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*Please send me a message or call to book your place in the session, and let me know if you need to arrange a different time. Thank you!* About I absolutely love creating intuitive collages with people! It is an accessible and beautiful art form that is easy, efficient, fun and expressive. To create an intuitive collage, we simply cut out, glue and assemble various images to create a brand new picture. It does not need to make rational sense - it's all about letting go and allowing our intuition to guide us. Collage therapy involves the free-associative choosing of imagery and words, and recycling. Because collage is a projective technique, creating without preconceived intentions allows us to tap into our unconscious thoughts and emotions. The practical benefits of collage are: * Collages are easy to create, and no artistic skills are required. The emotional benefits of collage are: * Intuitive collage bypasses our censoring mind and can surprise us with new information about our inner life. * It provides a "symbolic release" of emotions, even if we are not yet conscious of what they are. * Collage can help us to "meet" and accept the inner parts of ourselves that we do not normally express from our socialized self. * It expresses the various aspects of our personality in visual form, helping us to understand, organize and sort out our "inner landscape" so that we can witness it compassionately. * The imagery and colors in an intuitive collage can reveal emotions more powerfully than verbal self-expression. We can FEEL imagery on nonverbal levels. About me Hi, I'm Valentina - an artist, Creative Art Therapist, yoga, dance, and pilates teacher. Originally from Latin America, I've lived in New York, London, and now Barcelona for a while. I draw inspiration from traveling and sharing the art-making process with people to help them expand their creative potential. As an artist and teacher, I've traveled the world and always carry color pencils and a block to socialize in creative ways! I believe that each one of us is inherently creative and infused with the gift of imagination to shape our experience into creative expression. [https://www.instagram.com/valentina.creative.wellness/](https://www.instagram.com/valentina.creative.wellness/) https://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart For booking an individual session please send me a messege to +34 661192530 whats app Thank you Valentina

As you're probably aware, Barcelona is a very cosmopolitan city. At our regular get togethers you can meet and get to know many people from around the world. **PLEASE JOIN OUR MAIN GROUP** [https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/barcelona_meetings/](https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/barcelona_meetings/) **and find out week-end and holiday events.** Would you like to learn, practice and teach languages and cultures of the world? We are learning and teaching mainly **Spanish, Catalan, Japanese, Chinese, Korean** and some other European and Asian languages and cultures. Some of our common languages at our events: * **[Spanish](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/index.html)** * **[Japanese](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/japanese.html)** * **[Chinese](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/chinese.html)** * **[Korean](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/korean.html)** * **[French](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/french.html)** * **[German](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/german.html)** * **[Rumanian](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/rumano.html)** * **[Urdu](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/urdu.html)** ♪\*:・’゜♭.:\*・♪’゜。.\*#:・’゜♪ **Every Monday, 20:45 - 22:55** The New Orleans Coffee : [Pere d'Artés 10, Barcelona](https://goo.gl/maps/uS9q1Pq2xfyaJv8P8) **Every Wednesday, 20:30 - 22:35** Viena Calle Pelayo : [Pelai, 16, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ovcj4eFarKCPatkPA) **Every Friday, 21:10 - 23:10** Alex Bar Restaurant : [Córcega 170, Barcelona](https://goo.gl/maps/q8RhMJVTvL2QTgLn8) ♪\*:・’゜♭.:\*・♪’゜。.\*#:・’゜♪ Check out **[our slideshow](https://magradacatalunya.com/A-diapositiva/)** to see how we have a great at each event. ♪\*:・’゜♭.:\*・♪’゜。.\*#:・’゜♪ If you are interested in the languages and cultures of the world, check out these pages, too. * **[Barcelona International Meetings](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/international_meetings.html)** * **[Learn, practise and teach many languages](https://note.com/mundinyol/n/nee2f63e2147c?magazine_key=me4b497673d7d)** * **[Cataluña, entre el cielo y la tierra](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/catalonia.html)** * **[Aprendamos japonés en Barcelona](https://sites.google.com/view/japones-barcelona/cursos_de_japones)** ♪\*:・’゜♭.:\*・♪’゜。.\*#:・’゜♪ And also watch our videos on You Tube * **[Discover Catalonia](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb4-3GpRGgihljzjCxAzKT5YZYkjwbrtM)** * **[Discover Spain](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb4-3GpRGgih3t-NZ5yU045y6WyLKsh48)**

**To book your spot:** Send me a WhatsApp message: +34 66 1192530. *** **Move, Stretch, and Breathe in Nature!** Join me for a refreshing outdoor class where Pilates meets Yoga! This session combines the core-strengthening benefits of Pilates with the mindful stretching and flow of yoga, all in the serene atmosphere of the park. We will focus on enhancing flexibility, building core strength, and promoting body alignment. Expect fluid, balanced movements that leave you feeling both energized and centered. No previous experience needed—I'll adapt the exercises to suit your level! 💰 **Cost:** 12 euros. 🧘 **What to bring:** Your mat or towel. **Where:** **Parque Ciutadella**, a green oasis perfect for movement and relaxation. **Connect with me for updates:** 🌐 Instagram: [valentina.creative.wellness](https://www.instagram.com/valentina.creative.wellness/) 🌐 Website: [Expressive Motion](https://expressivemotion.wixsite.com/expressivemotion) *** ### **¡Pilates con un Toque de Yoga en el Parque! 🌳** **Para reservar tu lugar:** Envíame un mensaje de WhatsApp: +34 66 1192530. *** **¡Muévete, estira y respira en la naturaleza!** Únete a mí para una clase al aire libre donde el Pilates se encuentra con el Yoga. Esta sesión combina los beneficios del fortalecimiento del core del Pilates con el estiramiento consciente y el flujo del yoga, todo en la atmósfera tranquila del parque. Nos enfocaremos en mejorar la flexibilidad, fortalecer el core y promover la alineación corporal. Movimientos fluidos y equilibrados que te harán sentir lleno/a de energía y equilibrio. No necesitas experiencia previa—¡adaptaré los ejercicios a tu nivel! 💰 **Costo:** 12 euros. 🧘 **Qué traer:** Tu esterilla o toalla. **¿Dónde?** **Parque Ciutadella**, un oasis verde perfecto para moverse y relajarse. **Conéctate conmigo para actualizaciones:** 🌐 Instagram: [valentina.creative.wellness](https://www.instagram.com/valentina.creative.wellness/) 🌐 Sitio web: [Expressive Motion](https://expressivemotion.wixsite.com/expressivemotion) *** Let me know if you would like any changes or additions! 4o Is this conversation helpful so far?

**BOOK YOUR GAME TABLE FROM MONDAY TO SUNDAY AT THE ARCHIVO ARCANO** 🎲 Welcome to the best board games club in Barcelona! Become a free member and enjoy a unique space to play, with its own games library, shop and themed rooms. **What is a board game club?** The ARCHIVO ARCANO is not just a store with tables to play; It is an exclusive space for members, where you can enjoy your games quietly while having a drink or something to eat surrounded by games and manuscripts. **How to be a member?** Easy. You can become a member for free by purchasing a Primigenia Membership. If Arcanism gets the better of you, you'll always be in time to upgrade to Cult or Arcane membership, with more and better perks. You can become a member directly in the ARCHIVO ARCANO or at [ARCHIVO ARCANO](https://www.archivoarcano.com) **Table reservations** You can reserve a table at any time. For a price of €6 per person, you will have your table for a whole 5-hour time slot (morning, noon or evening) from Monday to Sunday between 10am and 10pm. You can book through meet up, on wahtsapp at +34930253566 or at [BOOK A TABLE HERE](https://www.archivoarcano.com/reservas) **Board Games** Do you want to try games before buying them or just don't want to bring your own? Take a look at more than 200 games available in the Arcane Archive and come play any of them: you can request it when making your reservation or directly at the venue. You already know the advantages, you are just one step away from enjoying them all. Look through the lock, the ARCHIVO ARCANO awaits!

**STREET FOOTBALL** Join [Almas Libres](https://almas-libres.org), Spain’s largest women-led urban sports community, for our weekly street football training with our federated coaching team. Each session is split: 50% skills and fitness, 50% game play = 100% focused on leveling up the playing field for everyone. Build your confidence, technique, and love for the game in a supportive, empowering space. Powered by [Nike.](https://www.nike.com/es/?cp=93577296208_search_&Macro=-nike%20shoes-g-10575086106-109984426528-e-c-EN-pure-452199484522-kwd-11642601-1005424&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1252249&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10575086106&gbraid=0AAAAADq9vlMVGVJZqQj3BiMHIU5qe3MHT&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtpLABhC7ARIsALBOCVr3g5lf6cJNrQcKGLcIhE0Z8p8H5SBMNtDElN34dEFDu_pKkaOZWLYaAg0NEALw_wcB) **WHEN** Every Monday (*Except Public Holidays*) **TIME** 19:00-20:00 **LOCATION** Pg. de Salvat Papasseit, 45, 08003 **CONTRIBUTION** 5€ **EQUIPMENT** All the equipment provided All sessions held in Catalan, Spanish & English.

**RESERVA TU MESA DE JUEGO DE LUNES A DOMINGO EN EL ARCHIVO ARCANO** 🎲 Bienvenido al mejor club de juegos de mesa de Barcelona! Hazte miembro gratis y disfruta de un espacio para jugar único, con ludoteca propia, tienda y salas tematizadas. **¿Qué es un club de juegos de mesa?** El Archivo Arcano no es solo una tienda con mesas para jugar; es un espacio exclusivo para miembros, donde disfrutar de tus partidas tranquilamente mientras tomas o comes algo rodeado de juegos y manuscritos. **¿Cómo ser miembro?** Fácil. Puedes hacerte miembro gratuitamente adquiriendo una Membresía Primigenia. Si el Arcanismo se apodera de ti, siempre estarás a tiempo de ampliar a las membresías Sectaria o Arcana, con más y mejores ventajas. Puedes hacerte miembro directamente en el Archivo Arcano o en https://www.archivoarcano.com/tienda/Membres%C3%ADas-c121295603?sort=priceAsc **Reserva de mesas** Puedes reservar una mesa en cualquier momento. Por un precio de 6€ por persona, dispondrás de tu mesa durante toda una franja horaria de 5 horas (mañana, mediodía o tarde-noche) de lunes a domingo entre las 10h y las 22h. Puedes reservar a través de meet up, en wahtsapp al +34930253566 o en https://www.archivoarcano.com/reservas **Ludoteca Arcana** ¿Quieres probar juegos antes de comprarlos o simplemente no quieres traer los tuyos? Échale un ojo a mas de 200 juegos disponibles en el Archivo Arcano y ven a jugar con cualquiera de ellos: puedes pedirlo al hacer tu reserva o directamente en el local. Ya conoces las ventajas, estás a un solo paso de disfrutarlas todas. Mira a través de la cerradura, el ARCHIVO ARCANO te aguarda!

**🌿 Yoga and Creativity for Families at Ciutadella Park 🌿** Join us for a unique experience of connection and fun in nature! In this special class, children and families will enjoy a magical blend of yoga, creativity, and healing sounds. **What will we do?** 🌈 We’ll start with a gentle and playful yoga practice to awaken the body and imagination. 🎨 Next, we’ll explore our creativity through expressive games and group art activities. 🌱 To end the session, we’ll relax with calming sounds from healing instruments like Tibetan bowls and maracas, bringing peace to the body and mind. **Event details:** 🕰️ Duration: 1 hour 💰 Price: 20 euros per family 1 adult + 1 kids 📍 Location: Ciutadella Park (meeting point: near the central fountain) 📲 To book your spot, **please always call me on WhatsApp:** +34 66 119 2530 Come and enjoy a unique experience filled with movement, creativity, and family harmony. See you at the park! 💚 **🌿 Yoga y Creatividad para Familias en el Parque Ciudadela 🌿** ¡Únete a una experiencia única de conexión y diversión en plena naturaleza! En esta clase especial, niños y familias disfrutarán de una combinación mágica de yoga, creatividad y sonidos sanadores. **¿Qué haremos?** 🌈 Empezaremos con una práctica de yoga suave y divertida para despertar el cuerpo y la imaginación. 🎨 Luego, exploraremos nuestra creatividad a través de juegos expresivos y actividades artísticas en grupo. 🌱 Para finalizar, nos relajaremos con un momento de calma al ritmo de instrumentos sanadores, como cuencos tibetanos y maracas, permitiendo que el cuerpo y la mente se llenen de paz. **Detalles del evento:** 🕰️ Duración: 1 hora 💰 Precio: 20 euros por familia 1 Adulto + 1 nino@ 📍 Lugar: Parque Ciudadela (punto de encuentro: junto a la fuente central) 📲 Para reservar tu plaza, **por favor llámame siempre por WhatsApp:** +34 66 119 2530 Ven a disfrutar de una experiencia diferente, llena de movimiento, creatividad y armonía en familia. ¡Nos vemos en el parque! 💚

Join us this Saturday for a high-energy, friendly language exchange in the heart of Eixample! Whether you are a local wanting to polish your English or an expat looking to master Spanish, this is the place to be. We focus on "𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀"—no judgment, just fun and conversation! 📍 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘 & 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗞 We are meeting at the beautiful 𝗔𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁(Carrer de València, 240). 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗥𝗟: [https://share.google/BRPymsH25b6P8HJpu](https://share.google/BRPymsH25b6P8HJpu) 🍔 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟: All our participants get an 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 15% 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 on their famous, delicious burgers! 🕒 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔 We have a structured but relaxed flow to make sure everyone actually talks: ⚪𝟭𝟵:𝟬𝟬 - 𝟭𝟵:𝟭𝟱: 👋 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Meet the group and find your first conversation partners. ⚪𝟭𝟵:𝟭𝟱 - 𝟭𝟵:𝟮𝟬: 📣 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴: A quick hello from your host about the night’s goals. ⚪𝟭𝟵:𝟮𝟬 - 𝟭𝟵:𝟱𝟬: 🇬🇧 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: Topic-based or free-flow discussion. The only rule? Try your best to speak only English! ⚪𝟭𝟵:𝟱𝟬 - 𝟮𝟬:𝟮𝟬: 🍔 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸: Relax and mingle. No pressure to order food, but if you do, you get 15% off burgers! Sharing food is encouraged to build friendships! ⚪𝟮𝟬:𝟮𝟬 - 𝟮𝟬:𝟱𝟬: 🇪🇸 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: Switch gears! Help each other improve your Spanish skills in a supportive environment. ⚪𝟮𝟬:𝟱𝟬 - 𝟮𝟭:𝟬𝟬: 🤝 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 & 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲: Swap Instagrams/Numbers, say our goodbyes, and get ready for next week! 💡 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲:There is no entrance fee, but since the restaurant provides us with this great space for 2 hours for free, 𝘄𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 (min. 3€ - Cola, Fanta, Water, Energy drinks, etc.). Let’s support the local businesses that support us! 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍: To ensure a high-quality experience for everyone, please complete 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀: ✅ Click "𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱": Please RSVP here on Meetup so we know you are coming. If you can’t make it, please change your RSVP to "𝗡𝗼" at least 4 hours before so someone else can take your spot. 📱 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JZQR3DzTcwE4oYTmRq43ez](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JZQR3DzTcwE4oYTmRq43ez) Why? To stay updated and connected! Once your request is accepted, please introduce yourself in the chat (Name, Where are you from, and any questions for the host). 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱: We provide identification cards for everyone so participants can easily recognize and talk to you! 𝗔𝗴𝗲: This event is for adults only (18+). 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀: We love capturing memories! By joining, you agree to be in photos/videos for our social media. If you prefer not to appear, please let the host (Al Amin) know privately at the start of the event. 🧔 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝗔𝗹 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗻 I am a Digital Marketer originally from Bangladesh, now living and loving life in Barcelona! My goal is to create a space where international and local people can connect deeply and help each other grow. I’ll be circulating between groups to help manage the flow and make sure everyone is included! 𝑺𝒆𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚! 𝑳𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔! 🚀 [𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐚ñ𝐨𝐥] 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐈𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 & 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐚́𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐨: 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞́𝐬 & 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧̃𝐨𝐥 (¡𝐍𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐨 𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐝!) 🌍✨ Acompáñanos este sábado en un intercambio de idiomas dinámico y súper amigable en el corazón del Eixample. Tanto si eres local y quieres perfeccionar tu inglés como si eres expatriado y deseas dominar el español, ¡este es tu sitio! Nos enfocamos en una “𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝘂́𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲”: cero juicios, solo diversión y conversación. 📍 𝗘𝗟 𝗟𝗨𝗚𝗔𝗥 & 𝗟𝗢𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗢𝗦 Nos reunimos en el precioso 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗮 (Carrer de València, 240). 𝗨𝗕𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗢́𝗡: [https://share.google/BRPymsH25b6P8HJpu](https://share.google/BRPymsH25b6P8HJpu) 🍔 𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔 𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Todos los participantes disfrutan de un 𝟭𝟱% de descuento exclusivo en sus famosas y deliciosas hamburguesas. 🕒 𝗟𝗔 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔 Seguimos una estructura organizada pero relajada para que todo el mundo participe y hable de verdad: ⚪ 𝟭𝟵:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟵:𝟭𝟱: 👋 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗮𝘀 Conoce al grupo y encuentra a tus primeros compañeros de conversación. ⚪ 𝟭𝟵:𝟭𝟱 – 𝟭𝟵:𝟮𝟬: 📣 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 Un breve saludo del anfitrión explicando los objetivos de la noche. ⚪ 𝟭𝟵:𝟮𝟬 – 𝟭𝟵:𝟱𝟬: 🇬🇧 𝗣𝗿á𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗹é𝘀 Conversaciones libres o por temas. ¿La única regla? ¡Intentar hablar solo en inglés! ⚪ 𝟭𝟵:𝟱𝟬 – 𝟮𝟬:𝟮𝟬: 🍔 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 Relájate y socializa. No es obligatorio pedir comida, pero si lo haces, tienes 15% de descuento en hamburguesas. ¡Compartir comida está más que recomendado para crear nuevas amistades! ⚪ 𝟮𝟬:𝟮𝟬 – 𝟮𝟬:𝟱𝟬: 🇪🇸 𝗣𝗿á𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗮ñ𝗼𝗹 ¡Cambiamos de idioma! Ayuda y déjate ayudar para mejorar tu español en un entorno cercano y de apoyo. ⚪ 𝟮𝟬:𝟱𝟬 – 𝟮𝟭:𝟬𝟬: 🤝 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮 Intercambia Instagram o números, despídete y ¡prepárate para la próxima semana! 💡 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐎́𝐍 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄 𝗔𝗽𝗼𝘆𝗮 𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹: No hay entrada, pero como el restaurante nos cede este fantástico espacio 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘀, pedimos amablemente a cada participante que consuma 𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲ñ𝗮 (mín. 3 € – Coca-Cola, Fanta, agua, bebidas energéticas, etc.). ¡Apoyemos a los negocios locales que nos apoyan a nosotros! 𝗖𝗢́𝗠𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗥 Para garantizar una experiencia de calidad para todos, completa estas 𝗱𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀: ✅ 𝗛𝗮𝘇 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗻 “𝗔𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗿”: Confirma tu asistencia en Meetup. Si finalmente no puedes venir, cambia tu RSVP a “No” 𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝟰 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘀 antes para que otra persona pueda ocupar tu plaza. 📱 Ú𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝘂𝗽𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JZQR3DzTcwE4oYTmRq43ez](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JZQR3DzTcwE4oYTmRq43ez) ¿𝗣𝗼𝗿 𝗾𝘂é? Para mantenerte informado y conectado. Una vez aceptada tu solicitud, preséntate en el chat (Nombre, de dónde eres y cualquier pregunta para el anfitrión). 🪪 𝗟𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗷𝗲𝘁𝗮: Proporcionamos tarjetas de identificación para que los participantes puedan reconocerte fácilmente y empezar a hablar contigo. 🔞 𝗘𝗱𝗮𝗱: Evento solo para adultos (18+). 📸 𝗙𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝘆 𝘃í𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀: Nos encanta capturar recuerdos. Al participar, aceptas aparecer en fotos y vídeos para nuestras redes sociales. Si prefieres no salir, comunícalo de forma privada al anfitrión (Al Amin) al inicio del evento. 🧔 𝐒𝐎𝐁𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐔 𝐀𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐎́𝐍 𝗔𝗹 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗻 Soy un especialista en marketing digital, originario de Bangladesh, y actualmente vivo y disfruto de la vida en Barcelona. Mi objetivo es crear un espacio donde personas locales e internacionales puedan conectar de verdad y ayudarse mutuamente a crecer. Estaré moviéndome entre los grupos para facilitar las conversaciones y asegurarme de que todos se sientan incluidos. ¡𝑵𝒐𝒔 𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒔 𝒆𝒍 𝒔á𝒃𝒂𝒅𝒐! ¡𝑽𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒔 𝒂 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒆𝒓𝒅𝒐𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒔! 🚀

**(CASTELLANO a continuación** 🧣) ☃️ **Cap de setmana de raquetes de neu i banys termals 🔥 al Pirineu** Pels amants de l'excursionisme, un hivern no és hivern sense almenys una sortida com Déu mana... a tocar neu! I això és justament el que et proposem aquest cap de setmana ❄️ El primer dia farem una **ruta amb raquetes de neu de nivell iniciació**, de 9 km i 380 m de desnivell, **apta fins i tot per a qui no s’ha posat mai unes raquetes als peus**. Una agradable passejada sobre la neu per **gaudir de la natura, dels paisatges espectaculars del Pirineu hivernal i d’una cosa extraordinària i única: el silenci entre muntanyes nevades**... Després de l’excursió amb raquetes, anirem a un **lloc màgic per banyar-nos en aigües termals sulfuroses a l’aire lliure**, envoltats de muntanyes nevades mentre nosaltres estem ben calentons 🔥 Una experiència sensorial per recuperar-nos del dia i gaudir al màxim del contrast entre fred i calor 😎 L’endemà, després d’un bon esmorzar, farem una **ruta a peu (sense raquetes)** de 11 km i 350 m de desnivell pel vessant nord de la Tosa d’Alp, dins el Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró. Un itinerari ple de **paisatges meravellosos de la Cerdanya coberta de neu** ❄️ Un programa amb tots els ingredients per **passar un cap de setmana increïble a la neu**, en bona companyia, i **tornar a casa amb les piles ben carregades i el cor ple d’aventures compartides!** ✨ ### 💶 Preus i informació **Preu:** 149 € + 28€ pel transport (es paga directament al conductor/a). La reserva es confirma amb una paga i senyal de 99€ mitjançant transferència al compte que t’indicarem en el moment de la inscripció. **Inclou:** ✅ Mitja pensió en hotel rural en habitacions dobles amb llits individuals (suplement habitació individual: 38 €) ✅ Deliciosos sopars i esmorzars ✅ Guiatge per guia titulat + assegurança d’accidents i RC ➡️ *Viatja tranquil, gaudeix més!* **Política de cancel·lació:** fins 30 dies abans de l'inici de l'activitat ---> retorn 90% de la paga i senyal; fins a 15 dies abans ---> retorn 50%; després del 2/1 no es reembossa paga i senyal. ### 🎒 Què cal portar * Dinar de pícnic (pots portar-lo de casa o comprar-lo al bar on esmorzarem a mig camí) * Calçat de muntanya i diverses capes de roba * Gorra, guants, bastons amb roseta * Raquetes de neu (si no en tens, les pots llogar per 10 € al punt d’inici) * Crema solar i ulleres de sol * Banyador i tovallola per als banys termals! 📲 Segueix-nos... * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🌨️ CASTELLANO ❄️ ### **🏔️ Fin de semana con raquetas de nieve y baños termales en el Pirineo** Para los amantes del senderismo, un invierno no es invierno sin al menos una buena salida... ¡a tocar nieve! Y eso es exactamente lo que nos proponemos para este fin de semana ☃️ El primer día haremos una **ruta con raquetas de nieve de nivel iniciación**, de 9 km y 380 m de desnivel, **apta incluso para quienes nunca se han puesto unas raquetas en los pies**. Un agradable paseo sobre la nieve para **disfrutar de la naturaleza, de los espectaculares paisajes del Pirineo invernal y de algo extraordinario y único: el silencio entre montañas nevadas**... Después de la excursión con raquetas, iremos a un **lugar mágico para bañarnos en aguas termales sulfurosas al aire libre**, rodeados de montañas nevadas mientras nosotros estamos bien calentitos 🔥 Una experiencia sensorial perfecta para recuperarnos del día y disfrutar del contraste entre el frío y el calor 😎 Al día siguiente, tras un buen desayuno, haremos una preciosa ruta a pie (ya sin raquetas) de 11 km y 350 m de desnivel por la vertiente norte de la Tosa d’Alp, dentro del Parque Natural del Cadí-Moixeró. Un recorrido lleno de **maravillosos paisajes del valle de la Cerdanya cubierto de nieve** ❄️ Un programa con todos los ingredientes para **vivir un fin de semana increíble en la nieve**, en buena compañía, y **volver a casa con las pilas bien cargadas y el corazón lleno de aventuras compartidas!** ✨ ### 💶 Precio e información **Precio:** 149€ + 28€ para el transporte (se paga directamente al conductor/a). La reserva se confirma con una señal de 99 €, mediante transferencia al número de cuenta que te facilitaremos al inscribirte. **Incluye:** ✅ Media pensión en hotel rural en habitaciones dobles con camas individuales (suplemento habitación individual: 38 €) ✅ Cenas y desayunos deliciosos ✅ Guía titulado + seguro de accidentes y RC ➡️ *Viaja tranquilo, disfruta más* **Política de cancelación:** hasta 30 días antes del inicio de la actividad → devolución del 90% de la señal. Hasta 15 días antes → devolución del 50%. A partir del 2/1 no se reembolsa la señal. *** ### 🎒 Qué llevar * Comida de picnic (puedes traerla de casa o comprarla en el bar donde pararemos a desayunar a medio camino) * Calzado de montaña y varias capas de ropa * Gorro, guantes, bastones con roseta * Raquetas de nieve (si no tienes, podrás alquilarlas por 10 € en el punto de inicio) * Crema solar y gafas de sol * Bañador y toalla para los baños termales 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)**

**🇬🇧 The Language Exchange Meetup in Barcelona 🌍** This event will be held at Trafalgar, a pizza and cocktail club that makes quality homemade pizzas and cocktails. This unique spot is a cocktail bar, pizza restaurant and club all in one, what more could you ask for! We look forward to meeting you there. We are a group of enthusiastic individuals looking to improve our fluency in our second languages while meeting new friends in Barcelona. We exchange all languages at various levels! 🗓️ **When**: Every Saturday at 8pm 📍 **Where**: Trafalgar Pizza Club: 19 Trafalgar street (1 minute from Urquinaona metro station) 🆓 **Admission: Free**, with a friendly request to support the venue by ordering a minimum drink (€4). BLE's special offer allows you can get any pizza + cocktail for only €20. To receive BLE’s offer display your sticker where the bar tender can see it! Please, remember that SIGNING UP IS MANDATORY for all the events, thus we can bring enough stickers for everyone. 🗣 You will be greeted by a Barcelona Language Exchange host at the entrance and given a sticker to display your name, native language, and the second language you are looking to practice. Please note that it is also okay if you only want to speak your native language. This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so come and mingle with us! (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) 📸 We'll seek your permission before capturing any moments on camera. Agreeing to be in a photo means you're okay with us sharing it on social media. Let's make language learning a joyous journey! 😊 Our events are published on various platforms so there are always more attendees than those confirmed. **Stay Connected**: 📸 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 Like our [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange) to see all the albums! 🌐 Discover more about us on [our website](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Connect on WhatsApp**: [Join the group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) See you there for an evening of laughter, language, and lasting friendships. **Come alone, leave with friends!** 🌍🗣️ \-\-\- 🇪🇸 **¡El Intercambio de Idiomas de Barcelona!** 🌍 Este evento tiene lugar en Trafalgar cocktail and pizza club, que elabora pizzas y cócteles caseros de calidad. Este lugar único es un bar de cócteles, una pizzería y un club, todo en uno, ¿qué más se puede pedir? Esperamos verte allí. Somos un grupo de personas entusiastas que buscamos mejorar nuestra fluidez en nuestros segundos idiomas mientras hacemos nuevos amigos en Barcelona. ¡Intercambiamos todos los idiomas que quieras a cualquier nivel! 🗓️ **Cuándo**: Todos los sábados a las 20h. 📍 **Dónde**: Trafalgar Pizza Club: calle Trafalgar 19 (a 1 minuto del metro Urquinaona) 🆓 **Entrada Gratuita**, solo te pedimos que tomes una consumición mínima (4€). Tenemos una oferta especial para BLE que te permite conseguir cualquier pizza + cóctel por solo 20€. ¡Para recibir la oferta de BLE, muestra tu pegatina al barman! Por favor, recuerda que LA INSCRIPCIÓN ES OBLIGATORIA para todos los eventos, para que podamos llevar suficientes pegatinas para todos. 🗣 Un anfitrión de Barcelona Language Exchange te dará la bienvenida en la entrada y te entregará una pegatina para mostrar tu nombre, tu idioma nativo y el segundo idioma que deseas practicar. Ten en cuenta que también está bien si solo deseas hablar tu idioma nativo. Este evento inclusivo da la bienvenida a todos, así que ¡ven y únete a nosotros! (Los participantes menores de 18 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto.) 📸 Pediremos tu permiso antes de capturar cualquier momento en cámara. Al aceptar estar en una foto, nos permites compartirla en las redes sociales. ¡Hagamos del aprendizaje de idiomas un viaje lleno de alegría! 😊 Nuestros eventos se publican en varias plataformas por lo que siempre hay más asistentes que los que aparecen confirmados. **Mantente Conectado**: 📸 ¡Síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 ¡Dale 'me gusta' a nuestra [página de Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange), para ver todos los álbumes! 🌐 Descubre más sobre nosotros en [nuestra web](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Conéctate en WhatsApp**: [Únete al grupo aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) Nos vemos para una tarde de risas, idiomas y amistades duraderas. **¡Ven solo, márchate con amigos!** 🌍🗣️

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**Invitación 17h00-18h00** Descubre el ***Método Feldenkrais*** y transforma tu movimiento con Ana Teresa Capdevila. Sientes rigidez o tensión en la espalda? Quieres mejorar tu postura y moverte con mayor facilidad y gracia? Te invito a clases del método *Feldenkrais*, diseñadas para personas personas de todas las edades y niveles de condición física A través de movimientos suaves y conscientes, explorarás nuevas formas de moverte, liberando tensiones innecesarias y encontrando un equilibrio natural en tu columna vertebral. Alinea tu columna: Redescubre un nuevo eje, aliviando dolores y mejorando tu equilibrio. Le rogamos que **lleve ropa cómoda y abrigada** y que sea **puntual** (no más tarde de las 17.05 horas) - ya que hay secuencias de movimiento complicadas y es importante estar desde el principio para seguirlas. Gracias de antemano. **ESP** *Creemos firmemente que para ser eficientes y saludables en el manejo de la actual crisis ambiental y social, necesitamos equiparnos con herramientas y conocimientos que nos ayuden a empoderarnos y cultivar nuestra "esperanza activa". La serie Culture Jam tiene como objetivo hacer precisamente eso.* **CAT** Creiem fermament que per ser eficients i saludables a l'hora de fer front a l'actual crisi ambiental i social, ens hem de dotar d'eines i coneixements que ens ajudin a empoderar-nos i a conrear la nostra "esperança activa". La sèrie Culture Jam a pretén fer-ho. **ENG** *We strongly believe that to be efficient and healthy at dealing with the current environmental and social crisis, we need to equip ourselves with tools and knowledge that help us to be empowered and to cultivate our "active hope". The Culture Jam series aims to do just that.*

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

**History** [Blacklick Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blacklick-woods/), established in 1949, holds the distinction of being the first Columbus Metro Park. Its creation stemmed from a post-World War II push to preserve natural areas amid rapid suburban growth. The land, originally farmland and woodlots along Blacklick Creek, was acquired by the Columbus Metropolitan Park Board through donations and purchases. Early efforts focused on basic trail development and reforestation to combat erosion. The park's name derives from the creek, which early settlers called "Black Lick" due to its dark, mineral-rich waters. By the 1950s, it served as a model for the expanding Metro Parks system. In the 1960s, Blacklick Woods expanded significantly with additional land acquisitions, reaching over 600 acres. A golf course was added in 1964, one of the first public courses in the region, designed to generate revenue for park maintenance. Native American artifacts, including arrowheads from the Adena culture, were discovered during construction, highlighting the area's prehistoric use as hunting grounds. The park introduced interpretive programs to educate visitors on local ecology and history. Flood control measures along the creek became a priority after heavy rains caused damage. These developments solidified its role as a recreational hub. The 1970s and 1980s brought environmental awareness, leading to habitat restoration projects at Blacklick Woods. Invasive species were removed, and native wildflowers were planted in the meadows. A nature center opened in 1976, featuring exhibits on wetlands and forests. The park's slate-covered bridge, a remnant of 19th-century infrastructure, was preserved as a historic feature. Birdwatching gained popularity with the addition of observation decks. Community volunteers played a key role in trail maintenance and cleanups. During the 1990s, Blacklick Woods underwent major upgrades, including paved multi-use trails for biking and hiking. The Walter A. Tucker Nature Preserve, a 53-acre old-growth forest within the park, was dedicated in 1995 to protect rare beech-maple woodlands. Educational partnerships with local schools introduced field trips on topics like stream ecology. The golf course was renovated to improve playability while minimizing environmental impact. Annual events, such as the fall festival, drew thousands to celebrate the park's natural beauty. These enhancements balanced recreation with conservation. In the 21st century, Blacklick Woods has adapted to increasing visitation with sustainable practices. Solar panels were installed at facilities in the 2010s to reduce energy costs. The park now spans 643 acres, offering diverse habitats from wetlands to uplands. Recent initiatives include pollinator gardens and prescribed burns to maintain prairie areas. It remains a flagship for the Metro Parks, inspiring similar preservations system-wide. Ongoing archaeological surveys continue to uncover traces of early inhabitants. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Blacklick Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLK-map-May-2025-with-extended-greenway_1980px.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike about 4.5 miles by doing a couple loops of the Buttonbush, Tucker, Maple Loop, and Beech trails. Blacklick Woods is a very nice park, but it is generally flat and not strenuous, so this will be one of the easier hikes that we do. **Where We'll Meet** Drive all the way to the back of the park to the parking lot that is nearest the Nature Center. There are restrooms here next to the Canopy Walk. We'll meet near these restrooms. Speaking of the [Canopy Walk](https://www.metroparks.net/blog/canopy-walk-is-your-gateway-to-the-sky/), it's not officially part of the event this time. However, if interested people want to freelance and check it out after the hike (before heading to the brewery), that's okay. **After the Hike** After we're done with the trails, we'll head to [Prost Beer & Wine Café](https://prostcafe.com/) for drinks and [food](https://prostcafe.com/reynoldsburg-prost-beer-and-wine-cafe-food-menu). The actual address of the brewery is [7354 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068](https://www.google.com/maps/place/7354+E+Main+St,+Reynoldsburg,+OH+43068/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8838648cfb8d2dbb:0x545274bab130e9bb?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and we should be there by 5:00 if you just want to do that and skip the hike.

For Adults: Beginner Macrame Plant Hangers January 31, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Create a basic cord plant hanger and then practice some simple macrame knots to use in future projects. Hosted by Metro Parks VENUE Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Westerville, OH 43081 Phone (614)895-6216

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

## Details \#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. \#\#\# What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time \#\#\# Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐