Elaine Aron and Highly Sensitive Persons

Dear fellow book lovers, for this meeting we will discuss *The Namesake* by Jhumpa Lahiri. We are going to have the meeting at Tipperary Berlin (Triftstraße 58, 13353 Berlin). As maintaining a site on meetup.com is not free, we would appreciate a donation of 1–2€ from all attendees. (We have a tip jar for that purpose.) All attendees are expected on time, please do NOT show up late (15 minutes or more), as this can be very disruptive to our discussion. Also, if you are feeling sick/under the weather, please refrain from coming for everyone's safety. Hope to see you then!

This is an [in-person communication lab](https://www.presentation-school.com/berlin-presentation-lab) that helps professionals speak clearly and confidently under pressure using proven methods. Most people don’t struggle because they don’t practice enough. They struggle because they practice without the right principles. This session focuses on deliberate, guided practice informed by performance psychology, neuroscience, and modern communication training. **What You Will Do** * Learn one science-based communication principle that improves real-world performance. * Train that principle in structured speaking exercises designed for skill development. * Receive clear, professional feedback you can apply immediately. Practice and feedback are guided by experienced communication professionals who work with executives and senior professionals. This is not peer-to-peer feedback or open discussion. **Who Should Attend?** * Non-native English speakers * Professionals who present, lead meetings, or speak up at work * Anyone who overthinks, freezes, or loses clarity under pressure * People who want structured improvement, not just repetition No prior experience is required. **What This is NOT** * A lecture. * A motivational talk. * A public performance. * Unstructured open practice. * Peer-led feedback or opinion-based critique. **Before The Session** Before the session, participants complete a short preparation form to clarify their goals and common communication challenges. This helps ensure the practice and feedback during the lab are as relevant and effective as possible. **Optional:** Participants may submit a short video (1–2 minutes) or written questions. This is optional and used to personalise focus areas and examples during the session. No individual coaching is provided. **After the Session** Participants receive a short follow-up pack with key takeaways, practical drills, a reflection question, and guidance on next steps. **Practical Information** Language: English Duration: 2 hours Format: In-person, structured group lab Address: Chausseestraße 86, 10115 Berlin Healthy snacks and water provided. Price: €25 per session If you are looking for a professional, practical way to improve how you communicate and want to train using principles that actually lead to results, this lab is a good place to start.

Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! We will do at least two sessions of each 45 minutes of writing and two breaks. We will start the first writing session at 10:45. For space reasons we only allow a limited number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come. We'll probably be grouped around the large table in the back room's center. In the summer, also outside. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Wir bieten allen Interessierten die Möglichkeit, mit Elektronik zu basteln. Workshops und Vorträge zu verschiedenen Themen rund um Elektronik und Software sind willkommen. Von Arduino bis zu komplett selbst entwickelten High-End Schaltungen sind wir für alle kreativen Ideen offen. Wir haben auch Gruppen rund um das Nähen, Programmieren, Retro Computer. Wir treffen uns immer am Dienstag und am Freitag ab 18:00 Uhr. Egal ob Anfänger oder Profi – hier seid Ihr jederzeit Willkommen. Ihr könnt mit anderen fachsimpeln oder auch mit unserer Hilfe Eure ersten elektronischen Gehversuche starten. Wenn zeitgleich in den vorderen Räumen Workshops oder Vorträge stattfinden, kann hinten Werkstattbetrieb stattfinden.

New Starting Time: 12:00 Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! We will do two 45-minute writing sessions, with a 15-minute break in between. The first session starts at 10:45am. You can find us in the room on the right. For space reasons, we are limited to a certain number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come. If you are new, come and say hello, as we know that suddenly going quiet for 45 minutes and staring at that blank page can be intimidating when it's your first time. We have a lot of long-term regulars who will be happy to help you feel welcome. In between sessions, we have a Telegram chat: https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw For more information, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/).

✨💃💃 BACHATA SENSUAL PARTY AT BALLHAUS WEDDING 💃 💃✨ 📍 Ballhaus Wedding Don’t miss this Event !!! 🔥 Pre-Party Workshop Extended ⭐ Bachata Sensual Workshop (90 minutes) 🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM With Florian & Paulina ✔️ Extended workshop for deeper learning ✔️ Sensual figures with different variations ✔️ Suitable for all levels ✔️ No partner needed we ll rotate, so everyone can learn and dance comfortably The perfect warm-up to enter the party with confidence and flow. 💫 Social Dance 💃 professional workshop 🕣 From 8:30 PM ⭐ 80% Bachata, 20% Salsa ⭐ Warm winter vibes & elegant lighting ⭐️Professional DJ ⭐ Spacious dance floor, fireplace lounge & winter garden ⭐ Open, international community come alone, with friends or while traveling 💰 Entry 🎟️ 15 € — Workshop + Party 🎟️ 10 € — Party only 🎟️ USC & Wellhub accepted 🎟️ Cloakroom included 🎟️ Reservation recommended 👉 PayPal: keepintouch24@hotmail.de (Please add your name + “Party 10.02” as a note) **reserveration ends on 09.02.** ✨ Let’s start the year with dance, connection and positive energy. Not convinced yet ? check out @flowdanceberlin on instragram and watch some videos of our last party’s and get a taste of what you can expect. 🍾 Join us for the first party of the year at Ballhaus Wedding. 💃🕺 ✨💃 BACHATA SENSUAL PARTY AT BALLHAUS WEDDING 💃✨ 📅 Dienstag, 10. Februar 📍 Ballhaus Wedding – Berlin Wriezener Str. 6 • 13359 Berlin Beginnt das neue Jahr mit Tanz, Begegnung und Inspiration im historischen Ballhaus Wedding, einer der schönsten und atmosphärischsten Tanzlocations Berlins. Tourist\*innen und internationale Gäste sind herzlich willkommen! ✨ Euch erwartet: • ein großer historischer Ballroom • eine gemütliche Kaminlounge • ein wunderschöner Wintergarten • viel Raum zum Tanzen, Austauschen und Ankommen 🎧 Music by DJ REZA Ein musikalischer Mix aus 80 % Bachata & 20 % Salsa – smooth, leidenschaftlich und perfekt für eine lange Social Dance Night. 🔥 Extended Pre-Party Workshop ⭐ Bachata Sensual Workshop (90 Minuten) 🕖 19:00 – 20:30 Uhr Mit *Florian & Paulina* Florian & Paulina sind ein Tanzlehrer-Duo, das für seinen eigenen Fusion-Touch bekannt ist musikalisch, fließend und tief verbunden. ✔️ Verlängerter Workshop für intensives Lernen ✔️ Sensual Figuren mit verschiedenen Variationen ✔️ Für alle Levels geeignet ✔️ Kein Partner notwendig – wir rotieren regelmäßig, sodass alle optimal lernen können 💫 Social Dance 🕣 Ab 20:30 Uhr • überwiegend Bachata, ergänzt mit Salsa • warme Winter-Atmosphäre & stimmungsvolles Licht • großer Dancefloor, Kaminlounge & Wintergarten • offene, internationale Community, komm allein oder mit Freund\*innen 💰 Eintritt 🎟️ 15 € — Workshop + Party 🎟️ 10 € — Party 🎟️ USC & Wellhub akzeptiert 🎟️ Garderobe inklusive 🎟️ Reservierung empfohlen 👉 PayPal: keepintouch24@hotmail.de Vorreservierung wird empfohlen (bis 09.02) (Bitte Name + „Party 10.02.“ angeben) Schaut euch die Videos von den Letzten Events an @flowdanceberlin an. direkter Link ***https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPKQgMLiEOy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Video zum*** Bachata Kurs im Ballhaus Wedding ***https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTGVGd9iZDR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==*** untill monday night(09.02.)Tag \*Flowdanceberlin\* and recieve Discount at the door 😍 👉 Reservation recommended: PayPal keepintouch24@hotmail.de (Name + Party (Till 08.02.)

**Join the FINALE of the free BLISS AI Speaker Series Winter 2025/26!** We are excited to feature **Ahmed Salem**, who is currently a Researcher at **Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)** and will discuss **"The Price of Intelligence: Three Risks Inherent in LLMs**", lasting approximately 45 minutes. After the talk, seize the opportunity to connect with fellow AI enthusiasts to share ideas and questions while enjoying free drinks and pizza. **Door close by 7.15pm, so please come early! Also, "attend"ing (RSVP) here on Meetup is strictly necessary to be guaranteed entry.** Please note that Meetup has recently been quite keen on promoting its Plus program. However, you are not obligated to purchase it, as both our events and the platform remain free. **Who is this event for?** This event is open to everyone interested in state-of-the-art AI research. We especially design it for students, PhD candidates, academic researchers, and industry professionals with a research focus in machine learning. **Abstract**: As LLMs move from passive assistants to action taking agents, the price of intelligence is increasingly paid in control failures: what the model treats as instruction, how behavior shifts across time and context, and how fragile safety properties can become under downstream adaptation. In this talk, we begin with indirect prompt injection as an end‑to‑end problem, where untrusted content can steer downstream actions in realistic pipelines. We then discuss a defense direction that secures agent planning through deterministic policy enforcement and principled control over what information is exposed during planning. Finally, we turn to a practical question that underlies all of these results: how do we know when an agent/LLM is actually safe, rather than merely scoring well on an evaluation? We highlight two factors that can systematically distort safety measurement in agent settings. First, reasoning models can change compliance when they infer they are being evaluated (“test awareness”), which can bias apparent robustness and complicate safety audits. Second, we discuss implicit memory as a hidden channel that challenges the “stateless” assumption and enables temporal behaviors that standard evaluation setups may fail to surface. **Bio**: [Ahmed](https://ahmedsalem2.github.io/) is a Researcher at the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC), focusing on machine learning privacy, biomedical data privacy, and applied cryptography. He was previously a Postdoctoral Researcher at Microsoft Research Cambridge (2022–2024). He received his PhD in Computer Science from CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security, Saarland University, under the supervision of Michael Backes and Yang Zhang, graduating *summa cum laude*. Before that, he earned his MSc in Computer Science from Saarland University with high honors and his BSc in Digital Media Engineering from the German University in Cairo. His work has appeared at ICML, USENIX Security, CCS, NDSS, and Oakland. We are [BLISS](https://bliss.berlin/) e.V., the **AI** **organization** in Berlin that **connects like-minded individuals** who share great interest and passion for the field of machine learning. This winter 2025/26, we will, again, host an exciting speaker series on site in Berlin, featuring excellent researchers from Tübingen AI Center, DeepMind, Microsoft, King's College London, cohere, and ETH Zürich. Website: [https://bliss.berlin](https://bliss.berlin/) Youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin](https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin) Disclaimer: By attending this event you agree to be photographed.

Property financing in Germany is powerful, but it’s *not* straightforward, especially for foreigners navigating banks, paperwork, equity requirements, and long-term refinancing. So we’re hosting a **small, relaxed in-person meetup in Berlin** (lounge/café vibe) to share **how property financing really works**, how to build a strategy **from any starting point**, and what to do if you already own a home and want to plan your next refinancing phase. **📅 Date:** Friday, **13 February** (Berlin) **🎟️ Cost:** Free **👥 Seats:** Max. 25 (registration required) **⏳ RSVP deadline:** **Monday, 9 February** (so we can confirm reservations) **📍 Venue:** Berlin — shared after RSVP confirmation ## What we’ll cover (simple, practical, Q&A-friendly) ### For people planning to buy * What German banks really check: **income stability, equity (Eigenkapital), SCHUFA/credit profile** * The real cost of buying: **Nebenkosten** (notary, land registry, property transfer tax, broker if applicable) * Financing structures explained clearly (without jargon) * How to build a plan even if you’re “not ready yet” today ### For existing owners * **Refinancing (Anschlussfinanzierung):** why planning early matters * How to protect yourself from **rate shock** * Tools that can support strategy (e.g., forward planning, repayment structure, Bauspar as rate-security) * ## Why property is worth thinking about in Germany (especially long-term) * Germany has clear legal structures for ownership and long-term financing. * For **rental properties**, there are well-known tax mechanisms that can improve the overall picture, such as: * **Deducting financing costs (like loan interest) and running costs** as income-related expenses for rental income (“Werbungskosten”). * **Depreciation (AfA)** on the building portion (rules depend on the year the building was completed). * In certain new-build rental cases, there can be **special depreciation** under §7b EStG (with conditions). * There are also public programs tied to **energy-efficient building/renovation** (KfW), which can matter for some buyers/owners depending on the project. ## Who should attend * Foreigners living in Germany who want to **buy their first property** * Owners who already have a mortgage and want to **optimize or plan refinancing** * Anyone who simply wants a **clear strategy** and a realistic roadmap ## How to register ✅ **Registration is compulsory.** Please sign up using the form **[here](https://forms.office.com/e/v3G0f8mDQn).** If you **can’t attend on the 13th**, still sign up and write **“Can’t attend, interested”** in the message box—so we can invite you to the next session or offer a 1:1 check-in. If you know someone who needs this, **please forward** this invite to them. Seats are limited and confirmation will be sent after RSVP.

Do you relate to Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS)? Want to hang out with like-minded people? Not sure but want to find out more? Then come and join us watching a movie about HSP. **The movie:** *Sensitive and in Love* (2020) is a romantic drama focused on Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), following the siblings Jessica and Rob who struggle with childhood trauma and the challenges of high sensitivity in their relationships. Duration: 2 h Language: English Subtitles: English **Exact location:** Janusz-Korczak-Library Berliner Str. 120 in Pankow When you come through the main entrance, go up the first set of stairs and turn left. The room has the label "Veranstaltungsraum" and is at the end of the hallway. Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks. *Please note this is an free event. The duration is around 2.5 hours (we will do a little break after one hour). If you're tired and/or overstimulated, please don't feel obligated to stay and feel free to say your goodbyes earlier on.*

Du möchtest Dich auch mal in ruhiger Atmosphäre ganz entspannt mit Gleichgesinnten austauschen über verschiedene Themen? Dann komm gerne am Donnerstag ins Sinnergie, wo wir gemeinsam über eigene Erfahrungen und Fragen reden können und auch Neues erfahren können. Wir treffen uns fortan monatlich in den Räumen in der Schulzestraße 10 in Berlin-Pankow, um innere Ruhe zu finden, um uns selbst besser kennenzulernen oder das eigene Selbstbewusstsein zu stärken. Es wird dort um Themen wie Hochsensibilität und auch Human Design gehen, um Energie- und Traumaarbeit sowie ganz viel um Selbstfürsorge. Komm gerne einfach mal zum Kennenlernen hin. Ich freue mich auf Dich! Lieben Gruß, Sven Kontakt: Sven Geitmann, kontakt@atemmeditation-bb.de, 0172-3807334

🤫 Shhh… Berlin’s Darkest Secrets are out. Got a secret too wild to share with your friends? Write it down anonymously and watch comedians confess it for you—live on stage. From filthy regrets to unhinged stories, nothing is off-limits. Your host Maya Upchurch(@mayacomedian), plus a rotating lineup of killer comedians, turn your secrets into wild punchlines. Add in their own stand-up sets, and you’ve got a night of comedy chaos. Kind of like church—only funnier, filthier, and with more booze. And don’t worry… your secret’s safe with us. Pinkie promise. 🤭 🤐 Where? Beetroot bar skalitzer str
🕚 When? 10pmdoors / 10:30 show — every 2nd & 4th Saturday
💸 Tickets? Free reservation, donate after the show. Reserve here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berlins-darkest-secrets-comedy-confessions-tickets-1627872744199?aff=ebdsshios

📌 LOCATION UPDATE 📌 The library informed me that their space won’t be available on this date. Which means we’ll be meeting at the café instead! **📍Location:** * We meet at the Iska Cafe at Kalckreuthstraße 7, 10777 Berlin. There is no pin at the google maps yet, so please just come directly to the location and find us at the right door at Erdgeschoss. * 🚇 **U1\, U2 Wittenbergplatz \|\| U1\, U2\, U3\, U4 Nollendorfplatz** * 🚌 **106\, 187\, M19\, M29 An Der Urania \|\| M46 Motzstraße** \-\-\- Welcome to **I WRITE**, a gentle space for anyone who wants to write—quietly, freely, and without judgement. We are a Berlin community of writers who gather together weekly to write, talk and recharge after a long week. Some of us journal, some write novels, some do academic writing, many people come without a project in mind and see where the inspiration flow takes them. This is a space to simply show up and write, a safe place to be yourself and to release all your layers onto the paper. There’s no set topic, no feedback circle, and no pressure. Just warm people, a calm atmosphere, and time dedicated to yourself. 🗓️ **Agenda:** * 14:30 - 15:00 **→** 30 min arriving, optional socialising (arrive early, meet other writers) * 15:00 - 16:00 **→** 1 hour of silent writing (headphones welcome, focus encouraged) * 16:00–16:30 **→** 30 mins break + optional chat or solo time (stay and chat or go celebrate the rest of your Saturday) * 16:30–17:30 → 1 more hour of silent writing (for those staying) * 17:30–18:00 → 30 mins of chat, and leaving 🎒 **Bring:** * Something to write with (laptop, notebook, phone, typewriter… anything goes) * Something to drink (there is no cafeteria, unfortunately) * Your current project or a blank page * Yourself, exactly as you are **👉 Responsibility:** * Our location is limited; thus, I am kindly asking you to RSVP only if you are willing to attend. **About me:** Hi, my name is Anastasia. I started this writing club back in May 2025. Since then, it has been hosted weekly at the Heinrich Schulz Library (who is kind enough to allow us to use this room for free). Over this time, I’ve been privileged to meet some of the most creative and kind minds in Berlin. And I would be happy if you joined us. Whether you're an experienced writer or just at the beginning of your journey, you're welcome. If you know how to hold a pen or how to type, there will always be a space for you. Let's write together!

A regular meeting to read and discuss work writers' are currently engaged in. For screenwriters' serious about their writing and wanting the support and incentive a periodic group meeting can provide. The meeting will be at Alexanderplatz (contact Marc, the organizer, beforehand for exactly where). We'll make introductions about ourselves, our experiences and what we want out of the group. If you're comfortable in doing so, come prepared with a something you're working on that you want to read or discuss. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "The author is grateful to her weekly writers' group for kindness and criticism during the writing of this book." *from the Acknowledgments from the book "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan*

Hello fellow writers, This is our Sunday meet-up at café Peppe. Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! There will be two sessions of writing, each lasting 45 minutes, and two breaks. \- The first writing session will start at 10:45 am\. \- Second session will start at 11:45 am\. PS: We have limited space of 18 peoples. Please sign up accordingly. See you all on Sunday (February 15th).

Join us for a practical, founder-friendly deep dive into trademarks and brand protection with a licensed business and intellectual property attorney. **Speaker:** Gaea Kassatly Founder & Managing Attorney, GK Law Co. Startup & Intellectual Property Attorney In this session, we will break down what trademarks are, how they work, and how to use them strategically to protect and grow your brand. Whether you’re a startup founder, creative, or small business owner, this workshop will help you avoid common (and costly) trademark mistakes. ### **What we’ll cover:** * What qualifies as a trademark (and what doesn’t) * The core elements of a trademark, explained in plain English * Types of trademarks (word marks, logos, slogans, and more) * A detailed walkthrough of each trademark element * Non-traditional trademarks (sounds, colors, product shapes, trade dress, etc.) * Common trademark myths and pitfalls for small businesses * How to think about trademarks strategically as your business grows This is a paid event (small fee) to help ensure attendance and engagement. ⚠️ **Important note:** This event will be recorded. By registering and attending, you acknowledge and consent to being recorded. The session will include time for Q&A, and attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to protect their brand with confidence. 🎁 Bonus for attendees: Everyone who attends will receive a free consultation at the end of the workshop and will be entered into a raffle to win a free trademark clearance search (a $750 value).

**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman** **This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.** **An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.** Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984. All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia. Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.

This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

How to be a Better Communicator Communication is everything in life Sunday, 23 February at 2pm. You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at noon on Sundays. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Sunday!

Attend a free seminar on how to have successful and lasting relationships. At this seminar you will learn: How to spot and handle negative and toxic relationships. How to get through the "rough patches" in a relationship. How to choose the right people to work with. The three things that make or break any relationship. How to make a good relationship great. All are welcome. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. Hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.