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Hello dear Challengers, if you wish to join the Limmat swim and strengthen your body, join me to that swim. I will give you a short introduction on the "why" you should do it and then you will tell me if you want to do it. I am a trained lifeguard (SLRG), I did also the Hypothermia Module and I am swimming in the cold since 2015. Take with you all the necessary to swim, flip/flop, safe buoy (something like the orange donut here below, if you have it) and a Thermos. https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/a/7/5/600_466843637.jpeg See you there! Massimo ps: Limmat temperature https://www.zh.ch/de/umwelt-tiere/wasser-gewaesser/messdaten/wassertemperaturen.html

**We invite you to join our Community!!** **Early bird tickets** can only be purchased online through Eventfrog at the following link: https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/miscellaneous/games-night-7423753219073904825.html -Games & Feast Tickets until 04.02.2026 23:59! -Games & Drinks Tickets until 06.02.2026 12:00! "If you didn't purchase an Early bird ticket via Eventfrog, you are still able to join but with a price increase of +5Fr. This helps us plan the right amount of food, seats and avoid food waste. Are you an international living in Switzerland and/or just enjoy getting to know people from different places while playing a board game? Feel free to join our diverse community in Zurich every first Friday evening of the month to meet new people and play a few of our 300+ board games. It's gonna be fun. See you at our next meetup! 19:00 to 20:00 food 😋 20:00 to 20:30 Activity Game 20:30 to 23:55 you'll be able to try out as many games as you like at a table with international people. Are you by yourself and not sure whether to join? Don't worry, nobody's left out and you'll make some new friends quickly 😊 Most people catch the vibe and become regulars. See you soon! 😎✌🏽 PS: Join our meetup group to keep updated on our latest events: https://www.meetup.com/games-night-for-internationals/ If you have any questions, feel free to post them in our Discord group: https://discord.gg/jUeARCfeHY **Disclaimer:** We will be taking photos to help promote future Games Night

* See **[VIDEO & PHOTOS](https://photos.app.goo.gl/o476bvQ6ZC8CGhG57)** of previous events * **Join** our **[WHATSAPP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ks9sGHsw16TIaJmDUQqoSi)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ks9sGHsw16TIaJmDUQqoSi) and **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/wearetheconnectionspace/)** (**zero-spam**, latest info on this event, **extra events** and after-event photos in some events) * **Meet friends** in a **free and fun** event that has **many connection** **activities** in **one event**: speed-friending, new-comer area, fun card/board games, dance party (reggaeton/hits), mindful card games, three chill-out rooms or simply walk and talk to anyone ! * Plus **TWO** **early-Valentine's activities** to skip the small talk and play a fun game and test your chemistry (read below for more info) . **❤️ WELCOME HOME** @ **Connection Space❤️** ***Meet new friends. Reconnect with old friends. Feel at home*** . * Everyone is friendly and we booked 100% of the location so its **safe to talk to everyone** * **12.000+ attendees** in 80+ events in **4 years. THANK YOU** for creating our **homey offline** **community** ❤️ * ***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❤️ * **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**! * **NEW** we received the official **"Super Host" award** from meetup.com in Jan 26! * The "**Connection Space**" meetup group is an independent meetup group and is **only** associated with "**[Career Direction Space](http://meetup.com/career-direction-space/)**" group and no other meetup group * Do you **really** **care** for people and want to help hosting this event? Join our **hosting team - its so much fun**! (msg Christos 0768175380) * **4.7 / 5.0** rating from **2000+** reviews in meetup.com * **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. . . . . . Want **more info** than our Summary above? Then please read below: . . . . . **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 ! . **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.** . **HOW? Today's activities** are: * **🥳new comer area** (never was easier to spark a conversation, with ice-breakers, optional for first time attendees) * **🤣fun social games** (like "cards against humanity" and more - read game names below) * **🧘mindful games** (no small talk, connect deeper, from [The School of Life](https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/?_product_type=games-card-sets) \- read game names below\) * **👯 20:00 - 20:30 Speed-friending** (guaranteed process to meet spark new fun discussions and meet new people - with moderator) * **🙀 20:40 - 21:10** **Early Valentine surprise activity** (on ground floor) to skip the small talk and play a fun game to test your chemistry! * **❤️ 20:00 - 20:45** **Love attraction workshop** (on top floor) find out about the recipe to attract a dream partner and meet your future self! (no alcohol prior to the workshop recommended) * **🕺 22:00 - 00:00** **Dance Party** lets dance the week away with reggaeton & hits (in separate room) * 🏭 beautiful **homey** industrial location in downtown ZH * 🇩🇪**German-speaking** area (falls du nur Deutsch sprechen möchtest) * **🏠 chill-zones** in private quiet rooms (if you want to talk or play games in quietness) * 👬 or simply **hang-out** and **meet new & old friends** **without** a process ❤️ . . . **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 . . **.** **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. . . . . ``` 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. ```

A casual co-working session for solopreneurs and builders. Bring your laptop and work on your own projects, surrounded by others doing the same. No agenda, no presentations, just a relaxed afternoon to get things done. Whether you prefer to work in silence or chat between tasks, both are welcome here. Sometimes it just helps to have others around. Grab a coffee, find a spot, and let's get some work done together.

**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/paint-play-night-7421656249933007252.html)** 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 - curated by Zürich Fun Gamers** * 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. Please note that pictures might be taken and used, if you don't want to be on them please let the host know. Tickets are **not refundable**. #digitaldetox **Want more events like this? Join our newsletter:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN37htEEuH2Gdl73EQCqGV](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN37htEEuH2Gdl73EQCqGV)

We are currently playing in a regular group of 12 players at higher intermediate/advanced level. Your registrations here will first be on the waiting list and when confirmed, payment is to be made by twint to secure your spot for participation. There is a charge of Chf 22 per person. That is inclusive of feather shuttles. Place of event - Schumacher Sport Center, Am Stadtrand 46, Dübendorf. Court no. 10, 11 & 12

**Vom 6. bis 8. Februar 2026 wird die ZHAW-Hochschulbibliothek zum Hotspot für Innovation und Kreativität.** Beim Hack Winterthur 2026 werden über 120 ambitionierte Teilnehmende in interdisziplinären Teams gegeneinander antreten, um in nur 48 Stunden funktionierende Prototypen für sechs Herausforderungen von unterschiedlichen Organisationen zu entwickeln. Dich erwartet ein Wochenende voller Energie, Inspiration und Networking: Workshops mit Branchenexpert:innen, spannende Talks, ein Chillout-Bereich zum Auftanken und am Ende der grosse Pitch vor der Jury. **Tolle Preise** warten auf die Siegerteams. **Das Beste:** Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos – Verpflegung, Drinks und jede Menge Motivation inklusive. Sei dabei, zeig dein Können und gestalte die Zukunft mit. 👉 **Jetzt anmelden und Platz sichern!** **Anmeldung:** https://event.evagic.com/entrepreneur-club-winterthur/e/hack-winterthur-2026-2 Mehr Informationen findest du auf https://hackwinterthur.ch.

**Czy doświadczasz jednego lub więcej objawów?** * Obniżony nastrój i brak energii * Problemy ze snem * Gonitwa myśli i niepoków * Napięciowe bóle głowy albo ból brzucha ze stresu? * Niskie libido * Rozdrażnienie **Na tym wprowadzającym warsztacie:** **Zrozumiesz** Emocje żyją w naszym ciele w równym stopniu co w naszym umyśle. Na warsztacie dowiesz się więcej na temat związku stresu, depresji czy lęków z fizycznymi dolegliwościami, takimi jak trudności z zasypianiem. **Poćwiczysz** Nauczymy się prostych ćwiczeń, które pomogą ci wyjść z głowy i lepiej poczuć ciało i emocje w nim żyjące. To nie są ćwiczenia fitness tylko nauka czucia i wyrażania emocji przez ciało. Praktyki są wynikiem ponad 20 lat pracy Aleksandra Lowena z pacjentami terapeutycznymi. **Wyregulujesz** Jednym z celów ćwiczeń somatycznych jest regulacja emocji i poprawa samopoczucia. Dążymy do tego, żeby czuć się spokojniej i mieć więcej energii. Jeśli będziesz regularnie wykonywać ćwiczenia poprawi się twój nastrój i samopoczucie. **Ćwiczenia lowenowskie: czego się spodziewać?** Metoda Lowena, zwana Analizą Bioenergetyczną to metoda psychoterapii przez ciało stosowana od lat 50. XX wieku. Jej twórca, psychiatra i terapeuta Alexander Lowen inspirował się klasyczną psychoanalizą Freuda i w oparciu o prace Wilhelma Reicha stworzył własną szkołę terapii psychodynamicznej. W tej metodzie terapii łączymy rozmowę z uważnością na sygnały z ciała oraz wyrażaniem emocji przez ruch i ekspresję. Metoda jest stale rozwijana i unowocześniana, czerpie m.in. z teorii przywiązana, wiedzy o systemie nerwowym czy traumie. Poza indywidualną terapią popularne są również grupy i warsztaty ćwiczeń lowenowskich. Mają one charakter rozwojowy i mogą być stosowane przez osoby zdrowe a także uzupełniająco przez osoby w terapii “mówionej” (po uzgodnieniu z terapeut/ką). **Twoja prowadząca:** Anka Grzywacz jest doradczynią bioenergetyczną (metody Lowena) SGfBA, po dwuletnim szkoleniu w Niemczech. Obecnie kontynuuje na IV roku szkolenie z psychoterapii ciała (analiza bioenergetyczna, metoda Lowena). Należy do International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis. Swoją pracę poddaje regularnej superwizji. Ponadto Anka ma bogate doświadczenie i 1,5 roku szkolenia w zakresie prowadzenia warsztatów (Szkoła Warsztatu i Treningu Psychologicznego INTRA w Warszawie). Jest również seksuolożką. **Informacje praktyczne:** * Przytulne studio w pobliżu przystanku Triemli. * Mała grupa maksymalnie 7 osób (wszyscy bez względu na płeć). * Warsztaty otwarte dla wszystkich bez względu na płeć. Wiek od 18 lat. * Studio ma utrudnienia dostępu (można do niego wejść tylko po schodkach w dół). **Przeciwwskazania:** * Ciąża. * Historia epizodów psychotycznych lub przyjmowanie leków przeciwpsychotycznych. * Osoby przyjmujące leki przeciwdepresyjne mogą uczestniczyć w warsztatach, ale tylko wtedy, gdy czują się wystarczająco stabilne. Sugeruję najpierw skonsultować się z terapeut/ką lub psychiatrą. Praca somatyczna w grupie może być cennym uzupełnieniem psychoterapii opartej na rozmowie, pod warunkiem, że czujesz się stabilnie. * Wrażliwość na hałas, tupanie (niektóre osoby uwalniają emocje, wydając głośne dźwięki, niektóre ćwiczenia obejmują tupanie lub kopanie). * Jeśli masz inne poważne schorzenia lub przyjmujesz silne leki, proszę najpierw porozmawiaj z lekarzem lub wyślij mi wiadomość w celu wstępnej oceny. Tu opinia jednej z klientek: *“Miałam przyjemność pracować z Anką podczas sesji ćwiczeń somatycznych i jestem pod ogromnym wrażeniem jej wiedzy i podejścia. Od samego początku spokojne i intuicyjne wskazówki Anki sprawiły, że poczułam się całkowicie swobodnie. Starannie dostosowała sesję do moich potrzeb, udzielając jasnych instrukcji i tworząc bezpieczne, sprzyjające środowisko, które pozwoliło mi się całkowicie zrelaksować i połączyć z moim ciałem. Głębokie zrozumienie zasad somatycznych przez Ankę było oczywiste, a jej umiejętność delikatnego prowadzenia mnie przez każdy ruch sprawiła, że poczułam się bardziej świadoma, ugruntowana i jakby młodsza. Gorąco polecam Ankę wszystkim, którzy chcą zgłębiać ćwiczenia somatyczne lub pogłębiać połączenie między umysłem a ciałem"* **Bilety:** Podana cena to 62 CHF, została tak podana, żebym mogła wziąć na siebie prowizję systemu rezerwacyjnego. Pełna cena przy kasie wyniesie ok. 65 CHF. Bilety są bezzwrotne. Jeśli się rozchorujesz i przedstawisz zaświadczenie lekarskie, mogę przepisać Cię na podobny warsztat w kolejnych miesiącach. Ilość zapisów może nie odzwierciedlać rzeczywistości, gdyż warsztaty są ogłaszane w kilku miejscach. Obowiązuje zasada "kto pierwszy, ten lepszy" (w przypadku rezerwacji ponad limit obowiązuje lista oczekujących, w razie potrzeby zostanie zaproponowany dodatkowy termin lub zwrot wpłaty).

Ersatztour wegen Schneemangel. Die Atzmännigtour fällt aus wegen Schneemangel. Wir können am Sonntag aber das kurze Sonnenfenster nutzen, um uns ein bisschen die Beine zu vertreten und den Schluss der Tour bei schräger Guggenmusik, Bier und Bratwurst ausklingen zu lassen. https://www.rappifasnacht.ch/. Wir laufen von Feldbach über Seitenwege nach Rapperswil, wo wir rechtzeitig zum Karnevalsumzug ankommen. Mit kleinen Meditationspausen & Picknickpause. 8 Kilometer, 200 Höhenmeter, alles mit Seeblick. Am Ende sammle ich wie immer Spenden für den Naturschutz (Pro Natura).

Leiden Sie unter einem oder mehreren der folgenden Symptome? 🌿 Traurigkeit und Energielosigkeit 🌿 Überforderung und Stress 🌿 Schlafstörungen Probieren Sie somatische Übungen aus, um den Kopf freizukriegen und Ihre Emotionen zu regulieren! Hierbei handelt es sich nicht um ein Fitnessprogramm, sondern um eine Körper-Geist-Übung. Bioenergetische Übungen wurden in den 1950er Jahren von dem Psychiater und Therapeuten Alexander Lowen erfunden, der von der klassischen Psychoanalyse beeinflusst war, aber das Gefühl hatte, dass etwas fehlte – der Körper. Der Körper reagiert auf Stress und Traumata mit Anspannung, die sogar schmerzhaft sein kann. Wir fühlen uns steif und von unseren Gefühlen getrennt, sogar taub. Die Bewegungen sind einfach und sollen Ihnen helfen, Ihre Gefühle zu verstehen und zu regulieren. Dadurch können Sie besser mit Stress, Angst oder schlechter Stimmung umgehen. Nehmen Sie mit mir am nächsten Workshop für bioenergetische Übungen in Zürich teil! Wir treffen uns in einem gemütlichen Studio in der Nähe des Bahnhofs Triemli. Die Teilnehmerzahl ist auf 7 Personen begrenzt. Dieses Seminar findet in Hochdeutsch statt. Sie erhalten eine Stunde Theorie plus zwei Stunden sanfte Übungen und Gruppendiskussionen. Betrachten Sie es als einen Workshop zum Aufbau Ihrer eigenen mentalen Belastbarkeit, den Sie in Momenten der Traurigkeit, Überforderung oder Stress nutzen können. **Hinweis:** Wenn Sie in der Vergangenheit psychotische Episoden hatten oder Schwierigkeiten haben, mit Wut umzugehen, ist der Workshop möglicherweise nicht das Richtige für Sie. Eine individuelle Therapie ist besser. Wenn Sie antipsychotische Medikamente einnehmen, ist der Workshop ebenfalls nicht das Richtige für Sie. Wenn Sie an Epilepsie leiden, ist der Workshop ebenfalls nicht das Richtige für Sie. Wenn Sie schwanger sind, sollten Sie einige Monate warten, bis das Baby auf der Welt ist. Wenn Sie sehr geräuschempfindlich sind, beachten Sie bitte, dass die TeilnehmerInnen während dieser Workshops manchmal schreien, um ihre Emotionen auszudrücken. Depressionen oder viele andere psychische Probleme sind keine Kontraindikationen, aber für den Workshop sollten Sie sich stabil fühlen (mit Medikamenten und/oder Therapie). Diese Übungen können eine gute Ergänzung zur reinen Gesprächstherapie sein, aber am besten sprechen Sie zuerst mit Ihrem Therapeuten oder Psychiater. Wenn Sie Zweifel haben, schreiben Sie mir eine Nachricht zu Ihrer speziellen Situation. Hinweis zum Ticket: Der sichtbare Preis beträgt 62 CHF, und der endgültige Preis beim Bezahlen liegt bei etwa 65 CHF. Ich habe den sichtbaren Preis reduziert, da dies die einzige Möglichkeit für mich ist, die Reservierungsgebühren zu übernehmen.

💃✨ **Salsa Afternoon Party (1h)** 🕺☀️ A **tiny afternoon salsa party** focused on social dancing, meeting people, and relaxed networking. **Salsa Afternoon Party** is a **1-hour social salsa gathering** with a mild, daytime vibe. No class. No guidance. Just music, dancing, and conversation. Expect: * Social salsa dancing 🎶 * Time and space to connect and socialize 🤝 * A calm, friendly atmosphere * Mixed levels, respectful energy * Short and light format (1 hour) No partner needed. No coffee served — just the name 😉 **Kids are welcome.** 👶✨ Come dance. Connect. Leave refreshed.

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.

Welcome to the Open Level Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 12:15 to 13:45 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. Open to players of all skill levels. This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus. Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players. Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

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

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"

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.