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Come test out your knowledge as we put you on teams and ask you questions and see how much you know! Every team gets a point for every right answer! *** Rules: ● 0 tolerance for bad , inappropriate and offensive language ● no cyber bullying , harassment and shaming ● No rudeness and bad moral, ethical practices online Please report if you notice this happening Breach of these rules automatic ban from the group. Please help keep HPG a safe and happy/positive place for everyone! *** Donate: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO HPG AND INVEST INTO THE FUTURE OF KEEPING THE GROUP GOING WE APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROSITY AND WORK HARD TO KEEP HAPPINESS AND POSITIVITY IN YOUR LIVES EVERYDAY! PayPal.me/happypositivegroup *** Disclaimer: HPG is not a counselling service and we do not offer advice, support or guidance. This Group is not intended as a substitute for therapy and anyone finding themselves needing care should seek the help of a qualified health care professional. Any text and/or links to external websites posted within comments in this group express the views of the author/respondent. They do not represent the views of the administrators, moderators or any other users. HPG disclaims all liability any responsibility from conversations made in this group.

We have gone ONLINE during the COVID-19 epidemic. Our regular meetup on a weekly basis is still going on: All levels, beginner to native speakers, are welcome. We are an informal group and talk about whatever people want to talk about. Reach out to us if you want to join! All you need to do is to DM us and we can send you the link. *Please note that we do not share the link openly - you have to DM us to receive the link.*

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**Release Your Inner Writer** **Release Your Inner Writer is for anyone who feels they are a writer, wants to be a writer, or those who want to explore writing in a comfortable and supportive setting. We’ll set the stage for you to write creatively with opportunities to share with the group, or not, whatever you’re comfortable with.** Have you ever thought: “I have an interesting story, but I don’t know how to start sharing it with people”? Have you ever thought of writing a book? Do you simply want to start journaling? Every person has a story to share, and all of them are transformational for us and sometimes for others. When we write our thoughts and ideas down, we move internal content to an external device like a notebook or a laptop. By doing this we’re able to clear our heads and uncover one layer after another. **Hosted by Kathy Nutt** **Kathy Nutt** is a creative who uses many media and styles to convey a glimpse into her mysterious, whimsical world. Although mainly focused on the visual arts, she dabbles in the written word and is endeavoring to cultivate a consistent practice of writing, whether it be poetry, essays, short stories, or journaling. Kathy believes a writing practice (along with any creative practice) is a beneficial way to break through the mundane and view our worlds through fresh new eyes. We may discover a breakthrough, change a pattern, or just experience catharsis. Or we may simply arrive in a place of joy. She believes the creative process is more important than the finished product and that creativity is for everyone, not just the gifted few. **CREATING CONNECTION CANADA** is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming. People of every walk of life, culture, faith, or tradition, participate in a myriad of connection groups, forming meaningful community within this diversity. As a result, these communities are multi-faceted - expressing the inspirations, aspirations, wisdom, practices, and blessing of all. While we encourage you to share openly, we ask that you do so in a kind and considerate manner. **As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT** charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided. CREDIT CARD: http://donations.creatingconnection.ca E-TRANSFER: donations[@creatingconnection](http://creatingconnection/).ca

Get tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/152554479555 Come and have an absolute blast at this one of a kind experience that combines Trivia Night and Bingo into one fantastic event! Grab a cocktail or your favorite snacks because we're bringing a party directly to your home on Zoom! QUICK NOTE: THIS IS A MULTI MEETUP GROUP EVENT. 15 OTHER GROUPS HAVE ALSO BEEN INVITED SO WE'LL HAVE A GOOD AMOUNT OF PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE. HOW IT WORKS: Once you sign up, you'll be given a link to join a party of other people via video on Zoom. All you need is a laptop, phone or tablet to take part in the event. Our friendly host will be with you live via video on Zoom orchestrating this awesomely fun event! On the day of the event, we'll send you your own unique bingo card that you'll be using for the night. Much of the event will be like standard Bingo that you're familiar with, but with an awesome twist! Between every few Bingo numbers called, the host will give you a trivia question to answer. The team/s that answer the question correctly will to place a chip on any space on their bingo card. The event host will make introductions amongst the group and will then group you into smaller team. Every time your team answers a question correctly, every person on your team will be allowed to put a chip on the spot of their choice on their Bingo card. While you will be working with a team to answer the trivia questions, you will have your own unique Bingo card and only one person will win Bingo in each round (we play many rounds throughout the night so a lot of people have a chance to win). Every round winner will win an awesome prize like an Amazon Gift card and more! You're welcome to join with friends and be on a team with just your friends or sign up alone and we'll put you on a team. Typically about 70% of the crowd signs up on their own so don't worry if you're by yourself! It's actually a fantastic way to meet new people and we've witnessed countless friendships sparked at this event. In fact, the host gives everyone the opportunity to swap contact info with other people in the group at the end of the night if they'd like to. The event host will make introductions amongst the group and will then pair you off into smaller teams and you'll be playing as a team against the other groups. You're welcome to join with friends and be on a team with just your friends or sign up alone and we'll put you on a team. Typically about 70% of the crowd signs up on their own so don't worry if you're by yourself! It's actually a fantastic way to meet new people and we've witnessed countless friendships sparked at this event. In fact, the host gives everyone the opportunity to swap contact info with other people in the group at the end of the night if they'd like to. THIS EVENT WILL LIKELY SELL OUT FAST AND WE HAVE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE SO GRAB YOUR TICKET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. * If you come on your own you'll be put on a team with others who have also come on their own. If you sign up along with friends we'll be sure to put you and your friends on the same team. * We have a wide range of trivia questions... some a fun and simple and others more difficult. We try to cover all categories like categories like pop culture, history, entertainment (music, movies & TV), arts & literature, science and more. "The questions were unique and interesting. Thanks for organizing such a great event!" - Charlene S. "It was the best time I've had in a long time. The host did a fantastic job" - David M. **** WIN AMAZON GIFT CARD PRIZES & MORE!! **** Get tickets and see FAQs about the event at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/152554479555 https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/1/b/a/highres_496061402.jpeg

Are you feeling stressed, like you can't breathe, and you just can't relax? **You are NOT alone!** It seems like every call that I've gotten in the past week has been from people who are anxious and overwhelmed by all that's going on in our world today. There are a few things you should know... 1. The higher your vibration, the stronger your immune system. 2. The more positive your thoughts, the stronger your immune system. 3. The more water you take in and let out, the stronger your immune system. 4. The more breath you take in and let out, the stronger your immune system. 5. A good night's sleep will strengthen your immune system. 6. The healthier the nutrients (food) you put in your body, the stronger your immune system. In addition, you may be feeling the need for some support in clearing the negative energy and emotions from your system, and boosting your energy and immunity. I've put together an Energetic Booster -- in the form of 30 minutes - on the phone or zoom. It's only $97.00 and will boost your immunity, boost your energy, and release all that stress you're feeling. There's absolutely no reason for you to hold on to that anxiety and stress, one session will teach what you need to do every time you feel it creeping back into your life. Call Now! 623-334-3393 or [Sign up on my Calendar](https://calendly.com/angel-shines/energetic-booster-session)

Register here for the Zoom link to kick off the meeting: https://kcdigitaldrive.zoom.us/j/84232981632?pwd=MFB0Qm0yQXIyWGw4VC9iMEJxWDQ5Zz09 The Zoom link is the same week-to-week, but we ask you to register each week. ######## IMPORTANT NOTE: We are taking a hiatus from our in-person Hack Nights as we deal with the implications of COVID-19. We encourage teams to continue project work and to meet virtually from 6:00-8:00pm on Mondays. Our ability to provide pizza and snacks will be compromised, however :). Individual teams will have access to video breakouts via Zoom. You can use Slack for breakout rooms if you like. We are also exploring possible projects we could take on to help address this public health emergency. Please email codeforkc@kcdigitaldrive.org if you have any questions or are interested in working on immediate public health-related projects. Thanks, Aaron, Paul, and the rest of the Core Team ######## Interested in helping the Kansas City area? Great! Whether or not you know how to code, you can help by joining us to work on civic hacking to create a better Kansas City and surrounding cities. Bring projects, ideas, designs, laptops, data, and friends. Meeting Format 6:00 - Kickoff and Introductions 6:15 - go into breakout rooms 8:00 - Wrap-up "Pitch Nights," TBD when we have a slot for new project pitches during kickoff; "Learn Nights," TBD where we have community speakers on civic tech topics from 6:30-7:30pm. Please RSVP so that we know how many snacks & drinks to bring. Civic Heroes of all types welcome! This event is for coders and non-coders alike -- as long as you're interested in making government more transparent and building interesting things for our city, you're more than welcome! If you have something you'd like to work on or are excited about, please let us know via the meetup or at the hack night itself. We are growing our initiative and the energy comes from the community. Code for KC is a program of KC Digital Drive, a local non-profit whose mission is to make Kansas City a digital leader by developing civic capacity to adapt to technology change. We are the local affiliate in Code for America's Brigade network. Connect with Us: • Join our Code for KC email list (http://eepurl.com/7gbQP). • Follow us on Twitter @CodeforKC (http://twitter.com/codeforkc) and @KCDigitalDrive (http://twitter.com/kcdigitaldrive). Got questions? Email our Brigade Captain, Paul Barham: captain@codeforkc.org or codeforkc@kcdigitaldrive.org. Code for KC has a Code of Conduct! Please always be respectful and help us keep our events welcoming, positive, productive environments for everyone. Code For KC presenters and participants are held to this anti-harassment policy (http://codeforkc.org/hackkc-code-of-conduct).

If you're interested in gaining some real-world experience or looking to stretch your coding expertise, you should come and get involved in our Coding Club! Every week the [Geek.Zone/Dev](http://geek.zone/Dev) team gets together on our Discord to work on projects happening within **Geek.Zone.** Everyone is really friendly and supportive, so we're always happy to answer any questions you may have. Before your first time, please take our short [Geek.Zone/DevInduction](http://geek.zone/DevInduction) to get set up. It should take no more than 15 mins. We look forward to seeing you there!

An bhfuil suim agat cluiche cártaí “25” nó “45” a imirt? Oíche Déardaoin ó 20:00 go 21:30 ar Zoom agus https://irish25s.herokuapp.com/play Seol teachtaireacht chuig dara@sultnasollan.ie má tá suim agat páirt a ghlacadh. Cártaí agus craic trí Ghaeilge. Tá fáilte roimh chách.

This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss all things related to comic books, anime, and manga. Whether its Golden Age, Silver Age, Manga, or Anime, this group tackles the ins and outs of art, story, and the graphic media. Join our moderator, Haywood Clark, as he explores the comic book universe.

Fit4Yoga Studio belongs to Alex Filimon, a Romanian certified Yoga instructor that lives in The Netherlands. On the website you find more information: [http://www.fit4yoga.ro/](http://www.fit4yoga.ro/?fbclid=IwAR1HmP5ryL2JywhT8Nsc2m6jnj0ukNUZCIXKvFhg9WHiyk4U6wkLROB6LJ4) Individual, smaller or bigger groups, online, outside or inside, we can achieve the maximum results with the minimum time. Make an account, and book online your place for the class before the end of Thursday: [https://www.momoyoga.com/fit4yoga-studio/](https://www.momoyoga.com/fit4yoga-studio/) €10 for the Online Power Yoga session, via zoom. More about Alex's background: * IYENGAR YOGA Teacher Training (lvl 1) (B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Institute, Amsterdam, in progress 2020) * BODY BALANCE Teacher Training (Les Mills, Amsterdam, 2019) * IYENGAR YOGA WORKSHOP (20 HOURS) (David Meloni, Bucharest May 2016) * RAINBOW YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (Leva Wildlovebeamer, Bucharest Aug 2016) * INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL (INDIA, Rishikesh Feb-March 2015) * IYENGAR YOGA WORKSHOP (24 HOURS) (David Meloni, Bucharest September 2015) * KRYA YOGA Initiation (Daniel Mitel, Bucharest November 2014) * Certified HATHA YOGA TEACHER (CYT®200hr) * (Michelle Kaminski – Yoga Alliance Europe, School of Transformational Hatha Yoga: Sept – Oct 2014, Athens, Greece) * FITNESS YOGA: The Power of Asanas (Julio Papi- Move ON Fitness Education, Bucharest 2013) * INTERNATIONAL PILATES CONVENTION OF ROMANIA (Iasi, Oct. 2011)

We will be meeting on Discord! DM Robbie for the invite link if you're not already a member of the Sci-Fi Fans United Discord group We have Combined Comic Book Fans United with Sci-Fi Fans United We will meet the 4th Saturday of each month Become a member of www.meetup.com/Sci-Fi-Fans-United (http://www.meetup.com/Sci-Fi-Fans-United/) to view addition meetings & get togethers

Meditate, meet and get motivated. Meditation that you can use. Meditate for spiritual awakening, stress care, personal development, health... How to join? Please click on 'Attend Online' to get Zoom link We recommend joining by laptop for better experience. All levels welcome. You will find experience of this online class very real life like and in fact more attentive and personal Facebook for more resources- more live events, recorded sessions, self learning units, mentorship, downloads..... Join now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeMeditateGroup More at: https://sahajayogareview.wordpress.com/ Expected Outcome of class? 1. Learn how to meditate at home 2. Learn best practices and techniques 3. Experience the 'awakening' of healing energy within us that gives peace and balance 4. Sahaja Yoga meditation toolkit resources to apply techniques learnt in daily life What happens after this class? These recurring classes are meant to come together and meditate and learn little by little, so please plan to join them every week for growth in your meditative state and practice. You are equipped with knowledge to start practicing from day 1. As you join us for subsequent classes you are taken forward in meditation practice. In case you are unable to join a class, don't worry and rejoin any time and you can always start afresh. Do share this event with you friends, colleagues, neighbors and loved ones. It may change their life and it may be the best gift they ever got :). Need Help? Please feel free to email or WhatsApp following in case you have more questions or face difficulties joining Zoom session. We will try to keep you informed about more meditation events. Bhargava.potukuchi@gmail.com +15132038961 Stay safe and keep meditating! #free # guided #meditation # meditate #kundalini #social #language #culture #sahaja #transformation #peace #meditation #stress #depression #wellness #international #guided #experiences #sahaja yoga #Shri Mataji #Nirmala Devi #review #anxiety #center #Yoga

NESFA Writes: A Maker Space for Making Fiction -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat Join us Monday for a Dawnadoro. We alternate between group discussion and getting our butts in our seats and working on our craft. The goal of this group is to help you accomplish your goals, meet your deadlines, and make your dreams come true.

☀️ **Shake Off the Winter Chill** **\- Bowl With Us\! 20% off for NEW bowlers\!** Our 6-week spring social bowling league starts in **April** \- trade social hibernation for strikes\, beers\, and new friends\! Whether you're looking to unwind after work\, meet new people\, or just have a fun night out with pals\, this league is perfect for everyone\! Chill times\, cold drinks\, and plenty of chances to connect with others\. No matter your skill level\, this league is all about having fun and meeting new friends\. **;)** **🗓 Thursday evenings \|📍 AMF Sawmill Lanes \| 💵 $79 *(while Early Bird is active)*** **🚨NEW to the league??** Use discount code (**MU2P26**) for 20% off - $63.20 *during Early Bird* **💻 League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling **Why Join?** 🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan 🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s-40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar 🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome! 👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early 🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes 💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends! **Want in?** Join our Meetup team Gutter Dusters 👉 **Click here to join** https://tinyurl.com/23auxkaq Or start a team of your own with a few friends - we’ll all be hanging out either way! 📅 League Dates (Thursday evenings): April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21 ***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)*** **Cost & What’s Included:** ✔ $79 Early Bird registration - **NEW bowler?? Get 20% off with code: MU2P26** ✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week) ✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup ✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people 👉 **SIGN UP NOW** 💻League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling 🤑Use promo code MU2P26 to save 20% 📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG 📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7 Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

Have you always wanted to check out a rave… but didn’t know where to start? This is your chance. Whether you're a seasoned headbanger or completely new, we’d love to have you out. On April 11, Jessica Audiffred is taking over Otherworld — and this is *not* your typical venue. It’s a massive immersive art space filled with surreal rooms, hidden passages, and interactive exhibits… and for this show, almost all of it is open. So you’re not just going to a concert — you’re stepping into an environment: 🎧 A high-energy bass set that you *feel* 🌀 A labyrinth of trippy, explorable art spaces 👯‍♂️ A group to go with so you’re not figuring it out alone You can lose yourself in the crowd, disappear into another room, find something completely unexpected, and then come back right as the drop hits. No pressure, no “right way” to do it — just explore, move, and take it in at your own pace. 📍 Otherworld, Columbus 🗓 April 11 🕙 Doors open at 10:15 PM (music does not start in the exhibit space until 10:30 PM.) If you’ve been even a little curious about what this scene is like, this is one of the most unique ways to experience it. RSVP if you’re in 👇 There’s no cost to attend with the group—just the event ticket for Otherworld. Tickets are $40, plus some fees 🙄. You can use code "BassBuds" or "Bangers" for $5 off, which makes it \~$43 out the door. 🔗 [https://otherworld.ticketspice.com/jessica-audiffred](https://otherworld.ticketspice.com/jessica-audiffred) This is being posted to Central Ohio Friends and Columbus Social Connection. Please only RSVP to one group.

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)