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Men Being Well Gathering (IN-PERSON)
**You are invited to our men's conversation group, the Men Being Well program** run by Relationships Australia Victoria and Life Is Foundation. This free program is for men to meet, discuss and explore wellbeing through **connection**, **reflection** and **peer support**.
**IN-PERSON Men's Gathering on Wed 27th MAY at 7 to 9 PM**
Men Being Well hosts monthly Men’s Gatherings or conversation groups and several all-day Men’s Retreats throughout the year. Our events are aimed at positive mental health and wellbeing for men and include regular discussion about life issues and challenges. The relaxed format is welcoming and a safe place to reflect on your personal journey.
We hope you can join us in Canterbury, Melbourne and look forward to relaxed and thoughtful discussion. *Please contact us via email (or message us on Meetup) for address details and a brief chat if you are coming along for the first time.*
Please email us and join our mailing list as well: **menbeingwell@rav.org.au**
Visit our webpage for more dates and information about the Men Being Well program:
[www.relationshipsvictoria.org.au/relationships-wellbeing-courses/men-being-well/](https://www.relationshipsvictoria.org.au/relationships-wellbeing-courses/men-being-well/)
Regards from your Men Being Well Program Facilitators
50+ Filmmakers/Actors Gather Every Wednesday - Join Us!
Join us every **Wednesday at 5 PM** at the Emporium food court (located behind Grill’d Burger Restaurant in the CBD, not near Melbourne Station) for a dynamic networking event tailored for filmmakers, actors, and film enthusiasts. Afterward, we continue the evening with Happy Hour drinks at a nearby bar and a chance to grab dinner together. Understanding that schedules vary, feel free to join at any time that suits you. Rain or shine, our community has gathered every week for the past year, maintaining a consistent and welcoming environment.
Our group has grown remarkably, with a **weekly turnout of over 50 participants**, blending newcomers with regulars to create a vibrant, diverse community. Feel free to bring friends interested in filmmaking; it’s a great way to introduce new faces to our expanding network.
Whether you’re a writer, actor, animator, or independent filmmaker, come share your experiences, discuss current projects, or chat about favorite films. This event fosters connections among like-minded individuals, encourages friendships, and opens doors for collaboration.
At **7 PM**, we move to The Carlton Club, a five-minute walk away, where we continue networking in a more formal rooftop setting over drinks and food. This change of venue offers an ideal environment to keep conversations flowing.
**RSVP** to help us gauge attendance and become part of a growing network of film professionals and enthusiasts. Though the event begins in the afternoon, the relationships you build here can last well into the night and beyond.
**What to Expect:**
*Our Wednesday meetup is primarily a large networking event for industry professionals. There’s no set theme, workshop, or speaker. It’s a relaxed gathering where filmmakers, actors, and creatives can connect, discuss projects, share needs, and learn from each other. Conversations flow freely around the table, fostering an environment of growth and camaraderie. Beyond Wednesdays, we also host exclusive events such as table reads, cinematography workshops with Panasonic, member screenings, and more. Each week brings fresh dialogues—some participants discuss their weekend shoots, others exchange insights with seasoned producers and directors, and a few engage in filmmaking exercises. It’s a space designed for creative engagement without strict structure or formal oversight.*
*Note: Our community emphasizes collaboration, friendship, and goodwill rather than promotional activities. If you wish to promote a workshop, course, screening, or similar event, please contact the organizers first. Promotional privileges are generally reserved for trusted, long-standing members.
Eastern Social Sync
Bring your bathers and a sense of adventure and join us for a free trial class of social artistic swimming!
We meet at 7:30pm at Aquahub, Croydon on Wednesdays during Term 2.
Eastern Social Sync is a fun, social water-based program for adult swimmers.
Participants should be comfortable swimming front flutter, back flutter and floating on your back — technique does not need to be perfect.
If you are still developing your swimming skills, please contact us to discuss whether the program is suitable for you.
Adults-only class.
VIP Meet & Greet with Melbourne Mentors, Alumni, Founders, Venture Partners
Face to face!!!
In-person in Melbourne!!!
As the ANZ Australia New Zealand Spring 2026 program gets ready to launch, don't miss this exclusive VIP Meet & Greet with Melbourne Mentors, Portfolio startup founders (Alumni), current founders, future founders, venture partners, and fellow applicants. This invitation-only event gives you the chance to connect, share insights, and access the FI network. Whether you're applying or considering enrolling, engage with local leaders, alumni, and mentors in a focused, high-value setting. Build relationships, ask questions, and get expert advice to accelerate your startup. Space is limited, so secure your spot today.
**❯ Guest Speakers include:**
* Sameer Babbar (Director, SVB Group)
* Alex Sy (Managing Director, ATLAS Business Consulting and Mentoring Services)
* Kirstin Schneider (CEO, Product Builder & Tech Founder, Hyfen8)
* Vincent Loremia, realboss.ai
**❯ What You'll Learn:**
* Meet local mentors, alumni, current founders, future founders, and venture partners.
* Casual face to face networking to ask any questions about the August 2026 to November 2026 cohort of [Founder Institute ANZ](https://linktr.ee/foundingANZ)
* Exclusive details about the local [FI program in ANZ](https://linktr.ee/foundingANZ)
* Insights into the Founder Institute accelerator experience from Mentors, Founders, and Alumni
* The importance of building relationships within the FI network
* Tips for leveraging FI's resources to rapidly grow your startup
* An opportunity for personalized feedback and Q&A with key figures from the FI network
https://fi.co/event/vip-meet-greet-with-melbourne-mentors-alumni-founders-venture-partners
Face to face!!!!
**❯❯ Venue details:**
Ruby Riviera Taberna Mediterraneo, 53 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, VIC, Australia
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**Apply to [Founder Institute ANZ](https://linktr.ee/foundingANZ)**
Stranger Soccer 5-a-side match at Monash University
Hey, mates! If you're looking for an evening kick, we'll be playing 5-a-side at Monash University every Wednesday **from 8:30 to 9:30 pm.**
To join us, download the Stranger Soccer app and register for free. If this is your first time playing with us, use the code **WELCOME** to book your first game for free!
Book your slot now and get involved!
From social clubs to strategy—unleashing true business value from communities.
Rebecka Isaksson and Lukas Wünsch will give some impulses on and thereafter moderate a lively discussion to Communities of Practice (CoPs). The goal of the session would be to demonstrate and discuss how Communities of Practices can evolve beyond simple “social clubs” to become engines of strategic value. The impulse outlines the basics of effective CoPs, showing how they enhance innovation, creativity, employee wellbeing, and, ultimately, organisational productivity and profitability. The speakers will make very sure to properly blend the basic input re Communities of Practice with their practical experience from Community work across sectors.
**Expected outcomes**
Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of what makes Communities of Practice truly effective - and how they can evolve from informal social groups into engines of strategic value. Through a mix of practical impulses and a lively, moderated discussion, the session will unpack how CoPs strengthen innovation, creativity, wellbeing, and organizational performance. Attendees will gain concrete insights grounded in real‑world community work across sectors, leaving with actionable ideas for building and sustaining Communities of Practice that actually make a difference
**Speaker Bios**
"Rebecka Isaksson is the Founder of KnowFlow Value and a Content AI & M365 Knowledge Strategist who helps organizations cut through content chaos and build knowledge practices that hold up in real‑world collaboration. A Microsoft MVP and former Director of Knowledge Management at Microsoft HQ, she brings more than 15 years of experience in designing governance and knowledge strategies that stay resilient long after the slide decks are closed. She hosts the Knowledge Fika podcast, where she blends Swedish fika with sharp, practical conversations on AI, collaboration, and knowledge in M365. Recognized as a Microsoft MVP in 2024, she continues championing ethical, human‑centric approaches to AI adoption that move organizations forward without losing the plot.
"Lukas Wünsch is a Knowledge Strategy and Organizational Development Leader who helps organizations build knowledge ecosystems and communities of practice that actually work in real‑world conditions. At MHP (global IT consultancy and subsidiary of Porsche AG), he focuses on strengthening knowledge flows, maturing communities, and designing service portfolios that scale in dynamic market environments without collapsing under cultural or structural friction. He writes regularly on the dynamics of effective knowledge work - from cultural debt to community leadership to the interplay between strategy and knowledge. Lukas is known for his clear, grounded perspective on what truly enables knowledge to move, grow, and create value inside complex organizations."
If you want to get up to speed on this topics before the meeting, jump on the [Knowledge Fika podcast and have a listen here](https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-31-from-knowledge-silos-to-engage-how-communities/id1744394778?i=1000758048806).
**Session Details:**
* **Date & Time:** 6:00pm AEDST, Fourth Wednesday of each month
* **Format:** Virtual session on Teams
* **Agenda:**
* 6-6:30 pm networking
* 6:30-7:45pm exploration of the topic
* 7:45-8pm wrap up
* 8pm dinner for those interested.
KMLF has run monthly, almost uninterrupted since 1998, serving the Victorian Knowledge Management community with close ties to Change Mgt, Records Mgt, Information Governance and Academic communities.
Afghanistan Veterans Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Botanical Gardens/Tour of Shrine of Remembrance &Last Post ceremony
This is a Paid event at Cost of $35 with only 15 spots . Once you are confirmed as going please make payment to secure your spot.
Details
Lets explore some of Melbourne's Iconic landmarks. We will first explore the Royal Botanc Gardens including the stunning Fern Gully, Sensory Garden,Australian Forest Walk, Arid Garden, Guilfoyles Volcano, Long Island and the Southern China Collection. This will be approx 4km walk
At 3 pm I have pre booked a 45 min guided tour of the Shrine of Remembrance . We will have ample time to explore the Galleries which houses over 800 historical artefacts, view the Crypt, and Sanctuary areas and also take in views over the city from the Balconies.
4.45pm We will watch the Last Post Service in the Forecourt . This moving ceremony honours Victorian Veterans and features a piper, bugler and a Shrine Guard Parading in Historic Uniform.
COST : $35 pp. Note please pay asap to secure your place . if payment isnt received within 48 hours I will offer the spot to someone on the waiting list.
Please make payment via options below and include
name & Shrine in reference
Pay Id ref: russellchellew@gmail.com
or
account transfer
BSB: 805–050 Account: 100040923
Meeting Place
We will meet outside the Royal Botanic Garden Visitor Centre at 1.15pm . click on red M on the Map for exact location .
Spanish English Intercambio/Language Exchange - My Language My Story
Join us for 30 minutes Spanish conversation then 30 minutes in English
Conversaremos 30 minutos en español y luego 30 minutos en inglés.
Stay on afterwards for more conversation if you wish.
Quédate después para conversar más si lo deseas.
We'd love to catch up with you and hear your news in Spanish and English. Looking forward to meeting you there.
Nos encantaría pasar el tiempo y escuchar tus historias en español e inglés. Esperamos verte allí.
***Please note:*** *For attendance outdoors see disclaimer below:*
*By participation in this Spanish English Intercambio Meetup today I agree to do so at my own risk. I know that my attendance and this agreement operates to exclude any liability in negligence for harm that I may suffer. I have been warned that this recreational activity may cause physical harm to me or to someone under my control or accompanying me, and I confirm that I do not have a condition, medical or physical, that could prevent me from, or be aggravated by, participating in this activity. Examples of the risks I have been warned about include: tripping; Tripping, slipping and falling • Collision with someone or something • Something giving way unexpectedly • Back injury, strains • Spillage and burns • Trip hazardBites and stings • Sun • Injury from falling branches*
Outer Eastern Suburbs Melbourne Atheists Meetup
Note: the cover photo is to be updated because it is of the old venue next door to the current venue.
Look for the Atheist t-shirts/windcheaters or call 0438 043 050.
In-person meetups are back for the *Maroondah & Yarra Ranges Atheists*; the *Melbourne Eastern Hills Skeptics* and the *Knox Atheists*.
To start with, we are gathering together as the *Outer Eastern Suburbs Melbourne Atheists* and meeting in Mooroolbark.
The location will also be convenient to some in Manningham and Whitehorse and a bit further away is Monash and Nillumbik.
It is very close to the Mooroolbark railway station therefore the meetups are easily accessible by trains from the city.
We meet every second and fourth Thursdays.
**We will be socializing with activism for those who want it.**
**Sometimes we will have a special guest to speak.**
For those who can't make it for lunch, we can organise evening and weekend events if you tell me (Andrew Rawlings) what you want, where and when.
A day snow trip is being planned for next winter,
During the year we will also join in some Melbourne-wide events like the Progressive Atheists Anniversary Lunch (January), Charles Darwin Day BBQ (February), Atheist Day and Nowruz BBQ (March), Yalda/Sumner Solstice/ChristMyth BBQ (December) and other ad hoc events.
As it's a public café therefore come earlier if you wish.
I will be there from midday.
I recommend their food and coffee.
**You are invited and welcome.**
**Please share the invitation with other Atheists.**
Regards,
***Andrew***
Andrew Rawlings
The Blockchain Backdoor: How Attackers Subverted the WordPress Supply Chain
**The Blockchain Backdoor: How Attackers Used ENS to Subvert the WordPress Supply Chain** - **Aadam Shaik and Rohit Hande**
What happens when the "Kill Switch" is decentralized? In early 2026, a sophisticated threat actor acquired a portfolio of over 30 WordPress plugins, including the popular "Accordion and Accordion Slider," to execute a massive supply chain attack. While the initial vector was a traditional acquisition-turned-backdoor, the true innovation lay in the Command & Control (C2) infrastructure. This talk deconstructs how attackers utilized the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) to create unblockable, dynamic C2 resolution. By querying public Ethereum RPC endpoints directly from server-side PHP, the malware bypassed traditional DNS-based security perimeters and neutralized standard domain takedown strategies.
**Location**
Room 080.02.002 at RMIT (Building 80) - 445 Swanston St, Melbourne
**Discord**
[Discord Event Info](https://discord.com/events/1347056412529791047/1477841544907325591)
**Streaming**
If you can't attend the event in person the talks will be streamed in the "ruxmon-stream" voice channel in the Ruxcon Discord in the day of the event! (join now by clicking here: [https://discord.gg/g2CpEbkXmM](https://discord.gg/g2CpEbkXmM)
RA50 Walk - Fairfield Park - Main Yarra Trail
**Fairfield Park – Main Yarra Trail**
This week we return to the popular **Main Yarra Trail** and walk the trail from **Fairfield Park Boathouse** along the riverbanks to Abbotsford Convent and return. We’ll walk past Dights Falls and watch the slalom kayaks tackle the river rapids.
At the halfway point, we’ll stop for coffee at The Convent Café, a delightful outdoor café in the gardens.
**Start:** Fairfield Park Boathouse – car park. Meet at the toilet block adjacent to the carpark.
**Start time:** 9.00 AM
**Parking:** If above carpark is full park in Additional Carpark in **Yarra Bend Rd** (Polytechnic). Parking is FREE on Sunday. If parking here, allow 5 minutes to walk back to the START.
**The Walk**: The walk follows the Merri Creek to Dights Falls, then the Yarra River around to the Children’s Farm, where we’ll have coffee at the Abbotsford Convent. The return to our cars will be back along the same Trail.
**Total distance**: 6.0 km. (approx.)
**Time:** Allow 2.0 hours for the walk, plus half hour for coffee. Total 2.5 hours.
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Toilets:** At the start, plus halfway at the Convent café.
**Coffee:** Abbotsford Convent café.
Walk & Lunch : Burnley to Molly Rose Brewery | 7.5km @ 5.5km/h
Starting from 'Friends of Mine' cafe in Burnley, we walk along the Yarra Trail for a short 6.6km walk to the Molly Rose Brewery for some lunch.
If you like a morning coffee, arrive earlier to grab a coffee ***before*** the meeting time. We meet at 10:20am for a 10:30am start. If you arrive late or you're waiting for your coffee order, you can catch up on the trail or meet at the destination. We leave on time to ensure we get to the venue as it opens at 12pm.
Winter hiking season starts very soon. If you're new to the group, come along and meet some of the regular hikers and suggest your favorite hiking locations for the coming months.
The pace will be a moderate pace (\~5.5km/h). We will not be stopping often to regroup. I will pause at the turns to help ensure no one misses them. **By attending, you agree to match the pace and stay in sight of the group or be comfortable navigating your own way to the destination.**
With the variability of this kind of event I will book a best guess close to the event and we will find extra tables or seats on the day if needed. We arrive just as the venue opens.
**This is a one way hike and you make your own way home.**
It's recommended you take public transport. The finish location is a short walk from Victoria Park train station, or to nearby 86 trams on Smith St. By attending, you agree to drink responsibly and take public transport if you're drinking.
**What to bring:**
* Water bottle
* Appropriate clothing if it's windy or possibility of rain
* Hats/Sunglasses/Sun protection if it's sunny
**MEETING LOCATION**
Friends of Mine Cafe
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VLwPK9HXLkB4E8o78
Tap on the map below to get the pin location for the exact meeting spot.
**LIABILITY WAVER**
The organiser of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury or accidents to participants or their property on this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. By joining this event you agree to these terms.
Afghanistan Veterans Events Near You
Connect with your local Afghanistan Veterans community
Westerville Memorial Hike
Join us this Thursday 6:30 pm at the Westerville Veterans Memorial for two loops around the Westerville Sports Complex fields. This 1 mile loop is a flat fully paved trail that straddles Alum Creek. Join us for a beautiful evening hike together!
Men's Group meetup
**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.**
How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently?
Then we will go into a topic discussion.
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**COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS**
\*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\*
1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group.
2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another.
3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up.
4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space.
5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable.
6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Main Library, Meeting Room 2B
Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen).
Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection.
All backgrounds are welcome.
COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process.
Fast track
• Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell).
• Show up and try it out.
• Complete application, etc. later.
Normal process
• Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/).
• Attend orientation in advance.
• At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility.
• Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM.
• Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895).
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014.
Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.
Pranic Healing Level I - PH I--- DAY 2 of 2
MCKS PRANIC HEALING® Level I
In PRANIC HEALING® Level 1, you learn the basics of working with your energy aura, including learning to "scan," or feel the energy, to "sweep," or clean away congested energy, and to "energize," or supplement areas in your aura that have a pranic deficiency.
PRANIC HEALING® has been taught to doctors, nurses, massage
therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, shiatsu practitioners, and many others in the healing field. It has allowed them to heal confidently and consistently in the shortest learning time possible. These professionals find PRANIC HEALING® very effective and easy to apply.
Other topics covered in PRANIC HEALING® Level 1:
Energetic anatomy: You will learn to work with the network of chakras, meridians and auras to accelerate the healing processes of your body.
Preventive healing: You will learn to remove the negative energetic patterns of a disease to prevent it from fully manifesting as a physical ailment.
Self-Pranic healing: You will learn to apply these healing techniques to accelerate your own healing.
Step-by-step techniques for ailments related to your:
respiratory system, e.g., asthma,; circulatory system, e.g., heart ailments; gastrointestinal system, e.g., irritable bowel syndrome; musculoskeletal system, e.g., arthritis and back pain; reproductive system, e.g., menstrual problems. You'll also learn how to address common problems as migraines and sinusitis.
Additionally, you'll learn to apply distant healing to loved ones who are not present in the room with you.
All PRANIC HEALING® courses are "experiential," which means that you learn by actually performing the techniques and exercises in class - on yourself and those around you. During class, all the principles will be explained thoroughly and you will practice the techniques exhaustively so you will be confident in your ability to produce positive results when you finish the course.
This is Day 2 of 2 Attendance at day one is required to attend day 2.
The Course text book is Choa Kok Sui, "Miracles through Pranic Healing" Please bring this with you to class.
PRANIC HEALING® Level 1 is a prerequisite to all other GMCKS courses.
For those interested to review the class...Review fee is only $75!!
LOOK AT THIS!! Review for FREE when you bring a new student to class with you.
QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.
Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!”
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan



















