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Poetry in the Park – International Day of Poetry 🌹📖 – Social Butterfly Club 🦋
On the International Day of Poetry, we’re meeting in the Rosengarten at Bürgerpark Pankow to write and share poetry together — in a simple, grounded way.
No stage.
No microphone.
No pressure.
Bring:
* A poem you love
* A journal + pen
We’ll sit on the benches, take time to write, and then gather in a standing circle to share — if we’d like to.
I’ll guide us through a few short writing prompts and we’ll do 2–3 rounds, depending on the group’s energy.
The focus is on presence, listening, and creative expression — not perfection.
Dress warmly — March can still be crisp.
Duration: approx. 75–90 minutes.
Afterwards, whoever wants can join for tea or coffee nearby.
Orga
This meetup is donation based. Your contribution helps keep this community alive and is highly appreciated. You can either contribute in cash or via Buy me a Coffee: [https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar](https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar)
Questions? Check our FAQs:
[https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/](https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/)
Meet your host
I’m Julia — a Berlin local who loves bringing people together. My path went from growing up in a dance school to studying philosophy to working in IT support, and somehow all of that led me here: hosting meetups and creating spaces where people can show up, relax, and connect.
Insta [https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/](https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/)
LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/)
About
The Social Butterfly Club 🦋 is a Berlin-based community that has been bringing people together for over three years. Each gathering is part of a larger framework designed to help friendships grow through shared experiences in the city — with a long-term vision of turning Berlin itself into a shared, playful experience.
**Curious to learn more about the Social Butterfly Club?**
You can explore the bigger picture and stay connected here:
[https://social-butterfly-berlin.kit.com/join](https://social-butterfly-berlin.kit.com/join)
Join our Telegram Group:
[https://t.me/+OnASVWZ7emhjYzEy](https://t.me/+OnASVWZ7emhjYzEy)
Support us with a monthly membership:
[https://steady.page/en/social-butterfly-club/](https://steady.page/en/social-butterfly-club/)
Women’s Book Club: The Left Hand of Darkness - Ursula K. LeGuin
This week we are discussing **The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin**
We look forward to seeing you!
Please remember to cancel your participation in good time if you are not coming. This will give someone else enough time to read the book and come to the meeting.
If you have book suggestions, would like to vote on our next reads, or join us for additional activities, please ask someone at the meeting to add you to our WhatsApp group.
Silent Reading / Creating Club at W66 (Saturday) [Luma to RSVP]
RSVP on Luma: [https://luma.com/70bh22dl?utm_source=Meetup](https://luma.com/70bh22dl?utm_source=Meetup)
Silent Reading / Creating Club is a gathering for people who enjoy focusing together in public.
Bring a book, a notebook, a sketchpad, knitting needles, whatever you’d like to spend a quiet hour doing. All projects and all participants are welcome.
This year is about creating more, quietly, consistently, and imperfectly. We're fostering an environment that supports that. If you’re building something of your own, you’re especially welcome here.
We’re building a community of readers and creators who value depth, presence, and shared silence. The magic isn’t just in the quiet hour — it’s in the people who return and make it feel like a familiar room.
(Please RSVP “yes” only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and others on the waitlist.)
This quiet ritual unfolds at **W66 Café**.
There’s no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the café and don’t bring outside drinks 🙂
No assignments, expectations, or pressure. Just a shared hour of intentional silence, followed by the opportunity for good conversation.
🕰 Our Agenda
**10:30 – 11:00**
Arrivals, ordering drinks/food, light social time
**11:00 – 12:00**
The Great Quiet Hour
(Read. Write. Sketch. Code. Think. Sit.)
**12:00 – 12:30**
Optional socializing — share what you were reading or creating, or simply continue in quiet focus.
## **🏡 House Guidelines**
To keep this space calm and welcoming for everyone:
• Silence during the focus hour (no calls or conversations)
• Put cellphones on silent mode
• If using technology, please avoid meetings or audio (headphones please!)
• Arrive before 11:00 if possible to minimize disruptions
Grunewald Vegan Hike
Let's go for a relaxing welcoming spring hike and enjoy good vegan company. We’ll meet at the platform of S Grunewald station, go to the Havel through the forest, take a break and then loop back through the forest on a different path to Grunewald station. Expect around 13 km, 4–5 hours total, including 1 lunch break by the Havel and maybe a dip into Teufelssee
* **Where**: Grunewald Bahnhof (meeting at the platform)
* **When**: Saturday 21st of March, around 11:00
* **Please note**: we’ll start walking at around 11:15 and won’t wait longer for late arrivals
* **Route**: about 13 km with a lunch stop by the Havel
* **komoot**: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2811168909
* **Vegan-only event**: bring your own vegan lunch. Sharing is welcome but always optional
* **What else do you need**: Swimsuit and towel if you want to take a dip into Teufelsee or Havel
* **Costs: €1** event fee (non-refundable)
**€1 event fee (non-refundable)**
The €1 fee helps cover the Meetup app fee and other small expenses, and any excess will be donated to animal rights NGOs. Please send it via the **PayPal details in the comments** (only visible to people marked Going) **within 48 hours** of RSVPing. No PayPal? Message me for the IBAN. **If the €1 fee isn’t received within 48 hours of RSVPing, your RSVP will be cancelled.**
We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable. Please respect boundaries. Harassment or disrespectful behaviour isn’t welcome and will mean removal from future events.
Hiking at "Mini Mountains": Märkische Schweiz (Buckow) - Schermützelse
For more information and bookings [click here](https://hikingbuckow.eventbrite.de).
Or copy and paste in your browser: https://hikingbuckow.eventbrite.de
Equinox Queer Walk: A Conscious Walk in Nature 🌿
This walk is designed for LGBTQ+ people and allies who want to go deeper. No substances, no pressure, no performance. Just movement, fresh air, and powerful questions to sit with as you walk.
The first hour takes us through the trees, following the path. The second hour brings us back to where we started, making a full circle.
Somewhere in between, something usually shifts.
Reflection questions are shared at the beginning. We walk in pairs and answer these questions to each other. There's no right answer. You don't have to share anything if you don't want to.
**This is for you if**: You're tired of socializing that stays on the surface. You want to be around queer people in a way that feels grounded. You're curious about your own inner world. You want community without the substances.
**What to bring**: Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate layers, and your presence.
Depending on the group’s needs, we might grab something to eat/drink after the walk at a nearby location.
Feel free to invite someone who might enjoy this conscious walk.
Come as you are. Looking forward to meeting you!
📍 Volkspark Friedrichshain, 10249 Berlin.
📅 Saturday, March 21st.
⏰ 11:00–13:00.
🚫 Sober & conscious event.
**Meeting point**: In front of the fountain at Märchenbrunnen, Am Friedrichshain, 10249 Berlin.
**Donation**: €5 minimum. Please pay at the beginning, no refund.
**Notalof**: no one turned away for lack of funds. If money is an issue, please send me a message or talk to me in person.
**Hosted by Kevin Martinez** — NLP Master Practitioner, Facilitator, and Coach helping people overcome challenges, navigate change, and become more resilient.
Köpenick Forest Hike 🌲🌊 with later on Coffee in Altstadt ☕🏰
2 EURO DONATION FEE PER PERSON IS REQUIRED (on site, in cash), to pay back the Meetup subscription fees and support my Events.
READ THE DESCRIPTION WITH THE INFO (IMPORTANT).
WHATSAPP LINK BELOW 📳
We meet at 10,45 o'clock at Köpenick S3 Bahn Station 🚉 :
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/LzwFbtEWpfX48BpY6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/LzwFbtEWpfX48BpY6)
I wait about 10 minutes for the people and then we take the Bus 169 to Rübezahl Bus Stop 🚐 at 11 o'clock
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/se9XdztEYDGhMief6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/se9XdztEYDGhMief6)
There is one bus every 10 minutes, so if we are a lot of people (as I hope 🤪) we can divide in 2 buses and the people of the first bus wait for the others at Rübezahl Bus Stop 🚐.
Once we reach the Rübezahl Bus Stop, we start our Hike following this path 🌲🌲🌊
[https://www.komoot.com/tour/2110316224](https://www.komoot.com/tour/2110316224)
The path is a loop of 15kms, so, at the end, we will come back to the Rübezahl Bus Stop again.
Bring your own food🍔 and drinks🥤, for the 15kms of Hike (we will pause where we deem appropriate).
After the Hike, for the people who want to go on to stay together, we can take bus/tram from the Rübezahl Bus Station to Altstadt Köpenick, where there are some Coffee Shops ☕ open on Saturday afternoon.
Of course, people who want to come back at home right after the Hike, can instead do it
You are free to stay shorter or longer 🙂🙂🙂
I do not provide a "personal support" for people who arrive after the second bus at 11,10.
You are responsible to check for the weather and decide if come or not.
Thanks for understanding.
If you have to contact me, make it via Whatsapp, not here on Meetup.
WHATSAPP COMMUNITY 💬 to find each other (join it, we use this group to find and synchronize us, as well as post photos)
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/157uLVXObKt1a4NqqvPa09NJW-050YBwHLW-7DbOD8R8/](https://docs.google.com/document/d/157uLVXObKt1a4NqqvPa09NJW-050YBwHLW-7DbOD8R8/)
Sierra Club Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Berlin Arabic Book Club Weekly Session
📚 **Berlin Arabic Book Club – Weekly Meetup**
Join us for our weekly book discussion. Whether you're reading a novel in Arabic, a memoir in English, or a philosophical essay in German, you're welcome to bring it and share a few thoughts. Each session is relaxed, with no required reading — just bring a book you’re currently into or one you’ve read and want to talk about.
### 🔸 What to Expect:
* We gather, grab coffee or tea ☕, and introduce ourselves.
* Each member briefly talks about their book (any language is fine: Arabic, English, or German).
* We open the floor for conversation, questions, or thoughts sparked by the books.
* Cultural exchange is encouraged!
### 🔸 What to Bring:
* A book you're reading or one you'd love to talk about.
* An open mind and curiosity.
**اللقاء الأسبوعي لنادي الكتاب العربي في برلين**
انضموا إلينا في لقاءنا الأسبوعي في مقهى **دندنة** الدافئ! سواء كنت تقرأ رواية بالعربية، أو مذكرات بالإنجليزية، أو مقالة فلسفية بالألمانية — فأنت مرحب بك لتشارك ببعض الأفكار عنها. اللقاء غير رسمي، ولا توجد قراءة إلزامية — فقط احضر كتابًا تقرأه حاليًا أو كتابًا أحببته وتود الحديث عنه.
### 🔸 ماذا تتوقّع؟
* نبدأ بالتعارف وطلب القهوة أو الشاي ☕.
* يشارك كل عضو نبذة عن كتابه (أي لغة مرحّب بها: العربية، الإنجليزية، أو الألمانية).
* نفتح المجال للنقاش والأسئلة وتبادل الأفكار المستوحاة من الكتب.
Silent Reading Club
Ditch the old book club, where everyone has to read the same book...this is better!
It works like this: Bring your own book. Come chat, have some tea or coffee, get to know your neighbors. Then we quietly read together, side by side, for about one hour, each one reading their own book, and afterwards we talk with each other about what we are reading.
The usual agenda:
- Arrival and introduction (~20 minutes)
- Silent reading (~1 hour)
- Discussion (~30-40 minutes)
- Join us for a bite at a local restaurant afterwards, if you like!
You may read in any language, you may read any book. We are a group of international residents of Berlin from many different countries, of all ages, and we converse in English. We welcome you!
No registration needed – the event is donation based. All funds support the Offenes Wohnzimmer.
Vegan apartment hunting *Please read the entire description*
Are you looking for a new apartment in Berlin or maybe even a house a little outside the city? Do you finally want to live with like minded people? Then join us for this event where we get to know each other, build groups with similiar interests and start looking for a new home together.
**Please be aware that this event is exclusively for vegan people.**
We'll be around 20 people and we are going to meet in the foyer of The Social Hub. After giving everybody time to arrive we will start at around 15:15 with a short introduction and continue with some games to find out what our preferences are. After that we'll create smaller groups based on our preferences and continue getting to know each other.
And finally after all this hard work, everybody is welcome to stay. We can continue talking and play games at the social hub or even go out for a vegan dinner.
📍 **Location:** The Social Hub, Alexanderstraße 40, 10179 Berlin
📅 **Date:** Sunday, March 22nd
🕕 **Time:** From 15:00 (3 PM)
**What do you need to bring?** Only yourself and your favorite game if you like to play afterwards.
**1 € event fee (non-refundable)**
The 1 € fee helps cover the Meetup app fee and other small expenses, and any excess will be donated to animal rights NGOs. Please send it via the **PayPal details in the comments** (only visible to people marked **Going**) **within 48 hours of RSVPing**. No PayPal? Message me for the IBAN. **If the €1 fee isn’t received within 48 hours of RSVPing, your RSVP will be cancelled.**
Sonntags-Grunewald-Wanderung mit Picknick [14km] (Hike/Walk)
**💶 3 Euro Gebühr (vor Ort, in bar / Paypal), um die Meetup-Gebühren zurückzuzahlen & inkl. ein bisschen Kleingeld für die Orga. Danke 🙏**
**🛑 Falls Du Absagen musst, sag bitte bis zum Vorabend um 18 Uhr ab.** 🤗 Zusagen sind bis kurz vor Start möglich.
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**🌞🥾🌲 Moderater Sonntagsausflug mit kleinen Pick-Nick-Stops.**
* Wir laufen entlang der Ufer von Schlachtensee, Krumme Lanke, Grunewald-See & Hundekehlesee
* Wir laufen quer durch die Sand-Dühne
* Pick-Nick auf Teufelsee
* Hoch zum Teufelsberg & dann zum Drachenberg mit schöner Aussicht über Berlin
* Pace: 3-4 km/h (gemächlich, Spaziergang eben)
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🚆 **Treffpunkt: S-Bahn Schlachtensee**
🚆 **Rückfahrt: S-Bahn HeerStraße**
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**💧 Empfehlungen:**
* Bring genug **Wasser oder Tee (1,5 Liter) mit, sowie ausreichend Proviant.** No Späti auf dem Weg, keine Stops an Restaurant oder Café geplant.
* Eine Sitzunterlage für die Pause (Gegen Feuchtigkeit & Kälte)
* **Bargeld** mitbringen: für Orga
* **Regensachen (vorsichtshalber)**
* **Trittfeste Schuhe (für Teufelsberg & Drachenberg)**
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💌 **Telegram-Group für Wanderer:** [https://spamannihilator.com/check/wandern/](https://spamannihilator.com/check/wandern/)
Die Telegram-Gruppe ist zum kommunizieren, falls jemand später kommt oder wir uns auf dem Weg aus den Augen verlieren.
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**👉 Rechtlicher Hinweis**
Auch wenn wir uns als Gruppe treffen und ich einen schönen Weg für uns herausgesucht habe, **bist Du voll verantwortlich für Dich selbst**.
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**💫 Let's have a good time**
Lass uns eine gute Zeit haben. Ein Ausflug ist immer frische Luft und gute Unterhaltung, dabei etwas sehen und erleben. Abends kommen wir erholt und mit roten Wangen nach Hause und freuen uns über einen schönen Ausflug 🌞.
🌎 **Mehr über mich und Abenteuer Freundschaft:**
Hi, mein Name ist Georg Preller. Ich betreibe die Webseite [www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de](http://www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de).
Ich organisiere regelmäßig Freundschafts-Workshops, Themen zur Persönlichkeitsentwicklung sowie Wanderungen, Spaziergänge und Ausflüge.
Das Ziel: Viele Menschen sollten gute Freunde finden & werden - und dabei Spaß haben.
**👋🏽 Get in touch & stay in touch:**
**✈ Telegram-Kanal: [t.me/abenteuer_freundschaft](http://t.me/abenteuer_freundschaft)**
für Termine, Workshops, Ausflüge & Kurzinformationen zu neusten Erkenntnissen aus der Freundschaftsforschung
**✉ Freundschafts-Newsletter:** [https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter)
Im Newsletter findest Du alle 4 Wochen das Neuste aus der Freundschaftsforschung. Oft schreibe ich seltener, nämlich nur dann, wenn es wirklich etwas Neues gibt.
**🔥 6 Zutaten großartiger Freundschaften**
Das 30seitige eBook: "Die 6 Zutaten großartiger Freundschaften" beschreibt, was eine gute Freundschaft wirklich ausmacht. Du erhältst das eBook zurzeit kostenlos mit dem Newsletter: [https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter)
**Für großartige Freundschaften in Berlin.**
**Ich freue mich, Dich zu sehen.**
Football and Picnic at Tiergarten
**Let’s Play Football! 🌱⚽**
Join us for a fun and relaxed game of football in the park. All skill levels are welcome, even those who enthusiastically chase the ball in the wrong direction!
This is a very non-competitive game. The only goal is to have fun, kick the ball around, and enjoy each other's company.
After the game, we will have a revitalizing vegan picnic in the park. Feel free to bring a small vegan snack to share.
Prefer to just watch and hang out? That is totally okay too.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
**Details**
📍 Tiergarten near Brandenburger Tor
(The exact location will be shared on the day of the event)
📅 22 March
⏰ 11:00 – 14:30
🌱 Please bring comfortable clothes, water, and a small vegan snack to share.
⚽ No football studs/cleats allowed.
**Please note**
• This event is weather-dependent. If the weather is very bad, the event may be cancelled. Please check the event page for updates.
• Everyone is welcome as long as you are Vegan or Vegan curious. Let’s keep the space respectful, friendly, and inclusive.
PlebWalk Berlin
Willkommen zum 19. PlebWalk.
Hast du Lust, einen entspannten Tag in der Natur zu verbringen, etwas für deine körperliche und geistige Gesundheit zu tun, über Bitcoin zu sprechen und Zeit mit tollen Bitcoinern zu verbringen? Natürlich sind auch Neulinge und zukünftige Bitcoiner willkommen.
LOS GEHT'S!
22.03.2026 Plebwalk Berlin Tegler Forst/See
Treffpunkt: S-Bahnhof Tegel
Endpunkt: S-Bahnhof Tegel
Uhrzeit: 14:00 Uhr (Bitte pünktlich sein! Die maximale Wartezeit beträgt 15 Minuten, so dass wir spätestens um 14:15 Uhr mit dem PlebWalk beginnen können).
Dauer: 3-4 Std
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel: S25
Strecke: 12,5 km Tegler Forst/See
Bei Fragen kontaktiert gerne die PlebWalk Telegram Gruppe (https://t.me/plebwalk_berlin).
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Welcome to the 19th PlebWalk in Berlin.
Want to enjoy a relaxed day out in nature, do something for your physical and mental health, talk about Bitcoin and spend some time with awesome bitcoiners? Of course, newbies and future-bitcoiners are welcome as well.
Meeting point: S-Bahnhof Tegel
Final stop: S-Bahnhof Tegel
Public Transport: S25
Meeting time: 02:00 pm (Please be on time! Max waiting time is 15 min so that we will start our PlebWalk no later than 02:15 pm).
Route: 12,5km Tegler Forst/See
For any questions, feel free to reach out to the PlebWalk Telegram group (https://t.me/plebwalk_berlin). (bearbeitet)
Buch-CaféIN: Silent Reading in Nature
ENG:
Looking for a quiet and green place in Berlin to read, walk and enjoy nature?
Welcome to our Silent Reading Café at CaféIN, a new series of peaceful afternoon gatherings at our inclusive cafe where you can enjoy your books, the silence and the beauty of the Spandauer Forst.
CaféIN is located in the middle of the Evangelisches Johannesstift campus which is surrounded by trees, calm paths and fresh forest air of the Spandauer Forst, one of Berlin’s most beautiful forest areas. Just a few minutes away you’ll find the Havel river, with its quiet waterfronts and small natural lakes.
Bring your book, find a cozy spot and enjoy four hours of silent reading. Afterwards (or even before that!), feel free to take a nature walk along the Havel, explore the forest paths, or simply stay in the café with a coffee and a piece of homemade cake!
What to expect:
• 4 hours of silent reading
• cozy, inclusive atmosphere
• nature all around you
• Havel river & lakes within walking distance
• access to Spandauer Forst for forest walks
• delicious coffee & homemade cakes
• a small bookshelf you can borrow from
Read. Relax. Enjoy. A quiet moment in nature without leaving Berlin.
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Suchst du einen ruhigen, grünen Ort in Berlin, um zu lesen, spazieren zu gehen und die Natur zu genießen?
Dann willkommen im Silent Reading Café im CaféIN – einer stillen Lesereihe im Grünen, direkt am Spandauer Forst.
Das CaféIN liegt mitten auf dem Gelände des Evangelischen Johannesstifts, umgeben von Bäumen, stillen Wegen und frischer Waldluft. Der Spandauer Forst, eines der schönsten Waldgebiete Berlins, beginnt direkt vor der Tür. Und nur wenige Gehminuten entfernt fließt die Havel vorbei mit ruhigen Uferwegen und kleinen natürlichen Seen.
Bring dein Buch mit, such dir einen gemütlichen Platz und genieße 4 Stunden stilles Lesen.
Danach (oder auch davor!) kannst du am Havelufer entlang spazieren, die Waldwege erkunden oder einfach im Café bleiben – bei einem Kaffee und einem Stück hausgemachten Kuchens.
Was dich erwartet:
• 4 Stunden stilles Lesen
• eine ruhige, inklusive Atmosphäre
• Natur direkt vor der Tür
• Havelufer & kleine Seen in Gehweite
• Zugang zum Spandauer Forst für längere Spaziergänge
• leckerer Kaffee & hausgemachter Kuchen
• ein kleines Bücherregal zum Ausleihen
Ein stiller Moment in der Natur – ohne Berlin zu verlassen.
Sierra Club Events Near You
Connect with your local Sierra Club community
April 8th Book Club Meeting
This Month's Book: *On A Sunbeam* by Tillie Walden
Join us for discussion at the Granville Public Library from 6 to 7pm.
Follow us on Instagram: @granvillepridebookclub
Nature Loving Fest | Spring Edition
Join us for the Spring edition of [Nature Loving Fest](https://www.facebook.com/events/895148649812928), a small, thoughtfully curated outdoor gathering celebrating vegan eats, handmade goods, and the beauty of the season.
Formerly known as our Vegan Pop-Up, this new chapter reflects what the event has always been — a space rooted in nature, community, and intentional living. Expect around 20 local vendors offering seasonal vegan eats, small-batch bakes, handcrafted goods, and earth-conscious products.
Come support local makers, share good food, and celebrate the beginning of a new season with us.
Admission is Free.
March Book Club Meetup
Welcome, readers!
Our March read is **_The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver._**
The story follows Taylor Greer, a young woman from rural Kentucky who leaves home for the West, only to find herself unexpectedly becoming the guardian of an abused Native American toddler named Turtle. In Tucson, Arizona, they form a makeshift family with a diverse group of people, including Guatemalan refugees and a single mother, exploring themes of motherhood, community, belonging, and finding hope in hardship. The story blends humor with serious issues, creating a story about finding family in unexpected places.
Looking forward to discussing with everyone!
We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.**
Happy reading! 📖
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!
Powell Gold Star Referral Club Meetup
We meet at lunch each week and each meeting follows a fairly organized agenda. First all participants pass their business cards around. Then each member and guest is invited to give a one-minute overview of their company and what is a perfect referral for the week. We always have a 10 minute presentation from one of the members about their business in more detail. And finally we pass referrals. You're welcome to visit. Nobody is ever put on the spot. Bring plenty of cards!
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country.
Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply.
### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?**
Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment.
## **Why Join?**
* **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance.
* **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space.
* **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection.
## **The Ideal Group Leader**
The ideal group leader
* Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community.
* Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us.
* Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind.
* An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection.
* An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms.
* Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus.
## **Our Impact**

Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported:
* A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being.
* An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging.
* Said they would return again.
We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself.
### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based**
Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission!
Every contribution helps us:
* **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization.
* **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year.
By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic.
## **Come Join Us!**
We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection.
🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside
🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application
🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind
Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831
First Book Club Meet Up!
This will be the first ever Book Club Meet up for this group!
* We will be discussing Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose (if you would like a free EPUB copy of this book to read on kindle, message me & I can send you the ebook)
* ***Changed the book from Daggermouth due to it being independently published and hard to find in print****
* Feel free to attend even if you haven't started or finished the book ◡̈ !
* Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too!
* Even if the meetup event shows full, you are welcome to come. If you can no longer attend the event, no worries, just please try to update your status on meetup for it.


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