Reptile Club

Dear Members of Club Polyglotte Luxembourg, We are delighted to invite you to our 27th Club Polyglotte anniversary event, taking place on **Saturday, 31 January at 19:00**. We have reserved space for 50 participants, and we look forward to an evening full of languages, good food, and great company. To confirm your participation, we kindly ask you to provide your full name, email address, and telephone number. As the menu price is tightly calculated, please note that **cancellations are possible until Wednesday, 28 January 2026**. After this date, a **no‑show fee of 35 EUR** will apply. You pay at the restaurant. **Menu – 35 EUR per person (drinks not included)** **1\. Starter:** A mixed starter plate prepared individually, including: Tzatziki, stuffed peppers, cheese pie, spinach pie, and pita bread. **2\. Main Course – please choose one option:** **2a.** Mixed grill plate with various meats (gyros, chicken fillet, and burger), tzatziki, and French fries **2b.** Fish fillet with rice **2c.** Stuffed aubergines with vegetables and oven‑baked potatoes **3\. Dessert:** Walnut cake served with ice cream **Please fill in this form:** [https://akvwr7y4.forms.app/club-polyglotte-dinner-registration] **When filled the short form, click at the bottom on the button. You will receive your confirmation immediately on the screen (not via email).** **Location** **Restaurant Blends** 6a Grand Rue, Luxembourg City Google Maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/qAAmK4Luf8NiGM9E8?g_st=ic](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qAAmK4Luf8NiGM9E8?g_st=ic) The restaurant is located in the heart of Luxembourg City, easily accessible on foot, by bus, or by tram. You will find it on the Grand Rue, just a short walk from the central pedestrian zone (from Oberweis in Grand Rue, it is about 80 metres). From Grand Rue, you need to turn into a small way going through an archway and stay for 15 metres on the left. So the restaurant is not directly at the front of Grand Rue. Link to the restaurant: [https://www.blends.lu/photos/#images-4](https://www.blends.lu/photos/#images-4) **Reservation** Reservations and cancellations are accepted **until Wednesday, 28 January 2026**. After this date, cancellations are no longer possible and the **full price of 35 EUR** must be paid, except we find some late subscribers to the dinner, who can replace you. And because every good evening deserves a special touch… **There will be a surprise for our guests, please take a pen with you!** If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at **clubpolyglotte@gmail.com** . Warm regards, **The Club Polyglotte Committee**is

We will kick off 2026 in full force with the latest masterpiece from celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. « Chiamaka is a Nigerian travel writer living in America. Alone in the midst of the pandemic, she recalls her past lovers and grapples with her choices and regrets. Zikora, her best friend, is a lawyer who has been successful at everything until, betrayed and brokenhearted, she must turn to the person she thought she needed least: Omelogor, Chiamaka’s cousin. Kadiatou, Chiamaka’s housekeeper, is proudly raising her daughter in America, but faces an unthinkable hardship that threatens all she has worked to achieve » Through Dream Count, Chimamanda marks her grand return to the literary world, 12 years after Americanah. She trains her fierce eye on women and questions the very nature of love itself. Is true happiness ever attainable, or is it merely a fleeting state? The book is available in Luxembourg librairies: www.a-z.lu

Start the new year by meeting like-minded ladies and gents! Join us for a relaxed Fast Friending evening where connecting feels natural and fun. Share the festive spirit, make new friends, and step into 2026 with fresh energy and meaningful new connections. 🎉 **You will need to buy a ticket for attending -** [https://lux31stjan.eventbrite.co.uk](https://lux31stjan.eventbrite.co.uk) \*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account. TICKETS:- Early Bird - €5 / person Regular Ticket - €10 / person Cash at meetup: If you do not purchase a ticket in advance then you can pay Shye cash of €15 when you attend. **Here’s how our Fast Friending works:-** \- We will meet at 7\.00 and have time to get settle down and get a drink\. \- From about 7\.30 to 8\.30 we will run the fast friending system\. Half of the group \(mixed gender\) will stay in a fixed place and the other half of the group \(mixed gender\) will be asked to rotate\. During these intervals\, each pair of people will get the opportunity to talk to each other\. \- Shye will be hosting the evening and she will organize the fast friending process\. She will indicate when you should move to the next person\. \- From 8\.30 onwards we will stop the system and people will have to chance go chat and interact with those they have met as well as others\. If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. Shye will help you meet other members in a small group and help you settle down and get comfortable. All attendees are also welcome to bring a lady friend along with them for free. This will make it a lot less stressful for you as you will always have your friend alongside. \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 25 to 45 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\. \- We are not a dating group\. Our events are not organised to manage your dating life\. Our group is created to help ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. Please do not attend our event if a perfect gender balance is important for your enjoyment of our meet\-up\. Why do we have tickets? 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.** Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing ](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing) How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs)

Want to practise French 🇫🇷 German 🇩🇪 English 🇬🇧 Luxembourgish 🇱🇺 — or ANY language you can find a partner for? Then join our crew of friendly expats & locals for a night of chats, laughs & global energy 🎉 In Luxembourg, speaking multiple languages is basically a superpower 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ — but this meetup is all about connection, not perfection. Beginners, pros & “I understand but can’t speak” people — all welcome 😄 Don’t feel like practising a language? 😎 No worries — you’re STILL totally welcome! come hang out, meet people & enjoy the international vibes anyway 🥂✨ Come for the languages — stay for the laughter, friendships & drinks 🍹 ✨ What You’ll Find ✔ Super chill atmosphere 😌 ✔ Expats from everywhere 🌍 ✔ Zero pressure — just vibes ✨ ✔ “How do you say…?” moments 🤔😂 ✔ Old friends & new — ❤️ 🍹 AFTER-EXCHANGE APÉRO 🤩 Languages warm-up… Drinks cool-down… Balance restored 😌🍺 Most weeks we wander to another bar afterwards for beer, bites & bonus socialising. Just follow the organisers — they know the 🔥 hotspots 😉 🪧 HOW IT WORKS ➡️ Sit with the group for the language you want to practise ➡️ Look for the table signs 📍 ➡️ Switch groups anytime — totally chill ➡️ Rare language? Post in the group & find your match 💫 ➡️ Luxembourgish shows up too 🇱🇺 ⚠️ By attending, you agree organisers can’t be held liable for regulation violations (or accidental grammar crimes 😜)

Hello everyone! Update: Upon request, starting 16:00, let's see how it goes. Learning German (and some other languages!) over some coffee and cake in the middle of Trier. Come along if you would like to practice Deutsch, oder komm mit, wenn du Englisch üben möchtest. Viel Spaß, Fernando

Dear all, join us in the theater to watch "La Mariée était en noir" (**The Bride Wore Black)** screening in Théâtre des Capucins at 17:15, followed by a discussion on the film afterwards. Please book your tickets on the link below: https://www.cinematheque.lu/en/programme/vengeance-au-feminin/la-mariee-etait-en-noir **The Bride Wore Black *France 1968 \| François Truffaut \| vostEN \| 107’ \| digital \| Cast : Jeanne Moreau\, Michel Bouquet\, Michael Lonsdale*** In a small black book, she lists five men. One by one she visits the men with murderous intentions... Jeanne Moreau is the avenging angel in this homage to Hitchcock. It's said that the movie also inspired Kill Bill, despite Tarantino's claim of never having seen the movie. Join us in the WhatsApp to continue the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IfHxPbLIF2RLldyo1yGwhH

Hello Friends! I was told that recently, some new paths in Bambesch were nicely marked. I have't been there since, and I haven't seen anything on GeoPortail yet, so it's time to explore. The basis for our trail is the route we did almost 2 years ago, around 10km, but I will keep my eyes open to the left and right, and if any signs point in an interesting direction, we might follow them. In case it rains, there is a proper shelter for the lunch break, in the heart of Bambesch. We will pass by the lunch area twice and take a break the second time we get there. After the picnic, it's just 1.5km to get back to the start if we're tired, or we take a little detour, depending on the mood. **Meeting Point:** We will meet at the hotel "Sieweburen" and start the hike around 10:50. https://maps.app.goo.gl/6RMGoU7Xg4B1S1tY9 (@Nicole: this is your designated parking position ;) **Public Transport:** There are multiple buses, 21, 33, the destination is right in the middle between the bus stops "Rollingergrund, Roudebierg" and "Rollingergrund, Villeroy & Boch", depending on which direction you come from, one of them is the best. And if you miss both, you will do some jogging as a warm-up :) **Disclaimer:** The hike is at your own risk, and please make sure you wear proper shoes and bring some water for yourself! Looking forward to hiking with you! Jens.

Let's do this 3-3.5 hr hike around Beaufort Castle. It's around 11 km long with 280 m elevation gain, mostly though the forest. I like it for its rock formations and scenic views. We'll do the weather check the night before, so please have your notifications activated to stay updated.

**A night of cozy comedy in a small cellar room, featuring a new lineup each week. Jokes, surprises and a little chaos!** Tickets 5 Euro https://www.eventbrite.com/e/underground-comedy-night-tickets-1664043451759?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&_gl=1\*1705xew\*_up\*MQ..\*_ga\*MTE4MTQzNjIzLjE3NTk4NjExNTM.\*_ga_TQVES5V6SH\*czE3NTk4NjExNTIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTk4NjExNTIkajYwJGwwJGgw&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp

**VERY IMPORTANT!** This Meetup group is mainly for newcomers. **In order to join us and confirm your presence please register to our official team platform:** [https://www.sporteasy.net/en/join/GD1554M/](https://www.sporteasy.net/en/join/GD1554M/) Attention: If you don't register on our official football platform we cannot guarantee that you'll play. **ABOUT THIS GROUP** This is a group for anyone interested in playing outdoor football/soccer. All skill levels are welcome. Our regular players are registered on the official DayStar team platform. If you have a decent skill level and you would like to be part of a dynamic team with a licensed coach and official sponsors, you are welcome. We have always players to organize games and we are looking forward to more players! **REGISTRATION** Register to DayStar team here: https://www.sporteasy.net/en/join/GD1554M/. If you would like to be part of an eleven-a-side football team and to play in the LuxFootball League, you are welcome to our team training. **FOLLOW US** Subscribe to our YouTube channels where you can watch the recorded games: LuxFootball League TV channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYHOLqNtBn11d-E7ZOaljew?sub_confirmation=1 DayStar Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_P6efUSOYVNl7uwbl_v3hw?sub_confirmation=1 Like and follow our Facebook page to find the latest news and events: https://www.facebook.com/daystarfc/ **Where do we play?** We play at the Stade Hollerich (Rue de l'Abattoir, 1111 Luxembourg - https://goo.gl/maps/DPUs6QLAQd244N287). We do offer changing rooms and private parking. **How much does it cost?** You must pay 10 euros before the game.

We are happy to extend our invitation to one and all to join the Luxembourg Shivyog Forum events every Sunday from 9.00 am to 11.15 am. Shivyog Forum is a platform of positive and like-minded people, interested in spiritual growth, self-healing and self-awareness. Every week, through virtual videos, Avdhoot Baba Shivanand ji blesses and shares the Divine sacred secrets and knowledge through discourses, guided sacred meditations, chanting of Mantras and Bhajans for overall life transformation. This helps the Forum members to progress in their spiritual journey, in establishing deeper connection with one’s inner being, in ability to forgive and love others, in improved emotional and physical health, mental peace, healthy relationship leading to the awakening and purification of the body mind and soul. If you wish to get connected with the Avdhoota and practice deep healing meditations, kriyas and bhajans that can change your life, you are warmly welcome to become a member and join us! Yearly membership fee is a nominal US$ 50 to be paid directly to India to the Shivyog Ashram but your are welcome to attend the first Forum event free.

**First Gathering: Love as Transformation** Reading: **The Forty Rules of Love** by **Elif Shafak** We begin Men, Meaning, and Madness with a novel that treats love not as sentiment, but as a force that disrupts, humbles, and reshapes the self. The Forty Rules of Love explores love as discipline, surrender, and moral risk. It asks what happens when certainty breaks, when the ego is wounded, and when meaning is found not through control, but through transformation. This gathering is for men interested in serious literature and honest inquiry into how love shapes character, responsibility, and the inner life. Discussion will be guided by questions rather than summaries. The aim is depth, not debate. Come having read the book or engaged with it seriously.

**I’m planning future book club meetups and would love your input. Please choose your top three from the list below—your picks will help decide what we read next!** **Book Options** *The Hong Kong Widow* – Kristen Loesch *American Spy* – Lauren Wilkinson *God of the Woods* – Liz Moore *Listen for the Lie* – Amy Tintera *The Swallows* – Lisa Lutz *The Drowning Kind* – Jennifer McMahon *The Eights* – Joanna Miller *The Quiet Librarian* – Allen Eskens Thanks so much for sharing your pick! Please **reply in the comments** with your top three. I can’t wait to see which books rise to the top and to discuss them together at our next meetups.

**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.