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**Unlock Meaningful Connections at Our Speed Friending Event** [LINK TO BOOK](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/group-speed-friending-with-meaningful-conversations-tickets-1985108869065?aff=oddtdtcreator) Ready to step out of your comfort zone and make authentic connections? Join us at *The Bank on Collins* for an exclusive Speed Friending event with structured conversations designed for ambitious professionals and like-minded individuals who are eager to forge meaningful connections - not just small talk. This event attracts a diverse group of individuals who are serious about building friendships and expanding their network. Whether you're a professional climbing the career ladder, a creative pushing the boundaries of innovation, or an entrepreneur chasing your next big idea, you'll find yourself surrounded by like-minded go-getters who think big and dream even bigger. In a world where quality relationships are key to success, we believe that life is better with great people in it. This event is your opportunity to meet dynamic, driven individuals who are all about growth, collaboration, and real conversations. Be prepared to dive deep with thought-provoking questions that foster vulnerability and genuine connections so you can Find Your Tribe. Whether you're a seasoned event-goer or this is your first event, we're here to support you every step of the way. Push past surface-level interactions and start building the kind of relationships that truly matter. **Event Structure:** * **6:30 pm:** Arrive, grab a drink, and mingle. (Tip: Happy hour ends at 6:30 pm, so come early to snag a deal!) * **6:45 pm - 7:30 pm:** 3 rounds of group speed friending. You'll meet 12+ like-minded people ready to connect on a deeper level. * **7:30 pm - 8:00 pm:** Post-speed friending social networking. This is where the magic happens—spend time with the people you vibed with most and start building real friendships. **Investment:** $10. We are for passion, not profit. 50% of your contribution supports the running costs of the group, while the other 50% goes towards The Man Cave, Australia's leading preventative mental health charity for teenage boys and their communities. [Home - The Man Cave - Preventative mental health programs for teenage boys](https://themancave.life/) Link to book: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/group-speed-friending-with-meaningful-conversations-tickets-1985108869065?aff=oddtdtcreator To support the venue, please buy a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) or snack during the event. **Liability Disclaimer:** By attending this event, you acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily and are responsible for your own health, safety, and well-being during the session. *Find Your Tribe Melbourne* and its hosts are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur. Please take care, be mindful of your surroundings, and participate within your own comfort level. **Photo & Video Disclaimer:** Please note that photos and videos will be taken throughout the event and may be used on our social media channels or other platforms. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, kindly inform one of the hosts at the beginning of the event. **Take the leap - join us for a night of transformative connections and step into a community of movers and shakers. We can't wait to meet you!** [LINK TO BOOK](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/group-speed-friending-with-meaningful-conversations-tickets-1985108869065?aff=oddtdtcreator) Instagram: @findyourtribemelb

Join us for a relaxed, no‑pressure networking evening designed to bring Melbourne’s business community together with purpose. There’s no formal agenda—just quality conversations and genuine connections, hosted by the team at [PropertySensor](https://www.propertysensor.com). **What to expect** A connection‑first environment (no sales pitches) Opportunities to expand your professional network Potential client introductions and new business leads - without the hard sell **Good to know** Cost: Free to attend (limited places — please register early) Food & drink: Available for purchase at venue restaurant / bar prices Bring: Your business cards and an open, collaborative mindset All Melbourne business professionals are welcome. Come to connect, share ideas and discover opportunities.

**Ready to Speak with Confidence?** **Want to Lead with Impact and Express Yourself Clearly?** **Join Manningham Toastmasters – Where Speakers Become Leaders!** Whether you want to conquer public speaking anxiety, sharpen your communication skills, or grow into a stronger leader — Manningham Toastmasters is the place for you! We're part of **Toastmasters International**, a global non-profit run by volunteers, and we’re passionate about helping people *just like you* unlock their full potential. Our meetings are packed with energy, learning, and a whole lot of fun. ✨ **What to Expect:** * Impromptu Speaking (we call it Table Topics — and it's a blast!) * Prepared Speeches from passionate members * Feedback that’s positive, supportive, and helps you *grow* * Leadership opportunities that build your confidence — fast! We meet twice a month, and **guests are always welcome!** You can attend **up to three meetings for FREE** — come see what we’re all about before signing up. 📅 **When:** 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7:00–9:00 PM 📍 **Where:** Box Hill Library, Bert Lewis Room, 1040 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128 🚀 **Take the First Step** – Visit our website to learn more and book your guest spot: https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00006780-00006780

We will be continuing our trial of our new venue - 3rd floor of MIT Mahjong at 139 Franklin St, just a short walk from Melbourne Central! Players of all skill levels are welcome, and no experience is needed. Stop by for one game or play for the whole 6 hours. Warmup and casual gaming from 5 to 5:30 pm, and the first timed and recorded game starts at 5:30 pm. If you want to learn how to play, we can teach, and if you already know how, then join our shuffle and monthly leaderboard! The games schedule is: * 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Setup, Freeplay * 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Game 1 * 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Game 2 * 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Game 3 * 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Freeplay This event has a $10 fee which you can pay on the night. This money is used to pay for our use of the store space, maintaining equipment and other meetup services, and organising larger events open to everyone! Members get a special discount, which you can sign up for on the website links below. We also take photos and videos at our meetups for posting on social media, you may potentially appear in these. Hope to see you all then! *** Scores tracking: [https://scores.vicriichi.org/](https://scores.vicriichi.org/) The mahjong ruleset we play with: [https://www.vicriichi.org/mahjong-meetups#meetup-rules](https://www.vicriichi.org/mahjong-meetups#meetup-rules) Join us on Discord and connect with other jongers! [https://vicriichi.org/discord](https://vicriichi.org/discord)

Want to be able to articulate your thoughts with clarity and precision? Want to overcome your public speaking anxiety and become a confident presenter? Want to develop leadership skills and become a better communicator? Join Elsternwick ToastMasters Club! Toastermasters is a not-for-profit organisation that is run by volunteers. We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. We have meeting regularly, each meeting has a range of activities for you to participate in, such as impromptu speaking, prepared speech, debate,etc. You will also receive constructive feedback which helps you improve your performance. Guests are welcome! We offer three meetings for free to our guests before joining as a member,so you can get a taste of how ToastMasters works and decide if it's right for you. When: 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7pm-9pm Where: 450-452 Kooyong Rd, Caufield South Visit our website to find out more: https://elsternwick.toastmastersclubs.org/ Send us an contact form through our website to reserve your spot if you'd like to attend our meeting as a guest.

**🪷 Speed Dating Live on Zoom for Geelong Locals Age Grouped — Real Rounds** Once you're connected, you'll participate in short one-on-one Zoom rounds with Geelong people in your age bracket who match your profile, as a friendly host guides every transition. Once you register, you answer a few quick personality questions — the results from that questionnaire to build your personal lineup of Geelong locals, so every round is informed by more than just looks. Once the rounds end, we reveal your mutual connections — but only if the feeling was mutual — and the connection is yours to explore in your own time. **Age group links — pick yours below:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=collective-of-serious-singles-seeking-commitment&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=collective-of-serious-singles-seeking-commitment&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=collective-of-serious-singles-seeking-commitment&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=collective-of-serious-singles-seeking-commitment&ar=55+&face_v=3.0) **⚠️ Please note:** Clicking rsvp is only the first step not the whole process, so click your age range link above, complete the sign-up, and take the personality questions — spots go quickly so register now rather than later, and only the combination of both confirms your attendance. --- **This works best for:** - Professionals in Geelong ready to move past swiping with nothing to show for it and are looking for real connection. - Singles from the Geelong area looking beyond matches that fade out before meeting and want to try something that actually works. - Residents around Geelong bored of shallow connections that never lead anywhere and are ready for a genuine first impression. - Anyone in Geelong bored of app fatigue and empty match queues and want actual face-to-face conversation. **Here is the format** 1. **Get started** – through your age range link above, then take the brief personality quiz, as both steps are required and neither can be skipped. 2. **Log in** – at the event start by opening your Zoom link, phone computer or tablet — whatever you prefer, and a live host walks you through it from there. 3. **Meet your matches** – live one-on-one video rounds with Geelong people matched to you by age and quiz, while the host runs the clock so you can focus on the conversation, as every round is with someone selected for you by the quiz. 4. **Learn your results** – once it wraps we notify both sides of any mutual selection, since non-mutual choices are never shared with either party, and the next step is entirely in your hands. ⭐ *"Honestly the best dating format — way better than anything I have tried before"* – Geelong local who came back twice 💡 **Tip:** test your camera and mic before the event, which means you can focus entirely on the conversation, as it is worth doing before you need it not during. --- ✨ The best conversations start somewhere — click your age bracket and sign up and the host takes it from there while places last. Can not wait to see you there. 🌟 ✨

🌟 **A new one-on-one, personality-based connection experience** Many of you have been asking about structured events and if I’d ever bring them back. Well… here it is - a new version, more intentional, and built around something I care about : **matching people based on personality.** Over the years, I’ve seen how hard it can be to find people you truly click with as adults. Small talk goes nowhere, and most events don’t give you the space for real conversation. 💫 **What to Expect** This is not speed dating, and it’s not a big mixer. It’s a curated, one-on-one connection experience where you’ll meet a few people who’ve been matched to you based on personality and vibe. Expect: * A cosy, comfortable venue * A hosted structure so you’re never left awkwardly standing around * A series of guided one-on-one conversations * A relaxed atmosphere where you can genuinely be yourself * This is not dating focused event, there will be a seperate one for dating Each conversation is designed to feel natural — because the match is based on compatibility Get your tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1988143914969?aff=oddtdtcreator 🧭 **Before the Event** Once you get your Eventbrite ticket, you’ll receive a **short personality test (If you have already taken the test at a previous event you don't need to do it again)**. It takes only a few minutes but helps us understand your communication style, energy, and compatibility factors. This is how we curate meaningful one-on-one pairings for the event. 🌿 **Come Join Us** If you’re tired of small talk and ready to meet people who truly fit your personality, this is for you. A warm, intentional space created for deeper conversations and genuine chemistry - whether it becomes friendship, something romantic, or just a surprisingly great chat. RSVP now — spots are kept limited to ensure quality one-on-one time.

**💘 Genuine Speed Dating on Zoom connecting Melbourne People** You'll spend your time in quick private Zoom rounds with age-matched personality-sorted Melbourne locals, with a dedicated host managing each round. Before the event, a personality questionnaire is built into the sign-up — that information feeds the matching to identify compatible Melbourne singles for your rounds, so each round starts with genuine compatibility in mind. After the event, mutual matches are shared privately — keeping your selections private otherwise — and there is no pressure on timing. **Register by age group:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Melbourne&groupurlname=collective-of-serious-singles-seeking-commitment&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Melbourne&groupurlname=collective-of-serious-singles-seeking-commitment&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Melbourne&groupurlname=collective-of-serious-singles-seeking-commitment&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Melbourne&groupurlname=collective-of-serious-singles-seeking-commitment&ar=55+&face_v=3.0) **⚠️ Note:** Your rsvp here is a signal of interest not a booking, so use your age group link above to register and complete the short personality quiz — numbers are intentionally limited so register early, and skipping either step means your place is not held. --- **Made for:** - Singles who live in Melbourne ready to move past profiles instead of real people and want to meet real locals without the faff. - Singles throughout Melbourne getting away from profiles that never convert to actual dates and want actual face-to-face conversation. - Women and men around Melbourne moving on from shallow connections that never lead anywhere and want real chemistry over profile photos. - Daters calling Melbourne home bored of app fatigue and empty match queues and are ready for something genuine instead. - Daters calling Melbourne home ready to move past conversations that fizzle before a first date and want to try something that actually works. **Four simple steps** 1. **Find your age group** – by using the link for your bracket above, then complete the short personality quiz, since spots are limited and this is your only confirmation. 2. **Hop on** – using the video link shared before the session, works on any device without requiring a download, and the host starts the session and guides you through it all. 3. **Get into the rounds** – brief timed one-on-one chats with Melbourne area singles in your age range, as the host keeps everything smooth and well-timed, and each person in your rounds was chosen for compatibility. 4. **Review your matches** – post-event mutual selections are confirmed and shared, with unmatched selections never disclosed to anyone, and from there you follow up at whatever pace suits you. 💡 **Quick tip:** check your Zoom setup in advance, so the rounds feel natural from the very start, as the host manages the rest and all you need is working tech. --- ✨ It starts with one registration — grab your place above before it goes and we will handle the rest before spots go. The rounds are better than you think. 🦋 ✨

Hey everyone! If you're looking for an afternoon 5-a-side game, we have it happening **at East Caulfield Reserve this Saturday, from 11 am-12 pm**. To join us, download the Stranger Soccer app and use the code **WELCOME** to book your first game for free if you're playing with us for the first time. We look forward to seeing you at the pitch then!

**💖 Real Rounds Real People connecting North Melbourne People — Age Grouped** As a participant, you'll go through rapid one-on-one Zoom dates with North Melbourne people compatibility-matched and age-grouped, while the host manages transitions so you can focus on the person in front of you. Prior to the event, you complete a brief compatibility form — your personality data from the quiz to ensure your North Melbourne rounds are more than just random, which makes every round worth having. Once the event finishes, your mutual matches are disclosed — only when both of you selected each other — and you are in control of what happens next. **Choose your age range and claim your spot:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=the-sociable-singles-meaningful-adventure-network&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=the-sociable-singles-meaningful-adventure-network&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=the-sociable-singles-meaningful-adventure-network&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=the-sociable-singles-meaningful-adventure-network&ar=55+&face_v=4.0) **⚠️ Your seat is not locked yet:** Clicking rsvp is only the first step not the whole process, so select your bracket link, complete the registration form, and finish the personality quiz — places are finite so do not leave it to the last minute, and both steps together are what confirm your place. --- **You will love this if:** - Anyone at all from the North Melbourne area finished with matches that ghost after two messages and are after something more than a swipe can offer. - Professionals within North Melbourne bored of shallow connections that never lead anywhere and want to try something that actually works. - Women and men who live in North Melbourne who have had enough of swiping with nothing to show for it and are ready for a genuine first impression. **Here is how the evening goes** 1. **Select your age range** – via the link for your age group above, then complete the matching quiz, because registration and quiz together hold your seat. 2. **Show up on Zoom** – via your Zoom registration link at the right time, phone tablet or laptop all work equally well, and everything runs on the host's schedule from that point. 3. **Date** – focused private rounds with North Melbourne locals selected for your age group, as the host signals round starts and ends, because no round here is random — everyone was selected. 4. **Collect your mutual matches** – once it wraps we notify both sides of any mutual selection, with non-mutual picks remaining completely private, and the follow-up is yours to manage however feels right. **At a Glance** - **Format:** Structured over Zoom structured around guided private rounds, matched thoughtfully by age and personality data throughout. - **Where:** Fully remote — from whatever device you have handy, the only requirement is a device with a camera and internet, and at home or wherever you are most relaxed is fine. - **Host:** A dedicated host takes care of all the logistics from beginning to end, which makes the whole thing feel effortless — from opening to close everything is taken care of. - **Vibe:** Warm personal date rounds with locals from North Melbourne who skipped the apps, and the rounds go faster than you would think. - **Duration:** Somewhere around 75 minutes or so from opening to close, with most rounds feeling short. 💡 **Useful tip:** grab a glass of water before you start, which takes the pressure off in the early rounds, since everything else is taken care of by the host. --- ✨ Your next match could be one Zoom call away — lock in your spot above and you are in tonight. First round nerves always fade fast. 🎯 ✨

Hey everyone! If you're looking for a morning 5-a-side game, we have it happening **at East Caulfield Reserve this Saturday, from 11 am-12 pm**. To join us, download the Stranger Soccer app and use the code **WELCOME** to book your first game for free if you're playing with us for the first time. We look forward to seeing you at the pitch then!

**🌺 Quick Rounds Real Connection for Geelong Singles Mutual Matches After — Real Rounds** As a participant, you'll connect via short one-on-one Zoom rounds with Geelong singles your age curated by personality quiz, while a host keeps the rounds comfortable. Prior to the event, you submit a short personality questionnaire — those results are used to connect you with Geelong singles who fit your profile, giving every chat a better foundation than a swipe ever could. Once the rounds end, your mutual matches are disclosed — contact details flow only on mutual selection — and what happens next is entirely up to you. **Register under your age group:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=the-sociable-singles-meaningful-adventure-network&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=the-sociable-singles-meaningful-adventure-network&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=the-sociable-singles-meaningful-adventure-network&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=500.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=the-sociable-singles-meaningful-adventure-network&ar=55+&face_v=4.0) **⚠️ Important:** An rsvp on this page is not a confirmed spot, so use the link for your age bracket above, sign up, and finish the short personality quiz — places are capped so do this promptly, and completing both steps is the only way to be confirmed. --- **This works best for:** - Singles locally in Geelong bored of matches that fade out before meeting and want to meet real locals without the faff. - First-timers in Geelong fed up with conversations that fizzle before a first date and want to try something that actually works. - People from Geelong done with apps that waste evenings for no return and want to meet real locals without the faff. **How it works** 1. **Complete registration** – by tapping the link for your age group, then finish the compatibility quiz, since this is how you are officially confirmed. 2. **Log on** – using the video link shared before the session, any device with a camera and mic is all you need, and a host keeps everything smooth from that point. 3. **Rotate through dates** – short timed video rounds with Geelong people matched to you by age and quiz, with everything paced by a host so nothing drags, given that the matching was done before the evening started. 4. **Collect your mutual matches** – mutual selections are shared privately once the evening wraps, as privacy is guaranteed for all non-mutual selections, and the outcome is yours to take forward at your leisure. ⭐ *"Completely changed my view of speed dating — met two people I would happily see again"* – Geelong speed dater 💡 **Worth knowing:** connect via wired internet if that is an option, and it sets you up for a better evening overall, as once it is done you can forget about it and just enjoy the evening. --- ✨ One Zoom call, real conversations, real matches — register before spots fill and we will set the rest up for you for this session. The rounds are better than you think. ❤️‍🔥 ✨

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **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

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events! Should be another good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Meet new people and mix it up with other singles for a fun night out with great vibes and good times. Looking to meet new people in a fun, relaxed, and elevated setting? Join us for a **Columbus Singles Mixer at Bodega** — the perfect way to connect, flirt, and spark something new without the pressure of traditional dating apps. Whether you're newly single, tired of swiping, or just open to meeting quality people… this is your vibe. ### 💫 What to Expect: * A curated group of singles (Ages 30/40/50's) * Icebreakers + conversation prompts (no awkwardness) * Music, great energy, and a stylish venue * A welcoming, social atmosphere to mix and mingle * Optional guided connection moments to help you actually meet people ### 🍸 The Experience: This isn’t speed dating. This is a **social, organic mixer** designed for real conversations, chemistry, and connection. Come solo or bring a friend — either way, you’ll leave having met new people. ### 🎁 Perks: * Giveaways + fun surprises throughout the night * Exclusive invites to future LUV TALK events ### ⏰ Event Details: 📍 Location: Bodega, Columbus 📅 Date: SATURDAY, May 16th ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 👥 Ages: 30/40/50's ### ⚠️ Important Notes: * Limited spots to keep the experience intimate * Balanced ratio of men and women * Tickets must be purchased in advance ### 💌 Ready to Join Us? Spots will go fast — secure yours now. Have questions? DM us on Instagram @myluvtalk

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable brunch at 17 Arrows Kitchen and Bar! This is a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy good food, and ease into the weekend with great conversation. Whether you’re new to the group or it’s your first event, you’ll feel right at home.

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*