Global Citizenship

Let's meet at the pub and enjoy the good company, over a drink and some food.😃 You can eat (everything you want at the buffet) and take 1 drink at the cost of 13 euros 🙃 or you can just drink at the cost of the drink 🙃 ☞ 🌍 INTERNATIONAL HAPPY HOUR IN MILAN ☞ 📆 ON WEDNESDAY STARTING FROM 7.30 pm ☞ 📍 NEXT BAR MILAN Meet new English-speaking friends who are studying, living or just visiting Milan... and have fun! I look forward to meeting you all! 😉 This event is also in facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/130192543665547/?ref=share and other networks, like couchsurfing 🙃, so there are always more people coming, not only the people listed here. 🙂 *** Next Bar - Via Crema, 7 - Milan (MM3 Porta Romana)

Ti invitiamo a un nuovo MeetUp a **Monza**, organizzato dal nostro partner BlueIT in collaborazione con Wazuh. Partecipa a un’esclusiva round table dedicata al tema “*Ripensare il ruolo del SIEM nell’era dell’AI*”, pensata per offrire un confronto diretto e interattivo sui nuovi scenari della cybersecurity e dell’intelligenza artificiale. L’evento rappresenta un’opportunità unica per dialogare con Francesco Sartini in un contesto più ristretto e partecipativo, favorendo lo scambio di idee, esperienze e best practice tra professionisti del settore. Durante l’incontro, i partecipanti potranno approfondire il ruolo del SIEM nell’era dell’AI, condividere punti di vista con altri esperti e contribuire alla crescita della community Wazuh insieme a BlueIT. **Ti ricordiamo che i nostri eventi sono gratuiti e non è necessario registrare alcun metodo di pagamento.** **La registrazione avverrà qui: [https://2f8ofb.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2doFgHRHETraAapc6R6836g](https://2f8ofb.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2doFgHRHETraAapc6R6836g)**

**Basta libri. Basta corsi. Inizia a parlare!** Puoi leggere 100 libri sul public speaking, ma non imparerai mai finché **non sali su un palco**. The Xplorers Toastmasters Club Milano è proprio questo: una **palestra di Public speaking** bilingue (IT/EN) dove puoi metterti in gioco, sbagliare e migliorare. Che tu sia un manager, uno studente o semplicemente una persona che vuole vincere la paura di parlare in pubblico, questa è la serata giusta per te. **📅 COSA ASPETTARSI:** Toastmasters international è un'associazione nata negli Stati Uniti più di 100 anni fa. Ogni serata di ogni Club del mondo è strutturata in tre parti: 1. **Discorsi Preparati:** I nostri soci presentano discorsi su vari argomenti per allenare le loro skill (Storytelling, body language, struttura). 2. **Improvvisazione (Table Topics)\*:** Esercizi di improvvisazione per imparare a rispondere con sicurezza a ogni domanda. 3. **Valutazioni:** Ogni speaker riceve da un altro socio un feedback costruttivo per capire cosa ha fatto bene e cosa può migliorare. *\*Nota:* Anche gli ospiti possono provare a buttarsi, ma **solo se lo desiderano**. Nessuno ti forzerà! **📍 DOVE E QUANDO:** Ci troviamo allo Spazio OiT (Via Porpora 14, zona Loreto) ogni 1° e 3° mercoledì del mese. * Ore **19:00**: Networking e accoglienza. * Ore **19:15**: Inizio puntualissimo. **⚠️** **Per garantire un'esperienza di qualità, accettiamo solo 9 nuovi ospiti per ogni serata.** **Assicurati il tuo posto gratuito ora!** Ti aspettiamo!

Hi, I’m **Ozzy**. I’ve been teaching yoga in Milan for 5 years, bringing together internationals and locals. **How to Join?** Add your name on Meetup. [Message me on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/393500966059?text=Hi%20I%20saw%20your%20weekend%20park%20yoga%20classes%20on%20Meetup%20and%20would%20like%20to%20join) to receive payment details: **Drop-in or discounted class packs available** Your spot is confirmed once payment is completed. **You can see the vibe of the classes here:** Instagram: @ozzyoga.milano **Wednesday Park Yoga in Sempione with Ozzy** Join us for a mindful yoga session in the park **Time:** 19:30 **Duration:** 60 minutes **Language:** English **Level:** All levels Beginner-friendly **Location:** Parco Sempione Exact meeting point will be shared via WhatsApp after booking **Pricing** **Drop-in:** €15 **2 classes:** €28 **4 classes:** €50 All prices are final. Invoices are available upon request. All packs are valid until the end of July Valid for all regular group classes (weekend & future weekday sessions) Packs can be used for classes as they are released on Meetup **Before you come** Bring your mat (or a towel), wear layers for changing weather, and consider water, sun cream, and insect spray. **Cancellation policy** – **More than 24 hours before:** Cancel directly on Meetup → no charge – **Up to 1 hour before the class:** Please message me on WhatsApp → your credit is kept – **Less than 1 hour before, no-show, or no notice:** The class is counted → no refund or credit (no exceptions) *If a class is cancelled due to weather or by the organizer, your credit will not be lost and can be used for another class.* **Safety & Notes** Please listen to your body and practice at your own pace. This class is not suitable for pregnant women. If you have any health concerns, please consult a doctor before joining. By attending, you take responsibility for your own practice. **About me** I’m Ozzy, a certified and Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher. 👉 https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano

**Salita sulla Torre Branca, Apericena Social, Degustazione di vino, Cartomante e DJset** **\- JUST RELAX**, Mercoledì 17 Giugno alle 20,00 ti aspettiamo per una super serata sotto le stelle, un salottino a cielo aperto dove gustarsi un ottimo aperitivo e conoscere tante persone nuove. **A tutti i nostri ospiti regaleremo la salita sulla Torre Branca**, la celebre struttura progettata da Gio Ponti nel 1933, per poter ammirare dai suoi 108,60 metri di altezza una spettacolare vista panoramica a 360 gradi su Milano: dai principali monumenti cittadini ai moderni grattacieli dello skyline meneghino, fino al suggestivo momento in cui, al calare della sera, la città si illumina offrendo uno dei panorami più affascinanti del capoluogo lombardo. **Inoltre**, 1 degustazione di vino in omaggio, la possibilità di consultare il nostro cartomante, etc… **Il tutto nel nuovo estivo del Just Me di Milano** (in caso di maltempo staremo nella zona al coperto). Avremo una zona riservata per il nostro gruppo per fare tante nuove amicizie, conoscersi e passare una bella serata insieme a tanti amici nuovi. **Just Me Milano** Via Camoens, 2 – Milano **Info e prenotazioni:** **Prenotazione obbligatoria, manda un Whatsapp al 347/5686000** **scrivendo: 17just, il tuo nome, età + numero tuoi ospiti** P.S. La direzione del locale si riserva il diritto di selezione all’ingresso Per gli uomini: no maglietta e pantaloni corti o con strappi P.S. Parcheggio in convenzione a 200 m dal locale a 5€ tutta la notte con navetta A/R inclusa **JUST RELAX al JUST ME** **CON SALITA SULLA TORRE BRANCA** Mercoledì 17 Giugno 2026 dalle 20,00 alle 03,00 (all’ingresso dire: PRENOTAZIONE SCONOSCIUTI e nome indicato nella prenotazione) **Costo di 15 euro comprensivo di:** – ingresso – 1 drink – 1 degustazione di vino – Salita gratuita sulla Torre Branca (in caso di pioggia o forte maltempo, la Torre Branca rimarrà chiusa per evidenti ragioni di sicurezza) – grand buffet (aperitivo fino alle 22,30) – Dj set internazionale fino alle 05,00 – ZONA RISERVATA PER I TAVOLI DEL NOSTRO GRUPPO (fino alle 23,00) – presenza del Cartomante per chi desidera un consulto sul proprio futuro Se entri dalle 22,30 alla 01,00: – ingresso con 1 drink: 15,00€ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Vi aspettiamo numerosi!!!!! Mercoledì 17 Giugno 2026 ore 20,00 **Info e prenotazioni: Per poter partecipare alla serata:** **Prenotazione obbligatoria, manda un Whatsapp al 347/5686000** **scrivendo: 17just, il tuo nome, età + numero tuoi ospiti** P.S. La direzione del locale si riserva il diritto di selezione all’ingresso.

Wir können essen, trinken und sprechen. :-) Es gibt viel zu essen :-) Wenn Sie ein Getränk bestellen und vom Buffet essen, kostet es 13 Euro. :-)

🇪🇸 ¡HOLA HISPANOHABLANTES! ¡Estáis más que invitados a conocer gente y pasar un buen rato en el bar Pacino! 🗓️ Fecha: Todos los miércoles ⏰ Hora: A partir de las 19:30 📍 Lugar: Café Pacino (MM Loreto/Lima) 💰 Precio: 11 euro por una bebida y una pequeña bandeja de comida Si hace buen tiempo, estaremos en la terraza; si hace frío, estaremos adentro. ¡No dudéis en preguntar por el evento en Meetup en cuanto lleguéis al Pacino Café! Grupo WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ggq8xTBfTSa8IqKdtSsFo8](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ggq8xTBfTSa8IqKdtSsFo8) Canal de Telegram: [https://t.me/hablamemucho](https://t.me/hablamemucho)

Welcome to the Thursday English Aperitivo! The perfect place to speak in English and meet some interesting people from all over the world. Everyone is welcome to come and join in some conversation whilst enjoying a drink and a bite to eat in a friendly, easy going atmosphere. Don't worry about your level of English, the most important thing is to have fun! My name is Diana and I'm from England I'll be there to help you with your English and make you feel at home. I have been an English teacher in Milan for many years. Just come to Pacino Cafe on Thursday and ask for Diana or the English Aperitivo. I can't wait to meet you! Drink and aperitivo 11 euro

[ITA] Domenica 21 faremo squadra per una serata speciale! 🤝 Unisciti a me per un turno di volontariato presso la mensa della Fondazione Fratelli di San Francesco. ​La mensa non è solo un posto dove si distribuisce cibo, ma un rifugio sicuro basato sulla dignità, l'ascolto e il calore umano. La domenica sera è un momento in cui c'è tantissimo bisogno, perché molte altre strutture in città sono chiuse. ​Cosa faremo? Il cibo viene preparato dai cuochi nella cucina accanto, quindi noi non dovremo cucinare. Il nostro compito sarà fondamentale per la gestione della sala: ci porteranno tutto l'occorrente e noi ci occuperemo di allestire lo spazio prima dell'inizio e poi faremo il servizio diretto di distribuzione della cena agli ospiti. ​Non serve alcuna esperienza precedente: faccio volontariato qui da anni, vi spiegherò tutto io sul posto e faremo il turno insieme dall'inizio alla fine! ​📍 Dove: Via Saponaro, 40, Milano ⏰ Quando: Domenica 21, dalle 17:00 alle 20:00 ​📋 Adempimenti importanti: Prima di iniziare il servizio, è obbligatorio compilare una liberatoria che dovrò inviare alla responsabile della struttura. Ti contatterò privatamente per mandartela! ​⚠️ Nota importante sulla presenza: I posti per questo evento sono contati e preziosi. Se ti iscrivi e poi non ti presenti o disdici all'ultimo, toglierai il posto a un altro volontario e metterai in difficoltà il servizio della mensa. Iscriviti solo se sei sicuro al 100% di partecipare. Grazie per la collaborazione! ​[ENG] This Sunday 21st, let's team up for a meaningful evening! 🤝 Join me for a volunteering shift at the Fratelli di San Francesco soup kitchen. ​This place is much more than just distributing food; it’s a safe haven built on dignity, listening, and human warmth. Sunday evening is a very busy time since many other facilities in the city are closed. ​What will we do? The food is prepared by the chefs in the kitchen next door, so we won't be cooking. Our role is key to managing the dining hall: they will bring us everything needed, and we will set up the space before the service starts and then serve dinner directly to the guests. ​No prior experience is needed! I have been a volunteer here for years, so I will guide you through everything and we will do the whole shift together. ​📍 Where: Via Saponaro, 40, Milan ⏰ When: Sunday 21st, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM 💬 Language: A basic understanding of Italian is helpful to interact with the kitchen staff, but I'll be there to help and translate for you! ​📋 Important Requirements: Before starting the shift, you must fill out a liability waiver/release form (liberatoria) which I need to forward to the center's manager. I will message you privately to send it over! ​⚠️ Important Note on Attendance: Spots for this event are limited and very valuable. If you sign up and then change your mind at the last minute or don't show up, you will take away the spot from another volunteer and impact the kitchen service. Please RSVP only if you are 100% sure you can make it. Thank you for your cooperation! ​[ESP] ¡Este domingo 21 nos uniremos para una tarde muy especial! 🤝 Acompáñame en un turno de voluntariado en el comedor social de la Fondazione Fratelli di San Francesco. ​El comedor no es solo un lugar donde se distribuye comida, sino un refugio seguro basado en la dignidad, la escucha y la calidez humana. El domingo por la tarde es un momento de gran necesidad, ya que muchos otros centros de la ciudad están cerrados. ​¿Qué haremos? La comida la preparan los cocineros en la cocina de al lado, por lo que nosotros no tendremos que cocinar. Nuestra labor será clave para la gestión del comedor: nos traerán todo lo necesario y nos encargaremos de preparar el espacio antes del inicio y luego haremos el servicio directo de distribución de la cena a los asistentes. ​No se necesita experiencia previa: llevo años siendo voluntario aquí, ¡así que yo les explicaré todo allí mismo y haremos el turno juntos de principio a fin! ​📍 Dónde: Via Saponaro, 40, Milán ⏰ Cuándo: Domingo 21, de 17:00 a 20:00 h 💬 Idioma: Un conocimiento básico de italiano es útil para interactuar con el personal de la cocina, ¡pero yo estaré allí para ayudarte y traducir! ​📋 Requisitos importantes: Antes de empezar el servicio, es obligatorio rellenar un documento de exención de responsabilidad (liberatoria) que debo enviar a la responsable del centro. ¡Te escribiré por privado para enviártelo! ​⚠️ Nota importante sobre la asistencia: Las plazas para este evento son limitadas y muy valiosas. Si te apuntas y luego no asistes o cancelas a última hora, le quitarás el sitio a otro voluntario y perjudicarás el servicio del comedor. Por favor, apúntate solo si estás 100% seguro de asistir. ¡Muchas gracias por tu colaboración!

**Pink Night at JustMe Milano: Aperitif, Terrace Party, and Torre Branca Experience** Join the exclusive Pink Night event at JustMe Milano on Saturday 20, June for a sophisticated evening of aperitifs, terrace parties, and a breathtaking Torre Branca Experience. **Event Highlights** **Aperitif at JustMe Milano:** Start your evening with a chic aperitif at JustMe Milano, a stylish venue located in Parco Sempione. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and a selection of gourmet finger foods in a vibrant and elegant setting. **Terrace Party:** Following the aperitif, the night continues on JustMe's panoramic terrace with a lively party featuring live music and DJ sets. Dance the night away under the stars while taking in stunning views of the Milan skyline. **Torre Branca Experience:** One of the evening’s highlights is the exclusive climb up Torre Branca, an iconic 108-meter-high tower built in the 1930s. Experience breathtaking 360-degree views of Milan from the top, offering a unique and memorable perspective of the city. This event is perfect for those seeking a glamorous night out in Milan, blending top-tier entertainment in an exclusive setting. Advance booking is recommended due to limited availability and high demand. **Exclusive Milan Events List – Limited Spots Available** **How much does it cost to participate?** €15 per person with entry from 7:30 PM to 9:15 PM, which includes: – 1 drink + Royal buffet; – 1 ticket to climb Torre Branca, courtesy of Eventi Milano, to admire the Milan skyline from over 100 meters high (in case of rain or bad weather, the Tower will remain closed). Aperitif available until 10:00 PM, with the possibility to climb Torre Branca until midnight. For entries from 9:15 PM to 12:30 AM, the entry fee is €20 per person. Note: The entry fee is paid only once, and you can stay until the venue closes. The reservation is valid for both Friday and Saturday. **Dress Code:** Smart attire is recommended (no shorts, tracksuits, or ripped jeans). Wearing pink is encouraged but not mandatory! **Plan** Royal Buffet aperitif from 7.45pm to 10.15pm Climb Torre Branca from 8.00pm to 00.00am Party at JustMe until 5am **Gust list Milano Expat**

**Start February energized!** Open your eyes, heart and soul and lose yourself in the eyes of a stranger for one minute. Explore a sense of belonging within our community while enjoying a moment of connection with a fellow human being. ►𝗪𝗛𝗬 Explore and express who you are: A human being. 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 When someone approaches us on the street, sometimes there is an incentive to sell something in particular. Yet, in this event, you have the unique opportunity to experience how we connect with each other without any intention. Here, you can feel truly being seen and understood. Experience the joy of human connection. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 Eye contact is a simple form of meditation that allows you to observe your thoughts and feelings with much more clarity. This so called awareness is your gateway to a joyful life. Experience a day full of curiosity, peace and presence. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 For some of us, looking into the eyes of someone can be a difficult, daunting task. Yet it is proven that people looking into the eyes of others are perceived as more confident. This skill can be trained like a muscle. In other words, you are going to feel much more comfortable around other people. Learning this skill can be useful in holding a public speech, a company meeting, at dating or talking with your friends and family. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 Meet open-minded, positive people and connect with all kinds of them. Experience acceptance free of any judgement. Find a safe place where we see commonalities over differences. We are all part of the same family. 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 Nowadays, we are glued to our phones and social media. We, almost by accident, learned to avoid contact with fellow human beings where the generation before us used to have conversations with strangers while riding the tram, bus or train. Many friendships and romantic relationships used to stem from these casual interactions in public life. Let’s solve the problem of the increasing sense of division, isolation and loneliness by coming together and be truly present and communicate with each other, verbally and non-verbally. ►𝗛𝗢𝗪 Choose someone, offer this person to sit in front of you and make yourself comfortable. Bring a blanket or something similar to comfortably sit down. Alternatively, you can do the eye gazing while standing. Look into each others eyes for a minute (or even longer). Enjoy the silence and observe what happens. Expect nothing, yet be open for everything. ►𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 The eye contact experiment is a beautiful and powerful experience that… • offers you to explore human connection through non-verbal communication. • can make your day, and for some people even change their life. • brings people together. ►𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 19th January, from 6:00pm until 8:00 pm. ►𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 Giardini Indro Montanelli Via Palestro, 14, 20121 Milano MI https://maps.app.goo.gl/BHc5ZRpMBBPZJ6iy5 Not sure where we are? Ask in our Whatsapp / Telegram group • Telegram: [https://t.me/+G4lENGEqlkIyZGM0](https://t.me/+G4lENGEqlkIyZGM0) • WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BioB6ALayCLJOnOwKQvmJ8](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BioB6ALayCLJOnOwKQvmJ8) ►𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 • A blanket to sit on • Enough water to drink • Some snacks for the picknick afterwards ► **SUPPORT US** Love what we are doing? Support our movement to defeat loneliness and spread a sense of belonging and community through our unique experiences. We put a lot of love, care, attention, time and resources into our project for the benefit of everyone! Even with just 25, 10 or even 5 CHF you can make a difference. [https://buymeacoffee.com/socialfreedomcrew](https://buymeacoffee.com/socialfreedomcrew) ►𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 If you want to have a better picture about how this Event could be like, just watch the Videos from the following Links: [https://vimeo.com/190622917](https://vimeo.com/190622917) [https://youtu.be/EIlj5xtTYHE](https://youtu.be/EIlj5xtTYHE) [https://youtu.be/nFDeFo2aLmc](https://youtu.be/nFDeFo2aLmc) [https://youtu.be/hIq1v5KFN2c](https://youtu.be/hIq1v5KFN2c) ...or listen to this radio broadcast: [http://bit.ly/what_is_eye_gazing](http://bit.ly/what_is_eye_gazing)

Sabato ho il piacere di invitarvi all' inaugurazione estiva dell'aria club Ci troveremo all'Aria club in piazzale dello sport 14 milano zona san siro dalle 19,45. Gusteremo un ottimo aperitivo a buffet nella nostra area riservata al termine del quale, verso le 22,45 brinderemo con un ottimo spumante 🍾🎉 a seguire ci scateneremo con il dj set di musica revival e commerciale Costo serata 15€ tutto compreso per chi vuole c'è la possibilità di fare l'aperitivo open wine a 20€ (tutto il vino che si vuole fino alle 22,30) Gradita conferma via whatsapp per organizzare tutto al meglio Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

Hi my friends, welcome to "Don't Be Shy!", your favourite international aperitivo 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸🇯🇵🇵🇹. We meet every Friday (Pacino café) from 19:30 so don't worry if you arrive a bit later, we will be there until late. During the evening you will have the opportunity to meet nice people 😉 and speak several languages 😊. Two simple rules to folllow: bring your smile and DON'T BE SHY! 🔴 Photos and videos of the event will be posted on Instagram ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://instagram.com/dontbeshy_milano?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 🔴 Apertivo/first drink 11€ The bar will serve food until 21:30 🔴 Ask for me (Armando) when you arrive. 🔴 You can write me on WhatsApp 3755246023 if needed. what's app group (communication & updates only) >>> https://chat.whatsapp.com/BSMO1uygZxhHWMrVhCJzlr I cannot wait to meet you all ✌🏿, Armando

Bla Bla Milano is the multi language event in the city! Join both locals than expats, talk different languages, and make new connections in a friendly atmosphere. Multiple tables with different languages created on the go! Anyone is welcome, just join us and get your drink! If you are hungry we have a dedicated formula with the place, dish + drink @ 13 euro. See you at Henry's cafe in via Col di Lana, close to Darsena and Navigli, Tram number 3 or metro Porta Genova. Join us at any time and... Bring your friends! Our whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JpPUx7VB0HGBgCcMEUCGmP (please momentarily add an "+" before Info description in order to be accepted)

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. **Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?** In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox. One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread. Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for. **Questions to wrestle with:** * Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving? * Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why? * If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming? * Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection? * And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species? * Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now? As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.

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.

Join us for the Germany vs Ivory Coast World Cup Watch Party in the beer garden at Land Grant. As an outdoor event, it will be dependant on weather. Kick off is at 4:00. (Message me if you are interested in biking to Land Grant from the Grandview area.)

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.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Attire: Bright Colors (We Will Provide the Glow Materials) Click Here For More Videos: [https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17vTa7EuwG/](https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17vTa7EuwG/) The Biggest Salsa Night to hit your mid-week is happening at Latin City Wednesdays with the Annual Glow Party. Get the feel of the Latin Beat as your hips and feet groove the right way. Food & Refreshments will be provided. Viva Dance Columbus (2809 Festival Lane Dublin, OH 43017) 830pm-930pm Cuban Salsa Lessons 930pm-Midnight Open Latin Dance Party 15 With Lesson 10 Just Open Dance Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move Around.

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).