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Meetup #15 Claude Code For The Rest Of Us
Shaping our future with AI. Creating opportunity through AI fluency, connection and community.
No jargon. No hype. No confusing terminology.
**Join us for our next in-person meetup in London on Wednesday April 22nd.**
Our theme for this meetup is **Claude Code For The Rest Of Us.** How do you get those most from tools like Claude Code if you're not a developer? We are talking to knowledge workers, product leaders, consultants and entrepreneurs about how they use Claude Code!
**Where and When?**
* Wednesday, April 22nd
* Doors open at 18:00
* Talks start at 19:00
* 123, Pentonville Rd, London N1 9LG
**Talk: I Built A Team Of AI Agents. Here's What They Actually Do** ([Liam Darmody](https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamdarmody/), With Curious Growth)
AI agents are revolutionising how we work, but the conversation is too often dominated by software development and coding. What about the rest of us?
I'm a product leader who spent a decade managing human teams before building a team of AI agents to run alongside me. In this hands-on, demo-heavy session, I'll take you behind the scenes to show you how I built and manage a custom team of AI agents that handle briefing, research, writing, and meeting analysis. I give one agent a task, it pulls in the right context, and passes the work to whichever specialist agent is best suited.
This isn't a theoretical talk or a product pitch. It's a practical walkthrough of what works, what doesn't, and what I've learned about designing AI agents that actually do useful work. Whether you're a founder, a strategist, or a knowledge worker looking to scale your output, you'll leave with actionable ideas on how to treat AI not as a single tool, but as a capable team working alongside you.
**About Liam:**
I help senior product and engineering leaders fix the real reason teams fail. Misalignment. Through executive coaching, product advisory and strategic facilitation, I support leaders to rebuild clarity, alignment and momentum so their teams perform at their best without burning out.
**Panel: Getting Started With Claude Code**
This is a real "for the rest of us" event. In this panel we'll be digging into the ways ANYONE can get to grips with tools like Claude Code.
Liam will be joined by Maebh Booth and Miguel Luna who have been using Claude Code outside of software development to help them save time and make better decisions.
**About Maebh:**
Maebh Booth is a senior engineering leader focused on platform, developer experience, and the practical realities of AI across the full development lifecycle, currently working independently to help engineering organisations adopt it in a way that actually delivers value.
Maebh doesn’t just use AI at work she’s also created a team of agents to help organise her life, as well as fun projects like a cocktail making app and a geneology research web app.
**About Miguel:**
Miguel is a Product Leader focused on Cloud Native observability, systems thinking, and practical use of AI with search context.
Miguel has recently been rethinking the product role completely to get the most from LLMs including tools for cohort retention and funnel analyses, customer health signals, churn prediction, writing PRDs and one-pagers.
**Thanks!**
We'd like to thank our sponsors Leapter and AutogenAI for making this event possible. Also a massive shoutout to Matt Saunders who is stepping in as MC this month!
**Code of Conduct**
This event has a code of conduct that you can [review here.](https://aifortherestofus.live/code-of-conduct) By joining the community and registering for this event you agree to abide by our code of conduct.
**Providing Your Name and Email**
To register for this event you'll be asked to provide your email address. After the event you will be automatically subscribed to the newsletters from *AI for the rest of us* and Leapter GmbH. You can unsubscribe at any time (But why would you? They are really very good!)
FRIEND OF DOROTHY TALK: CONNOR MINNEY, FOUNDER OF GAYNS - BUILD COMMUNITY.
FRIEND OF DOROTHY TALK: CONNOR MINNEY, FOUNDER OF GAYNS
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TALK TOGETHER. MEET GAY MEN. BUILD COMMUNITY.
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This Friend of Dorothy event is about bringing gay men together in real life to connect, share ideas and build genuine friendships.
Join us at Boys Boys Boys for an intimate conversation with Connor Minney, founder of Gayns — a platform created to bring gay men together through shared experiences, groups and real-world community.
During the evening we’ll explore the story behind Gayns, the reality of loneliness within the gay community, and why creating spaces for meaningful connection has never been more important. Expect an honest and open discussion about what it takes to build community, why many gay men still struggle to find it, and how new ideas and initiatives are helping change that.
But like all Friend of Dorothy events, this isn’t just about the talk.
It’s about creating spaces where gay men can meet, share experiences and feel part of something bigger than themselves. Hosted at Boys Boys Boys, a venue known for bringing people together through thoughtful and social experiences, the evening offers plenty of opportunity to chat, meet new people and connect with others who are looking for the same thing.
Come for the conversation.Stay for the connection.Leave feeling part of something growing.
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Everyone attending will also receive FREE Cum Gummies and Muscle Gummies, courtesy of Friend of Dorothy Wellness.
All profits from ticket sales will be donated to Impulse London, supporting their work promoting sexual health and wellbeing within the gay community.
How You Could Become Motivated and Rebuild Your Self Esteem!
IS IT POSSIBLE: TO BECOME MOTIVATED ABOUT LIFE AGAIN;
TO REBUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF AND GET RID OF NEGATIVE THINKING?
Attend this meeting and see how you could possibly get some new knowledge to improve your life!
A personal questionnaire and private discussion to help locate areas of life that you maybe could improve.
A personalized programme for how you could do that!
Come and meet us and others that may be like minded.
Improve Your Life!!
Fems and Thems Social
Join us for our weekly Fems and Thems Climbing Social, a welcoming space for women and non-binary climbers to connect, climb, and have fun! Whether you're new to climbing or a seasoned pro, this social is all about building a supportive community and celebrating our shared love for the sport.
This is a relaxed, no-pressure environment designed to help you enjoy climbing while meeting like-minded people.
Open to all women and non-binary folks aged 18 and over.
Cost: £16 regular peak time entry at Bethwall Climbing centre (£2 registration fee might apply) + £4 rental shoes (chalk is provided
Come solo or bring a friend – everyone is welcome! Let’s climb, chat, and share some good vibes.
We can’t wait to see you there!
For any questions or accessibility inquiries, feel free to contact us in advance.
Shut Up & Write!® in Angel, Islington, London
WELCOME
A supportive, growing community for writers and readers. I organise and gently hold the space — and it’s been beautiful watching this become a regular place to focus and connect.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Focused co-working for writing or reading.
All levels welcome. No critiques. No pressure. No one reads your work.
Arrive anytime before 6:45pm to settle in.
Quiet session begins 7pm (write – short break – write).
Finish around 8:30pm, optional chats after.
Venue closes at 9pm — we must be fully out by then.
Please pay upon ordering.
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VENUE
We sit in the Literacy Lounge area (far right).
Food and drinks available to purchase.
Wi-Fi sign-in appears automatically.
Located near Angel & Highbury & Islington stations.
Free street parking after 6:30pm (check signs).
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ABOUT ME
I create from lived experience — rooted in care, healing, and meaningful connection. I try to greet everyone, even if I can’t linger long. You are warmly welcomed.
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See you soon,
Sara x
For full event listings:
ShutUp&Write!
Woodland Cacao - Earth Day special
We are gathering on this evening to honour Earth Day - with a special Cacao ceremony, that inlcudes sacred space & calling te elemental guardians Air, Fire, water, Earth.. and Totemic animal spirits of the UK. Once Cacao is prepared and we begin sipping, there will be drumming & chants to attune to the Earth, open our heart centres and connect to the Heart of mother Gaian (Earth Goddess in greek mythology). We'll then engage in some Eco-magic - sending protection for all wild life, safeguarding the environment, and ending wars and bringing peace! (This magic will be reinforced with magic at our World Peace day Cacao circle on 21st in September!)
* **Help Build altar :** Few of the attendees can help us build altar with logs, foliage, and lights and lanterns, statues brought from home.
**Cacao drinking in Tribal Cultures.**
It is an old tribal practice that works gently in heartcentre and energy openings in people. It takes time to work. It's effects are subtle, and can include a good feeling of wellness, connection, love, gratitude, mindfullness, positivity. So starting with groundedness, stillness, and balance is importrant in order to feel its effects.
**What we do in our Cacao Ritual**
We began Cacao circles in Hampstead Heath, way back in June 2021, with Freya Witch leading them (part of our sister group \`\`London Higher Healing' ) . A new cycle began with our Earth Hour Cacao ritual in March 2025,. Our aim is to hold these in woodland, so as to get closer to the natural environments similar to where tribes would do cacao rituals.
* *\*We are using Organic, Vegan, Ceremonial grade Cacao, grown by the Ashaninka Tribe in Peru\**
* This Cacao circle will have all our usual ceremonial aspects - Sage incense smudging & purifying our selves and altar area, then each person adding a spoon of ritual grade Cacao to vegan-friendly milk - speaking positive intentions for eco-magic. While cacao is heating up, we drum, dance, chant, and movement around the cooker/ cacao, as we raise energy. Then Cacao shared out and drunk by each person.
* Following this, a singing bowl (heart frequency) is used for each person, to allow them to work on their own heart opening; Attendeeds are then led in a short guided pathworking / Journey, and given silent time to explore their inner realms further - and allow insights & visions to appear, as well as energies to gently shift.
* Sharing Circle: Once the Journey has ended, we come together to sit in a circle, have some light snacks to ground, as we share any thoughts and experiences. (sharing is optional).
**\-\-\-\-PRACTICAL DETAILS \-\-\-\-\-**
**What you can bring**
* **What to wear** : Capes, robes, cloaks, tribal attire, masks, flower crowns.
* **For ritual:** Bring Ritual charms, crystals, talismans - to put on altar; also eco-magical banners & art works to add to our Eco-magic. (only affirmations in the positive please.. )
* **Food:** Vegetarian food / snacks welcome (no meat or alcohol). Flowers & lanterns & incense. Bring Picnic for your self, and some Food & Drinks to share if possible.
* **Practical** : Bring ground sheet / blanket or folding seats (for yourself). .Wrap up really warm. Cushion/ yoga mat to sit on. blanket, throw to cover your self..(if it becomes cold).
* ***Optional-*** Drums, rattles, percursion musical instruments; Note books; Lanterns / candles; Your own Cup to drink Cacao from. (we provide reusuable cups).
**Venue:**
Queen's Wood (nearest Tube: High Gate). This ceremony is held in a public woods, in the evening, in natural weather conditions , *So please do come fully prepared as follows!-*
**Meeting point :**
* Gather at The entrance to Queen's Woods, Queen's wood Road, N6 5UU .
* Google map ref: 51.580240, -0.142252
Mani (Facilittor) will meet & collect you, and lead all attendees into the woods, to a chosen ritual space, where the Cacao ceremony will commence.
**\-\-\- OUR POLICY \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-**
* NO Drugs/ substances, NO Alcohol at this event.
* For Ages 18+ and over only.
* **Health :** If you feel unwell please stay at home. you can attend next time.
* These woods are NOT suitable for anyone with mobility issues, wheel chairs.
* Inclusivity: Please be kind, compassionate to one another throughout the whole gathering. We are inclusive of all race, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+
We look forward to sharing our magic with you.
Bright Blessings
-Mani
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**History of Earth Day:**
Earth Day 22nd April- has been celebrated and marked by people of the world for over 40 years (since 1971). It provides a focus for hundreds of initiatives and activities.. from Eco-based fundraising, environmental campaigns, creating educational activities for those unaware of Earth’s ecological & environmental problems.. to magical or spiritual ceremonies to connect with Gaia“ the earth goddess/ spirit!
**About the Organiser :**
Mani, with Hindu roots, is an author, teacher, initiated Witch & High Priest, with 30yrs of Wicca & magical experiences. Since 2004, he has been working more and more in Woods, with rituals, covens and workshop. Mani has a Physics B.Sc degree, training in Transpersonal Psychology & counselling, and blends some Hindu & Shamanic practices into pagan rituals.
**Follow Mani (Instagram)**
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Knowing Who You Can Trust
Your survival depends on knowing who you can rely on. But how can you tell who your real friends are? How can you determine if a person will help make a joint venture successful?
Is there a way to predict behavior? Yes. There are fundamental elements to human behavior. When you know them you have insight into your fellow man, and just by observing how people act, you will know *everything* about them.
#### On this lecture you will learn:
* The important role of trust in human relationships.
* The Hubbard Chart of Human Evaluation—the tool to know true character and predict what people will do.
* How to evaluate others accurately and guarantee a more certain future for yourself and those you care about.
With the knowledge you learn on this course, you will have tools to know who you can trust and who you can depend on.
*“Trustworthiness is a highly esteemed commodity. When one has it, one is considered valuable. When one has lost it, one may be considered worthless.”*
*—L. Ron Hubbard*
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Guy Debord, Society of the Spectacle: PART TWO [Chapters 3-6]
***"In this complex and terrible development which has carried the epoch of class struggles toward new conditions, the proletariat of the industrial countries has completely lost the affirmation of its autonomous perspective and also, in the last analysis, its illusions, but not its being. It has not been suppressed. It remains irreducibly in existence within the intensified alienation of modern capitalism[.]"***
**\- Guy Debord\, *The Society of the Spectacle***
Welcome back readers! By popular request, we're bringing back (for a new generation of LMRG readers) an old favourite: the always-relevant Guy Debord and his masterful *Society of the Spectacle*.
This is meeting two, where we'll be reading the fourth, fifth and sixth chapters.
Find the classic text here: https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/debord/society.htm
Or an alternative, possibly more readable translation here: [https://files.libcom.org/files/The%20Society%20of%20the%20Spectacle%20Annotated%20Edition.pdf](https://files.libcom.org/files/The%20Society%20of%20the%20Spectacle%20Annotated%20Edition.pdf)
Often maligned as theorymaxxed nonsense but little-read, this slim volume is certainly dense with ideas - all of which carry as much relevance today as those half-forgotten postwar years when the Situationist International made its mark on the world, if not more. With the rise of the Internet and social media, the decline of literacy and the closing of the mass mind, the endless doom-loop of doomscrolling and bed-rotting, increasingly performative protest, the commodification of everything, the Epstein-approved culture war, and the theatre of spectacular cruelty that is imperialist colonial policy from Gaza to Venezuela, we really are living an age where everything that was once directly participated in has passed into representation. Every hand-grip one searches for to get some kind of grasp on the world seems to be a mirage; "participation" in anything, from politics to culture, has been reduced to fandom - limited to nothing more than expressing approval or disapproval through totally mediated social media platforms.
Above it all stands an utterly corrupt, irresponsible elite class more and more transparent in how it relishes in conspiratorial play, power-games with unlimited stakes for us and no consequences for them. Such a world where power wears a shit-eating grin and keeps us off our balance by endlessly[ "flooding the zone"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flood_the_zone) (in Steve Bannon's terms) with distractions so intricate they short-circuit the collective brain is exactly what Debord not only predicted but described in frightening detail, with more than a little bit of humour.
So let's dig in and find out: just what can we do to unplug from the spectacle? Is the spectacle even un-plug-from-able? Debord haters, cope and seethe: as a much more orthodox Marxist than he ever gets credit for, there really are some strategies in here. We just need to be creative.
Take care and happy reading!
Raynes Park International Cafe
The café will be open on Thursdays between 23rd April 2026 and 2nd July 2026 - but will not be open on 28th May 2026.
\*\* There will also be a **FREE ENGLISH CLASS** for 40 minutes - from 7pm to 7:40pm. \*\*
The café offers the chance to practise your English in a friendly atmosphere, where you can meet and make friends.
Thursdays, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at
Dundonald Church
577 Kingston Road
Raynes Park
SW20 8SA
It is organised by local Christians and during the evening there will be a simple meal and a short talk.
facebook.com/raynespark.int.cafe
London Philosophy Collective Symposium / The Paradox of Fiction
An open participation philosophical discussion. No previous philosophical experience necessary
Please follow the stated guidelines
This is a Philosophical Discussion hosted by Joel Janiurek.
We shall be discussing The Paradox of Fiction.
This event is open to all. No previous philosophical experience necessary.
The aim is to have fun, meet new people, generate interesting and thought-provoking conversations, have your horizons expanded, challenge your preconceptions and who knows - you might even learn something?
Philosophy is about conceptual analysis. It's thinking about thinking. It's not about empiricism or the real world. It's about abstractions, concepts and ideas.
In order to make the conversations as fun, interesting and productive for everyone as possible please follow these simple guidelines:
1. Keep it Philosophical (No Science, no History, no Sociology, no Evolutionary Psychology, no contestable facts, no personal anecdotes).
2. Think for Yourself (No phones, no looking up definitions, no name dropping Philosophers / books you've read).
3. Tangents are Cool (Don't worry too much if the subject drifts and you don't answer the question).
4. Keep it Succinct (Like this).
5. Be Excellent to Each Other (But of course).
We hope to see you there
Let's Discuss... Normlessness!
Within the last century, society and technology have changed rapidly. We have built tools to expand our reach, to build connections face to face and virtually, as well as tools to destroy each other. Technology is being built to engage needs we don't fully understand, often before the consequences of doing so are known. Examples could be the making and consumption of social media and pornographic content, or the rapid development of AI tools and companion at the detriment of work and social wellbeing.
Who benefits when you don't know what normal looks like?
If everyone does whatever feels right, is that freedom or just chaos with good PR?
If you get to choose your own values, are you really choosing, or just rationalising what you already wanted?
Is the real problem the speed of change, or that we never had great norms to begin with?
As family, religion, and work weaken as institutions, what fills the normative vacuum, and is it enough?
You may like this short video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRECGVsaRo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRECGVsaRo)
\*Please do your own research and share resources related to this topic in the comment section\*
#======# Donation!
Thank you for being a member. I have made a donation page for those who want to help with the costs.
[https://examinedlife.uk/donation/](https://examinedlife.uk/donation/)
#======# Group chat
We have a telegram group chat and here is a link for the front door:
[https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk](https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk)
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The Examined Life, "Let's Discuss..." session is an open discussion.
The format of this event will be:
13:15 - Free flow group discussion about the topic.
14:00 ish - We will be splitting into smaller groups for more engaging discussion about what interests each of you.
16:00 - End of the official meetup. Most often attendees stay and continue discussing up to around 18:00.
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Please RSVP if you can commit to attending and change your RSVP if something comes up. Inaccurate RSVPs can keep potential attendees on the waiting list and makes it difficult to plan for room sizes and bookings.
Art work: View of the Venetian Lagoon with the Tower of Malghera 1770s by
Francesco Guardi
80s Daytime Disco and a mooch about and lunch
Meet Bromley South 11am then go to The O2 for mooch about and lunch. Then DJ Gary Davies is doing his bit at Indigo at the Indigo O2 80s hits 3pm till 6pm adults. Go on O2 website tickets available at the moment are £27.87.
Is unconditional love real?
All we want is for someone to love us unconditionally. But is this even right? Is this even fair? If not, why do so many of us believe in it?
Walk for Soil - London - 25th April 2026
Join us for a vibrant spring walk for Soil! Wear Save Soil T-shirt (or green thing) and be part of a powerful movement across 25+ EU cities
Why it matters
Over 52% of the world’s soil is degraded. This decade is critical—let’s raise our voices and protect the future of our food and planet.
About Save Soil
A global movement by Conscious Planet, founded by Sadhguru, focused on reversing soil degradation through policy advocacy, farmer support, and public awareness. It has reached over 4.1 billion people and supports regenerative agriculture initiatives worldwide.
Save Soil is backed by the UNEP, UNFAO, UNCCD, WFP and IUCN amongst others.
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Duty vs. Results: What Makes an Action Moral?
When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches.
* **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain acts—like lying—are wrong regardless of the consequences; you can’t do a wrong thing for a right reason.
* **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are “higher” than others, and that good intentions don’t redeem harmful outcomes.
## Discussion Questions
1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie.
2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?**
3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome?
4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend?
5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles?
6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way?
7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time?
8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?
Fort Wayne Local Introverts Video Dating Night
💓 **Online Speed Dating Built for First Timers – Real Connections, Zero Pressure!**
**🔴 MUST READ: RSVP Alone Won't Get You In!**
To attend, you must: (1) Click your age group link below, (2) Complete registration, and (3) Finish the personality quiz. Limited spots available – register now before they're gone!
**📋 Choose Your Age Range Below to Register:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=community-of-local-singles-mixer-events&ar=18-32&face_v=7.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=community-of-local-singles-mixer-events&ar=30-46&face_v=7.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=community-of-local-singles-mixer-events&ar=40-58&face_v=7.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=community-of-local-singles-mixer-events&ar=55+&face_v=7.0)
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🤝 Tired of swiping with no results? Try real conversations instead! Online speed dating removes all the awkward parts of traditional dating. A friendly host guides you through each round, so all you have to do is show up and be yourself.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations
- First-time speed daters seeking a welcoming, easy experience
- First-timers who want to date without the pressure of face-to-face meetings
- Busy professionals who value their time and comfort
**How It Works**
1. **Sign Up** – Click the registration link for your age bracket above.
2. **Finish the Short Personality Assessment** – This helps us optimise your matches for the evening.
3. **Connect on Zoom** – No setup needed. Just click the link and you're in!
4. **Meet Your Matches** – Rotate through fun one-on-one rounds with Fort Wayne singles who share your vibe.
5. **Discover Your Matches** – We'll notify you of any mutual interest after the event. The rest is up to you!
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Hosted live on Zoom – guided, fun, and stress-free
- **Location:** No venue needed – just a comfy seat and a good internet connection
- **Host:** Your personal guide through the evening – friendly, encouraging, and fun
- **Vibe:** Light-hearted, easy-going speed dates with open-minded Fort Wayne singles
- **Accessibility:** Join from any device – laptop, tablet, or phone
- **Duration:** About 60–90 minutes of structured, fun conversations
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**How long are the conversations?**
Each round is a few minutes – long enough to feel a connection, short enough to keep things exciting!
**What happens after the event?**
We reveal mutual matches after the event. If you both liked each other, we help you connect!
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✨ The hardest part is clicking register. After that, we make everything easy. See you there! 💘 ✨
Columbus Women's Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group**
This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy:
[Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy):
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
[Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php):
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!
Fort Wayne Minute Dates for Busy Professionals
**✨ Online Speed Dating – Real Fort Wayne Locals, Live on Zoom**
We pair you by personality and age so every conversation feels natural. Each round is a brief one-on-one Zoom chat with a Fort Wayne local paired by age and personality. A host keeps the pace comfortable.
**Register under your age group:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0)
**⚠️ Important: RSVP ≠ registration.** To join, pick your age group below, sign up, and finish the personality quiz. Spots are limited.
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🎯 **Especially useful for:**
- 🎉 People re-entering the dating scene after a break
- Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations
🗂 **Quick details**
- **Format:** Live on Zoom – guided rounds from your home
- **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam
🧭 **How the session runs**
1. **Register** – Select your age group above and sign up.
2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Fort Wayne singles.
3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it.
💡 **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions — it keeps the conversation moving.
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✨ Speed dating from home — easy, fun, and personality matched. ❤️🔥 ✨
Compressed version with the essentials only.
Fast to read, easy to act on.
ASH UU Topic: TBD
ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio
TBD
Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!
Fort Wayne Meet Your Match Speed Dating
**🥰 Fort Wayne Zoom Speed Dating – Personality & Age Matched**
We pair you by personality and age so every conversation feels natural. Join from home, get paired with Fort Wayne singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host manages everything so you can just relax and enjoy.
**Find your age group below:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=heartfelt-connections-for-local-singles-meetups&ar=18-32&face_v=8.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=heartfelt-connections-for-local-singles-meetups&ar=30-46&face_v=8.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=heartfelt-connections-for-local-singles-meetups&ar=40-58&face_v=8.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=heartfelt-connections-for-local-singles-meetups&ar=55+&face_v=8.0)
**⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places.
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🎯 **Perfect for:**
- First-timers new to speed dating
- Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings
- Fort Wayne locals after personality-matched dates
**How It Works**
1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above.
2. **Fill in the matching quiz** – Helps us find your ideal matches for the evening.
3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show.
4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Fort Wayne locals.
5. **See your matches** – Discover who you clicked with after the event.
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Live on Zoom – guided rounds from your home
- **Location:** Online from home – no need to go anywhere
- **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions
- **Vibe:** Great energy, real people, authentic conversation
💡 **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions — it keeps the conversation moving.
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**Do I need experience?**
Not at all. The host walks you through everything.
**What if I'm shy?**
The virtual setting and hosted rounds keep things comfortable for everyone.
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✨ Real people, real conversations — all from your home. 💖 ✨
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.















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