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Drinking & Networking in Brussels. For newcomers, temporary in town - couch surfers and regulars to meet & socialize. What a better day to start the week than drinking & socializing starting on Monday evening?

Do you want to become a confident public speaker? To connect and communicate better with others? And have fun? Come and join the Atomium Toastmasters of Brussels! You'll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment. It doesn't matter if you are an experienced speaker or if you are a beginner. We are there to support you, to make you feel good about yourself and to help you learn in a way that's fun. Every event we have lovely Table Topic sessions (impromptu speeches) and 3 to 4 prepared speeches. Through practice, peer evaluation and educational tools, we learn how to present our messages effectively, concisely and professionally. After the meeting, we usually sit together and socialise at the bar “Le Petit Paris”. We are excited to welcome you every Monday if you became a member of the club. Atomic Team

**Every Monday @ Tangobar El Lunes _ 18:00>19:10h : Tango for starters** The tango intrigues you, you have a passion for it, you would like to try it yourself: why not give it a try? Whether it’s a class or a dance class, if you enjoy a creative and social activity, it’s never too late to get started. Tango is one of the few dances that is accessible to everyone indiscriminately. Don’t be afraid because every step is imaginable, just let the music and passion guide you. You will be guided by experienced and equally passionate teachers. We teach simple, elegant, musical and playful ideas to be used on the social dance floor with floorcraft into consideration! We try to give plenty of personal attention ! \*\*\*The universe of tango needs your embrace!\*\*\* Contribution in the costs : Beginners: (1,10 h) 15€ for a separate lesson. 130 € for 10 lessons (membership card\*) valid 3 months *and receive 10 € discount on your next pass purchase (must be prior to the expiration of your current pass).* Please be kind and register before you come at info@detangosetrata.com \*\*\*\*Feel free to share this invite with anyone who may be interested in the ‘real’ tango, tango rioplatense ! TRY out class PROMOTION Price!!!! only 10€

English below \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Français \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Quoi? Cours de zumba pour se défouler, faire du sport, danser et passer un bon moment. Quand? Tous les lundis à 19h Pour qui? Toutes celles et ceux qui aiment faire du sport et de la danse en s'amusant Où? En plein air au parc du cinquantenaire devant le musée de l'aviation (près des arcades). Voir la photo de l'évènement ou les vidéos en description pour voir le lieu précis et l'ambiance des cours. Comment? Ramenez une tenue de sport et de l'eau Qui donne cours? Joe (15 années d'expérience à votre service) Combien? 10 euros (cash) par cours et par personne. Le lieu est couvert et en plein air (pas de problèmes en cas de pluie) Vidéo 1: https://www.tiktok.com/@dance_in_brussels/video/7420179026712595745 Vidéo 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxlRL-0oZ51/ Vidéo 3: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1622178705342082 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- English \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- What? Zumba class to relax, dance and have a good time. When? Every Monday at 7 p.m. For who? Anyone who likes to dance and workout with fun Where? Outside, at the park du cinquantenaire in front of the aviation museum (near the arches). See event picture or videos in the description to know precisely where we are and see the mood of our classes. How? Bring sports gear and water Teacher? Joe (15 years of experience) How much ? 10 euros (cash). The place is covered (we can still dance even if it rains) Vidéo 1: https://www.tiktok.com/@dance_in_brussels/video/7420179026712595745 Vidéo 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxlRL-0oZ51/ Vidéo 3: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1622178705342082

WHAT we play. As you know, we have two events, one more for social games on Thursday and another for **strategic games** on **Monday**. Depending on what people bring, we may play brainy games, not limited to chess and classic games. So, feel free to bring other ones. And this is only indicative. Some games like Decrypto fit both events, **and if people feel like playing a social game on Monday or a more strategic one on Thursday, they are free to do so.** WHERE. Because we have many strategic players on Monday and these games take longer, we moved to a café closing much later than the previous one. CHATBOX USE. In the event chatbox, you are invited to discuss the games you bring and want to play for this session. The idea is to gather people around game tables beforehand. Of course, it's also possible to show up and arrange this after the introduction round, which starts at 7h15. HOST. If you want to become a host and have your board game event for a specific game with a small group of people or in another place, Great! Let me know, and I'll help you set up your event with this group. Hosts don't pay fees. TIMING: Because strategy games are often longer, we start at 7 pm (instead of 8 pm on Thursdays). So, those who play long games can have 3 hours and 30 minutes for their game. You can come later, but you may have to wait before joining a game. WHERE. We play upstairs. Ask which room at the bar downstairs. DRINK. You have to order a drink at the bar, pay for it, and come up with it. **PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT, UNFORTUNATELY, THE AUTOBUS ACCEPTS CASH ONLY.** EVENT REGISTRATION. Please register to allow us adequate venue planning. IN CASE OF A WAITLIST. Please, out of respect for people on the waiting list, don't cancel later than 7 PM the day before so they can plan their evening correctly. If you are on the waiting list, please cancel your attendance if you change your mind and can no longer come. Don't hesitate to send me a message to comment or make suggestions! Take care and see you soon! Baudouin

**Tango Classes Every Monday at Tangobar El Lunes!** Embark on a tango journey with our weekly classes guided by passionate and experienced instructors, Sandrina Dh and Daniele Galiazzo. * **Beginners Class (18:00-19:10):** Perfect for those intrigued by tango and eager to take their first steps into this beautiful dance form. * **Intermediate & Advanced Class (19:20-20:30):** Ideal for dancers seeking to perfect their movements, embellishments, and learn new sequences to enhance their dance. *Important:* Always arrive 10 minutes in advance for registration. *Pricing:* * Single lesson: €15 * 10 lessons (membership card\*): €125 (valid for 3 months), with a €10 discount on your next pass purchase (must be prior to the expiration of your current pass). Feel free to share this invitation with anyone interested in the authentic tango experience, Tango Rioplatense! See you in class on Monday night! *\*\*\*Join us at Tango Bar El Lunes, located at Dublin 13, 1050 Bruxelles.For more information, please contact us at info@detangosetrata.com or* *WhatsApp Sandrina +32 473 503405* *We look forward to seeing you at our Monday night milonga and tango classes!*

Join the Jeannekes' group ride open specifically to the women of the Brussels Unchained community and beyond. On the menu is a ride that is intended to be inclusive of all women, and by all, we mean ALL. Whether you're just starting to get into group road cycling rides, or you're a veteran, we want you to experience the Brussels Unchained joie de vivre. A no-drop ride led by our Jeannekes ride captains, where we collect everyone at the top of climbs, and where all languages, riding styles and body types can feel welcome from start to finish. Route and ride details can be found on our website: [Women's Ride](https://brusselsunchained.cc/events/women-s-ride-s25-e01) ### Are you in?

Ready to wrap up the year on a high note? Before the calendar flips, come join us for a New Year Special Fast-Friending Evening — the easiest, most enjoyable way to meet like-minded ladies and gents without the pressure, awkwardness, or small talk that leads nowhere. **You will need to buy a ticket for attending -** [https://brussels27thdec.eventbrite.co.uk](https://brussels27thdec.eventbrite.co.uk) \*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account. TICKETS:- Early Bird - €5 per person Regular Ticket - €10 per person Cash at Meetup - If you do not purchase tickets in advance then you can pay €15 cash to your host Tanya when you meet her at the event. In one lively evening, you’ll meet lots of like-minded ladies & gents through quick, meaningful chats designed to spark laughter, warmth, and new friendships. \- We will meet at 7\.00 pm when you will be welcomed by your host Tanya\. She will manage the evening and also help you make connections\. If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. Tanya will help you meet other members in a small group and help you settle down and get comfortable. All attendees are also welcome to bring a lady friend along with them for free. This will make it a lot less stressful for you as you will always have your friend alongside. \- From 7\.30 to 8\.30 pm\, we will start 'Fast Friending' where our host will ask you to speak to a different attendee every 3 minutes\. You will be able to meet lots of ladies and gentlemen and not be limited to only those sitting or standing next you\. \- After 8\.30 pm you will have time to interact with those you have met as well as others\. \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 45 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\. \- We are not a 'dating' group\. We are focused on helping ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. You will generally find a good gender balance \(maybe not perfect\) at all our events\. Why do we have tickets? 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.** Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing) How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs) How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI) Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8) Member feedback -[ https://youtu.be/zHOPHMg_7es?si=kK2A-MjisVue-jdw](https://youtu.be/zHOPHMg_7es?si=kK2A-MjisVue-jdw)

_IMPORTANT: To RSVP you will also need to register as a member [here](https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership). Join us for a cosy and festive Christmas lunch at the elegant **Brasserie des Étangs Mellaerts**, overlooking one of Brussels’ most beautiful ponds in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre. As the year comes to an end, this is the perfect moment to gather, relax, and share a warm meal together in a wonderful setting - surrounded by nature, winter light, and great company. ### 🌟 What to Expect * A festive, relaxed Christmas lunch in a beautiful brasserie * Seasonal dishes, warm atmosphere, and friendly conversations * A chance to unwind, meet members old and new, and celebrate the end of the year together **Menu (56 EUR):** --- A beautiful plate of Ardennes ham with celeriac remoulade or Grey shrimp croquettes with fried herbs --- Confit duck leg on a bed of lentils with bacon lardons or Pan-grilled sea bass fillet with herb sabayon --- Chocolate and pistachio brownie with crème anglaise and vanilla ice cream or Tiramisu ### 📍 **Location** **Brasserie des Étangs Mellaerts** Boulevard du Souverain 275, 1150 Brussels Easy access via tram 8,39,44 (stop "Musée du Tram") & parking nearby. ### 💶 **Cost** * **Centralised payment + ** * **€5 organising fee (non-refundable)** to secure your spot and support the coordination of the event (booking, communication, admin) via Paylink. ### 🕒 **Time** 👉 Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can all sit together. ### 🙏 Important Spots are limited. Please only RSVP if you’re sure you can attend. We look forward to celebrating the season together. **See you at the table! 🎄✨** By joining this event, you agree to the Sunday Vacations [Terms & Conditions](https://www.sundayvacations.com/terms), [Privacy Policy](https://www.sundayvacations.com/privacy) & [Code of Conduct](https://www.sundayvacations.com/code)

Do you like keeping your French up to date? Or do you want to help the ones that need some help here? If so, this meet up activity might be something for you :) Let's meet in order to have conversations in French together! * How to find us? - This meetup will take place at an easy to find venue, which is very close to subway station Gare Central and nearly to Grande place Brussels In this venue, it's possible to eat a little something - or to just have some drinks. we are in the hotel there is the big table , If you want speak with a few people you can change your chair or your place. For those who already speak a bit of French - ANYONE that can take part in the Meet up without having to ask "What does this mean?" all the time, is MORE than welcome! (And yes, pretending to understand it all and "Nodd and smile IS allowed :) ) Because reading and listening are very good teachers too... In fact anything that doesn't slow down practicing the language goes :) Or in more strict words: this Meet up is not the best place to go to for absolute beginners If you can not find call please Olivier 0476600552 or Mehrdad 0486652242 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rue+du+March%C3%A9+Aux+Herbes+100,+1000+Bruxelles/@50.8466178,4.3551211,3a,28.7y,35.83h,95.4t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1spHFBcXTJGMiNd7y_1PFAgg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192!4m5!3m4!1s0x47c3c47f9e11971f:0x7c45bfb50b08362a!8m2!3d50.8467965!4d4.3553835](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rue+du+March%C3%A9+Aux+Herbes+100,+1000+Bruxelles/@50.8466178,4.3551211,3a,28.7y,35.83h,95.4t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1spHFBcXTJGMiNd7y_1PFAgg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192!4m5!3m4!1s0x47c3c47f9e11971f:0x7c45bfb50b08362a!8m2!3d50.8467965!4d4.3553835) Address is Rue du Marché Aux Herbes 100 Enjoy the Meetup!

**Alone for the holidays? We've got you!** If you’re new to the city or simply don’t have anyone to spend the season with, this evening is built for you. Share a dinner, meet new people in small groups, and end the night with a relaxed party where connections can naturally grow. **What to expect:** * Dinner in small groups (max 8 per table, you purchase your meal) * Smart matching based on your signup answers, so you sit with people you’re likely to connect with * After dinner: music, dancing, and meeting everyone else * A fully offline, phone-free atmosphere This event is also the **promotion of a new friendship app** designed for people who struggle to find available friends or who are building a social life from scratch. The idea: choose the date, time, and place, the app matches you with a group and sends out invites to people who fit your vibe. For this event, you won’t need to use the app, **but downloading it is required** so you can start using it right after if you like the concept. **And yes the app itself is completely free.**

We will be discussing Flesh by David Szalay and choosing the next book.

**Alone for New Year? We've got you!** Whether you're new to the city or simply have no one to spend New Year with, you probably don’t want to spend it alone. At this event, we’ll help you meet new people, with the hope that you’ll find a small group you feel comfortable with maybe even to spend the holidays together. **You’ll:** * Meet new people in small groups (max 8 per group) * Be matched based on the answers you provided when signing up * Enjoy a completely offline, screen-free experience This event is a **concept test of a revolutionary friendship app.** Always find your friends busy, or don’t know anyone in the city? Through the app, you’ll choose the date, time, and venue, and we take care of the rest. We match you with a group and send invites to people who fit your vibe. Just show up and enjoy. For this particular event, you won’t be using the app yet. However, **downloading the app is required to attend**, so if you like the concept, you can start using it immediately. And the best part? **It’s completely free.**

**Alone for New Year? We've got you!** If you’re new to the city or simply don’t have anyone to spend the season with, this evening is built for you. Share a dinner, meet new people in small groups, and end the night with a relaxed party where connections can naturally grow. **What to expect:** * Dinner in small groups (max 8 per table) * Smart matching based on your signup answers, so you sit with people you’re likely to connect with * After dinner: music, dancing, and meeting everyone else * A fully offline, phone-free atmosphere This event is also the **promotion of a new friendship app** designed for people who struggle to find available friends or who are building a social life from scratch. The idea: choose the date, time, and place, the app matches you with a group and sends out invites to people who fit your vibe. For this event, you won’t need to use the app, **but downloading it is required** so you can start using it right after if you like the concept. **And yes the app itself is completely free.**

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [5 Bean Coffee](https://5beancoffee.com/)!

Welcome, readers! ❄️ Our December read is **_A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella._** A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella is a tender, character-driven novel that follows three people in a small Pennsylvania town as they each cope with loss and seek connection. Chuck, a widower, struggles to find meaning after his wife’s death; Ella, a young woman, faces the heartbreak of her missing daughter; and Kirsten, a veterinary technician, grieves her father while contemplating her future. Their stories intertwine gently, revealing how grief and hope coexist—and how even small acts of kindness can help people rediscover purpose and peace in the aftermath of tragedy. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! At this meeting, our third annual White Elephant book exchange will take place! If you'd like to participate, bring a gift-wrapped book that you already own. On the gift wrap, write the genre of the book. We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Join us for lunch at True Food Kitchen in Easton as we celebrate the New Year and our friendships!

Join us for our January Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *Can't Spell Treason Without Tea* by Rebecca Thorne in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)