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National Trails Day Hike: Shenandoah National Park Dickey Ridge Loop
Join PATC for a hike to celebrate National Trails Day in Shenandoah National Park. Members of the PATC Trail Patrol will lead a curated hike through the historic trails surrounding the Dickey Ridge Visitor's Center in the North District of Shenandoah National Park. Enter the park at the North Entrance in Front Royal and proceed to Dickey Ridge Visitors Center (17065 Skyline Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630) Meet at the PATC information table behind the Visitor's Center at 10:00 AM.
**Fee: SNP requires a $15.00 per person or $30 per vehicle entrance fee unless you have an SNP park pass, or national park pass.**
Hike Leader: Scott Schroth
Hike Name: Dickey Hill Loop
Start/End Time: 1000-1300
Distance: 5 miles
Duration: 2.5-3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1050ft
Route: Start from Dickey Ridge Visitor Center, follow the Sneed Farm Loop trail clockwise, then the Fox Hollow trail counter-clockwise, and return to Dickey Ridge Visitor Center.
Route:
Trail Map Links:
NPS - [https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/DickeyRidgeArea_RoadTrail.pdf](https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/DickeyRidgeArea_RoadTrail.pdf)
Gaia - [https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=14.3/-78.2005/38.8716&knownRouteId=12254](https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=14.3/-78.2005/38.8716&knownRouteId=12254)
**Notes:**
RSVP here by 6 pm the evening before. If you need to cancel, please change your RSVP by 6 pm to allow others to move off the waiting list. (Canceling after 6 pm may result in being designated a "no show" which may affect your ability to sign up for future PATC hikes.)
Use Meetup Comments for routine questions and comments, and to arrange carpools. Call hike leader Scott at 703-582-1195 if urgent. Note there may be spotty cell service in the park, so the leader may not receive last-minute calls or messages.
Consider becoming a member of PATC to both enjoy the trails and support their maintenance: [https://www.patc.net](https://www.patc.net/)
Billy Goat Trail Section A
**Billy Goat Sections A weather permitting. This will be limited to ~10 people to ensure we can move through the hike together and don’t hold others up.**
**Length is 4.7 miles. About 2 miles true hiking and 3 miles walking on a flat path.**
**We will schedule this again in the future so more people can attend.**
**This is not a trail that we can have 30-80 people on so unfortunately if you aren’t part of the confirmed and you are on waiting list you will have to come another time.**
**If you want to carpool or need a ride please post in the chat. Parking is 20 or 30 dollars. If you have an America the Beautiful parking pass it is free.**
**We will leave at 935 so please don’t be late.**
Come Play: Games at Sherwood Regional Library
Ready to play? Whether you love complex strategy, clever card games, or social deduction, come join our community of friendly players.
Space is limited to **25 attendees**, so grab your spot early!
Feel free to bring a favorite from your own collection or simply pull up a chair and learn something new.
Covered beverages and light snacks are welcome.
**We'll be in Room #4 on the second floor. The library's elevator is broken, so you'll need to take the stairs. When you enter the library, the stairs are to the back and right.**
🔥 60-Minute Full-Body Circuit Training Workout
🔥 60-Minute Full-Body Circuit Training Workout
⏱️ Structure Overview
We will meet at the volleyball court in Founders Park in Alexandria, VA
Warm-up: 10 minutes
Main Circuits: 40 minutes
Finisher: 5 minutes
Cool-down: 5 minutes
🟢 1. Dynamic Warm-Up (10 Minutes)
Perform continuously, 30–45 seconds each:
Jumping jacks
Bodyweight squats
Arm circles (forward/backward)
Walking lunges
Inch-worm walkouts
High knees
Glute bridges
Push-ups (easy pace)
Goal: Increase heart rate + activate major muscle groups.
🏋️ Main Workout (40 Minutes)
Format:
3 Circuits
4 exercises per circuit
40 seconds work / 20 seconds rest
Repeat each circuit 3 times before moving on
Rest as long as you want between circuits
Cool down 5 Min
IMPORTANT!!!!!
Liability statement:
I understand that I am responsible for exercising at my own pace and within my own physical limits, and for monitoring my condition during participation. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with my participation and agree that I attend entirely at my own risk. I hereby release and hold harmless the organizer, and affiliated parties from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising out of or related to any injury, medical condition, loss, or damage that may occur as a result of my participation.
LM: Spruce Knob/Seneca Creek (~19 miles)
Veronica's Spruce Knob trip later in June reminded me that I really want to hike this area, but I'm busy that weekend. Come do a relaxed exploration of Spruce Knob/Seneca Creek with me earlier in June! On Saturday and Sunday, we will cover \~11 miles and \~8 miles respectively, depending on which campsites are available near the falls. Here is our planned route on Caltopo ([https://caltopo.com/m/N970BF1](https://caltopo.com/m/N970BF1)).
This is a great trip for "applicants" (meaning that this is your first DCUL trip), so I'll reserve 5 applicant spots out of 10 total spots. Because I'm setting those spots aside, it may look like the trip is already full, but if you're an applicant, join the waitlist and I'll add you from there. If this is your first DCUL trip, please send me a list of your gear. You can learn about membership ranks [here](https://dculbackpacking.com/about/membership/). And no worries if your gear isn't ultralight.
This is a low mileage (LM) trip. Read about DCUL's trip ranks [here](https://dculbackpacking.com/about/tripranks/).
We'll meet at the Vienna metro (north side parking lot) at 8 am on Saturday and drive to the Spruce Knob Parking Lot ([Directions](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hEs3TR7Ggpvi2Pce9)), arriving around 11:30 or noon and start hiking from there. There are a lot of water features and at least one water crossing that may be deep, so you might want to bring sandals and other things that can get wet. If it's warm, some might go swimming! Saturday evening we'll camp nearish to Seneca Falls, depending on which campsites are available. Sunday we'll pass by the site of a plane crash from the 80s. We'll stop for lunch on the drive home.
DCULers have maps! Some options:
* Purple Lizard Dolly Sods-Seneca Rocks ([https://www.purplelizard.com/products/dolly-sods-seneca-rocks-map](https://www.purplelizard.com/products/dolly-sods-seneca-rocks-map))
* [https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5433335.pdf](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5433335.pdf)
* Caltopo [https://caltopo.com/m/N970BF1](https://caltopo.com/m/N970BF1)
**Waiver**: By RSVPing to this trip or any other DC UL trip, you agree to these guidelines and to DC UL's waiver liability terms ([https://dculbackpacking.com/about/liability-waiver/](https://dculbackpacking.com/about/liability-waiver/))
**Carpool**: As per our carpool policy, riders should pay drivers $0.10/mile. Total driving distance is around 334 miles, so all non-drivers should expect to pay $35 or so to their driver.
Hiking and Horses at Shenandoah
Giddyup for an outdoor adventure day trip! Fitness + fun!
Please see the details below. For those who want to participate in the horse ride, we need a $5 deposit by Friday 5/29. Once you've signed up we'll be in contact to collect that. Note: if you're over 220 pounds the stable would like to know in advance, so please message me here.
Itinerary for the day:
* We'll start the morning with a hike at Shenandoah National Park (9am)
* Enter Shenandoah National Park at the Thornton Gap Entrance Station. From there, go South and you'll see the "Panorama" parking area across the street.
* We'll meet there and hike either the Mary's Rock trail (https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/marys-rock-summit.htm) or the Pass Mountain Loop trail (https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/pass-mountain-loop.htm
* Lunch nearby (12pm)
* Ride Horses on a 1 hr trail together (2pm)
* This is at Jordan Hollow Stables, near the park:
* 675 Pine Grove Rd, Stanley, VA 22851 (Note: the owner tells us that it's best to enter the name of the stables into GPS rather than the address, because the address will take you to their house.)
* Also at the stables:
* Animal encounters (optional)
* Dessert before departing (4pm optional)
* Want the night to stay young? Showers available
* Some of the group want to go to dinner and dancing afterwards, and all are welcome.
What to bring:
* sweat towel
* hiking bag with healthy snacks
* water bottle
* sandals to free your feet after
* a bag for hiking/riding shoes
* towel for car seat to capture the sweat/dirt
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Bike Rock Creek Trail: Lake Needwood
**Rock Creek Trail: Starting at Lake Needwood**
**\*\*Check back to see if the date or start time has changed. This ride will be postponed (possibly replaced with another ride) if the chance of rain is above 49%, or wind speed or wind gusts are above 15 mph (per Accuweather) \*\***
**NEAREST TRAIN OR BUS STOPS**
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**PARKING ADDRESS**
Lake Needwood
15700 Needwood Cir Dr.
Derwood, MD 20855
**PARKING AND MEETUP SPOT**
Park at Lake Needwood Lot A, closest to the trailhead. You can also park at Lot B or C then bike over to meet us at A, at the trailhead kiosk. After check-in, we’ll do an icebreaker question.
**BIKE ROUTE SUMMARY**
Join us for a scenic, relaxed, and beautifully shaded ride starting at Lake Needwood in Rock Creek Regional Park. We’ll roll out on a smooth, paved trail that winds through quiet forests, gentle curves, and peaceful creekside stretches — perfect for riders who enjoy nature, steady pacing, and great conversation along the way.
The route follows the Rock Creek Trail south toward Beach Drive, offering a mix of open views, wooded canopy, and the calming sound of Rock Creek running beside us. This is one of Montgomery County’s most beloved trails for a reason: it’s serene, well‑maintained, and feels like a true escape from the city.
Riders can expect:
· A comfortable, mostly flat paved trail with a few gentle rises
· Shaded riding for most of the route
· Smooth pavement with only occasional rough patches
· Light to moderate trail traffic, depending on the day
· A mid‑ride break at Beach Drive, where we’ll regroup, hydrate, and enjoy the scenery
· A relaxed return ride back to Lake Needwood on the same beautiful path
This ride is ideal for social cyclists, newer riders building confidence, and anyone who wants a scenic, low‑stress outing. Expect friendly company, a steady pace, and plenty of nature along the way.
Note: Visitors can only bike around a portion of the lake due to the trail not going all the way around. We’ll be taking the Rock Creek Trail from the parking lot down to DC.
**TYPE OF BIKE:** Any kind of bike frame and tires. Ensure it is the correct frame size for your height so you can get maximum output. Participants are responsible for ensuring their bike tires, brakes, and chain are in good condition and they have a spare inner tube on hand. Organizers can try to help but aren't responsible for everyone's bike conditions.
**SKILL LEVEL:** All levels can enjoy this trail. It is well marked and mostly flat.
**PACE:** It’s up to you. Paved trails have a speed limit of 15 mph. We make stops at tricky points on the trail and /or to regroup every 2-4 miles. Since paved trails can sometimes be crowded, we don’t have expectations of being able to go very fast.
· If you prefer a **faster pace** than the lead riders, you can make stops to wait for them to catch up.
· If you’re **not sure what your avg. speed** is, be prepared to use a nav app to ride solo in case you don’t catch up to us at our stops.
**DISTANCE OPTIONS**
Participants can choose to return at any point. These are just suggestions.
**OPTION A:** Short and scenic 3 miles down to just south of the MD‑28 underpass **What it’s like:**
Perfect warm‑up ride, Smooth pavement, shaded, quiet, Great for newer riders or anyone easing into the season, No major hills, and you stay entirely within the most forested part of the trail
**OPTION B:** C**lassic Needwood Ride — \~7.5 miles down (15 miles round‑trip) . Turnaround:** Beach Drive (Montgomery County section) **What it’s like:** This is the “signature” Needwood ride, Beautiful creekside views, Long, uninterrupted paved sections, Mid‑ride break at Beach Drive (picnic areas + restrooms), and Ideal for social pace groups
**OPTION C:** **Strong Intermediate — \~10 miles down (20 miles round‑trip). Turnaround:** Farther south on Beach Drive toward the DC line **What it’s like:** Adds more rolling terrain, Still mostly shaded, You’ll experience the most scenic part of upper Rock Creek, Great for riders who want a longer workout without going into DC, Weekend riders may enjoy car‑free Beach Drive sections.
**OPTION D: Longer Adventure — 12–15 miles down (24–30 miles round‑trip). Turnaround**: Anywhere between the DC line and Peirce Mill What it’s like: A true endurance ride, Mix of quiet wooded trail + lively urban‑park energy, Optional stop at Peirce Mill for water, restrooms, and shade, And Best for riders comfortable with longer distances and more trail traffic
**BATHROOMS**
**Lake Needwood Boat House / Boat Center** *Permanent restrooms (seasonal hours)*
**Picnic Areas 1, 2, and 3** *Typically have seasonal restrooms or porta‑potties* (Example: Picnic Area 3 is confirmed in search results.)
**Meadowside Nature Center (near Needwood, short spur off trail)**
**Rock Creek Regional Park Picnic Areas (between Needwood & Norbeck).** Some picnic groves have seasonal restrooms or porta‑potties
**Beach Drive Picnic Areas (Montgomery County section).** Multiple picnic groves with **seasonal restrooms or porta‑potties.** These are typically open spring–fall. Located near the trail and easy to access
**BIKE RENTALS**
NA
**BIKE REPAIR**
Rockville Bike Hub
**FOOD & DRINK INFO**
TBA
**OPTION TO SOCIALIZE AFTERWARDS**
Picnic by the lake
**RECOMMENDATIONS**
**Bring:** Water bottles, snacks, biking gloves, bike bell, bike lock, helmet visor, sunglasses, bike tube, pump, patch, first aid kit, mobile phone with nav app installed (e.g. Google maps, we use RidewithGPS). If you get leg cramps during or after a ride, take electrolytes before and during your ride (or add salt and magnesium to your water). A change of clothes for your ride home or a car seat cover to absorb sweat.
Clothing: Wear biking gloves and durable clothing so that if you do fall, your skin is protected. Avoid wearing all black, all grey, all dark brown, or all dark blue, which blends in with pavement, especially while riding through a shady segment. Consider wearing something lighter to help others notice you.
**REQUIREMENTS**
**Participants must wear tightly secured helmets when on their bike.**
**Be proactive to avoid a fall/crash and minimize injury:**
· Keep a distance between yourself and other bikers. If the biker ahead of you suddenly stops, you should be able to avoid hitting them.
· Don’t make stops on the trail. Pull over to the side and use hand gestures to let people know you’re slowing down to make a stop.
· Yelling out “Passing on your left” and/or ringing a bike bell as you approach people ahead of you, so they don’t inadvertently move in your line of travel.
· Slowing down to wait, rather than speeding up when trying to pass people at the same time walkers/bikers are approaching you from the opposite direction.
· Avoid potholes and debris and slow down when approaching bumps
· When approaching road crossings and iffy situations, triple-check before crossing and don’t let yourself be distracted by talking, etc.
· Ensure your helmet is tightly secured so that it won’t move if you hit the ground.
**MEETUP POLICIES**
Participants should understand that biking is an inherently dangerous activity, and an accident could happen at any time. **Participation is at your own risk**.
An RSVP of “Yes” to an event is your digital signature acknowledging that you have read, understood, and agree with Meetup’s and MD Rail Trail Biking’s policies, esp. section 6 “Release” and section 8.2 ” Limitation of Liability,” found at [https://www.meetup.com/terms/](https://www.meetup.com/terms/)
E-biking From Washington Sailing Marina to Fort Foote with E-bike Lovers.
[https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34803272 ](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34803272)
This trail is 22 miles long. Toilets are at the beginning, end, and near the middle of the route. There are plenty of opportunities to find a restroom elsewhere along the route.
**PDF with points of interest and more details**
https://ebikelovers.com/2021/01/23/trail-2-virginia-and-maryland-e-biking-from-washington-sailing-marina-to-national-harbor-fort-foote-and-old-town-alexandria-waterfront/
This trail is 22 miles in flat terrain with a fantastic view from the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and a lovely picnic area at the Potomac River.
We arrive at 10:00 AM and leave at 10:15 AM. The meeting place is at the parking lot on the left near the public restrooms of the marina.
The group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up. The distance will be 22 miles or shorter any time you are fully satisfied with biking for the day.
Our bikes will always be in our sight. No additional locks are required to keep your bike safe on this trip.
As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome.
**About Jones Point Lighthouse**
The lighthouse is one of the last riverine lighthouses in the country and the only one still standing in the Chesapeake Bay area. It was first lit on May 3, 1856 by keeper George L. Deeton.
Today it is the focal point of Jones Point Park and a clue to area's history as a busy commercial center and naval base.
Whale oil lamps were originally used to power the beacon at Jones Point, but in 1858 the Lighthouse Board allowed an Alexandria gas company to extend lines to the station.
The land included one of the original District of Columbia boundary stones, which was installed by George Washington and marked the southern point of the ten-mile-square district.
The stone is still visible today in the seawall just south of the lighthouse, and to the north of the lighthouse a marker designating the boundary between Maryland-Virginia can be seen.
**About Fort Foote**
Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Two of the Guns that protected Washington are still there along with the remains of the fort's earthworks.
**About the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge**
Also known as the Woodrow Wilson Bridge or the Wilson Bridge, the bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the Potomac River between the city of Alexandria, Virginia, and Oxon Hill in Prince George's County, Maryland. The original bridge was one of only a handful of drawbridges in the U.S. Interstate Highway System.
**About National Harbor**
National Harbor is situated on the banks of the historic Potomac River, just minutes from the nation’s capital. Featuring 350 acres of waterfront resort space, National Harbor is a destination unlike any other. The harbor is home to 160 stores, 40 restaurants, the Capital Wheel, and the best sunsets in the area.
**Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers**
Membership of the Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club is now free as www.ebikelovers.com is generating sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.
Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN
**More information about using GPS files:** https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
**More information about e-bike ranges:**
https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/
**DISCLAIMER**
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.
See for full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaim
4-mile Rock Creek Park and Pierce Mill hike
This is a 4 mile, beginner friendly hike through Rock Creek park that will start at the Woodley Park metro station and end at the Van Ness metro station. The majority of the hike follows the Rock Creek, Zoo Loop and Western Ridge trails with views of the water of Rock Creek along the way. We will take a break at Pierce Mill – a water-powered gristmill that was built in 1829 - and hikers will have some time to look around the historical site. Public bathrooms are available near our break spot. After the mill, we will continue onto the Soapstone Valley trail and finally exit Rock Creek Park near the Van Ness Metro station. The route is mostly paved until we enter the Soapstone Valley trail which is unpaved. In the last mile, we will criss-cross a shallow stream a few times. There will be some uphills and downhills throughout the hike but they are not strenuous and our pace will be relaxed.
The hike will begin at the Woodley Park-Zoo Metro Station, finishing at the Van Ness-UDC Metro Station.
Led by Cherrelle Dacon and Peg Barratt for the AMC Potomac Chapter
Handy Bikes | Sunday Casual Ride | Every-other-week
Similar to our "Beginner Ride", a casual, on-road-avoiding, cycle-path-winding, beginner friendly, group ride.
The ride will be led by Maya and Angie, who have a combined 50 years of cycling experience.
This is a no drop ride with an average speed of 7- 12 mph.
Please bring a helmet, lights, a snack, hydration and wear appropriate clothing for cooler weather (cotton is not your friend in cooler temps and we will be riding in the dark).
The ride can be tailored to the skills that attendees want to master, i.e- drinking from water bottle while riding, making tight turns, riding in a small group and cycling etiquette.
We will be riding mainly on trails, streets as minimally as possible, and sidewalks only when necessary. This ride is perfect for someone who hasn't ridden in a while and wants to get some easy miles on the saddle; not just for newbies.
If you have not ridden your bike in several weeks, months or years, please have a safety check done before the day of the ride.
We are just here to have fun.
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Nailed It! - DIY Meetup
Grab a drink or some food and get to know each other. This is our first event and we can take it slow. I’d love to meet everyone and hear if there’s anything you like to get out of the group.
Looking forward to meeting you all!
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. So please RSVP for a head count!
How to Get Over Losses and Betrayls & Build Lasting Relationships
Join us for this free, in person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships.
Do you want more motivation and confidence to build lasting relationships?
Are you burdened by a stressful relationship?
Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
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: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
• How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes.
• Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
• Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
• Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
• Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
• What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others?
• How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
• Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
• How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
• How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Hi Ladies , Let's Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park .
We will meet at the nature center parking lot.
Hiking about 4 miles completing the blendon woods loop and the sugarbush trail .
Wear appropriate footwear and bring water for hydration .
Bike Ride - Pickerington Ponds to Three Creeks to Three Creeks
**Weather permitting**, we’ll take a casual ride from Pickerington Ponds (Glacier Knoll) to Three Creeks and back.
Distance is **18–25 miles**, depending on where we turn around and whether we add a side loop.
Pace is around **12 mph**, but this is a fun, no‑drop ride — we can slow down as needed.
Here’s the **map** showing Glacier Knoll (bike), Confluence Park (flag), and BrewDog: [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit..](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit..).
Text or call Scott at **614‑975‑4458** if you’re coming.
Columbus ski club membership not required for this event. CSC assumes no responsibility for the event or any injuries as this is organized by a third party.
Starting and Maintaining Relationships
This is a free in-person meeting.
Let's talk about relationships in such a way that you can really benefit from the knowledge.
We can talk about
* Soulmates
* How to start a relationship
* How to maintain a relationship
* How to pick the right partner
* How to recognize the red flags
* How to improve communication
* How to avoid argument and fights
* How to increase trust
You ask the questions, we'll talk about them.
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 sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.













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