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The Lift Nutrition WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
Lose 10lbs in 5 WEEKS and Win Prizes !
Topics will include Metabolism, Carbohydrate addiction, digestive health, label reading, dining out, heart health and many more.
$ 50 to Join the Challenge includes:
- Weekly Weigh In, Accountability and Motivation
- 40 Min nutrition class
- Voucher for 'Healthy Meal'
- Personalized Meal Plan
- Lose 1 - 3lbs a week.
To register for your spot: www.ShapingUpCanada.com
4/7 (火) JTIC 楽しく国際言語交流🌸!Japanese English Language Exchange 🇯🇵🇨🇦 スピーキング教材あり
Welcome to JTIC!
**【Timetable】**
1. **Check-in**
2. **Session 1** (30 minutes English / 30 minutes Japanese)
3. **Seat Change**
4. **Session 2** (30 minutes English / 30 minutes Japanese)
5. **Social & Photo Time at the End**
**【Fee】**
* Attendance Fee : **CA$5.00**
* Once your status has been updated from **"Waitlist"** to **"Going"**, please E -Transfer to **[jtic.international.community@gmail.com](jtic.international.community@gmail.com)** by **Sunday 8 pm**. When sending an e-transfer, please include **Your Meetup Name** in the message section. **No Refunds** or **Carryovers.** Your participation fee will be used for meetup subscription, social events and materials/textbooks.
**【Event Description】**
* This language exchange is for those at an **intermediate** to **advanced** **level**.
* Intermediate level of study materials or topic cards will be provided.
* You have the options to choose either free talk or use materials provided.
**【Rules】**
* Please **RSVP** by **Sunday 8 pm** and make a payment.
* Attendees who are not confirmed for this event and show up will be asked to leave.
* No shows will be moved to the bottom of the waitlist for future events. If you are a repeat no show, you may be removed from the group.
* If you are running late, please ensure you send a message to the organizer so we can keep a spot open for you.
* This group is for language exchange. If you are joining us for other purposes, you may be asked to leave. **\*\*This is not a dating-related activity\*\***
* Disruptive behaviour, solicitation, or sales activities are strictly prohibited. Individuals who fail to adhere to the instructions of the organizer or staff may be subject to removal from the group.
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ジェイティックへようこそ!
**【タイムテーブル】**
1. 受付
2. セッション1(英語30分/日本語30分)
3. 席替え
4. セッション2(英語30分/日本語30分)
5. 交流&写真タイム
**【参加費】**
* 参加費:**CA$5.00**
* 参加ステータスが **"Waitlist"** から **"Going"** にアップデートされましたら、**日曜日の午後8時**までに **[jtic.international.community@gmail.com](jtic.international.community@gmail.com)** まで、イートランスファーにてお振込みください。振込の際は、**Meetupに登録されている名前を必ず明記の上**、メッセージをお願いします。払い戻し、繰り越しはできません。参加費はmeetup年間登録費、イベントや教材費に充当させていただきます。
**【イベント内容】**
* イベントの前に中級レベルの教材またはトピックカードを提供します。
* フリートーク、または用意された教材を使用し、セッションを楽しんで頂けます。
**【ルール】**
* **日曜日の午後8時**までに**RSVP**と**お支払い**をお願いします。
* お席を確定していない方は、参加出来兼ねますので、ご了承下さい。
* 無断欠席の場合、次回以降のキャンセル待ちは最下位となります。No showを繰り返す方は、グループから外されることがございます。
* 遅刻される場合は、必ず主催者にメッセージを送ってください。
* このグループは言語交換のためのイベントです。他の目的で参加される場合は、退場していただくことがございます。
* 迷惑行為、勧誘、営業行為は固くお断りします。主催者・スタッフの指示に従わない場合は、退場していただく場合がございます。
Toronto Midtown - MDI Men's Team
We are a group of men that meet weekly. Regular attendees do not always RSVP but we usually have 12 men present. Expect a frank and confidential space where you can speak personally, engage in interesting conversations or get support for your personal goals.
**We start our meeting at 7:15 sharp. You can rsvp via meetup or email Saul (sauljoy@gmail.com) for this week’s address.**
Guests are welcome but it's pretty casual so make sure you are expected in case we move outdoors to the park.
Our group is part of Mentor Discover Inspire (MDI)
The MDI Mission: To cause greatness by mentoring men to live with excellence and, as mature masculine leaders, create successful families, careers and communities.
From MDI website: https://goo.gl/3DQ6aY
From Toronto Star: [https://goo.gl/oDH3uX](https://goo.gl/oDH3uX)
Korean Martial Arts (Regular Classes) - FREE
**Come workout, have fun, relieve your stress, and meet your fellow neighbours!**
Welcoming interested people to join our FREE classes every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and every Sunday afternoon from 2:30PM-4:30PM near Bathurst/Lake Shore area.
Classes are led by our event organizer, Master **Dave Crook**, a seasoned 4th degree black belt Hapkido practitioner from a respected academy with many years of experience in this art and various others.
**About this form of martial arts:**
Hapkido is a hybrid Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling, throwing techniques, kicks, punches, and other striking attacks.
**How to join:**
Join this group/event and directly message me with your interest.
**Q: Is this completely FREE?**
A: Yes, classes/lessons are completely FREE
**Q: Do I require a gi/uniform to participate?**
A: Gi is completely optional, only required when doing groundwork grappling/throw techniques
**Q: Are there grading and belt progression?**
A: Yes, there are grading and belts, which will cost $30 just to cover the cost, testing will done when YOU are comfortable and ready!
**Current Martial Artists Belt Status:**
1x Masters - 4th Degree Black Belt
1x Yellow Belt (former red belt)
1x Yellow Stripe Belt
134x White Belts
**Belt Colours - Progression in Descending Order:**
* White Belt
* Yellow Stripe Belt
* Yellow Belt
* Orange Stripe Belt
* Orange Belt
* Green Stripe Belt
* Green Belt
* Blue Stripe Belt
* Blue Belt
* Red Stripe Belt
* Red Belt
* Black Stripe Belt
* Black Belt
**Curriculum of Techniques**
**White Belt to Yellow Stripe:**
**Strikes (all strikes from left wrist grab, striking with right)**
1\. Sword Strike to Clavicle
2\. Nunchuk Strike to Temple
3\. Companion Sword Strike with Elbow Strike to Solar Plexus
4\. Spear Hand to Femoral Artery
5\. Palm Strike to Floating Rib
6\. Spear Hand to Trachea
**Breakaways (all breakaways from right wrist grab)**
1\. Latissimus Dorsi push with bucking back fist
2\. When pulled with bucking back fist
3\. When pushed with bucking back fist
4\. Downward break away with elbow strike
5\. Live\-hand tricept push up with elbow strike
6\. Assisted tricept push\-up with elbow strike
**Take Downs (performed both sides)**
1\. Pivot throw
Joint Locks (all joint locks from right wrist grab)
1\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow
2\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 45 degrees
3\. One inch bow
4\. Side wrist lock \- bend elbow
5\. Side elbow lock
6\. Elbow lock controlled
**Escapes From Mounted Position (all from opponent on mount position - performed both sides)**
1\. Escape to Mount
2\. Escape to Guard
3\. As punches are received \- buck \- single arm hook \- roll
4\. As punches are received \- buck \- shoulder walk \- two arm hook \- guard
5\. Escape when head is locked
6\. Escape when head is locked with high mount
**Kicks (both sides)**
1\. Side kick
**To learn more about Hwa Won Yue Hapkido visit our website here:**
http://www.hapkidohwawonyue.ca/toronto.html#
Phoenix-Toronto Toastmasters Speechcraft Discovery Meeting
**.... Do you *dread* speaking in front of others? .... Need to *present* an important meeting? .... Is it time to *enhance* your communication skills?**
**Meeting Theme: 'Impact with Body Language'**
Purposeful body movement in public speaking enhances clarity and connection. By mastering gestures, posture, and eye contact, you can reinforce your message and engage your audience more effectively.
Generate a great amount of emotion and interest through the use of non-verbal communication,
Effective gestures for emphasizing and clarifying your words include:
* Eye contact,
* Moving around the stage with purpose,
* Facial expression to reflect emotions, and
* Managing uncontrolled mannerisms.
Gain new insights and benefit from the information provided by Toastmasters Speechcraft program. Join our meeting and experience the hands-on “how-to” instruction in public speaking. If you are an experienced Toastmaster or a guest exploring Toastmasters, you will acquire a new way of communicating your thoughts with increased clarity and impact.
Each ‘discovery’ meeting will provide valuable tips to boost your confidence on stage. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from experienced speakers.
**What is the Toastmasters Speechcraft Discovery meeting?**
You will:
* gain insights into principles and strategies from expert speakers,
* hear speeches and learn from evaluations given by advanced Toastmasters,
* experience what happens at a real Toastmasters meeting,
* get familiar with the Toastmasters Speechcraft program and resources,
* discover the benefits of Toastmasters Speechcraft for personal and club growth.
**Register NOW for any FREE Discovery meeting.**
**Discovery Meeting:** Tuesday, Apr 7 7:00PM to 8:30PM Doors open 6:45PM
**Have a question, contact organizer:** Phoenixtmvppr@gmail.com
**Sponsor:** Phoenix-Toronto Toastmasters Club
Phoenix-Toronto Toastmasters empowers individuals to master the communication skills that drive personal achievement and confidence. Through practice and peer feedback, you will rapidly develop presentation abilities, persuasive influence, and leadership presence. Accelerate your audience impact and transform your trajectory with skills that will help you grow your opportunities.
**Speechcraft Discovery Series**
**Week 1 – Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026**
‘How to Choose a Topic’
**Week 2 – Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026**
‘How to Organize a Speech’
**Week 3 – Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026**
‘Know Your Speech Purpose’
**Week 4 – Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026**
‘How to Impact with Body Language’
**Week 5 – Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026**
‘How to Use Vocal Variety’
**Week 6 – Tuesday, May5, 2026**
‘How to Create Images with Powerful Words’
**Week 7 – Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026**
‘Research Your Topic to Elevate Your Credibility’
**Week 8 – Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026**
‘Evaluate to Elevate’
Japanese Language Class
✨ **Come and Enjoy Learning Japanese with Us!** ✨
This is a friendly and affordable class where you can practice speaking, reading, and writing Japanese in a relaxed environment.
Whether you are a complete beginner, intermediate, or advanced learner, we have a place for you!
**Registration** **form**
[https://forms.gle/8MmojM2pzRJ75N1s9](https://forms.gle/8MmojM2pzRJ75N1s9)
📅 **When**: Every 🔸**Tuesday**🔸, 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 **Where**: Family Federation for World Peace and Unification
215 Mavety Street, Toronto, M6P 2M1
💰 Cost:
• **$15 for 2 sessions**
• Family discount: $20 for 2 sessions (for everyone in the family)
(The fee helps cover textbooks, snacks, drinks, and events.)
📘 **Class Update** (Starting This Month!)
Classes are divided into Beginner and Intermediate levels, and the lessons are held on alternating weeks.
🟢 **Beginner Class: April 7th, 21st**
• Basic words & grammer
• long vowel,voiced consonant,double consonant
🔵 **Intermediate Class: April 2nd,14th,28th**
• Conversation practice
• Kanji
👥**Open to college students and adults**
Classes will run weekly for now, with no set end date. Days with other events will be skipped.
We hope you join us and enjoy learning Japanese in a warm, community atmosphere!
Scarborough Weight Loss Challenge
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Be part of a supportive community of regular people looking to improve their wellness, shed a few pounds and have some fun! Come to our introductory class and learn about our effective and informative 5 week program! Lose up to 10 lbs** in 5 weeks and have the opportunity to win prizes for losing weight! Best of all; learn how to keep the weight off!
• Weekly Nutrition Class
• Weekly Weigh-in
• Personal Wellness Coach to help you!
• Support and Motivation
• Learn how to keep the weight off!
** As part of a healthy lifestyle you can generally expect to lose around half a pound to 1 pound per week!
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Creative Sundays: Bead Bar ✨ (Make Your Own Accessories)
Hi everyone! ✨
Creative Sundays is back, this time we’re hosting a **Bead Bar session** 💛
Join us for a relaxed, cozy afternoon where you can design and create your own beaded accessories. You’ll be able to make pieces like bracelets, phone charms, necklaces, or keychains, all at your own pace.
No experience is needed, this session is beginner-friendly and all materials will be provided.
✨ Choose what you’d like to create
✨ Small group, relaxed setting
✨ Take home your finished pieces
🗓 Date: Sunday April 12
⏰ Time: 1–3 PM
📍 Midtown Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton area)
💵 Materials fee: $25
Spots are limited, and **payment is required to confirm your spot**.
**Payment details:**
E-transfer: Larhtyfarh@gmail.com
Note: Creative Sundays + Name
Looking forward to another creative Sunday together ✨
*MUSIC BINGO* (An Afternoon of Fun, Treats and Great Music!) (Sunday April 12th)
Hello everyone,
I'd like to invite you out to a fun-filled afternoon with this fantastic party social game called **MUSIC BINGO**
Everyone can play (It's easy to learn and most of all it's a lot of fun)
\*Joined by my other groups too so we can anticipate a fabulous day :)
**Where to Meet us?**
**Date: Sunday April 12th**
**Arrive between 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm**
**Location:** La Carnita - Good Fortune Bar (Main Floor)
**Address:** 130 Eglinton Ave. Toronto, ON M4P 2X9
Event Details Below:
Sincerely,
Steve Flemming
(Music Bingo Host)
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**Details of Event:**
**\*MUSIC BINGO\***
**(An Afternoon of Fun, Treats and Great Music!)**
-Lots of laughs and thrills in store as we enjoy a terrific afternoon making new friends, singing along (optional) and playing **MUSIC BINGO;** hosted in a super fun designed format :)
\*Treats handed out to the winning participants during each round we play
\*Invite your friends or come on your own!
**Event Fee:**
10 dollars at the door (cash only please)
Includes: **Music Bingo,** treats, reserved room/seating, lots of laughs and plenty of fun people to play the game with)
\*or e-transfer in advance to **steveflemming11@gmail.com**
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**Friendly Reminders:**
-Please arrive between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm
\*Music Bingo will start shortly after that
(Invite your friends out too if you like)
**Parking Available:**
\*Plenty of free street parking on Eglinton and (Residential area south/east of venue for free)
**Close to Subway Station:**
\*Also right beside the Yonge/Eglinton subway station
📣4/12‼️FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS : TORONTO Japanese English Language Exchange
#### **This event page is for English speakers only.**
**こちらのイベントページは英語話者の方向けです。**
**日本人の方は、別のイベントページからお申し込みください!**
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We host a Japanese & English language exchange meeting every Sunday at 9:30 AM.
Participants practice in pairs or small groups, with 50 minutes of Japanese practice and 50 minutes of English practice.
The study materials used in our sessions are created by professional language teachers.
### **Before Signing Up, Please Read the Following**
* **Please make sure to check the comments section of the event page, as all event details and materials will be shared there around Saturday.**
* This meeting is intended for people who are genuinely interested in language learning. Participants joining for other purposes may be asked to leave.
* We prioritize creating a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees.
* Disruptive behavior, solicitation, or sales activities are not allowed. Anyone who does not follow the instructions of the organizer or staff may be removed from the group.
* **Participation fee : Refunds and carryovers are not available.**
### **Participation Fee & Donation**
Your participation fee will be used by Emiko Tanaka, a Yosakoi Ambassador, to promote Yosakoi Naruko Dance from Kochi, Japan, to the world.
For more details, please visit our website:
[Yosakoi Ambassador Project](https://yosakoiambassador.com/)
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
CLYDE’S | a story of 2nd chances | 5 Tony Award Nominations | 25% off Can Stage
Join us for **Clyde’s**, a transcendent story about second chances, rising above past mistakes, and reconnecting with the world.
**Plot:** Clyde runs a truck stop sandwich shop, staffed by ex-convicts looking for a shot at redemption. Despite her callous management style, the cooks learn to reclaim their lives, find purpose, and become inspired to dream by their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich.
*“A poignant story about the meaning of second chances, loaded with laugh-out-loud funny jokes.”*
*- **The Hollywood Reporter***
*“A radiant drama about love, hope, and sandwiches.”*
*- **Time Out***
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**OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS**
Our group will receive 25% off the regular ticket price. Please note that ticket prices are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the theatre. Below are the prices at the time of posting.
**Discount Tickets:**
* **$42.38** ($37.50+$4.88 HST) reg. $56.50 ($50+$6.50 HST) **Level C**
* **$66.95** ($59.25+$7.70 HST) reg. $89.27 ($79+$10.27 HST) **Level B**
* **$93.23** ($82.50+$10.73 HST) reg. $124.30 **(**$110+$14.30 HST) **Level A**
* **$158.20** ($140+18.20 HST) **Level A+** (no discount)
**Meetup Fee:** $3 cash\* per attendee (Please pay Rosa exact change at the meetup spot) \**Note: Interac etransfers, cheques, etc. are not accepted.*
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**HOW TO PAY**
1\. Sign up on this event page\.
2\. Send an email to **belindameetup@gmail.com** to request the promo code.
3\. Specify you are inquiring about **Clyde’s**
4\. Include the number of tickets you want
5\. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website\.
5\. If you don't receive a reply in your inbox\, check your junk box in case it has gone there\.
6\. Once you receive the promo code\, purchase your tickets **[online](https://my.canadianstage.com/9459/9460).**
* **Enter the promo code at the top of the page and hit submit.**
* **Tickets selected will show up at the regular price but will change to the discounted price at checkout.**
* **Please ensure the price is correct before applying payment**.
Should you require assistance, phone the theatre box office @ 416-368-3110.
**Seating Arrangements:** Seating is reserved so we'll get together before and after the play. Please post your seating information on this event page so others can book seats near you.
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**DETAILS**
**When:** Saturday, April 11, 2026
**Time:** Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Meet Rosa at 6:45 p.m. in the theatre lobby near the box office.
**Where:** The Bluma Appel Theatre. 27 Front Street East, Toronto
**Show Length**: TBD
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**MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS**
Meet Rosa at 6:45 p.m. in the theatre lobby. She will be wearing a pink fascinator hat. Please pay your $3 meetup fee to Rosa at the meetup spot.
**After-Show Meetup Spot:** See Rosa in the lobby after the show. She will be wearing her pink fascinator hat.
**\*\*THUMBS UP CELLPHONE POLICY:\*\*** Cellphones must be turned off, or kept in silent or flight mode (no sound and no vibration), and MUST NOT be pulled out or used under any circumstances during shows. **[Full details](https://www.meetup.com/thumbs-up-theatre-toronto/events/243426512/)**.
OM Chanting (indoor)
Welcome !
OM Chanting is a group practice that has multiple benefits, including calming the mind, feeling relaxed, activating one's self-healing potential.
OM Chanting''s powerful vibration contributes to send Peace .
A participation of 5$ minimum is strongly encouraged to sustain the rent of the studio .
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EVENT DETAILS:
address: 283 Spadina Avenue; 3rd floor. ( SE corner of Spadina and Dundas).
We will start at 6:30 pm. Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier.
We will be sitting on chairs; you can also sit on the floor if you prefer.
You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water.
Looking forward to seeing you !
For more information about Om Chanting, please visit:
[https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/](https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/)
Much Love,
Veda
Cell: 416-845-9375
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How Toxic People Affect Your Health & Happiness
Do toxic people weigh you down? Affect your happiness? How can having toxic relationships affect your Health? And moreover, how can you spot them before it’s too late?
Attend this in-person meeting to find out how to spot these people and remove their negative emotions from your life.
This event is hosted by The Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center in Central Ohio.
How to be a Better Communicator - Free In-Person Event
How to Be a Better Communicator
Communication is everything in life
You are only as successful as your ability to communicate.
\- What if you could confidently talk to anyone?
\- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation?
\- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence?
You can!
The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate.
Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio
1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215
For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024
Data & Analytics Wednesday - The Data-Driven Brand
**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception**
Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory.
For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy.
She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps).
Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way.
**About Our Speaker**
Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang
Semi in honor of March being International Women's Month
Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3454709](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3454709)
Location: SOW Plated
Menu: [https://www.sowplated.com/menu-brunch/](https://www.sowplated.com/menu-brunch/)
Book summary:
In 2006 Julia Lerner is living in Moscow, a recent university graduate in computer science, when she's recruited by Russia's largest intelligence agency. By 2018 she's in Silicon Valley as COO of Tangerine, one of America's most famous technology companies. In between her executive management (make offers to promising startups, crush them and copy their features if they refuse); self promotion (check out her latest op-ed in the WSJ, on Work/Life Balance 2.0); and work in gender equality (transfer the most annoying females from her team), she funnels intelligence back to the motherland. But now Russia's asking for more, and Julia's getting nervous. Alice Lu is a first generation Chinese American whose parents are delighted she's working at Tangerine (such a successful company!). Too bad she's slogging away in the lower echelons, recently dumped, and now sharing her expensive two-bedroom apartment with her cousin Cheri, a perennial "founder's girlfriend". One afternoon, while performing a server check, Alice discovers some unusual activity, and now she's burdened with two powerful but distressing suspicions: Tangerine's privacy settings aren't as rigorous as the company claims they are, and the person abusing this loophole might be Julia Lerner herself. The closer Alice gets to Julia, the more Julia questions her own loyalties. Russia may have placed her in the Valley, but she's the one who built her career; isn't she entitled to protect the lifestyle she's earned?
Confidence & Connection: Using Your Authentic Truth to Find Your People
**Confidence & Connection: Using Your Authentic Truth to Find Your People**
Confidence isn’t just about believing in yourself, it’s about knowing where you belong and who you can grow alongside.
In this April Confidence Lab Happy Hour, we’ll explore how living in your authentic truth helps you find your people, build meaningful collaborations, and create spaces where vulnerability is met with respect rather than risk. Together, we’ll reflect on what it looks like to advocate for yourself with clarity and care, and how confidence deepens when it’s rooted in connection rather than comparison.
Featured speaker **Lachandra Baker**, founder of **[LBB Edutainment](https://www.lbbedutainment.com/)** and author of *Your Own Biggest Cheerleader*, will share reflections on authenticity, psychological safety, and the power of community over individual achievement. Drawing from personal stories—including the significance of turning 53—Lachandra will invite us into a conversation about showing up fully, being seen, and choosing relationships that support who you truly are.
Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere with space for reflection, shared insight, and intentional connection—plus drinks, light bites, and the kind of conversations that remind you you’re not meant to do this alone.
Come as you are. Leave feeling clearer about your voice, your people, and the confidence that grows when both are aligned.
**What is Confidence Lab?**
Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here.
Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work.
It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact.
***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*
Stop Negative thinking and Over-thinking and Feel More Positive
How do we recover from having had a toxic or narcissistic ex?
How do we move on from the past, especially something as traumatic as a divorce or breakup?
How do we avoid anxiety and depression?
How do we have more self esteem?
In this meeting, you will learn the mental health secrets to help you
quickly get over the past and heal your mind.
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 & Scientology life improvement center.
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty.
Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast.
Look for us upstairs!


























