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Flowers Forever Coffee : GAME NIGHT
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### Ce soir-là, tu joues comme tu veux. 🎲✨
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### Tu rêves de bluffer comme un pro au poker le temps d’une partie ?
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### De dominer un Uno comme si c’était ton terrain ?
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### De montrer ta stratégie sur un jeu de société et écraser la concurrence ?
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### De rire aux éclats autour d’un jeu d’ambiance entre amis ?
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### De révéler ton esprit compétitif… ou juste passer un bon moment ?
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### Le temps d’une soirée, tout est permis.
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### **Le [Flowers Forever Coffee](https://share.google/aYyxNhfYNEjq4vhP0)** t’ouvre ses portes pour une Game Night pas comme les autres. Un décor fleuri, une ambiance chaleureuse, et des jeux qui n’attendent que toi. 🎮🌸
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### Viens seul(e), entre amis ou entre collègues. Viens comme tu es. Repars comme un champion.
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### 📍 Brusselstraat 55, 1702 Grand-Bigard, Dilbeek
### 📅 Jeudi 16 Avril 2026
### 🕖 À partir de 19h jusqu’à 22h
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### Die avond speel jij zoals jij wil. 🎲✨
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### Droom je ervan om te bluffen als een pro tijdens een potje poker ?
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### Uno domineren alsof het jouw spel is ?
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### Je strategie tonen en iedereen verslaan in een gezelschapsspel ?
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### Lachen tot je buik pijn doet met partygames ?
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### Je competitieve kant laten zien… of gewoon genieten van de sfeer ?
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### Voor één avond is alles mogelijk.
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### [Flowers Forever Coffee](https://share.google/aYyxNhfYNEjq4vhP0) opent zijn deuren voor een Game Night zoals je er nog nooit één hebt meegemaakt.
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### Een bloemrijk decor, een warme sfeer en spellen die op jou wachten. 🎮🌸
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### Kom alleen, met vrienden of collega’s. Kom zoals je bent. Vertrek als een kampioen.
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### 📍 Brusselstraat 55, 1702 Grand-Bigard, Dilbeek
### 📅 Donderdag 16 April 2026
### 🕖 Vanaf 19u tot 22u
PLUX Social Drinking & Networking - Thursday
Socializing and Networking 🛜🆕 at PLUX on Thursday. Making new friends and drinking 🚰🎈🎉🚿🌊. Everybody Welocme, locals, expats or new 🆕 in town.
Business Networking – Ondernemers Netwerk & Professional Communication Event
THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: **[LINK](https://antwerpoutlanders.be/products/the-network-bar-entrepreneurs-business-networking-16-april-2026)**
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If you’re looking for **business networking** in Antwerp without the corporate stiffness, this is it. Our events bring together **professionals**, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who actually enjoy real conversations.
It’s a mix of **ondernemers netwerk**, internationals, and locals who want to improve their **communication**, exchange ideas, and maybe launch the next big **enterprise** together. We host relaxed **netwerk evenementen** where people connect naturally, no suits required (unless you love suits, then respect). If you want to grow your network, meet useful people, or just try a different kind of **netwerken** in Antwerp, you’ll feel at home here.
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## Tech Networking Event in Antwerp – For Developers, Founders & Digital Professionals
Looking for a **modern tech networking event in Antwerp** that feels more relevant, accessible, and community-driven than traditional business networks?
**The TECH Network Bar** is a relaxed, high-energy meetup where people in tech connect through real conversations — not formal presentations or rigid business structures.
📍 Antwerp \| 🗓️ 16 April 2026 \| 🕖 19:00
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## 🚀 Who is it for?
* Software developers & engineers
* Product managers & UX/UI designers
* AI, SaaS, Web3 & cybersecurity professionals
* Startup founders, freelancers, consultants & investors
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## 💡 Why join?
* A **focused tech-only audience**
* A more **accessible alternative to traditional business networks**
* Real conversations that lead to collaborations, clients, and opportunities
* Relaxed bar setting — no corporate pressure
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## 🔥 What makes it different?
This is not about formal networking or collecting contacts.
It’s about meeting people who actually understand what you are building.
One conversation can lead to:
* your next client
* your next collaborator
* your next opportunity
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## 👉 Join Antwerp’s growing tech community
A modern alternative to traditional business networking formats — designed specifically for today’s builders in tech.
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## Tech Networking Event in Antwerpen – Voor Developers, Founders & Digitale Professionals
Op zoek naar een **modern tech networking event in Antwerpen** dat toegankelijker, relevanter en meer community-gedreven is dan traditionele zakelijke netwerken?
**The TECH Network Bar** is een ontspannen en energiek netwerkevent waar mensen uit de techsector elkaar ontmoeten via echte gesprekken — zonder formele structuren of klassieke business formats.
📍 Antwerpen \| 🗓️ 16 april 2026 \| 🕖 19:00
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## 🚀 Voor wie?
* Software developers & engineers
* Product managers & UX/UI designers
* AI, SaaS, Web3 & cybersecurity professionals
* Startup founders, freelancers, consultants & investeerders
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## 💡 Waarom deelnemen?
* Enkel een tech-focused publiek
* Een toegankelijk alternatief voor traditionele netwerkevents
* Echte gesprekken die leiden tot klanten, samenwerkingen en kansen
* Ontspannen bar-setting zonder corporate druk
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## 🔥 Wat maakt dit anders?
Dit gaat niet over formeel netwerken of visitekaartjes verzamelen.
Het gaat over mensen ontmoeten die begrijpen wat jij bouwt.
Eén gesprek kan leiden tot:
* een nieuwe klant
* een nieuwe samenwerking
* een nieuwe opportuniteit
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## 👉 Word deel van de Antwerpse tech community
Een modern alternatief voor klassieke netwerkevents, gebouwd voor de nieuwe generatie tech professionals.
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THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE for easier payment methods: **[LINK](https://antwerpoutlanders.be/products/the-network-bar-entrepreneurs-business-networking-16-april-2026)**
Fun social interactions games @ Carpe Diem
**🃏 WHAT WE PLAY**
We focus on **social interaction games** that are **fun, easy to learn, and engaging**.
* **Thursdays** and Saturday nights are for **fun, social games** like Dixit, Coup, Skull, Codenames, Colt Express, Secret Hitler, Exploding Kittens, Bang and more!… Easy to learn, quick to laugh!
* **Mondays** are for **deeper strategic games**, for players who love to plan and outthink opponents.
Of course, these are just guidelines — you’re always welcome to bring and play whatever game you love!
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**🕖 SCHEDULE**
* We meet at **7:00 PM**, with an **intro round at 7:15 PM**.
* Arriving later? No problem! Just see a host — we’ll do our best to find you a seat. You might need to wait for a game to finish before joining the next one.
**🎉 Good News! BFG is Free Again**
As of July 1st, 2025, BFG is once again **free to join**, just like last year!
The costs of running the group are now shared by the hosts. If you enjoy the events and want to say thanks, you're very welcome to **offer a drink (or two 😉) to a host** during the evening.
A huge thank you to everyone who supported us financially earlier this year — you helped keep the group going, and we truly appreciate it. 🙏
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**🎒 WHAT TO BRING**
* Bring your favorite games and feel free to mention them in the comments.
* If we’re meeting in a **park**, bring snacks, drinks, and something comfy to sit on — the grass can be damp even in summer!
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**☕ IF THE VENUE IS A CAFÉ**
Please order **at least one drink** to support the venue, and pay directly at the bar.
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**✅ REGISTRATION**
Please RSVP to help us plan for space and group sizes.
**⌛ WAITLIST ETIQUETTE**
* If you can’t make it, cancel **before 7 PM the day before** to give someone else a chance.
* If you're **on the waitlist** and your plans change, cancel your RSVP so others aren't left hanging.
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**🤝 WANT TO HOST?**
Interested in becoming a host or helping out? Let us know — we’d love to have you on board!
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**💬 FEEDBACK WELCOME**
Suggestions or ideas? Drop us a message anytime — we’re always looking to make BFG even better.
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### **🌟 Let’s have fun, discover great** **games, and build and make new friends**
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Toastmasters Antwerpen Club Meeting
Looking to improve your public speaking and/or leadership skills? You're in the right place!
For more than ten years, Toastmasters Antwerpen has been the place to be for everyone in Antwerp who wishes to improve their public speaking and leadership skills.
At Toastmasters Antwerpen you will find a friendly and encouraging environment where you can learn, improve and grow.
**How do I join?**
If you are not a member yet, we highly recommend you to join one of our meetings as a guest. It's free and a great way to get to know the club.
Register through: [https://www.toastmastersantwerpen.be/be-our-guest](https://www.toastmastersantwerpen.be/be-our-guest)
If you are a member, then just confirm your attendance on EasySpeak and you will get access to the meeting link via our WhatsApp group.
**When do we meet?**
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 20:00.
**Which languages do you speak at the club?**
We are a bilingual club for English and Dutch, so you our member give speeches in whichever of those languages they prefer.
Painting and drinks
**Join us for an evening of painting for all levels, conversations and drinks with others. The ticket price includes a canvas and acrylic paint plus all drinks and refreshments. Conversations in English, French and whatever other languages Brussels brings us!**
**Book a 10 euro ticket here https://events.cheminccb.be/event/palette-papote-105/register**
**The event is being hosted at a community centre run by a protestant church. The event will not include any religious activities.**
Join & Play! 16 April
Our traditional "Join & Play" event is on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of each month. As always, it's free to come & play with us.
How does it work ?
• The events are open for beginner to advanced gamers. If you're new here they're the perfect gateway to discover what we do!
• Those who want to host a game are asked to share in the comments below which game, & for how many players you can run your table.
• For others, if you see a game you'd like to join just respond to the host in the comments below and we'll reserve a spot for that game for you.
• Don't worry if you're new to boardgames or simply don't know the games being hosted this time around; you can simply show up and the event host will sort out a spot at a table for you! *But please make sure to arrive by 19h30* at the latest *so we can take the time to find you a suitable spot.*
• The rules for the games will be explained by the table host before the game starts. No need to study them upfront, although several hosts post a video link to rules or background which can enhance your enjoyment of the game if you have the time to watch beforehand. This is never mandatory, however.
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Games on the night:
**\-\-\-\-** **Corrupt Bargain** **\-\-\-\-**
Spot 1: Mislav (host)
Spot 2: Miklos
Spot 3: Miklos +1
Spot 4: Wafa
**\-\-\-\-** **Infamy** **\-\-\-\-**
Spot 1: Cyril (host)
Spot 2: Cerebral
Spot 3:
Spot 4:
**\-\-\-\-** **Letters from Whitechapel** **\-\-\-\-**
Spot 1: Toby (host)
Spot 2: Oliver
Spot 3: Bianca
Spot 4: Yoann
Spot 5: Priscilla
**\-\-\-\-** **Epic Spell Wars** **\-\-\-\-**
Spot 1: Leo / sorac (host)
Spot 2:
Spot 3:
Spot 4:
**\-\-\-\-** **Tiny Epic Mechs** **\-\-\-\-**
Spot 1: Pedro Rafael (host)
Spot 2: Huyensa Dam
Spot 3: Boris
Spot 4: Cédric Timmermans
**\-\-\-\-** **Heat** **\-\-\-\-**
Spot 1: Peter/bufferunderflow (host)
Spot 2: Sarah W
Spot 3: Yarince
Spot 4:
Spot 5:
Spot 6:
**\-\-\-\-** **TABLE** **\-\-\-\-**
Spot 1:
Spot 2:
Spot 3:
Spot 4:
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Spot 1:
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Brewery Events Events This Week
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Meet & Greet Experience
We are hosting a **meet & greet event** in a pleasant and welcoming setting, where you can relax over a drink, an antipasti, or a coffee with a pastry, and get to know other nice people.
The event takes place in the beautiful, cosmopolitan atmosphere of **Maison Poesy** — the perfect place to connect and enjoy the moment.
**Warning** : A table for 6 has been reserved. To secure your spot, please confirm your attendance. If you join in free style, you will be seated depending on availability as places open up during the event.
Single Party | Coeur A Coeur x Yéti Summer Bar (Pour célibataires XXL)
Ce samedi 18.04.2025 - Brussels Event
**Single Party 80s 90s 2000s \| Coeur A Coeur x Yéti Summer Bar \(Grande soirée pour célibataires XXL\)**
NO MATTER THE WEATER :) 100% covered (le chalet xxl)
☆+BON CADEAU BODY TRAINING > UNE SCEANCE D'ESSAI OFFERTE AUX 100 PREMIERS PARTICIPANTS 🤍 + LES FAMEUX SLOWS
📅 Date: Samedi 18 AVRIL 2026
⏰ Heure: À partir de 21h
📍 Lieu: Yéti Summer Bar, 11 Drève Olympique, Anderlecht, Belgium
Music by the LEGEND JONATHAN LOYS
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🎉 SAMEDI 18.04 - La plus GRANDE SOIRÉE pour célibataires au Yéti Winter Bar et son superbe Chalet!
Facebook >> [https://fb.me/e/4eUmArGLK](https://fb.me/e/4eUmArGLK)
Vente flash pour la soirée : [https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/15748](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/15748)
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New New New
\> Nous proposons une activité Speed\-Dating en AVANT\-SOIREE \( pour particper au Speed\-Dating insciption obligatoire via notre billeterie et rendez\-vous à 19:00\!
Inscription pour le speed dating : https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/15747
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Un rendez-vous incontournable.
Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée haute en couleurs dans le cadre magnifique du Yéti Summer Bar.
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🌺 Coeur à Coeur - La plus Grande soirée pour célibataires
Viens participer à la plus grande soirée de rencontre organisée en Belgique au Yéti Summerr Bar.
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Ce qui t’attend :
• La plus grosse fête pour célibataires de Belgique
• 6 heures de DJ Set avec LES PLUS GRANDS TUBES DISCO + Golden 80’s, 90’s et 00’s
• Des espaces dédiés pour les échanges et les discussions (Winter Terrasse)
• Parking gratuit (200 places)
• Tenue correcte exigée
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📲 Rejoignez-nous sur :
• Site internet + inscription Newsletter : coeuracoeur.be
• Instagram : @coeuracoeur.be
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Infos supplémentaires :
• Date et heure : le samedi 18 avril à partir de 21h
• Durée : 6 heures
• Lieu : Yéti Summer Bar. 11 Drève Olympique, Anderlecht, Belgium
• Accessibilité : accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite
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Les amis de vos amis sont nos amis, merci d'inviter vos amis à l'event et de rejoindre notre liste de diffusion mail pour être systématiquement mis au courant de nos prochaines soirées sur www.coeuracoeur.be
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Que la fête continue et plus si affinité 💃🕺
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Nous Vous Invitons à marquer votre présence via Facebook et à inviter Vos nombreux Amis !
🌐 RSVP on Facebook : https://fb.me/e/4eUmArGLK
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🎶 Le thermomètre va grimper...
En effet, la soirée s’annonce ultra fun avec Coeur à Coeur ! Au programme, un DJ set de 6 heures dans une boîte de nuit où les nombreux participants sont attendus pour venir se déhancher toute la nuit. Tu l’as bien compris, si tu es célibataire et que tu n’as pas froid aux yeux, c’est à la Coeur à Coeur que tu dois te rendre.
Rendez-vous à Anderlecht !
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Yéti Summer Bar, 11 Drève Olympique, Anderlecht, Belgium
Make your beaded jewel- spring pieces
Come to our beaded jewel making workshop and prepare a jewellery for your loved one! :)
Materials: fishing wire, different beads, faux leather, finishes and chains
Method: we are going to prepare pieces of winter collections. Feel free to select the piece you would like to prepare from the webshop: https://www.tulipanedesign.eu/
Number of participants: maximum 7 persons
Place : in our cosy atelier (1 Rue Pierre Theunis, sonette 81, 1030 Schaerbeek). Please note: we have a cat in the atelier.
Registration: Click attend or email to tulipanedesign@gmail.com until 16 April 17h
More info via phone: 0484329477
Price: 25 € TTC per person that includes the material, snacks and vouchers
About the moderator
Edit, founder of Tulipane Design.
‘Raised in the Hungarian countryside, I learned sewing, crochet and traditional bead weaving. Jewellery being my main interest, I especially liked bead weaving. This passion has always been with me.
Since I have been living in Belgium, the African style fascinates me as much as the Hungarian folk style.
With my work, which manifests itself under the brand name Tulipane Design, I would like to offer a delicate mixture of Eastern Europe and Africa.
The designs are created and woven bead by bead. It is a work of patience and a kind of meditation: the beads take time to be woven.
Through my childhood trauma with an abusive father, I realised that creating is a crucial activity to find my balance and well-being and I think I am not alone with this. That's why my goal is not only to share my creations with other women but also to contribute to a social impact. Tulipane Design contributes with 1€/jewel sold to the Domestic Violence Centre in Belgium.’
More information about Tulipane Design:
Instagram or Facebook @tulipanedesign or at https://www.tulipanedesign.eu/
Saturday Morning Coffee, 10:00 @Château Modern
Hi everyone,
This coffee morning event is @ **Château Moderne**, on Saturday, is 18 April 2026, from 10:00 - 13:00.
**Château Moderne will be changing its name to Radio Moderne!**
1. The **prime time** of the event is **10:30 - 12:30**. That's when most people will be there.
2. When you enter the place, you will see a long table that is set up for the event.
3. If you intend **to join past 12:00** (high noon), then there is no need to register. Just come and join!
4. **DON'T forget to cancel** if you can't join!
5. **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))**
**As always, feel free to follow us on INSTAGRAM!**
https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
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**THE STRUCTURE of THE EVENT:**
* I post the event on Saturday/Sunday for the following Saturday.
* I send out a reminder as an email or a comment on the event page on Thursday/Friday.
* There is sometimes a waiting list.
* **For everyone on the waiting,** please check your status and messages on Friday evening the latest. I message everyone on the waiting list on Friday.
* **Please, move to "not going" AS SOON AS you know that you can't come anymore, that includes everyone who is on the waiting list.**
**IMPORTANT:**
* When you register yourself, be careful not to register accidentally a +1 guest (unless you bring a guest). It happens very often.
* If you have any questions then, message me.
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**A MESSAGE FOR NEWCOMERS:**
*In the first three years of hosting this coffee group, I have met many people who struggle with anxieties when coming to an event for the first time. Sometimes, it took them more than one attempt before being able to join.*
*Occasionally, people reach out to me before the event, and I have always been grateful for that as it offers the opportunity to communicate with each other and to find the best and most gentle way for that person to join the group.*
*I would like to encourage everyone who struggles with this to contact me before. It would really be too bad if you can't join us, as it mostly gets better the second or third time you come.*
*In addition to that, if you arrive and notice any signs of nervousness or fear, you can always let me know right then.*
**THANK YOU AND SEE YOU ALL ON SATURDAY!**
**LOCATION:**
Château Moderne
Mont des Arts 1
1000 Bruxelles
💃 Salsa Night – Safe & Social (Weekly Event) 🕺
Join us in a recurring night to dance, meet people, and enjoy the energy of Brussels — without the usual nonsense.
📍 **Brussels Center (exact location shared privately)**
🕗 **Time:** 22:00
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**The concept**
We meet, we dance, we enjoy the night.
Open to **absolute beginners** and experienced dancers alike.
No pressure, no performance — just movement, music, and good company.
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**Important – Read this**
This is **not a dating event**.
**We’ve seen what happens in other meetups, and we’re not interested in repeating that.**
– Respect is non-negotiable
– Politeness is the minimum
– **No pushing, no pressure, no weird behavior**
Men: this is not a place to hunt.
Women: you should feel comfortable from the moment you arrive.
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**Safety & structure**
To keep the group safe and balanced:
👉 The **location is shared only with vetted participants**
👉 You must **join our vetted WhatsApp group** and request access
https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2hTxZ4TT3hHICiihX1Efy
The host (190cm, hard to miss) will be present and actively ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Any inappropriate behavior = immediate removal.
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**The vibe**
– Friendly, inclusive, and social
– Beginners welcome (you will not be left alone)
– People are introduced and integrated into the group
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**How to join**
– Request to join the WhatsApp group
– Introduce yourself briefly and confirm you are not a bot
– Wait for confirmation and location details
No need to overexpose yourself publicly on Meetup.
**No need to RSVP HERE (this protect your privacy)**
Brussels +30s Connection Group 🌐
Welcome \*Welcome to our vibrant community +30s! We're all about bringing together individuals in their +30s to forge meaningful connections in the heart of Brussels.
🌟 Get ready for an exceptional connection adventure! 🚀 Join us in breaking barriers and forging unique friendship. 🤝✨
**WHY attending this event? Your presence is the key to transforming this event into an unforgettable experience** **of connection, celebration and inspiration!** 🎉🌐
Save the date, clear your calendar, and let's make history for the evening in the amazing pub \*\*[Le Malte](https://www.lemalte.be/)\*\*🥂: 📍Rue Berckmans 30, 1060 Saint-Gilles📍
Please be respectful of each other and enjoy the event !
Weekend Session: The Expanse (Deluxified Edition w/ Doors & Corners)
Fight for influence across the solar system as rival factions struggle for power. Move fleets, trigger events, and forge shifting alliances. A card-driven strategy game full of political tension.
[How to Play](https://youtu.be/olW3IH0HZog?si=PR8NzC-j3oQD4m9n)
[BGG](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220792/the-expanse-board-https://tesera.ru/images/items/2362130/TheExpanse-Rules.pdf)
Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or game knowledge needed — I’ll explain all the rules before we start.
**IMPORTANT:** This game will be held at my place in Ixelles near the Roffiaen tram station. I will message the participants the exact address on the day.
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Trails & Ales! Prairie Oaks Metro Park / Crooked Can Brewing
**History**
[Prairie Oaks Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/prairie-oaks/) sits along the Franklin and Madison County border, west of Columbus near areas like Hilliard and West Jefferson. The land was part of the broader push in the late 1990s and early 2000s to expand the Metro Parks system into the northwest and western quadrants of the county. Metro Parks began acquiring parcels for what would become Prairie Oaks during the millennium era, as part of a wave of new parks aimed at protecting natural features around Big Darby Creek. Much of the property had been altered by past uses, including farming and quarrying, which left behind pits that later became the Darby Bend Lakes. The park's creation reflected growing interest in preserving remnants of the Darby Plains ecosystem, one of Ohio's original prairie regions that had largely disappeared after European settlement.
The park officially opened to the public in 2000, making it one of the newer additions to the Metro Parks lineup at the time. As the 12th park in the system, it joined others acquired around the turn of the century, like Glacier Ridge. Initial access focused on basic trails and the scenic Big Darby Creek, a State and National Scenic River that winds through the property. Restoration efforts kicked off soon after opening, with crews using seeds native to the Darby Plains to replant nearly 500 acres of tallgrass prairie and grasslands. These plantings aimed to revive the open oak savannas that once characterized the area before widespread agriculture in the 1800s.
Over the first decade, Prairie Oaks grew in popularity for its mix of restored habitats and recreational features. The former quarry in the eastern section transformed into the Darby Bend Lakes area, where four connected lakes now offer boating, fishing, and a dedicated dog swim spot. Trails expanded to showcase the prairie blooms, especially in summer and fall when asters and goldenrods light up the fields. Partnerships with groups like The Nature Conservancy highlighted the park's role in protecting the Darby Creek watershed, often called one of the "Last Great Places" for its water quality and biodiversity. Visitors from around central Ohio started discovering it as a quieter alternative to busier spots closer in.
Restoration work continued into the 2010s, including wet prairie projects on about 190 acres to enhance hydrology and native plant diversity. The park's size reached over 2,200 acres, incorporating more floodplain along Big Darby Creek for flood storage and wildlife habitat. Amenities like parking at Sycamore Plains and Darby Bend Lakes improved access, drawing hikers, kayakers, and birders. Events and programs began emphasizing the prairie theme, from guided walks on blooming seasons to educational talks about pre-settlement landscapes. These efforts helped solidify Prairie Oaks as a showcase for ecological recovery in the Metro Parks system.
Today, Prairie Oaks stands out for blending restored prairie with creek-side adventure, just a short drive from the west side. Its history mirrors the Metro Parks' shift toward large-scale habitat restoration in the 21st century. The park continues to evolve with ongoing stewardship, protecting what remains of the Darby Plains while offering locals a place to experience tallgrass vistas and oak openings. Whether paddling the lakes or walking the trails, it's a reminder of how much the region has changed since settlement — and how intentional work can bring some of it back.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Prairie Oaks](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/POK_map_1980.jpg).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Coneflower, Alder, and Sycamore Plains Trails, and, depending on conditions, the Osage Opening and Tall Grass Trails, or Lake View, Mound, Darby Creek Greenway, and River Rock Trails around the lakes. Either way, we'll go around 4.5 to 5 miles.
For the most part, this won't be a terribly strenuous hike; Prairie Oaks tends to be flat. However, some of the hike won't be shaded, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun. Parts of the trails may also be muddy or wet, so I recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) and a change of socks.
**Where We'll Meet**
* Enter the Park at the main entrance at 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd. If you put "Prairie Oaks Metro Parks" into your Google Maps, it should default to this main address (but double-check to be sure).
* After you enter the Park, the first parking lot on your right is the Park Office. Keep driving past this lot.
* Enter the second parking lot you come to (which is also on your right). There's a picnic area, playground, and latrine here. There's no water fountain, though, so I recommend you bring water of your own, at least for after the hike.
* I've included a screen shot in the Photos, below, where I've circled in blue the main Park entrance as well as the picnic area we're meeting at.
**After the Hike**
After we're done surveying the prairie grasses, we'll head over to [Crooked Can Brewing](https://crookedcanohio.com/) for [drinks](https://www.crookedcanohio.com/beer) and [food](https://www.crookedcanohio.com/center-street-market). The brewery has an entire food court, and they have a large free parking lot next to the [Early Television Museum](https://www.earlytelevision.org/).
The actual address of the brewery is [5354 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026](https://www.google.com/maps/place/5354+Center+St,+Hilliard,+OH+43026/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883893f9ede6d5fb:0xbecf42d7055d9006?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
CINCO de MAYO Flights n Tacos!
Details
Let's join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!)
Taco Bar
Margarita and Beer tasting
Complementary chips and salsa
Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase
Freshly prepared snacks in the deli for purchase
Festive Band/Music
Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar: $15.00 per person (covers 4 Margarita or beer samples and one pass thru the Taco Bar)
Where: #MarketDistrict (Grandview Yard) location. The party room (our private space) will be decorated with both patios open! Adjoining upstairs area also open for over flow and mingling.
After Party: Sometimes, we head to a venue to hear live music afterwards. LDNL is at Black Swan in Hilliard tonight!
Wear your bright colors and cheerful !Salud!
Tour of Brothers Drake Meadery and mead/tea tasting
Join us for a tour of Brothers Drake Meadery in Grandview, hosted by the owner Oron Benary. He will explain the mead-making process and offer us generous samples of their fine meads.
Mead is basically wine that is made from honey instead of grapes. There are many different flavors that range from dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet, to sweet. They are best known for their Apple Pie Mead.
Oron has offered us a special price of 5.00 each person for the tour and tasting, which is normally 25.00 per person. I've taken the tour several times, and it's always enlightening and fun.
Rebecca will bring a tea that will pair well with the mead for a tea tasting afterwards.
Park anywhere around the building. Please avoid parking in front of the houses in the neighborhood behind the Meadery.
Please keep your RSVP current. Knowing how many will attend will help Brothers Drake plan accordingly to accommodate us.
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
OVER 50 HAPPY HOUR AT MARKET DISTRICT-GRANDVIEW YARD FRI, MAY 1ST 5:00PM-8:00PM
Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR - FLIGHTS N TACOS!!!
Join us for a fun and relaxed Over 50 Happy Hour on Friday, May 1st from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Giant Eagle Grandview Yard Event Center! (upper level) **Plenty of free parking**. The event center is huge! Pics are in the comments.
Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR!! – Flights n Tacos
Let’s join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!)
• Taco Bar
• Margarita and Beer tasting
• Complementary chips and salsa
• Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase
• Festive Band/Music
Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar:
Optional - For $15.00 per person you can also get 4 Margarita or beer)
Get ready for a fun evening filled with live music, great conversation, and a lively crowd of 50+ singles and friends looking to mix, mingle, and enjoy the night. Whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll quickly feel the welcoming, social vibe.
Enjoy happy hour at the bar until 6 PM, or take part in the special Cinco de Mayo experience featuring margarita flights and delicious Mexican bites. It’s the perfect setting to relax, meet new people, and celebrate in style.
Our private upstairs space gives us plenty of room to connect, laugh, and enjoy the energy of the night. Come when you can, stay as long as you like — the best conversations (and the most fun!) tend to build as the evening goes on.
No agenda — just great people, live music, and a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss!




















