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**Sign-up closes on Feb 1st or when full** **We don't often run group trips to Yushan these days but we have quite a few people interested so we'll try and make this work. Not much time to get permits so sign up ASAP if you're keen!** **\*\*\*\*\*WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE\*\*\*\*\*** * Transport from Taipei to the mountain and back * Permits and accommodation (first night in a hotel (shared rooms) second night in the mountain cabin) * All the meals, from dinner on Saturday to brunch on Monday (excluding lunch on the Sunday) * Professional, native English speaking guide * Full Insurance * All entry fees * Minimum of 5 people needed. If we don't have at least 5 we'll cancel the trip and return any payments * Full refund if the trip is cancelled for other reasons (typhoons, road closures) * Winter safety gear (crampons, helmets, ice-axes) NOTE - this is a winter hike. You will be required to also carry crampons, an ice axe and helmet. We'll provide all these but you must have space available in your pack. This hike will be harder than a normal Yushan hike and could be -10C at the peak. Bring warm layers. Anyone who is struggling or not confident will be asked to stay at the cabin. The leader will decide and the decision is final. Sometimes conditions change for the worse and it may not be possible to reach the peak, or the peak may be closed by the national park. **SIGN UP FORM -** \*\*\*\* [Sign Up Yushan ](https://forms.gle/ZWZt92W2Cn2VNER69)\*\*\*\* Any problems, please email [ross@taiwan-adventures.com](mailto:ross@taiwan-adventures.com) An opportunity to go with Taiwan Adventures to Yushan (Jade Mountain), on an economical group trip. Due to the difficulty in getting permits, we rarely offer group trips to Yushan. Please read all the information below thoroughly and sign up soon, because the spaces will likely go quickly! This is an OVERNIGHT trip leaving Taipei on Saturday, March 7th and returning to Taipei on Monday March 9th. (If you work Monday to Friday, you’ll have to take Monday off) Included: Private transportation from and to Taipei for our group; dinner 1st night, breakfast and dinner 2nd night at the cabin, breakfast and noodles on the 3rd day; Your own bed\* in a hotel on the first night; Native English speaking guide, permits, and insurance. You need to bring your own lunch for the first day hiking. \*We’ll be staying in private rooms in a hotel near Alishan. You will have your own bed in a room with 4 other people. We might not be able to have separate men’s and women’s rooms. If you’d like a private room, tell us, and we’ll see what we can do, but it will cost extra. The second night will be in Paiyun Lodge and will be mixed company and probably mixed with another hiking group. **\*\*\*PRICE\*\*\*** If you're a full time student or you've been on another overnight hike with us, the price is $11,500TD pp. If this is your first hike with us, the price is $12,200NTD pp. We'll send you payment options after you sign up. **\*\*\*\*ITINERARY\*\*\*\*** Saturday (March 7th) - Meet at 1pm at Wanlong MRT Station, exit 2, Taipei. We'll drive for about 4 hours to Chiayi and have dinner. It’s another 1.5 hours to our hotel in Alishan. Meals Included: Dinner Sunday (March 8th) - Up around 7am, breakfast at the hotel and then drive 45 min to the trailhead. We’ll check in, then take the shuttle bus to the real trailhead. The hike to Paiyun Lodge is 8.5km and \~900m of vertical. It usually takes about 5 hours. Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner Monday (March 9th) - Up early (\~2am) breakfast and head to the main peak for sunrise. Hike back down to Paiyun Lodge for an early brunch (noodles), hike to the trailhead, and then drive back to Taipei. We expect to be back around 7:00-8:00pm. We'll make a brief stop at a 7-11 along the way for you to buy snacks/food. Meals Included: Breakfast, Brunch (noodles at the cabin) **\*\*\*\*\*WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING\*\*\*\*\*** (We’ll give you another packing list after you sign up) \- At least a 40L backpack \- Pack cover \- Sturdy hiking boots \(you will likely need to attach crampons\, running shoes are no use\) \- Fleece \- Raincoat \(essential\) \- Rain pants \(essential\) \- The ability to carry 2L of water \- Headlamp \(essential\) \- Toiletries and personal items \- Sunscreen \- Trousers \(not jeans or other cotton\) Sleeping bags will be waiting at the cabin for you (you can bring your own if you want but the cost is the same). Anyone who doesn't have the right equipment won't be allowed to start the hike. **\*\*\*HOW TO SIGN UP\*\*\*** Please complete the form at the link below. Please note that you are not fully signed up until we receive your payment. After you fill in the information in the link, we’ll send you an email with payment information. [Sign Up Yushan](https://forms.gle/ZWZt92W2Cn2VNER69) The payment is non-refundable and non-transferable unless we are unsuccessful in our permit application. Getting a permit can be difficult and we'll do our best to secure one. However in the event that we are unsuccessful, we will refund payments or rearrange the trip for another date. Be sure to read the group's rules, especially our refund policy: [Refund FAQ](https://www.taiwan-adventures.com/hikes-and-trips/faqs/#toggle-id-15)

小聚主題： **電商起手式-那些年沒人教的事 by 俊明** 很多人一直嚮往電商，但你真的知道什麼是電商嗎？電子商務因為不需要店面的關係，讓許多人誤以為他是個可以輕鬆跨足的產業類型，殊不知少掉店面之後\~更多了許多繁雜的操作細節需要了解，本次小聚就和大家分享我操作了近 30 個電商平台後，一些感想，還有早該知道的事。 🔹時間：3/8（週日）14:00〜16:00 🔹場地：圓林園青創基地 (圓林園滯洪池生態公園 2F) 🔹地點：[彰化縣員林市員林大道四段369號](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hFNXasXmUJ98ouFo8) 🔹費用：免費參加 現場為青創基地，有提供飲水機，場地可攜帶食物但請在活動後自行帶走垃圾。 **感謝 彰化縣政府青年發展處提供場地** 👉小聚的分享是練習表達很棒的場合喔！歡迎報名閃電秀或主題分享😉 注意：由於座位有限，如果您的出席有任何變化，請更改您的出席狀態，我們可以將座位安排給其他夥伴。 #WPTW **交通資訊：** * 自行開車：可停大勇街 [員林大勇停車場](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZrZPAhuZ53Wvggp49)，或往大同路方向也有多個停車場可使用 * 大眾運輸工具：員林火車站下車後騎乘公共自行車，約15分鐘距離。彰化公共自行車為 [MOOVO](https://www.ridemoovo.com/)，若有需要先行註冊綁訂扣款方式後，即可使用 APP 掃單車的條碼解鎖後使用。

**The Listening Room — First Gathering** So much of life happens in loud spaces and quick conversations that never quite go beneath the surface. The Listening Room is meant to be the opposite of that — a quieter space where people can slow down, talk honestly, and actually listen to one another. For this first gathering, we’ll meet in a small group and explore a simple conversation prompt together. The goal isn’t debate or performance — just thoughtful conversation and the chance to connect with others in a genuine way. Our prompt for this gathering will be: **When have you felt truly seen or understood by another person?** Everyone will have the opportunity to share if they’d like, but there’s absolutely no pressure — listening is just as valuable as speaking here. We’re keeping the group intentionally small so the conversation can feel relaxed and natural. Looking forward to meeting you. — Benny

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

This event is 2:30 - 4 pm Sunday. Conversation tends toward intermediate/advanced, but everybody is welcome. If you come and don't see us right away, keep looking. We could be anywhere in the restaurant.

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

Join Sacred Sound Alchemy Columbus for a transformative Sound Bath experience that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Immerse yourself in the powerful vibrations of various sound instruments like crystal singing bowls and rain drums, carefully orchestrated to balance your chakras and uplift your spirit. The soothing sounds will help you release negative energy, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation. This event is perfect for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a chance to connect with their inner selves. Whether you are new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, you will benefit from the harmonious frequencies that will resonate with your body and soul. Come and allow yourself to be enveloped in a wave of healing energy, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for life's next chapter. Please bring something comfortable to lay on like a yoga mat. Being a pillow for your head or for under your knees and a blanket to cover over yourou. The library can get cold. Bring some water to help flush your body for after the session.

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. *** Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).