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As the year comes to a close, we’re gathering one last time for a relaxed Sunday evening of board games and good company. This will likely be our final game night of the year, making it the perfect moment to slow down, look back on all the great chapters, and enjoy one more night around the table together. 🎯 WHAT TO EXPECT **A Huge Game Library**: Draft has something for every type of player, from fast and silly party games to longer strategy games. You can also bring your own favorites if you want to share them. **A Friendly Community**: Our group includes locals, internationals, newcomers, and regulars. Everyone is welcome, whether you come alone or with friends. **No Experience Needed**: We help form groups and explain rules, so you can jump right in even if you have never played a game before. 🗓️ KEY DETAILS 📍 **Where**: Draft Milano, Viale Misurata 9, 20146 Milano MI 🗓 **When**: Sunday, 28 December 2025 ⏰ **Time**: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM 💰 **Cost**: Free to attend. You only pay for any food or drinks you order RSVP and join us for Chapter 17 of The Milan Playground. One more game before the year ends. 🎲

**📌 THE PLAN** The holiday chaos is finally settling, but Sundays were made for wandering. We’re getting together for a relaxed afternoon walk through the heart of Milan. **No strict itinerary, no stress**—just a casual route in the city centre, ending with a chocolate fix at Starbucks Cordusio. **HOW IT WORKS** * **The Meeting Point:** 4:00 PM, P.zza Castello 1. An easy point to meet- * **The Vibe:** You can have a walk around Parco Sempione,a classic spot for milanese sundays, then go down Via Dante, cross through Piazza Duomo, and head toward the Starbucks Roastery. * **The Finish Line:** Once you hit Piazza Cordusio, you’ll grab a coffee or a hot chocolate at the **Starbucks Roastery**. Whether you grab it to go or find a spot inside depends on the crowd and the group’s mood. **📌 IMPORTANT: COMMUNITY-LED (No Official Host)** This is a self-organized meetup. There is no designated "event leader" on-site, so the success of the afternoon depends on the people who show up. * **Communication is Key:** You **must** join the WhatsApp group to coordinate. It’s the only way to find the group if you’re running late or can’t spot the crowd. * **The Reality Check:** If the WhatsApp chat is silent by Sunday at 2:00 PM, assume the energy is low and the event isn't happening. If you want it to happen, be the one to send the first message! **📌 TO JOIN** 1. **RSVP** on Meetup. 2. **Join the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FYTML17W7mxAmXXOrvIBSs)** <--- Mandatory for real-time updates. 3. **Keep it real:** If your plans change, please update your RSVP so the group isn't waiting around for you.

La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori 🍾🎉💥 e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

Sweat? No thanks. Our kind of sports involve drinks, noise and a lot of questionable tactics. Bar legends only. ⋯⋯⋯ Ostello Bello Milano Centrale - Via Lepetit 33, Milano 🎫 Posti limitati. - Ingresso gratuito tramite registrazione Ti ricordiamo che nel corso dell’evento potranno essere effettuate delle riprese di immagini fotografiche e audio-video con diritti di utilizzo ad uso esclusivo del locale. www.ostellobello.com https://www.instagram.com/ostellobello.milanocentrale/

**Before the new year begins, you are invited to a quiet, intentional hour of coloring together in silence. *There is no fee to attend.*** Coloring gives your hands something simple to do, which allows the nervous system to slow down and the mind to wander without pressure. Many people find that clarity arises on its own, not because they are trying to reflect, but because they finally have room to. This is not spiritual. It is not therapeutic. It is not a workshop. There is nothing to achieve, fix, or prepare for. It is simply a communal pause and a quiet way to let the year land before moving on. This is a phone-free, expectation-free space to slow down and take personal inventory of the year that is ending. There are no prompts, no discussion, and nothing to share. Just time to sit, color, and let your thoughts settle naturally in the presence of others doing the same. Attendance is capped at 10 people to keep the space calm and intimate. ### How the hour will work: * **First 15 minutes:** Arrive, get comfortable, choose your coloring materials, order at the bar, and hear a brief explanation of the format and guidelines * **Next 45 minutes:** Coloring in silence * After the session ends, those who wish are welcome to stay and socialize ### What to expect: * 45 minutes of silent coloring * No phones and no conversation during the coloring time * Materials provided (FREE), or bring your own if you prefer * A calm and respectful environment * **Please arrive a little in advance & purchase your beverage at the bar** ### Who this is for: * Women 35+ * Anyone feeling mentally full, overstimulated, or tired of constant doing * Those who want a low-pressure way to close the year without rituals or resolutions Free to attend. Come as you are, even if you do not feel particularly reflective or festive. Sometimes the most meaningful reset is simply being still together.

La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori 🍾🎉💥 e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

📌 **THE PLAN** Can’t decide between pizza, sushi, or burgers? Don't. We’re heading to **Mercato Centrale** for a "Low-Logistics" Saturday lunch. The goal is simple: grab whatever food you’re actually craving, find a big table, and meet new people without the nightmare of splitting a complicated bill or the formality of a sit-down restaurant. **HOW IT WORKS (Read Carefully)** * **Meet at 12:30 PM:** Gather at the main entrance of Mercato Centrale (inside Stazione Centrale, Via Sammartini side). * **Divide & Conquer:** Once the group is gathered, head inside to scout for a table. * **Choose Your Fighter:** Everyone hits their favorite stall—whether it’s Roman pizza, dumplings, or a classic burger—and we all meet back at the table to eat, drink, and chat. It’s loud, it’s casual, and it’s 100% stress-free. 📌 **IMPORTANT: THIS EVENT IS COMMUNITY-LED.** The Meetup team won't be present. * **Coordination:** You **MUST** join the WhatsApp group to coordinate. Finding a table for a group in a busy food hall requires teamwork! * **Real Talk:** If the WhatsApp chat is silent on Saturday morning, assume the event is not happening. Speak up to make it happen—be the one to say "I'm going, who's with me?" 📌 **JOIN HERE** 1. **RSVP to join**. 2. **Join the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IgtjWI0vKOHIkntAkVfKet)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IgtjWI0vKOHIkntAkVfKet)— (Essential to find the table inside and coordinate!). 3. (Please!) **Keep your RSVP on Meetup updated**. You can't miss, because yes: **Street Food is the new way to lunch**!

**Before the new year begins, you are invited to a quiet, intentional hour of coloring together in silence. *There is no fee to attend.*** Coloring gives your hands something simple to do, which allows the nervous system to slow down and the mind to wander without pressure. Many people find that clarity arises on its own, not because they are trying to reflect, but because they finally have room to. This is not spiritual. It is not therapeutic. It is not a workshop. There is nothing to achieve, fix, or prepare for. It is simply a communal pause and a quiet way to let the year land before moving on. This is a phone-free, expectation-free space to slow down and take personal inventory of the year that is ending. There are no prompts, no discussion, and nothing to share. Just time to sit, color, and let your thoughts settle naturally in the presence of others doing the same. Attendance is capped at 10 people to keep the space calm and intimate. ### How the hour will work: * **First 15 minutes:** Arrive, get comfortable, choose your coloring materials, order at the bar, and hear a brief explanation of the format and guidelines * **Next 45 minutes:** Coloring in silence * After the session ends, those who wish are welcome to stay and socialize ### What to expect: * 45 minutes of silent coloring * No phones and no conversation during the coloring time * Materials provided (FREE), or bring your own if you prefer * A calm and respectful environment * **Please arrive a little in advance & purchase your beverage at the bar** ### Who this is for: * Women 35+ * Anyone feeling mentally full, overstimulated, or tired of constant doing * Those who want a low-pressure way to close the year without rituals or resolutions Free to attend. Come as you are, even if you do not feel particularly reflective or festive. Sometimes the most meaningful reset is simply being still together.

La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori 🍾🎉💥 e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

📌 **THE PLAN** Can’t decide between pizza, sushi, or burgers? Don't. We’re heading to **Mercato Centrale** for a "Low-Logistics" Saturday lunch. The goal is simple: grab whatever food you’re actually craving, find a big table, and meet new people without the nightmare of splitting a complicated bill or the formality of a sit-down restaurant. **HOW IT WORKS (Read Carefully)** * **Meet at 12:30 PM:** Gather at the main entrance of Mercato Centrale (inside Stazione Centrale, Via Sammartini side). * **Divide & Conquer:** Once the group is gathered, head inside to scout for a table. * **Choose Your Fighter:** Everyone hits their favorite stall—whether it’s Roman pizza, dumplings, or a classic burger—and we all meet back at the table to eat, drink, and chat. It’s loud, it’s casual, and it’s 100% stress-free. 📌 **IMPORTANT: THIS EVENT IS COMMUNITY-LED.** The Meetup team won't be present. * **Coordination:** You **MUST** join the WhatsApp group to coordinate. Finding a table for a group in a busy food hall requires teamwork! * **Real Talk:** If the WhatsApp chat is silent on Saturday morning, assume the event is not happening. Speak up to make it happen—be the one to say "I'm going, who's with me?" 📌 **JOIN HERE** 1. **RSVP to join**. 2. **Join the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IgtjWI0vKOHIkntAkVfKet)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IgtjWI0vKOHIkntAkVfKet)— (Essential to find the table inside and coordinate!). 3. (Please!) **Keep your RSVP on Meetup updated**. You can't miss, because yes: **Street Food is the new way to lunch**!

La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori 🍾🎉💥 e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

JUSTME Domenica 28 dicembre Start buffet raffinato 20:00 con un drink, 10€ fino alle 23:00 Se vuoi puoi prenotare il tuo tavolo gratuitamente a tuo nome con i tuoi amici Se no puoi stare tranquillamente al mio tavolo. Entrata in seconda serata dalle 23:00 a 15€ con drink Serata meravigliosa, non ci credi? vieni a scoprirlo presentati all’ingresso in LISTA ELIO 💪💪💪 Start musica dalle 23:00 fino alle 05:00 Se vuoi puoi parcheggiare FACILMENTE in Via Mario Pagano 17 c’è la navetta del Justme che ti porta al locale GRATUITAMENTE Milano via Luigi camoens 15 Come arrivare in auto ? Clicca qui sotto https://maps.app.goo.gl/YKDg3msCWNpJz6Uw6?g_st=iwb Fammi sapere se sei dei nostri, PRENOTA (Dress code x gli Uomini obbligo camicia, no giubottino in jeans, no bermuda)

# 🇮🇹 ITALIANO ## 🔥 Domenica Latina @ 55 Milano **Baila Conmigo – Salsa & Bachata Night** La domenica latina di Milano torna al **55 Milano** 💃🕺 Un appuntamento fisso dedicato a **Salsa, Bachata e Kizomba**, tra aperitivo, stage, show ed energia caraibica. *** ### ✨ PROGRAMMA DELLA SERATA 🕖 **Ore 19:00 / 19:30 – Aperitivo Latino** Aperitivo con drink incluso e musica latina 🕺 **Stage di ballo** Stage a rotazione (Bachata, Rueda, Pasitos, Sensual) con **maestri e guest nazionali e internazionali** *(il tipo di stage può variare ogni domenica)* 🔥 **Exclusive Live Show** Show coreografici e performance speciali 🎧 **Ore 21:30 – Social Dance** Serata **Salsa & Bachata** *** ### 💰 CONTRIBUTO * **15€ Aperitivo + 1 drink** (dalle 19:00) * **12€ Serata + 1 drink** (dalle 21:30) 🎁 *Eventuali promo durante la stagione* *** ### 📍 LOCATION **55 Milano – FiftyFive** Via Piero della Francesca, 55 – Milano 🚇 **Metro Cenisio (M5)** *** ### 📲 PRENOTAZIONE OBBLIGATORIA Per una corretta organizzazione **è richiesta la prenotazione via WhatsApp**. 👉 **Scrivimi su WhatsApp** indicando: * Nome e cognome * Numero di persone * Orario di arrivo (aperitivo o serata) 📞 **WhatsApp:** [Entra qui](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K9c3dd5Hd2t2uhgbF9rauQ) # 🇬🇧 ENGLISH ## 🔥 Latin Sunday @ 55 Milano **Baila Conmigo – Salsa & Bachata Night** Milan’s Latin Sunday is back at **55 Milano** 💃🕺 A weekly event dedicated to **Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba**, with aperitivo, dance classes, shows and real Latin vibes. *** ### ✨ EVENT PROGRAM 🕖 **7:00 / 7:30 PM – Latin Aperitivo** Aperitivo with drink included and Latin music 🕺 **Dance Class** Rotating classes (Bachata, Rueda, Pasitos, Sensual) with **national and international guest teachers** *(class style may vary each week)* 🔥 **Exclusive Live Show** Special performances and dance shows 🎧 **9:30 PM – Social Dance** **Salsa & Bachata** party *** ### 💰 ENTRY FEE * **€15 Aperitivo + 1 drink** (from 7:00 PM) * **€12 Party + 1 drink** (from 9:30 PM) 🎁 *Seasonal offers may apply* *** ### 📍 LOCATION **55 Milano – FiftyFive** Via Piero della Francesca, 55 – Milan 🚇 **Cenisio Metro Station (M5)** *** ### 📲 BOOKING REQUIRED To guarantee proper organization, **booking via WhatsApp is required**. 👉 **Message on WhatsApp** with: * Full name * Number of people * Arrival time (aperitivo or party) 📞 **WhatsApp:** [Join here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K9c3dd5Hd2t2uhgbF9rauQ)

Preparazione kombuca casalingo , ritrovo e scambio esperienze gratuito

First Sundays are free admission at Franklin Park Conservatory. Sunday, January 4th, is also the last day The Palm House will be open before renovations begin. Let’s meet, enjoy a respite from January weather, and wander the gardens. Free neanthe bella palms are available to guests, beginning at 10am, while supplies last. Afterwards, we can visit the nearby East Market (212 Kelton Avenue).

Our January program is privileged to have Kristen Tregar as our speaker. Ms. Tregar is the co-author with John de Lancie (the actor who portrayed the character Q on Star Trek next generation) of a radio play depicting the events surrounding the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District trial. The trial decided the issue of some of the Dover school district board members attempting to insert creationism disguised as "intelligent design" into the 9th grade biology curriculum. She will discuss the trial and the process of writing the play. (Bob Leonhard has seen the play and it is riveting and tense). Ms. Tregar's bio is below: Kristen Tregar is a dramaturg, director, playwright, and theatre teacher. She earned her Ph.D. in Drama and Theatre from the UC San Diego and UC Irvine joint program. In addition, she has a MS in Forensic Science from City University of New York- John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a MA in Educational Theatre from New York University- Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. In 2013, in collaboration with Irish colleagues, she founded *The Ireland Project*, an intercontinental devised theatre work with high school students in New York and Tallaght, Ireland. Her original short story "Far From Here" was recently published in *Stay Awhile Longer: More Scenes From Temecula Valley*. She has two rescued dogs (Kira and Harry) and she rides, competes, and foxhunts with her horses, Andromache and Baker Street Irregular. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

CHANGED to WEDNESDAYS COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available. I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them. Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.
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Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

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. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. 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."

Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.