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Refresh Day : Jeux, atelier, cocktail… et zéro téléphone
**Et si tu passais une journée entière sans ton téléphone ?**
**Le 30 mai**, on se retrouve au Palazzo, un lieu magnifique au cœur de Saint-Gilles, pour une journée 100% offline.
Tu poses ton téléphone dans un casier verrouillé en arrivant. Tu le récupères à 17h.
Entre les deux : du vrai fun, du lien, et zéro écran.
🎲 Jeux d'ambiance animés par un pro : pour briser la glace et rigoler ensemble
🎨 Personnalisation de tote bag : tu repars avec ta création
🥗 Lunch (bar à pita) + goûter inclus
🍹 Cocktail (ou mocktail) maison pour clôturer la journée
☕ Thé, café et boissons dispo toute la journée
🔒 Tes proches reçoivent un numéro d'urgence donc si quelqu'un a besoin de te joindre, on te prévient immédiatement. Pas de stress, tout est encadré.
📍 Palazzo, Saint-Gilles, Bruxelles
🕙 10h30 → 17h
👥 20 places max (petit comité)
💸 89€ tout compris
Tu peux venir seul·e ou accompagné·e car tout est pensé pour que tu te sentes à l'aise dès le début.
👉 Inscription et infos : refresh-weekend.com/refresh-day
🎭 Zinneke Parade: Creative Walk & Social Gathering in Brussels
**Join us for a warm and easy-going afternoon at the Zinneke Parade 🎉, one of Brussels’ most creative and colorful street events.**
The parade brings together artists, local groups, performers, musicians, and communities from different parts of the city to create a unique celebration in the streets of Brussels.
The atmosphere is usually festive, artistic, multicultural, and full of surprises ✨. Expect music, costumes, creative performances, colorful groups, and a very Brussels-style mix of imagination and good energy.
We can go as a group and walk around the city centre, watch the different parade groups, take photos 📸, enjoy the music and costumes 🎶🎭, and experience the festive atmosphere together.
This is a great event for people who enjoy culture, creativity, street performances, local Brussels life, and social gatherings 🤝. Whether you are new in Brussels or simply want to spend a nice afternoon with friendly people, you are welcome to join.
There is no fixed program: we will meet, walk together, enjoy the parade at a relaxed pace, and maybe go for a drink or snack afterwards for those who want to continue the evening ☕🍹.
**To keep the group experience pleasant for everyone, participants are kindly asked to respect each other, behave normally, and contribute to a friendly and positive atmosphere 😊🙏.**
**Location**
**📍 Place de la Bourse in front of the Metro entrance**
**Price**
**🎟️ Free event**
**No ticket is needed. You only pay for your own food or drinks if you decide to buy something**.
🌿 Walk the Woluwe Valley: Nature, History & Connections in Brussels
### Confirm participation on [www.sundayvacations.com](www.sundayvacations.com) => events
### Escape the city without leaving Brussels.
Join us for a relaxed community hike through one of Brussels' most beautiful and surprising green corridors: the Woluwe Valley.
From peaceful parks and hidden nature reserves to historic estates and forest trails, this walk reveals a side of Brussels that many residents have never explored.
Whether you're new to Brussels, looking to meet like-minded people, or simply want to spend a Saturday afternoon outdoors, this is a perfect opportunity to disconnect from routine and reconnect with nature and community.
## 🌍 Community Event
### Why Join?
The Woluwe Valley is one of Brussels' most important ecological landscapes and forms part of the European Natura 2000 network dedicated to biodiversity conservation.
During our walk, we'll discover a remarkable diversity of landscapes, including:
🌳 The beautiful Woluwe Park
🌿 The semi-natural sites of Hof ter Musschen and Domaine des Silex
🏞️ The scenic parks of Malou, Seny, Ten Reuken and Tournay-Solvay
🚶 Former railway paths transformed into green walking routes
🌲 Sections of the majestic Sonian Forest
🏰 Historic landmarks linked to King Leopold II's vision for Brussels and the prestigious Avenue de Tervuren
Along the way, we'll pass through landscapes that tell the story of Brussels' relationship with nature, urban development, and cultural heritage.
## 🤝 More Than a Walk
At Sunday Vacations, we believe people join experiences for connection as much as the activity itself. This walk is designed to create a welcoming atmosphere where international professionals, expats, locals, solo joiners, and nature lovers can meet naturally while exploring together.
Whether you're attending your first event or already part of the community, you'll find a friendly and inclusive group.
## 📅 Program
**14:50** – Meet at Le Slot (near Roodebeek Metro)
Optional: arrive a little earlier if you'd like to have lunch or a drink with other participants before departure.
**15:00** – Start of the hike
**15:00 – 18:00** – Guided community walk through the Woluwe Valley
**18:00** – End of the hike at Gare de Boitsfort
Participants are welcome to continue socializing afterwards.
## 📍 Meeting Point
Le Slot Restaurant
Near Roodebeek Metro Station
Brussels
## 🥾 Route Information
Distance: Approximately 9.8 km
Difficulty: Easy
Pace: Relaxed and social
Suitable for beginners: Yes
Dogs: Welcome if friendly and kept under control
## 💰 Participation
### Sunday Vacations Members
✅ Free participation
### Non-Members
You are welcome to join and discover the community.
Membership starts from just:
🌟 Explorer Membership – €5/year
🚀 Voyager Membership – €50/year
🏆 Ambassador Membership – €150/year
Membership helps support the community and unlocks access to additional benefits, experiences, and member pricing throughout the year.
## 📱 WhatsApp Group
A dedicated WhatsApp group will be created before the event to facilitate communication and last-minute updates.
The access link will be shared with registered participants.
## 🎒 What to Bring
✔ Comfortable walking shoes
✔ Weather-appropriate clothing
✔ Water
✔ Good energy and curiosity
## ⚠ Important Notes
• Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation.
• This event takes place entirely outdoors.
• There is no weather backup plan.
• By joining, participants acknowledge the normal risks associated with outdoor walking activities.
• Please arrive on time so we can depart together.
## About Sunday Vacations
Sunday Vacations is a community operated by UJAMAA ASBL, bringing together people through adventure, culture, nature, and meaningful social experiences.
Our events are designed to help you discover new places, meet new people, and create memorable moments together.
## Legal Disclaime
Sunday Vacations acts as a community organizer and connector and is not a travel agency
Activities are organised by volunteers and covered under the legal Belgian volunteer insurance framework
VAT not applicable – small business exemption scheme, Article 56bis Belgian VAT Code
### 🌿 Ready to discover one of Brussels' most beautiful hidden green corridors
Join us for an afternoon of nature, conversation, discovery, and community
Come solo. Leave with new connections
🔥 B-SURVIVOR 36H — Ultimate Survival Experience
### 🌲 Disconnect. Challenge Yourself. Reconnect.
Are you ready to step completely outside your comfort zone?
Join us for an unforgettable **36-hour survival immersion** in a private forest near Mons — a raw, powerful experience designed to bring you back to the essentials of life.
No screens. No city noise. No comfort bubble.
Just nature, teamwork, and your own resilience 🌿
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## 🏕️ What Awaits You
Under the guidance of a specialized survival instructor, you will learn practical skills that humans relied on for thousands of years:
🔥 How to make fire from scratch
🏕️ Build your own natural shelter
🧭 Navigate using terrain and basic tools
💧 Manage essential resources in the wild
🌲 Live fully outdoors — day and night
🤝 Strong group bonding through shared challenge
This is not a demonstration — you will actively participate.
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## 🌟 Why This Experience Is Special
✨ A rare opportunity to disconnect from modern life
✨ Powerful team spirit — you will go through this together
✨ Confidence boost & personal breakthrough
✨ Memorable stories you will tell for years
✨ Meet adventurous, open-minded people from our community
Many participants describe survival experiences as **life-changing**.
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## 👥 Who Should Join?
✔️ Curious explorers & adventure seekers
✔️ Beginners welcome — no survival experience needed
✔️ Open-minded people ready to try something different
✔️ Anyone craving a real reset from everyday life
You don’t need to be super athletic — motivation matters more than performance 💪
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## 📍 Event Details
📍 Private forest in Frameries (near Mons)
📅 May 30–31, 2026
⏱️ 36 hours in nature
👥 Very limited group: **max. 20 participants**
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## ⚠️ Important to Know
✔️ Outdoor conditions — rain or shine
✔️ No modern comforts
✔️ Personal gear required (packing list provided)
✔️ Safety supervised by experienced instructor
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## ❤️ The Sunday Vacations Spirit
This is not just a course — it’s a shared adventure.
Expect:
✨ New friendships
✨ Mutual support
✨ Genuine human connection
✨ A break from the fast pace of Brussels life
If you enjoy our hikes and trips, this is the **next level**.
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## 🌿 Are You In?
Spaces are intentionally limited to keep the experience authentic and safe.
👉 Join us if you want something real, intense, and unforgettable.
After Work Experience 🍸
We are hosting a **After Work Experience** in a pleasant and welcoming setting, where you can relax over a drink, an antipasti and music with a DJ Set ... and get to know other nice people.
The event takes place in the beautiful, cosmopolitan atmosphere of **C.Elysium** — the perfect place to connect and enjoy the moment.
Info: **Special Offer** from **6:30PM-8:30PM, hurry-up: Aperol/Campary Spritz: 7 euros.**
**Warning** : Initially, 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.
[FOLLOW our INSTAGRAM to see MORE](https://www.instagram.com/nicepeople.brussels/)
Photoresk at Zinneke Parade: Brussels street photography walk + social
Join Photoresk for a relaxed afternoon of street photography at the Zinneke Parade in Brussels. We meet in front of Café Metteko before the parade, photograph together for about two hours, then come back for a drink and chat.
The Zinneke Parade returns to the centre of Brussels on Saturday 30 May 2026, and it is exactly the kind of colourful, surprising city moment that is fun to photograph together.
We will meet at 14:30 in front of Café Metteko, Boulevard Anspach 88, 1000 Brussels.
The parade starts at 15:00. The different Zinnodes move through the centre in a loop, so from one good spot on the route we should be able to see the full parade between 15:00 and 17:00.
https://www.zinneke.org/parade-2026/infos-pratiques/
Afterwards, from around 17:15, we will meet again at or near Café Metteko for a drink, a chat, and maybe a first look at our favourite shots.
All levels are welcome. Bring any camera you like: DSLR, mirrorless, compact camera, analogue camera, or phone.
The idea is simple: enjoy Brussels, photograph together, and meet other people who like photography.
Practical details:
Date: Saturday 30 May 2026
Meeting time: 14:30
Meeting point: in front of Café Metteko, Boulevard Anspach 88, 1000 Brussels
Parade photography: 15:00-17:00
Social get-together: from about 17:15 at or near Café Metteko
Nearby public transport: Bourse, De Brouckère, Gare Centrale
A small note on comfort and safety:
The Zinneke Parade is colourful, busy and often loud. Some places, especially around Bourse and Grand-Place, can get very crowded. Please travel light, keep an eye on your belongings, and respect the parade teams, stewards and other visitors. For close portraits, please ask first.
Photoresk is a friendly international photography group. New faces are very welcome.
Ideal Cities
What would make a city "ideal"? The answer(s) might first appear on the surface (excuse the pun) to be a no-brainer: thriving, prosperous, clean, safe, energizing yet relaxing, beautiful, affordable, etc ...
However, as we further unpack and explore all these factors, we might soon begin to see that the answer(s) may not be that simple after all - not only considering the reality of limited resources (not enough money or energy - or surface area - to realize all visions, therefore choices have to be made), but also confronting the reality that each decision made will have implications on the whole system, as every element in a city both influences and requires all others.
Inspired by Plato's *Republic,* one approach to answer the question "What is an ideal city?" could be to compare this question with the question, "What is an ideal human being?" If there might be *many* types of ideal cities or human beings, what properties (again, excuse the pun!) would they all have in common?
Each city should best of course be studied in the context of its particular history, geography, climate, ecosystem, economics, culture etc. How have cities optimized (achieving differing degrees of success) their natural advantages while compensating for their vulnerabilities?
What type(s) of people would be the ideal cities' inhabitants and visitors?
How homogeneous or heterogeneous should a city be to both flourish and function optimally? (cf. meetup topic of 7/11/2020). In which ways should its citizens behave uniformly and in which ways diversely?
Should architecture and urban design be used to promote social/political/ethical behaviour?
How would *social* navigation ("networking" and maintaining ties) in our city operate? What sorts of infrastructure and urban culture would facilitate thriving interactions?
How can city and nature be best reconciled?
How should our cities deal with climate change and function sustainably?
Where do we go from now? What lies in the future for our cities in the world today?
At the micro level...
What would your ideal city look like?
(For example - just 1 out of hundreds of possible questions - how high should its highrises be?)
What would be the ideal size of geographical area that we would consider to be our "home territory" i.e. the amount of earth surface area that we move upon during an average day/week/month of our living?
How would we move around?
What would your own personal lifestyle be like in your ideal city?
Would a "low-stress" lifestyle be ideal, and if so, what characteristics of our ideal city would facilitate this?
What would you argue are the most positive and negative aspects of cities you can think of in the world today?
Jane Jacobs' ideas, values and theories continue to remain a standard reference even today, 65 years later
[https://youtu.be/Y4k6SXaUXho?is=zdkUoi9hbzE7Lpg-](https://youtu.be/Y4k6SXaUXho?is=zdkUoi9hbzE7Lpg-)
Carlos Moreno's concept of "15-min city", introduced 10 years ago, has become increasingly popular - as well as debated
[https://youtu.be/a1tUy8uqlOE?is=RW4eRLplijnyomKU](https://youtu.be/a1tUy8uqlOE?is=RW4eRLplijnyomKU)
Edward Glaeser interview (only if you have enough time)
[https://youtu.be/k2USzajXfLk?is=2sPas0L8_C0COrL](https://youtu.be/k2USzajXfLk?is=2sPas0L8_C0COrL) *(begin from 03.00)
Where we're going (possibly)...
[https://youtu.be/T6mK-Ukr_ts?is=QjHyf8uVu6GlzuTF](https://youtu.be/T6mK-Ukr_ts?is=QjHyf8uVu6GlzuTF)
[https://youtu.be/zHgfKz7aQkY?is=H56JVVaLlJXbLRjl](https://youtu.be/zHgfKz7aQkY?is=H56JVVaLlJXbLRjl)
[https://youtu.be/hfHtFiqw-IY?is=-LVjTtb07ZSYPosI](https://youtu.be/hfHtFiqw-IY?is=-LVjTtb07ZSYPosI)
Photo (by Alan Woo): Chóngqìng from the air (May 2026)
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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.
Discover Belgium’s Oldest City - Social Day Trip to Tongeren
*QR code to be obtained on events page @ [www.sundayvacations.com](www.sundayvacations.com)*
## Ancient stories, slow travel, and meaningful connections.
Join Sunday Vacations for a relaxed cultural escape to Tongeren, Belgium’s oldest city, during the special Archaeology Days weekend.
Together, we’ll travel by train from Brussels, explore the famous Gallo-Roman Museum, and enjoy a guided walk through Tongeren’s historic streets, Roman heritage, and hidden corners.
This experience combines:
- culture
- storytelling
- social connection
- local discovery
- slow Sunday travel
Expect a warm international atmosphere, curious conversations, and a different way to experience Belgium beyond Brussels.
Solo joiners are always welcome.
## Experience Overview
During Archaeology Days, the Gallo-Roman Museum hosts special live activities where archaeologists and researchers share fascinating discoveries about prehistoric, Celtic, and Roman Belgium.
## Highlights
- Train journey from Brussels with the group (Train departure: 9:01 Platform 3 - IC507 (Liege-Guillemins)
Journey time: Approximately 2h 15m (With 1 change)
\- 11:15 AM Arrive in Tongeren\.
- Antiques Market Tongeren
Visit the largest antiques market in the Benelux (Leopoldwal and Maastrichterstraat)
- Cultural walk through Tongeren
- Discover Roman and medieval heritage
- Special Archaeology Days access
- Meet archaeologists and heritage experts
- Relaxed international community atmosphere
- Ideal for solo joiners & curious minds
- Slow Sunday travel experience
## Plan / Itinerary
- Meet at Brussels Central Station
- Coffee & introductions
- Train journey to Tongeren
- Visit the Gallo-Roman Museum
- Explore Archaeology Days activities
- Optional archaeology blitz course
- Social regroup moments during the visit
### Late Afternoon
- Optional café / terrace stop
- Relaxed free time before departure
### Evening
- Train back to Brussels together
Exact timings and train details will be shared before the event.
## Price / Contribution
Museum access is free during Archaeology Days.
Participants cover:
- their own train tickets
- personal food & drinks
VAT not applicable – small business exemption scheme, Article 56bis Belgian VAT Code.
## Important Notes
- This is a hosted community experience, not a professional licensed tourism service.
- Participants remain responsible for purchasing their own train tickets.
- The city walk is organised in a relaxed community format.
- Exact schedule may vary slightly depending on train timing and group pace.
## Legal Disclaimer
Sunday Vacations / UJAMAA ASBL acts as a community organiser and not as a travel agency.
Activities are organised by volunteers and covered under the legal volunteer insurance framework.
Participants remain individually responsible for their own transportation, purchases, and participation choices during the outing.
VAT not applicable – small business exemption scheme, Article 56bis Belgian VAT Code.
Sunday Electronics Workshop
This workshop series is a **follow-up to the ESP32 Robotics workshop**, but with a different concept. Here, there will be no subject set in advance, instead **all participants are welcome to join at any point and at any level, from beginner to expert**. Beginners will be guided though the basics (C programming, how to use measurement tools, soldering, PCB design, etc…) and can get advice on what tools and kits to start with, others can come with their own projects to get help or share some knowledge.
## Requirements
* Bring your own laptop (Windows, Linux or Mac)
* Any microcontroller/dev kit to develop your project(s). If you are a beginner and don’t know what to buy, come and we’ll find the best starter kit for you !
* A strong desire to learn stuff, good mood and some patience !
Ceramics Workshop "Fall in Love with Clay: I Love Cats! 😍 Plate"
**Beginner-friendly lesson (In English).**
In this 2.5 hour session, you will be given 500g of clay and Anna will teach you how to make a plate of your dreams.
**Lesson themes:** Hand-build ceramic dishes, learn to model clay, work with underglaze, paint your piece.
The instructor Anna will do final glazing and both kiln firings for you. Your creation will be ready for pickup within 5 weeks after the lesson. You will even be able to use it for your next breakfast!
Anna will give you examples of different plates with cats. But of course, if you have your own ideas, bring them too!
This workshop costs 65 EUR.
**Please pay online by booking through the following link:** https://luma.com/02bp0zf3
**You can also buy a gift certificate:**
[https://malinamore.studio/](https://malinamore.studio/) 🌷
Craft & Connect: Knitting & Embroidery 💫
**Whether you’re an avid knitter, crocheter, embroiderer, or simply curious to try something creative, join us for a cozy** **crafting meetup at** **Malina More Studio** **in Brussels 😊**
Bring any ongoing fiber‑craft projects and enjoy creating together while chatting over tea or coffee. This event is free and open to all levels, but please note it is ***not* a formal lesson.**
**Spots are limited, registration is required!**
**✨** **Please register here:** https://luma.com/qy72ufkw ✨
🧶 **What to bring**
Your own materials: knitting needles, yarn, threads, hoops, etc. This is a self‑led social crafting meetup.
😊 **WHO** Friendly English‑speaking crafters of all genders and ages; open to all experience levels.
☕ **Food & Drinks**
To make our gathering even cozier, to create a warm, shared atmosphere, you’re invited to bring something for the tea table : tea bags or loose tea, coffee capsules for a Nespresso machine, pads for a Senseo machine, snacks, sweets, or any small bites to share with others.
💗 **Contributions**
If you prefer, you can contribute to the studio rent instead. Any amount starting from €5.
Your support truly makes this event possible and helps us continue hosting such creative community gatherings in the future! Every little bit helps!
🧵 **Volunteers needed**
This event will take place only if we have at least 3 volunteers to help beginners with knitting or embroidery.
If you’d like to volunteer, please send a private message or email at **contact@malinamore.studio**.
**IMPORTANT:**
**✨** **Spots are limited.** Registration is required!
If you register for the event, please make sure you attend!
**If your plans change, update your status to “Not Going” as early as possible so we can offer your spot to someone else.**
**✨** Please, don't be late!
**✨** Follow the Malina More Studio on INSTAGRAM ☺️
[https://www.instagram.com/malinamore.studio/](https://www.instagram.com/malinamore.studio/) 🌷
Let’s have a ball (of yarn)! 💛
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/IL7Gbs6TmIm0GXyidQxCFS?mode=gi_t
Deep Conversation - Question Chosen in Session
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.
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Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator.
Per what this group is about:
"Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."
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.
Marketing Monday Networking
Monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners. One specific topic, one to three actions you can run this week.
You can be the best at what you do and still be invisible. If local buyers cannot find you, the phone does not ring.
Marketing Monday Lunch + Learn is a monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners focused on building relationships, local networking, and local marketing. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no upsell.
**This month**
Most local businesses pick one or two places to be visible and call it good. The result is inconsistent calls and a feeling that marketing is not working. We will walk through the three places every local business needs to show up, plus the fourth place most owners ignore that quietly produces the warmest leads.
**What to expect**
Doors open at noon. Order lunch and drinks at the cafe counter or bring your own. You get real conversation with other local owners and a focused marketing lesson. You leave knowing people and with one to three actions to run that week. The room is reserved through 1:30 PM.
**Who this is for**
Any local business owner who wants clearer marketing direction and real local relationships. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community.
**Not the right fit if**
You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM.
**Details**
* Second Monday of every month
* 12:00 to 1:30 PM
* Good Cafe Easton, 4400 Easton Commons, Ste 150, Columbus, OH 43219
* Order lunch and drinks at the counter when you arrive
* Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited
**About the host**
Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local business owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com.
Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator)
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.
Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving." The film continues John Carney’s “long run of success with yet another charmer” and “a sharp, hopeful crowd-pleaser that strikes the right notes!”
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus, this is a perfect early stop on our Summer of Ice Cream! Their menu uses made-from-scratch recipes in an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, crepes, waffle sticks, specialty coffee & espresso, and more! Their specialty shakes are as delicious as they are over-the-top and they offer an extensive vegan menu! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:25 and 6:35pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this opening night showing! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan
Free In-person Meeting: Unwanted Emotions & Loneliness, How to Get Over Them
This is an in-person meeting.
Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance.
Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you.
The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life.
For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues.
So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them?
That is what this meeting will be all about.
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.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Gold Star Business Networking
Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!




















