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**Wake Up Wednesdays ☕ Coffee & Conversation** * \*\*\***Please RSVP** on our official event post on the Democrats Abroad Barcelona website: [https://bit.ly/WuW-Feb](https://bit.ly/WuW-Feb) * Your RSVP is very helpful so La Fuga knows how many guests to expect. And if your plans change, please remember to ***cancel*** so we can plan accordingly. Come by for a cup of coffee (or tea or whatever you please, maybe even a bite to eat), a bit of midweek motivation, and lively conversation while connecting with the community. **Wake Up Wednesday** usually takes place on the ***FIRST WEDNESDAY* of the month**. If you can’t make it this time, we hope to see you at the next one! **SAVE THE DATE**: **March 4, April 1** *(and that's not a* joke), **May 6**, etc. Be sure to check the event page and RSVP so you can get updates. ***Please RSVP*** so the restaurant knows how many guests to expect and so we can contact you in case of any last-minute changes. If your plans change, kindly take a moment to *cancel* so we can plan accordingly. Find more information on our event page [here](https://www.democratsabroad.org/181073/_wake_up_wednesday_-_february_2026_edition) *** **🎉 Stay connected with DA Barcelona** 📸 Instagram: Follow us at [@demsabroadbarcelona](https://www.instagram.com/demsabroadbarcelona) 🤝 Meetup — Join us on Meetup by [clicking here](https://www.democratsabroad.org/181073/MEETUP_LINK_HERE) to receive an email each time a new event is posted. *** **👕 Merch: Get your DA Barcelona or Vote From Abroad T-shirt!** Show your support and help spread the word by wearing your t-shirt to events and around the city. Proceeds go toward DA's work, including voter outreach and activism. [Click here to check them out](https://www.democratsabroad.org/181073/MERCH_LINK_HERE). *** 🗳️ **Vote From Abroad:** U.S. citizens abroad must register to vote each year. Haven’t registered for 2026 yet? Go to [www.votefromabroad.org](http://www.votefromabroad.org/) — we’re happy to help! *** 🍲 **Cookbook Fundraiser** \- Order a PDF copy of “Cooking Up Democracy: 100 Recipes from Our Diverse America”—filled with family traditions and tasty recipes from DA members across Spain\. 100% of proceeds go directly to voter outreach\. [Pick up a copy today](https://www.democratsabroad.org/181073/COOKBOOK_LINK_HERE). 💙 **Support DA Barcelona’s Get Out the Vote** (GOTV) efforts and activism by donating [here](https://www.democratsabroad.org/es_donate). #### CONTACT Rachel Sair [DA.Bcn.secretary@gmail.com](mailto:DA.Bcn.secretary@gmail.com)

This year, Backstory is launching a **five-month Book Club series dedicated to Mercè Rodoreda**, one of the most renowned Catalan writers of the 20th century. The series runs from January to May, in parallel with the CCCB exhibition *Rodoreda, a forest*, and is designed to introduce English-speaking readers to Rodoreda’s work through its translations. Across five monthly sessions, we will read five key works by Rodoreda, guided by **translators and scholars who have played a central role in bringing her writing into English**. Each session combines close reading, contextual discussion, and open conversation, always in an accessible, non-academic format. The series will conclude with a **guided group visit to the CCCB exhibition**, thanks to their support. ### 📅 Session 2 — February ### [📖 In Diamond Square](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/in-diamond-square/) **Original title:** *La plaça del Diamant* **Translator:** Peter Bush **Publisher:** Virago Press **Original publication:** 1962 In Diamond Square is Mercè Rodoreda’s most widely read and internationally recognised novel. Set in Barcelona before, during, and after the Spanish Civil War, the novel follows the life of Natàlia (Colometa), offering an intimate portrayal of womanhood, war, survival, and identity. Through its restrained yet powerful prose, the novel has become a cornerstone of modern Catalan literature. ### 👤 Guest: **Peter Bush** Peter Bush is an award-winning literary translator based in Barcelona and one of the most prominent translators of Catalan literature into English. His translations include works by Josep Pla, Joan Sales, Emili Teixidor, Quim Monzó, Teresa Solana, and Prudenci Bertrana, among many others. His translation of In Diamond Square has played a key role in introducing Rodoreda’s most important novel to English-speaking readers worldwide. Peter’s long-standing engagement with Catalan literature and his deep knowledge of its literary landscape make him an ideal guide for this session.

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

Treballem tècniques de trapezi, de teles, tela U i aro aeri. La primera part és tonificació i estiraments, una altra més tècnica on aprenem les diferents disciplines i després una altra part més artística on treballem enllaços i coreografia. Les classes són reduïdes i l'atenció personalitzada. Preu x classe 25€ Consulta els packs amb de vàries classes i descomptes a [hola@lacolombina.cat](http://hola@lacolombina.cat/) Trabajamos técnicas de trapecio, telas, tela U y aro aéreo. La primera parte es tonificación y estiramientos, otra parte técnica donde aprendemos las distintas disciplinas y luego una parte más artística, donde trabajamos enlaces y coreografía. Las clases son reducidas y la atención es personalizada. Precio x classe 25€ Consulta los packs y descuentos en [hola@lacolombina.cat](http://hola@lacolombina.cat/) We train trapeze, tissue, hammock, and aerial hoop techniques. The first part is about conditioning and stretching. The second part is about the different techniques and the last part is about choreography and ensembling the elements. Fee x class 25€

Sesión en Español! 🚀 ¿Estás listo para dominar tus habilidades de comunicación y hablar en público? Únete a Mediterranea Toastmasters y forma parte de una comunidad vibrante y solidaria donde ganarás la confianza para hablar con claridad, pensar con rapidez y conectar con cualquier persona o audiencia. 📅 Fecha: Miércoles 4 de Febrero. 🕕 Hora: 19:00 (la sesión arranca a las 19:15) 📍 Ubicación: PRBB, C/ del Dr. Aiguader, 88, 08003 Barcelona - inner space, 075 Sala Marie Curie 🎤 ¿Por qué unirse a nosotros? * Domina la oratoria pública: Aprende a crear y ofrecer discursos poderosos con confianza y claridad. * Cada sesión se desarrolla a través de discursos preparados, que luego se evalúan, brindándote comentarios constructivos para mejorar tus habilidades. * Piensa rápido y habla con inteligencia: Practica cómo responder a preguntas inesperadas, desafiantes o incluso incómodas con facilidad y confianza. En Mediterranea Toastmasters, desarrollarás la confianza para manejar preguntas difíciles y responder a desafíos inesperados con aplomo y claridad. Desarrolla las habilidades para hablar con confianza sobre cualquier tema, planificado o improvisado. * Desarrolla habilidades de liderazgo: Adquiere experiencia en liderazgo organizando reuniones, asesorando a otros y gestionando proyectos. * Sal de tu zona de confort: Supera la timidez y abraza la autoexpresión audaz y auténtica. 🌍 Comunidad inclusiva, diversa y solidaria * ¡Abierto a todos! No se necesita experiencia previa. * Un grupo diverso de miembros de diferentes culturas, profesiones y experiencias de vida. * 🌍 ¡Nuestras reuniones se llevan a cabo en inglés y español alternativamente! * ¡Visitar una reunión como invitado es totalmente GRATIS! * ¡Sin presión! Simplemente puedes venir y observar si aún no estás listo para participar. ¡Esperamos conocerte! Equipo Mediterranea Toastmasters ✌🏼✌🏽✌🏾 \*Toastmasters Mediterránea BCN pertenece a la organización Toastmasters International sin fines de lucro que brinda herramientas y apoyo para desarrollar nuestras habilidades de comunicación y de liderazgo. ([www.toastmasters.org](https://www.toastmasters.org/))

**⬇️ ENGLISH BELOW + CATALÀ A CONTINUACIÓ!** ¿Te gustan los juegos de mesa y no tienes con quién jugar? ¿No se te ocurre qué hacer con tus compañeros de trabajo después de tu jornada de trabajo o quieres reunirte con tus amistades para pasarlo bien? ¡Únete al evento de juegos de mesa más grande de Barcelona y de Europa cada semana! ¡🎥 Descubre nuestra comunidad en [este vídeo](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFKcJlpshY7/)! **Información de las noches de juegos semanales:** 📅 **Fecha**: Cada semana, principalmente los miércoles las 19h. Algunas semanas el evento se traslada a martes o jueves (revisar calendario de este evento). 📍 **Ubicación**: [L' Estació Espai Gastronòmic](https://g.co/kgs/Kjtf7jP) 🗣️ **Idiomas**: Castellano, Inglés, Catalán ¡y cualquier otro que los participantes hablen! **¿Por qué unirse a las noches de juegos de KLEFF?** 🃏Disfrutar de la enorme variedad de juegos de mesa (¡explicamos cómo jugar a todos los juegos! 👫 Conocer a gente nueva y hacer amigos 🍻 Degustar deliciosas tapas y bebidas 🗣️ Practicar idiomas mientras te diviertes **Algunos de nuestros juegos (+500)** * 7 Wonders * Azul * Camel Up * Código Secreto * Catan * Carcassone * Dixit * Darwin's Journey * Lost Ruins of Arnak * Red Cathedral * Sagrada * Secret Hitler * Splendor * Terraforming Mars * Ticket To Ride * Unmatched * White Castle * ¡Y muchos más! 💡 Si tienes otro juego que creas que puede ser divertido jugarlo, ¡no dudes en traerlo! 🗺️ Nos podréis encontrar en la **sala principal del Restaurante**, preguntad por **Pau** o a las personas con las camisetas rojas👋🏻🙋🏻 La utilización de la ludoteca es **GRATIS** 💸, pero al encontrarnos en un bar es obligatorio adquirir consumición mínima (4€) canjeable por bebida. 🪙 Si lo pasáis bien podéis hacer donaciones para la compra de más juegos y para organizar nuevos eventos ⚠️ **No olvidéis reservar vuestra plaza en Meetup**. Si finalmente no puedes venir, por favor, cancela tu asistencia para que otra persona pueda ocupar tu lugar. Durante el transcurso del evento se realizarán fotografías y vídeos 📸 que podrían ser publicadas en las redes sociales y los sitios web de [KLEFF](https://kleff.es/). Si no deseas salir, rogamos nos lo confirmes para no tomar imágenes de tu persona. **👥 ¡Únete a nuestra comunidad!** [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L9e8qoijfg57P9YnasvY63?mode=wwt) [Telegram Group](https://t.me/kleffbcn) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kleff.bcn/) \*\*\*\* Do you like board games but don't have anyone to play with? Can't think of what to do with your coworkers after work or want to gather with friends to have a good time? Join the biggest board game event in Barcelona and Europe every week! 🎥 Discover our community in [this vídeo](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFKcJlpshY7/)! **Game Night information**: 📅 **Date**: Every week, mostly Wednesdays at 7pm. Some weeks the event is moved to Tuesdays or Thursdays (check calendar for this event). 📍 **Location**: [L' Estació Espai Gastronòmic](https://g.co/kgs/Kjtf7jP) 🗣️ **Languages**: Spanish, English, Catalan and any other languages spoken by participants! **Why join KLEFF game nights?** 🃏 Enjoy a huge variety of board games (we explain how to play all games!) 👫 Meet new people and make friends 🍻 Taste delicious tapas and drinks 🗣️ Practice languages while having fun **Some of our games (+500)** * 7 Wonders * Azul * Camel Up * Codenames * Catan * Carcassonne * Dixit * Lost Ruins of Arnak * Red Cathedral * Sagrada * Secret Hitler * Splendor * Terraforming Mars * Ticket To Ride * White Castle * And many more! 💡 If you have another game that you think would be fun to play, feel free to bring it! 🗺️ You can find us on the main floor of the restaurant, ask for **Pau** or the ones with the red t-shirt👋🏻🙋🏻 The use of the board games collection is **FREE** 💸, but as we are in a bar, it is mandatory to purchase a minimum consumption (4€) which can be exchanged for a drink. 🪙 If you have a good time, you can make donations for purchasing more games and organizing new events. **⚠️ Don't forget to reserve your spot on Meetup**. If you can't make it in the end, please cancel your attendance so someone else can take your spot. During the event, photos and videos 📸 will be taken that may be published on [KLEFF](http://www.kleff.es/)'s social media and websites. If you don't wish to appear, please let us know so we won't take pictures of you **👥 Join our community!** [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L9e8qoijfg57P9YnasvY63?mode=wwt) [Telegram Group](https://t.me/kleffbcn) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kleff.bcn/) \*\*\* T'agraden els jocs de taula i no tens amb qui jugar? No se t'ocorre què fer amb els teus companys de treball després de la teva jornada de treball o vols reunir-te amb les teves amistats per a passar-ho bé? Uneix-te a l'esdeveniment de jocs de taula més gran de Barcelona i d'Europa cada setmana! 🎥 Descobreix la nostra comunitat en [aquest vídeo](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFKcJlpshY7/)! **Informació de les nits de jocs setmanals:** 📅 **Data**: Cada setmana, principalment els dimecres les 19h. Algunes setmanes l'esdeveniment es trasllada a dimarts o dijous (revisar calendari d'aquest esdeveniment). 📍 **Ubicació**: [L' Estació Espai Gastronòmic](https://g.co/kgs/LDs2fbs) 🗣️ **Llengües**: Castellà, anglès, Ccatalà i qualsevol altre que els participants parlin! **Per què unir-se a les nits de jocs de KLEFF?** 🃏Gaudir de l'enorme varietat de jocs de taula (expliquem com jugar a tots els jocs!) 👫 Conèixer a gent nova i fer amistats 🍻 Degustar delicioses tapes i begudes 🗣️ Practicar idiomes mentre et diverteixes **Alguns dels nostres jocs (+500)** * 7 Wonders * Azul * Camel Up * Codi Secret * Catan * Carcassone * Dixit * Lost Ruins of Arnak * Red Cathedral * Sagrada * Secret Hitler * Splendor * Terraforming Mars * Ticket To Ride * Unmatched * White Castle * I molts més! 💡 Si tens un altre joc que creguis que pot ser divertit jugar-ho, no dubtis a portar-ho! 🗺️ Ens podreu trobar a la **sala principal del Restaurant,** pregunteu per **Pau** o a les persones amb les samarretes vermelles👋🏻🙋🏻 La utilització de la ludoteca és **GRATUÏTA**💸, però en trobar-nos en un bar és obligatori adquirir consumició mínima (4€) canviable per beguda. 🪙 Si ho passeu bé podeu fer donacions per a la compra de més jocs i per a organitzar nous esdeveniments. ⚠️ **No oblidis reservar la teva plaça a Meetup**. Si finalment no pots venir, si us plau, cancel·la l'assistència per a què una altra persona pugui ocupar el teu lloc. Durant el transcurs de l'esdeveniment es realitzaran fotografies i vídeos 📸 que podrien ser publicades en les xarxes socials i els llocs web de [KLEFF](https://kleff.es/ca/elementor-2706/). Si no desitges sortir, preguem que ens ho confirmis per a no prendre imatges de la teva persona. **👥 Uneix-te a la nostra comunitat!** [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L9e8qoijfg57P9YnasvY63?mode=wwt) [Telegram](https://t.me/kleffbcn) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kleff.bcn/)

**[Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6JuLOG3HDMCwweahpKsqM)** Cuando fuerzas la vida, empeora. Cuando sueltas el control, emerge el mejor futuro posible. La charla está pensada para impactar, remover y transformar. Organizador: Joan Rubio. **Joan Rubio — Experto en Ciencias del Comportamiento** “Tras años analizando psicólogos en el Instituto Superior de Estudios Psicológicos, ahora creo espacios donde las personas se ven y se conectan de verdad." coste: 3€ para costes de organización. ¡Te esperamos!

Comenzamos el año con nuestro segundo encuentro del Colectivo Farina. En esta ocasión cambiamos nuestro foco de la minimización a la optimización de ingredientes, centrándonos en el zero-waste como principio fundamental. Reflexionaremos sobre el desperdicio y el uso eficiente de recursos para crear recetas con alimentos que quizás solemos botar. Colectivo Farina, un espacio creado por Bifaz para cocinar colectivamente, reconectar con los ingredientes y recuperar técnicas simples, manuales y ancestrales. Jueves 5 de Febrero 18:00–22:00h Akasha Hub — Carrer de la Verneda 19, Nave 1 Apúntate en meetup Plazas limitadas

Join a Barcelona-wide collaboration from different international orgs and green groups to watch a documentary, followed by a discussion of ACTIVE collaboration to achieve greater impact TOGETHER 🌱 -> 🌳 The more of us attend, the more strength we have in our numbers! We will: 1\. Watch a documentary "Inhabit" together \(with popcorn\!🍿\) 2\. Collaborative conversation aimed to unite and reinforce our efforts and maximise our impact\. **To cover the cost of this beautiful space, the entry is €5, paid in CASH or card at the venue.** Currently participating groups: *ESA Logika* *Association Cambium Permacultura en Formación* *Clima Book Club/ Mobilising Hope* *Fashion Cares* *Soil to Soul* *Clean Beach Initiative* *(IBEI Alumni association)* *Climate-KIC* ... **Are you part of an organisation**? Drop us a line (hola@esalogika.com), sign up and join the party! **Are you an individual who cares about the planet**? Sign up and join the party! See you soon in sala Foix

El Cuarto Camino, basado en las enseñanzas de Gurdjieff, divide el Ser de cada persona en 4 niveles según su nivel de Conciencia. El Trabajo personal nos permite abordar los diversos niveles pero, ¿Qué significan estos niveles? ¿Cómo puede cambiar mi nivel de Conciencia? ¿Cómo puedo comenzar con el Trabajo sobre mí mismo para tal fin? Hablaremos del estado de sueño, vigilia y de Conciencia superior. Hablaremos sobre el origen de estas ideas y la enseñanza de Cuarto Camino. Tendrás un espacio para comentarios y preguntas también. Te esperamos para el encuentro!! Coste: 5 euros (para pago sala y gastos org.) Sólo en efectivo. No Bizum.

Interested? Contact Preston Moore k.preston.moore@gmail.com 614-300-5989 ———————————— Engaging in men’s work is the new way to forge friendships while being open-minded to personal growth. Many men experience healthier relationships, personally and professionally, by engaging in this work. Open Men’s Group is a container for men to share vulnerably without receiving judgment or feedback. We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet. Visit ManKind Project USA to discover more. https://mkpusa.org/

The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~$20 per person. Soft drink refills are $1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

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

Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Hall Museum of Geology at The Ohio State University, will be presenting a program he has wanted to share with us for a long time: Plate Tectonics. His description of his program: Continents on the move - Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents - it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and fossils are where they are. This talk examines the evidence for continental drift, why it was disbelieved, and explains how the more-encompassing theory of plate tectonics was developed and eventually proven. Dale is an energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining speaker and this will be another wonderful program by Dale. Hope to see you there! Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Polarity Reflexology (PR) Certificate Course: (2026) February 21-22 March 21-22 April 25-26 May 30-31 June 27-28 Students must attend all 5 weekends to receive Certificate Classes run from 8:30am-5:30pm each scheduled day Information & Registration Link can be found here: [Polarity Reflexology (PR) Certificate Course](https://www.gafee.org/#/polarity-reflexology-pr/) *[Global Academy for Energetic Education (GAFEE) is Registered with the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools and is authorized to teach Diploma and Certificate Programs. (Registration #2091)](https://oh.edvera.com/directory/institutions)*

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.