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**Hey hey! 👋** Excited to see you at our next meetup! Here's what you can look forward to: 💬 **Great chats with lovely people**! whether you're a local or from the other side of the world, you’re very welcome here! 🌍 **Not a native English speaker?** Awesome, you’ll get to practice with native speakers in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. 🇮🇪 **Are you a native English speaker?** Cool! Chat in English or find someone to practice another language with. Why not mix it up? ✨ We’re a **diverse, super-friendly, and inclusive bunch**, open to everyone, whether you’re shy, outgoing, or somewhere in between. 🎯 Our awesome organizers are always around to make sure things run smoothly and everyone feels included. 💡 One of the nicest things we hear again and again: even introverts feel at ease here. That’s something we’re really proud of. 🤝 **Instant connections!** You might walk in alone, but you'll probably leave with new friends. 📅 **This Saturday at 2:30pm!** We’ll be downstairs around the big oval table at a much-loved venue that's perfect for easy-going conversations and real connection. 🎉 **Theme: “International Mishmash”**: A chill space for people from all over (including Ireland!) to swap stories, share laughs, and practice languages if you fancy. (Shout-out to our lovely Irish regulars!) 🍻 **And after?** At 5pm, we’ll head over to the nearby **RIOT Pub** for tasty burgers and proper pints. Always a good time!!! *** **Want to support the group? 🙏** Running this thing costs over €200 a year (yep, all out of pocket for now 😅). If you’d like to chip in, we’d really appreciate it: * [PayPal](https://paypal.me/meetuppay) * [Revolut](https://revolut.me/michelf9a) (you can pay with your card, no need to be on Revolut!). Your help keeps the group going and opens the door for even more cool events (like day trips and gigs!). Cheers and see you soon! **– Michele & the Meetup Crew**

Hi everyone! Our February book club will take place at First Chapter on Fade Street, Dublin’s first 2D café. We’ll meet from 11:00am to enjoy coffee or tea and chat about all things books in a relaxed, friendly setting. There’s no assigned reading — just bring whatever you’re enjoying (or come to listen!). Afterwards, we’ll head over to Books Upstairs for a wander and a bit of bookish browsing. ✨ What to expect: Casual book chats (no pressure to speak!) A cozy café atmosphere A book swap — bring a book to pass on if you’d like A welcoming space for new and returning members 📍 Where: First Chapter, Fade Street (then Books Upstairs) 🗓 When: Saturday, February 7th ⏰ Time: 11:00am Looking forward to a relaxed, book-filled morning ☕📖 Capacity note: First Chapter has limited seating, so the café portion of this meetup is capped at 12 people. Anyone is very welcome to join us afterwards at Books Upstairs — feel free to pop by for the bookshop wander even if the café is full☺️

The Story of Salvation Fulfilled' presented by Jeff Cavins and Jeffrey Morrow, will run in the Central Catholic Library, 74 Merrion Square Dublin 2. This short course will run over three Saturdays: February 7th, 21st, and March 7th from 11.15 am to 2.00pm (approx) Cost is € 10 for notes and Tea/ Coffee

The **[Advanced Pranic Healing® Course](https://discoverpranichealing.ie/advanced-pranic-healing-level-2/)** builds upon the foundations of Pranic Healing® Level 1 and introduces specialised techniques for working with more complex and chronic conditions. This training is designed for students who wish to deepen their understanding of energy healing and expand their practical skills in a structured and systematic way. This is a **highly experiential course**, where advanced techniques are practised extensively on yourself and on others during class, allowing you to develop precision, confidence and consistency in your healing work. Advanced Pranic Healing® has been embraced internationally by **healthcare professionals, therapists and experienced practitioners**, including doctors, nurses, massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, **beauty therapists, wellbeing coaches**, and many others in the healing field. ### **Course Times** **Advanced Pranic Healing® Course** This course is delivered over **two full days**: Saturday: **9:30am – 5:00pm** Sunday: **9:30am – 5:00pm** *** ### **Course Fees** • **New Student:** €400.00 • **Review Student:** €200.00 • **Booking Deposit:** €75.00 *(The deposit secures your place. Remaining balance is payable on the first day of the course.)* *** ### **Prerequisite** Completion of **[Pranic Healing® Level 1 (Basic Pranic Healing)](https://discoverpranichealing.ie/basic-pranic-healing-level-1/)**[ ](https://discoverpranichealing.ie/basic-pranic-healing-level-1/)is required before attending this course. If you have not yet completed Level 1, you can view upcoming courses here: **Pranic Healing® Level 1 (Basic Pranic Healing)** https://discoverpranichealing.ie/pranic-healing-level-1/ *** ### **What’s Included** • Complimentary course handout • Official certificate upon successful completion *** ### **Early Registration Offer** Students who register **at least two weeks before the course start date** will receive a **FREE Healers’ Hygiene Kit.** *** ### **Enquiries** For further information, please contact: **info@discoverpranichealing.ie**

While Organizer does this for free, entry to the gym is needed. Day pass and shoe rental. Get ready to reach new heights and forge lasting connections doing Indoor Bouldering Adventure this Sunday at 12:00! Whether you're a seasoned climber or brand new to the sport, this event is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, have fun, and meet fellow enthusiasts in a supportive and social setting. Located at the Bloc Climbing Gym in Ballymount, indoor bouldering social event is suitable for climbers of all levels. No climbing experience? No problem! Our friendly group will provide guidance, tips, and encouragement every step of the way. Whether you're learning or honing your skills, you'll find plenty of support and encouragement from your fellow climbers. After our exhilarating climb, we'll gather for some well-deserved refreshments and socializing, where you can swap climbing stories, share tips, and make new friends with fellow adventure-seekers. So lace up your climbing shoes, chalk up your hands, and get ready for an afternoon of adrenaline-pumping fun and friendship at our Indoor Bouldering Adventure this Sunday! Let's climb, connect, and conquer together. See you there! 🧗‍♀️🤝🧗‍♂️ If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the event organizer.

Join us for a big-screen screening of one of the most influential films in cinema history. The Graduate (1967), directed by Mike Nichols, didn’t just win the Academy Award for Best Director — it redefined what modern filmmaking could look like. Sharp, subversive, and quietly hilarious, it captured a generation’s unease with adulthood, conformity, and expectations, all set to an iconic Simon & Garfunkel soundtrack. More than five decades on, it still feels fresh, bold, and uncomfortably relatable — a true awards-season heavyweight that set a new standard for storytelling and style. 📍 We’ll meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Cineworld lobby and head in together. 🎟️ My seat is F7. See you there — popcorn optional, opinions mandatory.

Capoeira Água de Beber, would like to invite you to our Family Natal Capoeirando with present professora Belinhá from portugal capoeira maculelé for the First time in Ireland. Workshops of Capoeira, Maculelé, Samba de roda, and Cocó de roda and Frevo. Come and enjoy with us 2 days of Brazilian culture dances and martial arts. Dates: 8/12/23. 9/12/23 Location: St Gabriels Playgroup Clontarf, Dublin 3. For more information: cecab.ireland@gmail.com mobile 0874053996 mamaozinhocapoeira@hotmail.com [https://www.facebook.com/Dublinschoolofcapoeira](https://www.facebook.com/Dublinschoolofcapoeira?__cft__[0]=AZX_Vg06wRLTSb9AMM8FZE1gSF-bg4cQ_qsIKvJ5YtEwLfuGFGh99kaNAnvExpu3JPzl8LNYKWcgYe3A_Lk73wksdVhQI1AtpAsePOBjUOsCEPM-33Xi3DCfhRKscSgJRPA&__tn__=q) [https://dublinschoolcapoeira.wordpress.com/contact/](https://dublinschoolcapoeira.wordpress.com/contact/?fbclid=IwAR3qvy0eEScBC9AFUvUkwJf2kxQDbNadFHKsNTHzLObADGa-YPnWZv3ObLM) The Organize of the Event; Francisco and Matilda Co-ordenator Master: Robeiro Queiroz. All the activities realized through CECAB are designated to execution of social responsibility projects, further on the sportive, cultural and artistic activities through the realization of the shows, presentations and events related to Capoeira and Brazilian culture.

## Overview Dopamine on the dancefloor — a sober daytime rave with coffee, music & movement. Get ready to dance your Sunday afternoon away with the best espresso-infused beats at ESPRESSO RAVE and be home in time for Sunday dinner. **This is a paid event tickets available dancespace.ie** **Soundtrack includes classics like:** Café del Mar • For An Angel • Overdrive Category: Music, Electronic & EDM ## **About this event:** ### ***Sober***. Uplifting. High-energy. We’re brewing something special...**Espresso Rave** is your Sunday afternoon dance party where energy hits early and vibes stay high. Forget waiting until midnight. Step into a **buzzing, booze-free daytime rave** that’s all about feel-good movement, connection, and that unmistakable post-dance glow. ### What to Expect * **Uplifting electronic beats** curated to boost your mood its going to be loud * A **wide-open dance space** made for moving freely * **Daytime slot:** dance, recharge & still be home for Sunday dinner Just people, movement, and a shared groove. Coffee and cake served upstairs lets keep the dance space free of small talk and let the dancing take over. ### The Feel-Good Science * **Endorphins**: Dancing releases natural mood-boosters that ease stress and create a natural high. * **Dopamine**: That joy + reward surge when music and movement align — boosting focus, drive, and pure happiness. **Espresso Rave** — Wake up your Sunday. Dance it out. Go home glowing. Follow us on Instagram @dancespacedublin and check out our website for more: www.dancespace.ie **Tickets available at dancespace.ie** Limited capacity.

Saturday afternoon swim in Claremont beach in Howth. Just behind the dart station. We meet on the beach at 130pm. Looking forward to seeing you all in the water. Point to note: Everybody is responsible for their safety. We are not lifeguards. However, we do look out for each other, though, and I have a first aid kit. Remember, the water is getting colder 🥶 so be mindful of cold water shock. Remember to wear something warm for afterwards. Bring a hot drink with you. ☺️

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php Rob will lead this month's meeting in my absence. Mark Vonder Haar

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

This is not just a money class. This is a restoration space. The I AM Worthy of Ownership™ Path is a 12-step, sister-centered journey for women who are ready to build financial stability without shame, fear, or pressure—and to do it in a way that honors both wisdom and the spirit. Many women don’t struggle with money because they lack discipline or intelligence. They struggle because of unhealed experiences, survival patterns, and the quiet belief that they are “behind” or “disqualified.” This series gently challenges those beliefs while offering practical tools for peace, clarity, and long-term planning. Together, we will talk honestly about: Releasing shame and money anxiety Building stability as a form of self-respect and spiritual discipline Understanding money as a tool, not a source of worth Managing debt with clarity instead of condemnation Preparing for life’s unexpected moments without fear Laying a calm foundation for future ownership and legacy Each session blends practical financial education with reflection, conversation, and encouragement. There is no pressure to share personal numbers or experiences. You are welcome to speak, journal quietly, or simply listen. This is not about hustle. This is not about perfection. This is about alignment, wisdom, and peace. Who this series is for: Women who are starting over or rebuilding Women who want stability without stress Women preparing for future ownership or housing decisions Women who want their financial lives to reflect wholeness, not fear No prior financial knowledge is required. Come as you are. Bring a notebook. Leave a little lighter than you arrived. Light refreshments will be served along with 30 minutes of networking.

**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman** **This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.** **An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.** Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984. All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia. Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.

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As you may or may not know--I didn't until late last year--Aristotle wrote extensively on "friendship" in the Nicomachean Ethics. After 69 years the concept of friendship still creates questions and uncertainty. I had close friends in high school and for a few years after high school but our interests diverged and people moved all over the country so it was hard to maintain connections. * So if I/you haven't talked with a friend for several years, are you still friends? Are we friends who meet at Drunken Philosophy or Omnipresent Atheists? * Can you be friends with someone with whom you have virulently divergent political views? Sartre and Camus could not. * Aristotle regarded friendship as essential to a good life, not merely an added "bonus." Do you agree? * In the Nicomachean Ethics (Books VIII and IX), he claims that wealth and power are meaningless without friends. Trump has wealth and power but seems to have no real friends, but wealth and power seem meaningful to him in perverted ways. Can you have meaning in your life without friends? * Do men and women view and maintain friendships in different ways? * Aristotle categorizes friendship into three types, based on what forms the bond: * **Utility**: Based on mutual benefit, but this type is fragile and ends when the usefulness ceases. * **Pleasure**: Based on shared enjoyment (e.g., humor, hobbies). Common among youth but fades as interests change. * **Virtue (The "Complete" Friendship)**: Based on mutual respect for each other's character and goodness. You wish good for the other for their sake, not yours. * **Key Principles of "True" (Virtuous) Friendship:** * **Permanence**: Virtuous friendships last a lifetime whereas those based on utility and pleasure are fleeting. * **Reciprocity**: Requires mutual goodwill; secret or unreciprocated affection does not qualify. * **The "Second Self"**: A true friend is "another self"—their virtue helps you understand and improve yourself. * **Time and Intimacy**: Deep ("complete") friendships are few, built on time and shared experiences. * **Self-Love and Friendship:** * Good friendship starts with being a friend to yourself. * They distinguish shallow egoism (chasing honors) from real self-love (pursuing virtue). * A virtuous person’s pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others. * Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's character—a view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!

If you would like to participate in a fun gift exchange please bring a wrapped $5 sweet treat 😋