Community Groups For Men

Columbus Gay Speed Dating for Committed Men

**UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled and is moving to a 2:00 PM start time on Sun, Sep 20 (local time).** Virtual speed dating on Zoom designed for gay men in Columbus. Enjoy brief, individual chats with other local gay men, paired by age, all from the comfort of your home. It is a laid back night for gay singles seeking genuine interaction without the need for a bar environment. [Register here to join](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=518.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Columbus&groupurlname=arabic-fundamentals-friends-and-social-circle&face_v=7.0) Please note: simply RSVPing does not guarantee your spot. Finalize your sign up using the link provided above because availability is restricted and the gathering might be called off if participation is insufficient.

Columbus, OH Open Men’s Group / Intro to Men’s Work

Interested? Contact Preston Moore k.preston.moore@gmail.com 614-300-5989 ———————————— Engaging in men’s work is the new way to forge friendships while being open-minded to personal growth. Many men experience healthier relationships, personally and professionally, by engaging in this work. Open Men’s Group is a container for men to share vulnerably without receiving judgment or feedback. We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet. Visit ManKind Project USA to discover more. https://mkpusa.org/

Father/Son Men's Group (Bi-weekly)

Join us every other Wednesday during the summer at 5:30pm at Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground. Starts Wednesday June 17th. **Agenda** 5:30-6:15 Kids Play & Dad's Meet 6:15-6:45 Snacks & Father/Son Men's Group Circle \- Simple intro Round \- What are Dad & Son working on? \- Various Topics for Fathers and Sons\(What does it mean to be a man? Etc\.\) 6:45-7 Close. Go get food or keep playing. Mario will lead this group and hold the space. Generally, it is a laid-back, open group that can be modified to accommodate those who show up. If people want to go get dinner after, we can :) It's all about making friends and building a positive community. Mario has led men's groups for several years, sponsored by Speak Your Mind, an Ohio Non-Profit organization with a focus on men's mental well-being. Click here to learn more about SYM: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind). All events are non-denominational and donation-based. No one will be turned away for their beliefs or financial position. Suggested donation is $5 per family per meeting (Covers the cost of meetup). **Donation link**: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind **Liability Waiver** to fill out before your first event (Required). This covers the non-profit in the event of any accidents. https://form.jotform.com/242207035182144 Contact Mario with any questions: 808-855-8831 Address: 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road Columbus, OH 43081 Follow signs to the back of the park (Inclusive Playground)

How to Be a Better Communicator - Free Seminar

How to be a Better Communicator Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Vineyard Intermediate Volleyball (Fridays) 🏐

Pre-Volleyball Bible Study @ the Vineyard Community Center

CMG Special Event: MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL at the Gateway Film Center!

\* One World \* One Week \* One Festival \* Join us as we get together for a CMG special event and fun annual tradition: THE MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL! If you haven’t attended with us before, you’ll LOVE it! (And if you have attended before you probably already signed up!) This event showcases 10 short films selected from hundreds from around the globe! We'll view each of this year’s 10 short film finalists back-to-back then cast our ballots to help pick this year’s winner! Afterwards, we’ll get together for a bite, a drink and to chat about the shorts! Here are complete details for this year’s event: ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: THE MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind! This year’s Ten Finalists will screen across the world during a one-week period. Finalists are selected from hundreds of films submitted from across the globe with the winner determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. Winning films will be announced after the festival and I’ll send an announcement to the group! All of this year’s finalists will be eligible in the Short Film categories at the 2026 Academy Awards. THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS: This year is extra special because for the first time in its history MANHATTAN SHORT has selected ten films from ten different countries, with films from USA, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Moldova, Russia, Cuba, Georgia and Mexico! Films include everything from comedy to drama, action to animation, and everything in between! 2026 TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOdETuNe6E0 2025 MANHATTAN SHORT WEBSITE + DETAILS: Click here for more information about this one-of-a-kind festival and to learn more about his year’s finalists: https://www.manhattanshort.com/finalists.html PLAN: We’ll plan for mid-afternoon showing and will meet in the upstairs lobby about 30 minutes before showtime! We always bring a big group and previous events have sold out, so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible via the GFC website is advised! If seat numbers are assigned, please list your seat number in the Comments section for this event. Afterwards, don’t miss joining us for the always-fun post-show conversation, food and drinks at nearby Cazuela’s Mexican Grill! PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the garage located behind the theater! Access the garage through 9th or 11th Avenues, near High Street. Get your parking validated at the box office for just $2 and your covered for the night. Can't wait, Dan

Cinema Columbus 2026: Sightlines: Documentary Shorts at the Gateway Film Center!

NOTE: This will be an UNHOSTED EVENT. This is just being listed as a fun opportunity to see some great short docs and support this Cinema Columbus event. But, I have a conflict on this day/time, so I’m only 50-50 if I’ll be able to make it. (If I am able to make it, you’ll see me there!) Tentatively listing it as an “un-hosted event.” But, while no official host will be present, you’ll be able to check the RSVP list so you can keep an eye out for fellow CMG’ers and your for Movie Group friends! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Join us for a CMG Bonus Event to see five special Documentary Shorts as part of Cinema Columbus 2026! The Cinema Columbus event is now in its 5th year, but this will be the FIRST time the Movie Group will attend! The festival features over 75 feature length and short films shown at a variety of Columbus locations. For our event, we’ll check out the Documentary Shorts section at the Gateway, described below: DESCRIPTION: The 5 documentary shorts explore, “the spaces we inhabit” and why they “matter so deeply.” “The environments we shape mold us. These short visions unearth intimate looks at how physical place informs internal realities.” The Shorts of Ohio includes the following films: \* Elephant Families (15-min), Dirs. Evan Bode & Marvin Wade. A documentary about the resilience of London’s Latin American communities as a wave of regeneration hits Elephant and Castle. \* Prison and Time (7-min), Dir. Elena Escalante. A formerly incarcerated writer speaks about his 25 years in prison and the positive transformation he achieved in spite of, not because of, the criminal legal system around him. \* The Sight Unseen (35-min), Dir. Shawn Antoine II. This documentary explores a writer’s memories and writings, investigating whether a phenomenon experienced in 1971 was divine or a hoax. \* Prettier in Whittier (12-min), Dir. Joe Kowalski. In the town of Whittier, nearly the entire population lives in a single apartment building, bringing new meaning to the idea of getting along with your neighbor. \* Grampy’s Red Rock Rabbit Ranch (32-min) Dirs. Martin Krafft & Laura Asherman. A filmmaker is invited to document her friend’s seemingly idyllic life on an intergenerational farm, but the act of filming becomes entangled with the farm community’s unraveling. PERSONAL INVITATION and Q&A: Martin Krafft, the director of the documentary short Grampy’s Red Rock Rabbit Ranch reached out personally to invite our group to attend! From Martin Crafft: “I'm the director of a short doc, Grampy's Red Rock Rabbit Ranch, having its world premiere at Cinema Columbus Film Festival on September 13th." Martin will be traveling from Berlin, Germany and story co-creator Emily Kleypas, will be traveling from NYC for the premiere and a Q&A after the documentary shorts” and would by “totally honored if the Columbus Movie Group” would attend! PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 1:30pm showing on Sunday, September 13th! Recommend arriving in the upstairs lobby area around 1:15pm to meet up with fellow group members. Tickets for this one may move quickly so advance purchase as soon as possible is advised. The total program will be 2-hours. Tickets just $11.57 with no online ticketing fee! You can order yours and find out more about the program here: https://cinemacolumbus.eventive.org/Schedule/6a594d59bc221f005a8b6d48 Hope you can make it, Dan

Happy Volleyball Club is back!

MTCC Columbus Signature Ride

**[Major Taylor Cycling Club (Columbus) Signature Ride](https://www.mtcc1979.com/post/pull-up-and-lock-in-your-spot-tap-the-link-below-to-open-the-official-eventbrite-registration-page)** Two wheels. One legacy. 47 years strong—hosted in Groveport and open to all who love to roll with heart. * **Welcome to the Original Signature Ride, hosted by the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Columbus, Ohio!** Join us on **Saturday, September 19, 2026** at **Madison Christian Church** for a ride rooted in purpose and driven by legacy. After **47 years** on two wheels, our journey continues—with unity, pride, and the people who make it matter. Whether you're a ***seasoned rider*** or ***just starting out***, this event invites everyone to ride forward—acknowledging the road behind us and the journey ahead. **MEET AND GREET** **Date:** September 18, 2026 **Time:** 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM **Location:** The Derby Gahanna and Taproom 505 Morrison Rd, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 **Ride has been added - 20 miles -** [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52262881](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52262881 "https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52262881") **Meet: 3:30 PM Roll: 3:50 PM** **MTCC Signature Ride and Lunch:** * **Date:** September 19, 2026 * **Event:** A bike ride and lunch are included with registration. All attendees, including non-riders, must register. **Riders must sign a waiver(electronally or onsite) and wear a helmet**. * **Location:** Madison Christian Church, 3565 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH 43125 * **Time:** 7:00 a.m.–3:30 pm. * **Cost:** $15.00/ $35.00 - 💡 *Heads-up: A small service fee will be added at checkout — this goes directly to Eventbrite to keep things running.* **Ride Options: (Routes to be released at a later date)** **Saturday September 19th** * **Family Ride (16 miles):** departs at 10:00 AM from Madison Christian Church, heading to Three Creeks ParTrail. No rider will be left behind. * **33 mile :** Departs at 9:00 AM. [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56531996](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56531996 "https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56531996") * **65 mile :** Departs at 8:00 AM. [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56518142](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56518142 "https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56518142") * **100 mile**: Departs at 7:00AM. [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56531967](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56531967 "https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56531967") **Sunday, September 20th** **Recover Ride** Recovery Ride: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52317349](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52317349 "https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52317349") Meet: 8:30 AM \| Roll at 9:00 AM Location: **Wolf Park - 105 Park Dr. Bexley (Columbus) Ohio 43209**

Columbus Code & Coffee 90 @ Improving

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

Day Drinking @ Budd Dairy