Volunteering

Chér.e.s Group Elements, (Oui, comme dans un groupe mathématique 🧮🙂) Retrouvons-nous pour assister à cette visite guidée autour de l'exposition « Déserts : la géomorphologie des paysages désertiques » 🐧🏜️ à la Grande Galerie de l'Évolution au Musée d'Histoire Naturelle **Voici la description :** Laissez-vous guider par un animateur ou une animatrice scientifique et découvrez plus en détail les grands thèmes de l’exposition *Déserts : la géomorphologie des paysages désertiques* 🏔️, les adaptations du vivant à ces milieux contraignants 🌵et la vie des humains dans le désert. **Expo :** Embarquez pour un voyage inédit au cœur des déserts de notre planète, de l’emblématique Sahara aux déserts polaires, en passant par les déserts de Sonora, d’Atacama, de Gobi... Leur point commun ? Des conditions hors normes apparemment hostiles à la vie. Ils sont pourtant loin d’être inhabités ! Parcourez des paysages grandioses et découvrez une biodiversité surprenante qui s’est adaptée à ces milieux contraignants : coléoptères buveurs de brume, bœufs musqués défiant le blizzard, plantescailloux… sans oublier les sociétés humaines qui s’y sont installées de longue date. 📝 **Voici le lien de l'expo et plus :** 🖼️ Expo : https://www.jardindesplantesdeparis.fr/fr/expo-deserts 🗺️ VG : https://www.jardindesplantesdeparis.fr/fr/visite-guidee/visite-decouverte-deserts 📄 Dépliant : https://www.mnhn.fr/system/files/2025-03/depliant-expo-deserts.pdf 🎟️ **Tarifs et la Billeterie** : 18 -- 21 (5€ en supplément du billet d’entrée, de 13 à 16 €) https://billetterie.jardindesplantesdeparis.fr/selection/timeslotpass?productId=10229449224695 📍 **Accés :** Grande Galerie de l'Évolution 36 rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 75005 Paris 🍺 Ça dure normalement 60 minutes. Ensuite, pour ceux qui souhaitent prolonger la soirée, on pourrait prendre un verre ou / et aller dans un resto par exemple : El Guacamole 31 Rue Linné, 75005 Paris https://maps.app.goo.gl/MkVb8s5UegsLbzZp6 À très bientot ! 🌌 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% **Dear Group Elements,** (Yes — like elements of a mathematical group 🧮🙂) Let's get together for a guided tour of the exhibition "Deserts: the Geomorphology of Desert Landscapes" 🐧🏜️ at the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution at the Musée d'Histoire Naturelle **Here is the description:** Let yourself be guided by a science educator and discover in greater detail the main themes of the Deserts exhibition: the geomorphology of desert landscapes 🏔️, the adaptations of living organisms to these demanding environments 🌵, and the lives of humans in the desert. **Exposition:** Embark on an unprecedented journey to the heart of our planet’s deserts, from the iconic Sahara to the polar deserts, including the deserts of Sonora, Atacama and Gobi... What do they all have in common? Extreme conditions that are apparently hostile to life. But they are far from uninhabited! Take a journey through the grandiose landscapes and discover the surprising biodiversity that has adapted to these harsh environments: fog-drinking beetles, musk oxen defying blizzards, pebble-plants... not forgetting the human societies that have long settled there. 📝 Here are the exhibition links and more: 🖼️ Expo: [https://www.jardindesplantesdeparis.fr/fr/expo-deserts](https://www.jardindesplantesdeparis.fr/fr/expo-deserts) 🗺️ Guided Visit: [https://www.jardindesplantesdeparis.fr/fr/visite-guidee/visite-decouverte-deserts](https://www.jardindesplantesdeparis.fr/fr/visite-guidee/visite-decouverte-deserts) 📄 Pamphlet: [https://www.mnhn.fr/system/files/2025-03/depliant-expo-deserts.pdf](https://www.mnhn.fr/system/files/2025-03/depliant-expo-deserts.pdf) 🎟️ Prices and ticketing: 18 — 21€ (€5 supplement on top of the entry ticket, which is €13 to €16) [https://billetterie.jardindesplantesdeparis.fr/selection/timeslotpass?productId=10229449224695](https://billetterie.jardindesplantesdeparis.fr/selection/timeslotpass?productId=10229449224695) 📍 Access: Grande Galerie de l'Évolution 36 rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 75005 Paris 🍺 It usually lasts about 60 minutes. Afterwards, for those who'd like to continue the evening, we could grab a drink and/or head to a restaurant such as: El Guacamole 31 Rue Linné, 75005 Paris https://maps.app.goo.gl/MkVb8s5UegsLbzZp6 See you soon! 🌌

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The MeltingSpot Team**

👋 Qui veut intégrer un groupe d'amis en cours de constitution pour faire des sorties et activités ensemble sur Paris et la région parisienne ? Voici quelques exemples de sorties proposées dans ce groupe : ❇️ apéro, afterwork, bars, restaurants, brunch, pique-nique ❇️ ciné, concert, théatre, musée ❇️ sports (tennis, initiation au golf, hiit, running, escalade, etc.) ❇️ jeux de société (poker, loup garou...) et en plein air (mollky, pétanque...) ❇️ week-end ❇️ et tout ce que tu pourras proposer. 💥💥 Ouverture, respect et bienveillance sont les valeurs qui animent le groupe 💥💥 Si tout cela te parle, inscris toi à notre groupe "Sorties et rencontres amicales - Paris" pour être informé(e) de toutes les sorties, il vient tout juste d'être créé sur Meetup et nous serons heureux de faire ta connaissance lors d'une prochaine sortie 👋 Ne te fie pas au nombre de participants sur Meetup, nous sommes sur plusieurs sites et Meetup est le dernier sur lequel nous avons ouvert un compte. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* BIEN LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CI-DESSOUS \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **NB : INUTILE DE CLIQUER SUR "Participer" SUR CETTE FICHE.** Inscris toi juste au groupe et clique sur "Participer" uniquement sur les activités / sorties qui ont lieu de façon sure et certaine et qui sont toutes précédées des symboles 💥💥 devant leur titre. **Si dans le titre de la sortie il n'y a pas les symboles 💥💥 c'est que la sortie n'est pas confirmée.** Nos sorties (et celle d'autres utilisateurs) sont également publiées sur l'application gratuite de rencontres amicales Weezem : 👉 Appstore : [https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803](https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803) 👉 Google Play : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp) Tu peux aussi t'inscrire au groupe Whatsapp Weezem ici pour être informé(e) de nos futures sorties 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC) A très vite. Patrice

**French and English Language Exchange 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧** Hello everyone! We hope you’re doing well! 😊 We’re excited to invite you to our French-English Language Exchange! 🕒 Time: 15:00–17:00 📍 Location: Jardin de Reuilly - Paul Pernin (153 Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris) 🔍 Look for a PINK Umbrella 💗☂️ when you arrive! 💶 **Fee:** €5 in **CASH** for organizing 📱 **Contact:** **[Join our WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQr7SpyBTsfFEvaMH84sAM)** (for live location during events and weekly event updates) **💌 Come solo or with friends —** you’ll leave with new friendships and unforgettable memories. 🗣️ **Event Concept:** The exchange lasts 2 hours and is split into 4 sessions of 30 minutes: * Each table has 4–6 people, with a mix of French and English speakers * 15 minutes in French, followed by 15 minutes in English * After each session, tables are reshuffled so you meet new people! This event is all about relaxed, friendly cultural exchange — no pressure, just good vibes and great conversation. 🥂 ❗ **Important:** This is not a speed-dating event. We kindly remind everyone to help us maintain a respectful and inclusive atmosphere. 📸 **Media Consent:** Photos and videos will be taken during the event. By participating, you consent to their use in promotional materials and on social media. If you have concerns, please inform the organizers. We can't wait to see you there! 😊 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷 **Échange Linguistique Français–Anglais 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧** Bonjour à toutes et à tous ! Nous espérons que vous allez bien ! 😊 Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à notre échange linguistique français–anglais ! 🕒 Heure : 15h00–17h00 📍 Lieu : Jardin de Reuilly - Paul Pernin (153 Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris) 🔍 Repérez une PARAPLUIE ROSE 💗☂️ à votre arrivée ! 💶 **Participation :** 5 € en **ESPÈCES** pour l'organisation 📱 **Contact :** **[Rejoignez notre groupe WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQr7SpyBTsfFEvaMH84sAM)** (pour la localisation en direct pendant l’événement et les annonces hebdomadaires) 💌 Venez seul·e ou accompagné·e — vous repartirez avec de nouvelles amitiés et des souvenirs inoubliables. 🗣️ **Concept de l’événement :** L’échange dure 2 heures et se divise en 4 sessions de 30 minutes : Chaque table accueille 4 à 6 personnes, avec un mélange de francophones et d’anglophones 15 minutes en français, suivies de 15 minutes en anglais À la fin de chaque session, les tables sont remaniées pour rencontrer de nouvelles personnes ! Cet événement est placé sous le signe de la détente et de l’échange culturel — sans pression, juste de bonnes vibes et de belles conversations. 🥂 ❗ **Important :** Ce n’est **pas un speed-dating**. Merci à tous de nous aider à maintenir une atmosphère respectueuse et inclusive. 📸 **Consentement média :** Des photos et vidéos seront prises pendant l’événement. En y participant, vous acceptez qu’elles puissent être utilisées dans notre communication ou sur les réseaux sociaux. Si vous avez des objections, merci de le signaler aux organisateurs. On a hâte de vous voir ! 😊

Hablaremos en español nativos y estudiantes, saludos a todos.

Un dimanche après-midi fun et convivial autour des jeux de société :) Venez seul(e) ou en binôme et on formera des groupes sur place ! Prix d'entrée du café-jeux à 10 €, dont une boisson comprise et des jeux à volonté. ! Attention ! Nous réservons vos places jusqu'à 15h30, ensuite ce sera uniquement en fonction de l'affluence au café. Par ailleurs, pensez à vous désinscrire si vous savez que vous ne venez pas, par respect pour nous et les participants en liste d'attente. Merci :)

**Échange Linguistique Français–Anglais 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧** Bonjour à toutes et à tous ! Nous espérons que vous allez bien ! 😊 Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à notre échange linguistique français–anglais ! 🕒 Heure : 15h00–17h00 📍 Lieu : Jardin de Reuilly - Paul Pernin (153 Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris) 🔍 Repérez une PARAPLUIE ROSE 💗☂️ à votre arrivée ! 💶 **Participation :** 5 € en **ESPÈCES** pour l'organisation 📱 **Contact :** **[Rejoignez notre groupe WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQr7SpyBTsfFEvaMH84sAM)** (pour la localisation en direct pendant l’événement et les annonces hebdomadaires) 💌 Venez seul·e ou accompagné·e — vous repartirez avec de nouvelles amitiés et des souvenirs inoubliables. 🗣️ **Concept de l’événement :** L’échange dure 2 heures et se divise en 4 sessions de 30 minutes : Chaque table accueille 4 à 6 personnes, avec un mélange de francophones et d’anglophones 15 minutes en français, suivies de 15 minutes en anglais À la fin de chaque session, les tables sont remaniées pour rencontrer de nouvelles personnes ! Cet événement est placé sous le signe de la détente et de l’échange culturel — sans pression, juste de bonnes vibes et de belles conversations. 🥂 ❗ **Important :** Ce n’est **pas un speed-dating**. Merci à tous de nous aider à maintenir une atmosphère respectueuse et inclusive. 📸 **Consentement média :** Des photos et vidéos seront prises pendant l’événement. En y participant, vous acceptez qu’elles puissent être utilisées dans notre communication ou sur les réseaux sociaux. Si vous avez des objections, merci de le signaler aux organisateurs. On a hâte de vous voir ! 😊 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 **French and English Language Exchange 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧** Hello everyone! We hope you’re doing well! 😊 We’re excited to invite you to our French-English Language Exchange! 🕒 Time: 15:00–17:00 📍 Location: Jardin de Reuilly - Paul Pernin (153 Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris) 🔍 Look for a PINK Umbrella 💗☂️ when you arrive! 💶 **Participation:** €5 in **CASH** for organizing 📱 **Contact:** **[Join our WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQr7SpyBTsfFEvaMH84sAM)** (for live location during events and weekly event updates) **💌 Come solo or with friends —** you’ll leave with new friendships and unforgettable memories. 🗣️ **Event Concept:** The exchange lasts 2 hours and is split into 4 sessions of 30 minutes: * Each table has 4–6 people, with a mix of French and English speakers * 15 minutes in French, followed by 15 minutes in English * After each session, tables are reshuffled so you meet new people! This event is all about relaxed, friendly cultural exchange — no pressure, just good vibes and great conversation. 🥂 ❗ **Important:** This is not a speed-dating event. We kindly remind everyone to help us maintain a respectful and inclusive atmosphere. 📸 **Media Consent:** Photos and videos will be taken during the event. By participating, you consent to their use in promotional materials and on social media. If you have concerns, please inform the organizers. We can't wait to see you there! 😊

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8 Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. English text at the end of this message Un lieu, des rencontres, et la créativité comme langage commun. Ici, c’est un véritable QG où l’on fait des soirées comme en appartement. Bien calés dans les canapés, on se retrouve jour après jour pour créer du lien, rencontrer des artistes et artisans passionnés, et partager des moments authentiques. Chaque soirée mêle atelier d'initiation + apéro papotage convivial, avec des animations brise-glace pour que chacun se sente à l’aise et que tout le monde s’amuse, même en venant seul·e. Peinture, dessin, personnalisation d’objets, broderie artisanale, body painting, art numérique, musique, écriture créative, pyrogravure… explorez, échangez, expérimentez librement. ⚠️ Venir avec à grignoter et à boire (sans alcool) pour prolonger le moment ensemble.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Prix : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Débutant·es bienvenu·es Aucune expérience requise, juste l’envie de vivre un moment différent 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Creative & Social Evenings A place, encounters, and creativity as a shared language. Here, it’s a true home base where evenings feel like hanging out in a cozy apartment. Comfortably settled on sofas, we gather day after day to connect, meet passionate artists and artisans, and share authentic moments. Each evening combines an introductory workshop + a relaxed social apéro, with icebreaker activities to make everyone feel at ease and ensure a fun time, even if you come alone. Painting, drawing, object customization, embroidery, body painting, digital art, music, creative writing, wood burning … explore, connect, and express yourself freely. ⚠️ Bring something to snack on and drink (non-alcoholic) to enjoy together.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Price : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Beginners welcome No experience needed, just the desire to enjoy something different

🌳 🌳 🌳 Nous prendrons part à la **[Rando des 3 châteaux](https://www.seine-et-marne.fr/fr/fiche-evenement/rando-des-3-chateaux-edition-2026)** en Seine-et-Marne qui est le rendez-vous incontournable des randonneurs et passionnés de patrimoine ! Organisée par le Département de Seine-et-Marne et le Codérando 77 (FFRandonnée), en partenariat avec Seine-et-Marne attractivité (SMA), cet évènement sportif et culturel propose des parcours adaptés aux envies. Nous ferons le parcours de 14 km de Melun à Blandy : Au départ de Melun, chef-lieu de la Seine-et-Marne, cette **randonnée de 14 km** nous conduit au château de Blandy en passant par le château de Vaux-le-Vicomte et Maincy, premier village d'Île-de-France à recevoir le label « Petite cité de caractère ». Infos pratiques : * départ entre 9h et 10h sur la place Praslin à Melun, * fléchage depuis la gare de Melun, * ravitaillements à Maincy (5 km), place du lavoir et rue Thiers, * toilettes du marché mail Gaillardon, * toilettes sèches au départ de Melun, à Maincy et à Blandy, * navettes retour à Melun 5€ (dernière navette à 19h). 🌳 🌳 🌳 🕘 **Départ : Rendez-vous Gare de Lyon à 08h30** en tête de quai du train en direction de Montereau (Transilien R). Le train partira à 08h46 pour arriver à la gare de Melun à 09h16. Si jamais tu ne trouves pas le groupe : le numéro de Louis est le 06 28 06 28 28. Nous prendrons de Blandy une des navettes retour à Melun prix 5€ (dernière navette à 19h). [https://otipass.cloud/ot/front/seinemarne/fr/boutique](https://otipass.cloud/ot/front/seinemarne/fr/boutique) Pour renter ensuite à la gare de Lyon depuis Melun avec le transilien R. 🌳 🌳 🌳 💡 Pour ton confort et ta sécurité n'oublie pas de prendre : * des vêtements adaptés * des chaussures de randonnée * suffisamment d'eau * un pique-nique pour la pause déjeuner * un sac pour emporter ses déchets * un isolant pour s'asseoir par terre * ta bonne humeur :) \>\> En t'inscrivant tu acceptes [les conditions générales](https://e.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=Nw8y6alK) de Plein air Paris <<

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from, **This 11 am - Open Session is open to players of all levels, though mainly intermediate players and below.** **If you are a complete beginner -** Talk to us first before signing up, and we can try to make accommodations and maybe have beginners-only court to begin with, with one of the organisers ready to explain all of the basics, such as serving, scoring, rules etc, as well as some pointers to help you progress. **Which Session To Choose** If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start, or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832), **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

🇫🇷 Bonjour ! J’espère que tout le monde va bien ! 😁 Nous revoilà pour un événement d’échange de Langue Franco-Anglais et de la bonne humeur : * Dimanche à "Les Berthom" : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris à 18H00, prix de la participation à 10€. Proche des stations République(Métro 3, 5, 8, 9, 11) et Oberkampf(Métro 5, 9). Une boisson vous sera offerte parmi la carte du bar ! 🍻 L’entrée au bar se fait à partir de 17H50. Le concept de l’événement est celui qui suit : * La durée totale de l’événement est de 2 heures, divisée en 3 sessions. À chaque session, des tables de 4 ou 5 personnes seront composées, avec au minimum 2 Français et 2 Étrangers par table. Et pendant cette session, il y aura 15 minutes de conversation en Français et 15 minutes de conversation en Anglais. À la fin de chaque session, les tables changent afin de vous faire rencontrer d’autres personnes ! Nos événements ont pour but de favoriser les échanges linguistiques, culturels et la création de liens sociaux amicaux et/ou professionnels ! Nos événements n’ont pas pour vocations d’être des speed-dating, nous trouvons cela important de le préciser et nous serons strict sur le respect de cette mention. ^^ En espérant vous voir très bientôt ! 🇬🇧 Hello ! We hope everyone’s doing good ! 😁 We're back for a French & English language exchange event : * Sunday at "Les Berthom" : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris, starting at 6:00PM. For a 10€ fee. Close to the Metro station République (Métro 3, 5, 8, 9 & 11) and Oberkampf (Métro 5 & 9). A drink will be offered from the Bar's Menu !🍻 We’ll start the check-in at 5:50PM. The concept of the event is : * The whole event lasts 2 hours, subdivided in 4 sessions of 30 minutes. In each session, tables of 4 to 8 persons will be formed equally between foreigners and French (2/3 Foreigners and 2/3 French). In these sessions, there will be 15 minutes of French conversation followed by 15 minutes of English conversation. At the end of the 30 minutes, we’ll switch the tables and you’ll be placed on a new table with new persons (Hence, you’ll meet at least 9 to 12 different persons in an event) ! The purpose of the event is mainly focused on the language and cultural exchange, on top of creating friendly and professional links ! These events are not intended to be speed-datings, which is important to be precise and we plan to be strict about this point. ^^ We hope to see you soon !

**Apéro rencontre**

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events! Should be a good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan

The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

Join us on for a Discount Tuesday event to see the fun romantic-comedy YOU, ME & TUSCANY! The film stars Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page and follows a woman who crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner's fiancée. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A free-spirited, young cook makes a brash decision to become a squatter in an abandoned Tuscan villa owned by a man she barely knows, leading to a whole new world of adventure, lies, and love when she meets the homeowner's cousin. The charming, Destination Italy, feel-good rom-com stars Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYTMroh8pjI PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:50pm showing and meet in the bar area between 6:15 and 6:30pm! Tickets just $6 when you purchase via the Marcus App and join Marcus Rewards (FREE)! It’ll also get you a Free popcorn on the day of the show! Advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831