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Let's play an older Stefan Feld game - Oracle of Delphi. "*In Stefan Feld's new game **The Oracle of Delphi**, the player's ships travel across a large variable game board of hexagonal tiles showing islands and the surrounding waters. Each player aims to reach certain islands to perform the twelve tasks given by Zeus: e.g., to collect offerings of different colors and to deliver them to corresponding temples, or to slay monsters of a specific type (and color), all of which can be discovered on the islands.* *In order to execute these color-dependent actions, you are given three colored dice each turn, the so-called "oracle dice". Rolling the dice (at the start of the turn) is equivalent to consulting the oracle, whereas the results represent her answers. The answers determine which actions you will be able to take, but you will always have three actions per turn. However, a slight divergence from your fate is often possible.* *In addition to the oracle, you can request support from the gods and you can acquire favor tokens, companions, and other special abilities that will help you win the race against other competitors.* *Differently equipped ships and the variable set-up of the game board will offer new challenging and interesting strategic and tactical decisions with every new game of The Oracle of Delphi that you play.*" [BGG Link](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193558/the-oracle-of-delphi)

**Disclaimer**: base game only. In ***SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence***, a eurogame for 1–4 players, you lead a scientific institution tasked with searching for traces of life beyond planet Earth. The game draws inspiration from current or emerging technologies and efforts in space exploration. Players will explore nearby planets and their moons by launching probes from Earth while taking advantage of ever-shifting planetary positions. Decide whether to land on their surface to collect valuable samples, or stay in orbit for a broader survey. Additionally, by directing your telescopes to gaze into distant star systems, you may detect traces of alien signals or undiscovered exoplanets, and collect promising data to examine and study back home. Back on Earth, you can invest in upgrading your equipment so you can analyze incoming data more efficiently, boost your telescope signal capacity, or increase your supply of resources—all to expand the scope of your search that could lead to a discovery of extraterrestrial life forms. You will also make use of over 200 cards to aid your efforts or focus your research in a particular direction for additional bonuses and rewards. Each card has unique effects and illustrations and depicts real-life technologies, projects, and discoveries (like the ISS, Large Hadron Collider, *Perseverance* rover, *Voyager* probe, and many more). Finding traces of extraterrestrial life is only a matter of time—utilize the resources you have at your disposal strategically and you may well end up being the one to make the biggest scientific contribution towards advancing our understanding of alien life within our galaxy. *SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence* pays homage to space and planetary exploration, astronomy, the ongoing search for signs of life in the vastness of space, and efforts to understand the nature of life in the universe. *—description from the publisher*

[How to Play Thebai](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcHCrDf7XSU) *(10 mins, overview only)* [Thebai on BGG](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/451214/thebai) Essen Purchase! Dark times loom over the kingdom of Thebes. The blind, old king Oedipus left the throne in disgrace and asked Polynices and Eteocles, his own sons, to rule the city together. But power corrupts and ancient feuds call for new blood to be spilled. Soon, Polynices finds himself leading an army from the rival city of Argos against his own brother. The Theban nobles support Eteocles as he maintains precarious rule over Thebes. The young king calls for defenders to man the seven gates of the city, while the invaders’ seven champions lead the attack on the gates. Meanwhile, the famous citadel of Thebes, the Cadmea, lies in disarray. It is as if the Fates themselves have lined everything up against the current rulers of Thebes! While the common folks prepare for war, the noble families whisper among themselves that the time for new leadership has come, and the time to rebuild the Cadmea is now! In ***Thebai***, players assume the role of influential leaders from noble families during the tumultuous late Bronze Age. Throughout the game, players are tasked with rebuilding the Cadmea, the citadel of Thebes, while restoring the city’s exports, praying to the gods of the city, and protecting the lives of the citizens as grand heroes spill each other’s blood outside the gates. The game lasts 10 rounds, each divided into an Action phase and a Fate phase. During the Action phase, players use one Citizen die, and then move their Archon on the Cadmea. During the Fate phase, players may get additional scoring opportunities, depending on their accomplishments and for protecting the city gates. After final scoring the player with the most Victory Points is the winner.

**Cinematek : Aria** 27/01 @ 19h00 **Aria. 1987. Directed by Nicolas Roeg, Charles Sturridge, Jean-Luc Godard, Julien Temple, Bruce Beresford, Altman, Franc Roddam, Ken Russell, Derek Jarman, Bill Bryden** Aria. 1987. Great Britain. Directed by Nicolas Roeg, Charles Sturridge, Jean-Luc Godard, Julien Temple, Bruce Beresford, Altman, Franc Roddam, Ken Russell, Derek Jarman, Bill Bryden. 90 min. With Tilda Swinton, John Hurt, Theresa Russell, Buck Henry, Bridget Fonda. Produced during his exile in Paris, “Les Boréades,” Altman’s episode in this anthology film of opera “greatest hits,” is set in a French madhouse—and is markedly less ambitious than those of his international colleagues. Courtesy Lightyear Entertainment. [Cinematek](https://cinematek.be/2026-01-27-19-00/aria) [Museum of Modern Art](https://www.moma.org/calendar/events/663) **For Dreamers, Coffee shots, Orezza, eau de Saint-Georges !**

**Welcome to our January UX Beers in Antwerp!** This time, we will host our event on Tuesday the 27th of January at [Made](https://www.made.be) in Antwerp. [Ariad](https://www.ariadgroup.com/) and [Creative Skills](https://www.creativeskills.be/) sponsor our events. 📺 Follow the event online? We stream live via [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBqyTDAyQBw) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \#\#\# UX TALKS **Talk 1: Misaligned expectations, endless revisions and design hangovers?** [Martin Lambeau](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-lambeau/), Healthcare Lead @Made It often starts with a vague or uncertain brief. This talk explores how co-defining the brand and design strategy leads to stronger ideas, faster decisions, and better design outcomes. **Talk 2: How to survive the UX job market in 2026?** [Marjan Geerts](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjanatsrimigeerts/), UX researcher, UX designer & trainer @uxcoach.be While UX design was booming in Belgium a couple of years ago, the past year it became more difficult then ever to land a job or assignment in UX. How does that make us feel? What are the questions we all want to get answered? And how to position ourselves in the uncertain UX job market? This talk contains lessons learned from UX designer and coach, Marjan Geerts. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \#\#\# SCHEDULE 18:00 - Doors open. Drinks & snacks 19.00 - 19.15 - Introduction to UX Belgium Meetup, announcements 19.15 - 19:45 - Talk #1 19:45 -20:15 - BREAK 20:15 - 20:45 - Talk #2 20:45 - 21:30 - Socialize \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \#\#\# SLACK CHANNEL We have our own UX Belgium slack channel. [Come join us and say hi!](https://join.slack.com/t/ux-belgium/shared_invite/zt-1bjpnuiog-T4Di4flXYPWgbT9KrZ53CA) \*\*\* \#\#\# YOUTUBE CHANNEL All our livestreams and talks are recorded and available on our [UX Belgium youtube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCno7V18T-EglYXprgrUZQ7A). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \#\#\# ABOUT UX BELGIUM UX Belgium is a growing community of User Experience (UX) professionals in and around Belgium. Look for these types of events: UX Beers Periodically, we gather at a different agency or venue to drink beers, network and listen to speakers on various themes in the world of UX and digital design. UX Antwerp: Each last Tuesday of the month UX Brussels: Each second Tuesday of the month, 4x per year UX Hasselt: 4x per year UX Workshops Now and then we organize events to dive deeper into specific skills and techniques in UX. These are smaller, hands-on workshops designed to boost your UX toolbox. \*\*\* The UX Belgium Meetup Team

🇬🇧 EN 🇬🇧 🔥 SALSA CUBANA CLASSES ARE BACK 🔥 We are delighted to see you again for the start of the 2025/26 academic year 👉 Find all the needed information on our website : **[https://danzamania.be/](https://danzamania.be/horaires/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUjNGU3gzRWdsUFlWMGJMQgEeCHgiKV40mum5hOp5szt0Lxx3U-5DyHO_wR_ZJekcr_m7EFRdpcRthKRV9EU_aem_W6hFXCri8O6Kd9el-RIuIQ)** ✅ PROGRAMME ✅ 👉 TUESDAY 16/09 7:00-8:00 pm - Salsa Level 1A @ Salle Oxygène - Angie, Octavia & Raffa 8:15-9:15 pm - Salsa Niveau 1B\* @ Salle Ste Suzanne - Tine & Sam 8:00-9:00 pm - Salsa Cubana Level 2 @ Salle Oxygène - Angie, Octavia & Raffa \*The Level 1B course is the same as the Level 1A course. It will be taught by Tine & Samuel and starts at 8.15 p.m. It allows those who wish to arrive one hour later and have a group of about 10 people. 👉 WEDNESDAY 17/09 7:00-7:30 pm - Body Expression @ Salle Oxygène - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa 7:30-8:30 pm - Salsa Level 3 @ Salle Oxygène - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa 8:30-9:30 pm - Salsa Level 4 @ Salle Oxygène - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa 👉 THURSDAY 18/09 8:00-9:00 pm - Cuban Salsa Partnerwork - Level 1 + @ Studio Empain - Zoli 9:00-10:00 pm - Cuban Salsa Partnerwork - Level 2 + @ Studio Empain - Zoli 👉 FRIDAY 19/09 8:30-9:30 pm - Rueda de Casino @ Vibrato - Team Danza Mania 9:30-12:30 am - Practica & Entertainment with DJ Joel 💃 Dale Mambo🕺

Let's meet to write! Schedule : 18:00 - 18:30: Arrival & introduction tour. Share briefly with the group your project and the "goal of the day". 18:30 - 20:00 : Let's write! 20:00 : Closing tour. Did you achieve the "goal of the day" ? See you soon !

[Compulsory booking via this link /Réservation obligatoire via ce lien](https://www.billetweb.fr/la-nuit-des-gongs-all-night-gong-puja3) ### 🇫🇷 Français **Nouvelle date pour la nuit des gongs à Bruxelles !** Préparez-vous à vous immerger dans un voyage transcendantal de son et de vibration alors que 12 gongs majestueux, y compris un gong de 130 cm, jouent harmonieusement toute la nuit. Plongez dans une mer de sons mystiques qui réinitialiseront et rechargeront votre esprit, votre corps et votre âme. Ce bain sonore unique vous transportera dans un état de relaxation profonde, vous permettant d'expérimenter la pure résonance de ces puissants instruments anciens. Les billets se vendent rapidement avec des places limitées disponibles. Pour plus d'informations, n'hésitez pas à visiter notre site web ou à nous suivre sur Instagram. Nous avons hâte de partager cette nuit magique avec vous. Tarif nouvel an disponible jusq'au 10 janvier *** ### 🇬🇧 English **New date for the Gong Night in Brussels** Prepare to immerse yourself in a transcendental journey of sound and vibration as 12 majestic gongs, including a 130cm gong, play harmoniously all night long. Dive deep into a sea of mystical sounds that will reset and recharge your mind, body, and soul. This unique sound bath will transport you to a state of deep relaxation, allowing you to experience the pure resonance of these powerful ancient instruments. Tickets are selling fast with limited spots available. For more information, feel free to visit our website or follow us on Instagram. We can't wait to share this magical night with you. New year rate available until January 10th

1. **Always RSVP before attending.** 2. **Limited spots:** RSVP does not guarantee a spot — please check if you're on the main list or the waitlist. 3. **WAITLIST notice:** Please don’t take a spot from someone who signed up in time — only attend if you’re off the waitlist. You may move to the active list if someone cancels, which can happen the day before or even on the day of game night. 4. **Be on time:** If you’re more than 20–25 minutes late, you likely can’t join a table — we won’t restart game explanations for latecomers. You may wait for the next game. 5. **Take care of the games:** The people hosting the evening kindly bring and share their own private — and often quite expensive — games. Please don’t bend the cards (these aren’t just cheap poker decks!), be gentle with the components, and make sure everything goes back neatly in the box. 6. **Be present, not on your phone:** Please give your attention when someone is explaining the rules — especially the person hosting the game, who took the time to prepare and make sure everyone can enjoy it. This is a game night, not just a casual bar hangout, so please respect their effort and the focus of the other players. 7. **No double booking:** On Wednesdays, another game night is organized at the same time by another group, the International House of Leuven (IHL). If you sign up for both events, we will automatically remove you from our list. Please don’t be rude by occupying a spot that someone else could use — respect both communities and let everyone enjoy a fair chance to join.

Geopolitical dynamics increasingly shape the environment in which boards operate, influencing strategic priorities, long-term positioning, and risk awareness. The challenge for many boards is translating this context into structured, forward-looking boardroom discussion. 🤝 Join us for an interactive fireside chat where we will explore what “enough” looks like at board level when geopolitical dynamics start affecting business assumptions, scenarios, and oversight priorities. Special Guests: 🎤 Prof. [Georg Guttmann](https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgguttmann/), Director of Board Programmes (ES-HSG) and Assistant Professor of International Corporate Governance at the [University of St.Gallen](https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-st-gallen/) 🎤 [Prof. Rudy Aernoudt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paernoudt/), Co-founder of the [EBAN - European Business Angel Network](https://www.linkedin.com/company/eban-org/), Professor of Corporate Finance at [Ghent University](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ghent-university/), Affiliate Professor at [BMI Executive Institute](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmiexecutiveinstitute/), former Chief Economist at the [European Commission](https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/) The discussion will centre on practical board-level questions, exploring how geopolitical developments intersect with decision-making, oversight responsibilities, and long-term value creation. We will explore: 🔸 How geopolitics has become a recurring consideration for boards 🔸 How global political developments connect to strategy, risk, and governance 🔸 How boards can strengthen their approach without drifting into short-term reactivity Event details: 📆 29 January 2026 🕕 18:00–19:30 📍 [Comet Meetings](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cometeurope/) – Louise (Pl. Stéphanie 20, 1050 Brussels) Register here ➡️ [https://shorturl.at/HFWvV](https://shorturl.at/HFWvV)

🎲 **Board Game Night – Everyone Welcome!** Join us in the heart of Antwerp for a fun-filled evening at our board game café! With over 600 board games, drinks on hand, and a welcoming crowd, it's the perfect place to meet new people, learn a game or two, and simply have a great time. Just walk in, grab a drink, pick a game and let the fun begin! 6 euro admission fee. IG: @theplaygroundgames

## 🎤 Emotion & Storytelling in Singing **2\-Hour Vocal Workshop \| All Levels** How do you move an audience when you sing — beyond technique? This immersive workshop focuses on **emotion, storytelling, and intention**, helping singers connect more deeply to lyrics and express meaning through their voice in an authentic, grounded way. Led by **Sandy Bakomi** in collaboration with **Pacson Music School**, this workshop offers a **safe, supportive, and high-level artistic environment** to explore vocal expression without pressure or judgment. *** ### What we’ll work on * Emotional grounding and presence before singing * Understanding lyrics as a story, not just words * Acting-based exercises using spoken text and song lyrics * Translating emotion into vocal color, phrasing, and delivery * Singing with clarity, intention, and confidence You won’t be singing non-stop — the workshop balances **exploration, reflection, and guided vocal work**. *** ### What you’ll walk away with * A **clear method** to emotionally connect to any song * Practical tools to make your singing feel **more honest, expressive, and grounded** * Greater confidence in conveying emotion through your voice * New perspectives on storytelling and stage presence * A stronger connection between **body, voice, and lyrics** * Exercises you can **reuse independently** in your own practice *** ### About the facilitator **Sandy Bakomi** is a multilingual vocal coach, singer, and performer with **over five years of experience** coaching singers of all levels — from curious beginners to emerging professional artists. She holds a **Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz from the Conservatory of Amsterdam** and completed formal **teacher training at LUCA School of Arts**. Her work blends **healthy vocal technique, emotional expression, confidence-building, and artistic identity development**. Sandy has also performed on **The Voice Belgique**, giving her first-hand experience of **high-pressure performance, storytelling for large audiences, and authentic emotional delivery**. She specializes in **pop, R&B, and urban styles**, and regularly supports artists in **studio sessions, live performances, and stage presence development**. Her approach is known for being **precise, deeply human, and empowering**, helping singers feel both technically secure and emotionally free. *** ### Who this workshop is for * Singers of **all levels** (beginners welcome) * Songwriters and performers * Anyone curious about emotional expression through voice * **Ages 16+** No preparation required — just openness and curiosity. *** ### Practical info * **Duration:** 2 hours * **Price :** 65 euros --> [Pay here](https://buy.stripe.com/fZuaEY2OY9Xt0mb8dE9fW0r) * **Group size:** Max. 15 participants * **Language:** English * **Location:** Pacson Music School, Brussels * **Support:** Piano accompaniment provided *** ### Recording, Consent & Participation Please note that this workshop will be **audio and/or video recorded** for educational and promotional purposes. To participate, **all attendees are required to sign a consent and workshop participation form** prior to the session. This ensures a safe, respectful, and professional environment for everyone involved. All recordings and information will be handled with care and in accordance with privacy and safety standards. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out — your comfort matters to us. *** 🎟 **Limited spots available** This is an intimate, hands-on workshop designed for meaningful personal exploration and high artistic value. 📸 **Media Notice** Photos and short videos may be taken during this event for communication and promotional purposes by Pacson Music School. If you prefer not to appear in any media, please let us know before or during the event. ***

**Grande Soirée Célibataires à l'Harmon House \[Quartier Louise\] \| SAM\. 31\.01** 𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐈𝐑𝐄́𝐄 𝐂𝐄́𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐍𝐔𝐌𝐄́𝐑𝐎 𝟏 𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐆𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐄 𝐔𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐙-𝐕𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐋𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔 𝐁𝐀𝐑 𝐃𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐗𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐒 ! Cœur à Cœur (30+) débarque à l’Harmon House! 🗓️ Samedi 31.01.2026 🕘 21h00 📍 Harmon House 🎶 Spéciale 80’s • 90’s • 2000’s Facebook : [https://fb.me/e/6slFQUBUj](https://fb.me/e/6slFQUBUj) Prévente 5€ & 10€ : [https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/14986](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/14986) *** *✨ Un événement unique, dans un lieu d’exception !* *Ne manquez pas cette soirée exceptionnelle – préparez-vous à faire un bond dans le passé où Bruxelles bruxellait!* *Cœur à Cœur vous invite dans une maison de maître bruxelloise, à deux pas de l'Avenue Louise. Préparez-vous à plonger dans une ambiance chic et glamour au Premium Bar de l’Harmon House. Un lieu d’une élégance rare qui évoque le charme des grandes soirées d’antan. Imaginez-vous plongés dans une ambiance raffinée, entourés d’un décor somptueux.* *Réservez votre soirée et préparez-vous à vivre une expérience mémorable, pleine de glamour et de rencontres.* *** 🎶 Espace rencontres & Cosy 🎶 DJ live : 6 heures de musique avec les meilleurs tubes des années 80's, 90's et 2000's. 🍸 Bar premium : cocktails raffinés, rosé et champagne. 🕺 2 espaces pour faire la fête : Upstairs : ambiance chic et cosy Downstairs : night club festif. 🎟️ Infos pratiques : \>\>\>Préventes : 5€ \(vente flash\) ou 10€ Prévente \(évitez la file \!\) https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/14986 \>\>\>Possibilité de prendre sur place et selon la disponibilité : 15€ 📞 New Pack VIP et réservations de tables : contactez Jidé au 0477606131 👗 Dress code : Urban chic (Chic et branché). *** Bon à savoir: \- Pour ceux qui viennent de loin : possibilité de réserver une chambre via Info@harmon\.House Merci de préciser que vous venez via Cœur à Cœur afin de bénéficier d’un tarif préférentiel. *** 🚗 Parking : Parking Indigo (payant) juste à côté de l'Harmon House ou Parking dans les rues adjacentes. 📲 Restez connectés : 🌐 www.coeuracoeur.be 📸 Instagram : @coeuracoeur.be RSVP dès maintenant sur Facebook et invitez vos amis 30+ ! *** Pourquoi venir ? Ne manquez pas cette soirée rétro et festive dans un cadre somptueux. Cœur à Cœur, c’est la plus grande soirée rencontre pour les 30+ en Belgique. Préparez-vous à vivre une expérience mémorable où les rencontres se mêlent à la fête. *** ✨ Que la fête commence… et plus si affinités ✨ 📍 Harmon House Hotel, Chausée de Charleroi 50 à 1060 Bruxelles

**Please update your attendance if you can not join as this game as we need to know the exact number of players.** The script will be decided on the day. Here are a few helpful links for beginners: * [How to play video](https://youtu.be/M-aZP47Nm9g) * [Gameplay video by Good Time Society](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-aZP47Nm9g) * [Characters description](https://wiki.bloodontheclocktower.com/Trouble_Brewing) Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller. A social game played in person, seated in a circle, each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each other, and execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can sow distrust, evade detection, and wipe out the village.

**Caller: Dan Kappus** **Band: Trillium** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~$20 per person. Soft drink refills are $1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.