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Whether you're a passionate zine lover or completely new and simply interested, come join us! What's a zine? A zine is a DIY publication, a handmade booklet or pamphlet. (pronounced zeen, like the second half of the word magazine) You can share your art, try creative writing, make a collage, create a how-to guide, and more! Zines also have a history as a feminist medium, using their accessible format to uplift marginalized voices. Join this first event to \- explore/read some zines \- collect some zines for yourself \- make your own zine\! English and Dutch are both welcome. This is a laidback group with hopes of helping many socialize and make connections. You can come to chat or to sit back and create - any type of interaction is welcome. feminism centered, queer-affirming, neurodivergent affirming, introvert-friendly, limited Dutch-language welcome, limited English-language welcome

Plan: warm-up, drills and game. All levels of skill, experience and athletic ability welcome and provided for! COVID update: We follow RIVM regulations and as long as they allow us to get together and play, we continue with Saturday and Tuesday practices but we need to be disciplined about these rules.

Join us for an open, grounded conversation inspired by Tara Brach’s work on Radical Acceptance — the practice of meeting our thoughts, emotions, and life circumstances with clarity and compassion instead of self-criticism or resistance. You don’t need any background in meditation or psychology to join. We’ll explore accessible ideas such as: * The “trance of unworthiness” — the quiet belief that something is wrong with us * How resistance and self-judgment amplify stress * What acceptance actually means (and why it is not passivity) * The RAIN method: a simple, practical way to work with difficult emotions * How compassion creates real emotional freedom This is a relaxed, supportive space where you choose your level of participation. Sharing is optional; listening is welcome. The focus is on understanding ourselves better, building emotional resilience, and having an honest conversation about being human. Who’s this for? Anyone interested in mindfulness, emotional growth, or easing self-judgment. First-timers welcome. What to bring: Optional journal or notes, comfortable clothing, and an open mind. Tone: Warm, steady, non-judgmental. This is not therapy and not a meditation class — just thoughtful dialogue and practical insights.

✨ La Cumbipeña - last edition of the year! ✨ On Saturday, December 20th, we gather once again to celebrate music, dance and community in our cozy corner of Utrecht 💛💃 [@cafeaverechts](https://www.instagram.com/cafeaverechts/) We’re super happy to welcome Rosse [@rossienholanda](https://www.instagram.com/rossienholanda/) (Uruguay), a powerful voice with deep Latin roots, together with Ezi [@ezimusicnl](https://www.instagram.com/ezimusicnl/), one of our beloved organisers and musicians. Expect a fun warm up, live music, rhythm, joy… and a space where everyone can express themselves and feel at home ✨ 🕗 20:00–23:00h 📍 Lijsterstraat 49, Utrecht 🎶 Dance workshop + Live Music + Open Mic 🌟 Donation based — everybody welcome to join! Come dance, sing, connect, and celebrate the last Cumbipeña of the year with us 💛 [#lacumbipena](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lacumbipena/) [#latincommunity](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/latincommunity/) [#utrecht](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/utrecht/) [#livemusic](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/livemusic/) [#openmicutrecht](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/openmicutrecht/)

Come together, festive forest spirits! It’s time for our **Queermas Hike** through the magical winter landscapes of the Veluwe! Think crunchy forest paths, frosty heather fields, rosy cheeks, and a sparkling Christmas market finale with mulled wine to warm our queer little hearts. ❄️🍷🏳️‍🌈 ✨ **What to expect?** We’ll hike from **station Putten to station Ermelo**, covering about **12 km**. Expect wide winter skies, that quiet Veluwe calm, and plenty of photo moments for your most whimsical seasonal selfies. 📸 Our reward at the end? The **Veluwe Christmas Market**, packed with **local products, hot chocolate and mulled wine**. 🎁🫖 No devils this time, darlings: just **Christmas magic and queer joy in the winter wilds**. 🌲💗 **Practical info** 📏 **Distance:** \~12 km (about 3–4 hours including breaks) 🥾 **Difficulty:** Easy to moderate — mostly flat, winter-friendly terrain 📍 **Start:** Station Putten 🏁 **End:** Station Ermelo + Veluwe Christmas Market nearby *🤝🏼 Meeting point*: **Utrecht Centraal** (underneath the light cloud) *🕙 Gathering time*: **10:00** *🚆 Travel schedule*: Train to **Putten** (direction Zwolle) at **10:21** (platform 4) ➡️ arrival at **Putten** station at **10:59** ❗You can also travel on your own from another direction and meet us along the way or in Putten 🚗 If you come by car, you can park at Station Putten. Please arrive there by 11! 🚶🏾After a round of introductions, we start walking around **11:10** Pack your: 🧣 Christmas sweater /festive winter outfit 🥾 sturdy shoes 🍱 lunch box & snacks 🚰 water 🧥 rain coat/umbrella ☀️ sun screen 🏳️‍🌈 anything else you might need ❌ If you signed up and cannot make it in the end, please cancel your RSVP attendance so we know how many people will show up and someone else can take your place instead. Otherwise we'll put you on the naughty list :) 💗 A voluntary donation helps us to keep the Meetup group up and running :) you can either pay via a Tikkie or in cash after we finish the hike. *Hiking Queers Netherlands*

Let's spend a nice gezellige evening together in the best place for alternative music in Utrecht -> dB's!

Lieve leden, Vanaf 19:30 op onze oude vertrouwde locatie, MFA Safari Maarssen Dan nog een veel gevraagd onderwerp.. de entree! Vanaf deze post gaan we wel starten met de mogelijkheid tot doneren. Heb je het de afgelopen jaren naar je zin gehad? Overweeg dan te doneren, zo kunnen we blijven vernieuwen! Weet je niet hoeveel? Met 5,- kunnen we al een hoop. Bij binnenkomst op de club zullen we ook een QR-code plaatsen die je kunt gebruiken en natuurlijk.. de vertrouwde spaarpot. ## Tot de Gamenight! Board game fanatics and beginners, assemble! We host a GameNight every two weeks on a Friday. We have our own game collection that you can use, but we encourage you to bring some of your favourites as well! No entrance cost. We have coffee, tea and drinks from the fridge for low prices! Parking is free and there are over a hundred spaces in front of the building. Please use the stairs at the back of the MFA Safari building outside to get into the club.

I update the booking as early as Thursday; 5.5 euro is charged. Pay and in Please make sure you can make it then sign up. Please do not cancel the last day.

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Utrecht.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over coffee. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Join in for a morning of crafting & chatting over a drink at Cafe Le Journal. 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. All ages, levels and crafts welcome! And don't be shy, we have newcomers most weeks! You'll find us in the right-hand corner in the very back of the café. **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!** 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.

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.

🧃 This Sunday we get together to thank 2025 and visualize our 2026. You will make your personal collage, and take it home as a visual reminder for your wishes for this year. ✂️ If you have, bring magazines, pictures, books, texts, that we can cut. And your favourite scissors. I'll provide some too. 🔮 This is the fourth edition of this workshop because I believe in the importance of giving space to our creativity in everyday life, and receiving its magic. It really works ;) 💌 Invite your loved ones and let us know if you are joining. Donation-based. ✨ Hope to see you there! Thank you, Luz

Lieve leden, Vanaf 19:30 op onze oude vertrouwde locatie, MFA Safari Maarssen Dan nog een veel gevraagd onderwerp.. de entree! Vanaf deze post gaan we wel starten met de mogelijkheid tot doneren. Heb je het de afgelopen jaren naar je zin gehad? Overweeg dan te doneren, zo kunnen we blijven vernieuwen! Weet je niet hoeveel? Met 5,- kunnen we al een hoop. Bij binnenkomst op de club zullen we ook een QR-code plaatsen die je kunt gebruiken en natuurlijk.. de vertrouwde spaarpot. Tot de Gamenight!Spellenclub Maarssen --- Board game fanatics and beginners, assemble! We host a GameNight every two weeks on a Friday. We have our own game collection that you can use, but we encourage you to bring some of your favourites as well! No entrance cost. We have coffee, tea and drinks from the fridge for low prices! Parking is free and there are over a hundred spaces in front of the building. Please use the stairs at the back of the MFA Safari building outside to get into the club.

Why are we unhappy? Where does emotional pain come from? Studies show that people who suffer from long-term emotional pain have painful experiences in their lives that were never fully resolved in their mind. In other words, there were issues in the past that were not completely dealt with. This can include abuse in childhood, breakups, divorce, death of a loved one, to name a few. How do you know whether you have gotten over something painful? Here is an easy test: Do you still have attention on what had happened to you? For instance, do you still find yourself thinking about something painful that you went through? If you are, then you are not over it. In fact, in severe cases, people find themselves playing a "tape" in their mind over and over again. So how do you heal from your past? How do you stop the "tape" playing in your mind? In this meeting, you will learn a technique to help you with that. Come join us! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

Join us for the Saturday the 20th ... As we celebrate the year end in gaming !!! Day two of our double header ...

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott