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Would you like to improve your leadership and communication skills in public speaking? If so, learn how to communicate more effectively, practice your public speaking skills, and improve how to lead others at the first Toastmasters club, specializing in speeches, evaluations, and improv in Mandarin and/or English for the Bay Area! Learn how to transform yourself as a bilingual leader with public speaking. Members who join the club learn to find their voice, grow their communication skills in Chinese and English, and support the community as bilingual and culturally aware leaders in a global economy. For example, a shy member spoke timidly became more confident and engaged after attending meetings for two months. This story repeats itself frequently at the Silicon Valley Mandarin-English Toastmasters Club (硅谷中英双语总主持人俱乐部): Visit as a guest to network with professionals whilee having fun and listening to stories and participating in improv games. Become a member to improve your Mandarin and English with confidence speaking in public as a leader. Get support from mentors and buddies while building long-lasting friendships 您想提升您的语言表达能力吗？恭喜您找对地方了，Toastmasters 可以使您的沟通变得更加有效，练习您在公众场合的演讲能力，甚至提升您的领导能力。 就在几周前，我看到我们一个不久前新加入的会员。在她刚加入阶段，她讲话非常羞涩、腼腆。两个月之后，当她再次演讲时表现得已经非常有自信。她告诉我，她感觉自己已经可以非常投入于自己的演讲之中，不再被胆怯和紧张所困扰。这样的故事在双语（普通话/英语）Toastmasters不断地重复和上演。在我们的活动中，到访客人可以在聆听故事、享受美好时光的同时结识新的朋友，固定会员则通过不断地练习提高自己中文、英语的双语演讲能力，与此同时彼此之间也结下深厚的友谊。 如果您对我们的活动感兴趣的话，就请不要犹豫，欢迎您加入到我们的活动中来。我们共有两个俱乐部，所有的会员可以参加任意一个俱乐部的活动。两个俱乐部活动时间为：每周三、四晚上7:00-8：30，您可以视自己的时间而定。 If any of this is of interest, visit http://SVMET.ToastmastersClubs.Org to email Contact-2410520@ToastmastersClubs.Org today or RSVP on Meetup, Facebook, and Eventbrite to ensure we welcome you!

Satellite Workplaces Felton is now offering FREE coworking on the first Friday of every month! Nestled amongst the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, our location in the heart of downtown Felton brings the best of small-town charm plus all the tech you require. Our comfortable and casual coworking space features blazing-fast wifi, friendly staff and co-workers, and a break room with free coffee. Just steps away, you will find a variety of locally owned shops and restaurants. ...But for those remote workers and entrepreneurs who are still hesitant to check out what coworking can do for them, stop by to give it a try. Free for a whole day! (Regular non-member cost: $40.00) Give us a call to schedule a tour Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!

We meet in The Central Park Pavillion. Women's ESL conversation group.

Meet new single friends with a Doctorate or Masters Degree at an upscale hotel! Our FUN Mixer Game makes it EASY. Dress to impress. Adults of all ages welcome. Thursday, July 2, 2026, 7-9pm. **[DISCOUNT TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-degrees-mixer-meet-new-friends-with-doctorate-or-masters-degree-tickets-1990501438385?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**: $45/advance; $55/door, if space permits. These parties often sell out, so we recommend purchasing a ticket early. LOCATION: [The Domain Hotel](https://www.discoverasr.com/en/others/united-states/the-domain-hotel-sunnyvale?utm_source=google&utm_medium=maps&utm_campaign=hq-google-maps-alwayson--all-en-us-us-thedomainhotelsunnyvale--gbp&--&cid=map::gg::hq:ind:::all:en:us:us:thedomainhotelsunnyvale:0:gbp:0:::), 1085 E El Camino, Sunnyvale CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by *The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area*, *Your Asian Connection*, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit [The Seva Foundation](https://www.seva.org/), to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at [www.thepartyhotline.com](). · [America’s 250th Birthday Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/white-party-celebrating-americas-250th-birthday-tickets-1990576447740?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 4, Silicon Valley · [Christian Singles Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christian-singles-mixer-tickets-1991522218566?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 9, San Francisco · [Paddle Boarding](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paddle-boarding-tickets-1988786650408?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 11, San Rafael · [East Bay Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1990516231632?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, July 12, Walnut Creek · [Salsa Night!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salsa-saturday-tickets-1992585139792?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), all ages, July 18, San Rafael · [Single and Ready to Mingle](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-and-ready-to-mingle-for-50-tickets-1990575524980?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, July 19, Dublin · [Silicon Valley Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-speed-dating-30s40s-tickets-1991512714138?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, July 25, Sunnyvale · [Hayward Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hayward-speed-dating-for-40s50s-tickets-1991015553116?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, July 29 · 50+ TGIF Mixer, Aug 7, Santa Clara · [SF Speed Dating & Happy Hour](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-speed-dating-happy-hour-in-trendy-hayes-valley-for-30s40s-tickets-1991884912393?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, Aug 9, San Francisco · [Hot August Nights Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-august-nights-speed-dating-for-40s50s-tickets-1992514605823?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, Aug 11, Campbell · [Marin SingleMingle for 50+](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-singlemingle-for-50-tickets-1990147601048?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), August 16, Tiburon · [SF Speed Dating in The Marina](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-speed-dating-for-40s50s-at-beautiful-new-restaurant-in-the-marina-tickets-1991640390020?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, Aug 19, San Francisco · [Marin Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1991392492552?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) for 30s/40s, Sep 13, Tiburon · 50 & Fabulous Mixer for 50+, Oct 18, Tiburon FOLLOW US ON **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/singlesbayarea/)**. **[VIDEO](https://www.instagram.com/p/DETWrxSvvvW/)** from our New Years Eve Bash. PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including *Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google*, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.

Meet new single friends with a Doctorate or Masters Degree at an upscale hotel! Our FUN Mixer Game makes it EASY. Dress to impress. Adults of all ages welcome. Thursday, July 2, 2026, 7-9pm. **[DISCOUNT TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-degrees-mixer-meet-new-friends-with-doctorate-or-masters-degree-tickets-1990501438385?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**: $45/advance; $55/door, if space permits. These parties often sell out, so we recommend purchasing a ticket early. LOCATION: [The Domain Hotel](https://www.discoverasr.com/en/others/united-states/the-domain-hotel-sunnyvale?utm_source=google&utm_medium=maps&utm_campaign=hq-google-maps-alwayson--all-en-us-us-thedomainhotelsunnyvale--gbp&--&cid=map::gg::hq:ind:::all:en:us:us:thedomainhotelsunnyvale:0:gbp:0:::), 1085 E El Camino, Sunnyvale CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by *The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area*, *Your Asian Connection*, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit [The Seva Foundation](https://www.seva.org/), to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at [www.thepartyhotline.com](). · [America’s 250th Birthday Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/white-party-celebrating-americas-250th-birthday-tickets-1990576447740?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 4, Silicon Valley · [Christian Singles Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christian-singles-mixer-tickets-1991522218566?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 9, San Francisco · [Paddle Boarding](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paddle-boarding-tickets-1988786650408?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 11, San Rafael · [East Bay Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1990516231632?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, July 12, Walnut Creek · [Salsa Night!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salsa-saturday-tickets-1992585139792?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), all ages, July 18, San Rafael · [Single and Ready to Mingle](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-and-ready-to-mingle-for-50-tickets-1990575524980?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, July 19, Dublin · [Silicon Valley Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-speed-dating-30s40s-tickets-1991512714138?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, July 25, Sunnyvale · [Hayward Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hayward-speed-dating-for-40s50s-tickets-1991015553116?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, July 29 · 50+ TGIF Mixer, Aug 7, Santa Clara · [SF Speed Dating & Happy Hour](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-speed-dating-happy-hour-in-trendy-hayes-valley-for-30s40s-tickets-1991884912393?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, Aug 9, San Francisco · [Hot August Nights Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-august-nights-speed-dating-for-40s50s-tickets-1992514605823?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, Aug 11, Campbell · [Marin SingleMingle for 50+](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-singlemingle-for-50-tickets-1990147601048?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), August 16, Tiburon · [SF Speed Dating in The Marina](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-speed-dating-for-40s50s-at-beautiful-new-restaurant-in-the-marina-tickets-1991640390020?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, Aug 19, San Francisco · [Marin Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1991392492552?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) for 30s/40s, Sep 13, Tiburon · 50 & Fabulous Mixer for 50+, Oct 18, Tiburon FOLLOW US ON **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/singlesbayarea/)**. **[VIDEO](https://www.instagram.com/p/DETWrxSvvvW/)** from our New Years Eve Bash. PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including *Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google*, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.

• What we'll do There are all sorts of revolutions—political, economic, industrial, scientific, artistic and those in distribution and communications. And there are many others. Each has its significance and, often, necessity. But no matter what one changes, the world will never get any better as long as the people—the guiding force and impetus behind all endeavors—remain selfish and lack compassion. In that respect, human revolution is the most fundamental of all revolutions and, at the same time, the most necessary. ( Discussions on Youth, second edition, p. 256) “Human revolution is a never-ending process of continual self-improvement. It describes a Buddhist way of life that eternally seeks growth and personal development. It is about how much we are growing and improving right now rather than what we have achieved in the past.” • What to bring Seeking Spirit and questions! • Important to know Soka Gakkai International-USA (SGI-USA) is the most diverse Buddhist community in the United States with more than 500 chapters and some 100 centers throughout the country. SGI-USA is part of the larger SGI network, which comprises more than 12 million people in 192 countries and territories around the world. SGI members base their practice on the Lotus Sutra and Nichiren Buddhism, which teaches that each person has within the courage, wisdom and compassion to face and surmount any of life’s cha

As we are about to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US, we are only one of the countries with Freedom to Grow during July 2026 onward. Our July 2 meeting also celebrates new life, including a preview of a wedding toast to be given later this month. We in Orbiters finished 2025-2026 as a Distinguished Club. May our anniversaries also be celebrations for ongoing success. Thanks to NASA for the promo image. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/contact-Orbiters for Zoom and other info. #Toastmasters #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #OrbitersToastmasters

Want to practice Chinese? Find a comfortable space to talk in English? Or just interested in American or Chinese culture? Then this event is for you! This event is 2 hours long. LOCATION: Our Sunday July 5th meeting will be at 10 AM at Panera Bread (503 Coleman Ave San Jose). We will be at the back of the restaurant.

**NOTE THE UNUSUAL VENUE!** Come join us for an informal philosophical discussion. No prior knowledge or research is required, but an open mind is. Patriotism and nationalism are often contrasted in a simple formula: patriotism is love of one's country, nationalism is arrogant hostility toward other countries. But the history of these words is much messier. Nationalism has often meant liberation from an empire; patriotism has often justified conformity, exclusion, or war. So should we keep the convention "patriotism good, nationalism bad", or do we need better distinctions? There is also a deeper philosophical puzzle. Why do modern people care so much about nation-states in the first place? Why not give primary loyalty to family clans, cities, religions, languages, empires, humanity as a whole, or philosophical creeds? A few centuries ago those other loyalties were much more powerful, and nation states in today's sense of the world didn't even exist. Historian Benedict Anderson famously called nation states "imagined communities" - not imaginary in a literal sense, but rather highly artificial communities whose members mostly never meet each other. What makes this kind of "imagined" belonging so powerful? **Discussion questions:** * Is it wrong, admirable, or "neutral" to believe that your country is the greatest in the world? * What kind of national pride is healthy, and what kind becomes dangerous? * Should love of country be based on gratitude, shared culture, political ideals, historical achievement, or something else? * Can a country honestly celebrate itself while also facing its failures? * If national identity is partly "imagined", does that make it less real - or only more philosophically interesting? * Can a universalist, cosmopolitan worldview give people the same emotional belonging that nationalism provides? * Is "critical patriotism" a stable position, or does it eventually become either ordinary patriotism or ordinary criticism?

Rendez-vous au terrain de bocce de Cuesta Park pour un potluck et des parties de pétanque! Apportez vos sets de boules de petanque si vous en avez et indiquez le en commentaires! Joueurs tous niveaux bienvenus; que vous n'ayez jamais joué ou fassiez de la compétition: nous sommes là pour s'amuser, Nous serons au terrain de bocce pour jouer sur un terrain classique. Voici les règles de la pétanque: https://ffpjp.org/portail/images/arbitrage/2021/R%C3%A9glement_P%C3%A9tanque_au_1er_Janvier_2021.pdf. Apportez quelque chose à partager: salades, saucisson, fromage, fruits, pain, boisson...

## Friday Evening Meditation Details... Dear Meditators, Welcome to the **Meditation Program**! If you are a beginner, these are the details that you need to know. Please read the whole description carefully. **Method of Conduct...** In Person & Online **Methods of Meditation...** 1. Breathing Meditation (January to April under 03 steps) 2. Vipassana Meditation (May to October under six steps) 3. Loving Kindness Meditation (November to December under 02 steps) **Objectives...** 1. To develop inner calmness, peace, happiness & Concentration 2. To gain ability to understand things as they actually are with one's own experience 3. To cultivate empathy, loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy & balanced mind **Date & Time...** On every *Friday from 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm* **Daily Schedule...** 8.00 Welcome to Join the Meditation Session 8.05 Greetings, Introduction & Meditation Instructions 8.20 **Vipassana Meditation** 8.50 Short **Loving Kindness Meditation** 8.55 Short Break 9.00 Further instructions on the Meditation technique and spiritual development 9.30 Farewell with blessings and smiles ========================================================== Link: [Go to the Zoom Link](https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76179904256?pwd=dDBKczFpT2taN2NRZlYyUnZWZjNjdz09) Meeting ID - 76179904256 pass-code - yY7irk • What to bring Nothing except a good heart and a smile ***• Important to know*** 1. Peace & Happiness are priceless. Therefore, we never sell meditation, and it is taught with the honest & Pure intention to help you. Everyone from various backgrounds is welcome to join without any discrimination. 2. Donations are welcome. It is supportive to run the Meditation Center. 3. Try your best to come on time. 4. Make sure to switch off your mobile phones during the meditation session. 5. If you couldn't attend any of the days, please watch the recording of that program via our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bhantechandima/streams May you be well and happy! **Benefits of Meditation** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1. Increases Positive Emotions & Decreases Negative Emotions 2. Increases vagal tone which increases positive emotions & feelings of social connection ***Healing*** === 3. Decreases Migraines 4. Decreases Chronic Pain 5. Decreases PTSD 6. Decreases Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders ***EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE BRAIN*** === We know that the brain is shaped by our activities. Regularly practicing meditation activates and strengthens areas of the brain responsible for empathy & emotional intelligence. 7. Activates empathy & emotional processing in the brain 8. Increases gray matter volume ***THE STRESS RESPONSE*** === Meditation also benefits your psychophysiology & makes it more resilient. 9. Increases respiratory Sinus Arrythmia (RSA) 10. Slows Biological Aging 11. Makes you a more helpful person 12. Increases Compassion A recent review of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) concludes that Meditation may be the most effective practice for increasing compassion (Boellinghaus, Jones & Hutton, 2012) ***Increases Empathy*** === Similarly, Klimecki, Leiberg, Lamm and Singer (2013) found that Loving Kindness Meditation training increased participants’ empathic responses to the distress of others, but also increased positive affective experiences, even in response to witnessing others in distress. ***Decreases Your Bias towards others*** === A recent study (Kang, Gray & Dovido, 2014) found that compared to a closely matched active control condition, 6 weeks of Loving Kindness Meditation training decreased implicit bias against minorities. ***Increases Social Connection*** === A study by Kok et al (2013) found that those participants in Meditation interventions who report experiencing more positive emotions also reported more gains in perception of social connection as well. ***Immediate & Long Term Impact*** === The nice thing about Meditation is that it is effective in both immediate and small doses (i.e. instant gratification) but that it also has long-lasting and enduring effects. ***It Is Effective Even in Small Doses*** === Another study – Hutcherson, Seppala and Gross (2008) – found an effect of a small dose of Meditation (practiced in a single short session lasting less than 10 minutes). Compared with a closely matched control task, even just a few minutes of meditation increased feelings of social connection and positivity toward strangers. ***It has Long-Term Impacts*** === A study by Cohn et al (2011) found that 35% of participants of a Meditation intervention who continued to meditate and experience enhanced positive emotions 15 months after the intervention. Positive emotions correlated positively with the number of minutes spent meditating daily.

Guys I will not be able to join but I am sure you will still enjoy Stanford Docent public tour! Explore the Stanford campus and its distinguished collection of outdoor sculpture. This docent tour explores the extensive collection of 20th century outdoor sculpture in Stanford’s Quad and south campus. Meet at the top of the Oval near the benches. **Admission Info** Tours do not require a reservation and are free of charge. First come, first served! [Visit this website for more information](https://museum.stanford.edu/visit/tours-and-group-visits)

This will be a casual hike, you are welcome to bring kids along, it is meant to be a mixer.

Are you looking to improve your public speaking and communication skills in both English and Mandarin? Whether you are a beginner or an experienced speaker, our supportive and friendly Toastmasters club is the perfect place to practice, learn, and grow. What to expect: ✅ Bilingual (English & Mandarin) prepared speeches ✅ Fun and challenging impromptu table topics sessions ✅ Constructive feedback ✅ A welcoming environment to meet like-minded people and expand your network

Would you like to improve your leadership and communication skills in public speaking? If so, learn how to communicate more effectively, practice your public speaking skills, and improve how to lead others at the first Toastmasters club, specializing in speeches, evaluations, and improv in Mandarin and/or English for the Bay Area! Learn how to transform yourself as a bilingual leader with public speaking. Members who join the club learn to find their voice, grow their communication skills in Chinese and English, and support the community as bilingual and culturally aware leaders in a global economy. For example, a shy member spoke timidly became more confident and engaged after attending meetings for two months. This story repeats itself frequently at the Silicon Valley Mandarin-English Toastmasters Club (硅谷中英双语总主持人俱乐部): Visit as a guest to network with professionals whilee having fun and listening to stories and participating in improv games. Become a member to improve your Mandarin and English with confidence speaking in public as a leader. Get support from mentors and buddies while building long-lasting friendships 您想提升您的语言表达能力吗？恭喜您找对地方了，Toastmasters 可以使您的沟通变得更加有效，练习您在公众场合的演讲能力，甚至提升您的领导能力。 就在几周前，我看到我们一个不久前新加入的会员。在她刚加入阶段，她讲话非常羞涩、腼腆。两个月之后，当她再次演讲时表现得已经非常有自信。她告诉我，她感觉自己已经可以非常投入于自己的演讲之中，不再被胆怯和紧张所困扰。这样的故事在双语（普通话/英语）Toastmasters不断地重复和上演。在我们的活动中，到访客人可以在聆听故事、享受美好时光的同时结识新的朋友，固定会员则通过不断地练习提高自己中文、英语的双语演讲能力，与此同时彼此之间也结下深厚的友谊。 如果您对我们的活动感兴趣的话，就请不要犹豫，欢迎您加入到我们的活动中来。我们共有两个俱乐部，所有的会员可以参加任意一个俱乐部的活动。两个俱乐部活动时间为：每周三、四晚上7:00-8：30，您可以视自己的时间而定。 If any of this is of interest, visit http://SVMET.ToastmastersClubs.Org to email Contact-2410520@ToastmastersClubs.Org today or RSVP on Meetup, Facebook, and Eventbrite to ensure we welcome you!

If you believe you can already converse in Mandarin/English, but you would like to improve your skills, then this is the Meetup event for you! We plan to meet in person twice a month. Each meeting will be 1 ½ hours long. We plan to spend part of that time practicing Mandarin and another part practicing English. **LOCATION:** [**NOTE**: **New Starting Time!!]** Our Saturday July 11 meeting will be at 10:30AM (NEW Start Time) at Panera Bread (503 Coleman Ave, San Jose). You will find us in the back of the restaurant. The number of attendees will be limited to 20, so it's best to sign up early if you do not want to be on the waitlist. Hope to see you there! 如果您相信您已经能用普通话和英语交谈, 但您想提高英语或者普通话水平,那么这就是您的活动! 我们会见面每月两次. 每次会议时长为 1 .5 小时。 **地点：** **[请注意：新的开始时间!]** 我们的7月11日（星期六）活动在上午十点半 (10:30)于Panera Bread（地址：503 Coleman Ave, San Jose）举行。您会在后面餐厅里的一些桌子那找到我们。参加人数限制为20人，所以如果您不想进入候补名单，最好尽早报名。希望到时候能见到您！

Join us for board games at the Felton Library! The library has a small selection of games and the people that show up normally bring a few of their favorites. Note that most of our coordination happens via [Discord](https://discord.gg/QWX8SJEqsf), so people may not necessarily sign up through meetup. More info at [www.redwoodloop.com](http://www.redwoodloop.com/).

Envie de papoter !!! Vous parlez français, un peu, beaucoup, à la folie ... Rejoignez notre groupe !! Nous nous réunissons à l'extérieur, n'oubliez pas de bien vous couvrir. Join our group if you want to practice speaking french, share your passion for french culture. Beginners are welcome. We're going to meet every 2 weeks on Mondays. We meet outside, don't forget to bring warm clothes.

Learn how attachment shapes the durable human skills your teen needs for workplace and life success. The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report (2025) identifies the fastest-growing workplace skills for 2030 as creative thinking, resilience, empathy, curiosity, and self-awareness. These aren't tech skills, they're deeply human ones. And they can't be downloaded, tutored, or tested into a child. They have to be grown. What are "Durable Human Skills"? They are the social-emotional competencies — self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, social awareness, and responsible decision-making — that are essential for children to build the foundation for workplace readiness skills. Unlike technical skills, they don't become obsolete. They are also the building blocks on which everything else is built for overall well-being and quality of life. **Addressing attachment *isn't optional* if we want students to be truly prepared for their futures.** **What You'll Learn** * *The 2030 Skills Landscape*: Which durable human skills employers will demand — and why AI makes them more critical * *The 4 Attachment Styles*: How your child's early bonds shape their capacity to think creatively, collaborate, and build resilience * *When Attachment Gets in the Way*: How insecure attachment quietly blocks the very skills the future workplace requires most * *What You Can Do Right Now*: Practical, everyday ways to build the secure foundation your child needs to truly thrive, in the workplace and in life Register here: [Durable Human Skills in an AI Workforce](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/durable-human-skills-in-an-ai-workforce-4834387) collection.