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Our picnic will be at Montrose Park (3099 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007). Please, bring your prepared dish, beverages, snacks or dessert; and enjoy your time with other amazing French speakers, speaking French. We will provide Plates, Cups, Eating Utensils, Napkins and an Ice Chest for drinks. All members+family (including children)+Significant others+Pets+friends are welcome! If you haven't decided yet on what you are going to bring, we would like to give you a tip. Otherwise, bring whatever you are comfortable with. This has worked in the past, so please help make it a fun, food & drink filled event by following the instructions below: 1. If your last name is A- H : something like meat, veggies, etc. 2. If your last name is I- O : something to drink (alcoholic or non). 3. If your last name is P- Z : something for the table (side, salad, dessert, etc). Food should be ready-made. ***You MUST bring a plate or a drink to participate.***

Learn to manage stress and achieve self-growth through simple relaxation and Meditation. Heartfulness Meditation is a simple, modern, methodical approach to meditation. Rather than homing in on your breath or repeating a mantra, you simply focus inward, on your heart, to cultivate inner strength and serenity. Heartfulness meditation is gaining traction in recent years. It focuses on the heart, allowing individuals to connect with themselves on a deeper level, and ultimately achieve peace, relaxation, and clarity. It is a practice that encourages patience, self-compassion, and acceptance, helping cultivate a deeper appreciation for the present moment. This practice is offered with love and at no cost

Has it really been that long?!?! Join Kari Shevlin for the 30th Anniversary showing of the fabulous movie “The Birdcage.” Starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, it’s time to revisit this hysterical comedy. Tickets are now on sale at AMC Tyson’s Corner 16 for the first of only 2 showings, Sunday June 7th at 4pm. Aim for seats in row J or K center to sit as a group, if you wish! See you at the theater! Purchase tickets ahead of time here to reserve your seat: https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/the-birdcage-30th-anniversary-82775

Have you been thinking about trying self-defense training, but do not want a loud, aggressive, or overly competitive environment? This free intro class is a simple way to get started. Maryland Systema offers practical self-defense training for adults in Takoma Park with a focus on movement, awareness, breathing, posture, and calm under pressure. This class is designed for beginners and first-timers who want real-world self-defense training in a welcoming setting. You do not need experience. You do not need to be in top shape. You do not need a martial arts background. You just need to show up ready to learn. This is not a sport-based class built around winning points, memorizing routines, or trying to look impressive. It is a more practical approach to adult self-defense training that helps you stay balanced, aware, and functional when things feel uncertain. If you have been searching for self-defense classes in Takoma Park, beginner self-defense near you, or practical self-defense training for adults, this class is a good place to start. **What you will work on** * Breathing and staying calm under pressure * Movement that improves balance and mobility * Awareness and posture * Simple partner drills * Practical self-defense training for beginners **Who this class is for** * Adults new to self-defense training * Beginners looking for a low-pressure class * People who want practical self-defense instead of sport martial arts * Adults in Takoma Park, Silver Spring, Rockville, and nearby areas looking for realistic self-defense classes **What to wear** Please wear comfortable workout clothes. No uniform is required. **Why start with this class** This free intro class gives you a chance to experience the training, meet the group, and see whether Maryland Systema is the right fit for you before joining regular weekly classes. **RSVP** Reserve your spot and come try a beginner-friendly self-defense class in Takoma Park.

Starting in June 2026 Sunday 7PM Chess, will be alternating every other week with Saturday Night 8PM Chess. Casual Chess: informal skittles games or optionally with Clocks (Blitz, Rapid, Quick, or custom time controls). Meetups of Ashburn Chess Club are held on 2nd floor of the Wegmans supermarket, 45131 Columbia Pl, Sterling, VA 20166, located in the Dulles Centre Shoppes Plaza which is just off the Waxpool Road Exit on Route 28 expressway. To find the chess games, take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor mezzanine level. If there are RSVP the host will usually arrive a few minutes early to set up tables in the center mezzanine section located near the Kids Room with the TV. Guests, walk-ins, kibitzers are all welcome too; we request minor children to be accompanied by an adult, and we request only chess players RSVP, members and guests who are attending to play chess, so we have an accurate count of chessboards needed to set up.

**June is the Month of Gary: It's my Birthday month and I'm turning 60.** * What do I want for my birthday? **A Singles Tournament!** * When do I want it? **Sunday June 7th @ 12:30pm** * Where do I want it? **Hank's Oyster Bar!** * What DON'T I want? **Please, no presents, just your presence (I have enough stuff).** * Why do I want it? **What a great excuse to get all my Euchre friends together for my birthday (it ain't no cruise but "be there or be square").** **Entry Fee $25 - Bring Money to Hank's OR Feel free to use:** * PayPal = gwolanske@yahoo.com * Venmo = @gwolanske * Zelle = 703-568-1550 **Prizes:** * $150 for first place. * $125 for second place. * $100 for third place. * $ 25 for last place (Thanks for Playing) The **MORE** players that come the higher the prize money will grow. **PLUS** we will have the Hank's Snack Table again! **+++++++++++++++++++++** **The Location:** **+++++++++++++++++++++** **Hank's Oyster Bar (Second Floor)** 818 N St Asaph St Alexandria, VA 22314 [https://hanksoysterbar.com/](https://hanksoysterbar.com/) GPS: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/9c4JVfapgdM1P31w7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/9c4JVfapgdM1P31w7) **Free Retail Parking Around the Corner.** **(Elevator takes you to St. Asaph Street)** Colonial Parking 530 First St. Alexandria, VA 22314 GPS: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/FxZKeeVTPLdstNt16](https://maps.app.goo.gl/FxZKeeVTPLdstNt16) * There will be a snack table to nibble on as you play. * You'll order your main food and drinks from Hank's. * Hank's Sea Food and Hank's Pasta Bar will be available. **+++++++++++++++++++++** **Arrival / "Sitting Out" Table:** **+++++++++++++++++++++** * Arrive @ 12:30pm * Checked-in and in seats by 1:00pm * Estimate completion time 6:00pm * Late arrivals will be penalized 5 points * The last table (highest number) is the "sitting out" table if we have an odd number of participants. * Late arrivals will go immediately to the "sitting out" table. * If the late person completes a table of 4 they will join the "sitting out" table but that table will NOT play in the first "round". Those 4 players will reassemble at the end of the night to play their missing game while the scores are being tallied. **+++++++++++++++++++++** **Prizes:** **+++++++++++++++++++++** The cost is $25 to play. If we have 40 participants the prizes will be as such: * $150 for first place. * $125 for second place. * $100 for third place. * $ 20 for last place (Thanks for Playing) **+++++++++++++++++++++** **Understanding the Game / Tournament Play:** **+++++++++++++++++++++** * There is no instruction at the tournament. A basic knowledge and skill in Euchre is required. You don't need to be an expert to play at the tournament as people of all skill levels are playing. * If you consider yourself a good euchre player and haven't played with us before you are welcome to come. * We play stick the dealer and no steal the deal. * We only play 8 hands (every person gets to deal twice); this is standard Progressive Tournament play. * Your score and the score of the other team is recorded on your scorecard. * We don't play to a score of 10. Whatever score you have at the end of 8 hands gets recorded. * After game 5 we will have a brief intermission. * If the "sitting out" table has 3 people at it, we still have to figure out the proper rotation technique (TBD). * Tournament rules will be handed out before the beginning of play and each table will enforce them. If any clarification is needed please find an organizer. **+++++++++++++++++++++** **Partnering:** **+++++++++++++++++++++** * Numbers drawn will determine what your "player" number is. * You will be given a rotation sheet showing you the tables and partners you'll play for the tournament. * (Thanks Skutchie) **+++++++++++++++++++++** **Scoring:** **+++++++++++++++++++++** * The individual with the highest number of points wins. * In case of a tie, the person who held their opponents to the lowest number of points wins. * In case of a double tie we add the prize money for the tied categories and then split the total monies in half and each person gets bragging rights regardless of what their trophy says. **+++++++++++++++++++++** **Honoring your RSVP:** **+++++++++++++++++++++** If you find that you can't come please change your RSVP as soon as possible. Backing out under 24 hours is not fair to the other players. A tournament works best when we have groups of 4.

Higher Grounds – Arlington is part of a growing network of gatherings where we create space for thoughtful, authentic dialogue about what matters most. Whether we’re exploring the nature of happiness, the challenges and possibilities of midlife, spirituality, culture, capitalism, parenting, or the role of art and travel in a meaningful life, every conversation is shaped by the people in the room. There’s no set leader or rigid agenda—just a shared commitment to listen as much as we speak. We start with brief introductions focused on what makes you you (not your LinkedIn bio), then dive straight into whatever is on people’s minds. The direction of each meetup emerges organically, making every event unique. MANDATORY: PLEASE REVIEW OUR COMMUNITY GUIDELINES IN THE GROUP DESCRIPTION. Everyone is expected to engage in respectful conversations and listen deeply as well as share. We have a zero tolerance policy of sexual harassment and hate speech. Come ready to share, reflect, and connect with others in Arlington who are also seeking deeper conversations. Suggested Questions: Life Stages & Transitions * What did you think you'd have figured out by now that you're still completely winging? * When did you realize your parents' advice was for a world that no longer exists? * What are you finally old enough to stop pretending to care about? Suggested Questions: Identity After the Roles * Who are you when nobody needs anything from you? * What dream keeps resurfacing even though the "practical" time has passed? * How do you handle having the freedom you always said you wanted? Suggested Questions: AI & Being Human * What human experiences will AI never truly understand? * If machines handled all your have-to's, what would you actually do? * What becomes more precious as everything becomes automated? Suggested Questions: Belief & Meaning * What certainties have you given up, and what rushed in to fill that space? * How has knowing someone who died changed how you live? * What do you believe now that would shock your younger self? Suggested Questions: The Modern Psyche * What anxiety do you carry that previous generations didn't have? * Which of your survival strategies are you ready to retire? * What uncomfortable truth about happiness did it take you years to accept? Suggested Questions: Work & Purpose * When did you stop believing that your job would complete you? * What would you do for work if money and status weren't factors? * How has your definition of "making it" changed over the years? Suggested Questions: Relationships & Connection * What relationship dynamic do you keep recreating, and why? * When did you realize your parents were just people trying their best? * What kind of loneliness doesn't go away even when you're with others? Suggested Questions: Time & Mortality * What are you running out of time to say or do? * How differently do you spend your time knowing it's finite? * What will you regret not trying, even if you fail? Suggested Questions: Society & Culture * What social convention do you follow even though it makes no sense? * Which generation do you understand least, and what might you be missing? * What aspect of how we live now will seem insane in 20 years? Suggested Questions: Personal Philosophy * What rule for life did you create after learning something the hard way? * When did you stop believing that everyone else had it figured out? * What paradox about life have you learned to live with?

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**Notice the new time. We are now 2-5pm.** Bring your own board games! The MoCo Pride Center has a few games as well. Newcomers welcome! You don't need to know anything, we will teach you how to play! We do not serve food. Note that you can bring drinks and food, but plan to leave the place tidy. Some of us may also get food together afterwards. Info about the MoCo Pride Center: [https://www.mocopridefamily.org/pride-center-home](https://www.mocopridefamily.org/pride-center-home) The Center is close to the **Bethesda Metro Station**. It is on the 2nd floor of the **Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center**. Look for the **blue awning** that says Geste Beer at the cross of Old Georgetown Road -- the front entrance is directly to the left of this awning. The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Service Center has an attached garage, which is accessible on Edgemoor. Go past the Center, then turn right at the stop sign across from the Metro stop. The garage is your first right. Payment is mobile using the ParkMobile app.

Next up is Open City, the cafe of the National Cathedral. You can enjoy a drink and snack while you sit at the tables, or wander around the cathedral to find a subject. https://www.opencitycathedraldc.com/

Open gaming at Panera! New players welcome. We have many games on hand or you can bring your own. We are happy to teach or learn one of yours.

*Update: As of 5/31, all of the kayaks/canoes are reserved. We can only accept those who have their own kayaks. In April, I led a walk at this park through the forest. Now, we are headed back but to the water to kayak the Patuxent River. To participate, you must first register through **[ParksDirect](https://mdpgparksweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?display=graphical&module=RN&primarycode=PRP%20Rentals&_csrf_token=Vk6K030V0O093O2Z1Y3Q3Z5M5C59725S0Y5M4W5E441O6W5U5A5I015F474O5G6N595Y5G6H6A044K51551S5S4K4R4E1T695I6N57054J655B511H605Z584N6L603X4S)**. 1. Create an account 2. Click on the* "Browse" *tab and see* "Boat Rentals" *and click* "Patuxent River Park"* 3. Reserve your kayak or canoe online by searching for June 7th and selecting the vessel of your choice. Choose a 9:00am start time. 4. There are 10 single person kayaks, 2 two-person kayaks, and 5 canoes. When all the kayaks/canoes are reserved, we have reached our attendee limit. 5. Bringing a friend/partner? You will need to add them as a "family member" on ParksDirect. **When you make your reservation, message me to show that you have reserved a kayak/canoe. Then, I will move you from the *Wait List* to *Going.*** We will see some great water vegetation and birds, along with turtles and some fish. We will stop for lunch by pulling up to a small beach and dock with a picnic area at Mount Calvert Historical & Archaeological Park. Make sure to pack lunches and valuables in sealed bags "just in case." Then we'll head away from the main river and down the western branch. Total time on the water will be approx. 4 hours. Please be in physical shape to paddle for 4+ miles. Bring sun block, a hat, sunglasses, and water. Wear footwear that can get wet (water shoes preferred). You are required to wear a life jacket (provided) the entire time on the water. Costs: You will pay for your kayak via the ParksDirect website (33); The Adventuring's trip fee is 5; and, pay your carpool driver $3. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Kiss & Ride lot of the Largo Metro station or at 9:05 a.m. at the Visitor's Center parking lot. Afterwards, those who are interested will stop for lunch on the way back. Please click [here](https://adventuringlgbtq.com/Adventuring_Release_Form.pdf) to review our release form. When you RSVP to an event, you affirm that you have read and agree to the terms of the release.

In the year 2044, in the age of AI, a woman named Gabrielle (Seydoux) tries to purify her DNA by purging the inherited memories of her past lives. She (re)lives her life in 1910 Paris and 2014 Los Angeles, and as the procedure goes on, the lines between her worlds become blurred. These three timelines have a lot of connective tissue holding them together; certain symbols and motifs appear repeatedly, not to mention Mackay’s Louis, a figure whom Gabrielle seems drawn to in each lifetime. *The Beast / La Bête* can be streamed for free on Kanopy or the Criterion Channel. It's also available for rent on Amazon Prime, AppleTV and YouTube.

This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!

**$45 chose your own design**

This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them. Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance". Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.

Join us as we discuss our June pick: Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider! Book description: Even though she's not one of them, Brynn has spent her life among the Alaha, training to be a guard and waiting for the chance to attend the annual market hosted by the Kenta–the very same people who exiled her adopted community to a life at sea. Going to the market is a rite of passage eagerly anticipated by all young guards, but Brynn does not anticipate breaking a century-long peace treaty while there. Nor does she plan for the intense encounter with an enemy soldier that now threatens to unwind the fragile coexistence between their people–and everything Brynn once believed about herself to be true. Brynn's loyalty to the Alaha is tested when the truth of her identity is brought to light by this soldier who's taken an oath to bring her back to where she belongs. Narrowly escaping death on the violent high seas, Brynn's connection to the Alaha is further tested when she learns about the world of magic she's been denied. She was once certain of her fate and where she belonged, but the dark, knowing eyes of this stranger have her questioning everything, including her heart. Packed with knife fights and seafaring adventure, METAL SLINGER is the smash-hit start to the romantic fantasy duology, the Fire & Metal series

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