unresolved past events • 💫 feel disconnected from your body and overly identified with your mind • 🔥 sense that you’ve lost your creative spark, spontaneous joy, or inner magic • 🌟 are seeking clarity on your direction and purpose for the coming cycle **🌞 Why Attend** By participating, you will: • 🌿 feel lighter, more at peace — leaving behind guilt, burdens, and tension • 🔍 gain inner clarity — sensing where you’re headed and what you no longer carry • 💪 reconnect with your power — rooted in your body, renewed in vitality • 🕯️ create a sacred pause — closing one cycle with awareness, beginning the next with intention **🥁 Agenda** 1. **✨ Introduction** – Understanding the energy of the winter solstice and the concept of the “Fourth Sun” or the returning light. 2. **🌑 “Zero Point” Practice** – A guided journey to reclaim hidden or stuck energy from the past year and consciously release it. 3. **🥁 Shamanic Drum & Spirit Ritual** – Drumbeats and movement as we traverse the four worlds of shamanic consciousness (lower, middle, upper, cosmic) and welcome the returning stillness and light. 4. **🤝 Sharing Circle & Integration** – Time for reflection, connection, and integration. **🧘 Practical Details** • 👕 Comfortable clothing recommended (optional: journal + pen) • 🍵 Light snack & herbal tea provided • 🌱 Small group (max 10) for depth and intimacy • 📬 Venue address & map sent after RSVP • ❤️ Bring an open heart and curiosity **📩 RSVP & Booking** Reserve your place by booking via Meetup RSVP, paying **€47** to confirm. 🌟 *Spaces are limited to 10 — first come, first served.* 🌟 **🎟️ Registration Information 🎟️** Register for the event via Ticket Tailor at the following link: [https://innersparklife.com/winter-solstice-drum-ritual-into-the-silent-sun/](https://innersparklife.com/winter-solstice-drum-ritual-into-the-silent-sun/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Ce samedi 20.12.2025 – Xmas Edition CATCH ME I'M SINGLE \| PLAISIRS D'HIVER \> MADAME MOUSTACHE BRUSSELS x COEUR A COEUR Facebook : [https://fb.me/e/3fdhZKIvp](https://fb.me/e/3fdhZKIvp) Vente flash : [https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/14605](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/14605) Plaisirs d'hiver Edition 80s 90s 2000s *** 𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐈𝐑𝐄́𝐄 𝐂𝐄́𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐔𝐌𝐄́𝐑𝐎𝟏 𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐆𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐄 🎉 COEUR A COEUR VOUS INVITE AUX PLAISIRS D'HIVER EN PREMIERE PARTIE DE SOIREE DES 22H00 TOUS CHEZ MADAME MOUSTACHE A quelques jours de Noêl, le SAMEDI 20 DECEMBRE, Cœur à Cœur t’embarque chez Madame Moustache, en plein cœur historique de Bruxelles, pour une soirée rencontres inoubliable ❤️ En collaboration avec les Labels : Les Belges Jeunesses, Just A Night , Expats in Brussels & Madame Moustache *** ✨ CATCH ME I’M SINGLE ✨ Grande Soirée Rencontres XXL \| Madame Moustache x Cœur à Cœur 🔥 Ambiance garantie, rencontres fun et vibes rétro 🔥 💌 Viens danser, échanger, rencontrer et t’amuser dans un décor unique — entre cabaret, cirque et fête foraine. Le tout, dans le temple de la danse bruxellois. *** 📅 Samedi 20 décembre ⏰ 22h00 📍 Madame Moustache : 5-7 Quai au Bois à Brûler, 1000 Brussels 🎧 DJ set \| Ambiance disco\, 80’s\, 90’s & 2000’s 💃 Dress code : Casual Chic or Xmas Chic or Red ;) *** Cette fois-ci, préparez-vous à danser sur les meilleurs sons old school, des 80’s aux 2000’s, remixés comme jamais. Venez rencontrer, échanger et vous amuser dans une ambiance chic et décontractée. Ambiance intérieure et extérieure, sur la terrasse et dans l’univers rétro de Madame Moustache. *** 🎟️ Vente flash : 5€ / 10€ 👉 Réserve ici : [https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/14605](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/14605) 📘 Événement Facebook : [https://fb.me/e/3fdhZKIvp](https://fb.me/e/3fdhZKIvp) (Entrées également disponibles sur place à 13€ ) *** 📍 Madame Moustache 5-7 Quai au Bois à Brûler, 1000 Brussels

Join us on the **Winter Solstice** \- the shortest day of the year \- for a spectacular light adventure\! We are heading to the **Luminexus Festival** in the beautiful domain of Terhills. ### **👇 How to Join** 1. Send a WhatsApp message "Your name + Lum" @+32 483 464 569 2. Buy your entry ticket online. **Let’s light up the darkest night of the year together! ✨**

Hello Bonjour \*\* **Join us on Sundays!** **We start with a meditation to connect with yourself and the entire Earth!** **Then you can be relieved from negative energies and be busted with life energy with the Pranic Healing session!** On Sundays 10:30 - 11:30 - Twin Hearts Meditation 11:30 - 12:30 - Pranic Healing Sessions (20 min session per person) The **Twin Hearts Meditation** increases your focus, the quality and quantity of your energy, therefore, your health! Get more connected with yourself with **Pranic Healing sessions**. The negative energies of your system are removed and then you are filled with prana, also known as life energy. **That improves your physical and your emotional health\*!** Reserve your spot here: [https://lightofpranichealing.be/clinics/](https://lightofpranichealing.be/clinics/). ^ Donation based **Reserving on our website makes it easier for us to know who will come since we have other meetup groups.** With kindness and sweetness, Juliana and Antonis \* Pranic Healing is not intended to replace regular medicine but rather to complement it. \*\* Nous parlons français aussi !

_IMPORTANT: To RSVP you will also need to register as a member [here.](https://forms.gle/PsmYJ3vQKocXQCAY6)_ Join Sunday Vacations for a cozy Saturday brunch at **Aksum Coffee House**, one of Brussels’ most beautiful cafés, where rich Ethiopian coffee, fresh Moroccan crêpes, and vibrant international vibes meet in perfect harmony. This is more than just brunch, it’s a relaxed way to start your weekend, meet new people, and enjoy a soulful spot full of stories and flavors. ### 📍 Where? **Aksum Coffee House – Galeries Sainte Hubert (Just a few steps from Grand Place) ### 🕚 When? **Saturday at 11:30 AM** Come hungry, curious, and ready to mingle! ### 🍽️ What’s on the menu? ☕ Fresh-roasted Ethiopian coffee 🥞 Moroccan-style crêpes & artisan pastries 🥚 Tasty brunch dishes (vegetarian options too) 🧾 Everyone pays their own order at the counter. ### 👋 Who’s joining? Expect a mix of international professionals, friendly locals, and Sunday Vacations regulars. Solo? New in town? Come anyway, this is the perfect place to connect. --- 🧡 **Limited spots** – RSVP early to secure your place at the table. By joining this event, you agree to the Sunday Vacations [Terms & Conditions](https://www.sundayvacations.com/terms), [Privacy Policy](https://www.sundayvacations.com/privacy) & [Code of Conduct](https://www.sundayvacations.com/code)

# **Band: Firefly Trace, caller Kenny Greer** Beginner lesson at 7:30, regular dancing begins at 8:00 **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

# Save the date! FUTURE MEETINGS! [](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/events/299189211//attendees/) [Hosted By](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/events/299189211//attendees/) [Dara T.](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/events/299189211//attendees/) This listing is information only. Each event will be scheduled individually. ## DO NOT TRY TO SIGN UP ON THIS LIST! January 12 , 2025 - Greek epiphany: Blessing of the Waters, Mad Greek Restaurant February 9, 2025 - Valentine's Day in Germany, Hillgarten Beer Garden, Hilliard March 15, 2025, Indian Holi Festival, Aab India Restaurant April 6, 2025 - Chinese: Hanchi / Qingming Festival May 4, 2025 - Japanese Golden Week, Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant June 8, 2025- Hawaiian King Kamehameha Day, Ohana Grill Hawaiian Restaurant July 5, 2025, 60's Nostalgia: Dance to the Moonbats, JT's Restaurant (Fabulous pub food and great beer, as well as dancing music). They play British Invasion music. Dining Out Fun Times Make New Friends ## Photos (1) [See all](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/photos/34336422) Add photos

As we prepare to enter a new year, the Burning Bowl Ceremony offers a powerful and heartfelt opportunity to let go of what no longer serves us and make space for new beginnings. You are warmly invited to join us for this sacred and reflective ritual. The Burning Bowl Ceremony is a beloved Unity tradition—an empowering moment where we release old patterns, worries, or limiting beliefs by writing them down and symbolically releasing them into the flame. This act of letting go opens the door to clarity, peace, and transformation.

**Caller: Gaye Fifer** **Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

You are invited to participate in one of Unity’s most meaningful and empowering traditions—the **White Stone Ceremony**. As we enter a new year, this sacred ritual gives you the opportunity to listen within, connect with Spirit, and claim a new name or intention for your life. In ancient times, receiving a white stone symbolized freedom, new identity, and fresh possibility. Today, we continue that tradition by holding a smooth white stone, entering a quiet meditation, and allowing Spirit to reveal a word, name, or message that reflects who you are becoming.