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Many people come to Luxembourg expecting that friendships will happen naturally. Yet months or even years later, they still feel disconnected, lonely or unsure where to start. In this Meetup we'll explore why making friends as an adult can be surprisingly difficult, what gets in the way, and what can actually help. This is not a networking event and it's not therapy. It's a relaxed, honest conversation with other people who may be facing similar challenges. You'll leave with new perspectives, practical ideas and perhaps a few new connections too.

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**Who:** Philosophy Social is a regular philosophical discussion group that is open to anyone with intellectual curiosity and would love to expand their horizons through dialogue. No previous philosophical experience necessary. **Where**: Nuuk coffee shop (ex Gruppetto) **Duration**: 90 min **What to expect**: *"Cogito Ergo Sum"* We are kicking off the series focusing on Descartes - Meditations on First Philosophy. We will have 7 sessions during which we will discuss specific sections with pre-defined questions/themes. If you miss one or some of the sessions? No problem - as long as you read the relevant section, do join us! **Details for first sync (out of 7):** Our First sync (out of 7) will focus on setting the context, Descartes' project, his intended audience, and his communication strategy by reading the Introduction/preface and the dedication to the theological faculty of the Sorbonne. ## Reading order 1. Optional: *Le Libraire au Lecteur* — “The Bookseller/Publisher to the Reader” Note: French publication context, not part of the core Latin sequence. 1. *Sapientissimis Clarissimisque Viris Sacrae Facultatis Theologiae Parisiensis Decano et Doctoribus* “Dedication to the Dean and Doctors of the Faculty of Theology of Paris” 1. *Praefatio ad Lectorem* “Preface to the Reader” 1. *Synopsis sex sequentium Meditationum* “Synopsis of the following six Meditations” **Discussion will focus on:** \* What Descartes aims to achieve with the Meditations. \* Why he addresses the Sorbonne and how he tries to win their support. \* Which parts of the introduction feel strategic, modern, or outdated today? **How it works:** 1. Check-in (5–10 min): Discuss what was difficult or striking in the reading. 1. Close reading (20–30 min): Read 1–2 key passages together and clarify terms. 1. Discussion (30–40 min): Use guiding questions and link abstract arguments to examples. 1. Wrap-up (5–10 min): Share one takeaway sentence and confirm reading for the next session. **House keeping rules:** We strive to offer a safe space for people to share thought-provoking conversations that will hopefully stay with you even after : ) **1\. Come prepared:** Read the relevant sections for the sync ahead of time **2\. Think for yourself** (no chatgpt take aways!) **3\. Every voice should be heard:** Don't cut people off but also ensure everyone speaks succinctly to ensure everyone has a chance to speak **4\. Keep it polite and civilized** \- It's not a debate competition to win\. **Want to continue the discussions even further?** No problem - join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HkrhazfVXolFUc2cjoCAv6?mode=gi_t

⚡ **Circle** by **AI & Coffee — Luxembourg's In-Person AI Community** AI is moving faster than any of us can keep up with alone. The best way to make sense of it — and stay ahead of it — is by getting in the same room as people who are just as obsessed with it as you are. That is exactly what AI & Coffee is about. We are bringing together Luxembourg's most curious, creative and driven minds for an afternoon of open, honest and energising conversations about artificial intelligence — not in theory, but in practice. No slides. No pitches. No pressure. Just real people, real ideas and real connections over great coffee. ☕🤖 *** 📅 **Sunday 7 June \| 15:00 – 17:00** 📍 **Haerz,** [44 Grand-Rue, 1660 Ville-Haute Luxembourg](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47954fcdf0e202e1:0x46088203fe8a3611?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) *** ☕ **What we will talk about** AI & Coffee is an open conversation — guided by curiosity and driven by the people in the room. Expect discussions around: * What is actually happening in AI right now — the real breakthroughs, the real hype * Tools, projects and experiments people are building and testing * Practical AI use cases across industries — finance, marketing, tech, healthcare and more * Ideas, feedback and fresh perspectives from people at different stages of their AI journey Feel free to bring your laptop if you want to show something you are working on. Some of the best conversations at our last event started with someone sharing their screen. 💡 *** 👥 **Who is this for?** Developers and engineers building with AI Founders and entrepreneurs exploring AI for their business Investors and mentors looking to understand what is coming Researchers and students at the forefront of AI Creatives experimenting with AI tools Corporate professionals curious about AI's impact on their industry And anyone who simply cannot stop thinking about where AI is heading If AI excites, challenges or intrigues you — you belong here. *** ✨ **What to expect** A warm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere where everyone has a seat at the table. Our host will kick things off with a few conversation sparks and the latest AI highlights — then the rest is yours. Meet, talk, connect and exchange freely. No commitment. No agenda. No pressure. Just the kind of afternoon that leaves you energised, inspired and already looking forward to the next one. *** 🎉 **The only cost is your own coffee or drink.** Bring your curiosity, your ideas and an open mind — and let's keep building one of the most exciting AI communities in Luxembourg. 🇱🇺 👉 Register now — spots are limited and they go fast!

*Full Plate: A Wellbeing Brunch for Dads* 5 June & 21 June 2026 | 10:30–12:30 Fatherhood is full — full of joy, full of change, and sometimes full of things we don't quite know how to say out loud. This informal brunch is a space for dads to come together, share experiences, and feel a little less alone in it all. There's plenty of room for whatever's on your mind. No advice-giving, no pressure — just good food, honest chat, and a genuinely supportive space. Facilitated by Johanna, a qualified wellbeing professional, the group is a peer support environment — not therapy — with signposting to local services where helpful. Open to all dads.

Are you someone who is local (or a westerner who has lived in the city for a while, understand the local culture and speak the local language) and are confident when meeting new people of different backgrounds and cultures? We’re looking for a lively friendly host to manage some of our weekly Fastfriends meetups in your city. As a host, your role would be to: ✨ Welcome members and make them feel comfortable ✨ Encourage conversations and help people connect \- direct and manage our fastfriending socialising format ✨ Keep the energy positive and the fast friending event flowing smoothly \- manage the event relationship with the venue What is in it for you? \- this is a volunteer role but we give you an expense allowance to cover some of your expenses\. \- ⁠you get exposure to the local and international community and can make a positive contribution \- ⁠you get experience with meeting new people\,running social events and managing groups\. We would love to hear from you. Please write a quick message to Dan at ‪+44 7715705005‬ and let's chat.

We are happy to extend our invitation to one and all to join the Luxembourg Shivyog Forum events every Sunday from 9.00 am to 11.15 am. Shivyog Forum is a platform of positive and like-minded people, interested in spiritual growth, self-healing and self-awareness. Every week, through virtual videos, Avdhoot Baba Shivanand ji blesses and shares the Divine sacred secrets and knowledge through discourses, guided sacred meditations, chanting of Mantras and Bhajans for overall life transformation. This helps the Forum members to progress in their spiritual journey, in establishing deeper connection with one’s inner being, in ability to forgive and love others, in improved emotional and physical health, mental peace, healthy relationship leading to the awakening and purification of the body mind and soul. If you wish to get connected with the Avdhoota and practice deep healing meditations, kriyas and bhajans that can change your life, you are warmly welcome to become a member and join us! Yearly membership fee is a nominal US$ 50 to be paid directly to India to the Shivyog Ashram but your are welcome to attend the first Forum event free.

Join a relaxed women’s Pilates session in the park 🧘‍♀️🌳 A free, community-led session focused on strength, stretching, and wellbeing — suitable for all levels ✨ *I finished a teacher course and currently working towards my Pilates certification — Instagram @herluxembourg https://www.instagram.com/herluxembourg?igsh=eHhlb2dmYm44dGVi&utm_source=qr

Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Do you feel introverted when you are in a group setting? Are you shy? Do other people have more fun than you do? There are simple life hacks you can use to improve your connection to others and improve your social life. Talking is one thing. Truly connecting is altogether another. It's the whole experience of connecting with people and forming relationships. It includes the joy, understanding, and love formed among people. * In our meetings, you will learn: * A simple life hack to increase your liking and tolerance of other people, or even of yourself! * How to become more interested and enjoy conversations with people. * How to be comfortable in social settings. * How to be yourself * How to become more extroverted and, * How to make connections with people. Feeling lonely, isolated, or bored? This local meeting is exactly what you need! Come join us! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!

Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###