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Valkenburg Roman Escape: Hike, Catacombs & Community Day Trip ๐ณ๐ฑ
Walk Through Roman History, Hidden Catacombs & the Hills of Limburg
Escape Brussels for a full-day community adventure to the charming medieval town of Valkenburg โ where Roman history, scenic landscapes, underground tunnels, and meaningful social connection come together.
Together, weโll explore one of the Netherlandsโ oldest tourist towns through a unique 9.5 km immersive walking experience inspired by the ancient Via Belgica, the Roman road connecting the French coast to the German Rhineland.
Along the way, weโll discover the story of Magistrate Titus Tertinius Cornutus, walk through Valkenburgโs historic streets and green hills, enjoy a relaxed group lunch, and visit the fascinating Roman Catacombs hidden beneath the town.
Whether youโre joining solo or with friends, this experience is designed for people who enjoy culture, nature, slow travel, and meeting open-minded international people.
People increasingly seek experiences that create belonging, shared memories, and real-world connection โ especially around outdoor and social activities.
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## ๐ Event Type
**Community Event**
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## โจ Highlights
*Scenic 9.5 km guided audio walk through Valkenburg
* Roman storytelling experience inspired by the Via Belgica
*Visit to the famous Roman Catacombs
* Medieval streets, castle views & Limburg landscapes
*Relaxed social atmosphere for internationals & locals
* Group lunch in a local restaurant
*Easy train escape from Brussels
* Ideal for solo joiners
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## ๐ Experience Overview
Valkenburg is unlike anywhere else in the Netherlands.
Built around marlstone hills and crossed by the Geul River, the town combines Roman heritage, underground passageways, medieval architecture, and a relaxed countryside atmosphere.
During this immersive experience, weโll follow a special Roman-themed audio route inspired by real archaeological discoveries found in the region, including Roman villas, watchtowers, and artefacts connected to the Via Belgica.
The walk combines storytelling, nature, culture, and social connection โ the kind of intentional travel experiences people increasingly value today.
Weโll also descend into the mysterious Roman Catacombs, a fascinating underground reconstruction inspired by ancient Roman burial chambers and early Christian catacombs.
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## ๐๏ธ Plan / Itinerary
### Morning
*Meet at Brussels Central Station
* Train departure around 9:00 AM
*Relaxed journey to Valkenburg
* Introduction & community welcome
### Midday
*Start Roman audio walking route
* Explore Valkenburgโs medieval centre
*Scenic viewpoints & historical stops
* Group lunch at a local restaurant
### Afternoon
*Continue the Via Belgica experience
* Visit the Roman Catacombs
*Free time for coffee, photos, or local exploration
### Evening
* Return by train to Brussels
*Estimated arrival around 9:00 PM
*If the group reaches 30+ participants, a private coach may be organised instead of train travel.*
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## ๐ Meeting Point
### Brussels Central Station
Exact meeting instructions and WhatsApp group details will be shared with participants before departure.
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## ๐ถ Price / Contribution
### Sunday Vacations Community Contribution
* **Explorer Members:** โฌ5
***Voyager Members: **Free
** *Ambassador Members: **Free
### Additional Costs
Participants cover their own:
*Train ticket (unless coach is organised)
* Food & drinks
*Roman Catacombs entrance ticket
If a private coach is organised, an additional transport contribution will apply.
VAT not applicable โ small business exemption scheme, Article 56bis Belgian VAT Code.
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## ๐ Membership
### Sunday Vacations Memberships
* Explorer โ starting at โฌ5/year
*Voyager โ starting at โฌ50/year
* Ambassador โ starting at โฌ150/year
Voyager and Ambassador members enjoy free access to selected community events like this one.
Sunday Vacations is built around meaningful social experiences, cultural discovery, and community connection for internationals and locals in Belgium.
Expats consistently rank social connection and ease of building friendships among the most important parts of life abroad.
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## ๐ฅ Who This Is For
This experience is perfect for:
*International professionals
* Expats & locals in Brussels
*Solo joiners
* Nature & culture lovers
*History enthusiasts
* Curious explorers
*People looking for meaningful social experiences
No hiking experience required โ just a reasonable fitness level for a 9.5 km walk with some gentle hills.
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## ๐ What To Bring
* Comfortable walking shoes
*Water bottle
* Weather-appropriate clothing
*Earphones for the audio experience
* Power bank recommended
*Passport or ID
* Good energy & curiosity
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## โ ๏ธ Important Notes
*The route is approximately 9.5 km
* Some areas may include uneven surfaces or hills
*Train schedules may slightly affect timing
* Participants are responsible for arriving on time
*The audio experience works best with earphones
* Coach transport depends on minimum participation numbers
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## โ๏ธ Legal Disclaimer
Sunday Vacations / UJAMAA ASBL acts as a community organiser and not as a travel agency.
Transport, restaurants, venues, and attractions may be operated by independent third-party providers.
Participants remain responsible for their own travel documents, personal insurance, health coverage, and personal belongings.
Activities are organised by volunteers and covered under the Belgian legal volunteer insurance framework.
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## โค๏ธ Call To Action
Join us for a unique day where Roman history, hidden underground worlds, nature, and international community come together just a short journey from Brussels.
Come solo. Leave connected.
Limited spots available.
Deep Conversation - Question Chosen in Session
How do we connect to people? What is so great about being different? Is love selfless? Should we be dreamers or realists? What values are we losing? When are we at our best? Does childhood ever end? Is morality a matter of convenience? What makes a person beautiful?
Such questions, and many more, await you Sunday at Sister's Cafe (second floor) . After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations :-).
Brunch and Connect: Make New Friends
โ ๏ธ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Brussels.**
Each meetup brings together 4โ6 like-minded people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyoneโs a good fit.
๐ **To attend, youโll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com)
Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, weโll share the exact location and match you with your group.
**Why this works:**
\* Smaller groups make real conversations easier
\* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics
**Note:**
RSVPs here on Meetup donโt reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website.
This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
Let's Write!
Let's meet to write !
Schedule :
11:00 - 11:30 am : Presentation tour. Share briefly with the group about your project and your "goal of the day".
11:30 - 13:30 : Let's write !
13:30 : Conclusion tour. Did you achieve your goal of the day ?
See you soon !
Rencontre d'รฉchecs - Ixelles - Pompette
โ๏ธ **Rejoignez lโaventure Knight Clubbers !** โ๏ธ
Venez vivre une soirรฉe oรน lโรฉchiquier devient un champ de bataille, entre bonne humeur et esprit de compรฉtition.
๐ **Inscription gratuite** : [S'inscrire](https://knightclubbers.com/meetup/665494?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=social)
โจ **Des parties pour tous les niveaux**
Dรฉbutant curieux ou stratรจge aguerri, chaque partie est lโoccasion parfaite pour progresser et rencontrer dโautres passionnรฉ.e.s.
๐ **Libertรฉ totale โ Jouez ร votre rythme**
Participez aux duels ou observez dans une ambiance conviviale.
๐ **Dรฉfiez vos adversaires et grimpez au classement**
Accumulez les victoires pour tenter de devenir Roi ou Reine de lโArรจne.
๐ **Prรชts pour le dรฉfi ?**
Rejoignez Knight Clubbers et entrez dans la lรฉgende !
Badminton Sunday Advanced
First time comers
Please make sure to read the rules and contact the organizer before! Otherwise you will be moved to waiting list. Apologies for inconvenience but we have to do it to avoid no-shows.
New and Interested in being part of our group? Join here, https://chat.whatsapp.com/KqdVhyuBhFz1d56lv4WVVi
Please Direct Message the Organizer with your level. Approval is required before your first RSVP.
Games format.
95% are double games (unless someone needs a break), typically 4 people play together 2 sets and then mix with players from other fields. We play with plastic shuttles - Yonex Mavis 2000 (which are provided).
Registration
If it's your first time, please send a private message to the host to confirm. No-shows are taken quite seriously because they unbalance the games a lot. Also once you register please keep an eye on you private messages, in case we need to contact you.
Players level
Having players with much less experience often unbalances the game making it much less interesting for more experienced players. We still try to be welcoming.
As a rule of thumb, if you know what a "clear" is, you are welcome to join.
Otherwise, feel free to get in touch with me (John) and we can see if we can arrange so you and existing players can have good experience playing.
Price and payments
The price of participation is EUR 9. Payment is on-site in cash, or via online. Info provided during or shortly after the event in the WhatsApp group.
Cancelations and no-shows
Switches and cancellations are free of charge if done more than 50 hours before the start of the matches
If you cancel within the 50-hour window before the event starts, you will be placed on the wait-list for the next week's event, whether or not a replacement is found. If no replacement is secured, you'll still need to cover your share of the costs.
Contact
Questions or first-time approval requests? DM the Organizer with your playing level and availability.
Tennis doubles (NOT FOR BEGINNERS) - Terdelt Schaerbeek
Hello! This is a meet-up to play tennis from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday. Meeting is on the courts. The courts are booked under the name Jean-Marc. This event is for intermediate and advanced players and not organised for novice players or beginners.
Please make sure to bring the exact sum of 10 โฌ in cash.
The event is non-commercial. This sum covers the cost of the courts reserved. The organizer is not there to make money out of you. Ladies are encouraged to join.
If anyone wants to drop out, they should do it on Saturday morning, not on Sunday the day of the meetup, another wise it would be too late to find a replacement in time or to cancel a court in time with reimbursement. If you don't do this, you will be asked by the organizer to reimburse your participation fee. If this happens too late then those who have cancelled after Saturday morning will have to cover the extra cost for reserving the courts.
In the past meetups, it happened too many times that we were an oneven number and because of that all those present had less fun to play. If you don't show up without giving a written excuse in time, the first future participation will be cancelled and you will be asked to reimburse the participation fee. If it happens too many times you will not be able to participate anymore.
In case if we are an uneven number of players, then the last player (except the host of course who has to collect the money) can leave or persuade other players to play with him or her. Of course if the last player leaves, then he or she doesn't have to pay the participation fee. If this player leaves, he or she will be added on a future event by the host or organizer in the participation list if the player is far away in the waiting list. This is the advantage of leaving on a voluntary basis;-).
We operate on the principle of Fair Play as we do not have umpires or referees. Any disputes or disagreements over line calls or scores should be resolved immediately on the court and, when agreement is not possible, the point or game should be replayed. To be able to replay the game, 3 players need to agree on that without manipulation of the one who disputes an entire game, anotherwise injustice could occur where in the end possibly the biggest cheater could win... This situation applies also, if the host or the organizer is involved.
When one of the players still doesn't accept this compromise, then it should be reported (meetup message by preference) to the organizer or host of the meetup event.
One of the consequences could be that the first upcoming event could be cancelled by the organizer for the player who doesn't comply with the compromise to play the point or the game again. If the same player does that again for a second time, then the person will see 4 of his next tennis meetups cancelled. If this happens a third time with the same player, then the player in question will be banned from all future tennis meetups with an exclusion as a final result.
Whenever there is a big problem, it should be reported as well to the organizer of the group so he can, if necessary, take actions to improve the situation for all the players.
Please also note that if you are the first on the waiting list, you will automatically be moved up to the attendance list if someone pulls out. So if you are on the waiting list and see that you cannot attend, please also change your status to not going.
If you would like to organize a meet up either this week or next week please get in touch with me, my name is Jean-Marc. It will depend on your initiatives to create more tennis meetups per week.
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Books Swapping ๐๐๐
Dear Folks!!
Letโs swap our old books and connect with new friends.
Contribution to Our Events
Starting this year, we kindly ask participants to contribute in one of the following ways:
โฌ5 per event, or โฌ40 annual membership fee
If you feel like supporting us beyond this, to help people who canโt afford it, you are very welcome to do so ๐
If the contribution is a concern for you, please donโt hesitate to reach out to us directly ๐
These contributions will help us:
Cover the annual Meetup platform fee
Encourage everyone to respect RSVPs
We will donate 10% collected fees to support Queer oriented organisations in the end of the year.
Bank details:
Yifei Yang
BE79 6509 1524 4133
Communication: your name+ event/membership
To make sure your spot is reserved, please complete your registration once you sign up. We will prioritize those who have completed the registration process.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. Cheers! ๐ฅ
Brussels Sprouts ๐ง๐ช๐ฅฌ๐
Cheers
YF
SUNDAY Coffee Morning - 10:00 @Cafรฉ de Voyageurs
Hi everyone,
This coffee morning event is @ Cafรฉ de Voyageurs!
Sunday, 5 July 2026, from 10:00 - 12:30.
It's limited to 25 attendees.
Therefore, please, cancel if you can't join anymore.
Cafรฉ de Voyageurs opened its doors about 7 months ago. Dalila the owner is one of the most friendly hosts that I have met in Brussels in the past 5 years. She has give her cafรฉ an African feeling & atmosphere as she is Algerian herself.
The Instagram channel:
https://www.instagram.com/cafe.des.voyageurs/
**The address is:**
Cafรฉ de Voyageurs
274 Chaussee de Wavre
1050 Ixelles
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1. The **prime time** of the event is **10:30 - 12:30**. That's when most people will be there.
2. When you enter the gallery, it's either on the right-hand side or left-hand side of its hallway, depending which entrance you take.
3. If you intend **to join past 12:00** (high noon), then there is no need to register. Just come and join!
4. **DON'T forget to cancel** if you can't join!
5. **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))**
**As always, feel free to follow us on INSTAGRAM!**
[https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==](https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)
**THE STRUCTURE of THE EVENT:**
* I will post the event on Saturday/Sunday evening for the following Saturday.
* I send out a reminder to everyone on Friday.
* There is sometimes a waiting list.
* In case RSVP is closed (once there are 10-15 people on the waiting list), I might reopen it on Friday, depending on the number of cancellations in the meantime.
* **For everyone on the waiting,** please check your status and messages on Friday evening the latest. I message everyone on the waiting list on Friday.
* **Please, move to "not going" AS SOON AS you know that you can't come anymore, that includes everyone who is on the waiting list.**
**IMPORTANT:**
* **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))**
* When you register yourself, be careful not to register accidentally a +1 guest (unless you bring a guest). It happens very often.
* If you have any questions then, message me.
***
**A MESSAGE FOR NEWCOMERS:**
*In the three years of hosting this coffee group, I have met many people who struggle with anxieties when coming to an event for the first time. Sometimes, it took them more than one attempt before being able to join.*
*Occasionally, people reach out to me before the event, and I have always been grateful for that as it offers the opportunity to communicate with each other and to find the best and most gentle way for that person to join the group.*
*I would like to encourage everyone who struggles with this to contact me before. It would really be too bad if you can't join us, as it mostly gets better the second or third time you come.*
*In addition to that, if you arrive and notice any signs of nervousness or fear, you can always let me know right then.*
**THANK YOU AND SEE YOU ALL ON Saturday!**
Badminton Sunday Social
Join us for some friendly Badminton games- all levels welcome!
IMPORTANT- in order to secure your place youโll need to both book a spot on Meetup AND pay โฌ8 by Friday morning. This is to make sure we can cancel courts if demand isnโt there, and make sure weโre being fair to people on the waitlist.
Refunds will only be possible after Friday AM if another player is definitely able to take your spot
Always worth joining our Wโapp group as well for faster, often better, updates!
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IL7Gbs6TmIm0GXyidQxCFS?mode=gi_t
๐ง๐ช๐ช๐ธ๐ฎ๐น Language Picnic & Games ๐๐ณ๐งบ๐ธ ๐ฒ (TBC๐ค๏ธ)
What's up Friends! ๐
If the weather gods feel generous ๐ค๏ธ, weโre going full park mode: picnic ๐งบ๐ณ, games, laughsโฆ and a touch of chaos โจ
โผ๏ธIf not - we'll switch to the usual indoor format at Le Pantin or Cafรฉ Leopold PDN.
๐Where
Park Cinquantenaire, Tour de Tournai ๐ฐ (that little castle-looking thingy in the park). Look it up on Google maps! We'll also post some pics of the exact spot. Canโt find us? ๐คทโโ๏ธ Just ping me here.
๐ก The Idea
Chill picnic with multiple language and game groups: Spanish, French - for sure, Dutch, Italian - if there is interest, other languages - TBD. Join a group and speak ONLY that language! Full immersion, baby! ๐ฅ
Bring your own drinks ๐ง, snacks ๐ฅช๐, blanket, and games ๐ฒ๐ธ (sharing always appreciated ๐).
Weโll break into small groups depending on the vibe: languages, games, other chats, sports.
โฑ๏ธ Timing
We kick off at 14:00 under the thickest shade we find. Stay as long as you like. Some of us would likely stay until the sun sets.
Joining later? Just drop a message in the chat in case we decide to move ๐.
๐ฒ๐ธ Games
All games are welcome in the park - boards, cards, balls, random stuff! Iโll have a few with me, but feel free to add your own favorites too.
๐ฆOn the waitlist but really want to join? Or got any questions? Just DM me.
๐ข Extra info might drop in the group chat or via DM ๐ฌ. Check your messages ๐ the day before so you don't miss anything critical ๐.
๐โโฌ The Friends Code:
๐ Games we play = group decision
๐ Linguistic chats = full immersion in one language. No one cares about mistakes. Just speak!
๐ Smaller groups = cozier vibes
๐ Got a favorite game? Suggest it or show up with it
๐ Can't make it? Cancel on time so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot
๐ If youโre on the waitlist, showing up is at your own risk ๐
See you there, folks ๐
Lustin to Dinant (25km)
We will continue our footpath from last week, this time going south from Lustin, mostly on the GR 126. The route starts with a climb to a viewpoint over the Meuse, then winds through the rugged Meuse Valley, passing by the Abbaye de Leffe, and finally descending into Dinant with panoramic views of the Citadel, and a well-deserved stop for a drink or ice-cream, depending on the train schedule.
The number of participants is limited to 12, so please manage your registration responsibly: only sign up if you really intend to come and cancel as soon as you know you canโt (this also goes for people on the waiting list!).
We will try to keep close to an average moving speed of 5km/h. We will walk both on paved and unpaved roads. Iโve not tested this track beforehand, so itโs possible that there are some mistakes in the planning (i.e. it may become longer ;-).
โโYou can find the gpx track here: [https://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/user.do?id=2756021](https://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/user.do?id=2756021)
โโMeeting point:
We meet at 9.10 in Brussels Schuman station at Platform 2. Our train (IC 2509 to Dinant) leaves at 09.23. and arrives to Lustin at 10.30.
โโ Trains back to Brussels: direct trains from Dinant are every hour at XX.13.
โโ Train ticket:
One way ticket to Lustin is 9.60โฌ or 5.80โฌ with train+. One way ticket from Dinant is 11.40โฌ or 6.80โฌ with train+.
Return ticket to Dinant should also be ok.
โโ Specifics:
Distance: ยฑ 25 km
Elevation gain: 670 m
Net walking time: ยฑ 6 h
Weather forecast: sunny and warm.
In the unlikely case of too bad weather, I may cancel a hike, even few hours before the event. If this must happen, I will of course update the Meetup website and send out an email to those registered. So it is important to have access to either the Meetup website and/or your emails.
โโ What to bring:
*Plenty of water + pack your own lunch/snacks
- Comfortable hiking shoes and clothes
*Sun and bug protection (Sunscreen, hat, tick repellent, etc)
- Raingear (just in case)
*Small money for drinks/ice-cream
โโ Basic rules:
Please RSVP only if you really intend to come. And if your plans change, update your RSVP asap, even hours before the walk. This is basic courtesy towards others. Repeated late cancellations are not well considered (at all). No-shows are even worse.
Do not show up for a hike unless you are on the โgoingโ list.
โโ Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability:
You are responsible for yourself and should be fit enough if you want to take part. As the participation in the events is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves. By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organisers from any responsibility and liability.
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CBusData - Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025
Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025
With so much emphasis on cloud data platforms and AI these days, SQL people can feel left behind by all the marketing hype. SQL Server 2025 was officially released in November of 2025, though, and contains a ton of improvements that will make our SQL Server deployments a bit faster, better, and more secure. There are even more improvements tucked into the release that never made a marketing blog or press release that you'll likely be learning about for the first time in this session!
Join this session to learn about what makes your high availability a little more available, your performance a bit more performant, and your database more developer and app-friendly. Come spend an hour with SQL people talking SQL Server 2025 โ the good, the "not quite ready for prime time", and the hidden awesomeness.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Learning from Everyday Data
**Practical Curiosity: Learning from Everyday Data**
How do we actually get better at utilizing our day-to-day data? Fancy dashboards and complex models might look nice and draw attention, but thatโs not where most of us spend our time. In fact those shiny outputs frequently sit unused, while the real insights are drawn from the analystโs daily practice.
Sometimes itโs as simple and as powerful as noticing that a segment is shrinking, a channel is underused, or certain links keep getting all the clicks. Thereโs many different places that the spark of insight can come from, but you have to keep your head in the data and know where to look.
In this session, weโll explore real-world examples of how segmentation, testing, and click behavior can uncover practical digital marketing opportunities. Youโll leave with inspiration for your own use cases, along with a few simple ways to ask better questions, spot meaningful patterns, and make smarter decisions without overcomplicating it.
**About Our Speaker:**
[Elaine Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainearmbruster/) is a Director of Digital Experience at the [American Diabetes Association](https://diabetes.org/), where she focuses on using data and insights to create smarter, more effective digital experiences. A lifelong Columbus resident, she has built her career in email marketing and the broader digital user journey, and is finding she most enjoys working in the messy middle where systems, data, and big ideas donโt quite line up yet.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
AWS Columbus User Group - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
Learn more: https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/
**THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: https://www.veeam.com/
**DIRECTIONS**
8800 Lyra Dr #450 ยท Columbus, OH
go to 4th floor.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Level One Tuesdays (Bachata & Salsa Dance Lessons)
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Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons
Azure CBUS July
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/
Stop Guessing: How to Measure and Improve LLM Outputs
Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it โseems good,โ and move on.
That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable.
In this talk, weโll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. Weโll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork.
This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it.
Weโll cover:
* Why โit looks goodโ is not enough
* How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints
* How to compare LLM outputs more systematically
* Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness
* How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results
* Where automated evaluation works โ and where humans still need to stay in the loop
By the end, youโll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
PBR
Itโs been way too long since weโve had a night out at PBR, so letโs change that!
Join us for an evening of great drink specials, live music, line dancing, and, of course, the mechanical bull.
๐ Check-In: 6:00โ8:30 PM
When you arrive, check in with the host and let them know youโre with Suzie or Foodies Meetup.
๐ป Happy Hour Specials (7:00โ9:00 PM)
* ๐ $2 Jello Shots
* ๐บ $3 Domestic Cans: Busch Light, Bud Light & Miller Lite
* ๐น $3 Well Cocktails (no doubles, Red Bull, or shots)
* ๐ฅ $4 Select Call Liquor: Deep Eddy Vodka (including flavors), Captain Morgan, Bombay Dry Gin, Dulce Vida Blanco & Jim Beam (no doubles, Red Bull, or shots)
* ๐ฅ $5 Select Shots: White Tea, Green Tea, Fireball, Fireball Apple & Jager Bombs
* ๐๏ธ $5 Surfside Seltzers
๐ Tonightโs Entertainment
๐ธ Live Music: 6:30โ8:30 PM
๐ Mechanical Bull Riding: 8:30 PMโClose (FREE with a valid ID!)
๐ Line Dancing with an Instructor: 9:00โ10:00 PM
Whether youโre coming to dance, ride the bull, enjoy the music, or simply catch up with friends over a drink, this is the perfect night to join us. We canโt wait to see everyone there!





















