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Yoga for Internationals - Full Body Flow
**A full body flow to stretch and reconnect.**
***Very important*** : if you can't make it anymore, PLEASE don't forget to cancel your RSVP to free up your spot for someone else.
✨ **What to expect** ✨
✔️ A carefully guided Vinyasa flow
✔️ A chance to meet other internationals
✔️ A peaceful escape from the city’s stress
It's best to arrive already dressed in a comfy sports outfit.
**Participation fee : Donation based**
This week's class is donation based: you can donate any amount you'd like to help sustain these sessions. The suggested contribution is 10€, but feel free to give any amount you’d like.
Join our WhatsApp group for any questions : https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bff02Iltv7957pkpq0i0Hr
Looking forward to practicing with you!
Instagram : @yogasocialparis
Social Run : Courir en conscience
Et si la course était un moyen de mieux se connaître ?
Le Socrate Social Run, c’est un format simple :
* 7 km en groupe
* Allure accessible (\~6 min/km)
* Un temps d’échange après la course
* Un moment convivial
Ici, on ne vient pas chercher un chrono.
On vient vivre une expérience.
Le concept :
Courir ensemble, être attentif à son souffle, à ses sensations, à ses pensées qui apparaissent dans l’effort.
Des exercices pratiques pour voir comment le mental peut être un allié dans l'effort.
Le module explore les thématiques suivantes :
* Comprendre sa relation à l’effort physique,
* Repérer ses automatismes (comparaison, impatience, découragement, manque de souffle),
* Découvrir ses ressources naturelles,
* Apprendre à écouter son rythme,
* Expérimenter l’alignement entre corps, souffle et attention pour donner le meilleur.
Après la course :
Un débrief simple et concret pour partager ce qui a été vécu, croiser les regards, approfondir l’expérience entre coureurs.
Puis un moment convivial autour d’une boisson
Remise en forme Aquatique - Sauna, hammam et jacuzzi et piscine de luxe
Hey toi !
Viens profiter d’un moment unique de remise en forme et de détente avec sauna, hammam et jacuzzi. L’alternance de chaleur sèche, vapeur et bain bouillonnant est idéale pour recharger tes batteries et te relaxer en profondeur avant de commencer une nouvelle semaine. On se retrouve en petit groupe, pour partager un moment de bien-être.
L’activité est dans l’espace VIP à l’étage de la piscine. Le plus sympa est de partir ensemble en vélib du métro porte de Saint Cloud pour rejoindre la piscine, on en parle sur chat comme indiqué ici …
Accorde-toi un vrai moment de détente, sans te ruiner, grâce à notre tarif préférentiel à seulement 15€.
**Infos pratiques :**
🕖 Horaire : à partir de 15h
ℹ️ Déroulement de l'événement et question en commentaire sur l’app gratuite socializus
⚠️maillot de bain et bonnet de bain homologué pour la piscine
📲 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) :
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE)
**Comment participer :**
Télécharger l’app gratuite Socializus pour avoir la carte détaillé, le point de rendez-vous et les message de groupe : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)
**Nos réseau sociaux :**
🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/)
🔹 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J)
📲 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders):
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE)
(Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !)
🔹Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris)
🔹Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris)
🔹 Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)
**🔹 Deviens Orga : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm)**
Nous sommes une association à but non lucratif, nous partageons une réduction sur le tarif.
✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app Socializus. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûr·e de venir, on compte sur toi ! 😊
📸 / 🎥 En participant à notre activité, vous acceptez d'être photographié et / ou filmé. Les photos et vidéos seront partagées sur nos réseaux sociaux et pourront être utilisées à des fins commerciales. Vous pouvez également publier vos propres photos avec le #socializus
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🕑 Merci de respecter les horaires.
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A bientôt
La team meetup
Sorties et rencontres amicales PARIS - Afterwork, jeux, rando, sport...
👋 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
Deep Talk / In English
Let's have a weekly deep talk in an intimate Parisian café, share a drink and have a good time with like-minded, lovely and chill people. ☕
We're here to sip life in a childish, simple and non-serious way.
When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation? Or deepened your relationship with someone in your life? It's not easy to have a deep conversation.
While small talk, which is typically casual and light-hearted, can help break the ice, it may not necessarily help you form a deep, emotional connection with someone. Whether it's with your friends, family, colleagues or romantic partners, having meaningful conversations is important for creating strong bonds.
"Meaningful conversations help us understand ourselves and those around us better. They involve sharing important aspects of ourselves and actively listening, validating and connecting with others."
We believe that a happy and healthy life is built on beautiful relationships and that loneliness kills us. That's it. It's not the number of friends that counts, it's the quality of the relationship.
✅ This group is adressed to :
● People who want to build deep, genuine and caring relationships in a small group that looks the same, where they feel comfortable and emotionally safe to talk emotionally and get intimate about anything in their lives.
● Simple, loving, kind, hyper/sensitive and lovely people who spend a lot of time in their bubble thinking about the meaning of life, passionate about personal development, philosophy, meaningful conversations, debates ....
⛔ Please don't subscribe if :
● You don't see yourself in the group's aims and beliefs.
● You're travelling for a short period of time and don't live or intend to live in Paris.
● You are not sure if you will be able to come, please update your status to allow others on the waiting list to join. An absence without notice will result in an irrevocable ban.
Progress :
● ❗ For reservations, I'll send you a private Meetup message at least 5 hours before the meeting to confirm your reservation. If I don't receive a reply 2 hours before the meeting, I will send you a second message to let you know that you will be replaced by someone on the waitlist.
● We keep the session small, cosy and relaxed in a quiet place, prioritising regularity to encourage intimacy, connection, listening and speaking. (\~ 5/6 people)
● On arrival, if you feel comfortable, you will be suggested to choose and associate several drawn Feelings and Needs cards to express how you really feel at the moment, to talk about ourselves and communicate effectively.
● The best way to make progress is to make the conversation easy and natural, with everyone making an effort to suggest and write down what you want to talk about. You can write down your favourite topics/questions before the meeting. The meeting is participative and invite everyone if you feel comfortable being a leader and a power of suggestion.
Anyway, to keep the meeting running smoothly, I'll animate the meeting to make sure the conversation doesn't get wild or boring and I wouldn't hesitate to reframe people. In case of lack of inspiration we have a lot of deep conversation question card game which can help to find interesting questions.
● (Not compulsory) After the meeting we can finish in a nearby restaurant for those who wish to relax or continue our conversation.
Advice for a good moment :
● Leave your ego and mask at home, we are not here to impress anyone but to be ourselves with our strength, weakness, pride and shame.
Come with an open/deep/emotional/complex thought and vulnerability.
● Ask open-ended questions and invite the other person to describe what a situation was like for them or how they felt.
● Don't hesitate to be vulnerable and share information about yourself if needed.
Consider sharing personal information first to gain the other person's trust.
● Adopt an attitude of curiosity and genuine interest in what the other person is saying. Be thoughtful and try to put yourself in the other person's shoes so that you can see things from their perspective. Be truthful, caring and honest.
● Listen actively and ask follow-up questions.
● Be empathetic and offer emotional validation so that they feel seen and heard.
It is forbidden to judge, but try to understand.
● ⏱ Be aware of your speaking time for Equally Speak.
● Be aware never to provoke political or religious ideologies, but to accept differences of belief. Advice on non-violent communication can be given in the meeting to learn not to unintentionally hurt anyone when requested or needed.
● Remember to maintain a safe, and benevolent environment. People who are considered to be disruptive, problematic or simply not in tune with the energy of the group will not be allowed to return.
Finally, we're hug-friendly !!!
Sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, slide and pool
Hello! 😊
Come enjoy a unique moment of relaxation and wellness with sauna, hammam, and jacuzzi. The combination of dry heat, steam, and bubbling water is perfect for recharging your energy and relaxing deeply before starting a new week. We’ll meet in a small group to share a moment of well-being.
The activity will take place in the VIP area upstairs at the pool. The most fun part is riding together on vélib from the Porte de Saint Cloud metro to the pool—we’ll organize it via chat as mentioned here… 📲
Treat yourself to a true moment of relaxation without breaking the bank, thanks to our special rate of only 15€ instead of 20€
**Practical Information:**
🕖 Time: Starting at 3 PM
ℹ️ Event details and questions: In the comments on the free Socializus app or with whatsapp
⚠️ This meeting is in a swimming pool so we need to follow French swimming pool rules (swimsuit and swimming cap)
📲 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders):
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE)
**How to Participate:**
Download the free Socializus app to get the detailed map, meeting point, and group messages: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/)
**Our Social Networks:**
🔹 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/fr-FR/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/fr-FR/internationals-events-paris/)
🔹 WhatsApp (info & reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE)
(Activate “Receive All” to stay updated!)
🔹 Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/)
🔹 Facebook Page – Photos, memories, and news: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/)
🔹 Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/)
🔹 Become an Organizer: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm)
We are a non-profit association, and we’re sharing a discounted rate. 💸
✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the Socializus app. Please sign up only if you’re sure you can attend—we’re counting on you! 😊
📸 / 🎥 By participating in our activity, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Photos and videos will be shared on our social networks and may be used for commercial purposes. You can also share your own photos with the hashtag #socializus
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🕑 Please respect the schedule.
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See you soon! 🚴
Paul
Volunteering Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
La Biennale Némo 2025 est de retour à Paris et en Île-de-France ! 🌟
La **Biennale Némo 2025** est de retour à Paris et en Île-de-France ! 🌟
Ce grand rendez-vous de l’art contemporain et numérique explore les liens entre le réel, le virtuel et l’imaginaire à travers des **installations immersives**, des **performances audiovisuelles** et des **expériences interactives** inédites.
Au programme :
* Œuvres et dispositifs qui brouillent la frontière entre humain et machine 🤖
* Performances sensorielles et visuelles captivantes 🎭
* Créations d’artistes, designers et chercheurs venus du monde entier 🌍
Nous irons ensemble découvrir les expositions du **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, l’un des lieux phares de cette édition. Ce sera l’occasion de **partager nos impressions**, **échanger autour des œuvres** et **vivre une expérience collective et inspirante**. 💫
Et si vous souhaitez aller plus loin, pourquoi ne pas participer à l’organisation ?
👉 En devenant **co-organisateur·rice**, **event organizer** ou **assistant·e organizer**, vous pouvez aider à planifier la sortie, proposer des idées ou donner un petit coup de main pour que tout roule.
Après-Midi Jeux de Société
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.
La boisson peut être prise à emporter si vous faites le Ramadan!
! 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 :)
Bootcamp gratuit aux Tuileries
Hello tout le monde, je vous propose une séance de bootcamp gratuite aux Tuileries.
L’objectif est double :
1. vous faire bouger et passer un bon moment
2. me permettre de m’entraîner à encadrer un groupe dans le cadre de mon diplôme de coach sportif
La séance dure environ 50 minutes et elle est accessible à tous les niveaux : débutants, intermédiaires et confirmés.
Je m’adapte à chacun avec des variantes plus faciles ou plus difficiles selon votre niveau.
Je compte organiser ce rendez-vous régulièrement.
Tout le monde est le bienvenu, dans une ambiance simple, respectueuse et motivante.
Venez discuter de ce qui vous stress au travail
C'est un petit groupe gratuit, à l'étage d'un bar. Vous n'êtes pas obligé de consommer, mais cela ferait plaisir au patron :)
Journée Erasmus en Normandie
Venir en France c’est une chose, mais découvrir son patrimoine en est une autre.
Rendez-vous pour une journée erasmus « Erasmus trip » à la découverte de la région Normande.
* Journée 1 : Départ de Paris vers Honfleur. Nous partirons ensuite sur Etretat pour la visite des falaises. Retour à Paris prévu à 21h00.
▬▬▬▬▬▬ Prix : 29€ ▬▬▬▬▬▬
**Tarifs :**
– membre 29 €
– non membre 35 € jusqu’au 8 mars 2026 puis 45 €
RÉSERVE TA PLACE SUR CE LIEN :
[https://erasmusplace.com/region/paris/voyages/journee-erasmus-en-normandie-norj250126-2/](https://erasmusplace.com/region/paris/voyages/journee-erasmus-en-normandie-norj250126-2/)
* Vous avez 7 jours pour annuler votre achat après votre inscription.
* Le voyage n'est pas remboursable, non échangeable dans les 30 jours avant le départ (sauf pour les membres en individuels)
* Seul le billet est échangeable jusque 48 heures avant le départ.
▬▬▬▬▬▬ Date : ▬▬▬▬▬▬
**Départ le**: **Dimanche 15 mars 2026 à 09h00**
**Retour le**: **Dimanche 15 mars 2026 à 21h00**
* Départ de Paris Porte Maillot (devant le Palais des Congrès - M1 Station Porte Maillot - RER C Station Neuilly Porte Maillot) à 09h00 (heure de départ du car) Vous êtes convoqués 20 minutes avant le départ.
* *Retour à Paris à 21h00*
▬▬▬▬▬▬ Avantage avec la carte membre: ▬▬▬▬▬▬
\# Devenez membre de l'association Erasmus Place Paris
– Réductions jusqu'à 48 heures avant un départ pour toi et tes amis.
– Entrée gratuite sur certaines sorties et activités.
– Activités qui te seront uniquement dédiées.
– Vente privée (Erasmus).
\>\> Nous sommes ouverts à tous\, la carte membre n'est pas obligatoire <<
▬▬▬▬▬▬ Règlement : ▬▬▬▬▬▬
**CB**
Pour votre sécurité nous utilisons un système 3D Secure. Votre carte bancaire doit être connecté à votre numéro de téléphone portable. Si ce n’est pas le cas, vous avez la possibilité de régler votre paiement par carte bancaire via notre option règlement Paypal.
**Paypal**
Payer avec PayPal, vous pouvez payer avec votre carte de crédit si vous n’avez pas de compte PayPal.
**Cash/Chèque**
Vous disposez maintenant d’un délai de 7 jours pour vous déplacer jusqu’à nos bureaux afin de régler votre commande. Lors de votre déplacement, merci de bien vouloir vous munir d’une copie de votre commande (vous devez imprimer votre mail). Passé le délai de 7 jours, sans nouvelles de votre part, la commande s’annulera automatiquement.
Nous sommes bien sûr à votre disposition si vous avez des questions ou besoin d’informations complémentaires a cash@erasmusplace.com
▬▬▬▬▬▬ Billet échangeable ▬▬▬▬▬▬
Il est possible d'échanger son billet gratuitement avec une autre personne jusque 48h avant le départ.
▬▬▬▬▬▬ A savoir : ▬▬▬▬▬▬
* Vous devez être constamment en possession d’une carte d’identité valide (Passeport, carte d’identité…). Vous devez informer le responsable en cas d’allergies, de problèmes médicaux particuliers (asthme, diabète) et/ou de régime alimentaire particulier.
Pour les mineurs, une autorisation parentale ainsi que le numéro des parents doivent être fournis.
▬▬▬▬▬▬ Notre charte sur le transport: ▬▬▬▬▬▬
Votre transport est en car grand tourisme (61 personnes), avec des équipements de qualité. La sélection de nos compagnies se fait sur la base d’un car neuf ou de moins de 5 ans avec au moins l’un des critères suivants :
* Hub USB
* WC
* Déplacement latéral des sièges.
Vous permettant un confort optimal pendant toute la durée du voyage et une arrivée sur chaque destination dans un climat plus agréable. Pour les grandes destinations (séjours de plus d’une nuit) nous sélectionnons des cars d’une longueur d’au moins 14 mètres.
▬▬▬▬▬▬ Contact: ▬▬▬▬▬▬
Téléphone : 0033695411648
Site : https://erasmusplace.com/
paris@erasmusplace.com
Volunteering Events Near You
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CMG Gives Back: Serve Brunch at FAITH MISSION GRANT KITCHEN!
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
Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless – Volunteers Needed
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. 💛
COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter
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.
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
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
Dinner & a Movie: PROJECT HAIL MARY at Marcus Pickerington!
Join us as we get together to see Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller in the highly anticipated sci-fi adventure, PROJECT HAIL MARY! The film is based on the best-selling novel of The Martian and follows a man who awakens on a spacecraft before realizing his mission to save Earth. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: A science teacher wakes up on a spaceship, light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission to save the Earth. The film is directed by the filmmaking due Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (21 and 22 Jump Street, Into and Across the Spider-Verse) and is based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir (The Martian). The film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest), Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub and Ken Leung.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYsnngkS_U
BUZZ AND REVIEWS: The buzz and reviews for PROJECT HAIL MARY are off-the-charts good! The film is earning a 95% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics call it an “old school blockbuster crowd-pleaser” and “a new sci-fi classic!” It’s “deeply hopeful,” well-acted,” funny,” “dramatic,” and “exceptionally rousing throughout!” Others call it “something truly magical” and one that “we’ll be talking about this one for decades to come!” And I believe Slashfilm says it best: “It will lift up and squeeze your heart, crack you up with laughter, and give you a sense of hope and wonder in a way that few movies have been able to inspire.”
MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing and meet in the lobby area between 2:05 and 2:15pm! Tickets already on sale and will likely move fast for this hot ticket / opening weekend showing so 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. As a head’s up, this is a longer movie at 2hrs 36mins.
DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie at 5:30pm at group favorite, FUGU SUSHI, located just next door! Separate RSVP required for the Dinner / Movie portions of this event. An RSVP here means you're signed up for the MOVIE! This portion will be open as long as seats remain. If you also plan to join for dinner, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the dinner portion of this event.
Should be a good one, Dan

























