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Join a **beginner-friendly Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) class** focused on health, movement, and steady learning. No prior martial arts experience is required. These are **FREE weekly meetups** covering the fundamentals of **Chen Style Hunyuan Taijiquan**, including basic alignment, breath and intent coordination, and introductory work on **24 & 48 Fist Forms**, **48 Sword Form**, **push-hands**, and **qigong**. Classes include **Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced groups**, suitable for both newcomers and experienced practitioners. Sessions are held weekly, **rain or shine**, unless cancelled in advance, with an emphasis on health, consistency, and supportive community practice.

## Details **♟️ Geek Out, Stress Out 🎯** Ready to flex that board game brain? This night is for the seasoned gamers, the engine-builders, the tableau tacticians, and the worker placement pros. We're diving into the deeper end of the tabletop pool—**strategy games that challenge, engage, and maybe even melt your brain (in a good way).** Whether you're plotting your next move in a Euro classic or trying out a hot new release, this is your space to **go big on games** and connect with fellow strategy lovers. Bring your A-game, bring your favorite titles to share, and let’s get into the good stuff. **Venue:** Geekster **Time:** 7pm to 11pm (Every Thu) **Address:** 100 Lorong 23 Geylang #03-02 S388398 (Near to Aljunied MRT, take the shorter path at Atrix Bulding) **Fee:** Option A: Roll 2 dice and the sum will be the entry fee Option B: S$8 per entry Both options come with ONE complimentary drink **🎲 Play Arena Rules 🎲** 1️⃣ Max capacity: 30 people (excluding Geekster). RSVP is first come, first served. If you can’t make it, please de-RSVP so others on the waitlist can join. ✅🔄 2️⃣ Be respectful—no excessive noise or aggressive behavior. 🚫🎭 3️⃣ You’re welcome to bring your own games! Just make sure they’re ***clean*** and ***mold-free***. Comment below with what you're bringing. 😊🎲 4️⃣ Handle all games with care. Damage to Geekster’s games may incur a replacement fee. 💸⚠️ 5️⃣ No outside food or drinks (except plain water). Keep food and drinks away from games. 🚱🍔 6️⃣ Feeling unwell? Please stay home. Hosts may deny entry if needed. 🤒❌ 7️⃣ Keep an eye on your belongings; management isn’t responsible for lost items. 🎒👀 8️⃣ Theft = police report + permanent ban. 🚔🚨 Please join our **Telegram** group here for more details/updates: [https://t.me/+6r-3vSQcxwNjZjM1](https://t.me/+6r-3vSQcxwNjZjM1) **CONNECT WITH US!** 📌 Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/geekster.sg/) 📌 Join our newsletter on our [website](https://www.geekster.sg/)

Light to Night Festival is back this year and running until 31st Jan! Join me on a leisure walk to explore Singapore’s civic district and witness the light installations at various landmarks before it ends! Meeting Point: City Hall MRT Control Station Time: 7pm Duration: 1.5 hours thereabouts We will leave at 7.15pm sharp. If you are unable to join us, kindly update the RSVP at least 1 day in advance. Things to bring: \- water bottle \- comfortable walking shoes \- umbrella \- camera/phone We will visit the exhibitions in the National Gallery, before coming out to Padang and watching the light show on the National Gallery building, and then proceeding to The Arts House, Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall and finally explore the light installations around Asian Civilisations Museum. We will end our walk at Raffles Place MRT. See you there! ☺️

Hatha Yoga practice at a condo right by Farrer Road MRT every Thursday. 🦅 08:00pm - 09:15pm These are weekly classes where the whole group practice and progress together, working on fundamentals and slowly building up. This class is good for beginners or anyone working with injuries. A consistent practice will build your foundation strong physically & mentally. Details: ✨ Class time: 08:00pm - 9:15pm (75mins) ✨Term: $240 (SGD) for 8 consecutive weeks ✨ Single drop in session (meaning u do not sign up the full term): $40 (SGD) ✨ Please WhatsApp 96469599 (Hwee) to sign up. ✨ Minimum 5 pax to start ✨ If you miss a class, you may join Botanic Garden class Fri 930am / Sun 8am (90mins) complimentary if u inform me of your absence one week in advance. U can attend on a different week. ✨ Bring your yoga mat, face towel and yoga blocks (if you have challenge bringing yoga blocks, let me know, i will arrange something) ✨ As always, we progress step by step as we practice consistently every week, it is not a full 75mins of workout, we start of with mindfulness and end with a long mental relaxation which most people look forward to. Please feel free to ask any questions or raise any concern. Please reach 5mins early.

We start 2026 with an evening that covers a range of topics at the frontier of AI - and please note that the topics below are "subject to change" depending on new model releases, etc... Talks: **"Nested Learning; mHC/Engram and Sub-1bit Compression" - Martin Andrews** In his talk, Martin will outline several interesting recent works: (a) Nested Learning from Google (which follows on from their TITANS paper at NeurIPS); (b) mHC and Engram from DeepSeek, which may be foreshadowing an upcoming release; and (c) "LittleBit: Ultra Low-Bit Quantization" which had flown under the radar until NeurIPS itself... The goal is to explain a little of both the "why" and the "what" behind this research. **"The Big Shift: From "Bigger Models" to "Smarter Systems"" - Sam Witteveen** In this talk, Sam will go through some of the papers and topics covered at NeurIPS and in general research over the past few months that cover how in the race for AGI, research is moving to Agentic Systems rather than just Big Models **"EmergentDB: What if Your Database Learned Like an LLM?" - Rach Pradhan** In his lightning talk, Rach will describe his highly-rated entry into the recent DeepMind Gemini Hackathon held in Singapore. His "EmergentDB" is a proof-of-concept vector database that uses MAP-Elites (Quality Diversity) to automatically discover optimal index configurations. Instead of hand-tuning HNSW parameters or guessing at partition counts, the idea is that the database evolves configurations specific to your data with impressive speedups over alternatives. **FOOD UPDATE :** Google has told us that **there WILL BE** pizza at the event **ALSO:** Sign-ups are on **MeetUp** this time! Registration here should be FREE - if MeetUp requires you to sign up for a subscription somehow, let us know! (We haven't heard of this happening for registrations via their mobile app, FWIW). \-\-\- Talks will start at 7:10pm (entry at 6:45pm) and end at around 9:00pm, at which point attendees can come up to the front for a bit of a chat with each other, and the speakers. As always, we're actively looking for more speakers - both '30 minutes long-form', and lightning talks. For the lightning talks, we welcome folks to come and talk about something cool they've done with keras, PyTorch, JAX and/or Deep Learning for 5-10mins (so, if you have slides, then #max=10). We believe that the key ingredient for the success of a Lightning Talk is simply the cool/interesting factor. It doesn't matter whether you're an expert or an enthusiastic beginner: Given the responses we have had to previous talks, we're sure there are lots of people who would love to hear what you've been playing with. If you're interested in talking, please just introduce yourself to Martin at one of the events.

Looking for board game events near the West? Paul's Tabletop organizes sessions every 1st and 3rd Thursday at Tiong Bahru Canopy. Canopy is a kindergarten enrichment center owned by one of our members. She has kindly opened up her place for us to game! Tiong Bahru Canopy sessions are focused on games with lesser complexity, so it's especially ideal for casuals and newcomers to the hobby. Join us for a fun and relaxed evening of board games, laughter, and great company. Whether you're a strategy pro or just learning the ropes, there's a seat for you at the table. 📅 **When**: Every 1st and 3rd Thursday, 7.45pm 📍 **Where**: (Canopy) 46 Jln Bukit Ho Swee, #01-874, S160046 👥 **Who**: Open to everyone – all experience levels welcome! We’ll have experienced hosts at multiple tables running different games, so there’s something for everyone—from party games to more strategic play. If you’re new, don’t worry—there’s always someone happy to teach the rules! Best Part? All sessions are free! Just show up and play, don't need pay. **More on Paul's Tabletop:** Paul's Tabletop is an active board game community that holds regular tabletop sessions in the West. We currently host at Clementi, Queenstown and Tiong Bahru. We also organize regular board game retreats, events and auctions. Started by a crazy guy named Paul, our games are hosted by the community, for the community. Come join us and let's explore this wonderful world of cardboard together! We play a full range of games from Avalon/Secret Hitler/BOTC all the way to 18XX, Lacerdas, Splotters, TI4 and everything in between (Euros, Dungeon Crawls, 4X, Sandbox, LCGs, Co-ops etc). Our events are primarily organized on telegram, you can check it out [here](https://t.me/+tVrjvrmRl-RmMDc9). **Our Event Schedule:** Free for All Gaming @ Clementi Zone 2 RN - Every 1st and 3rd Mon Open Games @ Dundee Queenstown - Every 2nd and 4th Sun Under 3 Complexity @ Tiong Bahru Canopy - Every 1st and 3rd Thurs Open Games @ 348 Clementi - On Weds Note, sign ups on Meetup are not the final count as we primarily organize through [Telegram](https://t.me/+tVrjvrmRl-RmMDc9).

You are cordially invited to an exclusive book club discussion featuring the man, the myth, the legend himself—three-time Eisner winner 🏆 Sonny Liew! We are kicking off 2026 with a 10th Anniversary Edition of our proudly homegrown alternate history political satire comic, The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye. Journey together with the titular comic artist, Charlie Chan, as he chronicles the rise and fall of Lee Kuan Yew’s arch-rival, Lim Chin Siong. Charlie’s own life takes a nosedive as he reckons with the crushing demands of adulthood as a career artist, in a city where art is relegated to the sidelines for the sake of unrelenting progress. Therein, you shall learn of little-known footnotes of Singapore’s founding myth and political history, with mention of the Albatross Files. There is no better way to educate yourself before our excursion to the Albatross Files exhibit! It is the dream of Sonny and his loyal supporters that The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye becomes a mandatory core text for our students.

Want to craft a meaningful handmade gift this Christmas? Looking for a fun activity to spend time together? Try out Tote Bag Art Jamming! Design and personalize a tote bag with names, your favourite quotes or meaningful doodles using Acrylic Markers. Why Acrylic Markers? \> Less mess\, no fuss\! \> Easy to control: More beginner\-friendly than paintbrushes\! \> Clean\, sharp lines: great for names\, lettering & small details \> Wide variety of colours ready to use **What to Expect** * All skill level welcome, including beginners * All Materials Provided so you don’t need to bring anything but yourself! Advanced artists may choose to bring your own supplies if you prefer. * Take Home Your Masterpiece: Walk away with your artwork to cherish or gift. **Fees** $25 per person \| $40 per pair *\> Special price applicable only upon confirmation via Whatsapp 83370678* **What to Bring** * Your enthusiasm and openness to create! * Ideas or inspiration pieces of what you might want to paint **Location Details** The Noodle Place 15A Circular Road, 2nd Floor Singapore 049371 Please Whatsapp 83370678 to confirm your attendance after RSVP so we can make preparations for you. Thank you!

☕🎨 Coffee Painting Workshop (Welcoming 2026) As we begin 2026, this workshop invites you to slow down, reflect, and ease into the new year with intention. Coffee painting is a gentle, sensory experience that uses the aroma and texture of coffee to help calm the mind and body. The scent of coffee stimulates relaxation from the nose to the brain, encouraging us to pause, be present, and allow the healing process to begin. No art experience is needed. This session is about the process — not perfection. Come as you are, take your time, and enjoy a moment of calm creativity as we reflect and start the year mindfully. 🎨 What to Expect Guided coffee painting session suitable for all skill levels Relaxing, mindful activity to help you reflect on your starting 2026 experiences Art materials provided A chance to take home your very own coffee-scented artwork as a keepsake ☕ Why Coffee Painting? Coffee painting is more than an art activity — it is a gentle form of therapy. The aroma of coffee stimulates relaxation from the nose to the brain, creating a calming effect that helps you slow down and be present. As you paint, you are invited to pause, breathe, and allow the healing process to begin. A perfect way to unwind while reflecting on the year. 📅 Event Details 📍 Venue: BLOCK71 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #03-25. Singapore 139951 🕒 Time: 3 - 5 PM 📝 Fee: $15 per person ( PayNow UEN : 201212341G ) Sign Up Now! https://forms.gle/seVnHkNvtTApCmYF8

Welcome to Super Lazy Cardboard Saturdays! Unlike our other game days, this one is a little on the lazy side. These are the times when gems like Mountain Goats, GPS, 15 Days will shine. Azul, Splendor, Jamaica and even slightly heavier ones like the Kodama series are also popular especially if all you want is to spend a day in the magical forests with the spirits. But still, you will not be able to stop guys organising an expedition to the Copperneck Mountains in Gloomhaven or to set the masts ablaze among the mighty airships in Avertigo in the south china airs and seas. For the creatives out there, you might bump into others with similar interests as game designers, illustrators and you know, the arty-farties tend to gather on Saturdays to show off their stuff and chat. We will contact you when you sign up and place you into appropriate messaging groups with different needs to facilitate further communication. Total noobs are totally welcome! While we don't serve food ourselves, we are smack right in the middle of the legendary Golden Mile premises with an huge range of eateries from super curry puffs, loud Japanese izakaya food, heavenly chicken rice with steamboat, hellish black burgers and authentic Thai food that is just sick. All within a pebble's throw away. Tea and dinner sessions (at our own expenses) usually follow the gaming sessions according to our designated groups. Due to the current Covid-19 and social distancing restrictions, you are not allowed to join us for these food consuming sessions only. For your understanding, please If you have something specific in mind, do a shout out below and we see if we can help within reasonable grounds. There will be a charge of SGD $15 (ARENA: $15) collected at the door (in cash) to help with the running of the event. How to sign up for our sessions: • Join the Singapore Manga Anime Games & Cosplay Assembly as a member. • RSVP below and retain a screenshot of your RSVP as proof. • Note that without proof of RSVP you will not be allowed into the premises. • Note that those who sign up but do not show up will not be allowed to sign up for future Party of Five sessions. • Note that RSVP closes 6 hours before the event takes place. For those who will like to form groups to play other games, feel free to shout out your intentions at the comments section below: Note that there won’t be any game masters around to help you with your games on site. The meetup will run from the time stated to the time ended. By signing up for this meetup, you agree to the terms and conditions set above.

Calligraphy Art Jam (Fully-Guided) (Eligible for Culture Pass) This fully-guided workshop by artist Sonia Ong gives a beginner’s introduction to Chinese calligraphy technique. Learn and practice the technique to calligraphic writing and what is acceptable or not by tradition. Create, improve or perfect your writing control and style with practice sheets. Contribute to a collaborative poem with fellow participants. Finish your session with a mini-version of our original calligraphy art jam. Snack and free flow tea. 2 hours. $95

​\*\*[Moment of Now] Workshop by Thribe x Cloop\*\* ​ ​Step into the **[Moment of Now]**, a transformative workshop led by **Gerra and Lin from Thribe** that invites you to slow down and rediscover the beauty in the discarded. In this hands-on session, we move beyond traditional crafting to explore the intersection of circularity and self-expression. You will be guided through the process of turning textile waste into a unique Cloop Identity Tag. ​[By](https://tag.by/) assembling fragments of fabric, you'll learn to see identity as a beautiful patchwork of experiences. Join us for a session of mindful creation, where every weave is an act of presence. Location: 22 New Industrial Rd #06-22- Direction here: [bit.ly/CloopPrimax](https://bit.ly/CloopPrimax)

Join us for a fun photography meetup in Paya Lebar! At this event, you'll get to take pictures of all sorts of interesting things - from the bustling streets and vibrant buildings to the local shops and people. Whether you use your phone or a fancy camera, you're welcome to come and capture the sights. Join us if you are interested in photography. It doesn't matter if you are a pro or a beginner; we do it for the love of photography. We'll kick off with a short meet and greet before heading out to click pictures together. After our photo walk, we'll end at a nearby coffee shop to chat and share our experiences. This is a free event, but please RSVP to let us know you're coming. If you have any trouble finding us or have questions, feel free to call or text: Jay: +65 9352 0249 Sandeep: +65 8609 1667 Join our WhatsApp group for live location sharing: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IYNcf63yaXr2PAXyrjeHzi We share our live location there to help everyone stay connected — especially as people naturally wander off while shooting. Meeting Point: Paya Lebar MRT (PLQ Plaza) - Paya Lebar MRT — Exit F (direct to PLQ Plaza) Route: PLQ → Paya Lebar Sq → Tanjong Katong Rd → City Plaza

**History** The Columbus Museum of Art traces its roots to 1878, when it was founded as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, becoming the first art museum chartered in Ohio. A group of civic leaders established it to bring touring exhibitions and build a public collection. In 1887, it merged with the Columbus Art School (now CCAD) fostering a long partnership in arts education. Initially without a permanent home, the museum operated from temporary spaces until 1919, when art patron Francis C. Sessions deeded his Victorian mansion on East Broad Street to house the growing institution. As collections expanded in the early 20th century, the need for a dedicated building became clear. The Sessions mansion was demolished, and a new Italian Renaissance Revival structure was erected on the same site, opening to the public in 1931. This elegant building, with its grand steps and arches, remains the museum's core today and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Key early acquisitions, like the Ferdinand Howald Collection of modernist works, helped establish its focus on American and European art. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the museum evolved significantly. It added the Ross Wing in 1974 for exhibitions and renamed itself the Columbus Museum of Art in 1978 during its centennial. A major renovation and expansion completed in 2015 introduced the Margaret M. Walter Wing and Center for Creativity, emphasizing interactive experiences. In 2018, the donation of the Pizzuti Collection and its Short North building expanded the museum's reach into contemporary art, solidifying its role as a dynamic cultural hub. The Columbus Museum of Art boasts a strong collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century European modern art, featuring well-known masters like Claude Monet, whose Impressionist landscapes capture light and atmosphere in ways familiar to many. Visitors can also encounter works by Henri Matisse, renowned for his bold use of color, and Edgar Degas, famous for his graceful depictions of ballerinas and everyday scenes. The museum's early Cubist holdings include pieces by Pablo Picasso, offering glimpses into his revolutionary fragmented style that reshaped modern art. On the American side, the collection highlights iconic figures such as Edward Hopper, whose evocative paintings of urban solitude and quiet American life are widely recognized, and Norman Rockwell, celebrated for his heartfelt illustrations of everyday Americana that have appeared on countless magazine covers. These accessible works by household-name artists provide an inviting entry point for those new to art museums, blending European innovation with distinctly American storytelling. **Summary** For this event, we will tour the [Columbus Museum of Art](https://www.columbusmuseum.org/), which is always free on Sundays. Afterward, we will head over to the nearby, highly-rated, and popular Gemüt Biergarten for drinks and food. Columbus's art museum is not large, and we won't need to rush through in order to see everything. However, it's a little windy (with a long "i") and maze-like in spots, and if you've never gone through it before, it can be a little confusing at first. **Tickets and Pricing** The Museum is free on Sundays. **Parking** The short answer here is that you can park for free (in the Safe Auto lot) when you visit the Museum on weekends. The longer answer is that the Museum has a dedicated parking lot, whose entrance and exit are on E Gay St, just north of Broad St. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Columbus+Museum+Of+Art+Parking/@39.9648853,-82.9882364,18.67z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x883888d20177f111:0xbf595a71d9d8c8c5!2sColumbus+Museum+of+Art!8m2!3d39.9642074!4d-82.9878972!16zL20vMDM0Z3F6!3m5!1s0x883888d21f05e00f:0xb72a56e4ac2d4fba!8m2!3d39.9651763!4d-82.9881746!16s%2Fg%2F11f3pdx3tx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). This parking has normally been $7, unless you buy something either in the Museum's gift shop or café, in which case it's $5 (you have to bring your receipt to the Museum's front desk to get this discount). However, the Museum is currently in the process of upgrading their parking lot's intercom (or some such), and until such time as this is completed, parking in this lot is free. Once this upgrade is complete, though, the charge is likely to increase from $7 to $10. This upgrade is supposed to be done by the time we run this event, but given how these things work, I wouldn't be totally surprised if it's not complete by then. You'll know the lot is free if the gate arms to both the entrance and exit are fixed in a raised position when you arrive. However, there's a large parking lot for Safe Auto on the other side of N Washington Ave, between Boone St and Hutton Pl. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'54.4%22N+82%C2%B059'13.9%22W/@39.9651069,-82.9884087,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.965105!4d-82.987191?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). Visitors to the Museum may always park for free in this lot on weekends. **The End of History** After completing our dissertation in [Art Appreciation](https://www.facebook.com/groups/879880336006462/posts/1734229683904852/), we'll head over to the highly-rated [Gemüt Biergarten](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/) for [drinks and food](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/#full-menu). The brewery is located in [Olde Towne East](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Olde+Towne+East,+Columbus,+OH/@39.9600896,-82.9935095,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c29b9d98cb:0x55fc96810facc832!8m2!3d39.9579938!4d-82.9761254!16s%2Fm%2F026vlz4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D), and its actual address is [734 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/734+Oak+St,+Columbus,+OH+43205/@39.9633755,-82.9808618,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c53426d289:0x4aec638d8a5195d4!8m2!3d39.9633755!4d-82.9808618!16s%2Fg%2F11c4wy250w?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). Gemüt Biergarten has a free parking lot that isn't small but also isn't huge. Street parking, however, is always free across Columbus on [Sundays and holidays](https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/public-service/right-of-way-permit/on-street-parking-out-of-service-policy-and-procedure-final-8.15.2022-signed.pdf), so I think we'll be okay with parking. The bigger issue may be the weather. The brewery has a good-sized outdoor patio that is covered and heated in the winter. However, that doesn't mean this patio will be warm. The inside of the brewery is "okay-sized," but again, the brewery is popular and by the time we get there, we may have no choice but to sit outside. If it's cold, I can and will ask them to fire up some of their additional outdoor heaters, which I think should be enough, but please bring something to keep you warm just in case we end up outside. Finally, while food at the Biergarten can be a little overpriced, in my experience it is excellent, and you are likely to enjoy whatever you get. We should be there by 1:00 if you can't make the Museum and just want to meet us for drinks.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

Happy New Year Colleagues, The next Columbus Futurists public forum will be **Thursday January 15 at 12:00 pm noon** (eastern) [https://osu.zoom.us/j/93451873651?pwd=RXIyZ2t5RjRqRG02UGQ1aEFVQ1NFZz09](https://osu.zoom.us/j/93451873651?pwd=RXIyZ2t5RjRqRG02UGQ1aEFVQ1NFZz09) Please come prepared to offer your **"What if?" questions for 2026**. (I will offer seven to begin our conversation.) I also would like to announce the publication of my latest book: *[Anticipatory Biographies: Personal Histories of the Future](https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-08912-0)*, the tenth volume in the “Anticipation Science” series. Grounded in design fiction, futures research, anticipation science, and scenario writing, *Anticipatory Biographies* envisions how the world will be reshaped by artificial intelligence, technological automation, climate change, political disintegration, and the decline of higher education. This work of creative non-fiction bridges literary and scholarly forms, blending biography and design fiction with research-based insights to offer a narrative-based method for exploring futures. Ed Finn, Director of the Center for Science and the Imagination at Arizona State University says: “In this book **David Staley has invented a delightful new genre: the future biography.** He invites us to step into gritty, thrilling, and inspiring futures elbow-to-elbow with the characters living those stories. *Anticipatory Biographies* beautifully synthesizes Staley’s training as a historian, his expertise as a futurist, and his desire to ignite the imagination of his readers.” Hope you'll be able to read it, and hope to see you all on the 15th. D. David J. Staley, Ph.D. President, Columbus Futurists 614.316.1348 [columbus.futurists@gmail.com](mailto:columbus.futurists@gmail.com) [http://columbusfuturists.org](http://columbusfuturists.org/) [https://davidjstaley.substack.com/](https://davidjstaley.substack.com/) 

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus 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. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

**Practice presence, boundaries, and authentic relating in a warm, beginner-friendly circle for real connection and growth.** This monthly connection circle offers a warm and welcoming space to deepen your relational skills using the technique of Authentic Relating. Together, we will practice being present, boundaried, and real with ourselves and with others. Each month, we focus on essential themes like presence, boundaries, and communication. You'll learn a bit of technique, then have the opportunity to explore and practice with others in a supportive group setting. This event is open to all and beginner friendly. You’re welcome to come on your own or with your partner(s), though no partner is required to participate. Most of our time will be spent seated in chairs, with optional invitations to stand or move. Your participation is always your choice. Consent, autonomy, and safety are core values in this space. **[Tickets can be purchased in advance](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-center-for-conscious-connection-4337003) or in person** and are offered on a sliding scale ($22 to $44). After our circle, we’ll enjoy some light snacks and informal social time. **Important details:** * Arrival time is between 6:45 PM and 7:15 PM * Doors will be locked at 7:15 PM to maintain the integrity of the container * You are welcome to leave at any time if needed * Please bring a water bottle * This is a sober space. Alcohol and substances are not permitted **Schedule:** * 6:45 to 7:15 PM – Arrival and check-in * 7:15 to 8:30 PM – Facilitated Authentic Relating Circle Experience * 8:30 to 9:00 PM – Social time and snacks Our circle is led by **Robyn Bragg**, a relationship and embodied intimacy coach who creates grounded and sacred space for people to grow more fulfilling relationships rooted in trust and communication. Robyn believes that personal growth, presence, and a sense of humor are essential tools for navigating love and connection. She also offers workshops and coaching both online and in person. To stay updated on future offerings or to explore volunteer opportunities, be sure to connect with Robyn or join her mailing list.

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia