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Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method) We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [[https://socratescafe.com](https://socratescafe.com/)]([https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0) "Protegido por Outlook: [https://socratescafe.com/.](https://socratescafe.com/) Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

Join our **Telegram Channel**– Siri Quantum: [https://t.me/+6BN_YIxiSHY4ZjI8](https://t.me/+6BN_YIxiSHY4ZjI8) This session is guided in English. A gentle breathwork journey designed to help you reconnect with your body and create space for soft emotional release and nervous system regulation. Through conscious breathing, somatic awareness and supportive guidance, we slow down the mind and return to the natural intelligence of the body. This is not about pushing or forcing change. It is about allowing, listening and creating the conditions for the body to open in its own rhythm. ✨ This session may support: • Stress reduction • Emotional release • Nervous system regulation • Greater grounding and inner calm • Body awareness and presence Session includes: • Arrival & grounding • Guided breath awareness • Active breathwork journey • Somatic integration • Closing reflection No previous experience is needed. You are welcome exactly as you are. 📅 Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 🕡 6:30 – 8 PM 📍 Siri Quantum – Poblenou, Barcelona 💫 **Donation based** (pay what you feel) Info & Reservation: Gabriela +34 634 335 378

**PERCUSIÓN CORPORAL Y VOZ** **SALA AGLAYA** **Calle Bellver, 11 (Gràcia)** **Miércoles de 20.15 a 21.30h** Valor: 15 € La música más original del mundo! La creada en el momento. Una invitación a jugar a través de la música. Una invitación a hacer música con nada más y nada menos que tu propio cuerpo. Este taller nos permite conocer múltiples posibilidades sonoras de nuestro cuerpo, combinarlas y jugar con ellas, incluyendo, además de lo puramente percutivo, la voz como elemento rítmico y melódico. Aprenderemos ritmos de diferentes estilos musicales al mismo tiempo que dejaremos espacio a la improvisación y a la creación individual y colectiva a través de juegos y dinámicas variadas. El principal objetivo es aprender de forma lúdica por medio de esta práctica musical y crear un espacio que nos permita explorar y enriquecer nuestra musicalidad.20

Encuentro para conocernos , compartir nuestros momentos vitales, nuestras necesidades, descubrimientos, recibir ayuda si lo deseas, etc. Si eres nuev@ en el crecimiento interior-personal-espiritual , te ofrezco leerte tu carta astrologica y compartirte tips esenciales para ser más Fuerte y Libre. Animate. Juntos somos más Fuertes ! **Si quieres asistir escríbeme por whatsapp al 678777477.** **Los encuentros se organizarán desde el grupo de whatsapp.** (por lo que aunque no veas inscripciones aquí no significa nada).

Our theme for June is POWER Who had it. Who wanted it. Who abused it. Who gave it away without noticing. Give us stories of bosses, parents, lovers, teachers, crowds, systems—and the moments when power quietly shifted hands. When you felt powerful for the first time. Or powerless in a way that stayed with you. **As always, interpret the theme freely.** 📍 **Where:** Café El Noa Noa, C/Villarroel 71, Eixample 🕢 **When:** Wednesday, Jun 17th **Time:** Doors at 19:00 — Stories from 19:30 to 21:30 💶 **Free entry** \| **Donations welcome** **Please come just to listen or get on stage,** be vulnerable, and share with us, a diverse group of welcoming and open people who are curious about each others' lives. Stories will last from 7 to 10 minutes. Expect ten stories plus an intermission. **Storytelling Barcelona is a completely free event run by volunteers.** We welcome everyone to get on stage! Absolutely no experience is necessary. We only ask that stories be true and personal and that they are performed as opposed to read—and they should be stories instead of philosophical musings, motivational speeches, or stand-up routines. The content is completely at the discretion of the storyteller as long as it is related in the monthly theme and respectful to the diversity and experiences of all humans. **Interested in sharing a story?** Spots are volunteer-based and given on a first come, first serve basis. [Sign up through our form](https://forms.gle/gDY6vAA7fdiBwAC4A). For any questions or concerns, reach out to us via DM! find us on Instagram @storytellingbarcelona **Bring some cash for the tip jar!** We will always remain free because we want to be an event open to everyone! We do have a donation jar at the event that helps sustain the project, so bring some extra change and toss it in. **No RSVP needed to be part of the audience** — just walk in, grab a seat, and join us for an evening of community, courage, and connection. We also have a podcast if you want to enjoy stories from home called **[What Lingers.](https://www.instagram.com/whatlingerspod)** You can find it on all podcast platforms!

**ESCRÍBEME POR WHATSAPP PARA APUNTARTE - WRITE TO ME ON WHATSAPP TO BOOK YOUR SPOT: (+34) 600 09 47 50** Strong class for ALL LEVELS in English and in Spanish. * Clase bilingüe en castellano y en inglés * Ubicación/Location: Espigò del Bogatell (en la izquierda/on the left) * En caso de lluvia/When it rains: Espacio cerrado cerca de Plaza Catalunya (DM for exact address) **Lleva tu esterilla y ropa cómoda**, y ven a crear la mejor versión de tu cuerpo y de tu mente - **Bring a yoga mat and comfy clothes**, and come create the best version of your body and mind! * A combination of the strong JARED MCCANN VINYASA with the anatomical wisdom of AYAMA (Applied Yoga Anatomy and Muscle Activation) * Una combinación de JARED MCCANN VINYASA y los principios de fortalecimiento muscular y estabilización de la columna de AYAMA **Tu contribución/Your contribution:** * 1 clase suelta: 10 euros * Abonos: * 5 clases (de 75 min): 40e (caduca en 2 meses) * Clases ilimitadas (de 75 min): 60e por mes * *(Masterclasses de sábados no incluidas)* * También contribuyes cuando compartes la información y traes amig@s contigo :) You are also contributing by spreading the word and bringing along your friends! **Por cualquier duda, escríbeme <3** (+34) 600 09 47 50 - **Álex**

\# ¡Hola\! Soy Josep Domènech\, director de la Coral Gospel Barcelona\, musicales\, música moderna y técnica vocal\. ¿Te gustaría aprender a cantar? en un coro? Gospel? Musicales? Música moderna? aprender técnica vocal? te atreves? O tal vez ya cantas y quieres seguir aprendiendo. ¡Únete a nuestra familia de voces en la Coral Gospel Barcelona! Somos un grupo de unas 100 personas que ensayamos de lunes a viernes en la Calle València 84, Local 1. Cada día ofrecemos 2 clases separadas: Lunes: 18:45\-20:15 Gospel\| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Martes: 18:45\-20:15 Gospel\| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Miércoles: 18:45\-20:15 Gospel \| 20:15\-21:45 Musicales Jueves: 18:45\-20:15 Musicales \| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Viernes: \| 18:45\-20:15 Técnica vocal\| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Tú decides cuántos ensayos quieres hacer. Puedes venir un, dos, tres o todos los días. ¡ Precio único 45€ al mes. Puedes unirte en cualquier día del mes, solo pagas la parte proporcional. Cada ensayo empieza con calentamiento, y luego trabajamos técnica vocal y finalmente repertorio. Normalmente empezamos con repertorio nuevo y el final del ensayo está para repasar y salir con la energía alta El primer ensayo es GRATUITO. Después, tú eliges cuántos días quieres venir. Si te animas, escríbeme. También puedes visitar nuestra web [www.coralgospelbarcelona.com](http://www.coralgospelbarcelona.com/) para conocernos mejor. Y si te da vergüenza llamar o presentarte, puedes unirte a nuestro grupo de WhatsApp aquí. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth) ¡Te esperamos! 652116550 Josep Hello! I'm Josep Domènech, director of the Barcelona Gospel Choir, musicals, modern music, and vocal technique. Would you like to learn to sing? In a choir? Gospel? Musicals? Modern music? Learn vocal technique? Do you dare? Or maybe you already sing and want to continue learning. Join our vocal family at the Barcelona Gospel Choir! We are a group of about 100 people who rehearse Monday through Friday at Calle València 84, Unit 1. Each day we offer 2 separate classes: Monday: 18:45\-20:15 Gospel \| 8:15\-9:45 PM Gospel Tuesday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Gospel\| 8:15\-9:45 PM Gospel Wednesday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Gospel \| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Musicals Thursday: 6:45 PM \- 8:15 PM Gospel\| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Gospel Friday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Gospell\| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Gospel You decide how many rehearsals you want. You can come one, two, three, or every day. Up to 25 rehearsals per week! Flat price: €45 per month. You can join any day of the month; you only pay the proportional part. Each rehearsal begins with a warm-up, then we work on vocal technique and finally repertoire. We usually start with new repertoire, and the end of the rehearsal is for reviewing and leaving with high energy. The first rehearsal is FREE. After that, you choose how many days you want to come. If you're up for it, write to me. You can also visit our website [www.coralgospelbarcelona.com](http://www.coralgospelbarcelona.com/) to get to know us better. And if you're too shy to call or introduce yourself, you can join our WhatsApp group here. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth) We'll be waiting for you! 652116550 Josep

Buenas de nuevo, gatos curiosos! **El día 20 de junio propongo un plan matinal en el que asistiremos a una sesión a bóveda completa del planetario de la fundación CosmoCaixa y visitaremos la parte del museo dedicada a la Astronomía , la sala universo( no el museo completo, pues requeriría más tiempo.)** **Después de la visita al planetario, propongo que nos traslademos al restaurante temático Verne, dedicado a este gran maestro y pionero de la ciencia ficción.** Este restaurante, ubicado en la calle Aribau, 150, es el ideal para tomarse un refresco y admirar su ambientación , pues parece que estás en un submarino o comiendo en las entrañas de la tierra. **La sesión del planetario es de 8 euros, que incluye entrada al museo. En el restaurante Verne, especializado en tapas y rolls bocadillos con muchos ingredientes, cada uno paga lo que consume.** Espero que os guste este plan alternativo al de la agrupación Astronómica Aster, a la que he renunciado por el alto coste que nos pedían por persona. El presidente nos exigía 30 euros por persona por una hora y media de actividad y , al intentar rebajar el precio, se me ha negado. Se trata de pasarlo bien, pero sin que el precio sea excesivo, al menos esa es mi filosofía en este grupo. Os espero en este astronómico encuentro! Hasta pronto!!

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

### 🎸 Jam Session Acústica – Sábados por la Noche Únete a nosotros para una **jam session acústica** todos los sábados por la noche en Charcha Cultural Cafe. Este es un encuentro abierto para **músicos, cantantes y amantes de la música** que quieran compartir música en un ambiente acogedor y amigable. Trae tu instrumento, tu voz, o simplemente ven a escuchar y disfrutar del ambiente. No importa si eres un músico experimentado o si solo te gusta tocar con otros — **todo el mundo es bienvenido**. **Qué puedes esperar:** • Jam acústica abierta • Ambiente cercano y relajado • Conocer a otros músicos y personas creativas • Disfrutar de música en vivo y buena compañía **Algunas pautas:** • Preferiblemente instrumentos acústicos • Respetar el flujo de la jam y los turnos • Cualquiera puede empezar una canción • Los oyentes también son bienvenidos 📍 **Lugar:** Cultural Space 🕗 **Hora:** 19:30 **Sí las ranas pueden tocar el banjo y los gatos disfrutar del ambiente, tu también puedes.**

Hola! Soy Bruna, profe de Yoga aquí en Barcelona con formación en Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga y Yoga Pre y Post Natal. Actualmente estoy cursando una formación en Acupuntura y Medicina Tradicional China en la escuela Li Ping. Estoy fascinada por el potencial curativo que reside en el cuerpo, la belleza de sus movimientos y como a través del movimiento consciente, una mente enfocada y una respiración nutritiva, podemos llegar a conectar con nuestros cuerpos mas sutiles, recordando y cuidando nuestra parte espiritual. Mis clases en el barrio de Gracia son clases de Vinyasa Yoga: empiezan con una breve temática y pranayama, luego vamos hacia la secuencia de vinyasa yoga y acabamos con unas posturas de Yin Yoga para rendirnos completamente a la relajación al final de la practica. Ven a probar! Todos los jueves, de 20h a 21h en Sincronia Yoga (Carrer Pere Serafí, 7) Clase suelta 15 euros Abono mensual 40 euros (4 clases)

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In this session, we explore the figure of the intellectual, the belletrist who rose from a position of suspicion and ridicule to become, through the written word, a force capable of defending democracy and shaping our collective moral consciousness. Along the way, we'll consider a curious paradox: how well-written fiction in an imaginary book can profoundly shape our perception of reality, and, with it, our judgment and decisions as individuals and as a society. Turning from fiction to fact, one historical and canonical case study will help us examine how critical thinking and the courageous intervention of intellectuals helped a society confront its own prejudices, biases, conspiracies, and fallacies, and in doing so, helped save its democracy and uphold its universal values. We will then turn to the evolution of relentless technology, from the Belle Époque to today, to ask what has changed in the power and influence of the 'man of letters' vis-à-vis the technologies we've developed, and what risks we now face, more than ever, as cracks in our democracies widen through a consciousness increasingly compromised by shady influencers. This talk is the second in a three-part series examining how new technologies, cultural intermediaries, and information systems shape our beliefs in subtle but consequential ways. Each talk stands on its own and requires no prior attendance. This session will be led by Eyal. Bring wine/beer/drinks/food/snacks/whatever to share. **Our events fill up very quickly. To avoid missing out on future events, join the WhatsApp group via this link:** [https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5](https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5) Press the buzzer marked Semi sotano 2 to be let in. It's down the stairs, first door on the right. Image: *Zola, Insulted* by Henry de Groux 1898, oil on canvas.

(English below 🇬🇧) Muy feliz de volver a Barcelona para compartir una nueva edición de esta experiencia 🙌 ¿Necesitas una pausa del ruido mental, las pantallas y el ritmo acelerado del día a día? Esta es una propuesta inmersiva donde podrás simplemente tumbarte, cerrar los ojos y dejarte llevar por el sonido y vibración de los Cuencos Himalayos hacia las frecuencias cerebrales asociadas a la meditacion 😌🎶 ✨ Ideal para quienes desean: • Reducir el estrés y la sobrecarga mental • Relajar el cuerpo y regular el sistema nervioso • Mejorar la calidad del sueño y el descanso • Lograr mayor claridad mental y silencio interno • Equilibrar las emociones y energía • Regalarse un espacio de bienestar y autocuidado 🍄 Opcionalmente podrás sumar microdosis: una herramienta natural de enfoque suave para profundizar la experiencia 📍 Sincronía Yoga · Gràcia 📅 Sábado 20 de junio 🕥 10:30 a 12:00 h ❄️ Ambiente climatizado 👉 Plazas limitadas: [Reserva tu lugar](wa.me/59897800880) 💬 Por consultas o ayuda con tu inscripción, [contacta por WhatsApp](wa.me/59897800880) 🥑🥐 Y para celebrar mi regreso a Barcelona, después de la sesión iremos a compartir un brunch informal cerca del estudio. Si te apetece, ¡será un placer seguir compartiendo ese rato juntos! ——— I’m very happy to be back in Barcelona to share a new edition of this experience 🙌 Need a break from mental noise, screens and the fast pace of everyday life? This is an immersive experience where you can simply lie down, close your eyes, and surrender to the sound and vibrations of Himalayan singing bowls, gently guiding you into states of deep relaxation and meditation 😌🎶 ✨ Ideal for those who want to: • Reduce stress and mental overload • Deeply relax the body and mind • Improve sleep quality and restorative rest • Cultivate greater mental clarity and inner calm • Support emotional balance and vitality • Gift yourself a moment of wellbeing and self-care 🍄 Optionally, you can add microdinsg: a gentle natural focus-enhancing tool to deepen the experience 📍 Sincronía Yoga · Gràcia 📅 Saturday, June 20 🕥 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ❄️ AC environment 👉 Limited spots available: [book in advance](wa.me/59897800880) 💬 If you have any questions or need help registering, feel free to [contact us via WhatsApp.](wa.me/59897800880) 🥑🥐 To celebrate my return to Barcelona, we’ll gather for an informal brunch nearby after the session. Feel free to join us!

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. **Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?** In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox. One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread. Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for. **Questions to wrestle with:** * Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving? * Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why? * If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming? * Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now? As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!