Getting Organized

CIAO! Hello¡ Salut¡ Hola! Zdravo! Hallo! Hej! Ola! Ahoj! Namastè! Privjet! Nihao! Are you ready to learn a new language and meet new people? 🌍🗣 🇮🇹 ITALIANO: Anche questo lunedì iniziamo la settimana con il nostro social TANDEM LINGUISTICO! Dove? Nella solita location al Caffè Letterario 📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/EkzXSCoTKu7AmVgD6 a partire dalle ore 19.30 per parlare, imparare nuove lingue e conoscere nuove culture. L'ingresso all'evento e le conversazioni sono GRATUITE! È tuttavia richiesta una consumazione obbligatoria per tutti i partecipanti. 🍹 PREZZI Analcolici (Coca Cola, Tonica, Fanta, ecc.): 5€ Birra, Calice di Vino e Amari: 6€ Spritz e Cocktail: 10€ 🥳 APERICENA OPZIONALE! Durante l'evento, potrai anche goderti un'Apericena al costo di 15€ (food + drink)! 🍽 🗣 LE NOSTRE TAVOLE DI CONVERSAZIONE (GRATUITE): 🇩🇪 TEDESCO con Chiara 🇧🇷 PORTOGHESE con Chiara 🇫🇷 FRANCESE con Pauline 🇪🇸 SPAGNOLO con Lucia 🇬🇧 INGLESE con Antonia 🇬🇷 GRECO con Grigorios 🇮🇹 ITALIANO BASE con Chiara 🇮🇹 ITALIANO INTERMEDIO con Sara 🇮🇹 ITALIANO AVANZATO con Alfredo 🇬🇧 ENGLISH VERSION: Tandem language exchange is an informal way to meet people from different countries and practice languages in a friendly environment. Conversations start at 19.30. Entrance and conversations are FREE! PLEASE NOTE: Participation requires a mandatory drink purchase for all attendees. 🥂 DRINK PRICE LIST Soft Drinks: 5€ Beer, Wine, Digestives: 6€ Spritz & Cocktails: 10€ 😋 OPTIONAL APERICENA DEAL: 15€ (food + drink) 🗣 FREE CONVERSATION TABLES: 🇩🇪 German with Chiara 🇧🇷 Portuguese with Chiara 🇫🇷 French with Pauline 🇪🇸 Spanish with Lucia 🇬🇧 English with Antonia 🇬🇷 Greek with Grigorios 🇮🇹 Italian (Basic) with Chiara 🇮🇹 Italian (Intermediate) with Sara 🇮🇹 Italian (Advanced) with Alfredo 📍 HOW TO GET THERE: From any METRO B station, get off at PIRAMIDE, walk left toward Via Ostiense, pass below the bridge, and keep walking until number 95. You will find Caffè Letterario on your left. LOCATION Caffè Letterario: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/EkzXSCoTKu7AmVgD6 More the merrier! SHARE THE CULTURE! 🌍

DESCRIPTION: Join us on an unforgettable tour where we'll explore Rome's iconic sites. Since most of these sites are well-known, the focus will be on lesser known aspects. The goal is the gain insight but keep the info limited so the tour ends in 90 mins. Participants will likely remember the presentations and won't feel overwhelmed with TMI that can easily be found on wikipedia or through AI. ITINERARY : Spanish Steps, Sallustian Obelisk and the revolution of Rome's city planning, Aqua Virgo, Trevi Fountain, Galleria Alberto Sordi, Pantheon Piazza Navona DISTANCE: 1\.87 km \| 1\.16 miDuration: 2 hrs TIP-BASED tour: You pay what you want at the end. If you pay based on your satisfaction, you encourage quality work and discourage substandard work. RSVP: There are other people who book this tour through other platforms. In order to avoid needlessly delaying the start of the tour please confirm or cancel your participation on the tour day by messaging me.

Nella vita di ogni persona accadono delle coincidenze particolari. Questo evento si rivolge a coloro che sono curiosi di conoscere storie di coincidenze affascinanti e spesso miracolose. Avremo a disposizione dei libri che raccolgono decine di storie VERE di coincidenze. Sceglierò per voi le più belle. Tranquilli, nessuna noia: si leggono in tre minuti ciascuna! E le risate sono assicurate. Anche io racconterò le mie esperienze (non a caso ne sono molto appassionato) e daro' alcuni suggerimenti per avere qualche vantaggio. Ogni partecipante se vuole potrà farlo. L 'evento non ha scopo né di lucro né di vendita libri. Di solito possiamo occupare gratuitamente il tavolo della caffetteria; a volte basta consumare un semplice caffè. ( * Può sembrare una iniziativa strana, ma già anni fa il direttore di rai notte Gabriele La Porta raccoglieva le esperienze dei telespettatori, molte delle quali ha poi pubblicato in un libro).

[English at the bottom] Nuovo incontro Mellon per giocare e condividere momenti intorno ai giochi da tavolo in ottima compagnia Melloniana! Le prenotazioni per l'evento saranno aperte fino a 24h prima dell'evento. La partecipazione all'evento è gratuita, vi ricordiamo però che il locale prevede una spesa minima. Vi chiediamo infine di mantenere un comportamento amichevole e rispettoso verso gli altri membri e partecipanti e di non causare danni alle infrastrutture e ai giochi da tavola messi a disposizione, da noi e da altri eventuali membri, pena il rimborso del danno Durante l'evento verranno scattate delle foto da condividere sui Social per pubblicizzare il gruppo, nel caso in cui non vogliate essere ripresi/comparire fatecelo sapere e provvederemo di conseguenza. Dite Mellon ed entrate! / Mae govannen mellon nin! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- New Mellon meeting to discover, play and enjoy boardgames with your your best Mellonish company! RSVP open till 24h before the event. Event is free of charge, even though the venue may require minimum order per person. We kindly ask you to maintain friendly and respectful behaviour towards all people attending and not to cause any damage to the venue and the games offered by it or by other participants, otherwise we will ask you to reimburse the article. We may take a few pictures/short videos during the event to be published on our Socials, in case you do not agree with this please let us know! Say Mellon and enter! / Mae govannen mellon nin!

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 16:00-17:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start. * 16:15-17:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 16:25-17:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 17:45-18:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 18:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** 🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * ​What will we talk about? What's the topic? ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t). * Do I need to study or read anything to attend? No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on? The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * Is it mostly men that attend? Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * Can I come alone? Of course you can, we encourage it :) * Can I be late? Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * Where do you meet? The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). **🤝POLICY** To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately. Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All. ✨** Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 35 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ \*\*\* Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t) 👈 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈 Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈

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Let's meet to eat, drink, chat, practice languages, and make new friends! Dozens of people (locals and foreigners) are attending every week! See you all there! The Location : ANGELI ROCK in VIA OSTIENSE 193 B Just close from metro station 'SAN PAOLO' (B line), CS meeting is held for you! 👉 You are kindly asked to register your participation. ⏰ Be on time or your seat will be made available for other customers! 👉 You will be requested to order a drink and/or food from the menu. 💳 Payments are made at table. HOW TO GET THERE: metro station: San Paolo (500 metres) or bus stops: 23 / 769 or night bus: N2 Here is the map to the bar: https://goo.gl/maps/tAE4v5yBipHzoe7S8 JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP TO BE UPDATED : we have a wa group to be connected. Please write me a pm if you want to be added. P.S. anche se non parlate bene inglese siete i benvenuti !!!! ;-)

Una serata semplice e conviviale per incontrarsi, bere qualcosa insieme e raccontare un progetto di vacanza creativa che prenderà vita in Puglia dal 10 al 16 agosto. Tra masserie, trulli, mare e paesaggi della Valle d’Itria, nascerà una settimana dedicata al teatro, al movimento espressivo, alla musica, alla relazione e alla condivisione. Non una vacanza turistica tradizionale, ma un’esperienza immersiva fatta di pratiche artistiche accessibili a tutti, incontri umani, convivialità e tempo vissuto insieme. Durante la serata racconteremo: • come nasce il progetto “Incursioni Artistiche” • l’atmosfera della vacanza creativa • le attività previste • il luogo che ci ospiterà • il senso di vivere un Ferragosto diverso, più autentico e condiviso L’incontro è aperto anche a chi è semplicemente curioso e vuole conoscere nuove persone interessate all’arte, al viaggio e alla creatività. Ognuno paga liberamente la propria consumazione. Libreria Bistrot Gli esploratori, via Trionfale 88, 00195 Roma (Metro A Cipro; Metro A Ottaviano San Pietro)

**May 28th · 7:30 PM** **The Appuntamento — Rome** **Limited spots available** \*\*\* *** A refined aperitivo experience set at **The Appuntamento in Rome**, one of the city’s most intimate and aesthetically curated locations. An evening designed to blend conversation, atmosphere, and a shared appreciation for beauty, where everything feels effortless yet intentionally designed. Guests will be welcomed into an exclusive setting in the heart of Rome, where they will enjoy a thoughtfully **curated aperitivo experience** surrounded by warm light, timeless details, and the unmistakable energy of the city at golden hour. More than a simple aperitivo, *this is an opportunity to step into a space where like-minded women meet*, exchange, and connect over a shared lifestyle. *Dress code:* **fancy outfits:** delicate textures, feminine silhouettes, and elevated evening details. Due to the intimate nature of the experience, availability is extremely limited. Early reservation is strongly recommended. We look forward to welcoming you. 🖤✨ *** ⚠️ **Participation Terms & Conditions** **Cancellations** – Refunds are available up to 72 hours prior to the event. – After this timeframe, the reservation remains non-refundable. However, you may transfer your spot to another guest, with prior notice. **Privacy & Media** – By attending, you consent to the capture of photo and video content, which may be used across our digital platforms and communication channels.

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.