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Language Exchange (Flip Lingoes)
We keep it a fun and practical language exchange. First thing you'll notice is we match you with **fluent speakers** in your target language.
**Event Flow**
**18:45–19:15** → Registration
Scan the QR code to tell us your fluent and target languages.
**19:15–20:30** → Language Exchange
Powered by our **Learn by Flipping** method.
**20:30 onwards** → Stay, chat, or head off — totally up to you 😉
**What is "Learn by Flipping"?**
**Practical** → You speak with fluent speakers in your target language.
**Collaborative** → Every 5 minutes, you switch roles: learner ↔ helper.
**Fun** → Small groups, good energy, and a bar atmosphere — without the chaos.
Save some time by [Signing up to our web app](https://fliplingoes.com/) beforehand.
**Entrance:** 10 CHF (includes a tapa)
Please note, event registration closes after 7:15PM
Conversations we remember
🎟️ **Get your seat at the Table for Six** 🎟️
✨An evening of meaningful dialogue and curated guests.✨
🧧 **HOW TO JOIN?**
All seats go via a waiting list. Spots are intentionally limited.
To be considered, reply with a short note:
✨ *Why do you want to come?*
✨ *What kind of connection are you seeking?*
We’re not looking for perfect answers — just honest ones.
📦 **WHAT’S THIS ABOUT?**
**The Stories We Carry** is not a dinner party. It’s a pause.
An invitation to slow down, to listen, and to be heard.
We gather not to impress, but to express.
Not to network, but to connect.
If you’re tired of surface-level chatter and crave conversations that leave a mark — this is for you.
📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?**
* One table. Six seats.
* A guided evening of storytelling, reflection, and presence.
* No phones. No bios. No small talk.
* Just humans, stories, and the space between them.
🕰️ **WHEN & WHERE?**
🗓️Thursday, April 16
🕢 7:00 PM
📍 Zug (Park Hotel Zug - Industriestrasse 14)
💛 **WHAT TO EXPECT**
🪑 A seat at a table where presence matters more than polish
🗣️ A chance to share your story — or simply listen
🌌 A few hours of being fully, beautifully human
✨ This is a no-phone experience. Minds awake, hearts open 💛
Paint & Play Night
**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/paint-play-night-7438248983791670761.html) or**
**[www.social-circle.ch](http://www.social-circle.ch/)**
**Canvas & Board Games Night @ Boho**
Looking for a cozy evening without small talk?
Join us for a relaxed evening of **canvas painting, board games, and good conversations** at **Boho**.
Join our group for this event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3)
No painting skills needed – this is all about **play, creativity, and connection**.
What to expect
* **Canvas painting corner**
We’ll provide canvases and basic acrylics. You can:
* Follow a simple prompt (e.g. “paint your perfect Sunday”)
* Or just freestyle and see what happens
* **Board game tables**
* Join a group already playing
* Or start your own table and we’ll help others join in
* From light, easy games to more strategic ones – you can:
* **Chilled, boho atmosphere**
Think cozy lights, relaxed music, and a mix of people who are open to meeting new faces in a low-pressure way.
Who is this for?
* You enjoy **creative stuff** but don’t want a serious “art class”
* You like **games** but also want space to chat and laugh
* You’re new in town or just want to **expand your social circle**
Come alone or with a friend – you’ll be mixed into small groups so no one sits alone.
Practical info
* **Optional to bring:**
* Your favourite board game (if you have one)
* An apron or old shirt if you’re a messy painter
**You don’t need to be “good” at painting or games.**
Just come as you are, unplug a bit, paint, play, and meet kind people.
Photos and short videos may be taken during the event. Let the host know if you prefer not to be in them. Tickets are non refundable.
Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community to stay updated:
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Let's talk! 🚪 April Theme: The Slammed Door
**Let's Talk! An Open Space for Parents of Teens**
**🚪 April Theme: The Slammed Door**
If you have recently stared at a closed bedroom door, wondering how your once-chatty child suddenly turned into a silent roommate (or an explosive one!), you are not alone.
Parenting teens is an adventure best traveled together.
Join us for our monthly "Let's Talk"—an informal evening designed to give you a breathing space, honest conversation, and genuine connection with other parents who get it.
**This Month's Focus: The Slammed Door**
We will dive into the withdrawal, the sudden need for intense privacy, and the delicate balance between giving your teen space and staying connected.
We will weave into the conversation some practical, Relational Leadership input on how to navigate this phase without taking it personally, and how to keep the lines of connection open even when the door is physically shut.
**What to expect:**
* **Come as you are:** It is a space to drop the mask and be real about the ups and downs of raising adolescents. All feelings and experiences are welcome here.
* **Room for free flow:** While we will anchor our evening around The Slammed Door, we are always opening the floor to whatever is alive for you right now.
* **Guided support:** We will be there to guide the conversation and offer expert input. There is zero pressure.
We are here to support you in stepping into your role as the steady leader your teen needs.
Please RSVP so we can secure the right table for our group.
👍🏼 With that said, feel free to join on short notice!
Bring your wonders, your stories, and that day's version of yourself.
Looking forward to our evening! ✨
**Where & When:**
📅 Thursday, 16.04.2026
⏰ 19:00 - 20:30
📍 Sihlcity, Kalandergasse 1, 8045 Zürich (Home Hotel Lounge)
District Runners Community Run
Do you want to run regularly? Together in a group?
Then run with us!
#### **Every Thursday, 7pm at Lochergut, Zurich**
We run about 7km and adjust the speed depending on the runners who join us.
For us, running isn’t just about fitness and competition, it’s about community and connection. We believe that nobody should have to run alone, and that by running together, we can push each other to be stronger and more resilient.
We look forward to welcoming you to the next run 🙌
Soul Recharge - 1:1 Reiki session
A 1:1 Reiki journey where you receive focused healing, intuitive guidance, and space to reconnect with your inner flow.
Discover more about me and my work on: https://thebecomingfield.com/
Conflict Resolution Events This Week
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Rest and Reconnection Circle
**Deep Rest & Relaxation Circle – Yoga Nidra, Gentle Yoga & Sound Healing**
*(By donation – all are welcome)*
You’re warmly invited to a nourishing relaxation circle designed to help you slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself. Together we’ll explore deep rest through gentle yoga, effortless Yoga Nidra meditation (practiced lying down), and soothing sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls — all held in a friendly, supportive circle.
This is a space to pause, breathe, and return to your heart, your inner calm, and your natural intuition.
**This practice can support:**
* Relief from stress, anxiety, and tension
* Deep relaxation and nervous system reset
* Better sleep
* Emotional balance and uplift
* Greater clarity, confidence, and creativity
* Enhanced intuition
* Meaningful, heart-centred connections with others
### What to expect
**🌿 Gentle, Nourishing Yoga**
Slow, accessible movements to release tension, support energy flow, and reconnect with your body’s wisdom and vitality.
**🌙 Yoga Nidra (guided deep rest)**
A zero-effort meditation practiced lying down. Yoga Nidra allows the body and mind to fully rest and restore, helping to calm the nervous system, release anxiety, improve sleep, and gently unwind exhaustion and overwhelm.
**🔔 Sound Healing**
Tibetan singing bowls guide you into deep presence and relaxation. The vibrations support the release of tension, stress, fatigue, and emotional holding, creating an optimal state for rest and self-healing.
Everything is provided — just bring comfortable clothes and an open heart.
**Contribution:**
Suggested donation: **30.–**
If cost is a barrier, please contribute what you can — everyone is welcome.
**Booking:**
Please WhatsApp or text me on **078 246 50 91** to join, as I don’t use Meetup regularly and bookings are managed via WhatsApp.
More info: **[www.reconnectiorest.org](http://www.reconnectiorest.org)**
I look forward to sharing this peaceful, nourishing time together.
With love,
**Myriam** 💛
Connection Space❤️Simply make FRIENDS❤️80/90s, SPEED&SLOW-FRIENDING & GAMES!
**❤️ WELCOME HOME** @ **Connection Space❤️**
*Meet **new friends**. Reconnect with **old** ones. Feel at **home** — inspired by old traditional Greek cafés, where grandparents knew that the best connections happen over a drink and good company*
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* **free** event
* **See** **[PHOTOS & VIDEOS](https://photos.app.goo.gl/o476bvQ6ZC8CGhG57)** of our previous events
* **Join our** **[WHATSAPP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ks9sGHsw16TIaJmDUQqoSi)** (zero-spam promise) and **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/wearetheconnectionspace/)** for **latest info** on this event and **extra events**
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**Why? Offline fun meaningful connections** is what we all deeply desire and makes us truly happy and healthy (scientifically proven - read below)!
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**How?** We are not a "drinks meetup" - instead we create **one** event to **make new friends** with many **free** and **fun** optional activities:
* **19:00 - 00:00** join the fun and simply **talk to anyone** !
* **20:00 speed-friending** (separate room) guaranteed process to meet new people while having fun - with moderator
* **NEW 20:30** **Slow-Friending** (surprise new activity after your feedbacks)
* **21:00 playful games (team vs team)** (separate room) lets stop adults ok?! With moderator
* **NEW** **22:00** **80's 90's dance party** (and reggaeton of course!)
* **new-comer area** (never was easier to spark a conversation, with ice-breakers, optional for first time attendees)
* **fun** social card/board **games**
* **mindful** card/board **games**
* **4** **chill-out rooms** (if you prefer quietness)
* **German-speaking** area (falls du nur Deutsch sprechen möchtest)
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* We booked 100% of the location so its **safe to talk to everyone**
* ***The event is inspired*** *by the [Swiss Stammtisch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stammtisch) and Greek village coffeeshops ("[Καφενείο](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kafenio)"), once vibrant [community hubs](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=569660528&sxsrf=AM9HkKlXnclaLfgcockKtdr9qHdmD5jaGw:1696060562834&q=greek+%5D(https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=569660528&sxsrf=AM9HkKlXnclaLfgcockKtdr9qHdmD5jaGw:1696060562834&q=greek+)%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%86%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BF&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi52fX67dGBAxXnlf0HHZNiBHUQ0pQJegQICRAB&biw=1460&bih=913&dpr=2&udm=2) where people gathered daily. We innovate this concept with a modern twist. I, Christos, fondly remember visiting these with my grandfather and now revive this fading tradition with a modern twist. Hope you enjoy it ❤️*
* 95% of people come **solo** \- you can too❤️
* Want to **host an activity** in 1 of our 4 private rooms? Workshops, games, connection activities, music, or any other ideas then send a message to Christos on 0768175380
* **Everyone is welcome**! Wir wollen gerne mehr **Schweizer/innen** dabei haben! Alle sind willkommen und die meisten können Deutsch sprechen. Not an expat event. **Everyone is welcome**!
* The "**Connection Space**" meetup group is an independent meetup group and not associated any other group
* **Testimonials** (scroll to "photos" section to read testimonials)
*"The best event I know on Meetup to connect to new friends."*
*"First participation, an evening to remember!"*
*"So far in 7 years this is the first time I see a really good organised event!"*
*"Mega schön" "Had a blast!"*
*"I was positively surprised. They organized everything so well; I met some interesting, friendly people. I highly recommend it"*
*"Great! Everything excellent, super organized... lots of people. Great atmosphere"*
*"I am really grateful for the warm atmosphere, inspiring moments"*
* We encourage no/low alcohol consumption and only allow responsible behaviours.
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Want **more info** than our Summary above? Then please read below:
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**WHY?** we ❤️ **uniting people** and building **community** while having **fun!** We truly believe that **fun meaningful offline connections** to new & existing friends makes us truly happy and healthy! Our community meets **every 2 Fridays** in a **homey,** caring and **welcoming** "come as you are" environment !
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**WHAT is this event?** We are not a "party or drinks" meetup, nor we follow a "forced" process and agenda. Instead, we are a **Connection Community** inspired by Greek village cafes and Swiss Stammtisch — a welcoming environment where neighbours gathered as equals to share stories and build lasting friendships. We meet in a "**fixed-rhythm**" every 2 Fridays in a **homey** & **lovingly-hosted space** so you can connect with new and familiar faces. We provide **several optional activities** to help you **connect** with others—so you're free to **explore what resonates** with you! Together these activities create a unique **Connection** **Event.**
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**TIPS on how to connect:**
* **Look out for a good smile/vibe** in a person/group of 2-3 people and say "Hi my name is xxx, can I join?".
* **Try something different** (person, game, table, activity) often until you find **fun** **quality connection.** We have a lot of activities
* **Ask** **Support:** we understand going out to meet friends can be a stretch. We make this easy with a fun and safe event. Also you can ask for help from our clearly communicated (see photos of this event) "**People Connectors**" who can help you discreetly to connect with others
* **Invest time**(not quickly just come by) as friendships are an investment
* **Come back**: big turnaround, people come randomly at each event, so you never know who you ll meet
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**Some final words:**
* **Bravo** **to you** for the courage to go out to meet new people! We know **everyone is unique** \- thats why we got a big new\-comer area\, 4 co\-hosts welcoming and connecting you\, and many activities for you to **choose** from to find what **suits you**!
* **Weather?** Event takes place rain or shine, with indoors rooms and outdoors area that is ultra rain-protected
* **Coming late?** no problem, we got many people until closing at 00:00 so come whenever!
* **Too many attendees?** no problem, we got the space! Also as per the "what" above: you define what makes the event meaningful for you! Furthermore, the co-organisers have one goal: to say hi and introduce you to the event and people (if you want to please ask)! Finally remember: you dont have to talk to everyone, focus in a few people! Less is more! If you dont know where to start look for a good smile or an activity more matching to you. From there keep on trying people and activities..
* **Why so many options above for connection?** We always have: a first-timer area, Fun social games, Mindful games, ice-breaker questions or simply just talk freely to anyone. Often we add: Speed-friending and a Music jam. We believe **you are unique** and each of us prefers different ways of connection. Also we want to provide an opportunity for everyone to try something new
* **Easy and Safe:** We have the whole location reserved for us so its safe to open up and meet new friends (unlike bars in Zürich where people find it strange if strangers talk to them). Christos and volunteers will also help with connection. Read more info below.
* **Christos** (see [PHOTO](https://photos.app.goo.gl/pdtVaVGCyDEJ28uE8)) and our co-organisers will be wearing name budges and will aim to **welcome** **everyone.**
* more info via our **[LINKS](http://linktr.ee/connectionspace)**
* Yes YOU are **good** & **courageous** for looking for new fun connections!
* Everyone is in same situation and you ll be surprised how **friendly people** are ❤️
* Come **early** though **later** also ok as many people there **until 00:00**
* **It works**! We heard of many new friendships, living together and even getting a new job
* **Mindful Connection Games:** from [The School of Life](https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/?_product_type=games-card-sets) available: Confessions Game, The Friendship Game, Connection Game, The Loser Game, Games for grown-ups and three sets of "100 questions" (Conversation Toolkit & Careers & Relationships)
* **Fun Social Games:** bring your own **board/card games** or choose from: Cards against humanity, Exploding Kittens, Codenames, Debatable, Sotally Tober, Taboo, Mafia, Uno, Monopoly and more.
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Disclaimer & participation terms (Connection Space): By registering for and/or attending this event (“Event”), you agree: Registration required. Follow organizer/venue instructions; we may refuse entry or remove anyone for safety/behavior.You attend voluntarily and at your own risk; risks include injury/illness, conflicts/harassment, emotional distress, and property loss/damage.To the maximum extent permitted by law, Connection Space/organizers/staff/venue/partners aren’t liable for injury, loss, theft, damage, or costs; this doesn’t limit liability where unlawful (e.g., gross negligence/intent).Zero tolerance for violence, threats, harassment/discrimination, unwanted touching, weapons, illegal drugs, or unsafe/excessively intoxicated behavior. Report issues; we may remove participants and contact security/police/emergency services.You’re responsible for your health/fitness, alcohol use, transport home, allergies/diet; no allergen-free guarantee.You’re responsible for your belongings and any damage you cause.Photos/video/audio may be recorded and used for marketing by Connection Space/partners; opt out by telling us at check-in (we’ll try, but can’t guarantee exclusion from background footage).You must follow third-party venue rules; we may change schedule/location/format for safety or operational reasons. Finally, the organisers have the right to refuse entry with and without a ticket as the organizers see fit. In case of a ticket purchase a full refund will be made in that case.
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Bodywork Sessions
Spring is there (finally :-))
If you would like to boost your energy and release inner pressure, or lingering tensions, consider a bodywork session!
This individual somatic bodywork session provides a focused therapeutic space to:
• deepen body awareness
• release physical and emotional tension
• support nervous system regulation through breathing
• restore grounding.
Through attentive touch and guided awareness, the session is tailored to your specific needs. It offers both immediate relief and practical tools you can continue using in daily life.
**Duration:** 60 minutes Individual session
**Cost:** CHF 100.–
**Book now** your appointment of one hour. **Friday at 13h and 14h15**
If you’ve been feeling the need to slow down, this is a supportive moment to give your body that attention.
I invite you to reserve your session now.
Feed Peace
**About us**
Hi everyone, our names are Felix and Claudia. We are a couple who love to play acoustic guitars and sing. Our wish is to bring peace through our music and into the hearts of burdened people. Today's world is very hectic, stressful and full of worries and fears. Therefore it is good and healthy to take time off, switch off the phones, practice digital detox and to feed peace in our lives.
**About the event**
Come all you who are tired, stressed, worried, heartbroken, depressed, lonely and who carry heavy burdens and find peace through a spirit-filled musical experience. Come as you are.
We offer spiritual Christian music with two acoustic guitars and song. Afterwards we explore ways to "feed peace" in our lives over coffee and cake.
This event is open to everyone. We welcome you.
**More infos**
Language: English only
Hosted by: Felix and Claudia Bergmann
Contact: FeedPeace@proton.me
AM Session - Competitive Play
Welcome to the Competitive Play Session.
This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke.
The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible.
Players are accepted into the session based on skill suitability.
This session is for experienced players looking for quality games.
Play is focused on doubles with a competitive mindset and consistent rallies.
You should be comfortable smashing, return smashes and keeping up a moderate tempo throughout the session.
New players and those who are new to badminton are welcome to join the PM Session (Open Level Play).
Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.
Paint & Flirt [Singles only]
**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/dating/other-events/paint-flirt-single-only-7438256283482891087.html) or**
**[www.social-circle.ch](http://www.social-circle.ch/)**
🎨✨ **Paint & Flirt – Singles Only Event (Ages 25–40)** ✨🎨
Looking for a fun way to meet new people while unleashing your creativity? Join us for **Paint & Flirt**, a unique singles event that blends art, laughter, and genuine connections.
In a cozy, creative studio, you’ll rotate through **1:1 chats** while painting your choice of **ceramic or canvas**. No need to be an artist – it’s all about relaxing, getting playful with colors, and meeting like-minded singles.
📲 Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi)
(if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop)
💌 **What to expect:**
* A warm, welcoming vibe – no awkward small talk
* Icebreakers to keep conversations flowing
* 1:1 chats with fellow singles in your age group (25-40)
* Your own painted ceramic or canvas to take home
📍 **Where:** Paint it easy
✨ **Details:**
We ensure a balanced gender ratio so everyone gets the most out of the evening.
🎟 **Early Bird Ticket: CHF 25**
Includes:
* ✅ **Ginger shot** from mono
* ✅ **Welcome drink**
* ✅ **Small snacks**
❗ *Please note:*
* ⚠️ Painting is **not included** and must be paid on site
🎨 **Creative activity costs:** paid directly at Paint it easy
* Canvas painting: CHF 10/hour + canvas (e.g., 30x40 cm: CHF 9)
* Pottery painting: CHF 20–45 per piece
Come solo, leave with new connections – and maybe someone special. ❤️
📸 Note: Photos may be taken during the event for Social Circle promotion. If you’d prefer not to appear in photos, just let us know when you arrive. Tickets are non-refundable.
Want more events like this? Join our group! [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmm9DZP3wzaL8cXrtAAafw](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmm9DZP3wzaL8cXrtAAafw)
Rest & Relaxation Circle: Gentle movement, Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing
**Deep Rest & Relaxation Circle – Yoga Nidra, Gentle Yoga & Sound Healing**
*(By donation – all are welcome)*
You’re warmly invited to a nourishing relaxation circle designed to help you slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself. Together we’ll explore deep rest through gentle yoga, effortless Yoga Nidra meditation (practiced lying down), and soothing sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls — all held in a friendly, supportive circle.
This is a space to pause, breathe, and return to your heart, your inner calm, and your natural intuition.
**This practice can support:**
* Relief from stress, anxiety, and tension
* Deep relaxation and nervous system reset
* Better sleep
* Emotional balance and uplift
* Greater clarity, confidence, and creativity
* Enhanced intuition
* Meaningful, heart-centred connections with others
### What to expect
**🌿 Gentle, Nourishing Yoga**
Slow, accessible movements to release tension, support energy flow, and reconnect with your body’s wisdom and vitality.
**🌙 Yoga Nidra (guided deep rest)**
A zero-effort meditation practiced lying down. Yoga Nidra allows the body and mind to fully rest and restore, helping to calm the nervous system, release anxiety, improve sleep, and gently unwind exhaustion and overwhelm.
**🔔 Sound Healing**
Tibetan singing bowls guide you into deep presence and relaxation. The vibrations support the release of tension, stress, fatigue, and emotional holding, creating an optimal state for rest and self-healing.
Everything is provided — just bring comfortable clothes and an open heart.
**Contribution:**
Suggested donation: **30.–**
If cost is a barrier, please contribute what you can — everyone is welcome.
**Booking:**
Please WhatsApp or text me on **078 246 50 91** to join, as I don’t use Meetup regularly and bookings are managed via WhatsApp.
More info: **[www.reconnectiorest.org](http://www.reconnectiorest.org)**
I look forward to sharing this peaceful, nourishing time together.
With love,
**Myriam** 💛
Conflict Resolution Events Near You
Connect with your local Conflict Resolution community
The “I” of the Storm: Embracing Conflict, Creating Peace Workshop
In the midst of life’s storms—whether in relationships, work, or within ourselves—it can be difficult to find clarity and calm. The “I” Of the Storm: Embracing Conflict, Creating Peace, based on the work of Dr. Gary Simmons, invites you to discover the steady center within—the part of you that remains grounded even when everything around you is in motion.
Led by Brian Drafton-Griffin, this engaging workshop offers practical tools and meaningful insights to help you navigate conflict with greater awareness, compassion, and confidence. Through guided discussion and reflection, you’ll learn how to shift from reaction to response and transform challenges into opportunities for growth and connection.
Drunken
This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism")
Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war).
Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!
French conversation club
Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)
🌿 EFT Tapping Workshop: Reduce Stress & Restore Balance
**Hosted by Unity of Columbus \| Facilitated by Carisa Holmes\, EFT Practitioner**
Join us for a powerful and uplifting workshop where you’ll be introduced to **Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping**—a simple, effective method that helps release stress, calm the mind, and restore emotional balance.
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us carry tension, anxiety, and emotional blocks that impact our well-being. This interactive session will guide you through practical techniques you can use anytime to create a sense of peace and clarity.
Free In-Person Event: Handle Self-Confidence & Motivation to Achieve Your Goals
This is an in-person meeting.
Would you like to know the Real You, not just a shadow of yourself? Does your life energy feel somehow trapped within? Does your self-confidence get easily shaken? Do you get in the way of your own goals? We will discuss the real source of all this, what holds you back in life, and how to handle it so you can achieve more successful and happier living.
Perhaps you get weighed down with negative emotions you can't seem to shrug off. Or find yourself doing strange and irrational things - not really being yourself. We will cover why that is and tools that work to help you unearth your self, your self-confidence and motivation.
This meeting will help you learn about how to effectively overcome:
-Out-of-control unwanted emotions
-Low self-esteem
-Anxiety
-Negativity
-Stress
-Irrational fears
-Traumatic or painfully emotional incidents
-Breakups
-Betrayals
-Feeling like you're not really yourself
-Self-doubt...
We will discuss how to unleash the inner you and tap into your true potential. So come to this online meetup!
This meeting is sponsored by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio
Free In-Person Meeting: Get Over Losses & Betrayals, Build Lasting Relationships
This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships.
Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
• How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes.
• Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
• Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
• Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
• Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
• What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others?
• How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
• Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
• How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
• How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.













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