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Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

La Meditacion es la clave para conseguir paz interior. Cuando nuestra mente está en calma, dejamos de preocuparnos y podemos disfrutar de una felicidad real cada vez más duradera. Aunque las condiciones externas no sean favorables, si tenemos paz mental, las podremos afrontar con una actitud más positiva y constructiva, lo cual nos ayudará a tomar mejores decisiones. Además mejoraremos nuestras relaciones y conectaremos más con los demás. **Si quieres conocer y experimentar los Beneficios de la Meditación te invitamos a esta nueva actividad gratuita** **Cada lunes de 11h a 12h en nuestro Centro de la calle Berlín 97 puedes asistir a una meditación guiada y posteriormente participar en la tertulia con una monja budista** para compartir experiencias o plantear dudas mientras te tomas algo en nuestro **Café de la Paz** un espacio amplio y acogedor en el que te sentirás muy a gusto. No necesitas experiencia previa, ni tienes que apuntarte, todos son bienvenidos!!🙏🏻🌟🤗 Organiza: **Centro de Meditación Kadampa de Barcelona**. Somos una entidad sin ánimo de lucro creada para ayudar a las personas a desarrollar su paz mental y encontrar métodos prácticos para resolver los problemas cotidianos. Ofrecemos sesiones gratuitas y cursos de meditación desde nuestros dos centros en Barcelona ciudad y Montserrat (San Salvador de Guardiola) para ayudar a las personas a conectar con su Paz mental. Formamos parte de una Fundación Internacional para la difusión de la filosofía budista y la meditación en todo el mundo 🙏🏻

Multicultural Salsa&Bachata in Barcelona presenta: Todos los Lunes tendremos clases gratuitas de Salsa y Bachata nivel abierto y muy amigable para principantes con nuestra instructora cubana Maryanis quien se encargará de animar la noche con su gran carisma y simpatía además de sus animaciones espectaculares, tendremos el siguiente programa: 21:00 hrs: Apertura de Puertas. 21:15 hrs: Clase de Salsa nivel abierto (beginners friendly) 22:00 hrs: Clase de Bachata (beginners friendly) 22:30 hrs Baile Social. * Puedes venir sol@ siempre encontrarás con quien bailar, pero siempre es mejor con compañía de tu pareja de baile, y amig@s. * Las clases son gratis pero se ruega su cooperación para colaborar con El Sabor Cubano, el lugar con el mejor mojito de Barcelona y el mejor ambiente latino en Gracia **Ubicación: Sabor Cubano de Gracia, Francisco Giner 32, Metro Diagonal** **SIGUENOS:** Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/multicultural_salsa_bcn/](https://www.instagram.com/multicultural_salsa_bcn/?fbclid=IwAR054Ub9MdyWGn8nVqTPxlHIiDYTP2FSqnX3MUSG81bztwu9jmnNfevAvBo) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/multisalsabcn](https://www.facebook.com/multisalsabcn?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWPnNY4ViCgJdadPxPdHpcK_WRaXHM3JKbMQm2sGhTi5UMTkI4s-99vFHndm_11qeHA0SowMnDY-HO7RgWY5pGeEsYKBfB2fQhJqhhaUmJMS2IhBI_LlhdiZWdQRKKT2VI&__tn__=q) Whatsapp Group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/9DYjrIu28yh1em2R8AVcvU](https://chat.whatsapp.com/9DYjrIu28yh1em2R8AVcvU) Telegram Group: [https://t.me/+HYvXvi3uoQVjNDFk](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ft.me%2F%2BHYvXvi3uoQVjNDFk%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1zemydYjj0HauBCwPIMCSkk4uxSodnBlbVNGy-jm7E0cw5Lb4aw6zjz5U&h=AT0FzzqBUVVSU1TnJabORoiJ5tzVz7PUAkcHM7FUGSqUebV7NpyBiYI3jBBv3nTcGzhlrqtYtEsMEPtNWL0CMVY1MYaZ7iLcJUNq0IA4Y1Y9-mg45NiVhvgBJhms85BQjA&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT1fvc84gW6LHxvT2LHNZTOGZtjXe8eNX_PXi4JiJMBEGLXZbZA1K8OF92a5k47di_q4fb1pusK4YVvohQirJeC-1JoXdmlDxExkw2sA0P69PRvGMUZAMhmxVri_ASsJ_TLevyClEZ2qAZnLXZJlXVb8Hm2a) **\**///////////ENGLISH DESCRIPTION\\\**** Multicultural Salsa & Bachata in Barcelona presents: Every Monday we will have an special event with free Salsa& Bachata lessons beginners friendly by our instructor Maryanis from Cuba is great charisma and sympathy including nice animations, We will have the following program: 21:00 hrs: Doors open. 21:15 hrs: Salsa class beginners friendly 22:00 hrs: Bachata class beginners friedly 22:30 hrs Social Dance. * You can come alone, you will always find someone to dance with, but it is always better with the company of your dance partner, and friends. * Classes are for free but your cooperation is requested to collaborate with El Sabor Cubano, the place with the best mojito in Barcelona and the best Latin atmosphere in Gracia **Sabor Cubano de Gracia, Francisco Giner 32, Metro Diagonal** Contact&info at +34633333173, **FOLLOW US** Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/multicultural_salsa_bcn/](https://www.instagram.com/multicultural_salsa_bcn/?fbclid=IwAR054Ub9MdyWGn8nVqTPxlHIiDYTP2FSqnX3MUSG81bztwu9jmnNfevAvBo) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/multisalsabcn](https://www.facebook.com/multisalsabcn?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWPnNY4ViCgJdadPxPdHpcK_WRaXHM3JKbMQm2sGhTi5UMTkI4s-99vFHndm_11qeHA0SowMnDY-HO7RgWY5pGeEsYKBfB2fQhJqhhaUmJMS2IhBI_LlhdiZWdQRKKT2VI&__tn__=q) Whatsapp Group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/9DYjrIu28yh1em2R8AVcvU](https://chat.whatsapp.com/9DYjrIu28yh1em2R8AVcvU) Telegram Group: [https://t.me/+HYvXvi3uoQVjNDFk](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ft.me%2F%2BHYvXvi3uoQVjNDFk%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1zemydYjj0HauBCwPIMCSkk4uxSodnBlbVNGy-jm7E0cw5Lb4aw6zjz5U&h=AT0FzzqBUVVSU1TnJabORoiJ5tzVz7PUAkcHM7FUGSqUebV7NpyBiYI3jBBv3nTcGzhlrqtYtEsMEPtNWL0CMVY1MYaZ7iLcJUNq0IA4Y1Y9-mg45NiVhvgBJhms85BQjA&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT1fvc84gW6LHxvT2LHNZTOGZtjXe8eNX_PXi4JiJMBEGLXZbZA1K8OF92a5k47di_q4fb1pusK4YVvohQirJeC-1JoXdmlDxExkw2sA0P69PRvGMUZAMhmxVri_ASsJ_TLevyClEZ2qAZnLXZJlXVb8Hm2a)

**PARA CONFIRMAR TU ASISTENCIA ENVÍA UN MENSAJE A [hola@laperaverde.es](mailto:hola@laperaverde.es) \- EN EL CASO DE NO RESERVAR VÍA CORREO NO SE PUEDE GARANTIZAR LA PLAZA** Clases de acuarela en Poblenou para descubrir el mundo de la acuarela. Pasa un día a la semana aprendiendo y descubriendo esta técnica de la forma más fácil y divertida a través de las clases de acuarela en La Clandestina de Poblenou, Barcelona. En este taller de acuarela aprenderás a utilizar la técnica de una forma sencilla a través de distintas temáticas. Durante 2 horas trabajaremos en una actividad a través de consejos, correcciones, para dominar la técnica a través de distintas temáticas. Sin necesidad de experiencia irás conociendo la acuarela en todos sus formatos y como combinarla con otras técnicas. Ven con muchas ganas de aprender y a empezar la semana de la mejor manera posible; entre colores. **INFORMACIÓN Y HORARIOS** \- Todos los lunes de 18h a 20h \- Las clases se pueden impartir en aulas interiores o en el patio\, depende el tiempo y/o temática\. \- No se cancela la clase por lluvia\. \- Dispondrás de todos los materiales\, pero podrás traerte los tuyos si tienes y quieres practicar con ellos sin problema🙂 **PARA RESERVAR UNA PLAZA** \- A través de la[ web](https://laperaverde.es/clases-acuarela/) o enviando un correo a hola@laperaverde.es \- Si tienes dudas puedes escribirme a hola@laperaverde\.es \- El precio de la clase individual de acuarela es de 25€ **¿QUIÉN LO IMPARTE?** Soy Victoria, la persona de detrás de[ La Pera Verde](https://laperaverde.es/), una marca de ilustración aplicada sobre joyería, papelería y objetos para el hogar. A través de la acuarela y los lápices de colores. Desde 2016 me podréis encontrar en distintos markets y como tallerista para enseñar toda aquella experiencia que he ido adquirido con la acuarela y otras técnicas.

Are you looking to improve your **public speaking**, develop **leadership abilities**, and practice both **English and Spanish**? Join our **bilingual** Toastmasters Club in Sant Cugat—a **supportive**, **dynamic** environment where you can grow your **skills** and **confidence** 💪. You’re invited to **visit our sessions as a guest**—get to know who we are, how we work, and most importantly, **enjoy** the experience! 📍 **Location:** **[Casa de Cultura Sant Cugat](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xQiYhaPfHYFdQt6R7)** (2nd floor – Aula Polivalent 2) 🕢 **Time:** Doors open at 19:15, session starts promptly at 19:30 **📧 RSVP:** Please email us at **[toastmasterssantcugat@gmail.com](http://toastmasterssantcugat@gmail.com)** to **confirm** your attendance. We’ll send you the agenda and all the details you need to make the most of your visit. 🔗 **Follow** us on LinkedIn: **[Toastmasters Sant Cugat Barcelona](https://www.linkedin.com/company/toastmasters-sant-cugat-barcelona/)** 📅 **Explore** our upcoming meetings: **[santcugat.tmclub.eu](http://santcugat.tmclub.eu/)** We look forward to welcoming you!

**STREET FOOTBALL** Join [Almas Libres](https://almas-libres.org), one of Spain’s largest women-led urban sports communities, for our weekly street football training with our federated coaching team. Each session is designed with intention: 50% skills and fitness, 50% gameplay = 100% focused on levelling up the playing field for everyone. Build your confidence, sharpen your technique, and reconnect with your love for the game in a supportive and empowering environment. Powered by [Nike.](https://www.nike.com/es/?cp=93577296208_search_&Macro=-nike%20shoes-g-10575086106-109984426528-e-c-EN-pure-452199484522-kwd-11642601-1005424&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1252249&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10575086106&gbraid=0AAAAADq9vlMVGVJZqQj3BiMHIU5qe3MHT&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtpLABhC7ARIsALBOCVr3g5lf6cJNrQcKGLcIhE0Z8p8H5SBMNtDElN34dEFDu_pKkaOZWLYaAg0NEALw_wcB) **WHEN** Every Monday (*Except Public Holidays*) **TIME** 19:00-20:00 **LOCATION** Pg. de Salvat Papasseit, 45, 08003 **CONTRIBUTION** 5€ **INCLUDED** • All-female coaching team • All equipment provided **LANGUAGES** Catalan • Spanish • English

Creative Reset es un encuentro para personas curiosas, creativas, emprendedoras o simplemente en un momento de cambio. **Un espacio para detenerse, mirar una idea desde otro ángulo y descubrir posibilidades que quizá aún no habías visto.** **Participación gratuita.** Cada asistente podrá pedir la bebida que prefiera y abonarla directamente al establecimiento. La idea es crear un espacio de conversación relajado, compartir un rato juntos y salir con una nueva perspectiva. **Cómo funciona** Cada participante trae una idea, una decisión o un pequeño bloqueo personal o profesional. A través de una dinámica guiada y preguntas abiertas, exploraremos nuevas formas de verlo. No necesitas preparar nada. Solo traer esa idea, decisión o un pequeño bloqueo que quieras mirar desde otro ángulo. **Agenda** **19:00 — Bienvenida** Nos ponernos cómodos. **19:10- Presentaciones** Cada persona compartirá brevemente lo que desee de sí misma y la idea o decisión que ha traído. **19:20- Círculo de preguntas** Trabajaremos las ideas del grupo mediante una dinámica basada en preguntas que ayudan a abrir nuevas perspectivas. **20:20- Un pequeño compromiso** Cada participante se llevará una micro-acción para probar durante la semana. **20:40- Conversación libre** *** Plazas limitadas a 6-8 personas para mantener una experiencia cercana y participativa.

Os invitamos a un evento especial donde juntamos la comunidad de alimentación, arquitectura, innovación social y diseño de AKASHA Hub! **16 DE JUNIO** **17.45H Open Doors** **18H Cata de Aceite de Oliva por Mas Curro / Oli del Valles** [https://mascurro.com](https://mascurro.com) acompañada de un delicioso pan hecho por Forn Figuera / Forners desde 1928 \| 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 4a generación **18.30H FANFA.LAB -** Cierre de ciclo de actividades dentro del marco del año de la Barcelona 2026 Capital Mundial de la Arquitectura **19H NETWORKING** CONFIRMAR ASISTENCIA EN MEETUP. Os esperamos

**Invitation** **We are the instruments.** A participatory, improvised, embodied practice that reconnects us to one another through rhythm, voice, and play. This is a guided yet fully improvised experience, using the facilitation tools and methods of [Musica do Circulo](https://www.musicadocirculo.com/en). No prior experience is required, only an openness to connect with other humans in your own fun, light and authentic way. Circle songs are an invitation into a fully immersive, fully improvised musical experience using vocals, body percussion and movement. It draws inspiration from musical embodied rhythm practices from around the world, including call-and-response singing, rhythmic clapping games and circle song traditions. *"We are doing something that is so human and so needed, something that we've forgotten." - Igor, circle participant May 2025* Simply by standing in a circle and connecting with our bodies as our instruments, we are reminded that we can find joy and meaning right here in this present moment, and in the next. **This event is donation-based. What does this mean?** It means pay if and what you can, so that everyone can join. It also means spreading the word and bringing your friends to keep this going strong! If you think your company, organisation, team, or event could benefit from a similar experience — please reach out. That's how we sustain it in the long run. **Doors close at 18.45** [Join the WhatsApp community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IEKLeWAAIxP0I2MFUaSP1c?mode=gi_t) to contact the organisers and stay up to date on all circles! **About Matteo (facilitator):** Matteo is a creative facilitator who uses embodied practices — music, theatre, play — to spark connection and joy. He has spent the last seven years working with Greenpeace and organising the Climate Justice Camps, a global gathering of thousands of young people from around the world. He is a trained Música do Círculo leader\*.\* *[www.matteodevos.com](http://www.matteodevos.com)*

**Multicultural Salsa & Bachata in Barcelona presenta** Estimados Amigos Multiculturales, como ustedes lo pidieron tenemos para todos ustedes la fiesta de los viernes tan solicitada, **todos los Viernes** tendremos la presencia de uno de nuestros instructores impartiendo talleres de Salsa y Bachata Sensual, posteriormente baile social Salsa y Bachata 50% (3 bachatas 2 salsas) hasta las 3 am. **Tenemos el siguiente programa**: 21:30 Apertura 21:30: Taller de Salsa 22:30: Taller de Bachata 23:00: Inicio Baile Socia 50% Salsa, 50% Bachata * El nuevo sitio se llama Gaby's Club tienen una hermosa pista de baile, ubicado en el barrio de Gracia. * Puedes venir sol@ siempre encontrarás con quien bailar, pero siempre es mejor con compañía de tu pareja de baile, y amig@s. * **Las clases son gratis pero se ruega su cooperación para colaborar con Gaby's Club, el lugar con los mejores y más variados cocktailes de Gracia en Barcelona.** **Dirección: Gaby's Club: Carrer de Topazi 24, Metro Fontana, Barcelona** Informes al +34633333173, únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp para recibir más información de nuestros eventos: https://chat.whatsapp.com/9DYjrIu28yh1em2R8AVcvU, FB: @multisalsabcn , Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multicultural_salsa_bcn/ **\**///////////ENGLISH DESCRIPTION\\\**** **Multicultural Salsa & Bachata in Barcelona presents:** Dear Multicultural Friends, we have the requested Friday Party for all of you, **Every Friday**, you are more than welcome to the this party as we are having the presence of one fo our instructors as he will teaching Salsa and Bachata Sensual Workshops, later Salsa and Bachata Social Dance Party 50% (3 bachatas 2 salsas) until 3 am. **We have the following program**: 21:30: Opening Doors 21:30: Salsa Workshop 22:30: Bachata Worshop 23:00: Start Dance Partner 50% Salsa, 50% Bachata 03:00 End of the sesion * The new place is called Gaby's Club, they have a beautiful dance floor, located in the Gracia neighborhood. * You can come alone, you will always find someone to dance with, but it is always better with the company of your dance partner, and friends. * Classes are for free but your cooperation is requested to collaborate with Gaby's by ordering a drink, the best place with the cocktails in Barcelona in Gracia **Address**: **Gaby's Club: Carrer de Topazi 24, Metro Fontana, Barcelona** Contact&info at +34633333173, join our WhatsApp group to receive more information about our events: https://chat.whatsapp.com/9DYjrIu28yh1em2R8AVcvU, FB: @multisalsabcn, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multicultural_salsa_bcn/

The climate emergency will not be solved by reading books. But by coming together to read, to educate ourselves, to share what we learn with friends and family, and to take action in our corner of the world we can be a small part of the wave of change humanity desperately needs. Sound like something you want to be a part of? We’d love to have you. Join the Climate Action Book Club on this date month to read a book still to be determined. This event is free, but please get your copy from the wonderful English bookstore that hosts our book club meetings, Backstory. To cover Meetup fees, we also request a €1 donation per attendee. You are welcome (even encouraged) to join us even if you haven't read the book but want to hear and join the discussion about it. Feel free to bring a friend, too. Hope to see you!

***Del bloqueo emocional y dolor físico → a la calma, la claridad y la confianza en ti*** Sabemos que las emociones o experiencias del pasado pueden afectar tu salud hoy. Pero a veces no sabemos qué hacer. En este taller gratuito, a través de compartir y conversación en grupo y Tapping, conectarás con lo que tu cuerpo lleva guardado y liberarás bloqueos emocionales, dolores, tensión y estrés. EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques) es una técnica psicosomática respaldada por la ciencia que combina la estimulación de puntos de acupresión con el trabajo emocional y cognitivo. Es un espacio sin juicios, íntimo y seguro — para quienes están listos para soltar lo que el cuerpo lleva tiempo guardando. 👚 Ven con ropa cómoda. Taller gratuito

Grupo de Whatsapp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpaOmS5kLgQJu0TabAPBpd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpaOmS5kLgQJu0TabAPBpd) Estamos también en Instagram [www.instagram.com/redConsciencia_comunidad](http://www.instagram.com/redConsciencia_comunidad) **El poder del ahora ✨ cómo lograr la auténtica felicidad** El ritmo de vida actual nos mantiene constantemente enfocados en el pasado o preocupados por el futuro, generando estrés, ansiedad y desconexión. En esta conferencia exploraremos una idea sencilla pero profundamente transformadora: el poder del momento presente. Inspirada en las enseñanzas de Eckhart Tolle y su obra El poder del ahora, la charla abordará cómo la mente tiende a identificarse con pensamientos y emociones que nos alejan de la experiencia real de la vida. Se tratarán conceptos como la observación de la mente, la identificación con el ego, la gestión del sufrimiento psicológico y la importancia de desarrollar presencia consciente. A través de ejemplos prácticos, se mostrará cómo llevar estas ideas al día a día para mejorar la claridad mental, la calma interior y la toma de decisiones. Partiremos de una premisa clave: si estás plenamente en el ahora, puedes experimentar la felicidad. La felicidad no es algo externo que haya que alcanzar, sino un estado natural que emerge cuando dejamos de vivir atrapados en la mente. Se trabajarán ideas como actuar con conciencia, aceptar lo que es y soltar la resistencia. Salir del ruido mental para volver a un estado de paz más profundo y estable. La conferencia propone una reflexión directa y aplicable: cómo dejar de vivir en piloto automático y empezar a experimentar la vida con mayor atención, equilibrio y consciencia. Un encuentro pensado para quienes buscan reducir el ruido mental, comprenderse mejor y conectar con una forma más plena de vivir. **Ponente**: Miguel Pou - Terapeuta y escritor **Colaboración**: 5 euros (costes de sala y organización). Sólo efectivo. No Bizum.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

**Join us for an afternoon of community art and craft time!** Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you. 🧵 **What to Bring** Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think: * **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending. * **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling. * **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design. * *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!* **📍 Where to Find Us** * We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop Branch** in **Meeting Room 4**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** The RSVP count for this event is strictly limited to 10 spots. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. Please try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel, allowing folks on the waitlist time to check their schedule. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

We will be marching again this summer at Pride. Come ready to show your Pride and stand-up for every human's right to love, respect, and family! * **Step-off:** 10:30AM * **Route:** High Street from the Capital to Goodale Park Update: We are meeting at Bob Leonhard's house. You can park your car there and we will carpool to the parade. This will eliminate you finding parking in the city and excessive walking. You SHOULD BE AT BOB'S HOUSE BY 8:45 a.m.! We will leave for the parade at 9:15 am sharp! Bob's address: 2858 Thorndale Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207 If you have questions, his number is 614-301-7436

Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences. Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future. What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs. At this free local Meetup event we will talk about: * What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic. * Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences? * How to break away from negativity and focus on the future * What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions? Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.

Why are we unhappy? Where does emotional pain come from? Studies show that people who suffer from long-term emotional pain have painful experiences in their lives that were never fully resolved in their mind. In other words, there were issues in the past that were not completely dealt with. This can include abuse in childhood, breakups, divorce, death of a loved one, to name a few. How do you know whether you have gotten over something painful? Here is an easy test: Do you still have attention on what had happened to you? For instance, do you still find yourself thinking about something painful that you went through? If you are, then you are not over it. In fact, in severe cases, people find themselves playing a "tape" in their mind over and over again. So how do you heal from your past? How do you stop the "tape" playing in your mind? In this meeting, you will learn a technique to help you with that. Come join us! 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.

Interested? Contact Preston Moore k.preston.moore@gmail.com 614-300-5989 ———————————— Engaging in men’s work is the new way to forge friendships while being open-minded to personal growth. Many men experience healthier relationships, personally and professionally, by engaging in this work. Open Men’s Group is a container for men to share vulnerably without receiving judgment or feedback. We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet. Visit ManKind Project USA to discover more. https://mkpusa.org/