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Pickleball Group Class (Beginner)
Ready to learn a fun and exciting sport while getting some exercise? Our pickleball group classes offer a welcoming and supportive environment where you can learn and improve your skills while also making new friends. Our certified coaches will guide you through the basics of the game and help you to develop your technique and strategy. So, whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out, come join us for a thrilling and energizing game of pickleball!
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class
### **Cancellation Policy**
Credits will be considered used if class is cancelled within 24 hours before the start of the lesson
** 11D KUNMING/ DALI/ LIJIANG/ SHANGRI-LA SPRING ADVENTURES! **
**June Springtime in the cool Yunnan mountains is a nature lover's paradise**, boasting mild 13 deg. temperatures, blooming flowers, alpine mountain sceneries, mirror lakes and more!
It's the ideal time to explore the scenic landscapes, experience local culture, or relax and enjoy the breathtaking views.
This 11D Yunnan scenic tour takes you to iconic attractions and immerse you in the vibrant cultures of local minorities. Unique experiences include visiting lovely **cherry-blossom sites, exploring ancient villages, beautiful flower fields,** striking poses in Tibetan Finery, watching the award-winning spectacular "**Impression of Lijiang** **Show"** and more!
**BEST OF YUNNAN:**
**Ancient Towns, Snow-Capped Mountains, Cherry-Blossoms, Tibetan Charm etc.**
Yes, get ready to embark on an unforgettable 11-day Adventure through Yunnan, a land of timeless beauty and diverse culture. From the vibrant streets of **Kunming** to the snow-capped peaks of **Shangri-La**, this tour combines iconic destinations with off-the-beaten-path treasures, making it perfect for travelers seeking both adventure and cultural immersion.
**NOTE:** We cover more places, activities than any other Meetup Group or Tour Agency with All Meals Included.
**TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:**
* **KUNMING** \- Golden Horse\, Jade Rooster Arches\, Nanping Pedestrian Walking St\, Nanqiang Night Bazaar\, Western Hill\, Dragon Gate Scenic Area\, Cherry\-Blossom viewing sites etc\.
* **DALI** \- Erhai Lake\, Fengyayi Village\, Three Pagodas\, Chongsheng Temple\, Dali Anciant Village\, the South Gate\, Foreigner Street\, Xizhou Morning Market\, Xizhou Ancient Town\, Bai People Houses & watch their Dance Performances\, Traditional Tie\-Dye Cloth making\, Zhoucheng Village\, Niujie etc\.
* **SHAXI** \- Jianchuan County\, Shaxi Ancient Town\, Sideng Street\, Yujin Bridge etc
* **LIJIANG** \- Black Dragon Pool\, Wangu Tower\, Lion Hill\, Lijiang Ancient Village\, Sifang St\, Glacier Park\, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain\, Ganhaizi\, Baisha Village\, Blue Moon Valley\, Shuhe Ancient Town including the "Impession of Lijiang Show" & Ride the battery cart to White Water River etc\.
* **SHANGRI-LA** \- Stone drum Town\, 1st Bend of Yangtze River\, Tiger Leaping Gorge\, Dukezong Ancient Town\, Guishan Hill & the Largest Prayer Wheel\, Ganden Sumtseing Monastery\, Pudacuo National Park\, Shudu Lake\, Bita Lake\, Balagezong Scenic Spots\, Shangri\-la Grand Canyon\, Bala Tibetan Cultural Experience \+ High\-Speed 'Bullet\-Train' Rail Ride etc\.
End your adventure back in **KUNMING** with a visit to **Guandu Ancient town** & **Dounan Flower Market**, Asia’s largest, for a colorful and fragrant finale.
This spectacular adventure is ideal for travelers who want to experience Yunnan’s breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and diverse cultures—all in one incredible journey.
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**Cost: \*$1995** *(For First 12 Deposit Transfer or by 26 Apr. Thereafter, price shall be $2195 onwards as Hotels & the Service Providers increase their rates due to the school holiday high season)*
**Inclusions:**
1. Compulsory government taxes & handling fees.
2. Domestic Travel accident insurance.
3. Local English/ Chinese Speaking Guide
4. One-way **Bullet train** from Kunming to Dali.
5. One-way **HSR train** from Shangri-La to Kunming.
6. Comfortable private air-conditioned 38-Seater Coach. (Min 20 pax)
7. **Entrance Tickets**: All Entrance ticket/ Sightseeing bus/battery
cart/cable car/boat ride fees as listed in the itinerary; **Impression of Lijiang Show** ordinary seats included.
8. Full board ALL MEALS B/L/D Included as per Itinerary
9. 3 or 4 Star hotels with private bathroom
10. Airport & Train stations Group Transfers as listed on the itinerary.
11. (2) bottles of drinking water provided daily per person.
12. Experienced Tour Leader from Singapore.
**Exclusions:**
1. Flights to Kunming. (Airline Promo now @ $415 as at 8 Apr 2026)
2. Meals that are not specified in the tour itinerary.
3. Tips for your Local Guide and driver
4. Single room supplement fee [1,500 CNY or 283 SGD]
5. All other optional fees, activities, drinks, massage etc. not listed in the Inclusions above.
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**Note:** There will be a **Trip Briefing/ Q & A session** for all who have transferred the small $495 deposit and confirmed their slots.
**\*NO WORRIES OR RISK!** We believe you'll be mesmerized by this scenic trip and will gladly **REFUND** you the deposit (within 3 days) if after the 1st Group Trip Briefing/ Q & A Session, you or we decide that this scenic Trip may not be suitable for you. Thereafter, no refunds/ transfers can be made.
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**REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT:**
1. RSVP NOW (**Only 20 Slots)**
2. Transfer a small Deposit of **$495** to grab the **EARLY BIRD** **PROMO PRICE** to:
**TLC Adventure Tours Pte Ltd** via:
A) PAYNOW to UEN: 201615037Z or
B) Through ATM/Online to:
TLC - DBS Current Acct: 070-90238-1-9
3. Once you've transferred, **WhatsApp David (Hp. 9745 1777)** your proof of payment. (IMPT: INDICATE YOUR MEETUP AND EVENT - ShangriLa). Your slot is now confirmed and you'll be invited to the Trip Briefing/ Q & A Session once RSVP closes where we'll be sharing the specially-curated Itinerary with you and the Promo-flight to book. you'll have a chance to meet your fellow adventurers and all your questions answered.
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**Disclaimer, Indemnity and Terms of Participation:**
PLEASE READ THIS LINK FOR OUR T&Cs BEFORE YOU RSVP:
[https://www.tlcadventuretours.com/terms-and-conditions](https://www.tlcadventuretours.com/terms-and-conditions)
*By my participation on this trip, I agree to & accept TLC’s terms and conditions.*
*We reserve the right without prejudice to return payment and not permit participation - without the obligation to explain or give any reason.*
This Trip is organized by TLC Adventure Tours Pte Ltd (TA License: 02896)
Basketball Group Class (All Levels)
***Adult Basketball (Ages 18+) – “Game Ready”***
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, our adult sessions provide skill development, fitness training, and competitive play. These sessions focus on shooting accuracy, defensive strategies, and game execution, ensuring players stay sharp and active.
### **Address**
604 Elias Rd, Block 604, Singapore 510604
### **Schedule**
Thursdays 5PM - 6PM
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.
Western Boxing Group Class (All Levels)
Boxing is a combat sport that utilises punches, footwork, and head movement. Also known as “The Sweet Science”, it is best known for its efficiency of hitting without getting hit.
Students will be taught the proper mechanics behind generating fast and powerful punches, as well as evading punches through evasive movements and footwork.
Classes are taught in a controlled and conducive environment to ensure the safety of all members.
### **Address**
701A Yishun Ave 5, #02-01A, Singapore 761701
### **Schedule**
Thursdays 530PM - 630PM
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.
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Sailing on Sundays for enthusiasts, old salts and beginners
Welcome to my sailboat. **Please read this notice**. These are crew opportunities, not for passengers, non-swimmers, people afraid of the water or get seasick. Bring a change of clothes, a towel, a hat, non-marking footwear with heelstrap and sunblock. There is a toilet and drinking water on board. Participants like to contribute to expenses in appreciation of this opportunity.
**Also**, please confirm your attendance by SMS or Whatsapp on Saturday for sailing on Sunday, to avoid no-shows and missed sailings. No-shows deprive others of a place, so be responsible and remove your reservation if you are not attending, and please do it in good time. Places unconfirmed by Saturday will not be reserved, and I can't wait for you if I'm not sure you're coming. Keep me informed and reply to my messages. Don't be late. Thank you. Derek 9807-5827.
(JU) 青甘大环线自驾Qinghai - Gansu Self Drive Adventures
Thank you for your interest in our event. Please take a minute to understand AU's trip booking system for our paid events on Meetup.
* The minimum and maximum size for this event is 10 and 20
* Clicking on Going or Waitlist does not constitute a guaranteed spot in this event. By clicking on it, you will receive any updates posted by the organiser.
* We cannot reserve or hold any spot for anyone. Your participation can only be **guaranteed upon making a deposit**.
* This Meetup listing serves to inform you of our planned trip. You can get more information about this trip by contacting the Event Host (see details below)
驰骋西北,一次看尽山河的棱角与色彩。这是一条专为热爱自由与辽阔的你设计的青甘大环线自驾旅程,11天时间,用车轮丈量从湛蓝盐湖到七彩丹霞的每一寸瑰丽,让荒野、星空与丝路传奇成为你旅途中最真实的伙伴。
Charge into the heart of Northwest China, where landscapes shift from the sharp edges of deserts to a painter's palette of colors. This 11-day self-drive loop through Qinghai and Gansu is crafted for those who crave freedom and vastness. From sapphire lakes to rainbow mountains, let the wilderness, starry skies, and Silk Road legends be your most authentic travel companions.
✨ 高光亮点
✨ Trip Highlights
🪞天地之镜:漫步茶卡盐湖与察尔汗盐湖,在“天空之镜”与工业奇观中感受极致的纯净与辽阔。
Mirrors of the Sky & Earth: Walk across the crystalline surfaces of Chaka and Qarhan Salt Lakes, experiencing surreal purity and scale.
🚙荒野狂想:穿越柴达木盆地,在“火星”般的雅丹地貌和黑独山的墨色世界里,邂逅地球最原始的表情。
Desert Fantasia: Traverse the Qaidam Basin, encountering the planet's rawest expressions in Mars-like Yadan landforms and the ink-wash landscape of Heidushan.
🏞️丝路回响:走进敦煌莫高窟,在千年壁画前屏息;骑骆驼翻越鸣沙山,聆听风与沙的古老歌谣。
Echoes of the Silk Road: Hold your breath before the millennia-old murals of Mogao Caves, then ride a camel over the singing dunes of Mingsha Mountain.
🎨色彩史诗:目睹张掖丹霞的“上帝调色盘”,驾车穿越雪山下的祁连草原,完成视觉的终极盛宴。
A Symphony of Color: Witness the “God's Palette” at Zhangye Danxia, and drive through the Qilian grasslands beneath snow-capped peaks for a final visual feast.
🗺️ 简单行程详情
🗺️ Simplified Itinerary
D1 抵达西宁 | Arrive in Xining
D2 西宁办理驾照手续,青海湖-茶卡镇 | Xining (Driving Permit Formalities) → Qinghai Lake → Chaka Town
D3 青海湖下午茶,茶卡镇 | Qinghai Lake (Lakeside Afternoon Tea) → Chaka Town
D4 茶卡盐湖,察尔汗盐湖-格尔木 | Chaka Salt Lake → Qarhan Salt Lake → Golmud
D5 格尔木,戈壁雅丹-弧度星际夜奢酒店 | Golmud → Gobi & Yadan Landforms → Arcadia Starlight Hotel
D6 黑独山-敦煌 | Heidushan (Black Mountain) → Dunhuang
D7 敦煌莫高窟,鸣沙山月牙泉-敦煌 | Mogao Caves → Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Moon Spring → Dunhuang
D8 敦煌-嘉峪关关城,悬臂长城-嘉峪关 | Dunhuang → Jiayuguan Pass → Overhanging Great Wall → Jiayuguan
D9 嘉峪关-张掖丹霞,大佛寺-张掖 | Jiayuguan → Zhangye Danxia → Giant Buddha Temple → Zhangye
D10 马蹄寺徒步-西宁 | Matisi Temple Hike → Xining
D11 西宁送机 | Depart from Xining (Airport Transfer)
📅Trip Dates: 21 June - 1 July, 2026
📖Click to learn more👉 https://au.sg/QinghaiGansu26
📱Inquire now and begin your multi-dimensional mountain city adventure! wa.me/6589895060
🔘Indicate your interest for this trip. Tick "(JU) Qinghai - Gansu Self Drive Adventures (21 June - 1 July 2026)" on our CMB form
https://au.sg/CallMeBack
**Travel Bank Credit**
Beginning 1 January 2023,we help you save by giving you a 1% credit on your land tour to your personal travel bank account with us!
You can then use these credit amounts to offset any overseas trip with us or to purchase our merchandise. Read more about our [Travel Bank credit scheme here](https://www.liveopenly.net/aupassport.html)
**Pack a Friend**
Bring a friend on your adventure, and you'll score an additional 1% cashback. Your friend will also get a 1% cashback on their booking. It's a win-win for everyone! The best part?The more friends you refer, the more cashback you'll earn! The only requirement to be eligible for the cashback is that you and your referred friends must participate in the same trip. Read more about our [reward scheme here!](https://www.liveopenly.net/aupassport.html)
**Please refer to our T&C below**
\[https://www\.liveopenly\.net/terms\-and\-conditions/ terms\-and\-conditions\]\(https://www\.liveopenly\.net/terms\-and\-conditions/ terms\-and\-conditions\)
\*When you paid up for this event, it is understood that you have read, agreed to, and accepted the above terms and conditions.
**This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited(TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.**
🌄Briskwalk at Coney Island🐦🌳
🌿🌄 Brisk Walk @ Coney Island 🌳✨
Ready to escape the city and soak in nature? Join us for a refreshing afternoon walk through the rustic beauty of Coney Island 🌊🌿
📅 Date: Saturday, 20 June
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Meet-Up Point: Punggol Coast MRT
🕒 Meet-Up Time: 3:45 PM
Step into one of Singapore’s most unique eco-spaces 🌱 — where boardwalks meet wild mangroves, and every turn brings a new discovery. Keep an eye out for fascinating creatures like mudskippers, tree-climbing crabs, and vibrant birds 🐦
📸 Perfect for nature lovers, casual walkers, and photography enthusiasts — from macro shots to scenic landscapes, this place has it all!
✨ Walk Details
• Distance: ~6 km
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Duration: 1–2 hours
🎒 What to Bring
💧 Water bottle
☂️ Umbrella
🧢 Cap/Hat
🦟 Mosquito repellent
🌞 Sunblock
👟 Comfortable sports attire
🤝 Come walk, chat, and connect with like-minded people while enjoying the great outdoors!
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This is a casual, non-professional meetup organized for leisure and social interaction. Participants are responsible for their own safety, health, and belongings. Please be mindful of weather conditions and your personal fitness level before joining. We are not liable for any injuries, accidents, or unforeseen circumstances during the event.
See you there! 🌿✨
Sunday Morning Reading @ Yishun (Refuel)
Welcome! Gist below! :-)
1. Bring a book to the meet!
2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry).
3. Say hi to the folks.
4. Read!
5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :)
Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-)
This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance!
Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS13)
Pickle Ball (Punggol - indoor)
Welcome beginners and intermediate to join us. Please pm me to confirm your slot, or feel free to reach out if you have any enquiries. thanks 😊
Add my xiaohongshu id: 27421369691
欢迎新手 / 中等水平球友加入我们!如果有什么问题可以私我, 谢谢~
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Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).
Drunken Philosophy: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter
Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle.
**Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?**
In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox.
One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread.
Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for.
**Questions to wrestle with:**
* Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving?
* Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why?
* If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming?
* Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection?
* And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species?
* Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now?
As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)
We're going to GameArena! We'll be in-person at the GameArena Gateway for our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event. Come to play and showcase your games!
We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required).
[www.game-arena.co](http://www.game-arena.co/)
**Attendees:**
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games is all the better!
**Developers:**
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. For this event, light snacks from the bar and water will be provided!
Though you can purchase you own if you like at the bar:
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9)
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food.
Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).
Columbus, OH Open Men’s Group / Intro to Men’s Work
Interested? Contact Preston Moore
k.preston.moore@gmail.com
614-300-5989
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Engaging in men’s work is the new way to forge friendships while being open-minded to personal growth. Many men experience healthier relationships, personally and professionally, by engaging in this work.
Open Men’s Group is a container for men to share vulnerably without receiving judgment or feedback.
We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet.
Visit ManKind Project USA to discover more. https://mkpusa.org/
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



















