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Dear all, Our Christmas Edition Meetup is here! 🎄✨ **Tuesday 23rd of December at 7:00 PM at Café Libertas in Arnhem.** **What to expect:** We’ll begin with the question cards. This time, we’ll explore what you’re proud of from the past year and what you want to work toward in the new year. I’ll guide the conversations so we can go deeper right away, no small talk unless you want it. Of course, you’re always free to simply mingle and enjoy a drink together. Café Libertas closes at 10:00 PM on Tuesdays. For anyone who wants to continue the evening, we can head to Café de Kroon for an after-drink. Café Libertas allows you to bring your own food. I’ll provide snacks, but you’re welcome to bring something too. **What’s included:** 1. You’ll meet new people, locals and internationals 2. The question cards help us go straight into deeper, meaningful conversations. 3. Two drinks are included. 4. I’ll provide snacks. 5. Everyone comes alone, so you’ll feel at home right away. **Location:** Café Libertas, Arnhem **Time:** 7:00 PM Can’t wait to see you there!

**3D Workshop** * **Ontwerpen met Fusion360** * **Scannen in 3D** * **Het gebruik van 3D printers** **Je bent nu welkom in de nieuwe locatie NewTechPark** Je kunt ook online aan deze fysieke bijeenkomst deelnemen. De bijeenkomst is dan op de locatie te volgen. Als je [hier](w.j.put@hccnet.nl) vooraf een mailtje stuurt kun je dinsdagavond tussen 19.00 en 20.00 uur inloggen met Jitsi voor vragen, of ter kennismaking met hcc!3D. Online neem je deel aan de bijeenkomst met [https://wij.hcc.nl/3D](https://wij.hcc.nl/3D) [(Alleen toegang als je zichtbaar bent met voor- en achternaam. )](https://wij.hcc.nl/3d)

Every Tuesday, the group 024 Waalrunners goes for a run at a distance of between 5km - 10km. Everyone is welcome to join, you just need to turn up at 20:00 on Tuesday in front of Cafe De Hemel. There are different routes every time, and the group welcomes all new people to join them. After the run we usually stay for a drink at De Hemel. https://waalrunners.activedates.nl https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRXG7x9HQUw4Q1qCrNzXn4?mode=ems_copy_t https://www.facebook.com/024waalrunners-710731759317504

Hi Everyone, This is our weekly open hackerspace evening! Usually from 19:00 :-) Feel free to drop by, come and nerd with us! See this Tuesday! We're in room 126, ring the room number and we'll open the door. We're located on the first floor

## GET TO KNOW **THE REAL YOU** Most of our lives we’ve been taught to believe that personality and also intelligence is a genetic trait that cannot be changed and that you just have to “deal with it.” This simply is not true. The fact is, you can become a much better, happier version of yourself that faces and conquers the challenges of life with knowledge and ease—**THE REAL YOU.** * Find your problem areas and discover your level of happiness, self-confidence, stability and more. * Find out how your personality determines your ability to handle relationships. * Know your strengths and how to increase them so that you can achieve more out of life. Amsterdam Test Center extends an invitation to you to be tested free of any charge. Such test would ordinarily cost you 450 euro. They are offered to you free of charge if you sign up for this meetup. These tests take about 2,5 hours including explaining your results. Come in any time you want between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. These tests are done in the Scientology test area within the Scientology building. Dutch and English spoken.tests in 18 languages. Free entry, free parking

## GET TO KNOW **THE REAL YOU** Most of our lives we’ve been taught to believe that personality and also intelligence is a genetic trait that cannot be changed and that you just have to “deal with it.” This simply is not true. The fact is, you can become a much better, happier version of yourself that faces and conquers the challenges of life with knowledge and ease—**THE REAL YOU.** * Find your problem areas and discover your level of happiness, self-confidence, stability and more. * Find out how your personality determines your ability to handle relationships. * Know your strengths and how to increase them so that you can achieve more out of life. Amsterdam Test Center extends an invitation to you to be tested free of any charge. Such test would ordinarily cost you 450 euro. They are offered to you free of charge if you sign up for this meetup. These tests take about 2,5 hours including explaining your results. Come in any time you want between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. These tests are done in the Scientology test area within the Scientology building.

**For the non-readers among us:** * **Please include the code of your dinner choice in your Tikkie payment message.** * **I’ll provide candles, LED candles, candle holders, and fluorescent rods. Please bring as many colorful lights as you can wear — the more light, the better. It keeps us safe in traffic, and no wolf will mistake you for dinner.** \-\-\- As the year winds down, join us for a special evening hike filled with light, reflection, and a touch of adventure. Guided by candlelit lanterns, we combine the magic of walking in the dark with a cozy two course dinner at Beekdalhoeve Restaurant. The **€58 fee** includes a fancy 2 course dinner with multiple menu options, a guided night hike, and all candles, holders, and fluorescent light rods. We start at Oosterbeek train station at dusk and reach the "Heavenly Mountain" (Hemelse Berg), pausing briefly to reflect on the year. From there we descend to the "Origination Creek" (Oorsprongsbeek) and its mini waterfall, where we light our candles and symbolically let go of the past before walking under the waterfall for a beautiful moment. The trail continues quietly along the Nederrijn, passing the moonlit Doorwerth Castle. After 12 kilometres we arrive at De Beekdalhoeve for a warm and inviting dinner. Lanterns lit once more, we follow the river plains and the Wageningse Berg to Wageningen bus station, where the hike ends. From there it is easy to travel home (This is not a loop hike). https://maps.app.goo.gl/DUjuWW2yGp3C69fm7 **When and Where to Meet?** We'll meet at 17h at Oosterbeek train station! Please come on time as we won’t be waiting for latecomers. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zvyx7x9AQCDYktnH6 **Restaurant break?** We will enjoy a delicious dinner at De Beekdalhoeve Restaurant around 7:45 PM. The two course meal is included in the price, while drinks can be ordered separately at your own cost. This is the two course choice menu for autumn 2025: 1\. Picatta crispy chicken fillet 2\. Beef steak with pepper sauce 3\. Fish of the day 4\. Marinated spinach in puff pastry XXX A. Mousse of the day B. Fruit sorbet C. Pistachio tiramisu **Please include your Meetup profile name and the code of your dinner choice in your Tikkie payment message. For example: *My choice would be: Hicham Daoudi 1.C.*** **How to pay?** **💸 Payment:** [https://tikkie.me/pay/89jn1sk0pjgbnbitot7k](https://tikkie.me/pay/89jn1sk0pjgbnbitot7k) Please pay latest 23 december in the evening. If you join later then that we can try to get a reservation for you too but not guaranteed. **Special Notifications:** * A lantern, two candles, two LED candles, and a handful of fluorescent rods will be provided for you. You’re welcome to take them home afterward if you like. * Bring matches or a lighter to nurture your candle along the way. * Consider wearing creative lights to enhance the atmosphere and improve visibility for traffic. * Please wear reflective clothing for added safety. * Bring a lighter to light your candle. * We must stay together as one group at all times. It’s safer for handling traffic. * Bring a torch as a backup, just in case. * The drinks are paid separately, directly at the venue. **Good to know** * Refund policy: Cancellations are fully refundable up to 1 week before the event (This is Friday 19 December at 23h59). After this period, the fee becomes non-refundable. * Hike difficulty: Our hikes are moderately challenging. Please only join if you’re confident you can keep up with the group’s pace (5 km/ h)— it’s more fun for everyone when we can walk together without long waits. * If the pace is too challenging: We may kindly suggest you continue at your own pace. We’ll give you clear directions to the nearest bus or train so you can return comfortably. * At your own risk: You participate at your own risk, so please make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage for outdoor activities. * Payment note: With Tikkie we only see initials (e.g., J. Doe instead of John Doe). Please include your Meetup name in the payment note so we can match it easily. * Bring some water to hydrate. * Stay connected: Join our WhatsApp group to be the first to hear about future hikes — ask for the QR code during the hike. * T-shirts: Fairwear-certified organic cotton, eco-friendly inks — €25. Sustainable, odor-resistant, and perfect for hiking. Let us know your size and we’ll bring one for you.

## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕ Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉** ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## 🖌️**About this event** You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting. Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations. ⭕⭕⭕➡️ **IMPORTANT ⬅️** ⭕⭕⭕⭕ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** **If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.** **Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**How Does It Work?** This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests! **👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### ☕**Where?** We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### **🎟️ What is included?** 🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!** 🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨 🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere 🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷 🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive: ***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,*** ***\~\~\~ Training content,*** ***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members*** ***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions*** 🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs** 🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 🖼️**Art Materials?** Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**

*Since this event will be in Dutch, this description is too.* Ben je benieuwd naar wat het Tibetaans boeddhisme inhoudt en zoek je een plek waar je op een ontspannen en toegankelijke manier kunt kennismaken? Of ben je gewoon op zoek naar een moment van rust, meditatie en reflectie? Dan ben je van harte welkom bij *Heart of Compassion*, een reeks zondagochtendbijeenkomsten waarin compassie het centrale thema vormt. Aan deze activiteit kun je per keer meedoen. Tijdens deze ochtenden beginnen we met een gezamenlijke meditatie. Daarna volgt een korte inleiding op een boeddhistisch thema, zoals de [Vier Edele Waarheden](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vier_edele_waarheden), compassie voor jezelf en voor anderen. We nemen vervolgens de tijd om samen stil te staan bij het onderwerp, in de vorm van een gesprek of een geleide meditatie die uitnodigt tot reflectie. **Voor wie?** Of je nu net begint met het verkennen van boeddhisme of gewoon op zoek bent naar een moment van rust, iedereen is welkom. Ervaar de kracht van compassie in een toegankelijke en rustige sfeer. **Praktische informatie** -Begeleiding: Eline Rinchen Dorjee-Weiman -Ontvangst: vanaf 10:15 uur en na de bijeenkomst is er tijd voor een kopje thee -Plaats: [Jewel Heart, Hatertseveldweg 284, 6532 XX Nijmegen](https://maps.app.goo.gl/D4FzqLbkaqs2JNDG8). Loop de oprit op en dan zit de ingang aan je rechterzijde -Kosten: Aan deze bijeenkomsten zijn geen kosten verbonden -Aanmelding is niet nodig Kijk ook naar onze andere [open activiteiten](https://www.jewelheart.nl/nl/open-activiteiten/) en [cursussen](https://www.jewelheart.nl/nl/cursussen-overzicht/)

Hi all! 🙂 **Christmas Eve - there won't be LCU this week or the next one.** **Please come back in 2 weeks!** \-\-\-\- On Wednesdays we welcome you to practice languages! If you want to practice a specific (uncommon) language, please send us a message so we can find some conversation partners for you on our mailing list! We hope to see you in Café Marktzicht! In the last year we had tables for the following languages: * Dutch * English * French * Italian * Spanish * Turkish\* * German\* * Portuguese\* * Danish\* * Norwegian\* * Russian\* * Arabic\* * Chinese\*\* * Japanese\*\* * Indonesian\*\* * * Most likely, but not every week present. \*\* - Rather rare ;-) If your language is not in this list, please let us know! We have a large database of Language Cafe visitors speaking 56 different languages! We might be able to connect you with a person that does speak the language you want to practice. In case you are not in our database yet, please use this form: http://goo.gl/forms/oSCn9Dn8m8

**@ Utrecht Internationals** \- Yearly X\-mas dinner in the city\! ⭐️🎅🎄 JOIN FOR A FUN XMAS DINNER night! ⭐️🎅🎄 If you don't have the chance to go back home or if you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere away from the family spheres to celebrate Xmas evening COME & JOIN US for a fun evening & meet some great people! *\*The evening is informal and all about having a fun XMAS dinner!* ⭐️ We will all use the ALL YOU CAN EAT TAPAS + ALL DRINKS + 1 FREE GLASS PROSECCO ARRANGEMENT INCLUDES 🎅DRINKS: all regular drinks: wines, beers, sangria, sodas *\*NOTE: special beers, prosecco, cocktails and other special drinks are at your own expenses these are not included in the arrangement.* 🎅FOOD: All Tapas from the menu & all desert from the menu. 🎄 HOW TO JOIN? - the menu needs to be paid ahead 1\. sign up and make the payment 2\. dinner ticket\, incl\. reservations E 46\,50 🎄\*\*PAYMENT (read note to payment) [ [HERE](https://betaalverzoek.rabobank.nl/betaalverzoek/?id=Z2lDTqI4RrmMQA9fM-1EXQ) ]\*\*🎄 or BANK to: R Rijnders IBAN NL47RABO 0334224349 XMAS DINNER (or PM for PayPal) \*\* NOTE PAYMENT, 2 things 1\. For the payments we need to know your last name otherwise we don't know who made the payment\. Just PM us directly with your last name via Meetup Messenger\. 2\. In the case your can't make it yourself you can send someone in your place \(non refundable dinnertickets\) . **⭐️ MEETING SPOT** We have to arrive exact time for our reservations but la Cubanita has not a big waiting space/bar area - PLS WAIT OUTSIDE 🎅 Organisers will be outside at La Cubanita restaurant from 19.00! 🎅 OUR RESERVED TABLES - 19.15/30 🎅 WHERE? Tapasbar La Cubanita, Oudkerkhof 44, 3512 GL Utrecht **FIRST-TIME JOINING A MEETUP ?** The first time joining a meetup is always a bit exciting! You don't know anyone yet but that will soon change. Plenty of people to meet tonight! Tonight is all about having fun and catching up with people, people you've seen before and new people to meet. Come find us organisers if you have any questions - we're looking forward meeting you! **WHAT WE DO** Here you meet friends, make new friends, hear what's going on in the city, maybe make plans with the people you meet - to go for dinner or going out in the city later this evening, when available visit other meetups, talk about work or sports or movies or activities that you like or share your travel adventures, talk about anything else that comes to mind. Most of all, don't be shy to come alone, most of us arrive alone and meet everybody here at the cafe, some might have seen each other before and some haven't, for some it is their first time meetup ever, another might just have arrived in Utrecht and is very new in town some come from out of town, like Amersfoort, Arnhem or Amsterdam or Hilversum all is possible.

Between Christmas and New Year let’s get out for some fresh air and exercise. In this walk, we stick near the city centre but walk along the various bridges over the Waal and (hopefully if the weather is good) get some great views of Nijmegen and the surrounding countryside. Along the way we encounter a number of artefacts from the city’s rich history. We’ll start where it all began, in the Valkhof/Hunnerpark, where the first settlements were built by the Batavian tribe around 15AD. We’ll cross the Waalbrug which was an important battleground in WWII and over to the area now known as Lent, which became an important strategic area in the ensuing Cold War. We’ll come back over the Lentloper bridge for an obligatory look/photo opportunity at the Face of Nijmegen and then walk westwards towards the relatively new Overstreek bridge that takes us back to the south riverside and then back into Nijmegen. We then can (if anyone wants) find somewhere to sit down, relax and get coffee/food/beer. The walk is almost all on good paths but sturdy footwear is advised, especially if the weather is harsh. Remember to bring some water and maybe snacks. The walk should take about 2.5 – 3 hours. Meeting point: Statue of Petrus Canisius - details and photo below...

Happy Holidays!! Join us for a warm and welcoming Vegan Christmas Potluck! All holidays are welcome, not everyone celebrates Christmas. This is a great chance to meet other vegans, make new friends, and share delicious plant-based food with people who share the same values. Holiday attire is encouraged! 🤩Best holiday fit wins a small prize!!🏆 📅 Date: Thursday 12/25/25 ⏰ Time: 12pm - 3pm 📍 Location: It’s All Natural! Temple Store Bring a vegan dish to share and post in the comments of this event what you’re bringing so we can avoid duplicates. Doors open at 12pm to begin setting up, but we aim to start the feast between 12:30pm and 1pm. Come hungry, come friendly, and come ready to connect. Card games will be available too! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ‼️ REMINDER ‼️ If you arrive to the temple early, please do not ring the doorbell or knock before 12pm. Some people may be in prayer and we do not want to disturb them. Simply wait in your car. Thank you for understanding and being considerate of this! 😊

Welcome, readers! ❄️ Our December read is **_A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella._** A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella is a tender, character-driven novel that follows three people in a small Pennsylvania town as they each cope with loss and seek connection. Chuck, a widower, struggles to find meaning after his wife’s death; Ella, a young woman, faces the heartbreak of her missing daughter; and Kirsten, a veterinary technician, grieves her father while contemplating her future. Their stories intertwine gently, revealing how grief and hope coexist—and how even small acts of kindness can help people rediscover purpose and peace in the aftermath of tragedy. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! At this meeting, our third annual White Elephant book exchange will take place! If you'd like to participate, bring a gift-wrapped book that you already own. On the gift wrap, write the genre of the book. We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Join us for our January Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *Can't Spell Treason Without Tea* by Rebecca Thorne in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Join us for Slow Horses and a Book Exchange! In addition to our usual chat about the book, we’ll be exchanging books. Bring two books you’re willing to part with and we’ll exhange books. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Welcome to the thrilling and unnervingly prescient world of the slow horses. This team of MI5 agents is united by one common bond: They've screwed up royally and will do anything to redeem themselves. This special tenth-anniversary deluxe edition of a modern classic includes a foreword by the author, discussion questions for book clubs, and an exclusive short story featuring the slow horses. London, England: Slough House is where washed-up MI5 spies go to while away what's left of their failed careers. The "slow horses," as they're called, have all disgraced themselves in some way to get relegated there. Maybe they botched an Op so badly they can't be trusted anymore. Maybe they got in the way of an ambitious colleague and had the rug yanked out from under them. Maybe they just got too dependent on the bottle-not unusual in this line of work. One thing they have in common, though, is they want to be back in the action. And most of them would do anything to get there-even if it means having to collaborate with one another. When a young man is abducted and his kidnappers threaten to broadcast his beheading live on the Internet, the slow horses see an opportunity to redeem themselves. But is the victim really who he appears to be?

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [5 Bean Coffee](https://5beancoffee.com/)!