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**🌿 SPRING EQUINOX Awakening the Soul Ecstatic Dance • Cacao • Singing Circle** On March 20, we gather to celebrate the Spring Equinox — the sacred moment of balance between light and dark. A powerful threshold where winter softens and new life begins to rise. This is a special Birthday Party event celebrating Barbaras an András's birthday 💜💜💜 **PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CUP FOR CACAO TO SUPPORT NATURE. PLEASE BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS TOO FOR OUR SINGING CIRCLE. 😊** **Get your ticket on Eventfrog** [https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/miscellaneous/ecstatic-dance-spring-equinox-cacao-singing-circle-7435283463249365832.html](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/miscellaneous/ecstatic-dance-spring-equinox-cacao-singing-circle-7435283463249365832.html) This evening is a shamanic-inspired journey into renewal, connection, and embodied awakening. We open the space in circle, grounding into intention and presence. Through heart-opening cacao and collective singing, we activate our voices, our breath, and our shared energy. Guided by deeper, tribal and shamanic rhythms, the ecstatic dance journey will invite you to move from stillness into power — from earth into expansion. This is a conscious, alcohol-free space where music becomes medicine, movement becomes prayer, and community becomes home. Come as you are. Leave renewed, aligned, and alive. ✨ Schedule 18:00 – Opening Circle (20 min) Arrive, ground, set intentions for the equinox portal. 18:20 – Cacao Ceremony & Singing Circle (1 hour) Heart-opening cacao ritual and collective chanting to awaken the voice and spirit. 19:20 – Ecstatic Dance Journey (2 hours) A shamanic-inspired dance wave moving through deep tribal rhythms, release, and celebration. 21:20 – Closing Circle (30 min) Integration, gratitude, and collective grounding. Doors open: 17:45pm Imagine walking into a small home party where your best friends greet you with genuine openness, their eyes shine, No alcohol, no awkwardness — just presence, music and a soft sense of belonging. A space where you can dance like no one is watching, moving in full freedom, exactly as you feel. It feels like dancing with your closest friends, even if it’s your very first time. **Tickets at door: 40 CHF (Cash / TWINT)** Please note: on most of our events we have 20-45 beautiful souls dancing with us, most of them don't sign up on meetup. Imagine walking into a small home party where your best friends greet you with genuine openness, their eyes shine, No alcohol, no awkwardness — just presence, music and a soft sense of belonging. A space where you can dance like no one is watching, moving in full freedom, exactly as you feel. It feels like dancing with your closest friends, even if it’s your very first time. **Cheaper online, faster entry, and guarantees your spot.** **✨ This is what we offer ✨** Awaken your energy, release stress, and reconnect with what’s real. A joyful, conscious, high-vibe dance journey blending Ecstatic Dance, 5Rhythms, Biodanza, Authentic Movement and playful connection — open to everyone, all levels, all backgrounds. Expect uplifting music, fun solo–partner–group exercises, deep presence, creativity, smiles, and a warm community that welcomes you exactly as you are. **✨ FIRST TIME ALWAYS FREE — bring your curiosity and come dance your truth.** **FREEDOM DANCE PARTY** is a vibrant, heart-opening experience where movement becomes freedom, music becomes medicine, and connection becomes natural. We collaborate regularly with guest facilitators to bring new energy to each gathering — cacao ceremonies, singing circles, breathwork, kundalini activation, intuitive movement and more. Every event is DIFFERENT. New people, new energies, new groups, new vibes. We are currently in discussion with 15+ facilitators, artists and space holders for future events. \*\* WHO JOINS?\*\* Everyone. Beginners and experienced movers. Professionals, creatives, introverts, extroverts. Young and older humans from all cultures, identities, religions and orientations. LGBTQ+ friendly, inclusive, warm, respectful. If you want joyful, authentic movement and genuine human connection, this is for you. \*\* WHAT WE’LL DIVE INTO\*\* • Energizing warm-up • Playful solo, partner & group exercises • Guided creative movement • Ecstatic free dance — your body, your rhythm • Joy, expression, presence, aliveness We smile, breathe, release and celebrate being alive. \*\* WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE\*\* • More vitality & inner fire • Emotional release & clarity • Authentic expression • Heart-opening connection • A conscious, uplifting party vibe — without alcohol You leave lighter, brighter, more connected. **✨ ENERGY EXCHANGE** Tickets: 20 / 25 CHF Door: 30 CHF Bring a Friend (2 people): 39 CHF First Time: Free \*\* TESTIMONIAL HIGHLIGHTS\*\* “The beautiful souls from the Yanantin tribe are of the sweetest kind. You can truly feel the magic. It helped me dive into my heart. Can’t wait for more!” – Pascal “Pure magic — guided with heart-opening energy and real connection. If you want to align your energy in a soulful way, this is the tribe to join!” – Gaspar “A breathtaking energy — I felt free, safe, and completely in the moment. Magical experience!” – Cindy “A thrilling, playful and nurturing experience. Definitely join their events!” – Stefan \*\* WHY FREEDOM DANCE PARTY?\*\* To help you: • release stuck emotions • reconnect with body and breath • express yourself freely • cultivate presence • open to trust and connection Through guided partner, group and solo exercises, you explore awareness, creativity and emotional freedom — all through movement and play. It’s fun. It’s joyful. Sometimes it's serious play. \*\* EVENTS GALLERY\*\* [https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/](https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/) \*\* THE SCIENCE OF DANCE\*\* Research shows dancing: • reduces stress • boosts endorphins • improves emotional regulation • enhances neuroplasticity • strengthens social bonding • supports cardiovascular health **Dance is joy — and also deep healing.** \*\* THE EXPERIENCE Every FREEDOM DANCE PARTY is unique.\*\* New people, new energy, new collaborators, new flow. Sometimes guided, sometimes free. Music journeys from stillness to rhythm to wild expression. A space for play, authenticity, presence and connection. ű \*\* WHY JOIN?\*\* • To reconnect with your body • To release stress in a healthy way • To feel free and fully alive • To meet kind, conscious people • To celebrate life, energy and freedom \*\* PRACTICAL INFO\*\* Where: Zürich Rampe 70 When: 3x / month on Fridays, 1x / month on Saturdays (longer fun) Bring: comfortable clothes, water bottle and your own cup for tea, curiosity Note: no alcohol, no shoes (your choice), no phones on the dance floor Come dance, play, breathe and remember who you are. We can’t wait to welcome you. ✨ **Personal Support & 1:1 Work with András** If you’re going through a period of transition, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, I offer **free 30-min Exploration Calls** to help you gain clarity and see if deeper 1:1 work is right for you. **Book here:** [https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call](https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call) \*\*Lovingly \*\* **Barbara & András** **Yanantin Tribe**

This is one of our most popular events, which has been going on for decades. Anyone is welcome to join us! No registration or membership is required to join us in this friendly atmosphere to meet new people and catch up with old friends - a great way to build a network within the greater community.

We will meet to discuss Dopamine Nation, where Anna Lembke explores how dopamine drives pleasure, motivation, and addiction , and how modern life constantly overstimulates our reward system. From social media and shopping to work and achievement, we live in a world designed to keep us hooked, often leaving us anxious, depleted, or dissatisfied. Our conversation will focus on the pleasure–pain balance and everyday addictions. See you in March !

Join us for a wine tasting evening. There are over 1000 wines on offer from all 6 wine regions in Switzerland. Admission is 10 CHF pay as you go to taste the wines you need a glass which requires a deposit of CHF 10 For the first who sign up International Club Winterthur has a limited number of free vouchers. https://swisswinefestivals.events/ -- we meet in front of the entrance if you cannot make it that early feel free to join us later, inside

🎉 **Zurich Together Rooftop Spring Party** 🎉 🗓 **Date:** 20th March 🕗 **Time:** 20:00 – 02:00 📍 **Location:** SOHO Zurich 🎟 **Entry:** Free 🥂 Celebrate the arrival of spring with Zurich Together! Join us on the rooftop for an unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, and connection. ✨ **What to expect:** * 🥂 **20:00 – 22:00:** Apero & pre-drinks — the perfect time to mingle and warm up * 🎶 **From 22:00:** DJ set kicks off and the party begins * 🥳 Great people, amazing vibes, and rooftop energy all night Come for the apero, stay for the party — let’s kick off spring the right way 🌸

**Shake off the week at the Reggaeton Beginner Class at The Vibe!** Whether you’ve never danced before or just want to move your body and have a good time, this class is all about good energy, Latin beats, and letting loose. Expect empowering Reggaeton grooves, body rolls, confidence-boosting combos, and a whole lot of fun — no pressure, no judgment, just pure VIBES! Your teacher Nat (@nat.so.fun) will guide you through all the steps, help you feel the rhythm in your body, and hype you up from start to finish! *Don’t be fooled by the number of people on the event page — our weekly crew ranges from 10 to 20 amazing humans: first-timers, regulars, and a few silent fans who never mark “going” but always show up 😉* *** ### **Booking is mandatory!** To secure your spot, please book in advance via our website: [BOOK HERE](https://www.thevibedance.ch/schedule) *** ### **Rates** 💃 Single Class: CHF 28 → Zurich Together Special: CHF 24 (15% off) Use code **"ZhT_VIBE"** at checkout *** ### **When?** **FRIDAY** **18:30 – 19:30 \| Beginner Reggaeton** *** ### **Where?** **The Vibe Dance Studio** Hohlstrasse 488 8048 Zürich (Just 3 minutes from Altstetten Train Station and 15 min from HB) *** ### **More info:** 🌐 [thevibedance.ch](https://thevibedance.ch/) 📸 Instagram: [@nat.so.fun](https://www.instagram.com/nat.so.fun) \| [@thevibedance.ch](https://www.instagram.com/thevibedance.ch) Got questions? Just text or call: 📞 +41 78 329 71 77 *** **See you on the dance floor – let’s Reggaeton together!** 💥🫶💃

## **Decoden Workshop – Design your own charms & accessories** The **Decoden Workshop** offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a playful and creative world and design **your own Decoden charms and accessories** . Decoden is a decorative technique that uses a creamy glue, colors, and cute charms. This results in unique designs that are both creative and individual. This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to try something new and achieve great results with minimal effort. In the Decoden Workshop, you can **customize various objects according to your own style** . A selection is available. * **picture frame** * **cases** * **Handheld mirrors & table mirrors** * **jewelry box** * **hair clip** You decide which object you want to decorate and how playful, colorful, or minimalist your design should be. Each piece is unique and reflects your personal creativity. A major advantage of the Decoding Workshop is its **flexible duration** . You'll need approximately **15 to 30 minutes** per item , depending on the level of detail and design. This makes the workshop suitable for both short creative breaks and longer crafting sessions. You can also create several objects in succession if you'd like to try out different designs. The **price starts at CHF 32 per item** . Included in the price are **one paint color and 20 charms** . All materials are provided, so you don't need to bring anything. You can get started right away and focus entirely on your creative work. If you'd like to use additional paint colors or charms, you can easily add them. Beginners **are very welcome** . You don't need any prior knowledge to participate in the Decoden Workshop. I'll explain step by step how the technique works, how to apply the glue correctly, and how to place your charms so that your design looks harmonious. I'll be there to offer tips and support throughout the entire workshop. It's important to note the **drying time** : The glue needs to set overnight to fully harden. Therefore, you have two options: You can leave your artwork with me and **pick it up later** once it's completely dry. Alternatively, you can carefully take your piece home and let it continue drying there. **For whom?** The decoding workshop is **suitable for everyone** – children, teenagers, and adults. It offers a relaxed atmosphere where you can be creative, unwind, and create something unique. Whether alone, with friends, or as a short creative break – this workshop is fun and guarantees quick success. If you feel like combining charms, trying out colors and designing your own Decoden accessory, the **Decoden Workshop** is just right for you.

If your morning starts with a homemade coffee… why drink it from a mug you randomly bought? 😉☕️ Join our ceramic workshop and create the coffee mug you’ll actually be excited to wake up to. And if you’re feeling extra brunch-coded, make a matching plate for your croissant moment. 🥐✨ **📍 Location:** Schaffhauserstrasse 272, 8057 Zurich **🗓 Date & Time:** March 22nd (Sunday), 10h-12h **⏱ Duration:** 2 hours **💰 Price:** 65 CHF per participant **What You’ll Learn:** * Step-by-step guidance to create your own jug * Decorating and painting your pieces with your own personal style * Beginner-friendly techniques — no experience needed!‍ **What’s Included:** * All clay, paint, and working tools provided * Kiln firing and glaze to make your piece food safe and ready to use **All levels welcome** — from complete beginners to clay pros. ✨ Your future morning self will thank you! 📧 Email us at [ceramicsonwheels@gmail.com](mailto:ceramicsonwheels@gmail.com) if you have any questions! ***Please note that your spot is only fully secured once payment has been completed, either via TWINT or through Eventfrog. We do not process payments through Meetup.***

Hi everyone! Wanna Dance into the Weekend? This Saturday we will have an energetic and fun Afrodance Workout class with Vanessa to your favourite Afrobeats, Dancehall and Brazilian tunes. No dance experience needed, easy-to-follow class and for beginners! 💃🏻 Always a great group of people coming together to enjoy the dance moves, the good vibes, music and to sweat it out together. First free class - please book your spot When and Where: Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 Location: Offdance Studio Zweierstrasse 106 8003 Zürich Big dance studio with changing rooms and showers. Please [sign up here](https://afroworkout.as.me/free-class) to reserve your free Afrodance Workout class [https://afroworkout.as.me/free-class](https://afroworkout.as.me/free-class) There will be always more people in a class than shown on Meet up. Don‘t hesitate to sign up! Contact Vanessa for any questions! 079 324 16 61 Can‘t wait! Check daily updates on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/afroworkout.ch?igsh=dnV2Y28yMmVna3F2&utm_source=qr) Website for more information and class info [https://www.afroworkout.ch](https://www.afroworkout.ch) Move, Dance and Stay Fit to Afrobeats!

**Some of the best conversations happen around a table! 💧** There’s something special about placing an object you created yourself in the middle of a gathering, at the center of the table. Join our ceramic workshop and build your own jug — a functional piece made to be passed from hand to hand, shared between family, friends, stories, and long meals. **📍 Location:** Schaffhauserstrasse 272, 8057 Zurich **🗓 Date & Time:** March 22nd (Sunday), 14h-16h30 **⏱ Duration:** 2h30 **💰 Price:** 80 CHF per participant ‍ **What You’ll Learn:** * Step-by-step guidance to create your own jug * Decorating and painting your pieces with your own personal style * Beginner-friendly techniques — no experience needed!‍ **What’s Included:** * All clay, paint, and working tools provided * Kiln firing to make your piece durable (glaze is not included) **All levels welcome** — from complete beginners to clay pros. ✨ Slow down. Create. Light up your space. 📧 Email us at ceramicsonwheels@gmail.com if you have any questions! Please note that your spot is only fully secured once payment has been completed, either via TWINT or through Eventfrog. We do not process payments through Meetup.

**A sacred space to honor sorrow, release pain, and remember love** At Yanantin Tribe, we open grief circles where heart, body, and spirit can meet. Inspired by ancestral traditions, we gather in community to carry what was never meant to be held alone. Here, darkness and light are both welcome — grief is not fixed or rushed, but witnessed with care. **Tickets & Support** This grief circle is offered freely as a community space. If you wish to support the continuation of these circles, you can choose the Support Ticket — CHF 25 via Eventfrog. ️Tickets & details: [https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/health-wellbeing/grief-circle-remembering-love-from-darkness-to-light-7417591177581484939.html](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/health-wellbeing/grief-circle-remembering-love-from-darkness-to-light-7417591177581484939.html) A grief ritual is a communal gathering where sorrow is given space and form. We welcome all expressions of grief: personal loss, heartbreak, ancestral wounds, collective pain, or a quiet heaviness without a clear name. Through music, song, rhythm, movement, silence, and guided ritual, grief softens and reveals the love beneath it. **Bring: comfortable clothes, water bottle and your own cup for tea, curiosity** **The experience** * Enter a safe, held circle where all emotions are welcome * You may share, move, cry, sing, or remain silent — no pressure to speak * Place a personal item, photo, or symbol on a shared altar (optional) * Move through ritual practices that allow grief to be witnessed and released * Close with grounding and gentle integration so you leave supported **Why this circle matters** * Release unspoken or long-held grief * Be held without advice or fixing * Honor both sorrow and love * Heal personal, ancestral, and collective layers * **Practical info** * Held every two weeks on Sundays * Free to attend as a community offering * Donations welcome to support the continuation of these circles (entirely optional) * Bring: a token, photo, or personal item for the altar (optional) * Wear: comfortable clothing * Note: if you are in acute crisis or experiencing significant mental health challenges, please inform us so we can support you best * Impressions of past events: [https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/](https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/) **Additional support** András offers 1:1 grief support, death & dying accompaniment, and end-of-life presence alongside this community work: [https://psysoul.com/death-grief-sessions](https://psysoul.com/death-grief-sessions) This is not therapy. It is a facilitated ritual space rooted in consent, presence, and care. Come exactly as you are. You do not have to carry everything alone. **Personal Support & 1:1 Work with András** If you’re going through a period of transition, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, I offer **free 30-min Exploration Calls** to help you gain clarity and see if deeper 1:1 work is right for you. **Book here:** [https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call](https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call) Together, we remember love — and gently move from darkness to light. Lovingly, Barbi, András

**Do you love entertaining? Or do your best conversations happen around the table?** This beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for anyone who enjoys sharing food, drinks, and good company. Come and create your very own ceramic tapas plate — perfect for olives, dips, small bites, and long evenings with friend‍s! **📍 Location:** Schaffhauserstrasse 272, 8057 Zurich **🗓 Date & Time:** March 21st, 18h30-20h30 **⏱ Duration:** 2 hours **💰 Price:** 95 CHF per participant ‍ **What You’ll Learn:** * Hand-building your own tapas plate from scratch * Beginner-friendly ceramic techniques ‍ **What’s Included:** * All clay and materials provided * Kiln firing and glaze to make your piece food safe and ready to use * Complimentary apéro to keep the vibes flowing ‍ **✨ No experience needed — just bring your creativity!** Good plates. Good food. Good vibes. 📧 Any questions you might have, please email us at ceramics.wheels@gmail.com ***Please note that your spot is only fully secured once payment has been completed, either via TWINT or through Eventfrog. We do not process payments through Meetup.***

**Walk description:** We start in Stoss in Appenzell at 9:30 and then continue to St Gallen. We must reach it before 19:15 for the concert and 19 would be better because of the sunset. The walk can be significantly shortened in the end by taking the bus if we are not fast enough. [von Stoss nach Sankt Gallen | Wanderung | Komoot](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2792852685?share_token=axWNDDv3D4uxUtq0kaAdEnZ8wmNkU1JLmq8smMT29hobu5MThd&ref=wtd) You need to be fit and have good shoes **More information about the concert** It is free but donation are welcome. [Konzerte und Veranstaltungen - DomMusik St.Gallen](https://www.dommusik.ch/musik-konzerte/konzerte/) It is **How to go with the train (from Zurich and I will meet you on the way):** [Verbindungen Zürich HB nach Stoss AR, Bahnhof | Das Online-Portal der SBB für Fahrplan, Zug und ÖV](https://www.sbb.ch/de?stops=Z%C3%BCrich+HB_I8503000~Stoss+AR,+Bahnhof_I8510168&day=2026-03-21&time=07_22&moment=dep&trip=0) **dedicated whatapp group** [WhatsApp-Gruppeneinladung](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EEPaV811JKvAQCbtxVMywH) **Registration:** To sign up, please select "Yes" in the WhatsApp community survey for this activity: [🌄 Switzerland Discovery Crew (Preferred Ages 18-35)🌄 | WhatsApp-Kanal](https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaoercY1XquRrJm58k3V) If the event will happen in more than 30 days, I haven't added the survey in the channel yet. (Because message in a WhatsApp channel can be read by a new member only 30 days before he joins. But you can already enter the corresponding WhatsApp group) If you are concerned about privacy, only the admin of a WhatsApp channel can see who has voted in a poll (unlike a WhatsApp group). Please sign up only when you are certain! You can also register through Meetup, as it helps build momentum; however, I rely only on the number of people who signed up through the WhatsApp survey.

**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/sport-fitness/wandern/walk-connect-seerenbachfaelle-day-trip-along-lake-walense-7438088934389749186.html)** **or** **[www.social-circle.ch](www.social-circle.ch)** Join us for a stunning day trip to one of the tallest waterfalls in Switzerland — the Seerenbachfälle! We'll hike along the beautiful shores of Lake Walensee, through narrow tunnels carved into the rock, past charming lakeside spots, and all the way to the breathtaking waterfall viewpoint. Along the way, we'll match you with new people for one-on-one conversations — no small talk, just real connection. Spring is the perfect time to see the falls roaring from the snowmelt! 🌊🏔️ **Coming alone? That's totally fine!** We'll match you with people who share your vibe using the Social Circle app — we will introduce you to it during the event. **We'll provide some snacks along the way** to keep everyone fuelled up! **Stay in the loop:** Join our WhatsApp group for updates and the live meeting location on the day: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGKLziV4s7bLZWEiouTQhi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGKLziV4s7bLZWEiouTQhi) *If the link doesn't open on your phone, try using WhatsApp Web on your computer.* **Timeline** * ⏰ **09:15** – Meet under the big clock at Zurich Main Station (HB) * 🚆 **09:43** – Take S25 from platform 11 (direction Linthal) * **10:25** – Arrive at Ziegelbrücke * 🚌 **10:34** – Take Bus 650 from Kante A (direction Amden) * **10:43** – Arrive at Fli, Seestern — the hike begins! * 🥾 **10:45** – Start walking along Lake Walensee towards Betlis, icebreakers & first one-on-one matchups * **11:15** – Pass Lago Mio beach area and enter the tunnels along the lake * **11:45** – Arrive at Betlis — quick photo stop at Kapelle Betlis with views of the falls in the distance * ⛰️ **12:15** – Reach the Seerenbachfälle viewpoint — time to take in one of Switzerland's tallest waterfalls! * 🍫 **12:15–13:15** – Snack break at the falls, group photos, and time to soak it all in * 🔄 **13:15** – Start heading back along the same route with new one-on-one matchups * **14:00** – Pass through Betlis * **14:45** – Lago Mio area — optional quick dip for the brave ones! * **15:15** – Arrive back at Fli, Seestern * 🚌 **15:43** – Take Bus 650 from Fli, Seestern (direction Ziegelbrücke) * **15:55** – Arrive at Ziegelbrücke, Kante A * 🚆 **16:00** – Take IR 35 from platform 6 (direction Bern) * 🏠 **16:48** – Arrive back in Zurich — what a day! **What to Bring** * Your smartphone for the friend-matching * Sturdy, comfortable shoes (hiking shoes recommended — some parts are rocky) * Water bottle * Sunscreen & a light jacket (weather can change near the lake) * A good mood and curiosity! **Difficulty:** Easy — the route is mostly flat along the lake with a gentle climb (\~140m) to the waterfall viewpoint. No hiking experience needed! **Disclaimer** Participation in this event requires a valid ticket, which must be purchased in advance via the link provided in the event description. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. We do not accept cash payments on the day of the event. To ensure a smooth and safe experience, we kindly ask all participants to follow the instructions and announcements from the event organizers. While our team works hard to create an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere, attendance is at your own risk. We want everyone to feel comfortable and respected. If you encounter any issues or uncomfortable situations during the event, please speak directly to a member of our team — we're here to help. We reserve the right to exclude participants from the event if they do not adhere to basic standards of respectful interpersonal behavior. This decision is at the discretion of the responsible organizers. By signing up, you agree that any content captured during the event (including photos and videos) may be used on Social Circle's social media channels and those of our partners. Please be aware that we cannot wait for late participants, as this disrupts the planned group flow and connections. If you're delayed or choose a different route, it's your responsibility to catch up with the group. A live location will be shared in the event's WhatsApp chat to help you reconnect. Want more events like this? Join our weekly whatsapp overview: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmm9DZP3wzaL8cXrtAAafw](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmm9DZP3wzaL8cXrtAAafw)

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it? Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

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

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