Geek Culture

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

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

Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2000 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move

**🥰 Speed Dating on Zoom – Personality Matched for Columbus Locals** The point of this online speed dating event is not just the content. It is the room, the host, and the feeling that people are joining something they can return to. We pair you by personality and age so every conversation feels natural. Join from home, get paired with Columbus singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host manages everything so you can just relax and enjoy. **Find your age group below:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - 🔥 **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) - 🌍 **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0) **⚠️ Important: RSVP ≠ registration.** To join, pick your age group below, sign up, and finish the personality quiz. Spots are limited. --- 👥 **Best for:** - People re-entering the dating scene after a break - Columbus locals after personality-matched dates - Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting 🧭 **How the session runs** 1. **Register** – Select your age group above and sign up. 2. **Fill in the matching quiz** – Helps us find your ideal matches for the evening. 3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest. 4. **Chat** – Quick timed rounds with Columbus singles paired to you. 📌 **What to know** - **Format:** Live on Zoom – guided rounds from your home - **Location:** Wherever you're comfortable – no venue, no travel - **Host:** Experienced host steering the session 💡 **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions — it keeps the conversation moving. ⭐ *"The personality matching genuinely works. My matches were spot on."* – Columbus local --- ✨ Meet Columbus singles from home. Sign up and we'll take care of the rest. 🥰 ✨ Quick version: this one gets straight to the point. Everything important, without the extra padding. 🤝 **Community angle** - Repeat attendees help create familiarity and momentum - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming - The atmosphere is guided, social, and easy to join The long-term goal is a room people want to come back to, not a one-off event people forget about.

This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

**💕 Online Speed Dating via Zoom – Connect with Fort Wayne Singles Tonight!** For this online speed dating version, the host and the people in the room matter as much as the agenda. The experience is designed to feel guided, welcoming, and social. A hosted online speed dating experience for Fort Wayne locals. It's simple: complete a short personality quiz, jump on Zoom, and meet Fort Wayne singles in guided one-on-one rounds. Matches shared afterwards. **Find your age group below:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0) **⚠️ Heads up — RSVPing here isn't enough.** Register through your age group link below and complete the quiz. Capacity is limited. --- ✅ **You will like this if:** - Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience - People re-entering the dating scene after a break - People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation 📍 **Event snapshot** - **Format:** Live on Zoom – guided rounds from your home - ⚡ **Location:** Wherever you're comfortable – no venue, no travel - **Host:** Professional host keeping the evening smooth and relaxed **How the event unfolds** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show. 4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Fort Wayne locals. ⭐ *"So much better than apps. Actual conversations with real people."* – Fort Wayne attendee --- ✨ Real people, real conversations — all from your home. ❤️‍🔥 ✨ Lean version: fewer words, same core offer. Fast to read, easy to act on. 🤝 **Community angle** - Repeat attendees help create familiarity and momentum - The community matters as much as the session itself - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming It is meant to feel like the start of ongoing relationships, not just a single session on the calendar.

**💘 Fort Wayne Virtual Speed Dating – Hosted, Curated & on Zoom** This online speed dating event is built around a host who sets the tone, keeps things easy, and helps people feel comfortable from the first minute. Speed dating from home — connect with real Fort Wayne singles on Zoom. We match you with compatible Fort Wayne locals using a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds while a host guides the session. **Choose your age range to register:** - 🔥 **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0) **⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited. --- ✅ **You will like this if:** - 💡 First-timers new to speed dating - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience **How the event unfolds** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Fort Wayne singles. 3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it. 4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Fort Wayne locals. **At a glance** - **Format:** Live on Zoom – guided rounds from your home - **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you - **Host:** Professional host keeping the evening smooth and relaxed 💡 **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions — it keeps the conversation moving. **Frequently Asked Questions** **Do I need anything besides Zoom?** Just Zoom, a webcam, and Wi-Fi. That's it. **Is my info private?** --- ✨ One Zoom call, genuine conversations, real matches. See you there. 💓 ✨ Quick version: this one gets straight to the point. Built for clarity over length. 🤝 **Community angle** - The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming - The atmosphere is guided, social, and easy to join The long-term goal is a room people want to come back to, not a one-off event people forget about.

A movie this big deserves a big dinner! Join us after MICHAEL for fun and delicious dinner at another CMG-favorite restaurant, CAP CITY FINE DINER! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. MENU: [https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/](https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/) RSVP: Dinner immediately following the movie at nearby CAP CITY FINE DINER! Please RSVP for here for the dinner portion of this event at Cap City Fine Diner. Since the dinner portion of this event is limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**💞 Cincinnati Zoom Speed Dating – Personality & Age Matched** This online speed dating format leans into the human side: strong hosting, repeat attendees, and a sense that the event is part of a growing community. Ditch the apps. Meet Cincinnati singles face-to-face on Zoom tonight. You'll cycle through short one-on-one video chats with Cincinnati locals matched to you by age and personality. A host keeps the evening flowing smoothly. **Find your age group below:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) - 🌍 **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0) **⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places. --- 🎯 **Especially useful for:** - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations - People re-entering the dating scene after a break **How the event unfolds** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Cincinnati singles. 3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Cincinnati singles. **At a glance** - **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and well-structured - **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam - **Host:** Professional host keeping the evening smooth and relaxed 💡 **Tip:** Good lighting and a clean background make a big difference. ⭐ *"So much better than apps. Actual conversations with real people."* – Cincinnati attendee --- ✨ Your next match could be one Zoom call away. 💗 ✨ Compressed version with the essentials only. Fast to read, easy to act on. 🤝 **Community angle** - Repeat attendees help create familiarity and momentum - The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly - The atmosphere is guided, social, and easy to join It is meant to feel like the start of ongoing relationships, not just a single session on the calendar.

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

Join us for a Fun Friday event as we get together to see the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 original, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2! Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci all return for this follow-up that finds the former assistant is now a rival! Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follow’s Miranda Priestly's struggle against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amidst declining print media. The film is directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna (who wrote/directed the 2006 original). It stars returning cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci along with newcomers Justin Theroux and Kenneth Branagh. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9HXmMnUEdE PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission/concession discounts. And make this a true Fun Friday by joining us after the show for the best part of the night – food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details, including showtime, will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Should be a fun one, Dan

**💝 Cleveland Speed Dating – Personality Matched & Hosted on Zoom** This online speed dating event is built around a host who sets the tone, keeps things easy, and helps people feel comfortable from the first minute. Speed dating from home — connect with real Cleveland singles on Zoom. You'll cycle through short one-on-one video chats with Cleveland locals matched to you by age and personality. A host keeps the evening flowing smoothly. **Find your age group below:** - 🎉 **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) - 🎉 **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0) **⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited. --- 🎯 **Great fit for:** - Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience - 🎉 Singles in Cleveland who want to meet people from home - 🎉 People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation 📌 **What to know** - **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video dates - **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you - **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions 🔄 **What to expect** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Cleveland singles. 3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it. 4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Cleveland locals. **Frequently Asked Questions** **Do I need anything besides Zoom?** Just Zoom, a webcam, and Wi-Fi. That's it. **Is my info private?** **What if I'm shy?** --- ✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Cleveland locals tonight. 🫶 ✨ Compressed version with the essentials only. Concise by design so people can decide quickly. 🤝 **Community angle** - The atmosphere is guided, social, and easy to join - The community matters as much as the session itself - The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly The long-term goal is a room people want to come back to, not a one-off event people forget about.