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May 27 | Pause. Reflect. Release. A Guided Healing Circle & Fire Release
๐ฟ Pause. Reflect. Release.
**A Guided Healing Circle & Fire Release Experience**
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Wednesday, 27 May 2026
๐ 7:00 PM โ 9:00 PM
๐ RYVE
Level 1, 38 Shafton St, Huntingdale VIC 3166
## A gentle space to slow down and reconnect
In the busyness of life, we carry so much quietly within us.
Unspoken thoughts. Old emotions. Stress, grief, or experiences weโve never fully processed.
We keep goingโoften without giving ourselves the space to truly pause.
This evening is an invitation to slow down.
To breathe.
To reconnect with yourself.
And if you feel readyโto gently release what no longer serves you.
## What to expect
This is a small, guided healing circle designed to feel calm, safe, and supportive.
โข Gentle grounding and guided reflection
โข Simple sensory awareness practices
โข A calm and welcoming group environment
โข Optional sharing (no pressure to speak)
โข A symbolic fire release experience
No prior experience is needed.
You are welcome exactly as you are.
## ๐ฅ Fire Release Experience
Toward the end of the evening, youโll be invited (if you choose) to take part in a symbolic fire release.
You may write down something youโre ready to let go ofโ
a past story, emotional weight, fear, or something youโve been quietly carrying.
As it burns, it becomes a moment of intention:
to release, to shift, and to move forward.
Many people describe this moment as grounding, emotional, and deeply liberating.
## A gentle, grounded approach
Throughout the evening, weโll explore simple awareness practicesโconnecting with your body, your breath, your emotions, and your inner sense of clarity.
Thereโs nothing you need to โget right.โ
Just come as you are and experience the space in your own way.
## A safe and supportive space
There is no pressure to share.
You are welcome to simply sit, listen, and be present.
This is not therapy or counselling,
but a guided space for reflection, awareness, and connection.
## Hosted by Vivienne Vu
Through her work with Kismetrix \| True Connection\, Vivienne creates spaces for presence\, emotional awareness\, and meaningful human connection\.
## Important Notes
โข Small, intimate group to maintain a safe environment
โข Optional participation in all activities
โข Please arrive on time to respect the group experience
## Limited spots available
This is an intimate experience and spaces are intentionally limited.
## By attending
You acknowledge this is a guided wellbeing experience and not a substitute for medical, psychological, or therapeutic treatment.
Men Being Well Gathering (IN-PERSON)
**You are invited to our men's conversation group, the Men Being Well program** run by Relationships Australia Victoria and Life Is Foundation. This free program is for men to meet, discuss and explore wellbeing through **connection**, **reflection** and **peer support**.
**IN-PERSON Men's Gathering on Wed 27th MAY at 7 to 9 PM**
Men Being Well hosts monthly Menโs Gatherings or conversation groups and several all-day Menโs Retreats throughout the year. Our events are aimed at positive mental health and wellbeing for men and include regular discussion about life issues and challenges. The relaxed format is welcoming and a safe place to reflect on your personal journey.
We hope you can join us in Canterbury, Melbourne and look forward to relaxed and thoughtful discussion. *Please contact us via email (or message us on Meetup) for address details and a brief chat if you are coming along for the first time.*
Please email us and join our mailing list as well: **menbeingwell@rav.org.au**
Visit our webpage for more dates and information about the Men Being Well program:
[www.relationshipsvictoria.org.au/relationships-wellbeing-courses/men-being-well/](https://www.relationshipsvictoria.org.au/relationships-wellbeing-courses/men-being-well/)
Regards from your Men Being Well Program Facilitators
Wednesday night Trivia at Victoria Hotel (THE VIC) Brunswick
Do you enjoy trivia nights? Curious about going to a trivia night?
Come along and meet others for friendship, fun and a relaxed night out.
Donโt worry, you donโt need to be a trivia buff to come along. Only a willingness to enjoy yourself.
Weโve had a lot of fun at trivia nights in the past ๐
Over dinner, snacks and/or drinks put your trivia knowledge to the test and get to know each other.
Trivia starts at 7:30pm. Meet at 7pm to get settled, order a pub meal/drink and have a chat.
This venue is a new one for the regulars who come along to our regular trivia nights.
Trivia at THE VIC gets busy so come early to secure a parking spot on Victoria St, Sydney Rd or side streets.
Please RSVP early to book table.
Cost: $5 (to cover Meetup Organiser fees)
Cash on the night or PayID to 0417 387 640
See you there,
Andrea
Dinner & Board Games Fortnightly CBD (We Play Board Games Melbourne)
UPDATE FOR WEDNESDAY 27th MAY 2026: The pub has booked another event at the back, the usual place for the meetup, so unfortunately board game event is moved to the stage area in the main pub for this time. Itโs not ideal, but if you are still coming please sit on the stage area, I was told there is sufficient lighting. Sorry about that.
Tarrant and I also wonโt make it this time as we are away.
Hi everyone, Stella & Tarrant here ๐
It's board game and dinner time every 2nd Wednesdays! Everyone's welcome, new or experienced board gamer. Let's play board games together, meet new friends if you want, and also supporting local restaurant buying their food and drink, coz the event is free.
๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ง'๐ญ ๐ ๐จ ๐ฌ๐จ ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐, ๐๐จ๐ณ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐๐
Meetup will be in the separate room at the back of their venue!
๐ง๐๐ ๐: 6pm - 10pm (but the pub is open till later if you want to stay around)
๐ช๐๐๐ง ๐ง๐ข ๐๐ซ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง: Meetup for dinner & drink while playing board games. Here's a one page PDF document explaining how it works - https://loom.ly/hTHo2cM. Basically, find some friends or make some new ones.
๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐: Bring your own games or play our growing board games library, teach others or join others games. We have flag system to help you find people to play with you. Here is the list of our growing games library, categories and with short description - https://loom.ly/fOKuaM4
๐๐๐: Zero. Nada. It's a casual get together, we're helping facilitating the meetup. All I asked is to please order food & drink from the venue, don't bring your own food and eat there, as the venue is a pub, they are providing the venue for free So please help local business ๐
๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐: Feel free to post in the comment if you have games you want to bring and teach others, try to organise people to play. Or if you want to join other people's game. We have a group via Aftergame (app/website) where you can organise a game as well here - https://aftergame.app/groups/we-play-board-games-melbourne-meetup-by-meeple-university-1386
๐๐ข๐ช ๐ง๐ข ๐๐๐ง ๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐: Melbourne Central, level 3. Melbourne Central station underneath.
There are various public carpark Wilson 300 LaTrobe and Secure Parking in the city. Or the Wilson carpark under Melbourne Central, entry is a set price after 5pm (at the time of writing).
And then plenty of public transport in the city ๐
To connect more to fellow board gamers, you can join the Facebook group that started the event here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/WePlayBoardGames
Thank you and hope to see you all then!
Stella & Tarrant
Caulfield Maccabi Toastmasters - welcoming public speaking group
**Would you like to improve at public speaking, in a fun, supportive environment?**
Come along to Toastmasters to learn how to write and deliver speeches, and have fun doing it!
Please visit [www.maccabitoastmasters.org.au](http://www.maccabitoastmasters.org.au/) and register your interest to attend in person via the **Contact Us** tab on the webpage.
We kindly ask that you arrive on time to avoid any disruption to the meeting.
**About Maccabi Toastmasters**
Maccabi Toastmasters encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to overcome public speaking nerves and to become confident and accomplished speakers!
* Would you like to improve your public speaking and presentation skills for work or school?
* How about overcoming the anxiety and challenge of providing constructive feedback and performance evaluations at work?
* Maybe you're looking to change jobs and would like to brush up on your communication skills and really impress the interviewer?
* Are you feeling anxious about an up-and-coming speech you have to give at a special event? A Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary, Bar Mitzvah/Bat Mitzvah, Engagement Party or Corporate function?
* Would you like to improve leadership skills?
* Maybe you're just looking to have fun by sharing your thoughts and stories in a entertaining and friendly social environment?
If you answered YES or MAYBE to any of the above, then you've found the right club!
Join us at our next meeting and see how friendly and entertaining our club is. Just come along and have some fun!
**What to know before attending a meeting**
Please **visit www.maccabitoastmasters.org.au/directions.html** for meeting information and directions.
Our website is a great starting place to find out more about the club and what to expect when attending your first meeting.
To assist us in running the meetings smoothly, we kindly ask you register your interest at least one day before attending.
Please note that video recording of the meeting or speaker is not allowed, with exception granted only by written permission from the club executive committee.
50+ Filmmakers/Actors Gather Every Wednesday - Join Us!
Join us every **Wednesday at 5 PM** at the Emporium food court (located behind Grillโd Burger Restaurant in the CBD, not near Melbourne Station) for a dynamic networking event tailored for filmmakers, actors, and film enthusiasts. Afterward, we continue the evening with Happy Hour drinks at a nearby bar and a chance to grab dinner together. Understanding that schedules vary, feel free to join at any time that suits you. Rain or shine, our community has gathered every week for the past year, maintaining a consistent and welcoming environment.
Our group has grown remarkably, with a **weekly turnout of over 50 participants**, blending newcomers with regulars to create a vibrant, diverse community. Feel free to bring friends interested in filmmaking; itโs a great way to introduce new faces to our expanding network.
Whether youโre a writer, actor, animator, or independent filmmaker, come share your experiences, discuss current projects, or chat about favorite films. This event fosters connections among like-minded individuals, encourages friendships, and opens doors for collaboration.
At **7 PM**, we move to The Carlton Club, a five-minute walk away, where we continue networking in a more formal rooftop setting over drinks and food. This change of venue offers an ideal environment to keep conversations flowing.
**RSVP** to help us gauge attendance and become part of a growing network of film professionals and enthusiasts. Though the event begins in the afternoon, the relationships you build here can last well into the night and beyond.
**What to Expect:**
*Our Wednesday meetup is primarily a large networking event for industry professionals. Thereโs no set theme, workshop, or speaker. Itโs a relaxed gathering where filmmakers, actors, and creatives can connect, discuss projects, share needs, and learn from each other. Conversations flow freely around the table, fostering an environment of growth and camaraderie. Beyond Wednesdays, we also host exclusive events such as table reads, cinematography workshops with Panasonic, member screenings, and more. Each week brings fresh dialoguesโsome participants discuss their weekend shoots, others exchange insights with seasoned producers and directors, and a few engage in filmmaking exercises. Itโs a space designed for creative engagement without strict structure or formal oversight.*
*Note: Our community emphasizes collaboration, friendship, and goodwill rather than promotional activities. If you wish to promote a workshop, course, screening, or similar event, please contact the organizers first. Promotional privileges are generally reserved for trusted, long-standing members.
Support Group Events This Week
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๐ถ Music Jam Picnic #2 โ Creative Connection Through Music ๐ถ
Hey everyone ๐
After a great first event, Iโm hosting a second relaxed afternoon music jam in Melbourne for people who enjoy creativity, connection, self-expression, and meeting new people.
This will be a safe and welcoming space to explore expression through music, whether youโre experienced or just starting out. Vocalists, instrumentalists, loop artists, songwriters, and people of all skill levels are welcome.
An amp, acoustic guitar, keyboard, and RC300 Loop Station will be provided, but feel free to bring your own instruments as well.
If youโve been working on original songs and would like to share them and get supportive feedback, thatโs also very welcome ๐
Feel free to bring food, drinks, instruments, snacks, or anything else youโd like to share with the group.
Please RSVP on the Meetup platform and also message me before the event date to confirm your attendance, as there will only be space for 3 females and 3 males to help keep the group balanced.
Weโll meet near Coulson Gardens Playground
35โ55 Chifley Dr, Maribyrnong VIC 3032
If you have any questions or you canโt find us on the day, please text me (Deborah), the event organiser, on 0422410522 ๐
Hiking for Health and Happiness! - Nillumbik Aqueduct Trail - Research
Starting outside Soul at Mickys Cafรฉ โ Research we will walk the Nillumbik Aqueduct Trail. The trail utilises the corridor of the historically significant Maroondah Aqueduct and is a family friendly trail. The aqueduct was an engineering feat, following the contours of the land from Maroondah Dam in Healesville to Melbourneโs storage dam in Preston.
The aqueduct has a relatively wide easement, picturesque setting, and a constant gradient, aside from the creek and road crossings.
The walk is suitable for most and dogs on lead are welcome.
In total we will cover approximately 9 kms in 2.5 hours.
For anyone interested afterwards we will meet for a coffee, chat and lunch at Mickeys after.
We look forward to catching up.
This is not an Event - Just a message to all of our Members!!!!
โข What we'll do
Hi Meetup members, we do not post any of our catch ups though Meetup.com anymore, once you've been approved for our private Facebook group, you will get all the details you need from us there. We have had to do this to protect our many members from fraudulent visitors. I hope you understand! Please still apply to join meetup, and then once approved through here, you will be sent the information required.
โข What to bring
โข Important to know
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Men's Group meetup
**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.**
How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently?
Then we will go into a topic discussion.
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**COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS**
\*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\*
1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group.
2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every manโs truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every manโs perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another.
3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up.
4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to โlook goodโ, have the โrightโ answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space.
5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each otherโs lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable.
6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where itโs needed.
Vision Loss Support Group: Guided Nature Walk
NOTICE CHANGE OF LOCATION.
WE WILL BE MEETING AT THE SHARON WOODS METRO PARK - THIS MONTH ONLY.
Sharon Woods Metro Park, 6911 Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
Enter the park from Cleveland Avenue and stay on the main park drive until it dead-ends into a turn around parking lot. We will meet at the Schrock Lake Shelter just off this parking area to the right.
We will be taking a Guided Walk with access very near the shelter, on the Edward S Thomas trail, an ADA flat, hard-packed gravel surface trail. This walk will be led by Carrie Keller, Outdoor Naturalist at the park, and Megan Richley, Inclusion Coordinator for the Metro Parks.
Wear sneakers or other shoes covering the entire foot.
Sandals or flip-flops are ill advised.
Sighted guides will be available.
Target audience for this group is persons who are visually impaired, especially those who have experienced recent loss, however, all are welcome, including family members and supports. Light refreshments will be served.
There will not be a Conference Call option for this meeting.
Westerville Queer Coffee Meetup
WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.
Father/Son Men's Group (Bi-weekly)
Join us every other Wednesday during the summer at 5:30pm at Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground. Starts Wednesday June 17th.
**Agenda**
5:30-6:15 Kids Play & Dad's Meet
6:15-6:45 Snacks & Father/Son Men's Group Circle
\- Simple intro Round
\- What are Dad & Son working on?
\- Various Topics for Fathers and Sons\(What does it mean to be a man? Etc\.\)
6:45-7 Close. Go get food or keep playing.
Mario will lead this group and hold the space. Generally, it is a laid-back, open group that can be modified to accommodate those who show up. If people want to go get dinner after, we can :) It's all about making friends and building a positive community.
Mario has led men's groups for several years, sponsored by Speak Your Mind, an Ohio Non-Profit organization with a focus on men's mental well-being. Click here to learn more about SYM: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind).
All events are non-denominational and donation-based. No one will be turned away for their beliefs or financial position.
Suggested donation is $5 per family per meeting (Covers the cost of meetup).
**Donation link**: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind
**Liability Waiver** to fill out before your first event (Required). This covers the non-profit in the event of any accidents. https://form.jotform.com/242207035182144
Contact Mario with any questions: 808-855-8831
Address: 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road Columbus, OH 43081
Follow signs to the back of the park (Inclusive Playground)
Monthly Game Day!!
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**Letโs have lunch and have some extra fun! Bring your favorite game! ๐ฅณ**
Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Hereโs a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this yearโs Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it โa sure-fired crowd-pleaserโ that โjust might be the feel-good hit of the year!โ Others say, โPaul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmerโ thatโs both โhilarious and deeply moving!โ
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: Weโll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan




























