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FRIDAY MORNING HIIT! đȘ
Where: Meet inside of Juan Pablo II park on the steps in front of Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario Church.
Donde: dentro del Parque Juan Pablo II en las escaleras al frente de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario.
What to bring: Water. Gloves are optional (we will do exercises on the grass, stairs, etc.)
Que traer; Agua. Guantes son opcionales (haremos ejercicios varios en el pasto, escaleras, etc.)
SANTIAGO LANGUAGE EXCHANGE | GRINCH PARTY | intercambio de idiomas | vivethink
# đȘđž **VIVETHINK PARTY LANGUAGE EXCHANGE â INTERCAMBIO DE IDIOMAS**
ÂĄBienvenidos a la experiencia Vivethink, el evento que estĂĄ revolucionando Santiago!
**DE 7:00 PM A 10:00 PM:** Vivethink Language Exchange
**DE 10:00 PM A 3:00 AM:** Vivethink Party
Si estås aprendiendo inglés, portugués o francés y no tienes con quién practicar, este es tu lugar.
Si quieres bailar, divertirte, conocer gente de todo el mundo y conectar mientras mejoras tu inglés, este es **EL** lugar.
Vivethink cuenta con karaoke, juegos de mesa, ping pong, mesa de pool, mini soccer, bar, restaurant, arcade **+ FIESTA de 10:00 PM a 3:00 AM**, profesores de inglés y español, y dos ambientes:
âš Zona de fiesta para soltar toda la energĂa.
đ€« Zona tranquila para conversar sin ruido.
**¿Quién puede venir?**
Cualquiera que quiera practicar, mejorar o empezar desde cero. AquĂ tu nivel no importa: tendrĂĄs actividades para romper el hielo, apoyo de profes y un ambiente Ă©pico para conocer gente nueva y pasarlo increĂble.
**ÂżDĂłnde lo hacemos?**
En un espacio privado, **NO en bares**. Nada de ruido insoportable, nada de obligaciĂłn a consumir del menĂș. AquĂ vienes a conversar, conectar y disfrutar.
Tu entrada incluye **una bebida (con o sin alcohol, +18)**, un snack o un regalo misterioso.
**ÂżPuedes venir solo?**
ÂĄObvio! La mayorĂa viene sola. En pocos minutos ya haces amigos de todo el mundo, esa es la experiencia Vivethink. Aun asĂ, si vienes con amigos, ÂĄmucho mejor! đ
**Y cuando termina el intercambioâŠ**
đ„ **ÂĄCOMIENZA LA FIESTA!**
**DE 10:00 PM A 3:00 AM (entrada adicional)**
SĂ, todos los participantes de Vivethink nos quedamos a bailar y a pasarla bien. +18. ÂĄHasta el amanecer!
Te esperamos. No te lo pierdas.
***
đșđž **VIVETHINK PARTY LANGUAGE EXCHANGE**
Welcome to the Vivethink experience, the event thatâs revolutionizing Santiago!
**FROM 7:00 PM TO 10:00 PM:** Language Exchange
**FROM 10:00 PM TO 3:00 AM:** Vivethink Party
If youâre learning English, Portuguese, or French and donât have anyone to practice with, this is the place for you.
If you want to dance, have fun, meet people from all over the world, and connect while improving your English, this is **THE** place.
Vivethink features karaoke, board games, ping pong, pool table, mini soccer, bar, restaurant, arcade **+ a PARTY from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM**, English and Spanish teachers, and two different areas:
âš Party zone to release all your energy.
đ€« Quiet zone to talk without noise.
**Who can join?**
Anyone who wants to practice, improve, or start from scratch. Your level doesnât matter here: youâll find icebreaker activities, teacher support, and an epic atmosphere to meet new people and have an amazing time.
**Where is it?**
In a private venue, **NOT in bars**. No unbearable noise, no pressure to buy from the menu. You come here to talk, connect, and enjoy.
Your ticket includes **one drink (with or without alcohol, 18+)**, a snack, or a mystery gift.
**Can you come alone?**
Of course! Most people come alone. Within minutes, youâll be making friends from all over the worldâthatâs the Vivethink experience. Still, if you come with friends, even better đ
**And when the exchange endsâŠ**
đ„ **THE PARTY BEGINS!**
**FROM 10:00 PM TO 3:00 AM (additional ticket required)**
Yes, all Vivethink participants stay to dance and have fun. 18+. Until sunrise!
Weâre waiting for you. Donât miss it.
Mindful Walk in the Park - Parque Padre Hurtado
**Join us for an uplifting and mindful walk in the park â a chance to pause, breathe, and reconnect.**
By slowing down our pace, tuning into our senses, and noticing the quiet signals that nature offers us, we create space to reconnect with our inner rhythm and the world around us.
During this experience, youâll move through a series of short, guided walking explorations. Each prompt invites you to explore both the inner and outer landscape at your own pace. After each walk, weâll come together for gentle moments of reflection, with optional sharing for those who feel like expressing whatever arose, before moving into the next exploration.
This mindful walk is ideal for anyone who wants to:
* slow down and take a meaningful break from daily busyness;
* reconnect with themselves and the natural world;
* cultivate presence, creativity, and a sense of grounding;
* enjoy warm, gentle group moments without pressure to share.
**Practicalities**
* Wear comfortable clothes and shoes â and come ready to move slowly, notice deeply, and let nature guide your attention.
* If you have a wristwatch, please bring it, so you wonât need to use your phone during the practices.
* Bring a pen and some paper for writing down insights.
* Please adhere to our WhatsApp group where I share the updates about our gatherings: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JSwO2AvooDH9ivpouRubdd?mode=wwt](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JSwO2AvooDH9ivpouRubdd?mode=wwt)
**Registration**
* Registrations are open until **Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at 18:00.**
* Please register here (Name & Contact): [https://forms.gle/RCxB7zkweKJBDUU9A](https://forms.gle/RCxB7zkweKJBDUU9A)
* And mark your attendance on the eventâs Meetup page.
* The meeting point will be shared with participants after registration.
**Price**
* 10.000 CLP
**About the Facilitator**
Martaâs mission is to facilitate safe spaces of presence, connection, and transformation. Her journey across four continents, in contact with diverse communities, social impact projects, and contemplative practices, has shaped the broad and deeply human perspective she brings today to the paths of self-knowledge.
With training in coaching, mindfulness, and circle facilitation, she guides individual and collective processes in which each person is invited to slow down, listen inwardly, and gain clarity to walk authentically toward what they wish to manifest.
LinkedIn Profile: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/martaganso/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martaganso/)
*LetÂŽs explore our inner and outer nature together!*
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FRIDAY MORNING HIIT! đȘ
Where: Meet inside of Juan Pablo II park on the steps in front of Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario Church.
Donde: dentro del Parque Juan Pablo II en las escaleras al frente de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario.
What to bring: Water. Gloves are optional (we will do exercises on the grass, stairs, etc.)
Que traer; Agua. Guantes son opcionales (haremos ejercicios varios en el pasto, escaleras, etc.)
English Party - Game Night Out in Santiago
You're Invited to English Party - Game Night Out in Santiago!
Possible games include, but are not limited to: Apples to Apples, Taboo, Code Names, Balderdash, Charades, and Pictionary.
We'll meet on Saturday night at a bar/restaurant near downtown Santiago at 7:30pm. Possible locations include, but are not limited to, Barrio Italia and Barrio Lastarria. Check the event chat for updates about specific games and the exact location. We'll eat delicious food and play games until around 10:00pm. If you come late you can always join in on one of the teams!
Come for the good food, fun game, excellent company, and English conversation!
The restaurant is so kind to let us all meet at their place, so please, everyone come hungry and order food and drink to support them! This game night is FREE - you only have to pay for your food and drink.
For those who feel moved to contribute to English Party, the completely optional suggested donation for this event is $3 USD. If you would like to make a donation, here is Shannon's PayPal link:
PayPal (USD):
https://paypal.me/ShannonMcEvoy?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Friends are welcome (if possible please have them RSVP too, or add them as your guest)
Can't wait to see you there!
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Welcome to English Party!
The purpose of our group is to encourage fluency in English while having FUN and making friends!
Our main activities rotate between arts and crafts, game nights, and music (YES - singalongs and karaoke!).
* Do you know some English, but freeze up in embarrassment when talking with native English speakers?
* Are you bored with learning English in a traditional classroom setting?
* Do you crave the challenge of communicating in English in real-life?
* Are you a fan of learning by doing?
* Are you an English-speaking traveler or expat looking to connect with locals?
* Do you enjoy Arts and Crafts? Boardgames? Singing? All of the above?
If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions, chances are you'd have a blast with us in our group!
We host both in-person (in Santiago, Chile) and online experiences. We would love to have you join us!
Follow us on Instagram at @englishparty.cl https://www.instagram.com/englishparty.cl/
Questions? Contact Shannon:
via DM on Instagram, @englishparty.cl
on WhatsApp - wa.me/56982143632
+569 8214 3632
Want to host a private English Party event for your company or team?
Check out the possibilities at:
www.englishparty.cl
Like what we do? Show us some love on Google! https://maps.app.goo.gl/ge9vCyFJyAthCYL3A
SANTIAGO LANGUAGE EXCHANGE | GRINCH PARTY | intercambio de idiomas | vivethink
# đȘđž **VIVETHINK PARTY LANGUAGE EXCHANGE â INTERCAMBIO DE IDIOMAS**
ÂĄBienvenidos a la experiencia Vivethink, el evento que estĂĄ revolucionando Santiago!
**DE 7:00 PM A 10:00 PM:** Vivethink Language Exchange
**DE 10:00 PM A 3:00 AM:** Vivethink Party
Si estås aprendiendo inglés, portugués o francés y no tienes con quién practicar, este es tu lugar.
Si quieres bailar, divertirte, conocer gente de todo el mundo y conectar mientras mejoras tu inglés, este es **EL** lugar.
Vivethink cuenta con karaoke, juegos de mesa, ping pong, mesa de pool, mini soccer, bar, restaurant, arcade **+ FIESTA de 10:00 PM a 3:00 AM**, profesores de inglés y español, y dos ambientes:
âš Zona de fiesta para soltar toda la energĂa.
đ€« Zona tranquila para conversar sin ruido.
**¿Quién puede venir?**
Cualquiera que quiera practicar, mejorar o empezar desde cero. AquĂ tu nivel no importa: tendrĂĄs actividades para romper el hielo, apoyo de profes y un ambiente Ă©pico para conocer gente nueva y pasarlo increĂble.
**ÂżDĂłnde lo hacemos?**
En un espacio privado, **NO en bares**. Nada de ruido insoportable, nada de obligaciĂłn a consumir del menĂș. AquĂ vienes a conversar, conectar y disfrutar.
Tu entrada incluye **una bebida (con o sin alcohol, +18)**, un snack o un regalo misterioso.
**ÂżPuedes venir solo?**
ÂĄObvio! La mayorĂa viene sola. En pocos minutos ya haces amigos de todo el mundo, esa es la experiencia Vivethink. Aun asĂ, si vienes con amigos, ÂĄmucho mejor! đ
**Y cuando termina el intercambioâŠ**
đ„ **ÂĄCOMIENZA LA FIESTA!**
**DE 10:00 PM A 3:00 AM (entrada adicional)**
SĂ, todos los participantes de Vivethink nos quedamos a bailar y a pasarla bien. +18. ÂĄHasta el amanecer!
Te esperamos. No te lo pierdas.
***
đșđž **VIVETHINK PARTY LANGUAGE EXCHANGE**
Welcome to the Vivethink experience, the event thatâs revolutionizing Santiago!
**FROM 7:00 PM TO 10:00 PM:** Language Exchange
**FROM 10:00 PM TO 3:00 AM:** Vivethink Party
If youâre learning English, Portuguese, or French and donât have anyone to practice with, this is the place for you.
If you want to dance, have fun, meet people from all over the world, and connect while improving your English, this is **THE** place.
Vivethink features karaoke, board games, ping pong, pool table, mini soccer, bar, restaurant, arcade **+ a PARTY from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM**, English and Spanish teachers, and two different areas:
âš Party zone to release all your energy.
đ€« Quiet zone to talk without noise.
**Who can join?**
Anyone who wants to practice, improve, or start from scratch. Your level doesnât matter here: youâll find icebreaker activities, teacher support, and an epic atmosphere to meet new people and have an amazing time.
**Where is it?**
In a private venue, **NOT in bars**. No unbearable noise, no pressure to buy from the menu. You come here to talk, connect, and enjoy.
Your ticket includes **one drink (with or without alcohol, 18+)**, a snack, or a mystery gift.
**Can you come alone?**
Of course! Most people come alone. Within minutes, youâll be making friends from all over the worldâthatâs the Vivethink experience. Still, if you come with friends, even better đ
**And when the exchange endsâŠ**
đ„ **THE PARTY BEGINS!**
**FROM 10:00 PM TO 3:00 AM (additional ticket required)**
Yes, all Vivethink participants stay to dance and have fun. 18+. Until sunrise!
Weâre waiting for you. Donât miss it.
Mindful Walk in the Park - Parque Padre Hurtado
**Join us for an uplifting and mindful walk in the park â a chance to pause, breathe, and reconnect.**
By slowing down our pace, tuning into our senses, and noticing the quiet signals that nature offers us, we create space to reconnect with our inner rhythm and the world around us.
During this experience, youâll move through a series of short, guided walking explorations. Each prompt invites you to explore both the inner and outer landscape at your own pace. After each walk, weâll come together for gentle moments of reflection, with optional sharing for those who feel like expressing whatever arose, before moving into the next exploration.
This mindful walk is ideal for anyone who wants to:
* slow down and take a meaningful break from daily busyness;
* reconnect with themselves and the natural world;
* cultivate presence, creativity, and a sense of grounding;
* enjoy warm, gentle group moments without pressure to share.
**Practicalities**
* Wear comfortable clothes and shoes â and come ready to move slowly, notice deeply, and let nature guide your attention.
* If you have a wristwatch, please bring it, so you wonât need to use your phone during the practices.
* Bring a pen and some paper for writing down insights.
* Please adhere to our WhatsApp group where I share the updates about our gatherings: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JSwO2AvooDH9ivpouRubdd?mode=wwt](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JSwO2AvooDH9ivpouRubdd?mode=wwt)
**Registration**
* Registrations are open until **Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at 18:00.**
* Please register here (Name & Contact): [https://forms.gle/RCxB7zkweKJBDUU9A](https://forms.gle/RCxB7zkweKJBDUU9A)
* And mark your attendance on the eventâs Meetup page.
* The meeting point will be shared with participants after registration.
**Price**
* 10.000 CLP
**About the Facilitator**
Martaâs mission is to facilitate safe spaces of presence, connection, and transformation. Her journey across four continents, in contact with diverse communities, social impact projects, and contemplative practices, has shaped the broad and deeply human perspective she brings today to the paths of self-knowledge.
With training in coaching, mindfulness, and circle facilitation, she guides individual and collective processes in which each person is invited to slow down, listen inwardly, and gain clarity to walk authentically toward what they wish to manifest.
LinkedIn Profile: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/martaganso/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martaganso/)
*LetÂŽs explore our inner and outer nature together!*
Nomads Brunch in Santiago
Calling all digital nomads in Santiago to join us for a night of networking and collaboration! Whether you're a freelancer, entrepreneur, or remote worker, come meet like-minded individuals who share a passion for remote work and exploring the world. Share your experiences, exchange tips and tricks, and maybe even find your next business partner or travel companion. Let's create a thriving community of Santiago-based digital nomads who support and inspire each other on our journeys. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the Santiago Nomads Meetup Group - see you there!
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Happy 8th Birthday, GOhio! @ Pins Mechanical!!! đ đ đš đ đ đ§ đ đ„ł đ° đȘ
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*GOhio!* turns 8!! đ„ł Come celebrate with us at [Pins Mechanical](https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/easton)! đ
**Summary**
Pins Mechanical Co. is a social entertainment venue that combines old-school games like duckpin bowling, pinball, and other classic arcade and table games with craft cocktails, local beers, and punch. The vintage-industrial atmosphere is designed for playful, face-to-face gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, offering a casual and lively alternative to a typical bar.
Pins' Easton location spans over 38,000 square feet, making it the largest in the United States. This massive entertainment venue features two floors, a mezzanine level with stadium seating, and three full-service bars. It offers 16 duckpin bowling lanes, two indoor bocce courts, and more than 60 classic and modern pinball and arcade games. For additional fun, the location is known for its two outdoor patios, an indoor slide, and an expanded patio pong setup.
**Activities**
As noted below, some machines take actual quarters. Pins has two change machines (one downstairs and one upstairs) that accept ones, fives, or tens (only), and return quarters (only).
* *Duckpin Bowling*
[Like Bowling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling) but with smaller balls, stubby pins, and no oil on the lanes. The cost is $9 per game per person.
* *Pinball*
[Who](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who)'s a [wizard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Wizard) on these [retro machines](https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15311)? At $1 per play, everyone! Takes quarters.
* *Arcade*
Play classics like Gorf, Pac-Man, Gorf, Donkey Kong, Gorf, Galaga, and Gorf! The best part is, there's Gorf! And all the arcade games are free!
* *Patio Pong*
The classic college party staple but bigger. Instead of tossing a ping pong ball into cups, you use a regular ball and oversized buckets. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Ping Pong*
The most popular sport in China! They have two ping pong tables downstairs and two more ping pong tables upstairs. For those of you who have studied topological spaces and set theory, you will know this means they have four total ping pong tables.
They have bubble gum dispensers with ping pong balls in them for 25Âą each. The dispensers take quarters. However, they also have racks where they store the ping pong paddles, and in these racks are slots for ping pong balls. It's not uncommon to see balls already here, so there's a chance you may be able to play ping pong for free if you want to.
* *Hookie*
You can't put your eye out! The safe alternative to darts: Hook thrown rings on a board. Outdoors on the upstairs patio, and free!
* *Bocce*
Like bowling, except thereâs turf and a lot more balls. You can also knock your opponentâs balls out of the way. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Foosball*
Everyone loves [foosball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football)! 50Âą a game. Takes quarters.
* *Giant Jenga*
Stack massive wooden blocks into a tower, then take turns pulling out one block at a time without collapsing the tower. There are four of these sprinkled throughout the venue (two downstairs and two upstairs, with one on each patio), and they're all free!
* *Skeeball*
There are three skeeball machines on the first floor (near the Gorf machine!), and they're all free!
* *Giant Connect Four*
On the outdoor patio upstairs, and free!
* *Bubble Hockey*
This is upstairs. Up to four people can play at once, and it costs $1. Takes quarters.
* *Cornhole*
There are two cornhole lanes upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Basketball*
There are two basketball machines downstairs. They're tucked behind the downstairs bar, so they're not always obvious unless you go look for them. They're $2 per play, and they take quarters.
* *NES and Sega Genesis video games*
These are collections, downstairs (near the Gorf machine!), of video games that you can play for free!
* *The Big Metal Indoor Slide*
This large two-story slide is for kids, and certainly no adults would ride this. After all, it's not like it's free or anything.
**Outdoor Patio**
Pins at Easton actually has two outdoor patios. But for our purposes, only the upstairs one matters. See, it will be winter and likely cold. But their upstairs patio has multiple ceiling heaters and two massive gas fire pits that put out a ton of heat. Sitting out here may be a real option.
As mentioned above, the upstairs outdoor patio has one of the venue's two Patio Pong setups, one of their multiple Giant Jengas, the Giant Connect Four, and Hookie.
**Food**
Pins doesn't serve food, but there's a [Mikey's Late Night Slice](https://www.latenightslice.com/) next door. This Mikey's is basically an extension of the Easton Pins; there's a large open doorway between both establishments. Mikey's has a fountain dispenser with Coke products.
You can also get Coke and Diet Coke (but not Coke Zero, like you can at Mikey's) at the bars in Pins, but I think the quality of the soda pop from Mikey's fountain is better than that from the bar hoses Pins uses to dispense soft drinks.
You are also quite allowed at Pins to either bring food in or order it in via your favorite delivery app.
**Parking**
I recommend parking in the [Worth Garage](https://eastontowncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parking-at-easton-updated-file-sept-25.pdf). It's literally right next door to Pins, and it's free as long as you park on Level 2 or above.
They recently started charging people to park on Level 1, and you pay for parking on this level the same way you pay for street parking in Columbus, with the [ParkColumbus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkmobile.parkcolumbus&hl=en_US&pli=1) app.
I've seen them enforce this by ticketing people's cars, but I don't know how they actually compel payment. The garage is not a public street that actual cops can write you tickets for parking illegally on. If you have an actual ticket from a cop that you don't pay, they can go so far as to issue a warrant for your arrest. But all Easton has, seemingly, is, "[Please pay our ticket](https://eastonpreferredpark.com/)." Still, in my ongoing efforts to eliminate needless stress and aggravation from my life, I just park above the first Level.
The actual address of the garage is [4049 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4049+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388a86de3af559:0xc1dc8b4661fc834f!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11sgzjp4ml?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). However, your GPS is stupid. The actual entrances to the garage are on the cross steets Brighton Rose Way and Fenlon St, not Worth Ave. Just keep this in mind once you get to the garage.
**Where we'll meet**
I'll post in the comments where I am. People will obviously want to explore different areas of the venue over the course of the event (and there's a lot to explore), but please just let me know (as in, come find me) once you've arrived.
**Peroration**
Come on out and say hi! đ
SOL in Columbus, OH - a Smart-guided Short One-way Loop Bikeway Tour
***FREE TOUR TICKET FOR ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL MEETUP MEMBERS***
Use Promo Code **MEETUP2025** to get your free ticket and route smart guide at [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-in-columbus-oh-a-smart-guided-short-one-way-loop-bikeway-tour-tickets-769120860197](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-in-columbus-oh-a-smart-guided-short-one-way-loop-bikeway-tour-tickets-769120860197)
You can do the tour solo/with your favorite peeps, or try to generate a group ride of Meetup CycleNuts by RSVPing here and posting the day and time you are interested in others joining you. Either way, have fun on your memory-making adventure, and thank you for being a CycleNut!
### SOL in Columbus, OH
\- A Smart\-guided Short One\-way Loop Bikeway Tour
Short One-way Loop (SOL) in Columbus on bikeways. The smart-guided tour is mostly through scenic riverside parks with a quick downtown peek. All of that in 10 miles!
83% of the route is bikeway, and the rest is Google Maps designated "bicycle-friendly roads". This short ride passes through several beautiful riverside parks. Passing through downtown the route runs alongside Huntington Park baseball stadium, Nationwide Arena hockey stadium, near North Market (worth a stop if you enjoy markets with lots of tasty treats), within a few blocks of the state capitol, convention center, art museum, center of science and industry, several first-class hotels, and much more (see Points of Interest list below).
Easily, anywhere along the way, the tour can be detoured to nearby points of interest. This smart-guided route comes with CycleNuts' 50% downhill guarantee. Sweating is optional. If your bike has gears, you might use them to climb in a few spots. All bikes are appropriate for this smart-guided tour (even a single-speed if you do not mind walking your bike up the spots mentioned). The route is shaded about 50% of the way. Sweating is optional - you set your pace, starting time, and touring agenda.
Points of interest:
COSI
Scioto River
North Market
German Village
The Scioto Mile
Brewery District
Huntington Park
Nationwide Arena
Columbus Union Station Arch
Greater Columbus Convention Center
**The Meetup plan = Show up, Rally with whoever else shows up, and Roll following the smart-guided instructions.** This is a smart guided tour route that can be ridden any day or time, solo or with others. It is only posted with a repeating set time and date with a tour leader to fit the Meetup format, and, more importantly, to encourage you to get out and ride when it is convenient for you. **If you are going to ride it and would like the company of others, then simply RSVP and post in the comments when it is that you are going to ride - date and time.**
Take pictures/videos and share. Have fun!
***This is a repeating event on the calendar***\*, but the date and time do not necessarily need to be what is posted. **If you are interested in riding with a group, then simply RSVP and leave a message in the comment section** giving the date and time you would like others to join you. If you are interested in riding by yourself or with your private group of friends, then simply do it.\*
***The mission of this format is to create a catalog*** *of free group tour routes available for CycleNuts to ride as a group, or solo, in an area spanning several states. **The goal is to get people out cycling** either in groups or solo. **The vision is a cycling community with resources** available for bike tours, bike talk, and a format for lives experienced at the speed of bike.*
Fun Friday: IS THIS THING ON at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us for a top-reviewed comedy-drama and the latest from director Bradley Cooper, IS THIS THING ON! The film is based on a true story follows a middle-aged man in a struggling marriage who seeks in purpose as a stand-up comedian. Hereâs a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: As their marriage quietly unravels, a faces middle age and an impending divorce. He seeks new purpose in the New York comedy scene while trying to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether or not love can take a new form. The film is directed by Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born, Maestro) and stars Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Christine Ebersole, Sean Hayes and Bradley Cooper.
TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4jx0Xgc_Pc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4jx0Xgc_Pc)
BUZZ: The film is earning an 89% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it âanother terrific relationship study from Bradley Cooper and an ideal platform for Will Arnett's dramatic chops.â Following its world premiere at the NYFF, critics called it âa warm and hilarious comedy-dramaâ and âone of the most memorable and heartfelt films youâll see all year!â
PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:15pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 6:45 and 7:00pm! Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater. When you arrive, let them know youâre with the Movie Group admission and concession discounts! And donât miss the best part of the night, food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Parking Tip: Park in the lot near Brassica, and youâll be conveniently located between the theater and restaurant.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
What Causes Your Roller Coasters in Life?
Do you sometimes feel like you do well in life then something happens and you slide back, never quite getting ahead.
At this Meetup you'll find out how to identify what actually causes the lows, the highs and everything in between. More importantly youâll get the secret of how to gain control over your life so the highs are higher and the lows go away.
Wouldnât it be nice to stop the wild roller coaster ride for good? Or at least make it a fun roller coaster ride, with more ups and downs.
There is a hidden factor that will be going over and youâre going to be quite surprised what it is and how much it affects your life.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is hosted at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center.
Oscar Watch International: NO OTHER CHOICE at the Gateway Film Center + TAKOREA!
Join us as we get together to see the winner of the Best International Film at TIFF and a triple Golden Globe nominee: NO OTHER CHOICE! This top-reviewed dark comedy satirical thriller follows a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. Hereâs a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: The film follows a desperate paper industry expert who decides to kill off his competition to be assured of the job he seeks to maintain his way of life. The film is co-written / produced / directed by Park Chan-wook and is based on The Ax by Donald Westlake. It stars Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran, and Cha Seung-won.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcz-RXMCyco
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews as the Venice International Film Festival and later at the Toronto Film Festival where it won the International Peopleâs Choice Award! It just received 3 Golden Globe nominations for Best Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor for Lee Byung-hun. It was also selected as the South Korean entry (and likely nominee) for Best International Film at this yearâs Academy Awards!
MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:00pm 4K showing and meet in the upstairs lobby area between 1:35 and 1:45pm! Tickets $11.25 via the GFC website and includes online ticketing fee. Advance purchase is advised. Once you have yours please list your seat number in the Comments below.
DINNER PLAN: The new burger place isnât open yet but weâll still try someplace new! And someplace where the cuisine matches the film! Join us immediately following the movie at nearby TAKOREA, located just downstairs and next to the theater! Weâll try to grab the trio of tables just inside the door, which should work perfectly for our group!
MENU: From small plates to tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and bowls, they have a wildly inventive menu that offers a âKorean-Mexican fusion conceptâ that serves âdelicious food that everyone can enjoy!â Popular entrees include tacos, nachos and burritos made with Bulgogi beef, pork carnitas, Korean fried chicken, and even BBQ Tofu, along with traditional sides, chips and a variety of dips. For the vegans in the group, the BBQ Tofu Burrito is listed as âvegan friendlyâ and that combo of ingredients can be used in just about any entrĂ©e! And, if youâre not into Korean food, they have several straight-Mexican options as well! You can check out their menu here: https://www.takoreacbus.com/menu
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, youâre covered for the night!
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, youâre covered for the night!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Board Games at Easton
Join us at Easton Town Center for a casual evening of board gaming. Play from our library or bring one of your favorites to share. We usually bring along Catan, Ticket to Ride, Cascadia, etc...
We'll be set up at the Donatos Pizza Party Room. It was free for us to reserve, but you may want to buy a drink or go in on a pizza.
Why Easton? Although there aren't any board game stores / cafes here, it's a nice area. More importantly, this event coincides with LifeTime Fitness Parent's Night Out, so our kid will get babysat. If you happen to be a member of Lifetime you too can get free babysitting and play some games.











