Badminton

Dans un cadre agréable et une ambiance conviviale, vous vous exprimerez tour à tour en français et en chinois. Vous progresserez dans la pratique de la langue et vous ferez de nouveaux amis! 在愉快友好的氛围中, 你们可以通过讲法语或中文. 你们将在语言练习中取得进步结交新朋友 Suite au succès remporté par nos échanges linguistiques du jeudi, nous avons décidé d'instaurer un second échange hebdomadaire qui se déroulera chaque lundi. Le principe est exactement le même, néanmoins dans un premier temps nous allons limiter ces échanges à 14 participants ( 7 Français et 7 Chinois ). 报名 详细资料 - Informations et inscription à la page Billetweb ci-après: [billetweb.fr/echange-franco-chinois-bis-le-lundi](https://www.billetweb.fr/echange-franco-chinois-bis-le-lundi) **L'inscription sur la page Billetweb est OBLIGATOIRE pour participer.** Mettre "oui" sur l'événement Meetup n'est absolument pas considéré comme une inscription à l'échange. Au plaisir de vous accueillir nombreux!

As some of you know, I suffered a pretty nasty back injury last summer, and have been trying to be proactive about healing, relieving pain and preventing reinjury since. I know many of us in this group are working in front of screens and/or living a relatively sedentary lifestyle. I am pretty sure those factors contributed to my own back issues. Wanted to spread the word about [John Raven's SpineTuned](https://www.spinetuned.com/) classes as it has been one of my "quick wins" that doesn't require medication and has brought relief. John teaches his classes in English at different locations in Paris. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Join us for a specialist-led session on relieving back and joint pain and improving posture through natural alignment. John Raven, from [SpineTuned](https://www.spinetuned.com/), has conducted successful demonstrations at various health events, including INSPIRELLE's "Unstoppable You Coaching Event." This is a wonderful opportunity for Members who would like to benefit from practical solutions to everyday posture challenges. Experience how a few simple shifts in how you sit make you feel better over and over again. **An individual assessment** will show you exactly where the problem lies and what to do. This empowering, restorative class is for all ages and body types. You’ll leave feeling better than when you arrived—and with tools you can use anytime, even while sitting at your desk. **Spaces are limited.** **\*\*\*Please wear looser-fitting softer pants—jeans do not work well!\*\*\*** [John Raven](http://www.spinetuned.com/) is a certified SpineTuned instructor who has been studying the art of natural pain-free posture and movement for 17 years and teaching it for 8. As an expat in France, John serves as a bridge between the pioneering French experts and the leading American teachers of this groundbreaking work. With deep connections to both groups, he is dedicated to sharing the profound benefits of SpineTuned and ensuring its impact is passed on to future generations. Check out Spinefulness featured on NPR: # [To Fix That Pain In Your Back, You Might Have To Change The Way You Sit](https://www.ideastream.org/2018-08-13/to-fix-that-pain-in-your-back-you-might-have-to-change-the-way-you-sit) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Rejoignez-nous pour jouer au Tag Rugby ! Le Grand Paris Tag Rugby accueille des joueurs de tous niveaux et cela toute l'année. Le Tag Rugby, aussi appelé Rugby Foulard, est une version du rugby sans contact. Pour empêcher l'équipe qui attaque de marquer un essai, il faut enlever l'un des tags du porteur du ballon. Chaque joueur a deux tags fixés par des velcros de chaque côté de ses hanches. Au bout du sixième tag, il y a changement de possession. Le jeu se déroule à 7 contre 7 **en équipes mixtes.** Les séances du lundi sont en général composées d'un entrainement technique avant de laisser la place au jeu (~ 4 matchs). Les +1 sont les bienvenus ! Si vous amenez un(e) ami(e), n'oubliez pas de l'indiquer en commentaire. L'accueil des débutant.es se fait le **1er lundi de chaque mois**. Vous pouvez participer à 2 séances gratuites avant de vous inscrire. \*\* Terrain \*\* Nous jouons et nous entraînons à Vitry de septembre à juin, sur le terrain "cuvette" du stade Gabriel Péri. Vestiaires et douches disponibles sur place. \*\* Transport \*\* En RER : Prendre le RER C pour Les Ardoines. Le terrain est à 10 minutes à pied environ. En Métro/Bus : Possible aussi de descendre à Mairie d'Ivry (Ligne 7) et de prendre le bus 182 direction Villeneuve-Triage RER. Descendre à l'arrêt Danielle Casanova puis faire le reste du chemin à pied (5 minutes). Horaires : CityMapper ou https://www.transilien.com/fr/itineraire/trajet Stations Vélib disponibles juste à la sortie du stade. \*\* Horaires \*\* Rendez-vous au stade à 19h30, début de l'entrainement à 19h45 jusqu'à 21h55. \*\* Est-ce que c'est ouvert à tous ? \*\* Oui, tout nouveau joueur / toute nouvelle joueuse, quelque soit son niveau est le/la bienvenu(e). L'accueil des nouveaux se fait le 1er entraînement (1er lundi) de chaque mois. Les 2 premières séances sont gratuites. Nous demanderons ensuite une participation pour être membre du club et couvrir les frais indispensables (renouvellement du matériel, assurance ...).

Hello\*! \* Fancy enjoying a gourmet aperitif while practicing the language of Molière in Paris? Join our gastronomic aperitif dedicated to the French language for locals and internationals who want to help or improve their French skills. We’ve found a cozy venue with a small mezzanine, and our community is growing! Upon arrival, show your pass. \*\* Concept\*\* Come alone or with friends, and join us to socialize, share a drink, or savor a gourmet dish! Arrive at the time that suits you, but coming early is even better to enjoy conversations and meet more people! When you arrive, ask the organizer for a numbered sticker. Find the person with the same number and win a free shot or a small cocktail tasting to break the ice with other participants! **Practical Info:** Time: From 7 PM to 10 PM Free with the Socializus pass, which helps us count participants VIP Option: Support the association, become a VIP! [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025) WhatsApp for a reminder on the day Don’t forget to enable “See all”: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GYgNbDXz0L91xi7qKTyY51](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GYgNbDXz0L91xi7qKTyY51) **How to Participate:** Check the exact address with the free app and get a free pass: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) Help us cover costs and support the association with an annual membership card: **Stay Connected:** Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) WhatsApp (info & reminders on D-Day): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GYgNbDXz0L91xi7qKTyY51](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GYgNbDXz0L91xi7qKTyY51) (Turn on “Receive all” so you don’t miss anything!) Facebook Group –[https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Facebook Page – Photos, memories & updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) Become an Organizer: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) and get a free drink **Want to Help?** Join the volunteer team and get a free drink [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) It’s 100% free as we are a nonprofit association aiming to create friendly, inclusive meeting. ✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass. To better manage attendance, we rely on registrations via the free pass. Only sign up if you’re sure you can come—we’re counting on you! Come practice French, help internationals learn, or simply enjoy a gourmet evening in a friendly atmosphere!

Une soirée jeux de société pour rencontrer de nouvelles personnes ! Venez seul(e) ou en binôme et on formera des groupes sur place ! Prix d'entrée du café-jeux à 10 €, dont une boisson comprise et des jeux à volonté. ! Attention ! Nous réservons vos places jusqu'à 19h, ensuite ce sera uniquement en fonction de l'affluence au café. Par ailleurs, pensez à vous désinscrire si vous savez que vous ne venez pas, par respect pour nous et les participants en liste d'attente. Merci :)

* Zwischen 10 und 30 internationale Teilnehmer \* Wir treffen uns, um kulturellen Austausch zu fördern und Fremdsprachen zu üben. Heute Abend stehen Französisch oder Deutsch im Mittelpunkt! Um eine freundliche und intime Atmosphäre zu gewährleisten, ist die Anzahl der Teilnehmer begrenzt. Die Veranstaltungsadresse wird nur mit Personen geteilt, die eine gültige Jahresmitgliedskarte besitzen. Durch den Beitritt zu unserer Vereinigung erhalten Sie außerdem einen kleinen Trick, um die Teilnehmerzahl zu überprüfen. Die Mitgliedskarte bietet eine besondere Funktion: Wählen Sie eine Aufklebernummer, um nach Gesprächen mit anderen Gruppenmitgliedern einen kostenlosen Shot an der Bar zu erhalten. **Kartenkosten**: 5€ (hier erhältlich). ⬇️ https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html * Between 10 and 30 international participants \* We gather to promote cultural exchanges and practice foreign languages. Tonight, it’s all about French or German! For a friendly and intimate atmosphere, the number of participants is limited. The event address will only be shared with those who have a valid annual membership card. By joining our association, you’ll also receive a little tip to check the number of participants. The membership card comes with a perk: choose a sticker number to get a free shot at the bar after chatting with other group members. Ticket price: €5 (available here). ⬇️ https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html

Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong QI GONG GÉNÉRAL pour préserver la santé Composé de 8 mouvements, cet enchaînement à la fois gracieux et dynamique fait circuler l’énergie dans le corps, assouplit les articulations et entretient les fonctions des organes. C’est une excellente méthode de base du Qi Gong. Informations et réservations : https://www.tempsducorps.org

Réservation obligatoire sur Billetweb – places limitées : https://www.billetweb.fr/fusion-badminton1 Les beaux jours reviennent à Paris… et si on se remettait au sport ? Nous organisons une session de badminton de 2 heures dans un grand gymnase universitaire à Gif-sur-Yvette (91). Le gymnase dispose de **6 terrains**, donc pas d’attente et un rythme de jeu fluide. Ce n’est pas un tournoi officiel, mais ce ne sera pas non plus du jeu au hasard. Au programme : • Petit échauffement brise-glace • Rotation naturelle des joueurs selon le niveau • Mini défis amicaux • Petit lot symbolique pour les gagnants L’objectif : jouer sérieusement sans pression, dans une ambiance conviviale. *** ## 📅 Date Samedi 23 Mai 15h00 – 17h00 ## 📍 Lieu Centre omnisports universitaire Carole Vergne Gif-sur-Yvette (91) ⚠ Comptez environ 45 min à 1h depuis Paris centre (selon votre point de départ). *** ## 💶 Tarif 15€ (volants inclus) Location de raquette : 3€ (quantité limitée) 👥 16 participants maximum 🎯 Session maintenue à partir de 8 participants *** La session est ouverte à tous les niveaux (débutant à intermédiaire). Ambiance bilingue possible (français / chinois / international), bienvenue aux étudiants comme aux jeunes actifs. Un moment pour bouger, rencontrer de nouvelles personnes et profiter d’un samedi après-midi dynamique. Réservation obligatoire – places limitées. À bientôt sur le terrain 🏸 Organisé par FUSION citizen En collaboration avec ASECI

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from, **This 11 am - Open Session is open to players of all levels.** **If you are a complete beginner -** Talk to us first before signing up, and we can try to make accommodations and maybe have beginners-only court to begin with, with one of the organisers ready to explain all of the basics, such as serving, scoring, rules etc, as well as some pointers to help you progress. **Which Session To Choose** If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start, or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832), **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Saturday for a fun session of badminton. **This session is open for lower intermediates and above (no complete beginners allowed).** What that means is that you should have a grasp of doubles gameplay and be comfortable with short serves at minimum. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try to get there early to change and warm up so we can start right on time. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 12€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/nishuastic with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable for 40€ each year. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Nischay (0780827985) and Vijay (0767341832) **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group, and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and issue a refund, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancellations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones, and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from. **This session is open to intermediate level players and above ONLY.** What that means is that you should be comfortable with short serves to the T, doubles rotations, and smashes. There is also an 11 am Open Session for players of all abilities. If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. As such, we can and will restrict participation at this 12pm session at our discretion. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832) **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

Tous les vendredis à 19h, on se retrouve au Red Team, un bar à jeux asiatiques, pour découvrir des jeux un peu différents, boire un bubble tea et relever des défis façon Squid Game dans une ambiance fun et conviviale. Rejoins-nous si tu veux tester, jouer et rencontrer du monde 🙂 Every Friday at 7pm, we meet at Red Team, an Asian games bar, to discover some unique games, enjoy a bubble tea, and take on Squid Game-style challenges in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Join us if you want to try something new, play, and meet new people 🙂

Une soirée jeux de société pour rencontrer de nouvelles personnes ! Venez seul(e) ou en binôme, on formera des tables sur place. **\*\*Vous adorez les grands jeux comme Ark Nova, Projet Gaia, Through the Ages, et d'autres jeux experts ? Nous vous proposons de vous regrouper le mardi soir pour faciliter le lancement des jeux qui durent 3h et qui ont beaucoup de règles ;) \*\*** Prix d'entrée du café-jeux à 10 €, dont une boisson comprise et des jeux à volonté. Merci d'arriver entre 18h et 18h30 pour participer aux gros jeux.

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

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

**Our May novel is: *The Quiet Librarian* by Allen Eskens** **This month’s book is set in the 20th century and mixes historical fiction with suspense and thriller elements. It also centers on women’s stories and relationships. The novel is 368 pages in print or 8 hours and 12 minutes on audiobook.** Hana Babic is a quiet, middle-aged librarian in Minnesota who wants nothing more than to be left alone. But when a detective arrives with the news that her best friend has been murdered, Hana knows that something evil has come for her, a dark remnant of the past she and her friend had shared. Thirty years before, Hana was someone else: Nura Divjak, a teenager growing up in the mountains of war-torn Bosnia—until Serbian soldiers arrived to slaughter her entire family before her eyes. The events of that day thrust Nura into the war, leading her to join a band of militia fighters, where she became not only a fierce warrior but a legend—the deadly Night Mora. But a shattering final act forced Nura to flee to the United States with a bounty on her head\*\*.\*\*

We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)