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How do we tell our own stories? What do our personal histories say about the collective human experience? The biggest advice from writing professors is usually to “write what you know,” and nowhere is this more evident than in autobiographical writing – be it fiction, non-fiction, poetry or genre-bending works. Authors from Charlotte Brontë to Ocean Vuong have used their personal experiences to dictate their writing and capture a universal message that strikes a chord with others. In this workshop, **we’ll explore how to channel our inner stories and write from a place that moves us** – at the end of the day, whether or not what ends up on paper is “factually true” will be beside the point. **Please bring a notebook and pen, or a computer or tablet, in order to do a few writing exercises. You can also purchase notebooks at the bookshop.** *About the host:* **Lucia Benavides** is an Argentine-American writer and journalist. She has published several personal essays in LA Review of Books, Literary Hub and The Washington Post. From 2017 to 2022, she served as the NPR correspondent from Spain. She’s currently working on her first novel.

**Silent Writing - Cállate y Escribe - Sabadell** **English** 🇬🇧 Do you have a story to tell but struggle to find the time? Stop procrastinating and join us for a focused session of pure productivity. No networking, no small talk—just you and your words. \* When: on Tuedays, 19:30 – 20:30. \* Where: SandwiCheZ, Sabadell. \* The Rule: We write in total silence for 60 minutes. You can use a pen or your laptop, but please keep your phone away to avoid distractions. \* Etiquette: As we are using the café space, please be kind and order at least a tea or coffee. Come turn your "someday" into "today." See you there! **Español** 🇪🇸 ¿Tienes un proyecto entre manos pero siempre encuentras una excusa para no avanzar? Se acabó la procrastinación. "Cállate y Escribe" es un espacio diseñado para dedicarle tiempo real a la escritura, sin distracciones ni interrupciones. \* Cuándo: Martes, de 19:30 a 20:30. \* Dónde: SandwiChez - Carrer de Gràcia 1, Sabadell \* La Regla: Escribimos en silencio total durante una hora. Puedes usar papel o portátil, siempre que el móvil se quede guardado para no romper la concentración. \* Cortesía: Ya que el local nos acoge, se ruega pedir al menos un té o un café. Menos excusas, más palabras. ¡Te esperamos! **FAQ & Rules / Preguntas Frecuentes y Reglas** 1\. Can I write anything? / ¿Puedo escribir lo que quiera? \* EN: Yes! Novels, poetry, thesis, journals, or even work emails. The goal is the act of writing. \* ES: ¡Sí! Novelas, poesía, tesis, diario personal o correos de trabajo. El objetivo es el acto de escribir. 2\. What if I’m late? / ¿Qué pasa si llego tarde? \* EN: Please enter quietly and start writing immediately without greeting the group to maintain the flow. \* ES: Por favor, entra en silencio y empieza a escribir directamente sin saludar al grupo para no romper la concentración. 3\. Digital or Analog? / ¿Digital o analógico? \* EN: Both are welcome. However, if you use a laptop, please make sure your keyboard isn't excessively loud and your phone is on silent/flight mode. \* ES: Ambos son bienvenidos. Si usas portátil, asegúrate de chequear que el teclado non sea ruidoso y mantén el móvil en silencio o modo avión. 4\. Socializing / Socializar \* EN: We save the chat for after 20:30! Once the session ends, feel free to stay and talk with fellow writers. \* ES: ¡Dejamos la charla para después de las 20:30! Una vez terminada la sesión, eres libre de quedarte y charlar con otros escritores.

**UX Hub** is thrilled to welcome you to an event hosted by [Docplanner](https://www.docplanner.com) at their beautiful office in Poblenou, in the heart of Barcelona's innovation district. **Hope in the Age of AI: How Your Design System Just Might Save You** As AI accelerates the pace of production, the fear of being "out-paced" is real. But designers already hold the key to the future: the Design System. Far from just a library of components, a robust Design System sits at the critical intersection of design and code—the exact language AI speaks. In this talk, we’ll explore why the foundations you’ve already built are the ultimate launchpad for AI-driven scale and speed. Learn how to pivot your design system from a static resource into an automated engine, ensuring that as we scale at the speed of light, Design remains the pilot, not just a passenger. **Speaker** [Nikki Plyem](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiplyem/) is Design Manager of Product Platform at Docplanner. With over 15 years in the design industry, Nikki leads the design in the Product Platform team at Docplanner, where she focuses on building the systems and services that allow design to scale globally. Her career spans award-winning agencies and high-growth Fintech, but her unique approach to design systems is rooted in her earlier life in New York City. Before pivoting to design, Nikki spent years as a professional improviser with a background in Theater and Sociology—disciplines that taught her how to navigate complex human systems and collaborate in real-time. **Hosts** This event is hosted by [Docplanner](https://www.docplanner.com), a global healthcare platform focused on making access to care simpler, from discovery to booking. They design tools for both patients and clinics, shaping how millions of people experience healthcare every day. **Location:** Docplanner, Omron Europe, [Carrer de Josep Pla, 2, Sant Martí, 08019 Barcelona](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4a35a284a30e3:0xffdc5d7e01ee12a?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) **To join us, just:** ✅ RSVP here on Meetup ✅ Answer [this form](https://48db4b2d.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFALfB0bn_p1G9zS7yYICl8fr4aT-cjBYl7Ow1DKvi6gv1FzDSE3Dt9fmIH5k78PONlJNEn2S6UnpOuo_VNIeUd69dkI5RJ0kaw7TjtxPjtwYy8KKc80BkMTozTqyRXiKCcXK9G8y-NccOB4S1Ci0SPkuWLJ5BCVWC80yGZ9bhinpCpoBKNV5cyovr3wH4BWM1_lNTf8IsVTvO) **What’s Happening?** * Keynote Talk: Nikki Plyem * Hope in the Age of AI: How Your Design System Just Might Save You * Hosts: Docplanner * Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered * Community Networking: Connect with fellow designers, AI specialists, and UX thinkers **Details:** **🗓️ Date**: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 **⏰ Time:** 18:30–21:30 📍 **Location:** Omron Europe, [Carrer de Josep Pla, 2, Sant Martí, 08019 Barcelona](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4a35a284a30e3:0xffdc5d7e01ee12a?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) **Why You’ll Love It:** A discussion about hope for the future of AI and UX. **Agenda:** **18:30 – Door Opens** **19:00 – Introduction** **19:15–20:00 – Talk & Q&A** **20:00–21:30 – Socialization & Fun!** **Educational partner:** [Interaction Design Foundation](https://www.interaction-design.org/turn-passion-into-paycheck?ep=ux-salon-bcn) [Uxcel](https://uxcel.com/) **P.S.** Please make sure to show up on time. **If we reach full capacity, we'll not be able to let you in**, even if you have a ticket!

## Barcelona English Conversation Club ### Chat with a Native Teacher! 🗣️✨ Stop *studying* English. Start **speaking** it! 🚀 If you know the grammar but freeze when it’s time to talk — or if you simply want a friendly, pressure‑free space to practice — this meetup is perfect for you. Join us every Tuesday afternoon for a relaxed, fun English Conversation Session. We meet in a cozy spot in central Barcelona to improve fluency over a drink and great company. 🍻 ### 💬 Why Join Us? 👨‍🏫 **Native English Teacher from London** — guiding you naturally through real conversation 🚫 **No boring lessons** — just authentic, everyday English 💪 **Boost your confidence** — improve pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency 🌍 **International community** — meet locals, expats, and travelers from around the world ### 📍 Event Details 📅 **Every TUESDAY afternoon** 📍 **Central Barcelona** (check the event pin for this week’s venue) 👥 **Everyone welcome** — come alone or with friends 📈 **All levels** — from Beginner to Advanced ### 📲 How to Join (Required) To reserve your spot, send a WhatsApp message to: 👉 **+34 614 265 037** Include: **Name + Age + English Level + “BARCELONA GROUP”** ### 🎯 Want Even More Practice? We also host weekly mixers, cultural walks, and social hangouts to keep you speaking all week long. To receive our **FREE Weekly Activity List**, WhatsApp us: * Your **Name, Age, and Level** * The phrase: **“FREE ACTIVITY LIST”** 🔥 **Learn. Laugh. Connect.** Don’t spend another afternoon at home — come grab a drink and level up your English with us! See you there! 💛✨

## 💼 **Coaching de Inglés para Entrevistas de Trabajo 🇬🇧** **Prepárate para tener éxito en tu próxima entrevista — con confianza, claridad e impacto.** *** ¿Estás buscando un mejor trabajo, un puesto internacional o un salto profesional? En un mercado cada vez más competitivo, **tu nivel de inglés puede marcar la diferencia.** *** ### 👩‍🏫 **Sobre mí** Soy profesora de inglés titulada y psicóloga, con más de **20 años de experiencia** ayudando a profesionales a comunicarse con seguridad y a destacar en situaciones clave. *** ## 🎯 **¿Qué conseguirás?** ✔ Hablar con seguridad y naturalidad en entrevistas ✔ Responder a preguntas difíciles con claridad y estructura ✔ Mejorar tu pronunciación y vocabulario profesional ✔ Crear una impresión sólida y memorable ✔ Controlar los nervios y reducir la ansiedad *** ## 🧠 **Un enfoque único** Esto no es solo una clase de inglés. Combino: ✨ Coaching lingüístico avanzado ✨ Técnicas psicológicas para aumentar la confianza ✨ Simulación real de entrevistas adaptadas a tu perfil *** ## 👤 **¿Para quién es?** ✔ Profesionales que buscan oportunidades internacionales ✔ Directivos y managers ✔ Personas que preparan entrevistas importantes ✔ Quienes quieren resultados reales *** ## 📍 **Sesiones privadas (Barcelona / Online)** 🕒 Horarios flexibles 🎯 Coaching 100% personalizado *** ## 📲 **Solicita tu sesión** Envía un WhatsApp con: 👉 Nombre + nivel + “INTERVIEW COACHING” *** 🔥 **Plazas limitadas — solo se aceptan pocos clientes por semana** *** ## 💎 **Invierte en tu futuro. Da lo mejor de ti. Consigue el trabajo.**

SINOPSI La comèdia de dobles identitats, guanyadora de dos premis Moliè L’Arnau sospita que la Mariona, la seva dona, té un affaire amb l’Oriol, l’agent immobiliari que els busca pis. Quan coneix el Tomàs, un actor aficionat clavat a l’agent, el contracta perquè el suplanti en un sopar i així poder descobrir si la sospita és real o no. Sembla una idea genial… fins que l’agent, el seu doble i el germà bessó del doble, un lampista que ve a reparar una fuita, es troben. Tres homes idèntics i una veïna indiscreta faran que, potser, la idea no sembli tan genial Fitxa artística Autoria: Sébastien Castro Adaptació: Susanna Garachana Direcció: Xavier Ricart Intèrprets: Lluís Villanueva, Xavi Mira, Susanna Garachana i Anna Azcona ENTRADES [https://share.google/zRKN4Z1dFSC4DKisb](https://share.google/zRKN4Z1dFSC4DKisb) NOTES IMPORTANTS: Cada participant gestiona la compra de la seva entrada. Us recordem que aquest grup no té cap interès comercial, és una simple trobada d'aficionats, apassionats, addictes i bojos pel teatre. Donat que les fotos de perfil poden fer impossible la identificació dels assistents, cal que busqueu activament l'organitzador/a de l'event.

Un evento divertido con DJ para solteros, con música y actividades para romper el hielo. Usaremos [Get2Know](https://get2knowsocial.web.app/) para conectar con otras personas y compartir detalles si encuentras a alguien compatible. Regístrate y añade tu perfil gratis, luego busca el evento y haz clic en "Asistir" para empezar a encontrar a alguien que te guste. **\*\*\*Se reembolsará el importe íntegro si el evento se cancela o si asisten menos de 8 personas (4 hombres y 4 mujeres).** ** A fun event with DJ for singles to mix, with DJ and some simple social ice breakers. We'll use [Get2Know](https://get2knowsocial.web.app/login) to make matches and share details if you get a mutual match. Sign up and add your profile there for free, then find the event and click 'Attend' to start matching! **\*\*\*Full refund given if event is cancelled or is less than 8 people attend (4 men, 4 women)** **Get2Know app demo**: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXIRqLuiMMA/?igsh=MXB2Ynk5ZDZxbzJqNQ== **Follow us on Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/get2knowsocials

Need some inspiration and/or dedicated writing time for your current WIP? Grab your laptop or notebook and join us at Simply show up at Backstory (we'll be downstairs). Feel free to jump into working on your own writing project immediately, or wait until the quiet time starting at 5:30. at 5 pm for a bit of writer chat, before diving into an hour and a half of focused writing time. At 7, we head to a nearby bar to discuss how it all went.

come join a relaxed writing meetup where we sit together and write in a café 📓🪑 👇 versión en español abajo this is a space for anyone working on longer writing projects or just wanting focused time to write; getting ideas out of your head and onto the page 📚✍️💭 ✨ what it is • a write-in (not a workshop, no teaching, no feedback unless you ask, sharing if you want) 📚 • a space to work on your own writing projects: novels, poetry, fiction, essays, drafts, or messy first ideas ✍️ • no pressure to share or make anything perfect, just time to actually write 🌸 ☕ how it works • we sit together in a café and write quietly for a while 🤍 • focus time for your own projects, with others doing the same • you can arrive, leave, or take breaks whenever you need 🚶‍♀️ 🎒 what to bring • whatever you write with (notebook, laptop, tablet, etc) 💻📓 • charger if needed 🔌 no experience needed, just come as you are and write for a bit 🌿✨ ⭐ if you’d like to support the meetup, donations are always welcome and help us keep organizing these lovely gatherings 🫶✨ you can donate via bizum *605 23 31 98* or in cash at the meetup ven a un meetup relajado de escritura donde nos sentamos juntes a escribir en un café 📓🪑 este es un espacio para quien esté trabajando en proyectos de escritura más largos o simplemente quiera un rato de enfoque para escribir; sacar ideas de la cabeza y ponerlas en la página 📚✍️💭 ✨ qué es • un write-in (no es un taller, no hay enseñanza, no feedback a menos que lo pidas, compartir si quieres) 📚 • un espacio para trabajar en tus propios proyectos: novelas, poesía, ficción, ensayos, borradores o ideas iniciales ✍️ • cero presión por compartir o por que “salga bien”, solo tiempo para escribir 🌸 ☕ cómo funciona • nos sentamos juntes en un café y escribimos en silencio durante un rato 🤍 • tiempo de enfoque para tus propios proyectos, con más personas haciendo lo mismo • puedes llegar, irte o hacer pausas cuando necesites 🚶‍♀️ 🎒 qué traer • lo que uses para escribir (cuaderno, portátil, tablet, etc) 💻📓 • cargador si lo necesitas 🔌 no hace falta experiencia, solo venir como eres y escribir un rato 🌿✨ ⭐ si te apetece apoyar el meetup, las donaciones siempre se agradecen y ayudan a seguir organizando estos encuentros 🫶✨ puedes donar por bizum *605 23 31 98* o en efectivo el día del meetup

We are back on Thursday the 30th of April at our new venue of the BCN studio in Poble-Sec. We are very happy to start a new collaboration with one of the most underground theaters in Barcelona! Doors open at 7:30pm. We start at 8pm! Be there early to grab a seat! Make sure you get your ticket via the [BCN studio](https://www.thebcnstudio.com/es/events/poentry-slam-2026-04-30-20-00) on time. This is a spoken word and poetry performance tournament in English. We will have 7 slammers this time, and we are very excited to see what they have to say! If you want to participate in the Slam, please **send us a** **private message**! You **cannot** sign up by commenting in the event, as this cannot be controlled by our team. From the audience, we are expecting them to scream, cry, laugh, enjoy! Do not miss it! Doors open at 7:30pm and show starts at 8pm. Be there early to grab a seat! Entrance online 8€ (At the door 10€) **Tickets via the BCN studio only, or 10€ at the door. More info and tickets Link on our Instagram account and website.**

[Follow us on Instagram! ](https://www.instagram.com/bcnchatnchapters?igsh=aXkycTJsdTNzaHN3) 📷 [Join our WhatsApp group!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGcQUlOiwM69tuPm6hBwNt) 📞 Are you guilty of collecting books without finishing them? Struggling to carve out time to delve into that novel you started ages ago? Distractions abound or work piling up? Well, here's a beautiful opportunity: Dive into a unique experience with our Reading Party concept, as featured in the **NY Times**. Picture this: an hour of silent reading followed by lively discussions about the books we've brought along. It's not your typical book club—it's a chance to dust off those neglected novels and party with fellow bookworms! Join Barcelona Reading Party every **two Sundays** at **CRAI UPF** in **CIUTADELLA**. Sunday's is perfect for those who would like to relax before the new work week! Leave your phone on silent and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. Here's the plan: 📕 ***5:00 PM - Arrival*** Arrive early, chat with fellow book lovers, and perhaps snag the best reading spot. 👓 ***5:10 PM - 6:10 PM - Reading Time*** Quietly dive into your book of choice. Feel free to join in whenever you arrive. 📚 ***6:10 PM - 7:10 PM - Book Chats*** Engage in lively conversations about your current reads with other attendees. It's like speed dating, but for bookworms! **Don't forget to bring your book!** *It's a chance to connect with fellow book lovers, swap literary treasures, and engage in thought-provoking discussions in a cozy setting. All are welcome, whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey. Get ready for an evening filled with books, tea, and stimulating conversations.*

Join us every Saturday for an **Comedy Writing Workshop** at The Clubhouse: Laietana & Nikki's in Barcelona (C/ Via Laietana 6). Whether you’re a seasoned comedian or wanting to try it out, you will learn loads that will help you capture crowds with your stories. This **workshop is for (comedy) writers**, who are looking for * inspiration * a friendly space to focus on writing and sharing ideas * ways to make their content funnier * connection with other writers and comedians Our teachers are local celebrities in the comedy scene in Barcelona that happily share their learnings with anybody who’s willing to learn. Every Saturday from 15h-17h upstairs at The Clubhouse: Laietana. Simply drop by, or register beforehand on our website: [https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/open-comedy-writing-workshop-free-writing-workshop-in-english-sunday/](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/open-comedy-writing-workshop-free-writing-workshop-in-english-sunday/) We have different teachers every week! Follow our Instagram [@thecomedyschoolhouse](https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyschoolhouse/) for updates on who the teacher will be. **Teachers include:** Andy Casper Fil Varney Irene Sango James Regal Mariah Girouard Mila Kopaeva Olga Camacho Stuart Kennedy AND rotating guest teachers. **NOTE: This is a \*pay what you want\* workshop. Teachers will ask you to donate at the end of the workshop. Please bring cash if you would like to donate.** This is one of many things you can learn at The ComedySchoolhouse. Check out the full list of workshops and courses [here](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/?search=workshop).

**TransformaciónPNL**™️ **Workshop presencial de 4 horas** Entrena tu Mente. Transforma tu Vida. La **Programación Neuro-Lingüística (PNL)** es mucho más que una técnica: es una metodología precisa y eficaz para reprogramar patrones mentales, emocionales y conductuales que limitan tu potencial. Este workshop intensivo está diseñado para provocar un cambio real en los asistentes, combinando formación estructurada con un **método** transformador. A lo largo de 4 horas, explorarás los principios clave de la PNL y aprenderás a aplicar sus herramientas para transformar tu forma de pensar, sentir y actuar y llevar a cabo un proceso de *Identity Shifiting* para ser la persona capaz alcanzar tus metas personales y/o profesionales. Trabajaremos en grupo, con **teoría y ejercicios** prácticos que podrás integrar desde el primer día. **Este programa está diseñado para:** ✅ **Eliminar creencias limitantes** y aprender como sustituirlas por creencias empoderantes alineadas con tus objetivos ✅ **Re-programación Mental y creación de nuevos Patrones** para ser una mejor versión de ti mismo ✅ Un **nuevo estado interno,** con más **motivación** y **determinación,** que lleve a un siguiente nivel en tu vida **Metodología:** ➡️ Teoría, Ejercicios y **Método TransformaciónPNL™** ➡️ **Herramientas concretas** basadas en **PNL** para cambiar creencias limitantes, desbloquearte y alcanzar tus objetivos. ➡️ Un **manual estructurado con una metodología para aplicar en tu vida.** Herramientas y técnicas PNL, fundamentos, ejercicios y procedimientos para aplicar en tu proceso de transformación personal o profesional. ➡️ **Presencial y** **Grupal**. **Qué obtendrás:** 👉 Workshop teórico y práctico 👉 Manual PDF con método TransformaciónPNL™ 👉 Plantillas ejercicios .PPT 👉 Acceso a Comunidad Privada y posibilidad de repetir el programa cuando quieras. **Dirigido a:** * Profesionales que desean desarrollar nuevas habilidades internas para el éxito. * Emprendedores que buscan superar bloqueos y alcanzar mayor rendimiento. * Personas en proceso de cambio que quieren tomar el control de su mente y sus decisiones. * Coaches, terapeutas o formadores que quieran integrar herramientas de PNL a su práctica. No necesitas experiencia previa en PNL. Solo una mente abierta y ganas reales de evolucionar. **Módulos** **M1. Principios Clave de la Programación Neuro-Lingüística** Domina las bases teóricas y prácticas de la PNL para comprender cómo funciona tu mente y cómo puedes reprogramarla. **M2. Autoconocimiento y Mapa Mental** Explora tu estructura interna de creencias, valores y patrones mentales. Aprende a identificar los modelos que condicionan tu vida. **M3. Diseño de Objetivos con PNL** Aprende a formular metas de manera eficaz utilizando los criterios SMART y el modelo bien formado de objetivos de la PNL. **M4. Re-programación Mental y Cambio de Creencias** Técnicas para transformar creencias limitantes, generar nuevos patrones de pensamiento y liberar bloqueos inconscientes. **M5. Comunicación No Verbal y Lenguaje Corporal** Desarrolla conciencia sobre tu lenguaje no verbal. Aprende a leer señales del otro y alinear cuerpo y mente en tu comunicación. **M6. Activación del Potencial y Estado Interno** Accede a tus mejores estados internos para tomar decisiones, resolver conflictos y elevar tu rendimiento personal y profesional. **M7. Integración del Cambio y Plan de Transformación** Síntesis del aprendizaje y diseño de un plan práctico de transformación continua. Cierre del proceso con ejercicios de integración. **Detalles del workshop** 📍 Formato: Teoría y Ejercicios. Presencial, en grupo reducido. 🕒 Duración: 4 horas intensivas 📘 Incluye: Manual de transformación personal, PDF con la metodología para poder llevar a cabo tu proceso de Transformación. 🚀 Acceso a Comunidad Privada 🎟️ precio: 180€ (IVA incluido) **Workshop powermind - TransformaciónPNL™** es un programa de entrenamiento mental con PNL diseñado al detalle para que puedas alcanzar tu mejor versión, evolucionar de un punto A a un punto B en tu vida y lograr tus objetivos de forma óptima y eficaz. **Instructor**: Alejandro Alonso - Coach [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalonsoas/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalonsoas/) 🚨 Meetup es sólo un canal de promoción, este evento se promociona por diferentes canales y la lista de asistentes final no es la que figura en esta plataforma. 👉 Para reservar tu plaza envía un mensaje a *aalonsoas@gmail.com* o través de [www.powermind.es/transformacionpnl](http://www.powermind.es/transformacionpnl)

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. 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. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

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 Saturday 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 10AM on Saturday mornings. 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: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. 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. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) 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 Saturday!

We practice, dance, and enjoy a BYOB bottle of your favorite wine at the Dublin Ballroom off Sawmill, North, and “milonga” is a social event for tango dancing where dancers socialize. A “*practica*” is an informal social event for tango dancing where dancers focus on practicing the dance; while a “*practilonga*” combines the relaxed atmosphere of a “*practica*” with the format of a “milonga.” We are doing it all! ***Cost is $10 payable to the Teacher.*** *Cost is for the cost of the venue and covers some snacks.* We have had fun doing this event in the past. Please arrive promptly as lessons begin at 2pm. Don't worry about bringing a partner as there will be others at the event from outside the group that: a) might have a clue and b) won't step on your toes. The event is BYOB (similar to our Salsa events), so bring your favorite and a wine glass. We will likely find a place for dinner and drinks after the dance.

Posting this early because seemingly all Sundays in May are holidays or busy! I picked a shorter thriller that's hopefully a fast read/listen. [Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3458940) Location: Grandview Cafe, *1455 W. 3rd Ave*, Columbus, OH 43212 [Menu](https://www.grandviewcafe.com/menu) Book summary: Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He's got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each Fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy -- despite the fact that he's suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he's not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he's almost sure he sees her being kidnapped.

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

We're meeting at 5pm local to read from and discuss Normal People by Sally Rooney. Read what you can beforehand and bring your thoughts, favorite moments, and questions. New members are very welcome.