Altruism

We are pleased to welcome **Eva Flonner** from UNIQA Insurance Group to present an R package for health insurance. Join us to explore how R can be put to work in actuarial practice, from data to modeling to simulation. As we promote gender diversity and inclusion in the R community, all genders and skill levels in R are welcome! **ℹ️ Abstract** **HePriceR** is an R package for health insurance pricing that provides a framework for modeling expected claims and their uncertainty. The package consolidates classical actuarial approaches with modern statistical modeling, enabling transparent, reproducible, and extensible actuarial workflows. The core focus of HePriceR lies in the estimation of expected claims and their uncertainty. It implements multiple methodological approaches, including the Rusam method for expected claims, as well as comprehensive frequency–severity modeling. The package further provides technical implementations for common product design features, such as deductibles, sublimits, and benefit caps, ensuring that modeled claim distributions align with contractual reality. From a software design perspective, HePriceR relies on a structured system of S3 classes and methods, including dedicated hpr_pricing_data objects and corresponding fit objects. This design enables consistent handling of data, fitted models, diagnostics, and downstream simulation. On top of the fitted models, the package offers Monte Carlo simulation capabilities. Overall, HePriceR provides a cohesive actuarial toolkit that bridges actuarial methodology and statistical modeling, supporting both daily operations and advanced analytical use cases. This package is based on joint work with Herr Kompott. **🗺️ Location** Seminar Room DC red 07 / Sem.R. DC rot 07 (DC07A15) 7th floor, red area TU Wien Freihaus Wiedner Hauptstraße 8-10, 1040 Vienna ([map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/N8PSCZfdi97KirFY6)) **📍 How to find us** In the red area of TU Wien Freihaus, take the lift to the 7th floor. After exiting the lift, turn right and walk through the door. The seminar room will be on your left. Use this [floor plan](https://maps.tuwien.ac.at/?q=DC07A15#map) to help locate the room.

Join me for sunset portraits! :) We will gather at the park entrance at Sahulkastraße, then go find a place in the grass :) Come by yourself or bring a friend that would like to have their photos taken. Recommended are also drinks/snacks and blankets to chill. This time there is no limit on number of people. everyone is welcome regardless of age/skill/gear.

Sing your heart out for all the world to hear! Free & Fun Every Wednesday 19-22 Singen Sie sich die Seele aus dem Leib, damit die ganze Welt es hören kann! Kostenlos & Lustig Jeden Mittwoch 19-22 Uhr

**AGENTIC AI NIGHT** *AI Agents · Agentic Mesh · Agentic Swarm* Welcome to Agentic AI Night — an evening dedicated to the next frontier of artificial intelligence: autonomous AI agents. Join us at Web3 Hub Vienna for live demos, deep dives, and hands-on presentations exploring how AI agents are reshaping the way we build, communicate, and automate. From voice agents and agentic workflows to swarm intelligence and mesh architectures — this is where theory meets real-world application. *** **WHAT TO EXPECT** Each talk is 10 minutes + 5 min Q&A, moderated by Ruben Hetfleisch (AI Austria) and Ed Prinz (DLT Austria). Language: English. *** **AGENDA** 🕔 17:00 — Doors Open 🎤 17:30 — Welcome & Opening → Ruben Hetfleisch (AI Austria) & Ed Prinz (DLT Austria) 🎤 17:40 — How I got #1 at the Secure Personal Agent Hackathon → Bernhard Götzendorfer (AI Factory) 🎤 17:55 — Showing Political Bias in LLMs – The LLM Bias Watcher → Felix Krause (Klartext AI, AI Impact Mission) 🎤 18:10 — Agentic AI in the Real World: From Hype to Revenue → Ed Prinz (Co-Founder & CEO, NEOB Technology) 🎤 18:25 — Agentic Mesh: Connecting Autonomous AI Systems → Hernán Villamizar (EY) 🎤 18:35 — AI vs. AI: The Rise of Agentic Cyber Defense → Adi Reschenhofer & Hadil Krenn (CyberTrap & OwnItNow) Panel **From AI Agents to AI Colleagues: How Autonomous Systems Will Transform Work, Decisions and Human Interaction** *Beyond Chatbots: The Rise of Agentic AI, Digital Coworkers and Autonomous Decision-Making.* Panel Description *AI is moving beyond assistants and chatbots. Autonomous AI agents can now plan, reason, collaborate, and take action across systems with minimal human intervention.* *But what happens when AI becomes a colleague rather than a tool?* *This panel explores how Agentic AI is reshaping organizations, workflows, customer interactions, decision-making, and even human experiences. From enterprise copilots and AI workforces to creative AI systems and agent swarms, the discussion will examine both the opportunities and the challenges of this new era.* Panelists * Andrada Colceriu (Microsoft) * Mihai Cata (AI Factory Austria) * Peter Dimitrov (Anelia.Ai) * Gabriella Chihan Stanley (vrisch / XR Austria) Moderator: Ruben Hetfleisch & Ed Prinz 🍹 19:00 — Networking, Drinks & Conversations Drinks and snacks included. The perfect setting to connect with builders, founders, and AI enthusiasts from the Vienna tech scene and beyond. *** **DETAILS** 📅 June 10, 2026 🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM — until Midnight 📍 Donau-City-Straße 3, 1220 Vienna The Web3 Hub Vienna is located in DC Tower 3 (District Working & Event Venue *https://maps.app.goo.gl/QS2KCPaiid3yr7gR6)*, one of Vienna's leading technology centers, surrounded by renowned companies such as PwC, EY, Oracle, Iteratec, Tech Talk and many others. 🌐 Language: English Hosted by **NEOB Technology** and **Web3 Hub Vienna** In cooperation with **EY** and **AI Austria**

ZOOM: Heartfulness Meditation, auch für Anfänger(I)n Meeting ID: 873 0346 8880 Password: X47qQt

AGENTIC AI NIGHT AI Agents · Agentic Mesh · Agentic Swarm Welcome to Agentic AI Night — an evening dedicated to the next frontier of artificial intelligence: autonomous AI agents. Join us at Web3 Hub Vienna for live demos, deep dives, and hands-on presentations exploring how AI agents are reshaping the way we build, communicate, and automate. From voice agents and agentic workflows to swarm intelligence and mesh architectures — this is where theory meets real-world application. WHAT TO EXPECT Each talk is 10 minutes + 5 min Q&A, moderated by Ruben Hetfleisch (AI Austria) and Ed Prinz (DLT Austria). Language: English. AGENDA 🕔 17:00 — Doors Open 🎤 17:30 — Welcome & Opening → Ruben Hetfleisch (AI Austria) & Ed Prinz (DLT Austria) 🎤 17:40 — How I got #1 at the Secure Personal Agent Hackathon → Bernhard Götzendorfer (AI Factory) 🎤 17:55 — Showing Political Bias in LLMs – The LLM Bias Watcher → Felix Krause (Klartext AI, AI Impact Mission) 🎤 18:10 — Agentic AI in the Real World: From Hype to Revenue → Ed Prinz (Co-Founder & CEO, NEOB Technology) 🎤 18:25 — Agentic Mesh: Connecting Autonomous AI Systems → Hernán Villamizar (EY) 🔜 3 more speakers to be announced soon 🍹 19:00 — Networking, Drinks & Conversations Drinks and snacks included. The perfect setting to connect with builders, founders, and AI enthusiasts from the Vienna tech scene and beyond. DETAILS 📅 June 10, 2026 🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM — until Midnight 📍 Donau-City-Straße 3, 1220 Vienna The Web3 Hub Vienna is located in DC Tower 3 (District Working & Event Venue https://maps.app.goo.gl/QS2KCPaiid3yr7gR6), one of Vienna's leading technology centers, surrounded by renowned companies such as PwC, EY, Oracle, Iteratec, Tech Talk and many others. 🌐 Language: English Sponsored by NEOB Technology and Web3 Hub Vienna In cooperation with EY.

Humor, Drama, Leidenschaft – das ist Maestro, der weltweit populärste Improtheater-Wettstreit. Eine bunte Truppe aus allen Ecken der Wiener Impro-Szene stellt sich den Herausforderungen der Regie, spielt in unterschiedlicher Zusammensetzung Szenen und kämpft um die Gunst des Publikums. Und auch Du kannst Teil der Show werden: Unsere RegisseurInnen leiten eine kostenlose Warm-up-Session, wo man sich kennenlernen und warm spielen kann. Am Ende fragen wir nach Freiwilligen und dann entscheidet das Losglück oder die Regie, wer die verbleibenden Plätze bekommt und mit den bereits fix gesetzten SpielerInnen auf der Bühne stehen darf. Dabei ist uns jedes Erfahrungslevel willkommen! Du musst dich dafür nur zu diesem Event anmelden! Du solltest dir aber auch ein Ticket für die Show kaufen, denn die möchtest du sicher nicht verpassen: Ticket kaufen (https://maestro.viennaimprov.org) ! (Falls Du Teilnehmer wirst, erstatten wir dir natürlich den Eintrittspreis) Wenn du mehr über den Maestro wissen möchtest, klicke hier (https://viennaimprov.org/maestro-de/)!

Across the world, different cultures have the same word for the same sacred thing. In the Arab world, it's ***sufra*** — the spread that holds the room. Across Spain and Latin America, ***sobremesa*** — the hours no one wants to leave the table. In Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean, ***keyif*** — unhurried pleasure (the Greeks call it *kefi*, same ancient root). Across Italy and the Lusophone world — Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique — ***convivio*** — living together through the meal. In Southern Africa, ***ubuntu*** — "I am because we are." In Okinawa, ***moai*** — the lifelong circle that eats, walks, and grows old together. Across Malaysia and Indonesia, ***makan-makan*** — the easy, communal feast. In the Sikh tradition across South Asia, ***langar*** — where every person eats as equal, seated on the same floor. Eight cultures. Eight words. One truth: **the long table, the slow meal, the people who start as strangers and end as family.** The Blue Zones research — Dan Buettner's work on the five places where humans live longest and healthiest (Okinawa, Sardinia, Ikaria, Nicoya, Loma Linda) — keeps pointing back to this. Not the recipe. The table. The presence. The time. So let's do it. **What:** One long table. Food we cook together. Hours of real conversation — emotions, relationships, philosophy, and yes, politics — not as sides, but as the questions we all carry. Here, what usually divides a room becomes the ground we meet on. **What we leave behind:** Phones. All digital devices. None of the cultures we're honouring tonight needed them at the table — and the Blue Zones research is unambiguous: real longevity, real connection, real nervous-system repair happens only where we are not being scrolled into a loop. **What we bring:** Ourselves. Our culture. Whatever we're carrying. Whatever we want to share. **Open to everyone:** Whether your grandmother cooked in Beirut, Madrid, Istanbul, Naples, Johannesburg, Okinawa, Jakarta, or Amritsar — or nowhere at all — you belong at this table. The whole point is that nobody's culture runs the room. Every tradition sits beside every other. **Before the event:** A poll goes out, so we choose the menu together. **Now:** I'm looking for the right location — outdoors if possible, somewhere near Vienna. A garden, a terrace, a piece of land with trees and sky. If you have a spot or know one, message me. This is ours to build. Come as you are. Stay as long as it takes. *A small ritual before the ritual: a short call beforehand, 10 to 15 minutes. Not to screen you — to meet you. Every culture at this table starts a meal with a greeting. Ours starts here.* — Tom

### **Bitte alles lesen!** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Begegnungen jenseits von Small Talk** An diesem Abend widmen wir uns einer der vielleicht wichtigsten Fragen unseres Lebens: **Die Wahrheit über Liebe.** Warum sehnen wir uns so tief nach Liebe, Nähe und Verbindung — und erleben dennoch so oft Enttäuschung, Unsicherheit oder innere Leere? Es gibt Momente im Leben, in denen sich Fragen nicht mehr übergehen lassen. Zu Sinn. Zu Beziehungen. Zu Innerer Ruhe, Weisheit, Spiritueller Ganzheit. Zu dem, was wirklich zählt. **Wir betrachten diese Fragen nicht nur aus persönlicher,** **sondern auch aus philosophischer und spiritueller Sicht.** Was ist Liebe wirklich? Warum suchen wir so oft im Außen, wonach wir uns innerlich sehnen? Und verändert sich Beziehung, wenn sich unser Verständnis von uns selbst verändert? Dieses Treffen bietet einen Raum, um diesen Fragen bewusst zu begegnen — im Austausch mit anderen und in Verbindung mit dir selbst. Der Abend beginnt mit einem kurzen inspirierenden Impuls auf Basis eines Videos von Alan Watts über das vielleicht grundlegendste menschliche Verlangen. Danach öffnen wir einen Raum für ehrliche Gespräche, Reflexion und Austausch. Nach einer kurzen Pause wechseln wir behutsam von Worten in die Stille — mit Raum für innere Resonanz, bewusstes Wahrnehmen und tiefere Einsichten. Ein zentraler Bestandteil ist das, was ich **Soul Polishing** nenne: eine regelmäßige Praxis, mit sich selbst in Kontakt zu bleiben — und innere Balance, Ruhe und Stärke zu entwickeln. Nicht einmal. Sondern immer wieder — wie Zähneputzen. Ein erfülltes Leben entsteht nicht zufällig. Es entsteht durch Aufmerksamkeit, durch ehrliches Hinschauen und durch kleine, bewusste Schritte im Alltag. Du kannst selbstverständlich auch alleine kommen. Die Atmosphäre macht es leicht, in Kontakt zu kommen. Du entscheidest selbst, wie viel du teilen möchtest — Zuhören ist genauso willkommen. Du gehst mit mehr Klarheit. Mehr Ruhe. Und vielleicht auch mit einem neuen Blick auf Liebe, Verbindung und dich selbst. Für Kaffee, Tee, kleine Snacks und Getränke ist gesorgt. Beitrag: €20 (zur Deckung der Kosten für Raum, Getränke, Snacks und Organisation) Ich freue mich auf dich. Dieter Langenecker [www.langenecker.com](http://www.langenecker.com/ "http://www.langenecker.com") PS: Offiziell endet der Abend um 20:00 Uhr — und wenn du noch ein wenig bleiben möchtest, bist du natürlich herzlich willkommen. Schau' dir dazu dieses kurze **[Video](https://youtu.be/In8dqdxpCF4)** an.

💬 **Immobilienmarkt im Wandel: Chancen, Trends & Investments** Du möchtest mehr über den aktuellen Immobilienmarkt erfahren und verstehen, worauf man beim Kauf oder Investment achten sollte? Dann bist du bei diesem Event genau richtig. In diesem Vortrag bekommst du spannende Einblicke in die Entwicklung des Immobilienmarktes, aktuelle Chancen und wichtige Faktoren für erfolgreiche Immobilienentscheidungen. ‼️ **Hard Facts** 🗓 Datum: 11.06.2026 🕖 Einlass: 19:00 Uhr 🕢 Start Vortrag: 19:30 Uhr 🍽 Im Anschluss: Essen, Getränke & Networking 📍 Wo: MyHive am Wienerberg, 16. Stock mit atemberaubendem Blick über ganz Wien **⚠️ Bitte beachte:** Eine **Bestätigung deines Kommens ist zwingend notwendig**, damit wir das Catering planen können. Zur Anmeldung ist eine Mailadresse notwendig. Ihr bekommt einen QR-Code als "Ticket". 🎤 **Fachvortrag von Valerio Stoisser - Gründer und geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der Yellowbird Immobilienmakler GmbH** **Thema: Der Immobilienmarkt im Wandel** * Wie entwickelt sich der Immobilienmarkt aktuell? * Worauf sollte man beim Immobilienkauf oder Investment achten? * Chancen und Risiken im Immobilienbereich * Praxisnahe Einblicke aus der Immobilienbranche 👥 **Für wen ist das Event geeignet?** * Menschen, die praxisnahes Wissen aus erster Hand erhalten möchten * Menschen, die sich für Immobilien, Investments und Markttrends interessieren * Alle, die sich für Selbstständigkeit, Vermögensaufbau oder neue berufliche Perspektiven interessieren 💡 **Voraussetzungen:** Keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich, keine Verpflichtungen. Komm vorbei, hör zu, stell Fragen und genieße einen inspirierenden Abend mit Ausblick und Networking

Welcome Book Lovers! Join our Meet Up Group to find like-minded book readers! This event is for everybody interested in listening or sharing new book content or comment on it. You are welcome just to come for inspiration. You definitely don't need to read books at the moment. It is a gathering for everybody to find like-minded people interested in learning something new. :) Feel free to bring your own book with you. The event will take place at the volunteer organisation MUT. It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna. I am happy to host it there. MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event. If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you. This is the address: Rechte Wienzeile 37, 1040 Wien Walk until the end of the main entrance hall. At the end of the hallway you find a big green gate with a sign of the Social Book Club. Please give your best to be on time so that we can have a nice introduction round together. If you can't attend anymore please cancel the event to give someone else the space to come. :) Check out the Social Book Club Website for more content: https://socialbookclub.de/ Looking forward to seeing you there! :)

Genügsamkeit trägt viel zum Lebensglück bei - genauso wie zu einem nachhaltigen Leben für uns alle auf unserem Planeten Erde. Ab Februar laden wir Dich einmal im Monat zum Genug-Lehrgang ein, der vom Verein SOL entwickelt wurde. SOL steht für Menschen für Solidarität, Ökologie, Lebensstil. Wir treffen uns jeden ersten Donnerstag im Monat, 15:30–17:00 Uhr im „Lieber Ohne“ (Otto-Bauer-Gasse 8-10), um gemeinsam zu lernen, zu reflektieren und konkrete Schritte in Richtung eines guten, genügsamen und nachhaltigen Lebens auszuprobieren. Ins Leben gerufen wurde das neue Angebot unserer Mitmach-Region durch Angelika, die professionelle Transformationsbegleiterin ist, und die die Treffen gemeinsam mit Maja und Eva organisiert und leitet. Du würdest einfach gerne einmal vorbeischauen? Kein Problem! Eine durchgehende Teilnahme am Jahreszyklus ist begrüßenswert, aber nicht obligatorisch. Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos, eine Spende an SOL für die Bereitstellung der Unterlagen ist erbeten. Mehr Infos zum Lehrgang findest Du hier: https://nachhaltig.at/genug-lehrgang/ Bei Fragen melde Dich bei Angelika unter angelika.pohnitzer@leadership.associates Wir freuen uns, wenn Du dabei bist und gemeinsam mit uns den Wandel weiter voranbringst!

We will meet in a calm and friendly place ( Parc, Café, Restaurant) to explore together some of Jiddu Krishnamurti’s key questions about awareness, relationship, and freedom. There will be no teaching, no authority — only open dialogue and attentive listening. Everyone is welcome, whether you are familiar with Krishnamurti or simply curious about life and self-understanding. We’ll start with an open conversation around a theme such as “Listening without judgment” or “Can thought bring clarity?” Please bring openness, curiosity, and a readiness to listen — no books or notes needed. The spirit is not to discuss “what should be,” but to observe together “what is.”

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) You can drop your layers, bags & whatever else at Café Brenner before the run. 📍 Meeting point: 09:55 at Café Brenner (https://share.google/YQ03QVDuYaga5AFRm) – drop your stuff, say hi. 👟 10:00 warm-up starts outside of the building (Superbude) ➡️ Then we head off on the \~5K Prater loop. ☕ Post-run: coffee back at Café Brenner. ❗️🔒 The storage room at Café Brenner will be locked during the run – but please note: Neither Founders Running Club nor Café Brenner does assume any liability. **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

Rockville Vegans will be picking up trash on the outside of Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary as part of their adopt-a-highway program. Poplar will provide all the supplies - gloves, bags, and visibility vests. We will be parking just inside the gate as you enter the farm property.

**What generational trauma are you storing in your uterus? Do you find yourself repeating the same story of your mother's or grandmother's life? If the answer is yes, then this ceremony may help you break generational trauma passed down to you by previous generations.** **The Womb holds ancestral memories from past generations, and it can store trauma and imbalances affecting your everyday life. A balanced womb promotes regular menstruation cycles, fertility and emotional healing. During this ceremony we will drink sacred cacao and connect with our sacred uterus. Womb healing ceremonies are exclusive for women only , for all other ceremonies please check our schedule.** **What you may experience during this session:** -Activation of your womb promoting deep healing of emotional wounds, grief and traumas stored in your womb -Ancestral Healing and connection to your ancestors -Connect with your feminine energy and intuition -Ability to create self-love and improve relationships **What to bring:** -Your own water bottle -A Yoga mat (or use one at the studio) -A blanket ( or use one at the studio) -Eye mask (if you have one) -Comfortable clothes to breathe and lay down \- \(optional\) Small offering for the altar like a small piece of fruit or flower\. **About Jenny Perez Curandera:** Jenny is a full time Curandera and Shamanic Healer. Her core values are to LIVE IN HARMONY with great spirit, the elements, nature, animals and people. DO NO HARM TO OTHER PEOPLE, PLANTS OR ANIMALS. In the traditional Curanderismo that Jenny practices the foundation is LOVE AND RESPECT to the spirit world, towards animals,plants, people,free will and the elders who guard the curanderismo tradition (Los Abulitos de la tradicion). Curanderas Heart is located in the Westover Village in Arlington VA . 5852 Washington Blvd unit 5 Arlington VA at a walkable neighborhood with plenty of food options and street parking. Space is limited allowing all of our events to have an intimate vibe. Due to limited space pre registration and arriving on time is very important. \*\*IMPORTANT NOTE:\*\* It is possible to experience some side effects such as nausea, sweating, headache, and nervousness with overconsumption of cacao. Please consult with your doctor before consuming ceremonial Cacao. This ceremony is not for people who are pregnant and/or have a heart condition or if taking SSRIs medications. \*\*No photography, video recording, or recording of any kind is permited during the ceremony without prior written and aproved authorization from Jenny Perez, Curanderas Heart, and her legal team. Failure to comply will result in legal action by Curanderas Heart legal team. **DATE: SATURDAYS** **TIME: 1:30pm-3:30pm Doors will open 30 minutes early ARRIVE ON TIME TO SET UP YOUR SPOT. PLEASE DON'T KNOCK ON THE DOOR OR DISTURB THE SESSION. ONCE THE DOOR IS LOCK IT MEANS SESSION IS ALREADY IN PROCESS AND IT WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL THE SESSION IS OVER.** **Energy Exchange: $88** **Address: 5852 Washington Blvd unit5 Arlington VA 22205** **Info: WWW.CURANDERASHEART.COM** \*\*[healing@curanderasheart.com**](http://healing@curanderasheart.com**/ "http://healing@curanderasheart.com**/") **703\. 531\.7046 call or text** For more information, contact Jenny at: Website: [www.curanderasheart.com](http://www.curanderasheart.com/ "http://www.curanderasheart.com/") Email: [healing@curanderasheart.com](mailto:healing@curanderasheart.com) Phone:703-531-7046 (call or text) **\*\*\*\*Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds for missed, canceled reservations or if you arrive after session has already started\*\*\*\***

**Note the address says SE but it should be SW** HSLC is excited to collaborate with October One Vineyard for a monthly Yappy Hour! To support our local animals, please bring a pet food donation. Your monetary donations help cover much-needed medical expenses for homeless and at-risk animals. This event will be 5-8pm on the last Friday of every month at the October One Vineyard tasting shop in Downtown Leesburg. This event is free to the public, so stop by and raise a glass. HSLC will be on hand to answer questions and let you know about available animals. Let’s “cheer” up our local area animals in need!

Cacao comes from a tree that has been used by Mexican, Central and South American indigenous cultures for spirituality and healing purposes. The main characteristic of this sacred medicine is opening the heart. During this ceremony we will practice the sacred ritual of drinking ceremonial grade cacao in its purest form to open our hearts to invite ancestral healing. Ceremony will be followed by a soothing and relaxing sound healing for you to bathe in the sounds of vibrational instruments. Everyone is welcome to join this ceremony. In this Curanderismo Cacao Ceremony with Sacred Cacao we will respectfully honor the spirit of Cacao in the traditional ways from the Yucatan Peninsula. Ceremony will be lead by Jenny Perez a Curandera and Shamanic Healer who has worked together with her teacher and elders to facilitate Cacao Ceremonies in the most respectful way , honoring the spirit of Cacao and Los Abuelos de la tradicion (The Elders of the curanderismo tradition and guardians of the sacred cacao).\*\*\*No photography, video recording, or recording of any kind is permited during the ceremony without prior written and aproved authorization. No part of this ceremony or its entirety may be replicated or claimed as your own without legal writen concent from Jenny, Curanderas Heart, and her legal team. Failure to comply will result in legal action by Curanderas Heart legal team. Be respecful of this tradition and all the elders involved in making it possible to preserve this tradition and its sacred ways\*\*\*. Start hydrating yourself a day before the Ceremony \*\*IMPORTANT NOTE:\*\* It is possible to experience some side effects such as nausea, sweating, headache, and nervousness with overconsumption of cacao. Please consult with your doctor before consuming ceremonial Cacao. This ceremony is not for people who are pregnant and/or have a heart condition or if taking SSRIs medications. What you may experience during this ceremony: Heart Opening and Heart Expansion Connection with your heart and emotions Transformation Chakra Balancing Deep healing of emotional wounds, grief, and traumas Ability to connect to your higher self, and ancestors. Improve emotional balance. Increased feelings of joy, happiness, and inner peace Ability to create self-love and improve relationships. What to bring: Your own water bottle Comfortable clothes to lay down An Eye Mask or bandanda if you have one Your own yoga mat or use one at the studio Your own blanket or use one at the studio Optional:A small offering for the altar such as a piece of fruit or flower About Jenny Perez Curandera: Jenny is a full time Curandera and Shamanic Healer. Her core values are to LIVE IN HARMONY with great spirit, the elements, nature, animals and people. DO NO HARM TO OTHER PEOPLE, PLANTS OR ANIMALS. In the traditional Curanderismo that Jenny practices the foundation is LOVE AND RESPECT to the spirit world, towards animals,plants, people,free will and the elders who guard the curanderismo tradition (Los Abulitos de la tradicion). Private bookings are available for ancestral healings,energy clearing , energy balancing and tarot readings. If you would like to book a private energy session or tarot reading before/after ceremony send an email to [healing@curanderasheart.com](mailto:healing@curanderasheart.com) or text (703)531-7046 ( Visit our site for more information on our upcoming ancestral healing ceremonies, trauma release ceremonies, cacao ceremonies, full moon ceremonies, women circles, breathwork sessions and energy clearing ceremonies to bring balance to mind, body and spirit) Stay connected via IG @curanderasheart Curanderas Heart is located in the Westover Village in Arlington VA . 5852 Washington Blvd unit 5 Arlington VA at a walkable neighborhood with food options and street parking. Space is limited allowing all of our events to have an intimate vibe. Due to limited space pre registration and arriving on time is very important. DATE: SUNDAY TIME: 1pm-3pm Doors will open 30 minutes early ARRIVE ON TIME TO SET UP YOUR SPOT. DON'T KNOCK ON THE DOOR OR DISTURB THE SESSION. ONCE THE DOOR IS CLOSED IT MEANS SESSION IS ALREADY IN PROCESS AND IT WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL THE SESSION IS OVER. Energy Exchange: $88 Address: 5852 Washington Blvd unit5 Arlington VA 22205 Info: WWW.CURANDERASHEART.COM [healing@curanderasheart.com](mailto:healing@curanderasheart.com) 703\. 531\.7046 call or text What you may experience during this session: Improve emotional balance, Increased feelings of joy, happiness, and inner peace. Ability to create self-love and improve relationships \*\*\*\*Cancellation Policy: Due to the extensive time and effort that it takes to prepare the sacred Cacao there are no refunds for missed or cancelled reservations.\*\*\*\*

What becomes possible when different generations come together—not just to share perspectives, but to truly collaborate? This meetup invites participants of all ages to explore how intergenerational connection can strengthen communities, spark innovation, and create more sustainable solutions for today’s challenges. Each generation brings unique experiences, insights, and strengths—and when combined, they can become a powerful force for positive change. Through guided discussion and reflection, we’ll explore: * How generational perspectives shape the way we see the world * Where misunderstandings arise—and how to move beyond them * Practical ways to collaborate across age groups in our communities and work Whether you’re early in your journey or bring decades of experience, your voice matters in this conversation. All thoughtful voices are welcome.

# Cacao comes from a tree that has been used by Mexican, Central and South American indigenous cultures for spirituality and healing purposes. The main characteristic of this sacred medicine is opening the heart. During this ceremony we will practice the sacred ritual of drinking ceremonial grade cacao in its purest form to open our hearts to invite ancestral healing. Ceremony will be followed by a soothing and relaxing sound healing for you to bathe in the sounds of vibrational instruments. Everyone is welcome to join this ceremony. In this Curanderismo Cacao Ceremony with Sacred Cacao we will respectfully honor the spirit of Cacao in the traditional ways from the Yucatan Peninsula. Ceremony will be lead by Jenny Perez a Curandera and Shamanic Healer who has worked together with her teacher and elders to facilitate Cacao Ceremonies in the most respectful way , honoring the spirit of Cacao and Los Abuelos de la tradicion (The Elders of the curanderismo tradition and guardians of the sacred cacao).\*\*\*No photography, video recording, or recording of any kind is permited during the ceremony without prior written and aproved authorization. No part of this ceremony or its entirety may be replicated or claimed as your own without legal writen concent from Jenny, Curanderas Heart, and her legal team. Failure to comply will result in legal action by Curanderas Heart legal team. Be respecful of this tradition and all the elders involved in making it possible to preserve this tradition and its sacred ways\*\*\*. Start hydrating yourself a day before the Ceremony \*\*IMPORTANT NOTE:\*\* It is possible to experience some side effects such as nausea, sweating, headache, and nervousness with overconsumption of cacao. Please consult with your doctor before consuming ceremonial Cacao. This ceremony is not for people who are pregnant and/or have a heart condition or if taking SSRIs medications. What you may experience during this ceremony: Heart Opening and Heart Expansion Connection with your heart and emotions Transformation Chakra Balancing Deep healing of emotional wounds, grief, and traumas Ability to connect to your higher self, and ancestors. Improve emotional balance. Increased feelings of joy, happiness, and inner peace Ability to create self-love and improve relationships. What to bring: Your own water bottle Comfortable clothes to lay down An Eye Mask or bandanda if you have one Your own yoga mat or use one at the studio Your own blanket or use one at the studio Optional:A small offering for the altar such as a piece of fruit or flower About Jenny Perez Curandera: Jenny is a full time Curandera and Shamanic Healer. Her core values are to LIVE IN HARMONY with great spirit, the elements, nature, animals and people. DO NO HARM TO OTHER PEOPLE, PLANTS OR ANIMALS. In the traditional Curanderismo that Jenny practices the foundation is LOVE AND RESPECT to the spirit world, towards animals,plants, people,free will and the elders who guard the curanderismo tradition (Los Abulitos de la tradicion). Private bookings are available for ancestral healings,energy clearing , energy balancing and tarot readings. If you would like to book a private energy session or tarot reading before/after ceremony send an email to [healing@curanderasheart.com](mailto:healing@curanderasheart.com) or text (703)531-7046 ( Visit our site for more information on our upcoming ancestral healing ceremonies, trauma release ceremonies, cacao ceremonies, full moon ceremonies, women circles, breathwork sessions and energy clearing ceremonies to bring balance to mind, body and spirit) Stay connected via IG @curanderasheart Curanderas Heart is located in the Westover Village in Arlington VA . 5852 Washington Blvd unit 5 Arlington VA at a walkable neighborhood with food options and street parking. Space is limited allowing all of our events to have an intimate vibe. Due to limited space pre registration and arriving on time is very important. DATE: Fridays TIME: 7:30pm-9:30pm Doors will open 30 minutes early ARRIVE ON TIME TO SET UP YOUR SPOT. DON'T KNOCK ON THE DOOR OR DISTURB THE SESSION. ONCE THE DOOR IS CLOSED IT MEANS SESSION IS ALREADY IN PROCESS AND IT WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL THE SESSION IS OVER. Energy Exchange: $88 Address: 5852 Washington Blvd unit5 Arlington VA 22205 Info: WWW.CURANDERASHEART.COM [healing@curanderasheart.com](mailto:healing@curanderasheart.com) 703\. 531\.7046 call or text What you may experience during this session: Improve emotional balance, Increased feelings of joy, happiness, and inner peace. Ability to create self-love and improve relationships \*\*\*\*Cancellation Policy: Due to the extensive time and effort that it takes to prepare the sacred Cacao there are no refunds for missed or cancelled reservations.\*\*\*\*

**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.** **This dinner in particular will be very special as we celebrate America's 250th birthday. How better to honor a semiquincentennial of democracy that spending an evening practicing it?** In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good conversation and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy. Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds. **At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events.** Topics range from the political, to the "slice of life", to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also **suggest a topic** by emailing us at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com. Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can [give here](https://pushpay.com/g/restorationrestonumc?fnd=pO6G-N7oO7FH7Mp1u-x6mA&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl) or at the event. We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures. **Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.** BreadBreakers, an initiative by [Restoration United Methodist Church](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers) in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community. We are a collaboration between people of all faiths and stripes. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.