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Badminton Enthusiast
Badminton Enthusiast
This group is for badminton enthusiasts who are passionate about exploring the connections between metabolism, energy, and exercise. We are welcome beginner plus, intermediate and advance level players looking to improve your skill or a seasoned player seeking to optimize your performance on the court, this group is for you! Join us for friendly games. This badminton session is a weekly event and it is followed with dinner together but it is optional. Since we have 3 courts and allowed the maximum of 24 players so that everyone signs up for this event will be placed on waiting list FIRST then will be moved to the joining list on WEDNESDAY MORNING. Court fee: It will be informed at the comment section by 4pm. Cost per person is either $162 (for 3 courts) divided by the number of players attended OR $108 (for 2 courts) divided by the number of players attended. My email address will be provided at that time for etransfer.
Unleash Your Magic - When You Are Seen, the Room Changes
Unleash Your Magic - When You Are Seen, the Room Changes
There’s a version of you that already knows. Knows who you are. Knows what you stand for. Knows you’re meant to take up space. Unleash Your Magic is not a fashion workshop. It’s an identity activation. On March 22, inside my showroom, we’re diving into what happens when your outside finally matches your inside. When your presence becomes intentional. When your clothes communicate before you speak. When you stop shrinking and start embodying. If you’ve been feeling the nudge… this is it. REGISTER at www.ByStaceyG.com ![✨](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t75/2/16/2728.png)
3/22 (Sun) 11:00AM JTIC 1周年🩵💙 Japanese English Language Exchange (AYCEランチあり🍣)
3/22 (Sun) 11:00AM JTIC 1周年🩵💙 Japanese English Language Exchange (AYCEランチあり🍣)
JTIC 1st Anniversary🩵💙 Japanese–English Language Exchange! We’re planning to go for an All-You-Can-Eat sushi Lunch Event after the language exchange**🍣** **★ If you would like to join, please RSVP ▶︎ [AYCE Sushi Lunch RSVP](https://www.meetup.com/jticlanguageexchange-meetup-group/events/313356332/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=261812088) ★** **【Fee】** * Attendance Fee : **CA$5.00** * Once your status has been updated from **"Waitlist"** to **"Going"**, please E -Transfer to **[jtic.international.community@gmail.com](jtic.international.community@gmail.com)** by **Friday 8 pm**. When sending an e-transfer, please include **Your Meetup Name** in the message section. **No Refunds** or **Carryovers.** Your participation fee will be used for meetup subscription, social events and materials/textbooks. **【Event Description】** * This language exchange is for those at an **intermediate** to **advanced** **level**. * This meetup is 2 hours in length, broken up into 2 sessions of 50 minutes each. * Intermediate level of study materials or topic cards will be provided. * You have the options to choose either free talk or use materials provided. **【Rules】** * Please **RSVP** by **Friday 8 pm** and make a payment. * Attendees who are not confirmed for this event and show up will be asked to leave. * No shows will be moved to the bottom of the waitlist for future events. If you are a repeat no show, you may be removed from the group. * If you are running late, please ensure you send a message to the organizer so we can keep a spot open for you. * This group is for language exchange. If you are joining us for other purposes, you may be asked to leave. **\*\*This is not a dating-related activity\*\*** * Disruptive behaviour, solicitation, or sales activities are strictly prohibited. Individuals who fail to adhere to the instructions of the organizer or staff may be subject to removal from the group. ​- - - - - JTIC 1周年記念 🩵💙 ランゲージエクスチェンジの後に、食べ放題の寿司ランチイベントを予定しています🍣 **★ ご参加希望の方は、下記よりお申し込みください ▶︎ [AYCE Sushi Lunch RSVP](https://www.meetup.com/jticlanguageexchange-meetup-group/events/313356332/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=261812088) ★** **【参加費】** * 参加費:**CA$5.00** * 参加ステータスが **"Waitlist"** から **"Going"** にアップデートされましたら、**金曜日の午後8時**までに **[jtic.international.community@gmail.com](jtic.international.community@gmail.com)** まで、イートランスファーにてお振込みください。振込の際は、**Meetupに登録されている名前を必ず明記の上**、メッセージをお願いします。払い戻し、繰り越しはできません。参加費はmeetup年間登録費、イベントや教材費に充当させていただきます。 **【イベント内容】** * このミートアップは計2時間のイベント、50分ずつの2セッションに分かれています。 * イベントの前に中級レベルの教材またはトピックカードを提供します。 * フリートーク、または用意された教材を使用し、セッションを楽しんで頂けます。 **【ルール】** * **金曜日の午後8時**までに**RSVP**と**お支払い**をお願いします。 * お席を確定していない方は、参加出来兼ねますので、ご了承下さい。 * 無断欠席の場合、次回以降のキャンセル待ちは最下位となります。No showを繰り返す方は、グループから外されることがございます。 * 遅刻される場合は、必ず主催者にメッセージを送ってください。 * このグループは言語交換のためのイベントです。他の目的で参加される場合は、退場していただくことがございます。 * 迷惑行為、勧誘、営業行為は固くお断りします。主催者・スタッフの指示に従わない場合は、退場していただく場合がございます。
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID19 Group meditation + free meditation instruction
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID19 Group meditation + free meditation instruction
We are a warm, welcoming community of meditators that offer meditation instruction and opportunities to practice meditation twice every week, every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. No need to register, just show up! FREE MEDITATION INSTRUCTION Perhaps you’ve heard about Mindfulness, or read about current research showing the many benefits that it brings. Maybe you've decided you want to learn to meditate, or you’ve tried it on your own but have difficulties or questions. We offer free meditation instruction in an environment with other new people. Our trained meditation guides will provide you with all the information and structure you need to begin your meditation practice. Wear comfortable clothing. Meditation cushions or chairs are provided. No experience necessary, no need to register ahead of time. GROUP MEDITATION SITTING - open to the public Every Sunday at 10:00am - 11:00am we have silent shamatha/vipassana (mindful/awareness) group meditation + an informal teacher-led discussion about meditation related topics Every Wednesday at 7:00pm - 8:00pm we have silent shamtha/vipassana (mindful/awareness) group meditation. DONATIONS (of any amount) are gratefully accepted. We are a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that relies on your donations to support all that we offer. SUNDAY TALKS - every week after Sunday meditation After meditation we offer tea and a 45 min. informal group discussion lead by an experienced teacher. Topics are wide-ranging, but in each one we have the opportunity to learn how Mindful/Awareness meditation skills can bring more resources, resilience and calm to our everyday experiences. For more information about our meditation community and the Courses and Retreats we offer, please visit https://mississauga.shambhala.org/programs/
PaintPix & Chiiiiilllll
PaintPix & Chiiiiilllll
Let your creative juices flow freely in a judgment-free art session hosted by Kieran Hayes, volunteer at Wishbone (aka The Sunday Guy). BYOM \(bring your own materials\) or feel free to use what's available at The Lab \| Vegutainment & Business Centre \(sibling to Wishbone Animal Rights Lab\)\. All skill levels from zero to Picasso are welcome. We are a default-vegan centre, so if you're bringing food and/or drink, it must be plant-based only. Wishbone and The Lab are volunteer-run and largely self-funded. Donations permit us to host more community-building events, develop more programming, conduct more workshops, create more content, purchase more equipment & literature, and of course cover our operating costs.
Church & Lunch
Church & Lunch
Come to our church on Sunday! We’re a welcoming bunch. Our website is nlife.ca
🏓 Sunday Pickleball + Games Hangout
🏓 Sunday Pickleball + Games Hangout
Join us for a relaxed Sunday afternoon of pickleball + classic table games. Play pickleball for $7 While waiting for court time, enjoy FREE access to: 🏓 Table tennis (ping pong) 🎱 Billiards / pool tables 🎯 Other table games available at the venue No standing around. No awkward downtime. Always something to play.

Bamboo Events This Week

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Start Spring with Dim Sum at this Top Dim Sum Restaurant (Spadina Ave.)
Start Spring with Dim Sum at this Top Dim Sum Restaurant (Spadina Ave.)
**On Sunday 22nd March, start Spring with some yummy Dim Sum.** I have been going to this place for over 20 years, and have shared with many meetup groups, so hope you will join us. Rol Sans moved to it's new address almost 2 years ago, and I am looking forward to this modern location with their endless all-day dim sum menu. Framed pictures of their bestsellers (and also mine) are above. Note: This will be a shared experience at the table. **COST** Dim Sum: Cost + Tip + Taxes will be divided equally amongst attendees Organizer Meetup fee: $5 **SIGNING-UP** * RSVP Yes and the system will add you to the wait list * To secure your seat, a $10 etransfer (includes $5 meetup fee) is required to hold a seat at the table. Attendees will receive $5 back at the end of dim sum - there are no refunds for cancellations or no shows. * Once you are on the waitlist, I will message you my email for the etransfer. * Once the transfer is complete, I will move you to attending. * A reminder will be sent the night before with my cell and all meetup details. Make sure you set up your communication settings to receive. RSVPs close 2 days prior. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me at: 11:45am inside the front doors of Rol Sans at 388 Spadina Ave.** Please wait for me to arrive, and do not sit on your own prior, so we can get the table requested. Length: 1 hour 45mins Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after.
Mandarin-English Exchange (Sunday)
Mandarin-English Exchange (Sunday)
【College Park food court is closed again, so we change the location to the food court in Aura Concourse(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON), near the College Station.】 I am helping organize a mandarin-english language exchange downtown. If you want to improve your Mandarin/English, feel free to come by downtown and meet others to practise your language. There will be native Mandarin and English speakers to help you! Or you can share your language skills with others! Every Sunday 3:00pm-5:00pm Aura Concourse(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON) [ Please find a table with "meetup" label (like the Featured photo).] [ Usually in front of the pharmacy ] —————————————— 大家好: 【College Park的food court又给封了,所以我们把活动地点换到了 Aura Concourse的food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON),靠近College Station。】 我正在组织一场中英文交流活动。如果你想提高你的普通话或者英语,那就快来参加吧!你可以在这里认识很多母语为普通话或者英语的新朋友!他们都非常乐于帮你提高你的中英文表达能力!也欢迎你同我们一起分享你的语言技巧! 谢谢! 每周日 3:00pm-5:00pm Aura Concourse food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON) 【请找到一张桌子,桌上有张纸,写着“Meetup”。】 【位置通常在药房前面】 ———————————————— 大家好: 【College Park的food court又給封了,所以我們把活動地點換到了Aura Concourse的food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON),靠近College 】 我正在組織一場中英文交流活動。如果你想提高你的國語或者英語,那就快來參加吧!你可以在這裡認識很多母語為國語或者英語的新朋友!他們都非常樂於幫你提高你的中英文表達能力!也歡迎你同我們一起分享你的語言技巧! 謝謝! 每週日 3:00pm-5:00pm Aura Concourse food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON) 【請找到一張桌子,桌上有張紙,寫著“Meetup”】 【位置通常會在藥房前面】
[満席] 3/22 (Sun) 1:30 PM JTIC 1周年💐感謝イベント🩵💙JTIC 1st Anniversary💐
[満席] 3/22 (Sun) 1:30 PM JTIC 1周年💐感謝イベント🩵💙JTIC 1st Anniversary💐
**🩵JTIC 1st Anniversary💐Appreciation Party [English] 🩵** * **Date**: March 22 (Sunday) 1:30 PM * **Location**: Ichiban Asian All You Can Eat North York (5095 Yonge St Suite A9A) * **Event fee**: No event fee for JTIC! You’ll simply **pay your own bill** at the restaurant. Lunch AYCE is $29.99 + tax & tip. **🚨🚨Please avoid no-shows or cancellations after March 14, as I will be confirming the reservation and the restaurant will reserve a large table for our group🚨🚨** [Important Notes] * This event is exclusively for those who have joined JTIC Language Exchange at least **twice**. Seats are limited — Regular members will be prioritized as a thank-you for your continued support! * Alcohol can be ordered at your own cost — please drink responsibly. Disruptive behavior may result in being asked to leave, and future participation in JTIC events may be restricted. * Photos may be taken for our social media during the event. If you prefer not to appear in photos, please let the organizer know. ★ If you join ["the 11:00 AM JTIC Language Exchange"](https://www.meetup.com/jticlanguageexchange-meetup-group/events/313383499/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=261812088) before the AYCE Sushi Lunch, you will be given priority★ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **💙JTIC 1周年記念💐感謝イベント [日本語] 💙** * **開催日**: 3月22日(日)1:30 PM * **場所**: Ichiban Asian All You Can Eat North York (5095 Yonge St Suite A9A) * **参加費**: JTICのイベント参加費は無料です!レストランでのご自身のお食事代のみお支払いください。ランチAYCEは **$29.99 + 税金・チップ** となります。 **🚨🚨3月14日以降のキャンセルおよび無断欠席はご遠慮ください。事前に予約を確定し、レストランに大きなテーブルを確保をして頂いております。ご理解とご協力をお願いいたします🚨🚨** [注意事項] * JTIC Language Exchangeに少なくとも**2回以上**ご参加いただいた方限定となります。席数限りあり。日頃の感謝を込めて、普段から参加して頂いているレギュラーメンバーは優先とします! * アルコールの注文は各自のご負担となります。飲酒は節度を守ってお楽しみ下さい。迷惑行為があった場合、退場および今後のイベント参加をお断りする場合があります。 * 当日はSNS用に写真撮影を行う場合があります。写真に写りたくない方は事前にオーガナイザーへお知らせ下さい。 ★["11:00 AM開催のJTICランゲージエクスチェンジ"](https://www.meetup.com/jticlanguageexchange-meetup-group/events/313383499/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=261812088)にご参加いただいた方は、AYCE寿司ランチを優先的にご案内いたします★
9AM Sunday  Morning Badminton @ CA Badminton
9AM Sunday Morning Badminton @ CA Badminton
Cost: $16 per person (includes feather birdies). Plastic birdies are available upon request. Payment: Cash is preferred and should be made before playing. E-Transfer (EMT) or debit card payments are accepted (plus applicable taxes). Time: Sundays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: 1370 Birchmount Rd, Unit #6 (Closest intersection: Birchmount Rd & Lawrence Ave) Requirements: Racquets: Bring your own racquet. Rentals are available at the club if needed. Shoes: Please bring indoor gym shoes and change into them at the club before entering the courts. Winter Reminder: Ensure you change into court shoes before stepping onto the courts during the winter months. Rules and Guidelines: No outside food is allowed. This meetup is open to players of all skill levels (beginner to advanced). The primary purpose is to play friendly doubles games. This event is not intended for singles matches or formal training sessions. Attendance is capped based on court availability. Waitlisted participants may be moved to the confirmed list as space allows, with priority given to regular attendees and those with reliable RSVP history. No Drop-ins: Only individuals on the confirmed “Going” list are allowed to attend. Unregistered participants will be asked to leave. Cancellation Policy: Please cancel at least 48 hours in advance if you cannot attend. Failure to do so will result in being marked as a no-show. Repeated no-shows may lead to removal from future “Going” lists.
O Higan Service
O Higan Service
The Toronto Temple will celebrate O Higan in March on the 22nd. Rev. Faulconer will be in Toronto for this event. O Higan is held twice a year at the spring and fall equinox. During this time we pray for our ancestors as a practice of DANA (giving). Please join us for this service.
Exotic Asia Thailand Viet Nam Malaysia Singapore 5 Days to SAVE (905) 471 7843
Exotic Asia Thailand Viet Nam Malaysia Singapore 5 Days to SAVE (905) 471 7843
**11 DAYS -8 PORTS MARCH 22 TO APRIL 2 2026 EXOTIC ASIA - Opportunity to Add 2 extra days pre cruise Bangkok Thailand and 2 days post cruise Singapore** **AIR AMAZING PRICING ONLY $1252.60 FROM TORONTO TO THAILAND AND SINGAPORE TO TORONTO includes all taxes and fees! You can fly from all major airports in Canada and the U.S,** **FOR 5 DAYS ONLY (until Friday February 22) SAVE AN EXTRA $250.00 OFF YOUR CABIN** **(905) 471 7843** **ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR ITINERARIES VISITING 8 DIFFERENT PORTS + UP TO 5 POTENTIAL DAYS IN THAILAND - LONG PORT DAYS - VISITS TO THE LOVED PORTS OF SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR/MAYLASIA** **THAILAND - VIET NAM AND MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE** **MOST REQUESTED DESTINATION THAILAND I HAVE RECEIVED THIS YEAR - AND YOU WILL SEE 3 PORTS ON THIS CRUISE AND BE ABLE TO SPEND TWO EXTRA NIGHTS AT A GROUP HOTEL. Total 5 Nights!** **PREMIUM CABINS** **FREE $$$ SAVE $250.00 OFF THE PRICE OF YOUR CABIN - PLEASE CALL ME BEFORE FRIDAY AUGUST 22 AT 5:00pm** **Call me at (905) 471 7843** Come set sail to extraordinary wonders in Southeast Asia with Norwegian. During your overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), explore an underground labyrinth on a tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels or stay above ground to take in the highlights of the bustling city. In Port Klang, you can get a bird's eye view of Malaysia's capital from the observation deck of Kuala Lumpur Tower and experience why Kuala Lampur is called the Garden City on a tour of its colourful gardens and parks. Then visit Phuket's historic Buddhist temples, recline on some of Thailand's most popular beaches and dive into a vibrant underwater world on a snorkeling trip. Temperatures will be between 25 and 28C PORTS OF CALL Sunday Bangkok (Laem Chabang) THAILAND 7:00pm Monday Ko Samui THAILAND 9:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday Fun Day at Sea Wednesday Ho Chi Minh City VIETNAM7:00am to 11:00pm Thursday Fun Day at Sea Friday Fun Day at Sea Saturday Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Sunday Penang MALAYSIA 8:00am to 9:00pm Monday Langkawi MALYSIA 7:00am to 7:00pm Tuesday Phuket THAILAND 7:00am to 7:00pm Wednesday At Sea Thursday Singapore SINGAPORE 7:00am PRICING - Based on Double Occupancy per person Canadian $$ BEST LOCATION INSIDE CABIN -Including Port Charges and Taxes $3397.73 BEST LOCATION OCEAN VIEW - Including Port Charges and Taxes $3548.14 BEST LOCATION BALCONY -Including Port Charges and Taxes $5817.79 Only Solo Inside left $5992.53 Final Payment November 22 MORE AT SEA PERKS INCLUDED Inside Cabin 2 Perks Ocean View Cabin and above 4 perks. Package A Free M0RE AT SEA Beverage or Soda Package \* 21and younger only Premium Beverage Package\* Gratuities extra Ultimate Specialty Dining Package - 2 Dinner \* Gratuities extra (Balcony 3 Dinner) $50.00 US Shore Excursion Package per cabin per port = 8 Ports = up to $400.00 U.S. total Internet Package - 150 Minutes per Person Or Package B Free at Sea Perks $100.00 US On Board Credit per cabin $50.00 US Shore Excursion Package per cabin per port 8 Ports = 8 x $50.00 U.S. = $400.00 U.S Internet Package - 150.00 minutes per person 10 Professional Photo Package per cabin Hope you can join us for this incredible vacation 20percent Gratuity on Dining and Beverage Package Staff Gratuity not included CANCELLATION:POLICY - Days to Voyage 119 to 91 Days - 25% Penalty 90 - 61 Days Days -50% Penalty 60- 31 Days -75% Penalty 30 Days or less 100% Penalty. FLIGHT NOTE You can fly up to 2 days pre and or post - Once you make payment for your flight on November 22 no changes can be made to your flight schedule. You will receive your flight 30 + days before the cruise Any questions please call me at (905) 471 7843 LeeAnn Jensen is affiliated with Nexion Canada, ULC 380 Wellington Street, Tower B, 6th Floor, London, ON N6A 5B5 HQ Phone # 519.660.6966 TICO Registration # 1549342 CRUISE FIRST Deposit $250.00 to hold your cabin and Norwegian will match it with $250.00 FREE money - your deposit becomes $500.00 If you have to cancel you keep the FREE money and the full $500.00 is deposited to your Latitude Account for a future cruise - no expiry date. It is not returned to your credit card. BOOKING I need Credit Card and Expiry and 3 Digit Code Name as it appears on your Passport Mailing Address Phone Number Date of Birth All Information is private and not shared INSURANCE IS Highly Recommended - I will provide more details Hope you can join us for this incredible vacation \* 20 Gratuity on Dining and Beverage Package Staff Gratuity approximately not included $20.00 Questions on the above? Call me at (905) 471 7843 * No charge to hold your flight - flight can be cancelled up to final payment November 22 2025 with no penalty. There are no changes to the flight for any reason once your flight has been paid in full. You would go through your insurance if you are cancelling. Please make sure you are fully insured - ask me for details. You need a Passport with minimum 6 months remaining from date of arrival. Norwegian Sun Prices/itinerary can change any time. Call me and get on board! warm regards LeeAnn

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Nature Loving Fest | Spring Edition
Nature Loving Fest | Spring Edition
Join us for the Spring edition of [Nature Loving Fest](https://www.facebook.com/events/895148649812928), a small, thoughtfully curated outdoor gathering celebrating vegan eats, handmade goods, and the beauty of the season. Formerly known as our Vegan Pop-Up, this new chapter reflects what the event has always been — a space rooted in nature, community, and intentional living. Expect around 20 local vendors offering seasonal vegan eats, small-batch bakes, handcrafted goods, and earth-conscious products. Come support local makers, share good food, and celebrate the beginning of a new season with us. Admission is Free.
March Book Club Meetup
March Book Club Meetup
Welcome, readers! Our March read is **_The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver._** The story follows Taylor Greer, a young woman from rural Kentucky who leaves home for the West, only to find herself unexpectedly becoming the guardian of an abused Native American toddler named Turtle. In Tucson, Arizona, they form a makeshift family with a diverse group of people, including Guatemalan refugees and a single mother, exploring themes of motherhood, community, belonging, and finding hope in hardship. The story blends humor with serious issues, creating a story about finding family in unexpected places. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
April 8th Book Club Meeting
April 8th Book Club Meeting
This Month's Book: *On A Sunbeam* by Tillie Walden Join us for discussion at the Granville Public Library from 6 to 7pm. Follow us on Instagram: @granvillepridebookclub
Delicious Dinner at Loving Hut in Reynoldsburg🤤
Delicious Dinner at Loving Hut in Reynoldsburg🤤
Come join us for dinner with good company on Saturday, March 28th from 6-8pm at the wonderful **Loving Hut** in Reynoldsburg. The food *always* slaps 😋 Check out the Loving Hut's delicious menu[ HERE](https://lovinghut.us/reynoldsburg/)! There is limited seating so please change your RSVP if you can no longer make it. Thank you! Lastly, we may decide to do something after dinner, but that is undecided as of now 😌
Dinner After the Movie:  Dinner at FUGU SUSHI After Project Hail Mary!
Dinner After the Movie: Dinner at FUGU SUSHI After Project Hail Mary!
A great movie deserves a great dinner! Join us after PROJECT HAIL MARY for another fun and tasty dinner at a CMG-favorite restaurant, FUGU SUSHI! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: FUGU SUSHI: Fugu Sushi offers a truly authentic experience that keeps customers (and the Movie Group) coming back for more. They offer an extensive menu with a delightful array of options and something for everyone! From their top-rated sushi, to tasty appetizers, soups, salads, bento boxes, tempura, delicious teriyaki dishes (including chicken, shrimp, salmon, tofu, vegetable and more), and vegetarian and vegan options, you’ll be certain to find something you love! MENU: https://www.fugusushicolumbus.com/menus RSVP: An RSVP here means you're signed up for the DINNER portion of this event. Seating is limited. If you also plan to join for the movie, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the movie portion of this event. For the movie, we'll meet in the theater lobby at 2:10pm for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing. Advance ticket purchase for the movie is advised. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan