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Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups for a very relaxing and fun leisure nature walk through **Earl Bales Park.** A beautiful and colourful evening just off of Bathurst just south of Sheppard. (Easy access by Bathurst Bus and plenty of free parking) \*We will meet out front the **Earl Bales Community Centre at 4169 Bathurst Street** \*To find us-enter the park by car or walking and stay in the left lane until you get to the Earl Bales Community Centre (simply park your car and join us there) \*We will arrive and hang out there from 7:00 pm -7:30 pm as everyone arrives (do your best to arrive at 7:00 pm- then we will begin our leisure nature walk through Earl Bales park; eventually returning where we started from Event Details below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) **Event Details:** **EARL BALES PARK (Leisure Walk and Social Gathering)** ***Bonus if you like: (Food & Beverages After :)*** \*We can stop and rest at different spots, take some lovely scenic photos and share some laughs \*Perhaps play a couple ice breaker games as well to help build some bonds \*This is always a great way to casually and naturally make new connections and release all your stress as we walk through the park \*Stick around after if you like as we will go to a Pub/Restaurant on Avenue Road \*Those taking the bus- plenty of drivers including myself will be happy to drive you to the restaurant after :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive or etransfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time and Location: Where to meet us?** Arrive between 7:00 pm & 7:30 pm Earl Bales Community Centre at 4169 Bathurst Street \*stay in left lane when entering the park, drive to the end where you will see the Community Centre (We will be out front the Centre- with washrooms inside the building) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *Thanks for reading everyone; remember to RSVP and see you real soon!* :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups for a very relaxing and fun leisure nature walk through **Earl Bales Park.** A beautiful and colourful evening just off of Bathurst just south of Sheppard. (Easy access by Bathurst Bus and plenty of free parking) \*We will meet out front the **Earl Bales Community Centre at 4169 Bathurst Street** \*To find us-enter the park by car or walking and stay in the left lane until you get to the Earl Bales Community Centre (simply park your car and join us there) \*Washrooms inside \*We will arrive and hang out there from 7:00 pm -7:30 pm as everyone arrives (do your best to arrive at 7:00 pm- then we will begin our leisure nature walk through Earl Bales park; eventually returning where we started from Event Details below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) **Event Details:** **FRIDAY NIGHT EARL BALES PARK (Leisure Walk and Social Gathering)** **(Leisure Walk and Social Gathering)** Bonus if you like: (Food & Beverages After :) \*We can stop and rest at different spots, take some lovely scenic photos and share some laughs \*Perhaps play a couple ice breaker games as well to help build some bonds \*This is always a great way to casually and naturally make new connections and release all your stress as we walk through the park \*Stick around after if you like as we will go to a Pub/Restaurant on Avenue Road \*Those taking the bus- plenty of drivers including myself will be happy to drive you to the restaurant after :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive or etransfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com \*If you can't make walk but wish to take part in the mingle after you can email me or text me- event fee still applies \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time and Location: Where to meet us?** Arrive between 7:00 pm & 7:30 pm Earl Bales Community Centre at 4169 Bathurst Street \*stay in left lane when entering the park, drive to the end where you will see the Community Centre (We will be out front the Centre- with washrooms inside the building) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *Thanks for reading everyone; remember to RSVP and see you real soon!* :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

🎭 **Join us at** **Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 4!** Join us for one, two or three shows at today's Fringe. Today's lineup features a heartfelt storytelling musical, an award-winning musical comedy about artificial intelligence and a powerful drama exploring childhood trauma, family and healing. The first two performances are at Alumnae Theatre, with the final show just a short walk away at Soulpepper Theatre in the Distillery District. Click on "read more" below for full details. 📅 **Today's Schedule** ***4:15 p.m.*** **[I Belong Here](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/i-belong-here)** *Storytelling – Musical* * A deeply personal one-woman musical based on Lily Librach's real-life experience of losing her voice to illness while pursuing a career in performance, giving the show an authenticity and emotional resonance that can't be manufactured. * Features an original song by acclaimed Canadian composer Jack Lenz, whose extensive credits include film, television and stage productions, adding significant musical pedigree to the project. * Explores universal themes of identity, resilience, perfectionism and belonging through storytelling and music, making it one of the more heartfelt and inspirational selections in the festival. * Alumnae Theatre – Mainspace – 70 Berkeley Street (King-Parliament) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/50+Tank+House+Lane,+Toronto,+ON+M5A+3C4/@43.6506333,-79.3578597,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d4cb3dec6ad3a1:0xb6b7d59b2af846c6!8m2!3d43.6506333!4d-79.3578597!16s%2Fg%2F11rg63jz_z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 60 mins * Ends: 5:15 p.m. ***6 p.m.*** **[Artificially Intelligent 2.0](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/artificially-intelligent-20)** *Comedy* * Created and performed by Anesti Danelis, one of Canada's best-known musical comedians, whose work has earned awards and sold-out runs at the Toronto, Edinburgh and Australian Fringe festivals. * An award-winning Fringe hit that cleverly explores artificial intelligence, identity and modern life through comedy, music and audience interaction. * Strong critical pedigree, earning five-star reviews in Edinburgh and praise for delivering non-stop laughs through a unique blend of relatable storytelling and absurd humour. * Alumnae Theatre – Mainspace – 70 Berkeley Street (Parliament-King) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/50+Tank+House+Lane,+Toronto,+ON+M5A+3C4/@43.6506333,-79.3578597,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d4cb3dec6ad3a1:0xb6b7d59b2af846c6!8m2!3d43.6506333!4d-79.3578597!16s%2Fg%2F11rg63jz_z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 55 mins * Ends: 6:55 p.m. ***8:15 p.m.*** **[War Dog](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/war-dog)** *Drama* * Written and performed by Mike D. Smith, an experienced Canadian theatre artist whose work often explores deeply personal stories through intimate, emotionally honest storytelling. * Directed by Janice Israeloff, a respected Toronto theatre director, dramaturg and educator with decades of experience developing new Canadian plays and solo performances. * A powerful exploration of childhood trauma, family relationships and healing, using the bond between a boy and his dog to examine larger questions about masculinity, forgiveness and resilience. * Soulpepper Theatre – RBC Finance Studio – 50 Tank House Lane (Distillery District) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/50+Tank+House+Lane,+Toronto,+ON+M5A+3C4/@43.6506333,-79.3578597,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d4cb3dec6ad3a1:0xb6b7d59b2af846c6!8m2!3d43.6506333!4d-79.3578597!16s%2Fg%2F11rg63jz_z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 60 mins * Ends: 9:15 p.m. *** 🎟️ **How to Attend** * **Step 1:** Sign up on this Meetup event page. * **Step 2:** Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at **(416) 966-1062**. * **Step 3:** After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre. * ⚠️ **Important:** Signing up on this event page does **not** reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. 💰 **Cost** * Most Fringe tickets are **$19** per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe. * There is no meetup fee. 📍 **Meetup Arrangements** * Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime. * Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

Join Lawrence, you top hatted host, as we discover some of the key locations of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Toronto. As a queer ally, I have wanted to include a walk that covers some of the historic location in our Gay Village. We will begin our adventure at The ArQuives, to see an exhibit The Wild and The Weeds, about Hanlan’s Point Beach is positioned as more than the site of the 1971 Gay Day Picnic. https://arquives.ca/event/the-wild-and-the-weeds/ 34 Isabella St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1N1 Then we will head over to the Foy House, a queer art gallery, owned by Georgia W. This heritage building, has survived the wrecking ball of gentrification, and hosts a monthly gayming event. https://www.tagvenue.com/ca/rooms/toronto/67586/foy-house/first-floor 92 Isabella St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1N4 Our walk continues past the The Home Children Plaque Beginning in 1869, British charitable societies removed children from slums and orphanages in congested industrial cities and brought them to Canada to serve as cheap farm and domestic labour. Dr. Barnardo arranged for many *children* to be sent to *Toronto*, where they were sent to work on farms or serve as domestic help. https://www.heritagetoronto.org/explore/barnardo-emigration-home-children/ Our next stop is the AIDS memorial in Barbara Hall Park. Here we will stop for a moment of silence for those who died from this terrible illness. https://www.theaidsmemorial.ca/ Next stop is the 519 Community Centre. For fifty years, The 519 has been a place where community gathers, organizes, celebrates, and shows up for one another. It’s a place to imagine something better. August 15-22, they will host an exhibition of their fifty years of caring for this community. https://www.the519.org/support-the-519/50th/ 519 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9 Then we will head past the former location of Glad Day Bookshop. Opened in 1970 by [Jearld Moldenhauer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jearld_Moldenhauer "Jearld Moldenhauer"), it was the city's and Canada's first bookstore targeted to the [gay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay "Gay") community. If you need some Queer literature, they have relocated to 32 Lisgar. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glad_Day_Bookshop No queer walk is complete without going to City Park Apartments, the apartment complex was vital to the development of the Church–Wellesley Village in the 1950s. https://www.heritagetoronto.org/explore/city-park-apartments-lgbtq/ Then it's time for some beer and social time at the Hair of the Dog Pub. https://hairofthedogpub.ca/ 425 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C3

**On Friday, July 3rd, join us for Summerlicious at Canoe, A Michelin Guide Restaurant, with unmatched city views from its position on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower, and service as efficient as you’d expect from such a well-oiled machine.** With over 30 years of culinary history, Canoe continues to challenge creative boundaries in the spirit of celebrating Canada and its distinct provinces. Connecting people to place through contemporary Canadian cuisine, Canoe crafts inspired dishes reflective of our country’s diverse landscape. Our chefs work closely with farmers and suppliers to source the finest ingredients from across the nation. I hope you will join me. **MENU** APPETIZER (choice) Scallop tartare - pickled apple, hazelnuts, brown butter (G) Smoked tomato soup - sundried tomato, olive oil, basil (V / G) Pork terrine - grilled bread, pickles, mustard ENTREE (choice) Roast strip loin - braised short rib, pomme purée, heirloom carrots (G) Ramp risone - aged balsamic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, puffed grains (V) Chicken supreme - braised lettuce, celeriac, thyme jus (G) Atlantic salmon - tomato, pickled mushrooms, fennel (G) DESSERT (choice, all V) Duo of ontario cheese - compote, fig + walnut crisps Blueberry chômeur - lemon, buttermilk anglaise Chocolate tart - coffee ganache, caramel **COST** Summerlicious Dinner: $75 + tax + gratuity Organizer Meetup fee: $5 Canoe Cancellation fee: $35 **SIGNING-UP** * RSVP Yes. Everyone goes on the waitlist until they have reserved their seat. * To reserve your seat at the table, an etransfer of $40 ($35 Canoe Cancellation Fee and $5 meetup fee) is required. Attendees will be etransferred back $35 the day after the event. There are no refunds for any reason. * Once you are on the waitlist, I will message you my email for the etransfer. * Once the transfer is complete, I will move you to attending. * A reminder will be sent the night before with my cell and all meetup details. Make sure you set up your communication settings to receive. RSVPs close Monday June 29th. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me at: 7pm on the 54th Floor of TD Tower at 66 Wellington St. W., by the hostess desk.** Please wait for me to arrive, and do not sit on your own prior, so we can get the table requested. Length: 3 hours 15 mins Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after.

Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together. Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions. If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming! Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event! Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event! **Discord**: We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event! https://discord.gg/xwjDdVSw3E **Event policy**: * We have 0 tolerance for harassment. * We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets. * The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do. * Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.

🍂 **Fall Walk: Rouge National Urban Park** 🌳 is Canada's only Urban Park and is one of our most popular hikes that we do as it's really the only hiking trail in Toronto that you can get to by TTC. Once you are on the trail you will not believe that you are still in the City. Not only will we be walking up and hills but I will take you to one of the best lookout points in the Valley. You don't want to miss an afternoon of hiking. This trail can be a bit challenging (with some ups and downs), so it may not be the best choice for beginners. But if you’re up for it, you’ll feel proud of yourself at the end — and you’ll have shared the experience with a great group of people. After the hike, we’ll enjoy a **group picnic** (30–40 mins). Please bring something small to share — nothing too big so it’s easy to carry! 🥪🍎 *** ### Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location (TTC):** On the platform for the **85B bus** at Don Mills Station. Look for me in my Moose Hat 🦌. 🕙 **Meetup Time:** 10:00am (I’ll wait until the bus comes, but remember: *Early is on time, on time is late*.) 🚌 **Bus Leaves:** 10:13am sharp. If you miss it, you won’t be able to join us. 🚗 **By Car:** * Parking is **not available** where we are meeting. If driving, please park at the **Toronto Zoo** (paid parking) and walk to the **Park’s Welcome Centre (the house)**. * Car Meetup Time: 11:00am (we might be a few minutes late arriving). 👟 **Hike Length:** \~2 hours 30 minutes + short break 🧺 **Picnic:** 30–40 minutes after the hike 💲 **Fee:** $5 cash 💵 or e-transfer 📲 to **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** *** ### What to Bring * Water 💧 * Good walking shoes 👟 * A snack 🍫 * Picnic item to share 🥗 📍 **End Spot:** Park’s Welcome Centre *** ✨ This group is open to anyone who wants to be social, make friends, and enjoy nature. We also run events like movies, hikes, arts & culture, and restaurants. 📱 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) 🔔 Reminder: You can just show up on the day if you’re not sure ahead of time. ⚠️ Sometimes things happen and I may need to cancel — please keep an eye out for updates. 👤 Organized by Mathew. For questions, post on the wall or email **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

Best way to get a hold of us is on our [WhatsApp chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kj63TzHIqYL5hPrRJolhyD), also great way to join a community of amazing like-minded people :) ***Let's Dance!*** ***¡Vamos a bailar!*** ***DJ Geronimo 🎧 will be playing your favorite Salsa 🎵 Bachata 🎶 Chacha 🎵 Merengue hits 🔊 DJ Sweetlike will be jamming in the Kizomba room*** Cover $10 before 7pm - $15 after 7pm - includes: ***Free Bachata Lesson at 6:15pm with entrance to event*** ***Dancing til 10pm*** ***\*Casual dress code*** ***\*Bring your own refreshments*** ***👠Please wear comfortable & clean shoes👞*** **Location:** 📍 40 Stavebank Rd N — Port Credit Memorial Arena

*Every Sunday \| 6:30 PM \- 10:30 PM* 📍 39 Glen Cameron Road, Unit #1, Thornhill, Ontario Ready to get your groove on? Whether you're totally new to Bachata or just looking to sharpen your moves, we’ve got you covered! 🕕 **Schedule**: ***6:30 PM - 7:30 PM**: *Bachata Class* (Perfect for beginners or those with little to no experience. You’ll learn the basics and have a blast!) ** *Drop-in Fee**: $15 *** 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM**: *Social Dance* Stay and practice what you’ve learned during the social dance portion, featuring a mix of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and ChaCha! 💲** Drop-in Class + Social Dance**: $15 (That’s for the whole evening! A great deal for tons of fun.) Come on your own, with a partner, or bring some friends! We rotate partners in class so you'll have the chance to dance with everyone and get lots of practice. For more details, text or call: 647-504-9876 Let’s dance the night away! 🌟

～English description below～ イベント参加費として、日本人の方(日本で生まれ育ち、現在英語を勉強している方)は2、日本人以外の方(日本語を勉強している方)は5頂いております。 皆さんから頂いたお金は、こちらのサイトの維持費や将来のランゲージエクスチェンジ施設利用料やソーシャルイベント等のために使われます。ご理解の程、よろしくお願いいたします。 予約受付開始：土曜日5:00PM 予約取消締切：土曜日14:00PM(当日) 予約受付締切：土曜日15:00PM(当日) スケジュール 5.15 PM - 5:30PM - チェックイン、グループ分け 5:30 PM - 6:15PM - 日本語の時間［または英語の時間］ 6:15PM - 7:00 PM - 英語の時間［または日本語の時間］ 【イベント内容】 Language Exchangeへようこそ！このグループでは、皆さんのレベルに応じて、3〜4名のグループにわかれ、同じ席になった人たちで各45分間、それぞれ英語と日本語でフリートークを行なっていただきます。決まったディスカッショントピックなどはございませんので、気軽に質問をしながらそれぞれのセッションを楽しんでいただければと思います。 開催場所：Atrium フードコート TJEXのサインボードを持ったオーガナイザーにお声がけください。(もしサインがなかったり、わからなければメッセージをお願いします！) 予約規約（⚠️重要） ・当日の不参加、もしくは15分以上の遅刻、また予約取消締切後の変更は原則不参加(No-Show)とみなします。不参加(No-show)が3回になりますと会員登録が抹消され、退会となりますのでご注意ください。 ・イベントに遅れそうな場合は必ずオーガナイザーまでメッセージをお願いします。イベント開始時間にいるメンバーでグループを組み直すこともあるので、連絡なしで到着された場合はイベントに参加できない可能性もあります。原則、30分以上遅れての参加はご遠慮いただいております。あらかじめご了承ください。 キャンセル待ち ・満席の場合、”キャンセル待ち”リスト(waiting-list)にご登録いただくことが可能です。“参加予定”リスト（going-list)中に空席が発生した場合は、”キャンセル待ち”への登録が早かった方を優先に、オーガナイザーが”参加予定”へ移動しますので、当日の参加状況の変更がないかご自身でご確認ください。 ※ご注意※ ・空席ができた際は、自動的に”キャンセル待ち”より”参加予定”へ変更されます。この時にMeetupよりお知らせがあるかはわかりません。 ・システムにより自動的に”参加予定”とされ、それに気づかずに参加しなかった場合でも、不参加とみなされますのでご了承ください。 Instagramアカウント @tjex.ca 最新情報やミートアップの様子を掲載しています。 ぜひこちらもフォローお願いします！ ***Although our group is a non-profit organization, we collect $ 5 per English Speaker for every event. All the proceeds are used to run this website and for social events*** *Canadian English speakers must be Native or Fluent in English in order to participate* RSVP: RSVP open: 5:00 PM RSVP cancel deadline: Saturday, 2:00 PM (day of the event) RSVP close: Saturday, 3:00 PM (day of the event) Day of Event: 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM - Check-in and Group placement 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM - Japanese conversation 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM - English conversation Event Description: This is an in-person language exchange! Members are placed into groups of three or four based on their language level. Each 45 minute session consists of friendly casual conversation, and/or informal study. Optional Dinner : After the Language event, we usually go for Dinner. Dinner is optional, you may or may not join the Dinner, it depends on you. However, Dinner is only for Participants that joined on the day of the event. Event Location: Atrium Food Court The food court is directly connected to the Dundas subway station. Leave the subway station and walk west along Dundas Street. At the intersection of Bay Street and Dundas Street, you will find an entrance. Proceed down the escalator. The food court is on the basement floor. Please talk to the organizer with the signboard showing TJEX. (If you can’t find them, please send a message to the organizer.) ⚠️RSVP & Late Policy: If you are unable to join on the day of the event, please change your status from 'going-list' to 'not going-list'. Failure to Not show up will result in 1 No -Show. Also, in case of arriving 15 mins late to the event will result in 1 No-Show. Members are removed from the group after 3 No-Shows. Waiting List: Members can join the waiting-list even if an event is full. When a spot becomes available, we will move you to the going-list. Going List: Only Members on the going-list can participate on the day of the event. Group Instagram - @tjex.ca Feel free to follow us!

The Don Valley Ravine hike is becoming popular now. Everyone is glad they went. There is a lot to see and explore. The trails are full of beauty, charm and discovery. Nice way to stay fit and connect with nature. After, we go to the delightful out door Farmer's market at the Brickworks. Lets get another good turn. Let your friends know and invite them . They will thank you. We meet at Sherborne statiion. Please be on time for 10 am. Hikers like to leave on time. Be sure to update your status if there is any change one day before ther event.

Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025 With so much emphasis on cloud data platforms and AI these days, SQL people can feel left behind by all the marketing hype. SQL Server 2025 was officially released in November of 2025, though, and contains a ton of improvements that will make our SQL Server deployments a bit faster, better, and more secure. There are even more improvements tucked into the release that never made a marketing blog or press release that you'll likely be learning about for the first time in this session! Join this session to learn about what makes your high availability a little more available, your performance a bit more performant, and your database more developer and app-friendly. Come spend an hour with SQL people talking SQL Server 2025 – the good, the "not quite ready for prime time", and the hidden awesomeness.

**Practical Curiosity: Learning from Everyday Data** How do we actually get better at utilizing our day-to-day data? Fancy dashboards and complex models might look nice and draw attention, but that’s not where most of us spend our time. In fact those shiny outputs frequently sit unused, while the real insights are drawn from the analyst’s daily practice. Sometimes it’s as simple and as powerful as noticing that a segment is shrinking, a channel is underused, or certain links keep getting all the clicks. There’s many different places that the spark of insight can come from, but you have to keep your head in the data and know where to look. In this session, we’ll explore real-world examples of how segmentation, testing, and click behavior can uncover practical digital marketing opportunities. You’ll leave with inspiration for your own use cases, along with a few simple ways to ask better questions, spot meaningful patterns, and make smarter decisions without overcomplicating it. **About Our Speaker:** [Elaine Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainearmbruster/) is a Director of Digital Experience at the [American Diabetes Association](https://diabetes.org/), where she focuses on using data and insights to create smarter, more effective digital experiences. A lifelong Columbus resident, she has built her career in email marketing and the broader digital user journey, and is finding she most enjoys working in the messy middle where systems, data, and big ideas don’t quite line up yet. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.

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Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it “seems good,” and move on. That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable. In this talk, we’ll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. We’ll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork. This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it. We’ll cover: * Why “it looks good” is not enough * How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints * How to compare LLM outputs more systematically * Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness * How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results * Where automated evaluation works — and where humans still need to stay in the loop By the end, you’ll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

Topic to be announced. **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/ **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: https://www.veeam.com/ **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com