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Yanie's Badminton Game
Hello, we already have members, so the game is always on!!
New Normal for JEB Badminton
To support government maintaining restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19, JEB will update the regulations by setting the game with limited player and applied the following conditions :
Fee Join = Rp. 80.000,- / person with max 8 players /court .
2 courts' court no 6&7
Cancellation Policy :
A. More than 10 hours before game - no penalty / charge from Fee Join.
B. Less than 9 hours before game - a half penalty / charge from Fee Join.
Thank you for your kind understanding.
Cu soon 🤩
Nongki Francophone !
Nongkrong sambil berbahasa Prancis! Niveau minimum : A2 mais tout le monde est bienvenu !
Au programme mardi 19 mai : une plongée en grammaire, pour tout savoir sur les mystérieux pronoms "y" et "en" ! Et aussi bien sûr des discussions libres, sur tout sujet.
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WPJKT Meetup #52 – WordPress di Era Agent: Bukan Lagi CMS, Tapi Operating System
**WPJKT Meetup #52 – *WordPress di Era Agent: Bukan Lagi CMS, Tapi Operating System***
adalah meetup komunitas yang membahas bagaimana perkembangan AI Agent mulai mengubah cara kita menggunakan WordPress—bukan hanya sebagai CMS, tetapi sebagai “operating system” untuk mengelola workflow, automasi, konten, dan berbagai kebutuhan digital lainnya.
Di era AI yang berkembang sangat cepat, WordPress tidak lagi sekadar platform membuat website. Meetup ini akan mengajak peserta melihat bagaimana WordPress dapat terhubung dengan AI tools, automation, dan agent-based workflow untuk membantu bisnis, creator, developer, maupun komunitas bekerja lebih efisien dan scalable.
🎙️ **Pemateri:**
**Erik Hidayatullah**
Founder dari https://jadimvp.id/.
Akan membagikan insight, pengalaman, serta perspektif tentang perkembangan WordPress dan AI Agent, termasuk peluang, tantangan, dan cara mulai beradaptasi dengan perubahan teknologi saat ini.
Apa saja yang akan dibahas?
🤖 **WordPress & AI Agent:** Bagaimana AI mulai berinteraksi dengan website dan workflow digital
⚙️ **WordPress sebagai Operating System:** Peran baru WordPress di era automasi dan integrasi
💡 **Insight & studi kasus:** Peluang implementasi AI untuk bisnis, komunitas, dan creator
🤝 **Diskusi komunitas:** Tanya jawab santai, sharing pengalaman, dan networking sesama pengguna WordPress
📅 **Tanggal:** Kamis, 21 Mei 2026
🕒 **Waktu:** 15.00 – 17.00 WIB
📍 **Lokasi:** MarkPlus Institute
Acara ini terbuka untuk semua kalangan:
* WordPress developer & freelancer
* Digital marketer & content creator
* Business owner & startup founder
* Mahasiswa dan tech enthusiast
* Siapa saja yang penasaran dengan perkembangan AI dan WordPress
Mari belajar, berdiskusi, dan melihat masa depan WordPress bersama komunitas WordPress Jakarta 🚀
**Venue** didukung oleh **[MCorp](https://mcorp.id/).**
Work • Play • Connect
**What to Expect**
*A relaxed, productive weekday environment
- High-speed WiFi & comfortable co-working space
*Flexible padel play throughout the session
- Meaningful networking with professionals & entrepreneurs
*Opportunity to exchange ideas, collaborations & contacts
- Short, insightful talks (TED-style) from inspiring speakers
*Great coffee, food & social atmosphere
**Work, play, connect—and grow, all in one place.**
Let's be tourists for one day! Vol. IV 🚌 SATURDAY CITY EXPLORE with JakFri
Hey, friend in Jakarta! Now that you joined JakFri... **are you a member of [Jakarta Writers (former Creatives)](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/) yet?** Want to see **pictures** of past events? **[Take a look here!](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/photos/)** And feel free to upload a few pictures you might take at the event 😊
JakFri and JakCre are **the** biggest, first, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta... and we invite you to join us for a **FREE CITY EXPLORE & dinner in South Jakarta!**
Everyone is always welcome to join our events. Our community is all about creating authentic in-person connections in this urban jungle.
Come as you are... It’s the best version of yourself.
**ABOUT THE EVENT**
Let's play tourists for a day. On March 14th this year, **BENDERA PUSAKA PARK** was officially opened by the Governor of DKI Jakarta along with Megawati Soekarnoputri, the 5th President of the Republic of Indonesia.
This Park in South Jakarta combines three iconic parks—Ayodya Park, Langsat Park, and Leuser Park—into a single, integrated 5.6-hectare green open space (RTH). They have a beautiful Skybridge, free sports facilities + playgrounds, and are open 24 hours.
We'll start from **Gate D** (in front of Tuang Coffee), and then take a break at **Ayodya Park** watching the sunset before heading to the restaurant for dinner.
Here is the meeting point:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BDtDzXPgo9Cg6wco7
If you want to join only for dinner at the venue (see below 👇🏽), it's possible, but it's your responsibility to find the group and wait to have a free seat at the restaurant, etc. (the group cannot wait for you!)
**We have organised this event before! Take a look here:**
* [Let's be tourists for one day! Vol. III 🚶🚶🏻♀️ A walk in the park with JakFri](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/313921106/)
* [Let's be tourists for one day! Vol. II 🚌 SATURDAY CITY TOUR with JakFri](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/313184303/?eventOrigin=group_events_list)
* [Let's be tourists for one day! Vol. I 🚌 SATURDAY CITY TOUR with Jakarta Friends](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/312589863)
**ABOUT THE VENUE**
After exploring the **Bendera Pusaka Park**, we'll stroll over to an Indonesian cuisine called AROEM (a roughly 5-minute walk). We can choose to order food to share or select individual dishes; we’ll make that decision together when we get there.
See their social media presence here:
https://www.instagram.com/aroem_mahakam?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
**ABOUT THE HOST**
Your host for this event will be Gina, a seasoned local with a lot of knowledge about the city and eager to welcome new friends to our community.
**HOW TO REGISTER TO THE EVENT?**
To register, just click “Attend”! There are a few simple rules
* We kindly ask attendees who cannot manage to join to **update RSVP at least 24 h before the event** as a courtesy to other attendees and event organisers.
* Don't be late! We need to hop on the bus together
* People in the waitlist **cannot** attend, and are encouraged to check a few hours before the event to see if they got a spot
* 3X no-show = removal from the group.
* Attendess who bring a +1 need to make sure that the guest understands and agrees to our rule of mutual respect and inclusivity
* Cancellations within 2 hours of the event are unfiendly to organisers, venues, and fellow attendees, and will be **considered as a no-show**.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
**WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?**
Membership can also be paid as a **yearly membership of 320k IDR** valid for 365 days after payment. Membership fee is offered with a **promo discount to first-timers**, who can become members for **240k IDR/year** **(Option A**).
First-timers can decide to join with a **sneek peak price of 50k IDR & pay the remaining 270k IDR at the next event** they attend (**Option B**). Registered +1 can attend for free.
Renewals (after 365 days) and upgrades (to join JakWri) are offered at a special rate. All this is aimed at encouraging people to sign up, and then to attend as many events as they like!
Yearly membership can be paid at an event (cash/bank transfer/Gopay) or beforehand (bank transfer/Gopay). Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership.
Membership to **both** Jakarta Friends and Jakarta Writers (former Creatives) is offered for **only** 390k IDR/year (**Option C**). Membership gives **access to all events** plus exclusive perks available only to paying members, like for example our [Give Away Birthday Celebrations with lucky draw](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/300470498) (Sept 2024) or [FREE pasta cooking (and eating 😉) workshop](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/304253623/) (Nov 2024) or [Museum visits with FREE GUIDED TOURS](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/301738408/) (Sept 2024). To many events, attendees can **bring a +1 for free**, and we have some events open to all (paid and unpaid) members.
To all members we **guarantee** to keep organizing plenty of events. You will receive a **full refund** if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months.
In the past 3 years we have organised up to 2-3 events per week (browse past event [of JakFri here](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/?type=past) and [of JakWri here](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/?type=past)). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events/month! We **guarantee** to keep organising plenty of events. You will receive a **full refund** if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months.
**THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY**
Our communities are:
* **Jakarta Friends**: [https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends)
* **Jakarta Writers (former Creatives**: [https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/)
Members often participate in events of both groups. Over the past two years, we held over 250 events with over 2,000 attendees.
Attendees rate our events **very positively** and give wonderful feedback, with an average of **4.8**⭐ (out of 5⭐) afrom over 500 reviews ([take a look at our reviews here!](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/feedback-overview/))
We value diversity, inclusivity, respect, and authenticity. We **do not tolerate** harassment or discrimination of any kinds.
* You are invited to join our WhatsApp group where we announce our events regularly: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BR0sC0BrPbc9xTqvj1qLfx](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BR0sC0BrPbc9xTqvj1qLfx)
* Feel free to tag us on Instagram, and we will repost! [www.intagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives](http://www.intagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives)
* For questions about the event, please post a comment on the event page, or DM the event organisers
Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Jakarta | Online
Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-jakarta-online-tickets-1975092517889?aff=meetup QUESTIONS ? Pls Reach out to; Rose - +971528033410 ( WhatsApp Only)
Building Voice AI Agents with Agora – AWS User Group Jakarta
**RSVP is DISABLED for this event. All Meetup RSVPs will be INVALIDATED. You MUST register through Luma (link provided below) to be considered for participation.**
**Building Voice AI Agents with Agora – AWS User Group Jakarta**
Join AWS User Group Jakarta and Agora for a hands-on Voice AI workshop where developers and tech professionals learn to build real-time conversational systems. Explore how Voice AI agents can power sales, onboarding, operations, and business automation through live demos and practical implementation.
Connect with fellow developers, exchange ideas, and expand your network within Jakarta's tech community.
🔗 **Register Now**: https://luma.com/h3z9y4s9
**Voice AI Agents Workshop – May 2026**
**Date: Friday, 22 May 2026**
**Time: 17:00 - 21:00 WB**
**Location: AWS (Amazon Web Services) Jakarta Office**
Friday Nite PickleBall at ATW
Main Bareng Pickleball at Ancol Tennis Warehouse. Join us for fun, socialising and sports at Ancol Tennis Warehouse.
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Trails & Ales! Blendon Woods Metro Park / Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
**History**
The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville.
Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people.
As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support.
The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts.
In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks.
**Where We'll Meet**
We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center.
**After the Hike**
Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.
CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group
Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.
Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park
Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.
The Power of the Subconscious Mind - Free Lecture
**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!**
Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way.
You’ll gain insights into:
✅ The true definition of the subconscious
✅ How it generates unwanted emotions
✅ Its real purpose and function
✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you
And the most important topic:
**How do you take control of your subconscious!**
But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time.
📅 Reserve your spot now!
Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up.
Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215
Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation
Walnut Woods
We'll hike four miles at Walnut Woods, which is generally a pretty easy hike - doing the Sweetgum Trail Loop and then out and back on the Monarch Loop to get us to 4 miles. Pace around 17-18 minute miles with no one left behind, and faster walkers can lead out ahead.
Optional lunch at Brewdog or Canal Winchester.
Connected Westerville Night of Networking!
Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"















