Brussels Friends Hangout

Salut toi! 👋

Tu penses pouvoir survivre en français? 😂 Testons ça autour d’un ☕️ (ou de toute autre boisson 🍵 ou snack 🍪🍰🥐 qui t'inspire sur le moment).

📍 Où?

Léopold PDN - un café parfois difficile à trouver surtout quand il pleut 🌧️☔, mais c’est exactement comme ça que commencent les aventures, pas vrai? 😂 Ne te perds pas au point de désespérer - envoie-moi un message avant de maudire Google Maps 🗺️!

💡 L'idée

Prends ta commande (obligatoire!☝️), puis rejoins la table. Après une petite intro on plongera dans des sujets comme activités, voyages, musique… Et si on est suffisamment motivés, on pourra même jouer à quelques jeux! On parlera uniquement en français—oui, immersion totale! Il se peut que l'on se divise en petits groupes pour que tout le monde en profite au max. Chaque groupe aura son propre expert en français 🇫🇷🧐 bien sûr - pour nous remettre sur le bon chemin dès que l'on commence à galérer!😆

🎲 Jeux

Pas de jeux énormes qui risquent de finir en catastrophe avec du café renversé, STP! On privilégie des jeux rapides, légers et amusants (en général, des jeux de cartes comme UNO ou Exploding Kittens 💥🐱). J’apporterai quelques jeux moi-même, mais n'hésite surtout pas à amener tes propres favoris (versions françaises évidemment😎)

⏱ Horaires

On commence à 14:30, et tu es libre de nous rejoindre à tout moment et de rester aussi longtemps que tu le souhaites.
Tu arrives plus tard? Préviens-moi dans le chat pour qu’on te garde une place! 😊

🚦 Liste d’attente?

Si tu es encore sur la liste d’attente mais tu veux absolument venir, ou si tu as une question, n’hésite pas à me contacter directement.

📢 Il se peut que je partage des détails supplémentaires dans le chat du groupe ou en DM 💬—pense à vérifier tes messages 👀 au moins la veille de l’événement pour ne pas manquer d'infos essentielles🙄!

🐈‍⬛ Le Code des Amis :
👉 On se tutoie, c'est plus cool✌️
👉 Respect et bonnes vibes - sinon 💥🥊
👉 Les erreurs? On s'en fou! Et si on galère on switchera en anglais ou bien: 🎭💃🎶🎸🤹🏿‍♂️
👉 Un empêchement? Annule ou préviens-moi à temps pour laisser la place à quelqu’un d’autre🙏
👉 Sur la liste d’attente ? Ne viens pas sans confirmation.

À très bientôt ! 😉

What's up Friends! 👋
Let’s hit the rink and roll together! 🛼✨

📍 Time & place:
Venue: Rollerland Brussels
Address: Rue Dieudonné Lefèvre 4, 1020 Bruxelles
Link: https://retro.brussels/rollerland-brussels/
Feel free to join at any time - we'll meet directly inside rink.
💡The idea:
Skate as long as you like if you have your own skates! Rental skates must be returned by 7:45 PM. Feel free to take breaks whenever you need - eventually, we’ll all get to recharge with some drinks and snacks🥤🍕.
🤑 Entry fee:
Roller skates rental: 7.5 EUR
Protection: 1 EUR per pair, 2,50 EUR per full set
Coat room service - 1 EUR
Rink access is free if you bring your own skates

💁‍♂️ Good to know:
• Consider arriving 10 mins earlier - renting skates may take time when there’s a line! ⏳
• Picture ID is required for skate rental.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Roller-skating is fun, but safety comes first! When the rink is very crowded (Fridays, weekend) stay extra alert! Enjoy responsibly!

📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing mission-critical 🙄 announcements.
🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code:
👉Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊
👉Can’t make it? Cancel or drop a message in the chat - helps running things smoothly!
👉Don't show up if you are on the waitlist.

See you at the rink, folks😉

Bowling and Drinks 🎳🍺

What’s up Friends! 👋

Let’s get the ball rolling 🎳 and have some drinks & laughs while we are at it!

💡The idea:
We'll play as many games as we feel like. Starters to intermediate players are welcome (no judgement on your skills). We will decide on the spot whether to play in teams or individually and how many lanes to take.

📍Where: Crosly Bowling (Brussels center): https://www.crosly.be/

Timing:
We'll start off at 19:00 sharp. If you’re joining later, just drop a message in the chat so we can keep the games rolling smoothly! 😊

Food & Drinks:
The bowling has a bar where you can order some drinks🍺 although this is totally up to you! Light snacks 🍟 may also be available.

Cost (depending on venue)
€6-8 per person per game.
Shoe rental: 1-2 eur (one-off for all the games played)

💁‍♂️ More info on the venue:
Crosly Bowling (Brussels center): https://www.crosly.be/

📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing mission-critical 🙄 announcements.

🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code:
👉 Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊
👉 Number of games, lanes and teams will be agreed👌 by the group
👉 Can't make it? Cancel🚫 on time so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot
👉 Don't show up if you are on the waiting list (or show up at your own risk🙂). There may be no space for extra players and you risk to get disappointed.

I’ll see you at the lanes folks! 😉

Hey Friends! 👋

Join me for a laid-back, coffee-sip☕️, cake-munch discussion🍰 of the non-fiction bestseller Notes on a Nervous Planet (2018), by Matt Haig. This book explores anxiety and stress in our fast-paced, hyper-connected world—✈️📴👩‍💻something we can all relate to. Not the newest title on the shelf, but its message still feels spot on. You've read it some time ago and would like a refresh? Or you are just curious about this topic? Come and join the conversation.

📍Where:
TBC - 2 cozy spots to vote for in your RSVP, both offering a unique ambience to chat all things books! 📖.

1. Cook & Book (across from Woluwe Shopping Center) Place du Temps Libre 1, 1200 Woluwe Saint-Lambert
2. Cafe Leopold PDN: (metro Porte de Namur) Sq. du Bastion 7, 1050 Ixelles
   The winner will be announced in advance on the event page.

💡The Idea:
After a short intro, we’ll dive straight into our favorite parts, quotes, and insights.
😎 If you didn't find the time to read the book - it's no biggie! You can check out the summary on ChatGPT, read a single page, find a quote you like (check out the one I included below😉) or simply show up and join the discussion.

⏱Timing:
We’ll kick off at 14:30, but feel free to drop in later if needed—just let me know in the chat so we keep a spot available for you!

🍽 Food & Drinks:
Menu includes both drinks ☕🍵 and food (sweet and savoury) 🍔🥗🍪. Ordering at least one drink is mandatory! 🤑

💁‍♂️ Book summary & about the author : https://books.google.be/books?id=JPJFDwAAQBAJ&hl=nl&source=gbs_book_other_versions
Sample quote: "In nature nothing is perfect and everything is perfect."

If you find yourself on the waiting list but you absolutely want to join or if you have any other question - feel free to contact me directly via the chat.

📢 More details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Check your messages 👀 (especially the day before) so you don't miss out any critical 🙄 updates.

🐈‍⬛ The Friends code:
👉No formalities - just chill 😎
👉Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊
👉Keep an open-mind - everyone sees things differently 🌱
👉We may break out into smaller groups depending on how many people join.
👉Can’t make it? Cancel so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot 🙏
👉 Don't show up if you are on the waitlist.

Can't wait to hear your take on this thought-provoking masterpiece! 📖✨