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Brunch and Connect: Make New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Brussels.**
Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit.
👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com)
Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group.
**Why this works:**
\* Smaller groups make real conversations easier
\* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics
**Note:**
RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website.
This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
❄️ Snowshoeing Experience – Longfaille (Belgian Ardennes) ❄️
Join us for a **guided snowshoeing experience** in **Longfaille**, a quiet village just a few minutes from Botrange - but **away from the crowds**.
### 📍 Location
📌 **Longfaille** (small, peaceful village with easy parking)
➡️ **Car access required** – carpooling is encouraged
### ⏰ Schedule
🕙 **Flexible timing**, depending on the group and weather
➡️ Possible start **in the morning (around 10:00)** or **in the afternoon (around 14:00)**
⏱️ Duration: **1.5 to 2 hours**
⚠️ Weather can change (rain or warmer temperatures possible). Final confirmation will be given shortly before the event.
### 👟 Equipment included
✔️ Snowshoes
✔️ Snowshoes available for children
👉 No personal equipment needed (just warm clothes and suitable shoes).
### 👥 Group size
🔹 **Maximum 5 adults per group**
🔹 Children welcome (depending on equipment availability)
### 🚗 Transport
🚘 Participants must be able to **come by car**
➡️ Please indicate when registering if you have a car or need a ride
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### ℹ️ Good to know
* Guided by a local outdoor professional
* Suitable for beginners / intermediate level
* Relaxed, friendly atmosphere in nature
👉 **Sign up** and **join the WhatsApp group**, and we’ll confirm the final time based on participants and weather conditions.
See you in the snow ❄️😊
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Build a robot with ESP32 !
The FREE workshop series around robotics and ESP32 is back, until at least June 2026 !
This session will be focused on **communication between microcontrollers using UART**. But don't hesitate to come with personal projects that you'd like to implement or are implementing and need help with !
**Hardware requirements :**
* Bring your own laptop (Windows, Linux or Mac)
* An ESP32 development board or dev kit (for beginners, we'll review the best starter kits that you can buy for future sessions)
* A strong desire to learn stuff, good mood and some patience :-)
**Languages :**
* English
* French
Frozen lakes and ponds hike
Or from Trammuseum to Africa museum.
Or from Woluwe park to Tervuren park.
Are you aware of all the ponds and lakes east of Brussels? How would they look like when frozen?
Let's do 16 km to find out.😊
The moderate speed (4+ km/hour) hike takes us from the Woluwe park, through fancy neighborhood and Rouge Cloitre through the big forest where multiple ponds and streams are to be discovered in their semi-/frozen state.
Before we end up in the nice cafetaria of the Africuseum, with maybe a mug of warm chocolat, we will wander through the forest to have a view of the lakes of the Tervuren park.
Please add layers of clothing to handle -5°C as well as 0°C.
Bring your thermosflask with warm liquid and some snack.
The cafetaria is close to the tram44 end/start location.
https://sttimetabmainsiteprdwe1.blob.core.windows.net/horaires/44/Horaires/20260105/NL_HL_44_20260105_Col.pdf
For people out of town, you can park your car at Brasserie des Étangs Mellaerts.
[LOCATION: THE SISTER CAFE] Philosophy Meetup: 17:00-18:30
Welcome to our weekly event in the upstairs room of The Sister Café, rue Chair et Pain 3, one block from the Grand Place. Please get there early enough to order your drink at the bar first. Thank you!
After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations.
Past questions have been wide and not confined to academic philosophy:
What is a genuine friend?
Is social media turning us into emotional zombies?
Do we lose some of the experience of things by defining them?
Are we driven by sex?
Is loneliness a personal failure?
Is morality relative?
**Crucially, be kind and respectful and generous** in your disagreements; remember how much you personally enjoy someone else proving you wrong before celebrating your cutting counterexamples.
❄️ Winter Escape: Monschau Rur Valley Hike & Lunch 🏰
Join us for a magical day trip to the "Pearl of the Eifel"! We will take the train to Eupen and a scenic bus ride into the German hills for a crisp winter hike, followed by a warming lunch in the historic town center.
🌨️ Why We Are Going (The Winter Magic)
Monschau is often called a "real-life snow globe."
Under a blanket of snow, the town transforms:
* The "Snow Globe" Effect: The slate roofs of the 300-year-old half-timbered houses look stunning dusted in white.
* River Views: The Rur River winds through the town, and in winter, the banks and old water wheels create a perfect frosty backdrop.
* Panoramic Silence: We will hike up to viewpoints where you can see the entire snowy valley and the Eifel hills stretching out in winter silence.
📍 Meeting Point: Brussels Central Station (Main Hall, near the departure board)
⏰ Meeting Time: 07:45 AM (Departure is 08:01 sharp!)
🥾 The Hike: Monschau Rur Valley Loop 35
We will tackle Loop 35, a scenic route mixing nature and history.
* Distance: 8.0 km
* Elevation Gain: ~295 m
* Duration: ~3 hours
* Difficulty: Moderate
* Terrain: Winter forest trails, cobblestones, and potential snow/mud.
🚆 The Schedule (Confirmed)
We are following a strict schedule to maximize daylight.
🏁 DEPARTURE:
* 07:45: Meet at Brussels Central.
* 08:01: Take IC Train (Direction Eupen).
* 09:42: Arrive at Eupen.
* Transfer (16 min)
* 09:58: Take Bus 385 (Direction Monschau/Kalterherberg) from Eupen Bahnhof.
* 10:27: Arrive at Monschau Schmiede.
* 10:30 - 13:30: HIKE (Approx. 3 hours)
🍽️ LUNCH:
* 13:30: Post-hike lunch in Monschau. We will find a cozy spot for Schnitzel, Monschau mustard soup, or hot cocoa.
🔙 RETURN:
* 15:32: Take Bus 385 from Monschau Schmiede.
* 15:58: Arrive at Eupen Bahnhof.
* Transfer (19 min)
* 16:17: Take IC Train (Direction Ostende) from Eupen.
* 17:55: Arrive back at Brussels Central.
💶 Costs & Tickets
* Organising Fee: €5 per person (paid via Payment Link).
* Members: Voyager and Ambassador members are exempt from this fee.
* Not a member yet? Check out our membership options here: https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership
* Transport: Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own train and bus tickets.
* Tip: Buy a return train ticket to Eupen. The bus ticket (Eupen <-> Monschau) can be bought on the bus or via the TEC app.
🎒 Equipment & Safety (Important!)
Winter hiking requires specific preparation.
* Footwear: Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots are mandatory.
* Anti-Slip Gear: The path can be icy or slippery. We highly recommend bringing anti-slip spikes (crampons) for your shoes. You can find affordable ones at Decathlon.
* Clothing: Dress in warm layers (thermal base, fleece, waterproof shell). Don't forget a hat and gloves.
⚠️ Disclaimer & Liability
By signing up for this event, you understand and agree to the following:
* Nature of Activity: Hiking involves inherent risks, including but not limited to slips, falls, and weather-related injuries. Winter conditions (ice, snow, mud) increase these risks.
* Personal Responsibility: You are responsible for your own safety, equipment, and physical preparedness. The organizers are volunteers, not professional guides.
* Liability: The organizers and the Meetup group accept no liability for any accidents, injuries, loss, or damage to personal property that may occur during the event. You participate entirely at your own risk.
* Insurance: It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate personal health and accident insurance valid in Germany.
Ready for a winter adventure? RSVP now!
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Elewijt 9 Km loop walk
Hi WW's,
This Sunday we shall do a loop walk starting and finishing in Elewijt.
The walk should look something like this :
https://mapy.com/s/dulorotugo
You should wear good clothing and walking shoes for all eventualities. Bring snacks and drink to keep you going.
The Apres Walk venue will be at the the Sweyn Beer brewery , where they have craft beers . I think they serve small snacks to have with your drink.
[beerhome - Sweynbeer](https://sweyn.beer/)
We plan to start on time, so if you are late , please follow the map to catch us up. We will meet in front of the Sint-Hubertuskerk. Tervuursesteenweg 774 is opposite. There is parking nearby.
By joining this event, you decline any responsibility to Waterloo Walkers. Thank you for your understanding.
See you on Sunday. Rory.
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Bozar Exhibition: Luz y sombra. Goya and Spanish Realism 🌈
Dear folks,
Let’s start the new year with some art vibes. After the exhibition, we can go to a café (Tich) and talk about it. 😊
Please buy your ticket here before you sign up (**Entry time 15h**): https://www.bozar.be/en/calendar/luz-y-sombra-goya-and-spanish-realism
About Exhibition:
This unique exhibition brings the groundbreaking oeuvre of Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746−1828) into dialogue with work by contemporaries and artists from later generations. With his fierce, gripping depictions of injustice, abuses and horrors of his time, Goya was the pivot in the development of a modernity firmly anchored in the Spanish realist tradition.
We will meet up at the entrance of the museum at **14h50.**
See you soon. Cheers!
Yifei
Sunday Gathering - connect with community in Brussels
**Gathering in community is an essential part of being human.** When we sing, share, play, dance, hold rituals, eat together… We move beyond dogma. The Gathering is about the simple yet radical choice to gently ease open our hearts and trust the voice of love to guide the way.
* REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/Szo2ffdEs5ti147P9
Many of us have become isolated in our spiritual journeys, atomised by our individual interests, unaware of the mycelial network that connects us and the abundance of resources available to help us flourish.
**The Gathering is about remembering the sacredness of life, our belonging in a wider community and that our soul-given gifts are designed to be lived and shared.**
The Gathering takes place in Brussels once or twice a month on a Sunday afternoon. Starting with a **singing circle** and a moment of **contemplation**, participants then choose between **practices exploring different aspects of connection - to self, to other, and to life**. We finish the afternoon together with a **potluck meal**.
* REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/Szo2ffdEs5ti147P9
* VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO >>> https://bit.ly/4iFjoiU
**\*\~\*\~\*\~\*\~\*\~PRACTICAL INFO\~\*\~\*\~\*\~\*\~\***
**{ TIMING }**
* \~ Please arrive between 13:45-14:15 so we can start together. The doors will close promptly at 14:15.
* \~ The circle and activities will last until 18:00, so please make sure you are able to be present until then.
* \~ Everyone is welcome to stay afterwards to share food until 19:00.
**{ BRING }**
* \~ a meditation cushion or a pillow (there is nothing provided in the space!)
* \~ your water bottle
* \~ clothes you can move comfortably in
* \~ a blanket, warm socks and/or sweater (optional, if you easily get cold)
* \~ a yoga mat (optional, for extra cushioning)
* \~ food to share (optional, for potluck)
**{ ACCESSIBILITY }**
* \~ The event will be mainly in English, but some practices may be proposed in other languages.
* \~ Children are very welcome! There will be at least one children-friendly practice available.
* \~ The space is wheelchair-accessible, although for practical reasons please indicate it on the registration form.
**{ GIFT MODEL }**
The Gathering is experimenting with a gift model, meaning that everyone is invited to contribute as they can.
Gifts can take many different forms. Time, energy, experience, food, knowledge, wealth, skills, creativity, love… This does not mean that money is ignored. There are costs associated with renting the space and money is needed in order to further develop the project.
**We will ask participants during the afternoon to contribute consciously and according to their means. However, money should not prevent anyone who wants to join, to be able to join.**
How would you like to contribute? There are infinite ways to share your gifts, from helping with the costs, to helping with the set up, to guiding a practice, to cooking a group meal... And if you don’t feel like you are able to contribute anything right now, you are still welcome.
* REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/Szo2ffdEs5ti147P9
* VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO >>> https://bit.ly/4iFjoiU
Coffee and Games (EN+FR+🌍) ☕️ 🎲
What's up Friends! 👋
Let’s catch up over a cup of ☕️ (or whatever drink 🍵 or bite 🍪🍰🥐 inspires you in the moment).
Where:
Leopold PDN. This café may be a bit of a challenge to find on rainy days 🌧️☔️, but that's how adventures begin, right? 😂 Well, don't wait until you get hopelessly lost - text me here before you start cursing google maps 🗺️.
The idea:
Join the table once you've grabbed your order - mandatory! We'll kick-off with a light intro and move over to topics like activities, travel, music... At some point, if we are feeling it, we may also play some games. We will speak mostly English and French. Any other language is a bonus: 🌍🎭💃🎶🎷🤹🏻🤖
🎲 Games:
No giant boards that end up in coffee spills please. Only light, short and fun games (generally card games like uno or exploding kittens💥🐱 will fit). I will bring a game or two myself, however feel free to bring along any of your own favorites.
⏱Timing:
We start at 15:00, and you’re welcome to join at any time and for as long as you want. Joining later? Just let me know in advance in the chat so we keep a seat available for you 😊
🚦If you find yourself on the waiting list but you absolutely want to join or if you have any other question - feel free to contact me directly via the chat.
📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing critical 🙄 announcements.
🐈⬛ The Friends Code:
👉No formalities - just chill 😎
👉Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊
👉Can’t make it? Cancel so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot 🙏
👉 Don't show up if you are on the waiting list.
See you folks! 😉
Badminton Sunday Social
Join us for some friendly Badminton games- all levels welcome!
IMPORTANT- in order to secure your place you’ll need to both book a spot on Meetup AND pay €8 by Friday morning. This is to make sure we can cancel courts if demand isn’t there, and make sure we’re being fair to people on the waitlist.
Refunds will only be possible after Friday AM if another player is definitely able to take your spot
Always worth joining our W’app group as well for faster, often better, updates!
https://chat.whatsapp.com/C52QitOMtltB7NTie86YFQ
🧘♀️ Yoga Hatha & Voyage Sonore 🎶 I Reset - Restore - Recharge ✨ Ixelles
🧘♀️ Je vous propose un cours complet de Yoga Hatha de 75 minutes complet, adaptés à tous les niveaux. Dans cette pratique, nous explorerons des postures et des exercices respiration qui vous permettront d'étirer et de libérer votre psoas et toutes les tensions qui s'y trouvent.
🎶 Ensuite, je vous emmène dans un voyage sonore et vibratoire, un moment de relaxation profonde qui va également vous permettre de relâcher les blocages et tensions, qu'elles soient émotionnelles, mentales ou physiques.
🫖 Nous clôturons l’atelier autour d’une tisane et d’un petit goûter.
🌱 Découvrez le merveilleux studio La Vallée, entre les étangs d'Ixelles et l'avenue Louise. Un havre de paix lumineux et chaleureux.
✨ Programme ✨
\* 14h : Yoga Hatha, cours complet avec petite méditation initiale, postures et pranayama (exercices de respiration)
\* 15h15: Voyage sonore
\* 16h: Clôture, tisane et petit goûter
✨ Prix ✨
35 € / pers.
65 € / 2 pers.
✨ Yoga Vallée ✨
Rue de la Vallée 51, Ixelles
✨ Inscriptions & informations ✨
Pour réserver votre place ou pour plus d'infos, contactez-moi !
\> info@eliserousse\.com
\> WhatsApp: \+32 497 299 808
Tennis doubles (NOT FOR BEGINNERS) - White Star Evere
Hello! This is a meet-up to play tennis from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday. Meeting is on the courts. The courts are booked under the name Jean-Marc. This event is for intermediate and advanced players and not organised for novice players or beginners.
Please make sure to bring the exact sum of 10 € in cash.
The event is non-commercial. This sum covers the cost of the courts reserved. The organizer is not there to make money out of you. Ladies are encouraged to join.
If anyone wants to drop out, they should do it on Saturday morning, not on Sunday the day of the meetup, another wise it would be too late to find a replacement in time or to cancel a court in time with reimbursement. If you don't do this, you will be asked by the organizer to reimburse your participation fee. If this happens too late then those who have cancelled after Saturday morning will have to cover the extra cost for reserving the courts. In the past meetups, it happened too many times that we were an oneven number and because of that all those present had less fun to play. If you don't show up without giving a written excuse in time, the first future participation will be cancelled and you will be asked to reimburse the participation fee. If it happens too many times you will not be able to participate anymore.
In case if we are an uneven number of players, then the last player (except the host of course who has to collect the money) can leave or persuade other players to play with him or her. Of course if the last player leaves, then he or she doesn't have to pay the participation fee. If this player leaves, he or she will be added on a future event by the host or organizer in the participation list if the player is far away in the waiting list. This is the advantage of leaving on a voluntary basis;-).
We operate on the principle of Fair Play as we do not have umpires or referees. Any disputes or disagreements over line calls or scores should be resolved immediately on the court and, when agreement is not possible, the point or game should be replayed. To be able to replay the game, 3 players need to agree on that without manipulation of the one who disputes an entire game, anotherwise injustice could occur where in the end possibly the biggest cheater could win... This situation applies also, if the host or the organizer is involved.
When one of the players still doesn't accept this compromise, then it should be reported (meetup message by preference) to the organizer or host of the meetup event.
One of the consequences could be that the first upcoming event could be cancelled by the organizer for the player who doesn't comply with the compromise to play the point or the game again. If the same player does that again for a second time, then the person will see 4 of his next tennis meetups cancelled. If this happens a third time with the same player, then the player in question will be banned from all future tennis meetups with an exclusion as a final result.
Whenever there is a big problem, it should be reported as well to the organizer of the group so he can, if necessary, take actions to improve the situation for all the players.
Please also note that if you are the first on the waiting list, you will automatically be moved up to the attendance list if someone pulls out. So if you are on the waiting list and see that you cannot attend, please also change your status to not going.
If you would like to organize a meet up either this week or next week please get in touch with me, my name is Jean-Marc. It will depend on your initiatives to create more tennis meetups per week.
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Happy 8th Birthday, GOhio! @ Pins Mechanical!!! 🎂 🎈 🍨 🎁 💐 🧁 🎉 🥳 🍰 🪅 📅
*GOhio!* turns 8!! 🥳 Come celebrate with us at [Pins Mechanical](https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/easton)! 😄
**Summary**
Pins Mechanical Co. is a social entertainment venue that combines old-school games like duckpin bowling, pinball, and other classic arcade and table games with craft cocktails, local beers, and punch. The vintage-industrial atmosphere is designed for playful, face-to-face gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, offering a casual and lively alternative to a typical bar.
Pins' Easton location spans over 38,000 square feet, making it the largest in the United States. This massive entertainment venue features two floors, a mezzanine level with stadium seating, and three full-service bars. It offers 16 duckpin bowling lanes, two indoor bocce courts, and more than 60 classic and modern pinball and arcade games. For additional fun, the location is known for its two outdoor patios, an indoor slide, and an expanded patio pong setup.
**Activities**
As noted below, some machines take actual quarters. Pins has two change machines (one downstairs and one upstairs) that accept ones, fives, or tens (only), and return quarters (only).
* *Duckpin Bowling*
[Like Bowling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling) but with smaller balls, stubby pins, and no oil on the lanes. The cost is $9 per game per person.
* *Pinball*
[Who](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who)'s a [wizard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Wizard) on these [retro machines](https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15311)? At $1 per play, everyone! Takes quarters.
* *Arcade*
Play classics like Gorf, Pac-Man, Gorf, Donkey Kong, Gorf, Galaga, and Gorf! The best part is, there's Gorf! And all the arcade games are free!
* *Patio Pong*
The classic college party staple but bigger. Instead of tossing a ping pong ball into cups, you use a regular ball and oversized buckets. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Ping Pong*
The most popular sport in China! They have two ping pong tables downstairs and two more ping pong tables upstairs. For those of you who have studied topological spaces and set theory, you will know this means they have four total ping pong tables.
They have bubble gum dispensers with ping pong balls in them for 25¢ each. The dispensers take quarters. However, they also have racks where they store the ping pong paddles, and in these racks are slots for ping pong balls. It's not uncommon to see balls already here, so there's a chance you may be able to play ping pong for free if you want to.
* *Hookie*
You can't put your eye out! The safe alternative to darts: Hook thrown rings on a board. Outdoors on the upstairs patio, and free!
* *Bocce*
Like bowling, except there’s turf and a lot more balls. You can also knock your opponent’s balls out of the way. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Foosball*
Everyone loves [foosball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football)! 50¢ a game. Takes quarters.
* *Giant Jenga*
Stack massive wooden blocks into a tower, then take turns pulling out one block at a time without collapsing the tower. There are four of these sprinkled throughout the venue (two downstairs and two upstairs, with one on each patio), and they're all free!
* *Skeeball*
There are three skeeball machines on the first floor (near the Gorf machine!), and they're all free!
* *Giant Connect Four*
On the outdoor patio upstairs, and free!
* *Bubble Hockey*
This is upstairs. Up to four people can play at once, and it costs $1. Takes quarters.
* *Cornhole*
There are two cornhole lanes upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Basketball*
There are two basketball machines downstairs. They're tucked behind the downstairs bar, so they're not always obvious unless you go look for them. They're $2 per play, and they take quarters.
* *NES and Sega Genesis video games*
These are collections, downstairs (near the Gorf machine!), of video games that you can play for free!
* *The Big Metal Indoor Slide*
This large two-story slide is for kids, and certainly no adults would ride this. After all, it's not like it's free or anything.
**Outdoor Patio**
Pins at Easton actually has two outdoor patios. But for our purposes, only the upstairs one matters. See, it will be winter and likely cold. But their upstairs patio has multiple ceiling heaters and two massive gas fire pits that put out a ton of heat. Sitting out here may be a real option.
As mentioned above, the upstairs outdoor patio has one of the venue's two Patio Pong setups, one of their multiple Giant Jengas, the Giant Connect Four, and Hookie.
**Food**
Pins doesn't serve food, but there's a [Mikey's Late Night Slice](https://www.latenightslice.com/) next door. This Mikey's is basically an extension of the Easton Pins; there's a large open doorway between both establishments. Mikey's has a fountain dispenser with Coke products.
You can also get Coke and Diet Coke (but not Coke Zero, like you can at Mikey's) at the bars in Pins, but I think the quality of the soda pop from Mikey's fountain is better than that from the bar hoses Pins uses to dispense soft drinks.
You are also quite allowed at Pins to either bring food in or order it in via your favorite delivery app.
**Parking**
I recommend parking in the [Worth Garage](https://eastontowncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parking-at-easton-updated-file-sept-25.pdf). It's literally right next door to Pins, and it's free as long as you park on Level 2 or above.
They recently started charging people to park on Level 1, and you pay for parking on this level the same way you pay for street parking in Columbus, with the [ParkColumbus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkmobile.parkcolumbus&hl=en_US&pli=1) app.
I've seen them enforce this by ticketing people's cars, but I don't know how they actually compel payment. The garage is not a public street that actual cops can write you tickets for parking illegally on. If you have an actual ticket from a cop that you don't pay, they can go so far as to issue a warrant for your arrest. But all Easton has, seemingly, is, "[Please pay our ticket](https://eastonpreferredpark.com/)." Still, in my ongoing efforts to eliminate needless stress and aggravation from my life, I just park above the first Level.
The actual address of the garage is [4049 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4049+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388a86de3af559:0xc1dc8b4661fc834f!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11sgzjp4ml?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). However, your GPS is stupid. The actual entrances to the garage are on the cross steets Brighton Rose Way and Fenlon St, not Worth Ave. Just keep this in mind once you get to the garage.
**Where we'll meet**
I'll post in the comments where I am. People will obviously want to explore different areas of the venue over the course of the event (and there's a lot to explore), but please just let me know (as in, come find me) once you've arrived.
**Peroration**
Come on out and say hi! 😄
Understanding the Columbus Housing Market
The Columbus housing market is evolving, raising questions about next steps. This session will outline current trends in clear, practical terms. Seniors, caregivers, investors, and those preparing to buy or sell in 2026 will all benefit from the information provided.
What You’ll Learn:
• Key market trends and what’s driving them
• How today’s conditions affect buying, selling, and investing
• Guidance for seniors and caregivers navigating housing decisions
• Strategies to make informed, confident choices
All are welcome to attend. Please bring any questions you may have.
🍕 Little Sicily’s Pizza 🍕
Join us for an evening of great conversation over pizza!
Relaxed, family-owned pizzeria offering familiar pies along with wings, sandwiches & salads.
Hope to see you there!
How to Get Over Losses and Betrayls & Build Lasting Relationships
Join us for this free, in person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships.
Do you want more motivation and confidence to build lasting relationships?
Are you burdened by a stressful relationship?
Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
• How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes.
• Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
• Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
• Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
• Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
• What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others?
• How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
• Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
• How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
• How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Pickleball.
CHANGED to WEDNESDAYS
COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available.
I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them.
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In-Person Meeting: How to Improve Relationships with Others
Attend a free seminar on how to have successful and lasting relationships.
At this seminar you will learn:
How to spot and handle negative and toxic relationships.
How to get through the "rough patches" in a relationship.
How to choose the right people to work with.
The three things that make or break any relationship.
How to make a good relationship great.
All are welcome. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
Hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Wine Tasting with Charcuterie 🍷🧀
Join us for a guided wine tasting sponsored by Wine Trends, featuring a curated selection of wines paired with individual charcuterie boards. $30 per person paid at venue. RSVP required.
Each guest receives a personal board with a curated selection of meats, cheeses, olives, nuts, jam, grapes, and baguette.
A relaxed, social way to unwind and try something new.
Must be 21+ to attend




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