Japanese & English Language Exchange

🇫🇷 Bonjour ! J’espère que tout le monde va bien ! 😁 Nous revoilà pour un événement d’échange de Langue Franco-Anglais et de la bonne humeur : * Dimanche à "Les Berthom" : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris à 18H00, prix de la participation à 10€. Proche des stations République(Métro 3, 5, 8, 9, 11) et Oberkampf(Métro 5, 9). Une boisson vous sera offerte parmi la carte du bar ! 🍻 L’entrée au bar se fait à partir de 17H50. Le concept de l’événement est celui qui suit : * La durée totale de l’événement est de 2 heures, divisée en 3 sessions. À chaque session, des tables de 4 ou 5 personnes seront composées, avec au minimum 2 Français et 2 Étrangers par table. Et pendant cette session, il y aura 15 minutes de conversation en Français et 15 minutes de conversation en Anglais. À la fin de chaque session, les tables changent afin de vous faire rencontrer d’autres personnes ! Nos événements ont pour but de favoriser les échanges linguistiques, culturels et la création de liens sociaux amicaux et/ou professionnels ! Nos événements n’ont pas pour vocations d’être des speed-dating, nous trouvons cela important de le préciser et nous serons strict sur le respect de cette mention. ^^ En espérant vous voir très bientôt ! 🇬🇧 Hello ! We hope everyone’s doing good ! 😁 We're back for a French & English language exchange event : * Sunday at "Les Berthom" : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris, starting at 6:00PM. For a 10€ fee. Close to the Metro station République (Métro 3, 5, 8, 9 & 11) and Oberkampf (Métro 5 & 9). A drink will be offered from the Bar's Menu !🍻 We’ll start the check-in at 5:50PM. The concept of the event is : * The whole event lasts 2 hours, subdivided in 4 sessions of 30 minutes. In each session, tables of 4 to 8 persons will be formed equally between foreigners and French (2/3 Foreigners and 2/3 French). In these sessions, there will be 15 minutes of French conversation followed by 15 minutes of English conversation. At the end of the 30 minutes, we’ll switch the tables and you’ll be placed on a new table with new persons (Hence, you’ll meet at least 9 to 12 different persons in an event) ! The purpose of the event is mainly focused on the language and cultural exchange, on top of creating friendly and professional links ! These events are not intended to be speed-datings, which is important to be precise and we plan to be strict about this point. ^^ We hope to see you soon !

🏉 TALK D’AVANT-MATCH + DIFFUSION EN DIRECT France – Angleterre · Tournoi des Six Nations Féminin — She Runs The Game, c’est un projet né d’une conviction simple : regarder du sport féminin, ça se fait mieux ensemble. On organise des événements conviviaux dans des bars parisiens — un talk d’avant-match avec une invitée du monde sportif, puis la diffusion collective du match dans une ambiance chaleureuse et accessible à toutes et tous. — 🎙 NOTRE INVITÉE : SHANNON IZAR Internationale française, médaillée d’argent aux Jeux Olympiques de Tokyo 2021, Shannon Izar a traversé plus d’une décennie au sommet du rugby féminin français — entre le XV et le 7. Elle sera avec nous pour un talk d’avant-match d’une trentaine de minutes : comment le rugby féminin a changé, ce que la Coupe du Monde 2025 a déclenché, et ce que ça fait de vivre cette transformation de l’intérieur. Pas une conférence — une vraie discussion, vivante et incarnée. — 📅 DIMANCHE 17 MAI 2026 ⏰ 16h00 — Ouverture des portes 🎙 16h30 — Talk avec Shannon Izar 📺 17h45 — Diffusion en direct : France – Angleterre (Six Nations) 📍 Kawaa Daumesnil — 24 avenue Daumesnil, Paris 12e 🎟 ENTRÉE LIBRE — Que tu sois fan de rugby, curieux·se de sport féminin, ou simplement en quête d’une bonne ambiance un dimanche après-midi — tu es à ta place ici. On vous attend 🖤 She Runs The Game 📸 @she_runs_the_game

Hey expats, polyglots, locals! *Special Offer Alert: Only €25 for these 2 trips!* 🔥 Since we still have many spots available for these 2 trips, we’re launching a special promotion at a super low price : 🍾 Saturday, May 16 – Champagne Day Trip – only €25 https://expatstraveltogether.com/trip/may-16-2026-champagne/ 🎨 Sunday, May 17 – Giverny Day Trip – only €25 https://expatstraveltogether.com/trip/may-17-2026-giverny/ spots are limited

🥾 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘩**-**𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘉𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘪𝘬𝘦 **–** 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵**-**𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯**-**𝘦𝘯**-**𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘦 **→** 𝘗𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘺 **Sunday, May 17, 2026 – 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM** – Step out of the city and into the forest. 👉 **Book your spot: [Bilingual Hike – Official booking page](https://club-international.org/event/bilingual-hike-forest-saint-germain-en-laye/)** 🚨 Limited spots 🇬🇧 (𝘌𝘕𝘎𝘓𝘐𝘚𝘏 𝘝𝘌𝘙𝘚𝘐𝘖𝘕) (𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘯ç𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘪-𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘴) What if your next great conversation happened between the trees? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁-𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻-𝗲𝗻-𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲, 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘆 — a landscape steeped in history, where French kings once hunted. Walking, talking, and discovering one of the most beautiful natural spaces near Paris. ✨ **Highlights of the day:** * Ancient woodland, open clearings and forest trails * The Château du Val and the peaceful Mare aux Canes * The Abbey and the collegiate church of Poissy, where Saint Louis was baptised * Bilingual conversations (French & English) all along the route * Shared picnic to keep the conversations going 🌍 **An international experience**: a relaxed, multicultural atmosphere throughout the day. 💬 **English in the morning, French in the afternoon** – a relaxed bilingual format that lets you practise naturally, without pressure. 🚶 **Easy & accessible**: 15,5km walk, suitable for everyone – hiking or comfortable sports shoes recommended. 🚂 **Easy access from Paris**: RER to Maisons-Laffitte – Navigo pass valid. 👉 *Curious to know more?* ➡ **Register & discover the full programme: [French-English Hike in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye](https://club-international.org/event/bilingual-hike-forest-saint-germain-en-laye/)** ⚠ 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 "𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥" 𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘱 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘕𝘖𝘛 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 👉 Only registrations via the official link are valid. 💸 **Practical Info** * Member €8 / Non-member €12 * After May 13: €15 for all * Departure: **Maisons-Laffitte Station · RER A · 10:30 am** * Bring your picnic and a water bottle 👉 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 (𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵, 𝘦𝘵𝘤.) 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬. ——\*—— 🇫🇷 (𝘝𝘌𝘙𝘚𝘐𝘖𝘕 𝘍𝘙𝘈𝘕Ç𝘈𝘐𝘚𝘌) Et si votre prochaine belle conversation commençait entre les arbres ? 𝙇𝙚 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙖̀ 𝙪𝙣𝙚 𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚́𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙚𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙚 15,5 𝙠𝙢 𝙖̀ 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙡𝙖 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚̂𝙩 𝘿𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩-𝙂𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣-𝙚𝙣-𝙇𝙖𝙮𝙚, 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙦𝙪'𝙖̀ 𝙋𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙮 — un paysage chargé d'histoire royale, là où les rois de France chassaient. Marchez, conversez et découvrez l'un des plus beaux espaces naturels aux portes de Paris. ✨**Au fil du parcours :** * Sous-bois, grandes clairières et sentiers forestiers * Le Château du Val et la bucolique Mare aux Canes * L'Enclos de l'Abbaye et la collégiale de Poissy, où fut baptisé saint Louis * Échanges bilingues (français & anglais) tout au long du parcours * Pique-nique partagé pour prolonger les discussions 🌍 **Une ambiance internationale** : conviviale et multiculturelle tout au long de la journée. 💬 **Anglais le matin, français l'après-midi** – un format bilingue détendu pour progresser naturellement, sans pression. 🚶 **Accessible à tous** : 15,5 km, chaussures de randonnée ou de sport recommandées. 🚂 **Accès facile depuis Paris** : RER jusqu'à Maisons-Laffitte – pass Navigo valable. 👉 Envie d'en savoir plus ? ➡ **Inscription & programme complet : [Randonnée franco-anglaise dans la forêt de Saint-Germain-en-Laye](https://club-international.org/event/bilingual-hike-forest-saint-germain-en-laye/)** ⚠ 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘳 « 𝘑𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘦 » 𝘴𝘶𝘳 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘱 𝘯𝘦 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴 𝘷𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 👉 Seules les inscriptions via le lien officiel sont prises en compte. 💸 **Infos pratiques** * Members / Membres : **8 €** * Non-members / Non-membres : **12 €** * Après le 13 mai : 15 € pour tous * Départ : **Gare de Maisons-Laffitte · RER A · 10h30** * Prévoir pique-nique et gourde 👉 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘥é𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶é𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘳è𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘭. *** Pour adhérer au Club International des Jeunes à Paris et participer à toutes nos activités visitez notre site. / To join the Club International des Jeunes in Paris and take part in all our activities, visit our website : [Club International](https://club-international.org/nous-rejoindre/). 💛 Vous pouvez contribuer à notre mission éducative et culturelle en faisant un don ici : [https://club-international.org/don-club-international-de-paris/](https://club-international.org/don-club-international-de-paris/) Chaque don donne droit à un reçu fiscal permettant de déduire 60 % de son montant de vos impôts. / Support our educational and cultural work by making a donation here: 🔗 [https://club-international.org/don-club-international-de-paris/](https://club-international.org/don-club-international-de-paris/) Every contribution counts! If you pay taxes in France, your donation comes with an official tax receipt — and 60% of your gift is tax-deductible. *** 🗺 𝗩𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗲𝘇 𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶 𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗺𝗲́𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘂𝘅 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘀 : / You can also find us on our cultural social media: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clubinternationaldeparis/) \| [Page Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058796061461) \| [Groupe Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2232689231) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/club-international-de-paris/) \| [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@ClubInternationaldeParis) 𝕃'𝕖́𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕡𝕖 𝕕𝕦 ℂ𝕝𝕦𝕓 𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕖 ℙ𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕤 🤗

🍩🍰 Let's have a weekly deep talk in an intimate Parisian café, share a drink and have a good time with like-minded, lovely and chill people. 🥂☕ We're here to sip life in a childish, simple and non-serious way. 🙃 When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation? Or deepened your relationship with someone in your life? It's not easy to have a deep conversation. While small talk, which is typically casual and light-hearted, can help break the ice, it may not necessarily help you form a deep, emotional connection with someone. Whether it's with your friends, family, colleagues or romantic partners, having meaningful conversations is important for creating strong bonds. "Meaningful conversations help us understand ourselves and those around us better. They involve sharing important aspects of ourselves and actively listening, validating and connecting with others." We believe that a happy and healthy life is built on beautiful relationships and that loneliness kills us. That's it. It's not the number of friends that counts, it's the quality of the relationship. ✅ This group is adressed to : ● People who want to build deep, genuine and caring relationships in a small group that looks the same, where they feel comfortable and emotionally safe to talk emotionally and get intimate about anything in their lives. ● Simple, loving, kind, hyper/sensitive and lovely people who spend a lot of time in their bubble thinking about the meaning of life, passionate about personal development, philosophy, meaningful conversations, debates .... ⛔ Please don't subscribe if : ● You don't see yourself in the group's aims and beliefs. ● You're travelling for a short period of time and don't live or intend to live in Paris. ● You are not sure if you will be able to come, please update your status to allow others on the waiting list to join. An absence without notice will result in an irrevocable ban. Progress : ● ❗ For reservations, I'll send you a private Meetup message at least 5 hours before the meeting to confirm your reservation. If I don't receive a reply 2 hours before the meeting, I will send you a second message to let you know that you will be replaced by someone on the waitlist. ● 💚 We keep the session small, cosy and relaxed in a quiet place, prioritising regularity to encourage intimacy, connection, listening and speaking. (\~ 5/6 people) ● 🔖 On arrival, if you feel comfortable, you will be suggested to choose and associate several drawn Feelings and Needs cards to express how you really feel at the moment, to talk about ourselves and communicate effectively. ● 📝 The best way to make progress is to make the conversation easy and natural, with everyone making an effort to suggest and write down what you want to talk about. You can write down your favourite topics/questions before the meeting. The meeting is participative and invite everyone if you feel comfortable being a leader and a power of suggestion. Anyway, to keep the meeting running smoothly, I'll animate the meeting to make sure the conversation doesn't get wild or boring and I wouldn't hesitate to reframe people. In case of lack of inspiration we have a lot of deep conversation question card game which can help to find interesting questions. ● 🍕 (Not compulsory) After the meeting we can finish in a nearby restaurant for those who wish to relax or continue our conversation. Advice for a good moment : ● Leave your ego and mask at home, we are not here to impress anyone but to be ourselves with our strength, weakness, pride and shame. Come with an open/deep/emotional/complex thought and vulnerability. ● Ask open-ended questions and invite the other person to describe what a situation was like for them or how they felt. ● Don't hesitate to be vulnerable and share information about yourself if needed. Consider sharing personal information first to gain the other person's trust. ● Adopt an attitude of curiosity and genuine interest in what the other person is saying. Be thoughtful and try to put yourself in the other person's shoes so that you can see things from their perspective. Be truthful, caring and honest. ● Listen actively and ask follow-up questions. ● Be empathetic and offer emotional validation so that they feel seen and heard. It is forbidden to judge, but try to understand. ● ⏱ Be aware of your speaking time for Equally Speak. ● 🤫 Be aware never to provoke political or religious ideologies, but to accept differences of belief. Advice on non-violent communication can be given in the meeting to learn not to unintentionally hurt anyone when requested or needed. ● 🚨 Remember to maintain a safe, and benevolent environment. People who are considered to be disruptive, problematic or simply not in tune with the energy of the group will not be allowed to return. Finally, we're hug-friendly !!! 🤗

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from, **This 11 am - Open Session is open to players of all levels.** **If you are a complete beginner -** Talk to us first before signing up, and we can try to make accommodations and maybe have beginners-only court to begin with, with one of the organisers ready to explain all of the basics, such as serving, scoring, rules etc, as well as some pointers to help you progress. **Which Session To Choose** If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start, or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832), **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

**SIGN UP : [yogaclubparis.fr/booking](http://yogaclubparis.fr/booking)** Aiming to tap your own Prana/Vital force/ life energy to heal yourself and enhance the immunity, this is the class for you!! This class will introduce you to different Pranayama (breathing exercise) and Meditation Techniques and will involve a practice of all these techniques coupled with gentle asana/posture practice. Prana is the vital energy needed by physical and subtle layers on our body. It is the Prana or life force in us that nourishes the mind and keeps the body alive. Pranayama means working in the dimension of Prana and is an integral part of a developing yoga practice. In addition to supporting and deepening your Yoga asana practice, learning ways to calm or invigorate the body through breathing will greatly benefit all aspects of your life. Prior practice of Yoga asana/posture is recommended. Meet us at Dally Daoud Speedwell - Dance School in 24 Rue Juge, 75015 Paris. Contact Anu with any questions : +33618285547

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from. **This session is open to intermediate level players and above ONLY.** What that means is that you should be comfortable with short serves to the T, doubles rotations, and smashes. There is also an 11 am Open Session for players of all abilities. If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. As such, we can and will restrict participation at this 12pm session at our discretion. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832) **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

New edition of Meet Up at BAM Karaoke Box! Every Sunday. Please note carefully the place of Meet-Up, we now have 5 locations in Paris (two in the 9th, one in the 2nd, one in the 11th arrondissement and one in the 17th arrondissement). The location will be always BAM Parmentier ! Nouvelle édition des Meet Up au BAM Karaoke Box ! Tous les dimanches. Attention à la localisation du Meet-Up, nous avons désormais 4 lieux à Paris (deux dans le 9ème, un dans le 2ème, un dans le 11ème arrondissement et un dans le 17ème) ! Le lieu de l'événement sera toujours BAM Parmentier ! This event is organised by BAM Karaoke Box. Cet event est organisé par BAM Karaoke Box. *** Instead of spending your sunday evening gloomy at the bottom of your couch, join us to start the week on a high note! Whether alone or with friends, have a drink and sing your favorite songs... the best way to break the ice ;) The concept is simple: once your drink ordered from the bar, go to one of the private rooms offered by BAM Karaoke Box. On the program: a catalog of over 30,000 songs in a lounge just for you and totally soundproofed. The room will be open from 15 participants and will be reserved for 2 hours. La salle sera ouverte à partir de 15 participants et sera réservée pour 2 heures. Price : 10€/person, when you'll arrive. Prix : 10€/personne, à votre arrivée. See you on sunday! A dimanche ! Drinks will be on your charge. Les boissons seront à votre charge.

Un dimanche après-midi fun et convivial autour des jeux de société :) Venez seul(e) ou en binôme et on formera des groupes sur place ! Prix d'entrée du café-jeux à 10 €, dont une boisson comprise et des jeux à volonté. ! Attention ! Nous réservons vos places jusqu'à 15h30, ensuite ce sera uniquement en fonction de l'affluence au café. Par ailleurs, pensez à vous désinscrire si vous savez que vous ne venez pas, par respect pour nous et les participants en liste d'attente. Merci :)

Hello! 😊 Come enjoy a unique moment of relaxation and wellness with sauna, hammam, and jacuzzi. 🔹 WhatsApp (info & reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) **How it's work ?** The combination of dry heat, steam, and bubbling water is perfect for recharging your energy and relaxing deeply before starting a new week. We’ll meet in a small group to share a moment of well-being. The activity will take place in the VIP area upstairs at the pool. The most fun part is riding together on vélib from the Porte de Saint Cloud metro to the pool—we’ll organize it via chat as mentioned here… 📲 Treat yourself to a true moment of relaxation without breaking the bank, thanks to our special rate of only 15€ instead of 20€ **Practical Information:** 🕖 Time: Starting at 3 PM or come sooner to eat in the venue ℹ️ Event details and questions: In the comments on the free Socializus app or with whatsapp ⚠️ This meeting is in a swimming pool so we need to follow French swimming pool rules (swimsuit and swimming cap) 📲 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) **How to Participate:** Download the free Socializus app to get the detailed map, meeting point, and group messages: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) **Our Social Networks:** 🔹 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/fr-FR/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/fr-FR/internationals-events-paris/) (Activate “Receive All” to stay updated!) 🔹 Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Facebook Page – Photos, memories, and news: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) 🔹 Become an Organizer: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) We are a non-profit association, and we’re sharing a discounted rate. 💸 ✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the Socializus app. Please sign up only if you’re sure you can attend—we’re counting on you! 😊 📸 / 🎥 By participating in our activity, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Photos and videos will be shared on our social networks and may be used for commercial purposes. You can also share your own photos with the hashtag #socializus .................................................. ........................ 🕑 Please respect the schedule. .................................................. ........................ See you soon! 🚴 Paul

**La nuit sera Calme - Romain Gary :** Comme dans La promesse de l'aube, Romain Gary parle ici de ce qu'il a vu, connu, aimé. De Vychinski à Groucho Marx, de Churchill à de Gaulle, des héros de la France Libre aux ambassades et à Hollywood, c'est une suite de rencontres, de portraits et d'événements, une chevauchée de coureur d'aventures qui semble avoir vécu plusieurs vies : aviateur, diplomate, écrivain, cinéaste, toujours passionné, toujours amoureux de l'éternel féminin. (Ed. Gallimard) **Le rivage des syrtes - Julien Gracq :** Aldo, à la suite d’un chagrin d’amour, demande une affectation lointaine au gouvernement d’Orsenna. S’ensuit alors la marche à l’abîme des deux ennemis imaginaires et héréditaires. Les pays comme les civilisations sont mortels. C’est à ce fascinant spectacle que Julien Gracq nous convie ici. Cette insolite histoire de suicide collectif laisse une subtile et tenace impression de trouble. (Ed. Corti) **Présentations d’auteurs** Pour contextualiser nos échanges, Alexandra présentera Romain Gary et Julien Gracq sera présenté par Annaïck. **Inscription** Pour pouvoir contribuer à la richesse des échanges, s’il vous plait ne vous inscrivez que si vous êtes certain de lire un des deux livres et d’être présent le jour de la rencontre. Au plaisir de se rencontrer, débattre et discuter autour d’un verre ! 📚☕️

Chers tous ! Pour la séance du cycle "Vos lectures, vos coups de coeur" du mois mai 2026, le thème retenu collégialement est : **Le Feu** Le principe veut que chacun lise et/ou parle d'une oeuvre liée au thème et vienne la présenter au groupe et aux participants. Tous les genres (essais, théâtre, roman, biographies...), toutes les disciplines (art, film, littérature...) ; tout ce qui vous inspire peut être matière à discussion et prétexte à échanges... Et n'oubliez pas ! Partagez, si vous le souhaitez, quelques mots, passages et/ou citations qui vous ont marqués, touchés et qui vous semblent importants à partager avec le groupe et les participants. *Vous pouvez participer (facultatif) à hauteur de 2 euros par personne et par an, participation qui équilibre les frais de cotisations dues à Meetup.* Enfin, inscrivez-vous, je vous prie, uniquement si vous êtes sûrs de la partie. *Bien à vous tous, bonnes lectures aussi et à bientôt !* Jélila PS : A l'attention des nouveaux membres/nouveaux inscrits : Répondez, je vous prie, à ma demande de confirmation de participation par messagerie directe.

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The MeltingSpot Team**

**💖 Gay Speed Dating for Busy Columbus Men – 8 Fast Dates, Real Connections** No small talk, no wasted evenings. Eight personality-matched dates on Zoom, built for mature gay men in Columbus with busy lives and real relationship goals. **⚠️ RSVP alone doesn't hold your spot.** Register through your age group link below and complete the quick personality quiz to confirm your place. **Choose your age group to register:** - **Ages 18-32** → [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=544.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-authentic-gay-men-social-collective&ar=18-32&face_v=2.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=544.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-authentic-gay-men-social-collective&ar=30-46&face_v=2.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=544.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-authentic-gay-men-social-collective&ar=40-58&face_v=2.0) - **Ages 55+** → [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=544.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-authentic-gay-men-social-collective&ar=55+&face_v=2.0) --- **What to expect:** - 8 short one-on-one video rounds with Columbus gay men matched to your age and personality - Finished in under an hour — perfect for busy schedules - A friendly host guides every round from start to finish - Mutual matches shared after the event so you can take things further ✅ Relationship-focused · Personality matched · Local to Columbus · From home on Zoom --- Done in an hour. Matches shared after. Worth every minute. 💖

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."

Inspired by our successful events like "Saturday Mornings @ East Market" and other "Pot Luck in the Park" lunches, this gathering promises to be a blend of fun conversations, language exchange, and cultural insights, all while sharing wonderful foods with each other. **Please bring a dish to share and anything you would like to drink.** We will provide plates, plastic silverware and napkins. So, come hungry and ready to chat!

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (**Tremont** Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.