LGBT Families

Are you looking into self-improvement? Try out family constellations. It is a great way to better know how you can improve your relations, with loved ones, family, but also towards yourself. What makes you happy? What stops you from living your potential? On a day like this, we together find out more about being human. Feel free to check for more information at https://teamcoachzuidas.com/familieopstellingendag/. Look forward to meeting you! Feel free to bring others as well. Price for representatives: E50 ex VAT. Price for those with a question: E150 ex VAT. Walk-in 9:30 hrs, start 10:00, end 17:00 hrs.

Houden onzichtbare persoonlijke en familiedynamieken je tegen? Doe dan deze dag mee met familieopstellingen. De begeleider is Oscar Westra van Holthe. Leer meer over familieopstellingen op https://teamcoachzuidas.com/familieopstellingendag/. Representantenprijs: E50 ex BTW. Vraaginbrengersprijs: E150 ex BTW. Inloop 930u, start 10u, eind 17u. Je kan je overigens ook per whatsapp aanmelden op 0616261381. Of informatie aanvragen over een individueel coachtraject per mail op oscar@westravanholthe.com.

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\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **IMPORTANT!!!** **DO NOT RSVP HERE IN MEETUP!** **DO NOT RSVP HERE IN MEETUP!** **If you want to join the origami workshop you MUST join the following whatsapp channel.** **[https://shorturl.at/Ttdhk](https://shorturl.at/Ttdhk)** Once you have joined the chat channel. Click on the **"Origami workshop attendance chat"** channel. Please send a message stating your name and the workshop date you want to join. This workshop is being advertised on multiple platforms as such the whatsapp channel is the only way for me to ensure people get a place on a first come, first served basis. Please understand that we have a limited number of spaces and as a voluntary donation workshop, it is very popular! The workshop is regularly getting 30-40 registrations but we are only able to accomodate 20 people per workshop. If you do not get a place for the current workshop, you will be put on a waiting list and given first priority for the next available one. **If you can NOT make it, please cancel your RSVP so that someone else can attend.** There is also a monthly intermediate workshop on the fourth Sunday of every month. If you like to join that workshop please message me in the chat channel. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Hi Everyone!** **Welcome to Amsterdam Origami Club.** This is a monthly origami workshop for all abilities to learn the wonderful art of origami. Each month there will be a different themed origami workshop. The workshop is run by [Samuel Tsang](https://mindfulorigami.com/) the author of "[The Book of Mindful Origami"](https://www.yellowkitebooks.co.uk/titles/samuel-tsang/the-book-of-mindful-origami/9781473635012/) and "[The Magic of Mindful Origami."](https://www.yellowkitebooks.co.uk/titles/samuel-tsang/the-magic-of-mindful-origami/9781473635029/) **How much is the workshop?** The workshop is sponsored by the OBA to promote more community activies and events in the libraries. The workshop will run on a **voluntary donation basis.** If you can, please donate to help fund the art materials, paper, books & printing. You can make a donation at the workshop either with cash or our QR tikkie code. **Monthly themes:** Every month I choose a different set of models to teach. Below are just suggested topics, they can often change if I discover a new fun model. Jan - Animals - land, air and sea. Learn to make birds, fish and cats and dogs. Feb - Valentines Day - learn to make hearts, love letters, diamond ring and tulips. March - Wedding bouquet - learn to make lilies and tulips and tie them into a beautiful bouquet . April - Easter - bunnies, chicks , baskets and tulips May - Mother's day - learn to make beautiful flowers June - Modular origami - Learn about the science and math of modular origami and their architectural uses. Make Sonobe modules and build complex geometric shapes. July - Kirigami - cut paper models. Aug - tbc Sep - Water animals Oct - Halloween - learn to make spooky ghosts, bats and pumpkins. Nov - tbc December - Christmas themes This is an instructor lead workshop where you will follow step by step instructions on a projector screen on how to create each of the beautiful models. In between demonstrations you will have time to recreate each model and there will be a short break half way through the workshop. You will also be provided with all materials and sent a link to instructional videos on our website. **Aims of the origami club:** We are looking for volunteers to help run the workshops and hope to make the origami club a regular meetup to promote origami. I also hope to train up some deputies to help lead the workshops. I will show you how to present and confidently teach an origami model. If you are interested in volunteering please contact me. **Date:** We run on the Second Sunday of evey month 2026 dates : * **January 11, 2026** * **February 8, 2026** * **March 8, 2026** * **April 12, 2026** * **May 10, 2026** * **June 14, 2026** * **September 13, 2026** * **October 11, 2026** * **November 8, 2026** * **December 13, 2026** **Time:** 11am - 12:30pm Please try to arrive on time. The room we are in is on the first floor, just above the entrance. The front door is locked on Sundays, if you are late, press the door bell and someone will let you in. To avoid me having to run up and down to open the door and disrupting the class, the last person to arrive, will be the one to walk down to open the door for others. :) **Max number:** 20 participants. The room can accomodate a maximum of 20 people. **Venue Address:** [Makerplaats Room](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) [1st Floor](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) [OBA CC Amstel](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) [Cullinanplein 1,](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) [1074 JM](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) [Amsterdam](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) **About Origami** Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding and has been shown to promote relaxation, improve memory, patience and hand eye coordination. It is also effective at promoting mindfulness and creative thinking. You will find that origami is fun and relaxing activity that allows you to quieten your mind and allows you to focus, concentrate and be in the present moment. Origami is a relaxing and peaceful hobby, a beautiful art, a craft, a science and a meditation all in one. When you are folding paper, there is stillness, calm and an inner peace. There is something beautiful in turning a plain flat piece of paper into an amazing three dimensional object with just your own hands. It’s one of the simplest art forms in that it just requires a piece of paper and your hands – there’s no need for tools such as pens, brush, inks and paints. I call origami ‘yoga for the mind’ as it allows you to stretch and exercise the creative and artistic areas of your brain that most of us don’t utilise on a day to day basis. Origami is a gender and age neutral activity and something that can be practise anywhere as long as you have a piece of paper. **Video:** **AT5** The origami club was featured on the AT5 / OBALIVE progam. Forward to the 16:30 time mark to see our workshop. [https://www.at5.nl/artikelen/229659/oba-live-vrouwelijke-sint-en-iets-wat-ons-verbindt](https://www.at5.nl/artikelen/229659/oba-live-vrouwelijke-sint-en-iets-wat-ons-verbindt) **BBC:** [https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p060lv4m](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p060lv4m) **Channel 4:** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JINxFi68dmo&t=164s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JINxFi68dmo&t=164s) **Additional information:** Please note that this is a hand on crafting session. The workshop is suitable for complete beginners. Children are welcome to attend but we only recommend the workshop for children over 8 years old. **FAQs** This workshop is suitable for adults and children. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult during the workshop. This workshop is recommended for children over 8 years old. From our previous experience children under 8 years will not have the necessary fine motor skills to complete the models. **What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?** Closest Metro station is De Pijp. **[https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5)** There is no parking on site. There is street parking (Usually free on Sundays). The closest car park is ParkBee Pestana. **What can I bring into the event?** All materials are provided. But feel free to bring your own paper if you want to work with that. Please bring a bag to take home your creations. How can I contact the organiser with any questions? If you have any questions please contact me on **[origamicrane@gmail.com](http://mailto:origamicrane@gmail.com/)** **Books:** I will also be selling signed copies of my origami books available in English and Dutch. See my works on my other websites. **[Www.sesames.co.uk](Www.sesames.co.uk)** **[Www.mindfulorigami.com](Www.mindfulorigami.com)** **Follow me on Instagram** **[#mindFOLDness](https://www.instagram.com/mindfoldness/)** **[#MindfulOrigami](https://www.instagram.com/mindfoldness/)** After the origami workshop there are paid arts and craft workshops. Check out my other listings!

Come and join us for an evening of Buddhist meditation with like-minded people. The doors open at 7:00 PM, and meditation begins promptly at 7:15 PM. The meditation will last between 30 to 40 minutes, followed by tea and biscuits for anyone who would like to stay and chat. On some evenings, there will also be a short Dharma talk to provide some Buddhist context. The meditation space is down at the canal. To get there, you can take the stairs down. The meditation is offered on a donation basis. See our [website](https://utrechtbuddhistcentre.nl/) for more information.

**We have limited space at the café, so if you've RSVPd and can't make it, please cancel as early as possible so another person can join!** Join in for a morning of crafting & chatting over a drink. Just bring your own project and payment for drinks. Meet fellow crafting enthusiasts, whether it's knitting, crocheting, stitching, origami, or something more unique! We talk about our projects, exchange tipps, but also just get to know each other and enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning in good company. We now also have a WhatsApp group, where we want to organise get-togethers and other events. Ask one of the organisers at the next Meetup you join for more information and access.

🎭 Improv Utrecht Presents a Show Like No Other! 🎭 The graduates of the course of trainer Emma Holmes at Improv Utrecht will take the stage at Villa Concordia to showcase their skills in a very fun and interactive show, called Wednesday Wonders! Expect games like Whose Line Is It Anyway, De Lama's and even improvised singing! 💡 What is Improv? Improv is live, unscripted theatre where anything can happen! The performers create characters, scenes, and entire stories from scratch, all based on audience suggestions and their quick-thinking creativity. It’s spontaneous, electric, and completely unique—no two shows are ever the same! 🎟 Tickets Now Available! Don't miss this one-night-only spectacle of storytelling and laughter. Secure your tickets online before they’re gone! Book your ticket at [improv-utrecht.weticket.io](http://improv-utrecht.weticket.com/) : €12 plus €1 service fee Before and after the show we have a very nice bar to meet & greet people. 📅 When? Sunday 12 April 19:30h. Bar open 19:00 📍 Where? Villa Concordia. In your ticket confirmation mail you find directions to the theatre. Limited free parking spots available, close to Utrecht Central station. Join us for a night of creativity, comedy, and community—we can’t wait to see you there! Find out more about Improv Utrecht, our other shows and courses at [www.improvutrecht.nl](http://www.improvutrecht.nl/)

🎭 Improv Utrecht Presents a Show Like No Other! 🎭 The graduates of the course of trainer Emma Holmes at Improv Utrecht will take the stage at Villa Concordia to showcase their skills in a very fun and interactive show, called Time Well Wasted! Expect games like Whose Line Is It Anyway, De Lama's and even improvised singing! 💡 What is Improv? Improv is live, unscripted theatre where anything can happen! The performers create characters, scenes, and entire stories from scratch, all based on audience suggestions and their quick-thinking creativity. It’s spontaneous, electric, and completely unique—no two shows are ever the same! 🎟 Tickets Now Available! Don't miss this one-night-only spectacle of storytelling and laughter. Secure your tickets online before they’re gone! Book your ticket at [improv-utrecht.weticket.io](http://improv-utrecht.weticket.com/) : €12 plus €1 service fee Before and after the show we have a very nice bar to meet & greet people. 📅 When? Sunday 12 April 15:00h. Bar open 14:00 📍 Where? Villa Concordia. In your ticket confirmation mail you find directions to the theatre. Limited free parking spots available, close to Utrecht Central station. Join us for a night of creativity, comedy, and community—we can’t wait to see you there! Find out more about Improv Utrecht, our other shows and courses at [www.improvutrecht.nl](http://www.improvutrecht.nl/)

You’re invited to join us for a cycling trip from Utrecht to Amsterdam, following the historic [Dutch Waterline](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Waterline). As we cycle through green polders and along quiet waterways, you’ll discover how the Dutch once used water as a powerful defense system, by flooding the land in order to stop enemies from invading Holland and taking all our cheese and bicycles :) We’ll pass old forts and scenic Dutch landscapes, where history and nature are coming together. Come along and experience the beautiful nature and the story of this unique Dutch landscape. All you need is to bring a bicycle, good mood and hopefully some sunscreen! The meeting point is at Utrecht Central Station and from here it is about 55 km cycling to Amsterdam, and we will have some lunch on the way. Hope to see you then!

Have you ever noticed how the way you see yourself can change depending on the situation? One moment you feel confident and capable — the next you start doubting yourself after a small mistake or comparison. How do you see yourself on LinkedIn or social media — is it that persona or the quiet inner picture you carry, about who you are? Sometimes that picture feels strong and confident. Other times it becomes surprisingly fragile after criticism, comparison, or a simple mistake. In this meetup we’ll explore two closely related ideas that shape how we experience life: **Self-image** — the picture we hold of who we are **Self-esteem** — how we feel about that picture Through conversation and simple reflection exercises, we’ll look at questions like: * Where does our self-image actually come from? * Why can our confidence rise and fall so quickly? * What role do comparison, expectations, and inner criticism play? * And how can we build a healthier relationship with ourselves? Expect an open and thoughtful discussion — not a lecture. You’re welcome to share your thoughts and experiences, but there’s never any pressure. Listening is just as valuable. If you're curious about how our inner narratives shape our lives, come join the conversation. **Who is this for?** Anyone interested in personal growth, psychology, and understanding how our inner narratives influence our lives. **What to expect** * Guided discussion prompts * Reflection exercises * Practical insights you can apply in everyday life **Tone** Supportive, curious, and judgment-free. **Disclaimer** This is not therapy — It's a thoughtful conversation about being human.

### Let's Feast on Joy and Connection Under the Trees! 🌿 Dear sisters, are you craving connection that goes beyond the superficial? Do you long for a space where you can truly soften, open, and awaken your authentic self? Our beloved SOMA monthly circle is moving outdoors for a special gathering, and we are calling all women ready to nourish their souls as much as their bodies! In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel isolated, even amidst crowds. The SOMA community was born from a deep understanding that we thrive when we are seen, witnessed, and held in a supportive circle. This picnic is an invitation to step into that sacred space, where judgment dissolves, and genuine connection flourishes. ### What to Expect: This isn't just a picnic; it's an opportunity to experience the ancient feminine wisdom of gathering in circle, a practice that helps us maintain continuity and a sense of belonging without the pressure to perform. Here, your emotions are your anchor, and your presence is your power. We will engage in: •Grounding Rituals: Simple practices to bring us fully into our bodies and the present moment. •Meaningful Conversation: Heart-led sharing where every voice is valued, and every story is witnessed. •The Medicine of Nature: Allowing the serene embrace of Maxima Park to soothe our spirits and deepen our connection to ourselves and each other. Come for the sisterhood, stay for the laughter, and leave feeling regulated, radiant, and deeply held. It's a space where we collectively create a coherent field, stepping into something truly transformative through body-led healing and authentic presence. ### Practical Details: •Bring: Your favorite snack to share with the circle, a blanket or cushion for comfort, and most importantly, an open heart. •Location: Maxima Park, Utrecht (Specific meeting point details will be shared with RSVPs). •Date: Sunday, 12th April 2026 •Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM ### Join Our Sisterhood: Ready to deepen your connection and be a part of our growing SOMA community? DM me 'SISTER' to join our WhatsApp group and stay updated on all our gatherings and workshops. We can't wait to welcome you!

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: [PLEASE INCLUDE DETAILS] Travel / Parking info: [PLEASE INCLUDE DETAILS]

This year to help support Night of Noise we will be having an open collaging event with the community at the Westerville Public Library. Feel free to stop on by anytime between 2:00-5:00pm to create lovely collages with us! Let us bring together community, uplift our voices, and create. All supplies needed will be provided.

**This month’s Creativity Circle is very timely. We will be making our own craft snowflakes out of paper, coffee filters, popsicle sticks, sparkles and more! Bring the snowy season inside without the wet and cold. All ages welcome, show up as you can, bring a friend or a few if you would like to! Excited to see you there! Seats Limited. Held at the Westerville Public Library Meeting Room B.**

Join us this Pride season to paint your own pride on rocks, paper, canvas, and yes- we are bringing back the bricks! Come create and paint with us. Seats and supplies limited! Come while you can for as long as you like! Westerville Public Library Meeting Room D.

Join WQC on April 25th from 11am-1pm at Inniswood Metro Park for a Nature Photo Walk. All types of cameras welcome! Let's enjoy spring to the fullest... 🌻🌼🌷🐤

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.