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Bachata Lesson - Intermediate
Hello everyone !
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Ready to take your Bachata to the next level? This intermediate/advanced class is made for you! Refine your techniques, explore more complex moves, and develop your musicality while working on interpretation and connection with your partner.
👉 The trial class is available for **5€.**
**TRIAL CLASS REGISTRATION :** [https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant](https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant)
**📅 CLASS SCHEDULE :**
🔹 **Studios Micadanses (Paris 4th)**
15 rue Geoffroy l’Asnier – Metro: Saint-Paul / Hôtel de Ville / Pont Marie
**Tuesday :**
* 21:00–22:00 : Portoricain Salsa On2 – Beginner+/Intermediate
**Wednesday** :
* 19:00–20:00 : Tonicity & Flexibility – All levels
* 20:00–21:00 : Bachata – Beginner
* 21:00–22:00 : Bachata – Intermediate/Advanced
🔹 **Loft Lechapelais (Paris 17th)**
6 rue Lechapelais – Metro: La Fourche / Place de Clichy / Rome
**Saturday :**
* 14:00–15:00 : Portoricain Salsa On1 – Intermediate
* 15:00–16:00 : Portoricain Salsa On1 – Beginner
* 16:00–17:00 : Bachata – Beginner
All studios are spacious and equipped with mirrors.
**📲 INFO & BOOKINGS:**
* Tel : 06 27 48 50 88
* Email : [yous.dance@gmail.com](http://yous.dance@gmail.com/)
* Instagram : @yous.dance / @cami.danse
* Facebook : Yous.dance
* Website : [https://latinflow.fr/](https://latinflow.fr/)
Soirée jeux de société
[INSCRIPTION ICI](https://evenement-paris.kawaa.co/home/3558/rencontre/15809)
Viens faire une soirée jeux de société avec nous !
À toi de créer une complicité avec les autres joueurs ou de semer la discorde au sein du groupe ! :)
Que tu sois novice ou connaisseur, n'hésites pas à t'inscrire et à venir pour passer un agréable moment parmi nous !
📜 Déroulé : on te propose de (re)découvrir quelques jeux comme Dixit, Lucky Numbers, Imagine, des jeux classiques & des jeux plus originaux, ...
🌼 Thématique : jeux de société
😊 Organisateur : équipe kawaa
⏰ Horaires : de 19h à 21h30
👥 Participants : 30max
💰 Tarif : évènement ouvert à tous - minimum une consommation par personne
**INFOS À LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT :**
Ton inscription est **un engagement**, merci de nous **prévenir 24h à l’avance en cas d’annulation**. Le nombre de participants étant limité, si tu réserves une place et que tu ne viens pas, tu prends la place d’une personne qui souhaite participer à l’événement.
Les participant·es sont susceptibles d’être **photographié·es ou filmé·es pendant l’événement**. **Si tu ne souhaites pas apparaître sur les photos/vidéos, préviens nous en début d’atelier.**
Afterwork with internationals in Paris
*Hello everyone! 😊*
Join us to meet people from all over the world in a friendly atmosphere. Participants are Russian, Spanish, Greek, Italian, French, Ukrainian, Indian… They come from everywhere – it’s the international afterwork! We’re here for a friendly meetup!!!
💬 **Concept**
Internationals and Parisians gather to talk with everyone, in all languages! On arrival, ask the organizer for a numbered sticker. It’s also an icebreaker game: find the person with the same number as you and both of you win a free shot or a small cocktail tasting to break the ice! 🥂
You can arrive whenever it suits you, but the earlier you come, the better to enjoy the vibe.
📌 **Practical info:**
🕖 Time: 7pm – 10:30pm
💸 Free with the pass to collect on the free Socializus app
📲 WhatsApp for quick info:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye)
**How to join:**
* Check the exact address with the free app and free pass: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)
* Support the association to cover meetup costs with an annual membership card here:
[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html)
**Stay connected everywhere:**
🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/)
🔹 WhatsApp (info & reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye)
(Activate “Receive all” to not 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 & 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 🍴
It’s 100% free because we’re a non-profit association with the goal of creating friendly encounters.
✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass.
To better manage the number of participants, we rely on registrations with the free pass. Sign up only if you’re sure to come – we’re counting on you! 😊
📸 / 🎥 By joining, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Photos and videos may be shared on our social networks or used commercially. You may also share your own photos with #socializus
Cours de Tonicité & Souplesse pour la Danse - Tous Niveaux
Bonjour à tous !
Le cours de Tonicité & Souplesse du Danseur avec Camille est conçu pour booster votre condition physique et votre flexibilité ! Spécialement pensé pour les danseurs, il combine des exercices ciblés qui renforcent la musculature profonde, améliorent votre posture, équilibre et résistance, tout en affinant votre souplesse pour perfectionner votre technique de danse. Un véritable atout pour faire évoluer votre danse vers le niveau supérieur !
👉 Le cours d’essai est proposé au tarif de **5€**.
**INSCRIPTION COURS D'ESSAI :** [https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant](https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant)
📅 **PLANNING DES COURS :**
🔹 **Studios Micadanses** (Paris 4e)
*15 rue Geoffroy l’Asnier – M° Saint-Paul / Hôtel de Ville / Pont Marie*
**Mardi :**
* 21h-22h : Salsa Portoricaine On2 – Débutant+/Inter
**Mercredi :**
* 19h-20h : Tonicité & Souplesse – Tous niveaux
* 20h-21h : Bachata – Débutant
* 21h-22h : Bachata – Inter/Avancé
🔹 **Loft Lechapelais (Paris 17e)**
*6 rue Lechapelais – M° La Fourche / Place de Clichy / Rome*
**Samedi :**
* 14h-15h : Salsa On1 – Inter
* 15h-16h : Salsa On1 – Débutant
* 16h-17h : Bachata – Débutant
Toutes les salles sont spacieuses et équipées de miroirs.
\#\#\# 📲 **INFOS & RÉSERVATIONS :**
* Tél : 06 27 48 50 88
* Email : [yous.dance@gmail.com](http://yous.dance@gmail.com/)
* Insta : @yous.dance / @cami.danse
* Facebook : [Yous.dance](https://www.facebook.com/yous.dance)
* Site : [https://latinflow.fr/](https://latinflow.fr/)
Soirée JEUX DE ROLE ouverts
Une soirée fun et conviviale autour des jeux de rôle :)
Plusieurs tables, plusieurs univers. Entrez, sortez dans ces mondes que vous créerez avec votre imagination collective. Accessible aux personnes n'ayant jamais fait du jeu de rôle.
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**Merci de ne vous inscrire que si vous comptez venir. Nous vous demanderons de confirmer votre présence par mail a l’adresse hello@aubonheurdesjeux.com ou directement en message privé.**
**Sans réponse de votre part quatre jours avant l’événement, nous libèrerons votre place pour les personnes en attentes.**
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Prix d'entrée du café-jeux à 10 €, dont une boisson comprise et des jeux à volonté.
La boisson peut être prise à emporter si vous faites le Ramadan!
Nous ne pouvons garantir les places que jusqu'à 19h.
Badminton Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Sunday Badminton - 11am Open Session
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, though mainly intermediate players and below.**
**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.
Sunday badminton - 12pm Intermediate/Advanced
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 open session at 11 am for players of all abilities. See the separate event just above.
**Which Session To Choose**
If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start or ask us! We 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.
“Bubble Tea, Mahjong, Language Exchange and Culture: A Friendly Afternoon”
Rejoignez-nous pour une après-midi conviviale autour du bubble tea et du Mahjong !
Découvrez différentes saveurs de bubble tea, partagez vos histoires et expériences culturelles, pratiquez vos langues avec d’autres participants, et dégustez nos snacks et nouilles artisanales.
Ambiance détendue, échanges enrichissants et plaisirs garantis
**Ticket Standard – 10 €**
1 boisson au choix (hors alcool).
**Ticket Premium – 13,8 €**
1 boisson au choix (hors alcool) + un snack ou un dessert.
**Ticket Gourmet – 19,8 €**
1 boisson au choix (hors alcool) + un plat de nouilles artisanales
Join us for a friendly afternoon with Bubble Tea and Mahjong!
Discover different bubble tea flavors, share your stories and cultural experiences, practice languages with other participants, and enjoy our handmade snacks and noodles.
A relaxed atmosphere, enriching exchanges, and guaranteed fun!
**Standard Ticket – €10**
1 drink of your choice (excluding alcohol).
**Premium Ticket – €13.8**
1 drink of your choice (excluding alcohol) + 1 snack or dessert.
**Gourmet Ticket – €19.8**
1 drink of your choice (excluding alcohol) + 1 handmade noodle dish.
Cercle de résonance – Quand ton monde intérieur a changé mais pas encore ta vie.
Savoir intérieurement que quelque chose a changé.
Le sentir de manière profonde, évidente et constater, en parallèle, que sa vie extérieure continue parfois de s’organiser depuis d’anciens mécanismes.
Les choix, les relations, les cadres, les fonctionnements ne reflètent pas encore pleinement ce qui s’est transformé à l’intérieur.
Ce cercle est un espace dédié à cet entre-deux.
Un espace pour se retrouver autour de ce décalage, mettre des mots sur ce qui se vit, éclairer ce qui se joue intérieurement et entrer en résonance avec ce que d’autres traversent.
Dans ce cercle, nous prendrons le temps de se déposer, dans un cadre sécurisant, où chacun(e) pourra partager à partir de son vécu, sans avoir à se justifier, ni à savoir à l’avance où cela mène.
Un moment pour :
* se déposer réellement,
* éclairer ce qui se joue,
* écouter les résonances,
* traverser cet entre-deux à son rythme.
Je tiendrai l’espace, j’accompagnerai le questionnement et soutiendrai une mise en mots juste, au rythme de ce qui demande à émerger.
Si cette thématique te parle et que tu sens que ce décalage mérite un espace pour être traversé, tu es bienvenu(e).
**Infos pratiques :**
📅 Date : 21 février 2026
🕰️ Horaire : 15h
📍 Lieu : dans un endroit cosy et chaleureux au cœur de Paris (adresse communiquée après inscription)
💵 Tarif : Cette rencontre est gratuite. Une consommation sera à prendre sur place, à la charge de chacun(e).
⚠️ Les places sont volontairement limitées afin de préserver un cadre de proximité.
Une fois inscrit(e), ta présence compte pour le groupe.
En cas d’empêchement, merci de me prévenir afin que la place puisse être proposée à quelqu’un d’autre.
Au plaisir de t’accueillir !
**Qui suis-je ?**
Je suis Olivia Brijawi, accompagnante des passages de vie.
J'ouvre des espaces pour celles et ceux qui sentent que quelque chose a changé en eux mais ne savent pas encore comment l'incarner.
👉 1:1 · Cercles, ateliers, rencontres · Guides & carnets introspectifs
[www.olivia-brijawi.com](http://www.olivia-brijawi.com/)
Board Games in English / Jeux en Anglais
Come speak English while having fun! Beginner, intermediate or native, join us for board games in English.
The cafe's entry fee is 10€, which includes one drink and access to 300+ board games.
You can take away your drink if you celebrate Ramadan!
If you show up late, that's fine, but we can only guarantee chairs for this event until 7.30pm, after that it's first come, first serve :)
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Envie de parler anglais en s’amusant ? Que vous soyez débutants, intermédiaires ou natifs, soyez les bienvenus pour une soirée jeux en anglais.
Prix d'entrée du café à 10 €, dont une boisson comprise et des jeux à volonté.
La boisson peut être prise à emporter si vous faites le Ramadan!
Pas besoin d'arriver pile à 18h30 pour ceux qui veulent venir en cours de soirée, mais nous ne pouvons garantir les places que jusqu'à 19h30, ensuite ça dépendra de l'affluence :)
Sunday 5v5 Game - Le Five 17
== ABOUT ==
* This is open to everyone who RSVP (mandatory)
* We play casual and are open to any gender, age, and physical form, so far our demographics have been mostly men, between 20 and early 30 years old. Some haven't exercised/played for a long time (due to covid/confinements restrictions), and most of us are from outside Paris or even France, so pretty friendly and chill.
* Sundays for 1.5 hours, 2 teams of 6 (max) 5 in with 1 sub, rotating every 5 min.
* All pitches are synthetic/astro turf and have sidewalls that can be used to rebound (meaning no lines, probably more physical games)
== PLACE ==
LeFive 17 - 26 Rue Hélène et François Missoffe · Paris 17
* All pitches are open-air and covered by the highway above. They are also all accessible directly from the street/park
== RSVP, GUESTS, WAITING LIST AND CANCELATIONS ==
* The event will be limited to 12 players with a waiting list.
* RSVP is mandatory.
* Feel free to invite anyone, however, RSVP with guests is not enabled, if you want to bring a friend, share this event directly and let them RSVP themselves
* If you wish to cancel, and it's before the RSVP deadline, you can cancel directly here, if after, talk with an organizer first (so we can give your payment link to some else)
== EVENT BOOKING AND CANCELATION ==
* The pitch will only be booked as soon as the previous event ends
* We are subject to pitch availability. It's not guaranteed that a pitch is available since there are only 4 in total. First come, first-served basis
* Once we try to make the booking, we announce the confirmation or cancelation of the event
== PAYMENT ==
* Payments will be made individually through Le Five, using a credit/debit card
* Once the pitch is booked, it will be generated link with 12 shares
* We ask you to make the payment within 48 hours.
== PRICE ==
* The price is divided equally by everyone, so overall you should expect to pay 15€
== WHAT TO BRING ==
Le Five 17 now does have locker rooms, therefore:
* You can come pre-equipped or equip there.
* You can bring trainers/indoor boots/astroturf boots, NO soft/hard ground boots
* For the shirt, Le Five 17 provide light green/yellow vests, so you can bring any colour but if its close to the vests colour you will be assigned to that team (you won't be needed to wear the vest thought)
* Water
No other accessories are required, things like glasses, hair/wrist/ankle bands, sports watch, etc... bring at your own will/risk
== HOW TO GET THERE ==
By metro - (\~10/12 min walk):
* Line 14 - Saint-Ouen : \~ 750m away
* Line 13 - Porte de Clichy : \~ 950m away OR Porte de Saint-Ouen : \~ 800m away
By train - (\~10 min walk):
* Line C - Saint-Ouen : \~ 750m away
By Velib : (\~2/3 min walk)
* There's a station being built in the park but still not operational.
== QUESTIONS AND WHATSAPP ==
* Feel free to ask any questions directly on event comments
* We have a WhatsApp group that we previously used to organize these games and will be used to talk and discuss event issues/suggestions: To join Whatsapp group: message Miguel
RunUp ! - 7kms (tous niveaux)
Rejoignez-nous chaque samedi pour les Run Up !
Des runs conviviaux, gratuits et pour tous niveaux dans les parcs des 13 et 14ème arrondissements parisiens.
On compte sur vous ✌️
N'hésitez pas à rejoindre notre groupe WhatsApp Run Up pour avoir toutes les annonces concernant les runs :
https://chat.whatsapp.com/D25iKPrawdjEeTbn8Bd4V9
Badminton Events Near You
Connect with your local Badminton community
Spring Flex Season
**How does a TennisColumbus Season / League run?**
The league advertises the season dates and builds a queue of committed players for the season.
**Kickoff Day - March 26th**
The start day of the season, players are sent a kickoff email that contains important information about the league, the link where your league standings and players contact information. We guarantee 6 playing partners at your playing level, but have been averaging closer to 15+ partners in most cities. The number of different levels we run is solely based upon the number of players enrolled for the league kickoff. Typically we are running a Skilled-3.0, Competitive-3.5 and Advanced-4.0 in most cities.
**Your Task - "Flexible Scheduling"**
After this kickoff email is sent, it is the **player's task to communicate with other players**. Players should work with their partners to find an agreeable time and location to play the match. While TennisColumbus doesn't mandate your playing schedule, it is recommended that players schedule at least one match per week. By request of the players, we started to allow players to play 1 rematch per season. The regular season is all about playing as much as you can. As of Feb. 10, 2026 we've had an amazing 2,017 players play more than [20 matches in a season](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/info/MatchesInSeason).
**Where to Play?**
Play at your local free tennis courts, tennis parks, condo courts or tennis clubs. The league strongly suggests that players jointly try to pick a tennis court location convenient to both. We provide an extensive list of [tennis courts](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/TennisCourts), including # of courts, lighting, hitting walls, etc. We strive to keep this list up-to-date.
TennisColumbus sets up a must play dates to push players out on the courts. The final deadline is the date marking the end of the season, at which point players with 3-5 wins (Actually total is specified on the division page) will qualify for a post-season playoff to determine the league champion.
**How to Play?**
Players can use three mostly standard playing formats: 2 out of 3 sets, 2 sets with 10 point super tie-breaker or the 10-game pro set (First to 10, used when court time is limited). On Feb. 2018, we added Fast Tennis 4 game pro set format as a valid format.
**Playoffs**
Each season concludes with a playoffs where players with anywhere from 3 to 5 season wins qualifies for a single elimination tourney. The champion is awarded based upon the league [Prize Pool](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/info/prize_pool3). Each singles league champion also receives a playing entry into one of two national championships we run.
**[JOIN TODAY](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/join)**
Full price is $39.95 to play in a season. The earlier you sign up we typically offer discounts during these tough economic times. Just go to the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/join) and complete the short form. We'd be happy to find you dedicated tennis playing partners.
Bad Girls Book Club February 2026
**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman**
**This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.**
**An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.**
Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984.
All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia.
Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.
Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)
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
Starting and Maintaining Relationships
This is a free in-person meeting.
Let's talk about relationships in such a way that you can really benefit from the knowledge.
We can talk about
* Soulmates
* How to start a relationship
* How to maintain a relationship
* How to pick the right partner
* How to recognize the red flags
* How to improve communication
* How to avoid argument and fights
* How to increase trust
You ask the questions, we'll talk about them.
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 sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.


























