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Du hast bereits Texas Hold'em Poker gespielt und möchtest dein Spiel verbessern. Es werden grundsätzliche Überlegungen besprochen, Themen wie Spielanalyse, Mathematik, Taktik, Einsätze, Glück und Wahrscheinlichkeit, Geduld, Positionsspiel, Bluffen, Kapitalmanagement und Etikette werden behandelt und es werden Handanalysen vorgenommen. Wir werden im Advanced Kurs generelle Theorien und Konzepte vom Pokerspiel anschauen, besprechen und analysieren. Wir fragen dabei niemals: "Was mache ich jetzt mit diesen Karten?" Sondern eher: "Was berücksichtige ich alles in dieser speziellen Situation, bevor ich mich entscheide, was ich tue?" Setze dein bestes Pokerface auf und fang an, Mathematik und Strategie in dein Spiel zu bringen. Anmeldung via cc@pokeracademy.ch oder direkt auf www.pokerkurse.ch

Let's talk about unusual genres, the kinds of games that aren't often covered, that don't top the sales charts, but that have a devoted fan community. Come and bring some examples! Plus, as always, meeting and chatting with other game developers.

**Signup only via:** 8th Jan: [https://careerdirectionspace.ch/career-check26](https://careerdirectionspace.ch/career-check26) 22th Jan: [https://careerdirectionspace.ch/22jan](https://careerdirectionspace.ch/22jan) **Join this Career Reality Check workshop in Zürich.** Maybe you feel drained, out of place, or simply disconnected from what you do. You're feeling that you could be way happier in another job. You know you don’t want to keep going like this, but choosing a new job or even a new career without a clear direction feels risky and overwhelming. And trying to figure it out alone hasn’t led to much clarity. ​ This 90’ workshop gives you a calm moment to pause and look at your situation honestly, without pressure to have it all figured out. **You’ll walk away with:** * Understand **where you want to** go career wise * Where are you **right now** career wise * Next **logical step** you can take

🎟️ **Get your seat at the Table for Six** 🎟️ ✨Six strangers. One table. Depth.✨ An evening of meaningful dialogue and curated guests. 🧧 **HOW TO JOIN?** All seats go via a waiting list. Spots are intentionally limited. To be considered, reply with a short note: ✨ *Why do you want to come?* ✨ *What kind of connection are you seeking?* We’re not looking for perfect answers — just honest ones. 📦 **WHAT’S THIS ABOUT?** **The Stories We Carry** is not a dinner party. It’s a pause. An invitation to slow down, to listen, and to be heard. We gather not to impress, but to express. Not to network, but to connect. If you’re tired of surface-level chatter and crave conversations that leave a mark — this is for you. 📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?** * One table. Six seats. * A guided evening of storytelling, reflection, and presence. * No phones. No bios. No small talk. * Just humans, stories, and the space between them. 🕰️ **WHEN & WHERE?** 🗓️Thursday, 08 of Jan 🕢 7:00 PM 📍 Zug (Park Hotel Zug - Industriestrasse 14) 💛 **WHAT TO EXPECT** 🪑 A seat at a table where presence matters more than polish 🗣️ A chance to share your story — or simply listen 🌌 A few hours of being fully, beautifully human ✨ This is a no-phone experience. Minds awake, hearts open 💛

**8x Thursdays, 19.00 - 21.00h** **8th January - 26th February 2026** Location: QZ Bäckeranlage, 2. Stock, Raum 2, Hohlstr. 67, 8004 Zurich Teacher: Dan Perfect for the beginning of your improv journey! This group is working on exploring the basics of improv. It is all about playful discovery and supporting each other. Perfect if you want to give improv a go and have fun, develop self-confidence, teamwork and creativity. Get to know a group of like-minded friendly beginners. No previous experience required. You will practise: * creativity & playfulness * open and positive mindset * confidence on stage * emotional intelligence in a scenic relationship * building solid beginnings to good improv scenes * simple short form improv games, as seen in Theatersports shows * make new friends! :) **Course fee:** 360 CHF Early Bird until Dec 18th / 390 CHF later **Students/Kulturlegi:** 250.— (please provide student ID/Legi on first course day) **Unsure whether you want to commit to the entire course?** **Pay 30 CHF extra and decide after the first session if you want to get a full course ticket (see details in the ticket link)** [Buy your ticket here](www.storylabor.ch/classes)

Long standing jam session in the area. Bring your instrument and sign up to jam. Lots of expats, lots of great opportunities to connect to other music makers and lovers.

Hi everyone 👋 You’re warmly invited to join my **Pilates classes in a friendly, calm and motivating environment**. I’m a **Certified Pilates Teacher** and my goal is to help you **feel stronger, move better and improve your posture**, with **personalized attention** in small groups. ✨ **All levels are welcome** — beginners to advanced. Exercises are adapted to your level and needs. *** ### 🌿 What you can expect: * ✔️ Certified Pilates instruction * ✔️ Personalized guidance and individual corrections * ✔️ Small groups for better results * ✔️ Supportive and welcoming atmosphere * ✔️ Classes in **English & Spanish** *** ### 🧘‍♀️ Class options: * **Reformer Pilates** – max. **4 people** * **Mat Pilates** – max. **10 people** 📌 *Please message me before attending so I can place you in the right class.* *** ### 🎁 **Special offer for new clients** * **3 Reformer classes – CHF 90** * **3 Mat classes – CHF 75** * Please message me before attending. Payment via TWINT is required before the class. Pilates is ideal to **build strength, improve posture, prevent injuries and feel more energetic**, whether you are new or already experienced. 📩 **Interested?** Send me a message or contact me by phone — I’ll be happy to answer your questions and help you choose the best option for you. ✨ *Limited spots available due to small group size.* I’m looking forward to moving together! My telephone no. and Whatsapp: 0787321824 E-mail address: cristinaserranomoral@gmail.com

* **See** here **[VIDEO & PHOTOS](https://photos.app.goo.gl/o476bvQ6ZC8CGhG57)** of our previous events * **Join** our **[WHATSAPP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ks9sGHsw16TIaJmDUQqoSi)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ks9sGHsw16TIaJmDUQqoSi)with **zero-spam** (we post **extra events** there! If you cannot join msg Christos on 0768175380) * **Join** our **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/wearetheconnectionspace/)** (find your **own photos** **after the event**, we post **last-minute info** & **extra events**) * We received official **"Super Host" award** from meetup.com! * **100% FREE event** * "**Connection Space**" meetup group is only associated with "**[Career Direction Space](http://meetup.com/career-direction-space/)**" . We are **not** associated with **any other** **meetup group** * Join the **event hosting team**! (msg Christos on 0768175380 for details) . **Summary:** . **❤️ WELCOME HOME** @ **Connection Space❤️** . We truly believe that **fun meaningful offline connections to new & existing friends** makes us truly **happy and healthy**! Our community meets biweekly in a truly **homey,** caring and welcoming "come as you are" vibe! . At **every event** we **connect** in the **main area** with: fun social **games**, mindful connection **games**, **new-comer area** (with ice-breakers), German-speaking area, or simply join the amazing vibe and talk to anyone! *(we booked 100% of the location so its **safe to talk to everyone!)*** . **In addition** **to the above** activities, **today's** **EXTRA** **connection** activities located in **separate** **private rooms** are: * **20:00 - 20:40 Speed-friending** (guaranteed process to meet spark new fun discussions and meet new people - with moderator) * **20:40 - 21:10** **New** **Surprise Connection Activity** (with moderator - in separate room) **.** **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**! . *These events are **inspired** by the Swiss 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. I, Christos, fondly remember visiting these with my grandfather and now revive this fading tradition with a modern twist. Hope you enjoy it ❤️* . . * We have received the **"Super Organizer" meetup award** \- see badge **[here](https://www.meetup.com/members/69886292/)** since we brought the highest value to the Meetup network over the past months. * **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.* . . . . . . . . ***Summary is above 👆. If you want more info then read below*** 👇 . . . . . . . . . . . . . **WHY we do this? Human fun and meaningful Connection** is what we all deeply desire and makes us truly happy and healthy (scientifically proven - read below)! . **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!** . **Today's event** 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 - 20:40 Speed-friending** (guaranteed process to meet spark new fun discussions and meet new people - with moderator) * **🙀 20:40 - 21:10** **New** **Surprise Connection Activity** (in separate room) * 🏭 beautiful **homey** industrial location in downtown ZH * 🇩🇪**German-speaking** area (falls du nur Deutsch sprechen möchtest) * **🏠1 private room** (if you want to talk or play games in quietness) * 👬 or simply **hang-out** and **meet new & old friends** **without** a process ❤️ *Note: we **reserved 100%** of the space so **everyone** will be from our community!* . . . **Q&A:** * **Where** **idea comes from**? Our events are inspired by the Swiss Stammtisch & Greek village concept of "[Καφενείο](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kafenio)" (coffeeshops), 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 to socialise, play games, and enjoy snacks and drinks. I, Christos, have fond childhood memories visiting them with my grandfather. Though this tradition is fading in Greece, I’m passionate about reviving it with a modern twist. Hope you enjoy it! ❤️ * **Co-host?** and support this event? Then please contact Christos * **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! * **Coming solo?** guess what, again no problem! 95%+ of people come solo - its the perfect event to come solo! * **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.** * **Thank YOU** for being so open in meeting new people and making 70+ events with 7500+ attendees in 2.5+ years happen! * more info via our **[LINKS](http://linktr.ee/connectionspace)** * **Who** is it for\*\*?\*\* **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 welcome**! * Yes YOU are **good** & **courageous** for looking for new fun connections! * 95% of people come **solo** \- you can too❤️ * 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 * For **volunteering** for free please msg Christos 0768175380. We can provide free drinks for your service * **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. . **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** * **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 . . ***You want even more info? We like you! 😄*** . . **ABOUT US IN DETAIL:** . **WHY Connection Space**? * ... we ❤️ **uniting people** while having **fun!** We make the world better by enabling **fun quality connections** & building **community!** * ... we truly believe **Human Connections** is what we truly **deeply crave** for and what we truly **need** so we can be **happy** and **healthy**! What we really need is all the things money cant buy. Human Connections making us happy is proven by data in [ANCIENT HISTORY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg_47J6sy3A), in [MODERN HISTORY](https://www.kiltrohealth.com/blog/blue-zones-social-connection-the-secret-to-longevity-and-well-being) and also scientifically proven by [HARVARD ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI)in an 87 year old study. Yes this makes you [HEALTHY](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/relationships-boost-survival/#:~:text=Overall%252C%2520social%2520support%2520increases%2520survival,%252Da%252Dday%2520smoking%2520habit) and is what you really need - the other things are not as important as society tells you. . **HOW does it work?** **Disconnect** your phone & Connect with people in a **free** and **super-fun Connection Event**! These recurring events create a "fixed" community without any specific reasons for connection (like interests, genders, age or countries). **Everyone is welcome**! The event is that **simple**😀. . * **WHAT is Connection Space?** Imagine a co-working space where everyone is with headphones, laptops, mostly being 'alone' all day ... or a cafe/restaurant/bar where pretty much all people talk to people they already know.. . The **"Connection Space"** is exactly the opposite of that; its a **fun** social environment outside family and work, a cultural exchange, where we **unite** and hangout with **new and old friends** as **one community**. . Thats it. . No to phones, laptops, zoom-calls, books No to a specific reason to get together (eg. only for specific hobbies, genders, age groups, languages etc) No to just talking to your friends Not a dating, not a party, not an expat-only meetup NO to division (political racial gender etc) . Yes to simple and real in-person connection with new and old friends YES TO FUN! We got many optional activities for you to try out Yes to feeling like home & come as you are Yes to unity, love and respect for one another Yes to eating, drinking and music Yes to everyone-is-welcome & always-free events YES to UNITY! Getting along with each other in spite of different opinions . Our events are **inspired** by the Greek village culture of "[Καφενείο](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kafenio)" (village coffeeshops) with photos [HERE](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&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi52fX67dGBAxXnlf0HHZNiBHUQ0pQJegQICRAB&biw=1460&bih=913&dpr=2). When myself Christos was a kid, my granddad took me to these "[Καφενείο](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kafenio)". Every neighbourhood had one, and people met, without an exaggeration, on a daily-basis. It was the community center of the village. People met new and old friends, played games, socialised, ate snacks, drank coffee and ouzo. It was a very friendly, welcoming and homey environment. Unfortunately this concept is rapidly dying in Greece. As a kid I had extremely good memories of these coffeeshops, and for this reason I am passionate to revive and recreate this environment and also add a modern twist. Hope you enjoy it! . * **WHAT is NOT Connection Space? NOT** a drinks or party event (responsible drinking only, no shots, no free drinks). **NOT** a dating event. **NOT** foreigners-only, but everyone is welcome * **What KIND of event is this?** Its a mix of **social** and **cultural event** that build **community**. We have many people from so many different cultures socialising, we promote culture with events with Art exhibitions and Live Music and we also revive the social culture of the Greek traditional village coffeeshop (Καφενείο - read more above). . Looking forward to **fun quality Connections**! 🙂 ``` Disclaimer Participation in this event requires a signup. To ensure a smooth and safe experience, we kindly ask all participants to follow the instructions and announcements from the event organizers. While our team works hard to create an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere, attendance is at your own risk. We want everyone to feel comfortable and respected. If you encounter any issues or uncomfortable situations during the event, please speak directly to a member of our team — we’re here to help. We reserve the right to exclude participants from the event if they do not adhere to basic standards of respectful interpersonal behavior. This decision is at the discretion of the responsible organizers. By signing up, you agree that any content captured during the event (including photos and videos) may be used on Connection Space, Social Circle’s and all of our partners social media channels and those of our partners. ```

Start your Saturday with a **Mat Pilates class designed to make you feel stronger, more balanced and energized** 💫 I’m a **Certified Pilates Teacher** and I teach in a **friendly, calm and motivating environment**, with **personalized attention** even in group classes. ✨ **All levels are welcome** — beginners to advanced. Exercises are adapted to your level and individual needs. Classes in English and Spanish. Maximum 10 participants ### **Special offer for new clients** * **3 Mat Pilates classes – CHF 75** Mat Pilates is ideal to **improve posture, prevent back pain, build core strength and feel more connected to your body** — perfect to start your weekend feeling good! **Important** > **Please message me via Meetup or contact me by phone before attending.** > **Payment via TWINT is required before the class. 0787321824** > *Limited spots available.* I’m looking forward to moving together this Saturday! 🌿✨

**The Growth Breakfast - Zürich** **Good coffee. Great conversations. Real business growth.** Join a friendly group of local entrepreneurs, small business owners and professionals for a relaxed Friday morning breakfast — a space to connect, share ideas and talk openly about business and growth. No agenda. No pitches. No pressure. Just real conversations with people who *get it*. **What to Expect** A relaxed, informal breakfast where you can: * Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs * Share ideas, challenges and wins * Learn from others on the same path * Build genuine relationships (no forced networking) * Start your day inspired, focused and energised Whether you run your own company, freelance, consult, or simply love talking about business, you’ll feel right at home. **How it Works** Everyone orders and pays for their own breakfast. You just bring: * An open mind * A willingness to share * Good vibes and your morning energy Simple, easy, enjoyable. **Details** 🗓 **Friday, 12 December 2025** ⏰ **9:00 – 10:30** 📍 **Coworking Lounge at Tessinerplatz** Tessinerplatz 7, 8002 Zürich (2-minute walk from Bahnhof Enge — Trams 5, 6, 7, 13, 17 or S-Bahn 2, 8, 21, 24) **Who's It For?** Entrepreneurs • Small business owners • Consultants • Freelancers • Creatives • Professionals who love talking about business growth and want to be around switched-on people. **Important Notes** ✔ This is a **free community meetup** — each person pays for their own breakfast ✔ No selling, no pitching ✔ Just genuine conversation and good company **Ready to join us?** Click **Attend** to reserve your spot — we’re looking forward to a great morning together

**⚠️[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/essen-trinken/speed-friending-7413229283001294786.html)** **Speed Friending @ Spot Bar – No Small Talk Edition** New in town? Expanding your social circle? Or just bored of the same faces? This **Speed Friending** night is designed to help you make real connections — fast, fun, and without awkward small talk. 📲 Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FyzmIPMKyBrEsjbjlUG19v](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FyzmIPMKyBrEsjbjlUG19v) (if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop) **How it works** * 🔄 **7 minutes per person** – short, dynamic 1:1 rounds * ❓ **No small talk** – guided icebreaker questions directly from the **Social Circle app** * 📱 Create your account before the event: **[www.social-circle.app](http://www.social-circle.app/)** * 🍿 **Snacks included** After the rounds, we **stay to party** 💃🕺 The bar turns into a social hangout where **you choose the music** via a **jukebox-style playlist**. Stay, dance, talk, and deepen the connections you just made. **Where:** Spot Bar **Who:** Open-minded people who want to meet new friends in Zürich **Vibe:** Easy, playful, social, zero pressure Come solo. Leave with new people to hang out with. ​📸 Photos and short videos may be taken during the event. Let the host know if you prefer not to be in them. Tickets are non refundable. Want more events like this? Join our community! [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN37htEEuH2Gdl73EQCqGV](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN37htEEuH2Gdl73EQCqGV)

**[>> Ticket needed <<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/digital-detox-cafe-7409652916942808291.html)** **Unplug & Create: Digital Detox Café at Paint it Easy** Take a break from screens and reconnect with yourself and others at our Digital Detox event in Zürich’s most inviting creative space, Paint it Easy. We’ll kick off the evening with a relaxed atmosphere, setting the tone for a mindful and inspiring night. **Join our craft group:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3) Choose your path for the evening (workshops are first come, first served): 💬 **Connection, Play, Learn** **Workshop:** Reducing your screen time **Deep Talk with Question Cards:** Dive into meaningful conversations and connect with fellow participants on a deeper level. **Boardgames:** Just for fun or to meet new people. 🎨 **Creative Activities:** * **Drawing** (included) * **Canvas Painting** (CHF 10/hour + canvas, e.g., 30x40 cm: CHF 9) * **Pottery Painting** (CHF 20–45 per piece) * **Jewellery Making with Beads** (CHF 10/hour + materials, avg. CHF 20–30) * **Linocut Printmaking** (CHF 25–35 per piece) 📍 **Location:** Paint it Easy, Zürich 💰 **Early Bird Ticket:** CHF 15 (standard CHF 18) **Includes :** Welcome drink\*, drawing material, notebook, games, workshop **Doesn't include** : optional creative activity fees (depending on your choice) *\*Warm drink, homemade iced tea, or lemonade* No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Whether you're painting, reflecting, or connecting, this is your space to recharge, express, and enjoy. 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)

**[>>Ticket needed<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/brunch-surprise-activity-7409610437715558609.html)** **🥐 Brunch. Vibes. And a Plot Twist. ✨** Love spontaneity but hate over-planned events? This is for you. Join us for a relaxed brunch where the only requirement is showing up. **The Schedule:** 1. **Phase One:** Brunch & Chill. No pressure, just good food and conversation. 2. **Phase Two:** The Surprise. After 45 minutes, we let the group decide the rest of the day via a live poll. **Good to know:** * **Decide Together:** We vote on everything from park hangouts to hidden gems. * **Zero Pressure:** Not feeling the winning activity? No worries—staying for the "after-party" is optional. * **Cost-Friendly:** We prioritize free or budget-friendly fun. **Note:** This is a self-organized, host-free event. The magic happens because you show up! **Ready to vote?** Join the WhatsApp group to shape the day: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/G30uQHN5b6BJluGiJbyFhq](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G30uQHN5b6BJluGiJbyFhq) ​​P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. Tickets are **non-refundable.**

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)

The topic for January is "Chemistry" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

We're collaborating with Westerville Queer Collective to gather supplies and pack care packages. Head over to their event page to [register](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-wroejsfn/events/312453970/) officially. We’ll be assembling care packages with food, warm weather supplies, recreational items like books, and resource guides for local unhoused folks. Packages will then be delivered to HEER2SERVE, local nonprofit that has weekly “serves”, when they go out into local encampment areas and deliver needed items and food. Our care packages will be a part of that. WQC will supply containers and food items for the care packages. So this time we are primarily focusing on gathering donations for keeping warm, including up to 50 of the following items: Clean or new socks, hats, scarves and gloves Handwarmers Sanitizing wipes Lighters You are welcome to contribute items or just come and help pack. Leave a comment if you are bringing donations. We can also accept money donations through WQC.

**Doing KPIs Right: a KEY to Analytics (and AI!) Impact!** On the one hand, KPIs are such a Business 101 concept that it may seem a little silly to dedicate an entire session to the topic. On the other hand, KPIs get handled so poorly so often that a case could be made that this meetup could just be one of the most impactful sessions of the entire year! We’re starting off the year at a new location: [COhatch Upper Arlington](https://www.cohatch.com/locations/columbus/upper-arlington/) but with a familiar speaker, Tim Wilson! We’ll be back at Rev1 in February, when the speaker will presumably not be Tim. Tim will make the case that effectively measuring performance of projects, campaigns, and initiatives (and even meetups!) should be a foundation for any data analytics program. Topics covered will include: the “two magic questions” of performance measurement, how to help business partners distinguish between outcomes and outputs, and effective tactics for collaboratively establishing KPI targets. He will also stick his neck out by demonstrating some of these techniques in real-time by measuring whether his talk lives up to the promise of this description! All CBUSDAW events are free thanks to our 2026 Sponsors: Clarivoy, Conductrics, What Box Consulting Group, and Piwik PRO. Check out [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com) for more information.

* Who Can Attend * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meetings are free and open to the public! All developers; professional, student, and hobbiest are welcome and encouraged to attend. * When we meet * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. * Where we meet * Please check our Meetup group link below for location details! * Join our Meetup Group * https://www.meetup.com/Central-Ohio-NET-Developers-Group-CONDG/