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**🏛️ 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/) 👈

### 🧺 Digital Roman x Serlia Global Consulting: Collaborative Community Picnic Whether you’re brand new to Rome or have lived here for years, this is the perfect space to log off, socialize, and enjoy the spring sun! ☀️ For this special weekend event, **Digital Roman** is teaming up with **Serlia Global Consulting** to host an in-person community picnic at Parco degli Acquedotti. This gathering is focused on fostering meaningful connections between students, professionals, creatives, remote workers, travelers, and the entire international community in Rome. We designed this afternoon to inspire great conversation, encourage organic networking, and create an open, welcoming environment where people from all backgrounds can connect and build community outside of the usual bar scene. ### 🥖 How It Works To keep things relaxed and easy, this is a "Bring Your Own" style picnic! * **Food & Drinks:** Please bring your own favorite snacks, food, wine, beer, or juice. (You are always welcome to bring a little extra to share with the group!) * **Essentials:** Don't forget to pack a picnic blanket to sit on, some water, and maybe a portable speaker if you have one. ### 📍 The Details * **Where:** Parco degli Acquedotti * **When:** Saturday, May 30th * **Time:** From 3:00 PM (15:00) onwards **How to find us:** Parks are big! We will share a live location pin in our community WhatsApp chat on Saturday afternoon so you can easily navigate right to where we are sitting. Everyone is invited, so feel free to bring a friend. Please make sure to hit **RSVP** so we know exactly how big of a spot to claim on the grass! See you in the park! 🍷🌿

Ciao amici! Our meetup in Rome brings together friendly faces every Saturday at 7:30 PM. [ [Click this WhatsApp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CKJip1xRqEhJbA3YBsrWTG) ] We're mostly in our 20s and 30s, and we love a good chat Travelers, expats, and locals blend into a community that speaks all languages — especially kindness.

## Whatsapp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/EcNvCIJkBYX44Q18qYie01?mode=gi_t Ever wished you could explore Rome while actually meeting people, not just walking past them? This is a **social breakfast and walk hosted by a local**, created for travelers, expats, and anyone curious about experiencing Rome in a relaxed, human way. We meet over breakfast, get to know each other, then wander through the city together, letting conversation and curiosity guide the walk. This is **not a guided tour** and there’s no fixed route. Think of it as exploring Rome with new friends rather than following an itinerary. ### What we'll do * Meet for an Italian breakfast and casual introductions * Take an easy social walk through central Rome ( Piazza del Popolo- Spagna- Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo) * Pause at a few spots to chat, take photos, and mingle * End near the Vatican City, with the option to continue to lunch together ### What’s included * Breakfast of your choice (drink + pastry) * A small traditional snack during the walk * A relaxed, small-group experience * Hosted in English by a local, with everyone free to speak any language ### Optional tip At the end of the walk, there will be an **optional tip or donation** for the host. This is never expected, but always appreciated if you enjoyed the experience and helps us cover the cost of organizing these walks. ### Important: how to join FREE TO JOIN Once registered, you’ll save your spot and also you can join our Whatsapp group linked above If you enjoy slow walks, good conversation, and meeting people from around the world, this event is for you

Talk with the Organizers: https://www.instagram.com/onlyfriendsrome?igsh=dXAxanY4bnpwZjRv https://chat.whatsapp.com/KTjDID9jBE1BV0SzaDd772 we are a international group most people are 23-35 yrs old around 30+ people come every saturday. english-italian language is always available.

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.

## Un format che invita ad andare oltre la copertina delle persone, delle storie, dei luoghi (comuni), e creare relazioni di valore. Dopo il successo dell’evento realizzato a settembre, nel corso della Rome Future Week, prosegue la collaborazione fra ReadMeet e TuSai. Questa volta l’appuntamento è alla libreria caffè letterario Mangiaparole, uno dei luoghi storici della vita culturale romana, nel pieno del quartiere Appio Latino, a due passi dal cinema Trianon e dalla fermata Furio Camillo della metro. Da un lato **Readmeet**, un’app di incontri e networking di valore che utilizza i libri invece delle foto per costruire match e relazioni, non soltanto d’amore ma anche di amicizia. Basata su una logica da Community, ha al suo interno anche canali social dedicati ad argomenti legati ai libri, alle relazioni d’amore e alla lettura. Nel canale YouTube sono disponibili videointerviste agli scrittori più amati e di successo. Dall’altro **TuSai**, il progetto internazionale ESG di sostenibilità sociale olistica che ha al centro il benessere delle persone e che propone percorsi e workshop che integrano l’arte, la mindfulness e la condivisione orizzontale tra i partecipanti. **Il 31 maggio TuSai e Readmeet fanno “match” negli spazio della Libreria Caffè Letterario Mangiaparole in via Manlio Capitolino 7/9 a pochi passi passi dalla Stazione M Furio Camillo.** Ancora una volta fulcro dell’attività sarà un workshop esperienziale firmata TuSai, creato per chi non si accontenta di uno swipe sul cellulare ma crede nel valore delle interazioni umane. In un tempo in cui si cerca di conoscersi in pochi secondi, “Conoscersi tra le Righe” invita ad attivare creatività e ascolto personale per leggere (e lasciarsi leggere), tra le righe. Evento gratuito, Prenotazioni obbligatoria, posti limitati [https://www.tusaiforpeople.com/readmeet/](https://www.tusaiforpeople.com/readmeet/) ## Cosa faremo insieme: Guidati dalla metodologia creativa di **TuSai**, i *Meeters* avranno modo di conoscere sé stessi e gli altri tramite il gioco e la lettura, e prenderanno parte ad un workshop esperienziale che vuole fa cambiare prospettiva sul dating. * **Creatività, letture condivise, pratiche di presenza e momenti di dialogo reale.** Una serata diversa, in cui, tramite disegni e colori, si prenderà contatto con le proprie emozioni e la fantasia dei libri per dar forma ad un linguaggio universale: quello dell’empatia, dell’ascolto profondo e di un sentire condiviso che sorprende a ogni incontro. * **Incontri & Networking di alto valore.** Per un’esperienza immersiva che va oltre lo swipe, oltre i luoghi comuni, oltre le prime impressioni. * **Introspezione e relazione:** un’esperienza relazionale e trasformativa, dove ogni pagina è un pretesto per raccontarsi, e ogni incontro un potenziale specchio di ciò che conosci, sai…e sei. * **Libri, libri, ed ancora libri.** Ad ogni partecipante sarà proposto di pensare ad un libro che lo/la rappresenta: il resto si scriverà insieme. ##### **E non finisce qui…** Scopri di più e prenotati GRATIS a questo link, i posti sono limitati ! [https://www.tusaiforpeople.com/readmeet/](https://www.tusaiforpeople.com/readmeet/)

[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!

My WhatsApp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HagJQGbDX3F1UPO6mDuwPk](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HagJQGbDX3F1UPO6mDuwPk) **𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙖... 𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙖... 𝙢𝙞 𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙞 𝙙𝙞 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚…...😟** **Quante volte sei stato a San Pietro vedendo👀 la basilica dalla piazza❗❓** 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙩𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖𝙢𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖 ❗❗ In questa passeggiata vedremo il Cupolone da due posizioni insolite🙄 , una collina 🏔️ e la stazione dei treni 🚂, saluteremo👋 i passeggeri mentre osserviamo il luogo di culto da uno dei suoi lati, incontreremo una **chiesa ⛪️ortodossa** poco conosciuta\*\*,\*\* cammineremo lasciandolo alle nostre spalle, per poi ritrovarlo dall’alto **🔭,da questa visuale potremmo ammirare la Cupola con un effetto ottico unico.** "È proprio quando credete di sapere qualcosa che dovete guardarla da un’altra prospettiva. Anche se può sembrarvi sciocco o assurdo, ci dovete provare." (Dal film L’attimo fuggente) **📌evento gratis, è benvenuto un sostegno per pagare i costi dell'app🙏** **➡️**il luogo di partenza sarà in 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙖̀ 𝙙𝙞 𝙪𝙣𝙖 **𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙤 A Ottaviano 🗺️ ,** mentre cammineremo, potremmo socializzare e conoscerci meglio🙊🤭 , ognuno racconterà gli aneddoti che conosce così a fine serata sapremo tutti qualcosina in più, sebbene l'evento principale saremo noi con la nostra presenza **🙋‍♂️** **➡️ Il percorso è circolare in totale ha una lunghezza di circa** **6** **𝙠𝙢** (gli ultimi 700 metri in salita🧗,arrivati in cima farò una magia🧙‍♂️ così al ritorno diventeranno discesa😜).**4 km** per raggiungere l’ultima tappa,chi non vuole fare tardi può lasciare il gruppo **➡️** Tempo necessario 𝟮,𝟱-𝟯 𝙤𝙧𝙚 circa ➡️ Scarpe comode👣acqua da bere💧 ➡️ Puntualità 🕘 ➡️ A fine passeggiata per chi vorrà potremmo fermarci in un locale per un aperitivo ➡️Per le ragazze in lista d'attesa, partecipate ugualmente se volete, capita che alla fine ci siano più uomini che donne confermate, cosi manteniamo un buon equilibrio tra ragazzi e ragazze ➡️ Fascia età 35/50 👉Queste passeggiate sono organizzate per socializzare senza scopo di lucro, il contributo richiesto è un semplice rimborso spese, **non c’è alcuna assicurazione infortuni e ognuno partecipa a proprio rischio e pericolo** senza possibilità di richiedere risarcimenti o rimborsi in caso di infortunio o malore. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Many participants in our walks speak English, so don’t worry if your Italian isn’t perfect — everyone is welcome!** Walk, let's change perspective, St. Peter's and its sides Ugh... ugh... you all look at me from the front... **😟** How many times have you been to St. Peter's, seeing **👀** the basilica from the square❗❓ This time, let's change perspective❗❗ On this walk, **we will see the Cupolone from two unusual positions** **🙄** , a hill **🏔️** ️ ️ and the train station , we will greet the passengers while observing the place of worship from one of its sides, we will meet a **little-known Orthodox church** ⛪️, we will walk leaving it behind us, to then find it from above , from this view **🔭** **we can admire the Dome with a unique optical effect.** "Just when you think you know something, you have to look at it from another perspective. Even if it may seem silly or absurd, you have to try." (From the movie Dead Poets Society) **📌 Free event - donations welcome to cover our meetup costs.🙏** ➡️ The starting point will be near a **metro A Ottaviano stop ️** ️, while we walk, we can socialize and get to know each other better , everyone will tell the anecdotes they know so at the end of the evening we will all know something more, although the main event will be us with our presence ‍ ‍ ➡️ **The total route is about 7 km long** (the last 700 meters uphill , once at the top I will do a magic trick ‍♂️ so on the way back they will become downhill ) ➡️ Time required approximately 2.5-3 hours ➡️ Comfortable shoes ➡️ Punctuality ➡️For the girls on the waiting list: feel free to join anyway if you'd like! It often happens that in the end there are more confirmed men than women, so this helps us keep a nice balance between guys and girls. 😊 * * 👉 These walks are organized for socializing with no profit motive. The requested contribution is simply a cost reimbursement. There is no accident insurance, and everyone participates at their own risk and peril, with no possibility of claiming compensation or refunds in case of injury or illness.

Domenica mattina, alle 11, nel verde di Villa Torlonia, ci prendiamo un’ora. Un’ora per rallentare il ritmo della settimana, rientrare nel corpo, respirare con più attenzione. Inizieremo con una pratica di yoga accessibile, per sciogliere tensioni e ritrovare presenza, e lasceremo poi spazio alla meditazione, senza forzature, senza aspettative. Non serve esperienza, non serve “saper fare”. Basta arrivare. Il contributo è di 10€. Porta con te un tappetino e qualcosa di semplice ma essenziale: disponibilità a fermarti, anche solo per un momento. Ci vediamo lì!

## Whatsapp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/EcNvCIJkBYX44Q18qYie01?mode=gi_t Ever wished you could explore Rome while actually meeting people, not just walking past them? This is a **social breakfast and walk hosted by a local**, created for travelers, expats, and anyone curious about experiencing Rome in a relaxed, human way. We meet over breakfast, get to know each other, then wander through the city together, letting conversation and curiosity guide the walk. This is **not a guided tour** and there’s no fixed route. Think of it as exploring Rome with new friends rather than following an itinerary. ### What we'll do * Meet for an Italian breakfast and casual introductions * Take an easy social walk through central Rome ( Piazza del Popolo- Spagna- Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo) * Pause at a few spots to chat, take photos, and mingle * End near the Vatican City, with the option to continue to lunch together ### What’s included * Breakfast of your choice (drink + pastry) * A small traditional snack during the walk * A relaxed, small-group experience * Hosted in English by a local, with everyone free to speak any language ### Optional tip At the end of the walk, there will be an **optional tip or donation** for the host. This is never expected, but always appreciated if you enjoyed the experience and helps us cover the cost of organizing these walks. ### Important: how to join FREE TO JOIN Once registered, you’ll save your spot and also you can join our Whatsapp group linked above If you enjoy slow walks, good conversation, and meeting people from around the world, this event is for you

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.

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving." The film continues John Carney’s “long run of success with yet another charmer” and “a sharp, hopeful crowd-pleaser that strikes the right notes!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus, this is a perfect early stop on our Summer of Ice Cream! Their menu uses made-from-scratch recipes in an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, crepes, waffle sticks, specialty coffee & espresso, and more! Their specialty shakes are as delicious as they are over-the-top and they offer an extensive vegan menu! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:25 and 6:35pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this opening night showing! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)

We will have our certified mediums available and you can receive 3 10-minute readings for $20. To keep you safe, we will be following all CDC and Health Dept. guidelines at our psychic fair today. Sitters and readers required to wear a mask. We will maintain a minimum of 6 foot physical distance during readings. Please, if you can, bring your own portable chair to use during your readings. Please note that we are at our wonderful new home at Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OH

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com