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**Start your 2026 with Bang!** You got an idea or MVP and want to scale or just looking to partner with like minded Hungry entrepreneurs to build something. Join our Founder Match maker Dinner/Drink. An invite-only, small-group networking evening for early-stage founders and operators looking to build together. This is **not a typical mixer**. **The Ticket fee will cover** * Drink * Sharable **Who should attend** The goal is to create **real connections** between like-minded entrepreneurs who are: * Building or validating a startup * Looking for a **CTO, CMO, or CRO** * Open to co-founder or early leadership conversations We’ll keep the group intentionally small (max 10 people) and use light structure to help meaningful 1:1 conversations. Luma RSVP Link - https://luma.com/ngmkpzax * Startup founders (idea → early revenue) * Technical or business leaders exploring co-founder roles * Builders serious about long-term collaboration If you have any questions please reach out to me - [C K | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kchandank/) **Questions** **What best describes you?** * Founder * Operator (CTO / CMO / CRO) * Exploring both **What are you currently working on? (1–2 lines)** **What role are you looking for right now?** * CTO * CMO * CRO * Co-founder (open) **Startup stage:** * Idea * MVP * Early users * Revenue **Industry or domain (optional)** **What are you hoping to get out of this evening? (1 line)** Learn More about TorontoAI - https://www.torontoai.io/

*Solitaria Vita Description* Solitaria Vita Autentica is a community for matured Single Catholics 30+ years interested in learning about the Catholic Faith and building a circle of like minded friendships. Join us as we explore the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ, the early Church Fathers and Mothers, Saints and Doctors of the Church to Grow Spiritually, Bond, Forge New Partnerships, Evangelize, Socialize and Win Souls for the Kingdom, while at the same time Honing Skills to live an Authentic Single Life, while waiting for the ***ONE*** God has destined for you. *This group is for Evangelization, Soul winning, Socializing, Education, Information, Building Community and much more*. *This group is “NOT A MATCHMAKING OR SPEED DATING FORUM” but a community initiative to help us cultivate attributes and qualities to empower us to live a WHOLESOME, TRUE, RICH, HOLY and COMPLETE LIVES.* A group where community members can talk about every and anything with each other in a respectful and safe space. Looking forward to many opportunities to build experiences and cherished memories. **January will be in a Workshop format **Activities planned for the evening include Prayers, Reflections, Meditation, Icebreakers and 3 Talks. There after a Panel session by Financial Experts to educate us on how to manage our finances Gods way, Debt Audit, Investment Planning for Early Retirement. Estate/Will/Trust.* We kindly ask for a minimum donation of $10 to offset cost of light refreshments and drinks. E-Transfer to solitariavitaauthentica@gmail.com https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/authentically-you-tickets-1835879919259?aff=oddtdtcreator For any questions or Inquiries: **Contact: Martina - solitariavitaauthentica@gmail.com** **With subject Line: Solitaria Vita**

**Important:** **RSVP’ing on Meetup does not reserve your spot.** **To join this experience, you must sign up at [app.cinders.dating](https://app.cinders.dating/eventDetails?eventRef=0oHdIe0WlnSd4EVZ9acw&utmSource=meetup) and complete your profile. Only confirmed guests will receive the exact location and details.** Make new girl friends. Try a new restaurant. Then have fun at ping pong with curated single men. This Cinders social is exclusively for **single girls** who want both: **new female friends**, and **a fun way to meet curated single men**. **How it works** [Cinders](https://cinders.dating/?utmSource=meetup) is a social dating app that brings singles together through curated IRL social experiences. Our app learns your preferences and who and what you're into, then matches you into IRL experiences with people you might typically swipe right on, except there is no swiping or texting required -- you simply show up. We also connect single women with other single women for friendships. **What to Expect** 🍽 Enjoy dinner at a cozy Italian restaurant with a small group of other like-minded single women in your age range. 🏓 After dinner, head together to a nearby modern ping pong bar where you'll meet up with a group of curated men for a playful night of ping pong and cocktails. Come solo, leave connected, with new girl friends and maybe a special guy. **How to sign up** To join, you must [sign up at cinders.dating](https://app.cinders.dating/eventDetails?eventRef=0oHdIe0WlnSd4EVZ9acw&utmSource=meetup) and complete your profile. Only confirmed guests will receive the location and details. **Experience Details** 📍 Wellington Place (exact location will be revealed to confirmed guest before the experience date) 📅 Jan 16 at 6:45pm 🎟️ $15 (early bird) [Sign up here](https://app.cinders.dating/eventDetails?eventRef=0oHdIe0WlnSd4EVZ9acw&utmSource=meetup)

*Unwind, get creative, and connect with cool people.* Looking for a calm space to do some art, have meaningful (or silly) convos, and meet new friends in the city? This is your spot. I’ll be bringing **colouring pages and markers** for anyone who just wants to show up and relax. You're also totally welcome to bring whatever creative activity helps *you* unwind — think **sketchpads, mini canvases and paint, journals, clay sculpting, wire bending, model building kits, and collage supplies**. We’ll hang out, make art, and enjoy chill conversations in a cozy, no-pressure environment. No experience or talent required — just bring yourself and whatever helps you feel creative and calm. **✦ What to Bring (optional):** * Any relaxing art or activity you enjoy **✦ I’ll provide:** * Colouring pages, markers, and good vibes **Where to Meet (MADO Cafe at the Food Hall inside The Well):** * The easiest way to get to the venue is to make your way to La Plume restaurant or The Dorset restaurant and turn towards the statue then take the stairs to the lower level. * Shoppers will be on the right and across from Shoppers will be an entrance to The Well's food court. * Make a left and you should see the long tables and MADO cafe. * **We'll meet at the long tables in front of MADO Cafe** Come solo or bring a friend — this is all about slowing down, making connections, and enjoying a creative evening together ✨

What to expect Explore the art of woodworking while unleashing your creativity. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels — tools and materials provided. 📍Location:250 Sheppard Avenue East ⏰Time:2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Workshop Overview: In this hands-on session, you'll be introduced to the art of wood carving using a knife. Learn how to transform simple wooden blocks into beautiful artistic creations with just a few basic tools. This workshop is perfect for beginners and those with no prior experience. What You'll Experience: • Introduction to different types of wood and their unique characteristics • Knife carving techniques that are simple yet effective • Understanding natural patterns, textures, and the artistic language of wood • Create a unique wooden piece to take home • A creative and calming experience in a friendly environment, guided by an expert instructor

SPACE IS LIMITED! This is a much smaller class than our 7:30 pm event and we can only accept a limited number of students. Key areas of focus: Practicing oral communication (speaking languages), for conversations, presentations, interviews and job skills Schedule: 1. 6:45- 7:15 pm : 30-minute language conversation class with certified award-winning language teacher John Dias. 2. Language exchange social (7:30-11 pm): includes Free access to the Toronto's BIGGEST Language Party and Social Party also in the Madison Pub led by teacher John Dias (same location) Cost: just $ 5 while we have this promo. **PROMO (Limited Time): $5 fee will give you access to both events (usual rate: $15 total)** Feel free to message us if you have any questions!

Join us for an intimate afternoon of connection, reflection, and shared inquiry as we launch a **3-part community circle series exploring the intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and psychedelic experiences**. This small-group gathering (max 10 people) is a welcoming space for anyone curious about IFS — whether you’re brand new to the model or have been walking with parts work for years. You do *not* need prior psychedelic experience to attend. Together, we’ll explore how an IFS lens can help us: ✨ Make sense of psychedelic experiences and altered states 💬 Gently engage with parts that may show up before, during, or after journeys 🔥 Build authentic connection, resonance, and support in community Each circle will include grounding and arrival, a gentle check-in, experiential parts-focused practices, and space for reflection, sharing, and integration. While the circles are connected as a series, each gathering can stand on its own. This is a **non-clinical, heart-centered space** rooted in curiosity, compassion, consent, and respect. No substances are used or consumed in this space. We welcome lived experience, honest questions, and the full spectrum of parts that may want to be seen. Bring your stories, your parts, and your open heart. We will serve coffee and teas. **Location:** Our home near High Park (exact address shared upon RSVP) **Contribution:** By donation (suggested $5–30)

Come join us for Tapas and drinks at Madrina’s Bar Y Tapas in the Distillery District. Afterwards we can explore the Distillery together. The Distillery District is a beautiful area to explore in the winter, with lots of neat shops, historical buildings and events going on. https://www.madrinatapas.com https://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/about/ Please note there is a $3 charge for this meetup. Payment Options:
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 Hope to see you there!
 Jess

Archetypal Coaching — Activate Your Goals with Ancient Wisdom Ready to energize your goals and gain clear direction? In this weekly meetup, we work with powerful archetypes from ancient traditions to align your intention, sharpen your strategy, and ignite real momentum. 4 Sessions Per Month Tap into the power of 4 ancient traditions: • Egyptian — Strategic clarity & long-range vision • Scandinavian — Decisiveness & breakthrough energy • Greek — Harmony, inspiration & personal charisma • Sephirotic (Kabbalistic) — Deep integration & energetic anchoring. Each 90-Min Session Includes: • Group energy alignment (20 min) • Personal goal setting in the energy of the week’s tradition (20 min) • Group activation & anchoring (20 min) • Personal alanyses, archetypal insights & support circle (30 min). What You’ll Gain: ✓ Mental clarity & motivation ✓ Energetic support for your path ✓ Clear, inspired next steps ✓ A deeper connection to purpose. When: Every Sunday afternoon 4-6pm Fee: $50 CAD per session (Limited spots available) Facilitator: Andrey Litvinov — Business Coach, Psychotherapist, Grand Master of Reiki Yggdrasil To Reserve Your Spot: Pre-registration required via WhatsApp or Telegram Message: t.me/AndyTherapist WhatsApp: +1 437 606 6502

## Details \#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. \#\#\# What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time \#\#\# Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐

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

This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!

Volunteer with Mid-OH Food Collective Mid-OH Market 4041 Gantz Rd Grove City, OH 43123 -fill carts with boxes -help support the various stations inside the Market -help scan groceries at the check-out stand -help repackage groceries into shopping after being scanned -help deliver groceries to customer vehicles Some volunteers will help load groceries into vehicles so dress in layers as needed. RSVP by contacting Renee with name, email, phone # 614-257-9389 or reneelquillet@gmail.com

2026 may be the last year many developers write code by hand. We need coding agents to solve complex problems in production codebases, but vibe coding alone won’t get us there. Vibe coding is all gas, no brakes. It burns up the context window until the agent slips on its own slop. You can go fast at first, but the more you stuff into the context window, the more tangled its outputs get. While the industry is rapidly increasing code generation speed, we still have to understand, review, merge, and maintain what gets shipped. This talk featuring Michael Geiger will outline how coding agents (Claude Code + Gas Town) work and a framework for orchestrating them to solve complicated problems in complex codebases. It’s about steering the model: doing the research to align intent, planning the approach up front, implementing in parallel steps, and breaking early. Human judgment still matters, but it should be spent on high-leverage decisions: what to build, what to forbid, and “what is quality?”, not cleaning up slop. Attendees will leave with a checklist to identify workflow and environment gaps that hold agents back, so you and your team can ship higher-quality software starting tomorrow.

Join Sacred Sound Alchemy Columbus for a transformative Sound Bath experience that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Immerse yourself in the powerful vibrations of various sound instruments like crystal singing bowls and rain drums, carefully orchestrated to balance your chakras and uplift your spirit. The soothing sounds will help you release negative energy, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation. This event is perfect for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a chance to connect with their inner selves. Whether you are new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, you will benefit from the harmonious frequencies that will resonate with your body and soul. Come and allow yourself to be enveloped in a wave of healing energy, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for life's next chapter. Please bring something comfortable to lay on like a yoga mat. Being a pillow for your head or for under your knees and a blanket to cover over yourou. The library can get cold. Bring some water to help flush your body for after the session.