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Green Exercise: Bike to Grand Opening of Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area
Leading up to [Toronto Climate Week](https://www.tocw.ca/), join us on a relaxed waterfront bike ride of Toronto's west end into the edge of Mississauga to explore [Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area](https://trca.ca/conservation/infrastructure-projects/jim-tovey-lakeview-conservation-area/), the new 26 hectare waterfront park in the Greater Toronto Area that opens on May 30th, "after more than a decade of planning, collaboration and community vision".
9:30am meet on the Humber Bay Bridge
9:45am depart on group ride
10:00-10:10am group gathers at western edge of Colonel Sam Smith Park
10:30am arrival at Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area
10:30-11:15am group and individual exploration of Conservation Area
11:30 return group ride
12:00pm arrival back at Humber Bay Bridge
12:00-1:00pm optional social (food, drinks, ice cream) on Marine Parade Drive
Cycling distance: approximtely 25km (10.7km in each direction plus a small distance within Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area)
Terrain: paved multi-use trail, residential roads, and hard-packed gravel trail
Suitable bikes: city, commuter, hybrid, gravel, MTB, and road with thicker tires
Helmet: highly recommended!
Bring: a bike in working order, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, snacks, and good vibes!
Event info:
[https://cvc.ca/conversations/grand-opening-jim-tovey-lakeview-conservation-area/](https://cvc.ca/conversations/grand-opening-jim-tovey-lakeview-conservation-area/)
[https://cvc.ca/discover-the-new-jim-tovey-lakeview-conservation-area/](https://cvc.ca/discover-the-new-jim-tovey-lakeview-conservation-area/)
Project info:
[https://trca.ca/conservation/infrastructure-projects/jim-tovey-lakeview-conservation-area/](https://trca.ca/conservation/infrastructure-projects/jim-tovey-lakeview-conservation-area/)
News coverage:
[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/jim-tovey-lakeview-conservation-area-mississauga-9.7191853](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/jim-tovey-lakeview-conservation-area-mississauga-9.7191853)
[https://www.insauga.com/heres-when-huge-new-conservation-area-opens-to-the-public-in-mississauga/](https://www.insauga.com/heres-when-huge-new-conservation-area-opens-to-the-public-in-mississauga/)
Toronto Climate Week:
https://www.tocw.ca/
Green Exercise:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_exercise
Mandarin-English Exchange
Hello Everybody!
【College Park food court is closed again, so we change the location to the food court in Brookfield Place(181 Bay St., Toronto, ON), near the Union Station.】
I am helping organize a mandarin-english language exchange downtown. If you want to improve your Mandarin/English, feel free to come by downtown and meet others to practise your language. There will be native Mandarin and English speakers to help you! Or you can share your language skills with others!
Every Saturday 3:00pm-5:00pm
Brookfield Place Food Court(181 Bay St., Toronto, ON)
[ Please find a table with "meetup" label (like the Featured photo).]
[ Usually in front of the Longo's supermarket]
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大家好:
【College Park的food court又给封了,所以我们把活动地点换到了 Brookfield Place的food court (181 Bay St., Toronto, ON),靠近Union Station。】
我正在组织一场中英文交流活动。如果你想提高你的普通话或者英语,那就快来参加吧!你可以在这里认识很多母语为普通话或者英语的新朋友!他们都非常乐于帮你提高你的中英文表达能力!也欢迎你同我们一起分享你的语言技巧! 谢谢!
每周六 3:00pm-5:00pm
Brookfield Place Food Court(181 Bay St., Toronto, ON)
【请找到一张桌子,桌上有张纸,写着“Meetup”。】
【位置通常会在longo's超市前面】
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大家好:
【College Park的food court又給封了,所以我們把活動地點換到了Brookfield Place的food court (181 Bay St., Toronto, ON),靠近Union Station。】
我正在組織一場中英文交流活動。如果你想提高你的國語或者英語,那就快來參加吧!你可以在這裡認識很多母語為國語或者英語的新朋友!他們都非常樂於幫你提高你的中英文表達能力!也歡迎你同我們一起分享你的語言技巧! 謝謝!
每週六 3:00pm-5:00pm
Brookfield Place Food Court(181 Bay St., Toronto, ON)
【請找到一張桌子,桌上有張紙,寫著“Meetup”】
【位置通常會在longo's超市前面】
Wim Hof Method
It's better when we're together. Come and experience the power of the WHM with a wonderful group of people. We breathe, we go into the cold and we teach our bodies to heat up properly. We develop resilience and the mindset to use these powerful healing tools over and over again, all year round. This gathering is fully guided by Wim Hof instructor Steve Beattie.
If you are new to this, come on down, enjoy the support and practice in a safe way with us. If you already have a WHM practice this meetup is a great way to take it to the next level, and make lots of new friends.
There will be a fire, snacks and drinks shared by other attendees. We have been doing this 6 for years!
**What to bring?**
* Yoga mat
* Weather-appropriate clothing (better to dress too warm!)
* Bathing suite, towel
* Water shoes (optional)
In extreme weather being prepared is very important. Especially if it's your first time, please read up on how to come prepared [here.](https://www.breathinginnature.com/wim-hof-method-meetup/)
Learn more about our Wim Hof meetups, workshops, breath classes, wilderness trips, medicine work and special events at **[Breathing in Nature](https://breathinginnature.com/)**.
Join the "**[Wim Hof Toronto](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1714218015474146/)**" group on Facebook to see all of our local events.
This is a free event made possible by our Gift Economy. You can learn more about the Gift Economy [here](https://breathinginnature.com/gift-economy/).
FREE OUTDOOR Matinee Salsa Practice
☀️🔥 **BIG NEWS — We’re Dancing OUTSIDE All Weekend Long!** 💃🕺🌴
This weekend, instead of our usual Matinee Salsa Practice and Baila in the West locations, we’re teaming up to co-host an incredible **FREE** outdoor Latin dance event in the heart of the city!
📅 Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31
🕑 2PM–7PM
📍 1 Eglinton Ave East (Yonge & Eglinton)
🎧 DJ Geronimo & DJ Magic spinning the hottest Salsa & Bachata hits all afternoon
💃 Dance Connexion performances & lessons
🌞 Amazing weather + outdoor dancing + incredible vibes = the PERFECT weekend
Bring your friends, your dancing shoes, and your best energy — let’s fill the streets with music, dancing, and nonstop summer vibes all weekend long! 🔥✨
FREE for everyone — see you on the dance floor outside! 🙌
Everyone is welcome!
Join our WhatsApp group:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kj63TzHIqYL5hPrRJolhyD](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpFOsXEuXRWB7uOYorJNPU)
Hosts:
Maya & Gary
Canada SBK (Formerly TSF)
Connection Labs Online (aka Crossroads & Connections)
### Each Crossroads & Connections workshop is a fast, friendly mash-up: short demos, paired practices and intentional reflection. We keep it light, embodied, and social—so wisdom lands in your muscles and your circle, not only your mind. There isn’t one technique that fixes everything, for everyone, in every situation.
### What is it?
We pair complementary domains to spark shared flow, fresh insight, and unforgettable “aha!” moments. You leave with lived skills, not just notes.
* **Dialogue** gets you out of solo spin: small-group formats expose blind spots and sharpen “shared reality,” so your next move matches *this* person and *this* moment.
* **Imaginal** practice is guided “as if” rehearsal you look *through*, not *at*: walking the beats before the scene means your body recognizes turns when stakes rise.
* **Mindfulness** steadies the camera: attention stops jerking around, drama gets de-amplified, and you can catch the instant you’re narrating motives and swap in one honest question.
* **Embodiment** makes it actionable through direct, non-verbal experience and how your inner experience matches your outer expression.
Facilitators: Varies
Fee: $30USD - Or a 10-pack for $200USD
[Please visit here](https://awakentomeaning.com/crossroads-and-connections/) for registration and more information.
Climate Change Solutions Events This Week
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Change the World in Eighty Days! Sunday afternoon pub :)
Please try not to be late.
Socialize with exceptional people in a cozy pub.
Enjoy meaningful and stimulating, conversations,
as we strategize and implement our plan...
to Change the World in Eighty Days!
Activities of ‘Eighty Days!’ follow a clear format:
• Steve will meet, greet, and introduce every attendee at each meeting,
• will lead a discussion of relevant, current, global news,
• lead a discussion of our overall objective, intermediary goals, and specific tasks,
• and, ask for volunteer(s) for each specific, small, simple task.
• Attendees will help choose the next meeting day, time, and place,
• and enjoy socializing, our successes, and making a difference!
Toronto Climate Film Festival: Emergence: Women In The Storm (TORONTO PREMIERE)
[Toronto Climate Film Festival](https://www.tcff.ca/) and [ClimateFast](https://www.climatefast.ca/) present:
**Emergence: Women In The Storm**
**Sunday May 31, 2026 – 6:30-9pm**
Doors open @ 6:30 pm.
Screening starts @ 7 pm.
Join acclaimed directors Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper at the Toronto premiere for a Q&A to discuss ‘wisdom from the storm’ — how finding your community is one of the best ways to prepare for emergencies. Presented by The Toronto Climate Film Festival and Climate Fast. Doors at 6:30pm, screening at 7:00; Q & A to follow moderated by legendary feminist activist Judy Rebick.
Trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ytX_0KiQnM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ytX_0KiQnM)
Tickets: [https://cool.world/event/emergence-toronto-premiere/](https://cool.world/event/emergence-toronto-premiere/)
(Your Meetup RSVP will not get you a ticket!)
About the film:
Climate change is here. As heat domes, atmospheric rivers, and wildfires reshape our world, how do we protect what matters most? EMERGENCE: Women in the Storm goes beyond the headlines to explore how women are navigating climate emergencies.
Recent disasters, including the wildfire that burned the town of Lytton to the ground and the devastating floods in the Fraser Valley, are seen through the eyes of survivors, while emergency responders and community organizers provide perspectives on preparing for – and moving beyond – the worst. Meghan Fandrich’s reflective readings from Burning Sage: Poems from the Lytton Fire, written after losing her town to the blaze, are woven together with stories of healing, resilience and hope in the face of an uncertain future.
Intimate and beautifully crafted, the film offers insights on how to live in this new reality, finding ways to carry on without giving up.
Website: [https://emergence.film/](https://emergence.film/)
Archetypal Coaching — Activate Your Goals with Ancient Wisdom
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
*SATURDAY* IN HARBOUR FRONT (Walk, Talk & Docks!) (Sunset, Dinner & Nightlife)
Hello everyone,
**\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\***
Please join me and my other groups for a great Saturday Night at the Harbour Front in Toronto. **A great day to see the sites, meet lots of friendly people, grab a coffee, ice cream, go for a leisure walk by the water, sip on a beverage/grab some dinner and enjoy the Toronto Downtown Night Life. (Both outdoor and indoor)**
I'm going to show you around, play a little ice breaker game or two; and then gravitate towards some places where we can relax and possibly even more than that. :)
\*The walking portion will be roughly 2.5 hours with rest periods/bathroom breaks, then we will find a casual place to chill and eat.
This will be a fun day and night (Dress casual would be optimal for this event) (comfortable shoes would be best- for walking and chilling)
\*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at
4:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:30)
We will meet at **Starbucks, 208 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1** where you are welcome to grab a beverage or pastry if you like.
\*This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small afternoon and early evening adventure through the Toronto Harbour Front and more.
Event details below:
Sincerely,
Steve Flemming
(Organizer/Host)
**Event Details:**
**\*SATURDAY IN HARBOUR FRONT\***
**(Walk, Talk & Docks!) (Sunset, Dinner & Nightlife)**
-A great day as we explore some of the best area's of the Harbour Front near the water, board walk and entertainment strip (lots of patio's, parks, festivals, bars, restaurants and cafes)
-We can stop and rest at different spots, take some lovely scenic photos, group photos and share some laughs together
-Perhaps play a couple ice breaker games near the beginning as well to help us get to know one another
\*A great way to naturally make connections, get some fresh air and enjoy our Saturday Night together :)
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**Event Fee:**
10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included)
or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com
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**Time and Location: Where to meet us?**
We will meet at **Starbucks, 208 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1** where you are welcome to grab a beverage or pastry if you like.
\*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at
4:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:30)
Go Train will take you Union Station- close walk from there:)
Plenty of parking in that area too- but subway, and/or street car is highly recommended
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***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :)
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Clothing swap, upcycle, and DIY event!
Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-clothing-swap-tickets-1988796709495
Clear out your closet and support animal rights in one go. Bring your gently‑used adult clothing and accessories (shoes, belts, bags, jewellery) and swap them for new-to-you treasures. Think of it as sustainable shopping without the guilt or the price tag.
We’ll also have a DIY Corner for quick upcycles and creative fixes, plus a special pop‑up from soygirldesigns and helenaslowfashion. Sustainable, art-forward shops featuring unique pieces you won’t see anywhere else.
@soygirldesigns
@helenaslowfashion
Doors open at 4:45 PM. Swapping runs until 9:00 PM. Cost is $5.00 (minimum). Cash accepted at the door. All proceeds will be donated to Wishbone Animal Rights Lab.
Bring your clothes, your friends, and your best thrifting energy!
Avengers’ Saturday Cafe for the Homeless
Note: You may be removed from the attendance list if you've participated in the previous week's event. This allows for more people to experience this Meetup.
Avengers put your costumes on and let’s go and save the world!
Well we can’t save the world (yet), but we aim to try to play a small part in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by making their day a bit better!
Description: Before the event the organizer will post a list in the comment section of the attendees and what they are responsible to bring (food/drink, kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies). We normally ask each attending member to bring approximately $15-20 worth of ingredients/supplies to our event. We will use the items to prepare and serve food/drink at The Meeting Place.
Timeline: We will meet on location at 11:00 am, with lunch served between 12:30-1:00 pm.
Membership Dues: Membership dues are $2.00 for the calendar year. Membership dues go towards paying for food/supplies incurred by no-shows. Membership dues are due at the first meetup of the year that you attend.
No Shows/Late Un-RSVP: We’re relying on members who RSVP to bring key ingredients for recipes! Please try your best to show-up or alternatively change your RSVP early so another member may fill the empty spot.
\*\*\* If you are on the waitlist, keep checking as you may be moved into attendance to replace someone. We will try to message you to confirm your attendance in advance.
Donations will be assigned before the event.
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Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**History**
The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood.
In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio.
A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization.
In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden.
Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community.
**Maps of the Conservatory**
Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below).
**Summary**
For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year.
Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now.
**Tickets and pricing**
On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20.
Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4.
Parking is always free.
If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather.
**Your GPS is stupid!**
Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you.
The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road.
If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West.
You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive.
\* Don't really do this.
**After the event**
After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu).
The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event.
We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.
The Power of Trees: Climate Solutions in Your Own Yard and Communities
Discover practical ways homeowners can expand tree canopy on their own properties and advocate for stronger tree coverage in their communities. Come learn how important trees are, even in our own yards, for helping with climate change by absorbing carbon and reducing heat, providing habitat for wildlife, and improving the health and wellbeing of our communities through cleaner air, shade, and more comfortable places to live.
**Presenter**
Todd Fleishans is a local consulting arborist with more than twenty years of experience. His credentials include ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, Certified Urban Forestry Arborist, Certified Tree Safety Professional, and Registered Consulting Arborist. He works with residential, commercial, and municipal clients, providing expertise in tree identification, health, risk assessment, and valuation.
**Evening's Agenda**
This meeting has the option to either attend in-person at the Bloomfield Township Library at 1099 Lone Pine Rd, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 in Meeting Room 2 or online via Zoom. For those attending in-person, there will be a meet-n-greet before the presentation - see the agenda below for details.
* 6:30 pm – Doors open for a meet and greet with members, supporters, and the local Sierra Club Executive Committee
* 7:00 pm – Introductions and presentation begin (remote participants should join at this time)
* 8:00 pm – Question-and-answer session begins
**About SEMG Monthly Meetings & Presentations:**
The Sierra Club Southeast Michigan Group (SEMG) offers free presentations during its monthly first-Thursday meetings at 7 pm. Meetings are held via Zoom or in person, begin with brief announcements, and feature an hour-long presentation with Q&A. All are welcome.
Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless – Volunteers Needed
The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org
or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛
Columbus Yarn Club at the Grandview Heights Library
5:45-7:45 in Conference Room A, Library lower level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited.
Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street.
See you there!
Pop-up Book Club 4: Going to Meet The Man, stories by James Baldwin
Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Finding Product Insights
**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose**
Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap.
Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn:
* Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge
* How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change
* Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction
* How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools
This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work.
**About Our Speaker**
[Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
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More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)























