The Aspirations Fall Festival on October 19th was a delightful event featuring delicious food, exciting games, and a lively costume contest. Families and friends gathered to enjoy the festive atmosphere, showcasing creative costumes and indulging in seasonal treats. It was a memorable day filled with fun and community spirit. You can watch a short video of the costume contest here: IMG_1324 (2)

For July, Men’s Aspirations went for an 8-mile bike ride on Scioto Trail. From left to right, we have Michael, Alex, Joe, Sheena, Noah, Sam, The Roys, and Jack. As a group, this was our first bike ride, let alone a bike ride in the city—moving through metro parks, under active trains, alongside Scioto River, aside highways, in the midst of walking Crew fans, and across traffic. Our collective goal for next time is to go further than 8 miles.

Men’s Aspirations went to the Park of Roses and Jeni’s for June!

We started the event by hiking alongside the Park of Roses (a trail no one knew existed that took us near a creek with hills canopied by trees). Out of the woods, we walked through the Park of Roses, checking out 200+ species of roses, herbs, and perennials. We walked over 2 miles.

After the park, we drove to Jeni’s and enjoyed a sweet and cool treat — exactly where it started to rain.

The conversations never stopped, and at least 2 guys exchanged numbers! BIG WIN!

Men’s Aspirations is a social group where we EXPLORE and go on an ADVENTURE. The focus is to move, be active, and accomplish something with new friends. We have a basic schedule for the event but are flexible to try new things and for members to take ownership.

For May, Men’s Aspirations adventured to Quarry Trails Metro Park in Columbus, Ohio. We hiked nearly 4 miles, cooled off under a waterfall, and relaxed on a group hammock.

Coming up in June–We’re heading to The Garden of Roses, followed by ice cream.