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**What happens when artificial intelligence meets very human emotion?** This Wednesday, **Mercury Toastmasters Berlin** explores that question inside the *Historic Imperial Breakfast Hall at **Das Center, Potsdamer Platz.*** *In a world shaped by algorithms, one skill becomes more powerful, the ability to speak with clarity, empathy, and presence.* *Experience the **power of prepared speeches** loaded with bold ideas, participate in our **dynamic Impromptu Session**, and **gain valuable insights** during our feedback segment.* Leave with practical tools, fresh ideas, and renewed inspiration. Whether you want to speak up at work, boost your presence, or just meet inspiring people, you’ll feel at home at Mercury Toastmasters Berlin. *** **[What to Expect:](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/)** ✨ A supportive space to speak, grow, and connect 🎤 Engaging prepared speeches ⚡ Fun, fast-paced impromptu speaking challenges 💬 Feedback session you can actually use 🌍 A friendly, international crowd (around 25–30 people) **Schedule** (times may vary) ⏰ 19:15 - Doors open & networking 🎙️ 19:30 - Prepared Speeches 🏓 20:35 - Impromptu Session (Guest welcome to join) ↩️ 21:00 - Constructive feedback 💬 21:30 - Food, drinks & relaxed socializing **No experience needed.** ***Come curious. Leave energized.*** *** **🤙 [Hear it from our members:](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eRtvR9DRNqU9WZQn7)** *“You can sharpen your public speaking skills and gain tons of confidence, while having fun and making new friends. Mercury is well-structured, fun, and affordable.”* — *Therese Pitt* *“Mercury gave me a safe place to speak, create, and grow. I love the multicultural vibe and supportive community. It’s the best place to learn and have fun.”* — *Krisztina Linka* *** **[Did You Know?](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/about-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)** Toastmasters is where people go to get better at speaking—and grow into confident communicators and leaders. Today [Toastmasters ](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/about-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)has 350,000+ members across 16,000 clubs in 143 countries. And [Mercury](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/) is one of the best places to experience it. So bring your curiosity, your energy—and just be yourself. Whether you’re just starting or ready to level up, there’s a place for you here. *** **[Wondering what you get as a member?](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/membership-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)** Think expert feedback, real-world speaking practice, and a supportive crew that’s got your back. [See you Wednesday night! 🎉](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/)

(FOR ENGLISH SCROLL DOWN) Freies Training für alle Leistungs- und Altersklassen im Sportcenter Wittenau. Unabhängig ob über meetup Spieler angemeldet sind, vom Verein ist eigentlich immer jemand vor Ort. Wenn du an der Anlage ankommst, frag einfach am Counter nach dem Training des 1. SCB und Sebastian, Stefan oder Korbinian. Anschließend findest du einen von uns in oder vor einem unserer Courts (2-5). Nach dem Sport gibt es die Möglichkeit in die Sauna zu gehen und entspannt ein wohlverdientes Getränk an der Bar zu nehmen. Somit sollten alle Bedürfnisse gedeckt sein, die einen perfekten Squashabend ausmachen. Wenn du gerne regelmäßig kommen und Mitglied werden möchtest, wende dich einfach an einen der Organisatoren oder informiere dich hier weiter: https://www.1scb.de/mitglied-werden ***** Free play for all abilities and age groups in the Wittenau sports center. Independent if someone has signed up via meetup, there is usually always some around of our squash club. Once you arrive at the venue, just ask at the counter about the training of the 1. SCB and Sebastian, Stefan or Korbinian. You will then find one of us in or in front of one of our Courts (2-5). After the sport, you can go to the sauna and have a cold drink at the bar. So everything should be set for a perfect squash session. We hope to see you soon on and beside the court in our beautiful venue. If you would like to come regularly and become a member, please contact one of the organizers or find out more here: https://www.1scb.de/mitglied-werden

**Tickets via Eventbrite 👉 [https://kundalini-shakeoff-pankow.eventbrite.de](https://kundalini-shakeoff-pankow.eventbrite.de)** **BESCHREIBUNG** Kundalini Shake Off ist meine Version der *Kundalini-Meditation nach OSHO* \- eine schlichte\, strukturierte Bewegungsmeditation in vier Phasen: Schütteln\, Tanzen\, Spüren\, Ruhen\. Keine Show\, kein Druck\, keine Esoterik\-Clouds – nur du\, zentrierte\, speziell kuratierte Kundalini\-Musik und ein klarer Ablauf\, der den Kopf runter\- und den Körper hochfährt\. Ein moderner Reset für Menschen, die merken: Manchmal braucht’s keinen Guru – nur 60 Minuten, in denen der Körper machen darf, was er will; und *in denen du dich trauen darfst, loszulassen*. Alle sind willkommen – egal ob jung (18+), alt, laut, leise, Frau, Mann, Divers… Keine Erfahrung nötig. Nur Lust auf Begegnung mit Spaß und Leichtigkeit. *(English speakers welcome)* **ABLAUF** * **18:30 - Ankommen & Setup:** Kennenlernen, vertraut machen, ggf. Umziehen, Matten und Decken bereit legen, kurze Intro durch Host * **18:45 - ShakeOff:** je 15 Min Schütteln, Tanzen, Spüren, Ruhen unter minimaler Anleitung/Ermutigung ;) * **19:45 - Ausklang:** Zurück in die Realität kommen, kurzer Austausch über das Erleben, Zusammenpacken **HINWEISE** * Anmeldung nur via Eventbrite 👉 [https://kundalini-shakeoff-pankow.eventbrite.de](https://kundalini-shakeoff-pankow.eventbrite.de) * Yoga-Matten sind vorhanden. Bring gern eine Decke und warme Socken für die Entspannungsphase mit. * Bequeme, bewegungsgeeignete Kleidung ist von Vorteil, aber komm gern, wie du dich am Wohlsten fühlst. * Bitte bring deinen eigenen Durstlöscher für die aktive Phase mit :) * Kostenbeteiligung: Sliding Scale zwischen €10 und €18 zur Deckung von Zeit & Vorbereitung (alle Infos auf Eventbrite). * Privat organisiertes Event: keine Haftung für Unfälle oder Verluste

Join the Minotaurs Men's Basketball Team on Wednesday at 8pm at an indoor basketball court in Neukolln. We currently have two teams, one in Bezirkliga and one in FBL. We are looking for new players to add to the teams so come by to play together and meet. Please send a message to the event organizer if you are interested in coming.

**Longevity Berlin** is excited to partner with **The Longevity Practice** for an evening of expert insights and curated networking. Join us on **Wednesday, 18 February** **at 18:30** to hear strategies to extend your healthspan from two experts in the field, learn about our community project, and connect with like-minded peers. 🗓 **Agenda** * **18:30 – 18:55:** Arrival, healthy drinks & networking * **18:55 – 19:00:** Welcome & Intro by **Longevity Germany** * **19:00 – 19:20:** *Longevity Talk* by **Dr. Maya Fehling** ([The Longevity Practice](https://www.thelongevitypractice.com/en)) * **19:20 – 19:30:** *Daily Optimization* with Biohacker **Heiko Bartlog** * **19:30 – 20:15:** Informal Q&A, healthy snacks & networking * **20:15 – 20:30:** Checkout & Closing *** 🎙 **Our Speakers** **[Dr. Maya Fehling](https://de.linkedin.com/in/mayafehling) \| [The Longevity Practice](https://www.thelongevitypractice.com/en)** Dr. Fehling will share her expertise on personalized preventive medicine. Learn how modern clinical interventions are redefining healthy aging. **[Heiko Bartlog](https://de.linkedin.com/in/bartlog) \| Biohacker** Heiko will pivot from the clinical to the practical, sharing his favorite protocols for optimizing your health on a daily basis. Perfect for those looking to bridge the gap between medical data and lifestyle habits. *** 📍 **About our Venue: [The Longevity Practice](https://www.thelongevitypractice.com/en)** Located at **Am Friedrichshain 1**, The Longevity Practice is at the forefront of personalized health in Berlin. They specialize in troubleshooting complex issues like sleep disturbances and hormonal health, while focusing on the core pillars of longevity: cardiovascular fitness and metabolic health. *** 🎟 **Request Your Spot** Because of the intimate setting of the practice, **space is limited.** See you there!

🎤 **Stegreifreden-Wettbewerb am 18. Februar – Spontan. Mutig. Mitreißend.** Was passiert, wenn 13 Menschen dieselbe Frage bekommen – und nur 1–2 Minuten Zeit, um zu antworten? Es entsteht ein Feuerwerk aus Ideen, Perspektiven und überraschenden Wendungen. Bei unserem **Stegreifredenwettbewerb** treten 13 Teilnehmer gegeneinander an. Alle erhalten exakt dieselbe Frage. Keine Vorbereitung. Kein Skript. Nur ein Moment, ein Gedanke – und eine Bühne. Innerhalb von 1–2 Minuten verwandeln sie ihre spontane Eingebung in eine kleine Rede. Mal humorvoll, mal tiefgründig, mal völlig unerwartet. 👀 **Das Publikum erlebt:** * kreative Gedankensprünge * überraschende Pointen * inspirierende Mini-Reden ⚖️ **5 Richter** bewerten die Beiträge und entscheiden über die Platzierungen. Ob als Zuschauer oder Redner: Dieser Abend zeigt, wie viel Ausdruckskraft in einem einzigen spontanen Gedanken stecken kann. Sei dabei, wenn Worte Flügel bekommen. 🚀

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Try Brompton is a Brompton experience ride for those considering purchasing a Brompton. The purpose of this ride is to deepen your understanding of Brompton bikes, ride courses designed to fully enjoy Bromptons, rediscover the city, experience new ways to enjoy it, and experience the lifestyle that comes with owning a Brompton. We guide participants through folding techniques and shifting the internal gear hub—a common source of confusion for first-time riders—while riding. By comparing different bikes, we help riders deeply understand each model's characteristics, supporting them in making an informed choice and purchase. https://www.komoot.com/tour/2544443144?share_token=aHITulkVldsQO8ZTduViGdGjVF2ZkFee5TKZ6D4484fY5EXfHK&ref=wtd

All thx to the sponsor! **Line-Up:** 👉 *TBD* by TBD **Speaker Bios:** 🗣 *TBD*

SQUASH SWEAT + TEARS WOMEN / MEN ACTIVITIES Players meetup at the club, play squash (with others around any level), train (if they wish), watch & learn from better players, make new friends, have a few drinks. Please be aware, we must take care to use our allotted courts. We arrange for these based on the sign-up lists. If many people sign up, but do not appear then the courts go unused and those on the waiting list miss a chance to play. In order to ensure this if a party on the attending list has not appeared, their future reservations will be moved to the waiting list. In addition, reservations will be allowed up to fourteen days in advance only. PRICE: €12 Kindly pay at the front-desk reception "before" you play on a squash court. Free for club members. COURTS 3 courts (1 + 2 + 3) @ 18:00 to 21:00 NEW JOINERS / TOTAL BEGINNERS We, the organizers — Oliva or James— are always available to teach you the basics and improve your skills to learn the rules and get introduced to players. Ask for "demo racket" at front-desk if you don't have one. PARTICIPANT RULES 1. RSVP to participate in meetup and play. MAX is 12 players. 2. Cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend. Be courteous to others who would like to attend. 3. Pay fee at club front-desk before playing. Thanks for your understanding and support AIRPORT SQUASH & FITNESS CLUB WEBSITE http://www.airportsquash.de Become a club member for 36 EUR per month and play UNLIMITED! SQUASH CLUB INTERIOR as a [3d view](https://www.keepeyeonball.com/Tour/d77705fd-24dd-44a1-9f12-15bf3648036b/4K?sc=7&y=110&p=-1&tz=100&r=-1.13;0.18&l=0.00;0.00&mz=-8.70&d=0&m=1) courtesy oc keepeyeonball.

The topic for February is "Transitions" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday February 24 from 7-10 pm at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new friends! WE HOPE TO BE COLLECTING SIGNATURES TO OVERTURN SB56. BRING YOUR FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO JOIN US AND SIGN! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

Let's gather for lunch at Carfagna's followed by an optional stop in Carfagna's Market to check out the tastes and smells of Italy. Carfagna's address is 1440 Gemini Pl, Columbus, OH 43240

Welcome, readers! Our February read is **_1984 by George Orwell._** In 1984, George Orwell imagines a world where the government watches everyone, rewrites reality, and punishes even private thoughts. Winston Smith dares to question this system, believing that truth and love might still exist. His rebellion draws him into a chilling struggle against a power that knows him better than he knows himself. The novel leaves readers asking whether freedom is possible when reality itself can be controlled. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Good Cafe](https://goodcafeeaston.com/)!