Study Group

**Aquesta activitat té un aforament limitat i les places s'assignen a través del sistema d'inscripció de Meetup. Les places obtingudes es reservaran fins al dia de la trobada al moment en què el grup hagi seleccionat el tema de debat. Si arribeu més tard d'aquell moment, la vostra plaça podrà ser cedida a una altra persona.** Hola i benvinguts al nostre proper Meetup de filosofia de Sòcrates Cafè! Vols una comprensió més profunda de tu mateix i del món? Valores el diàleg profund, honest i respectuós? Si és així, aquesta trobada serà molt interessant per a tu. Es tracta d'una reunió bilingüe; on podrem intervenir tant en català com en espanyol. **ON ENS TROBEM?** Café de l'Opera (NOMES 3 ABRIL!) **QUAN ENS TROBEM** Els divendres de 19:15 a 20:45 Si us plau, arribeu a temps. Començarem puntualment **QUANTES PERSONES ENS REUNIM** Es proposen sessions amb aforaments diversos, de manera que el nombre d'assistents pot variar cada setmana **QUÈ PASSA A LES REUNIONS** A cada reunió tenim una discussió utilitzant el mètode socràtic:[ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_metho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method)d. Fem, responem i discutim preguntes i idees per estimular el pensament crític i ampliar les nostres perspectives amb alguns conceptes i pensaments en els quals mai hem pensat. L'objectiu principal d'aquestes trobades és enriquir-nos amb les perspectives dels altres, i no convèncer els altres sobre les nostres perspectives. Les reunions són sobre les nostres pròpies filosofies de la vida i no necessàriament el que els grans filòsofs i acadèmics han dit o escrit. No és un club de debat ni una plataforma per fer proselitisme. En canvi, posem èmfasi en qüestionar, tenir una mentalitat oberta i desafiar les nostres pròpies suposicions mentre escoltem i respectem les opinions compartides per altres persones. Una reunió de Sòcrates Cafè es considera un èxit quan els participants surten de la discussió amb moltes més preguntes de les que tenien al principi **QUINS TEMES ES DISCUTEIXEN A LES REUNIONS** Els participants suggereixen temes al principi de cada reunió. Després votem i triem el tema més popular per discutir-lo. No és necessària una formació acadèmica en filosofia; només es requereix entusiasme per intercanviar idees i punts de vista. Alguns exemples de temes escollits a reunions anteriors \- Per quins ideals val la pena morir \- Per què mai estem satisfets \- Per què els éssers humans estem informats que la societat va malament i els líders també estan ben informats\, i no obstant això les coses continuen igual \- És necessària la identitat \- Quin és el preu ètic i l'avarícia \- Què és la postveritat \- Com és possible que les persones a les societats democràtiques estiguin tan obsessionades pel poder? \(Desig de ser diferent\, millor\, més fort que els altres\)\- Què és l'amistat **QUI POT PARTICIPAR EN AQUEST MEETUP** Qualsevol persona és més que benvinguda a unir-se a les nostres trobades. Aquests events reuneixen persones de diferents orígens i cultures, tot i que no és obligatori tenir formació filosòfica. Els nostres participants habituals són persones que tenen desig d'una comprensió més profunda de si mateixos i del món. Persones que valoren el diàleg profund, honest i respectuós

📲💬 Join our Whatsapp group: General group https://chat.whatsapp.com/JqJz9mMH7M8F4TAbYrUZGt?s=cl&p=i&ilr=2 (only for Girls) https://chat.whatsapp.com/CT9n6mPS5Me7STyeLho6LQ?s=cl&p=i&ilr=2 JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR FREE PARTY INFO https://chat.whatsapp.com/L7CsDxU9Fel96XJrXYa1DH New IG account https://www.instagram.com/barcelona_social_event2024_?utm_source=qr This is a new social event//Make New Friends & Speak and Learn languages Whether you're new to Barcelona or just traveling to Barcelona, meetup is a fantastic way to meet people! Every weekend our event is full of lively people who are just there to meet new friends and have a good time. We are collaborating with a bunch of hostels and Lots of the guests from the hostel will join the bar as well!! This FRIDAY we’ll meet at RED GARTER(Pg. de Colom, 23, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona) It is located in one of the best areas of Barcelona, in EIXAMPLE Bar has a lively, friendly atmosphere and a soundtrack to match, making it one of the best nights-out in town. Come and meet all new people from around the world 📲💬 Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JqJz9mMH7M8F4TAbYrUZGt?s=cl&p=i&ilr=2 Este es un nuevo evento social//Haz nuevos amigos y habla y aprende idiomas Ya seas nuevo en Barcelona o simplemente estés viajando a Barcelona, ¡meetup es una forma fantástica de conocer gente! Cada fin de semana nuestro evento está lleno de gente animada que simplemente está ahí para conocer nuevos amigos y pasar un buen rato. ¡Estamos colaborando con varios albergues y muchos de los huéspedes del albergue también se unirán al bar! Este VIERNES nos encontramos en RED GARTER(Pg. de Colom, 23, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona) Está ubicado en una de las mejores zonas de Barcelona, en EIXAMPLE Aqui tiene un ambiente animado y agradable y una banda sonora a la altura, lo que la convierte en una de las mejores salidas nocturnas de la ciudad. Ven y conoce gente nueva de todo el mundo.

In this session, we explore the figure of the intellectual, the belletrist who rose from a position of suspicion and ridicule to become, through the written word, a force capable of defending democracy and shaping our collective moral consciousness. Along the way, we'll consider a curious paradox: how well-written fiction in an imaginary book can profoundly shape our perception of reality, and, with it, our judgment and decisions as individuals and as a society. Turning from fiction to fact, one historical and canonical case study will help us examine how critical thinking and the courageous intervention of intellectuals helped a society confront its own prejudices, biases, conspiracies, and fallacies, and in doing so, helped save its democracy and uphold its universal values. We will then turn to the evolution of relentless technology, from the Belle Époque to today, to ask what has changed in the power and influence of the 'man of letters' vis-à-vis the technologies we've developed, and what risks we now face, more than ever, as cracks in our democracies widen through a consciousness increasingly compromised by shady influencers. This talk is the second in a three-part series examining how new technologies, cultural intermediaries, and information systems shape our beliefs in subtle but consequential ways. Each talk stands on its own and requires no prior attendance. This session will be led by Eyal. Bring wine/beer/drinks/food/snacks/whatever to share. **Our events fill up very quickly. To avoid missing out on future events, join the WhatsApp group via this link:** [https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5](https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5) Press the buzzer marked Semi sotano 2 to be let in. It's down the stairs, first door on the right. Image: *Zola, Insulted* by Henry de Groux 1898, oil on canvas.

# **Join Our Fun Spanish Conversation Group!** ### **Speak • Practise • Improve — With Native Spanish Teachers** ## **Have fun speaking and practising Spanish in the heart of Barcelona (Sagrada Familia)** Our Spanish Conversation Group is perfect for anyone who wants to **speak more confidently**, improve fluency, and enjoy real conversations in a friendly, relaxed environment. Whether you’re new in the city, living here long‑term, or just visiting, this group helps you **meet people, practise naturally, and learn Spanish the way it’s really spoken**. ## ✨ **What you’ll experience** * Small, friendly groups * Real conversation practice * Native teachers from Spain & Latin America * Corrections in pronunciation, vocabulary & grammar * Weekly topics that are fun, useful and easy to talk about * A warm, international atmosphere * A beautiful central location near **Sagrada Familia** ## 📍 **Barcelona – Central Location (Sagrada Familia)** Our sessions take place just a few minutes from the iconic Sagrada Familia — easy to reach, safe, and surrounded by cafés, restaurants and great energy. ## 🗓️ **Every Friday – 19:00 to 20:30** 💶 **Price:** 9 € per person 👥 **Small groups (max. 8 people)** Perfect for speaking a lot and receiving personal attention. ## 📚 **Weekly conversation topics** Each week we explore new themes such as: * Daily life & practical Spanish * Travel, culture & food * News & current events * Art, cinema & music * Work, business & professional Spanish * Latin American culture * Fun social topics to help you speak naturally To receive this week’s topic list, send a WhatsApp message with: 👉 **“TOPICS LIST”** 📲 **614 26 50 37** ## 🌍 **More Spanish activities** We also organise social events, cultural meetups and activities for anyone who wants to **speak Spanish in real-life situations**. To receive our **weekly list of free activities**, send: 👉 **“FREE ACTIVITIES”** ## 📲 **Reserve your place** Send a WhatsApp with: **Spanish Conversation Group + Friday + Name & nationality+ Date** 📞 **614 26 50 37** **Thanks Carolina**

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## **Have fun speaking and practising English with native teachers.** Meet friendly people, improve your confidence, and enjoy real conversations in English — all in a relaxed, social atmosphere. **¿Te gustaría practicar tu inglés y divertirte?** ### **Grupos de CONVERSACIÓN en INGLÉS con profesor nativo** Únete a nuestros **English Conversation Groups**, ideales para personas que quieren **hablar, practicar y mejorar su inglés** en un ambiente **relajado, social y divertido**. Todas nuestras sesiones están dirigidas por **profesores nativos** y cuentan con **correcciones de pronunciación, vocabulario y gramática** para ayudarte a mejorar de forma natural mientras conversas. ## ✨ **Qué hacemos en cada sesión** * Conversaciones reales y dinámicas * Correcciones personalizadas * Actividades prácticas y temas actuales * Ambiente social, amable y sin presión * Profesores nativos de UK y USA **Grupo máximo: 8 personas** Para que todos hablen, practiquen y reciban atención individual. ## 🗓️ **Cada VIERNES – 19:00h a 20:30h** 📍 Barcelona (zona céntrica) 💶 **Precio:** 9 € por persona ## 📚 **Temas de este viernes** Cada clase tiene **temas nuevos**, como: noticias actuales, conversaciones del día a día, inglés comercial, economía, medicina, literatura, historia, arte, música, cine, viajes, deportes y mucho más. Para recibir la **lista de temas**, envíanos un WhatsApp con: 👉 **“LISTA DE TEMAS”** 📲 614 26 50 37 ## 🌍 **Más actividades en inglés** También organizamos eventos y actividades para personas que quieren **hablar y practicar inglés** en un ambiente internacional. Para recibir nuestra **lista semanal de actividades gratuitas**, envía: 👉 **“ACTIVIDADES GRATIS”** ## 📲 **Reserva tu plaza** Envía un WhatsApp con: **English Conversation Class + FRIDAY + Name + Date** 📞 614 26 50 37

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) MENORES DE 45. 🤩❤️🍹VIERNES BIRRAS EN LA CERVECERÍA, HACER AMIGOS/AS SINGLES NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PRO VIERNES BIRRAS PARA ENCONTRARNOS PARA IR A BEBER UNA CERVEZA ARTESANAL Y HACER NUEVAS AMISTADES EN EL EVENTO. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO VIERNES BIRRAS DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA DONDE LOS ASISTENTES SE PONEN DE ACUERDO PARA ENCONTRARSE. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

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**Scientific Paper Reading Club: What**: PRAGMA: Revolut Foundation Model https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.08649 **Summary**: We'll discuss a paper about a new kind of foundation model for banking. Instead of building separate models for fraud detection, credit scoring, customer engagement, and dozens of other tasks, the authors train a single model that learns a general representation of a person's financial behavior and reuse it everywhere. **Meeting Details:** 🗣 **Presenter:** Maksim Ostroukhov 💬 **Language of the meeting:** English 🎟 **Entrance donation:** 10 eur 📍 **Location:** Maui coworking (Note: For some reason, Meetup maps sometimes wrongly point to other addresses. Here is the exact address: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/fjx9t4zG8GnEmXLr9?g_st=ac](https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmaps.app.goo.gl%2Ffjx9t4zG8GnEmXLr9%3Fg_st%3Dac) ) Looking forward to a great discussion this Saturday!

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Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUP IR A LA SALA EL COL.LECIONISTA EN EL BARRIO DE GRACIA EL SABADO POR LA NOCHE A ESCUCHAR MÚSICA EN DIRECTO, BAILAR Y HACER NUEVOS AMIGOS Y AMIGAS SINGLES DE BARCELONA CON LOS QUE COMPARTIMOS EL INTERÉS POR LA MÚSICA. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PRO DISCO & TARDEO JOVENES O EL CHAT PRO BAILA ROCK O EL CHAT PRO QUEDADAS VARIAS. ACTIVAREMOS GRUPO WHATSAPP CONCIERTOS PARA FACILITAR ENCONTRARNOS TODOS. NOS VAMOS A BAILAR EL SABADO POR LA NOCHE ¿TE APUNTAS?. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE LOS CHATS PROS DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

Hola a todos!! Traemos una conferencia muy interesante dada la época en la que vivimos. La era de la información actual nos ha llevado a un continuo flujo de noticias y acontecimientos que nos desbordan y colapsan nuestra capacidad de conocer, comprender, aplicar e integrar. Y al mismo tiempo, un fenómeno que está llevándonos a la confusión es la información falsa ( fake news ) que nos diluvia constantemente haciendo que entremos en disonancias cognitivas y distorsiones de la percepción de la realidad. En esta conferencia vamos a poner el foco en cómo poder reconocer las fuentes del conocimiento y tener un criterio personal más adecuado para la vida y el día a día. Partiremos de las antiguas enseñanzas e iremos viajando a través del tiempo hasta nuestro presente e iremos a debatir sobre las posibilidades de futuro. Será un viaje divertido y ameno!! Ponente: Jorge Martínez, KinesiólogoHolístico, Constelador Familiar y PsicoTarot. Sábado 20 de Junio a las 19h. Restaurante Nova Galicia , C/ Calabria 224 Metro L-5 Entenza.

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[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).

# 🎈 Zoom Speed Dating: Columbus Singles, One Night _An evening of face-to-face Zoom rounds, Columbus singles your speed, and your matches landing in your inbox by morning._ **How it all works:** 1. Sign up and answer a few quick personality questions 2. Hop onto Zoom right as we kick off 3. Chat one-on-one through guided rounds 4. Wake up to your mutual matches in your inbox --- **Pick your group below and you're in:** 💘 **Ages 18-32** → [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=18-32&face_v=9.0) 💘 **Ages 30-46** → [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=30-46&face_v=9.0) 💘 **Ages 40-58** → [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=40-58&face_v=9.0) 💘 **Ages 55+** → [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=55+&face_v=9.0) > ⚠️ Don't get caught out: RSVP alone won't seat you. Register via your age group and take the quiz to hold your place. Spots go fast. **Show up curious — the rest is on us. 🌃**

Join us every other Wednesday during the summer at 5:30pm at Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground. Starts Wednesday June 17th. **Agenda** 5:30-6:15 Kids Play & Dad's Meet 6:15-6:45 Snacks & Father/Son Men's Group Circle \- Simple intro Round \- What are Dad & Son working on? \- Various Topics for Fathers and Sons\(What does it mean to be a man? Etc\.\) 6:45-7 Close. Go get food or keep playing. Mario will lead this group and hold the space. Generally, it is a laid-back, open group that can be modified to accommodate those who show up. If people want to go get dinner after, we can :) It's all about making friends and building a positive community. Mario has led men's groups for several years, sponsored by Speak Your Mind, an Ohio Non-Profit organization with a focus on men's mental well-being. Click here to learn more about SYM: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind). All events are non-denominational and donation-based. No one will be turned away for their beliefs or financial position. Suggested donation is $5 per family per meeting (Covers the cost of meetup). **Donation link**: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind **Liability Waiver** to fill out before your first event (Required). This covers the non-profit in the event of any accidents. https://form.jotform.com/242207035182144 Contact Mario with any questions: 808-855-8831 Address: 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road Columbus, OH 43081 Follow signs to the back of the park (Inclusive Playground)

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.

**🥳 A Night of Columbus Speed Dating — Your Couch Is Invited** > It's speed dating, made comfortable — Columbus singles, your sofa, and Zoom doing all the heavy lifting. **Here's your roadmap:** 🔹 Drop your details and zip through a quick personality quiz 🔹 Log into Zoom right at go-time 🔹 Cycle through short one-on-ones with Columbus singles 🔹 Check your inbox tomorrow — your matches will be waiting --- **Select your age group to lock in a place:** 🔸 **Ages 18-32** → [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=german-conversation-circle-sparks-new-friendships&ar=18-32&face_v=9.0) 🔸 **Ages 30-46** → [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=german-conversation-circle-sparks-new-friendships&ar=30-46&face_v=9.0) 🔸 **Ages 40-58** → [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=german-conversation-circle-sparks-new-friendships&ar=40-58&face_v=9.0) 🔸 **Ages 55+** → [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=german-conversation-circle-sparks-new-friendships&ar=55+&face_v=9.0) _Fair warning: RSVP here is just a follow, not a registration. Your seat is only locked once you sign up and finish the quiz. Places are finite._ --- Log on, chat, and see what happens. ⚡