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🌿 Forest Escape: Sonian Forest Walk & Sunset Drinks (Uccle)
**Step out of the city, slow down, and reconnect — with nature and new people.**
### 🌱 Experience Overview
Join us for a relaxed afternoon walk through the beautiful **Forêt de Soignes**, one of Brussels’ most peaceful natural escapes. This is a soft, social hike designed for connection — no rush, no pressure — just fresh air, forest paths, and good conversations.
We’ll start at **Gare Boitsfort** and follow a scenic route through the forest and the southern edges of Uccle, gradually making our way to **Gare Uccle Calevoet**, where we’ll wrap up with drinks together.
Expect a mix of tall beech trees, quiet trails, and that feeling of being far away — while still in Brussels.
### 🌍 Event Type
🌍 **Community Event**
### ✨ Highlights
- Easy, relaxed walk through the Sonian Forest
- Social & welcoming group (solo joiners always welcome)
- Nature immersion without leaving Brussels
- Golden hour forest atmosphere (weather looks sunny ☀️)
- Drinks together at the end near Uccle Calevoet
### 🗺️ Plan / Itinerary
- **14:30** — Meet at Gare Boitsfort
- Short intro & group welcome by **Somang**
- Begin relaxed walk through the forest
*Breaks for chats, photos, and enjoying nature*
- *~17:30 **— Arrival at Gare Uccle Calevoet
- Optional drinks together nearby 🍻
*(Exact timing may vary slightly depending on group pace)*
### 📍 Meeting Point
**Gare Boitsfort (Train Station)**
Easy access via S-train
End point:** Gare Uccle Calevoet**
### 💸 Price / Contribution
**Free for Sunday Vacations members**
### 🧭 Membership
To join this event, you need to be part of the Sunday Vacations community:
- Explorer — Starting at €5/year
- Voyager — Starting at €50/year
- Ambassador — Starting at €150/year
Your membership supports the community and allows you to join all our events.
Join here: https://www.sundayvacations.com/category/all-products
### 👥 Who This Is For
- People looking to meet others in a natural setting
- Anyone who enjoys relaxed walks and meaningful conversations
- Solo joiners — most people come alone
### 🎒 What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water
- Light snack (optional)
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Good energy & openness to meet new people
### ⚠️ Important Notes
- This is a relaxed, social walk — not a guided hike or fitness event
- We’ll stay together as a group, but everyone joins at their own pace
- Participation in drinks after the walk is optional
- Please arrive on time to respect the group
### ⚖️ Legal Disclaimer
Sunday Vacations (UJAMAA ASBL) acts as a community organiser. This is not a guided tour or travel package. Participants are responsible for their own safety and participation.
Any food or drinks consumed are at participants’ own expense and arranged individually with the venue.
**VAT not applicable – small business exemption scheme, Article 56bis Belgian VAT Code.**
### 👉 Call to Action
Spots are open — just bring your curiosity and join us 🌿
Come walk, connect, and enjoy a different side of Brussels.
Picnic & Games 🌳🧺🏸 🎲 (TBC🌤️)
What's up Friends! 👋
If the weather gods feel generous 🌤️, we’re going full park mode: picnic 🧺🌳, games, laughs… and a touch of chaos ✨
‼️If not - we'll switch to the usual indoor format at Le Pantin or Café Leopold PDN.
📍Where
Park Cinquantenaire, Tour de Tournai 🏰 (that little castle-looking thingy in the park).
Can’t find us? 🤷♀️ Just ping me here.
💡 The Idea
Chill picnic: bring your own drinks 🧃, snacks 🥪🍓, blanket, and games 🎲🏸 (sharing always appreciated 😋).
We’ll break into small groups depending on the vibe: games, chats, sports.
⏱️ Timing
We kick off at 14:00. Stay as long as you like.
Joining later? Just drop a message in the chat in case we decide to move 😊.
🎲🏸 Games
All games are welcome in the park - boards, cards, balls, random stuff! I’ll have a few with me, but feel free to add your own favorites too.
🚦On the waitlist but really want to join? Or got any questions? Just DM me.
📢 Extra info might drop in the group chat or via DM 💬. Check your messages 👀 the day before so you don't miss anything critical 🙄.
🐈⬛ The Friends Code:
👉 Games we play = group decision
👉 Smaller groups = cozier vibes
👉 Got a favorite game? Suggest it or show up with it
👉 Can't make it? Cancel on time so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot
👉 If you’re on the waitlist, showing up is at your own risk 😄
See you there, folks 😉
Strengthen Your Mind and Body with Qi Gong Exercises
Join us for an energizing Qi Gong class focused on physical exercise techniques that help cultivate and balance your energy. Qi Gong is a traditional Chinese practice that combines movement, breathing, and meditation to improve overall well-being. In this session, you will learn various exercises aimed at enhancing physical strength, flexibility, and vitality.
Whether you are a beginner or have experience with Qi Gong, this class is designed to help you connect with your inner energy and feel rejuvenated. Come discover the power of Qi Gong and train your body and mind for better health and harmony.
Sketch & Chill 🎨🌿 (TBC🌤️)
What’s up Friends! 👋
If the weather behaves, we’re going for a chill drawing meetup: good vibes, new people, sketching side by side ✨
📍 Where
We meet at Park Cinquantenaire, in front of the "Tour de Tournai" 🏰 (the tiny castle-looking thingy).
From there, we’ll pick a spot that feels right - usually somewhere outdoors 🌿
Can’t find us? 🤷🏻 Ping me here.
💡 The Idea
Simple: we sit, we draw, we chat. No teacher, no pressure. Just people sketching next to each other and sharing tips if it happens naturally.
Bring whatever you like: notebook + pen ✏️ or full watercolor chaos 🎨💦
All styles, all levels welcome.
Don't forget to dress for the weather (we’re usually outside) and bring something to sit on - blanket, mat, foldable chair… whatever keeps you comfy.
⏱️ Timing
We start at 14:00. Stay as long as you like.
Joining later? Drop a message in the chat in case we’ve moved 😊
Once the sketches are done (or we need a break), we might grab a drink if we feel like it.
💸 Price
Free. Just show up and draw.
🚦 On the waitlist but really want to join? Or got questions? DM me.
📢 Extra info might drop in the group chat or via DM 💬 Check your messages the day before so you don’t miss anything important 👀
🐈⬛ The Friends Code:
👉 Draw what you want, how you want - no judgement
👉 Sharing tips = welcome, not expected
👉 Small groups = chill vibes
👉 Got cool materials? Bring them, flex them
👉 Keep your valuables close — it’s easy to get carried away
👉 Can’t make it? Cancel in time so someone else can join
👉 Don't show up if you are on the waitlist
See you there 😉
Open Air - Bois de la Cambre | Le Flore [FRI. 01/05] | FREE ENTRANCE
CE VENDREDI 01.05.2026 – C’EST CONGE ET ON EN PROFITE !
**[Open Air - Bois de la Cambre | Le Flore x Les Belges Jeunesses \[FRI. 01/05\] | FREE ENTRANCE](https://fb.me/e/7dQcC2euW)**
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Les Belges Jeunesses 🇧🇪 🎉 APÉRO GRATUIT – 1er MAI 🎉
📍 Bois de la Cambre – INDOOR & OUTDOOR
🗓 Jour férié – Vendredi 1er mai
🕐 Dès 15h30 jusqu’à 23:50 !
Les Belges Jeunesses X Le flore
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Tu l'attendais ? On est de retour à nos premiers amours : les Opens Air!
Un apéro 100% GRATUIT, en pleine nature au cœur de Bruxelles, pour profiter du jour férié comme il se doit ☀️🍹
🔥 Open Air & Indoor – on est prêts pour TOUT ! Soleil ou pluie, l’ambiance sera au rendez-vous 🌈
🎶 Music chill, rires, rencontres et vibes chill !
🍷 Bar accessible – softs, vins, bières et cocktails
🍕 Food & petits snacks
Ramène tes potes, ton plaid, ton plus beau sourire et viens trinquer avec nous !
Car nous t'invitons à l'Afterwork à ne pas manquer [15:30 - 23:50] ! OUI OUI, c'est GRATUIT, en plein air en plein centre de Bruxelles 🌳 Vous avez deviné ?
On se retrouve bien en effet au Flore (Bois de la Cambre) pour profiter d'un véritable moment de décompression en terrasse 🥂 Un moment de légèreté dans la nature avec tes potes ou tes collègues pour profiter du soleil et ne pas se prendre la tête ☀️
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Info’s
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→ Free Entrance
→ Vendredi 01er mai de 15h30 à 23h50
→ Facile d’accès en transports en commun, vélo ou la trottinette !
→ La direction se réserve le droit d'entrée
→ Minimum 18 ans
→ Questions ? +32475287454
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Rendez-vous au Flore
Chemin de la Meute, 1 1000 Région de Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgique
POUR l'AFTER, ON VOUS DIRA LE SOIR-MÊME...
Conversazione in italiano @ Poppy's - Vicino parvis st gilles
Ciao a tutti!
Ci ritroviamo ogni venerdì dalle 18:00 per un bicchiere (si può anche mangiare) da Poppy's Bar, che si trova a 2 minuti di camminata da Parvis St Gilles. Un tavolo per 20 persone è riservato sotto il nome di Salvatore. Dunque, se non ci sono o se sarò in ritardo, potrete chiedere al barista. È un incontro informale, perché non è un evento strutturato, ma piuttosto un gruppo di persone che si riuniscono per parlare e praticare l'italiano.
Anche i nativi italiani sono benvenuti :) Tutto ciò che serve è un sorriso — e puoi anche portare un amico!
👉 **Importante:**
* È obbligatorio essere iscritti all’evento su Meetup per partecipare.
L’iscrizione è importante per gli organizzatori, perché permette di conoscere il numero dei partecipanti e di garantire la sicurezza e il benessere di tutti i presenti.
* Se cambiano le vostre circostanze e non potete più venire, annullate la vostra partecipazione per lasciare posto ad altri.
* Vi chiediamo di assicuravi di pagare i vostri consumi, per evitare che gli organizatori saranno rimasti a pagare per gli altri.
* Si prega di non parlare di politica cosi ci godiama la serata in tranquilita, di rispettare tutti i partecipanti e di non trattare l’incontro come un appuntamento romantici o intimo: l’obiettivo è semplicemente praticare e migliorare l’italiano in un ambiente piacevole e rilassato.
PS :
FR - Table de conversation en italien chaque vendredi de 18h30 à 22h00 au bar Poppy's, à deux minutes à pied du Parvis St-Gilles" (adresse : rue de Moscou 11, 1060 Saint-Gilles)
NL - Praattafel in het Italiaans elke vrijdag van 18.30 tot 22.00 uur in de Poppys bar, op twee minuten lopen van Sint-Gillisvoorplein (adres: 11 Moskoustraat, 1060 Sint-Gillis)
EN - Conversation table in Italian every Friday from 18:30 till 22:00 at Poppy's, 2 minutes walk from tram stop Parvis Saint-Gilles (address : Rue de Moscou 11, 1060 Saint-Gilles)
ES - Mesa de conversación en Italiano cada viernes desde las 18:30 hasta las 22:00 en el bar Poppy's, a dos minutos a pie de la parada del tranvia Parvis St-Gilles (direccion: Rue de Moscou 11, 1060 Saint-Gilles)
The strongest Full Moon of the Year! Wesak Festival on the 1st of May
Please, [click here](https://email.hello.soulglow.support/c/eJx0k0uT6ioUhX9NMjsWwTzMgEE_jLmetm3ttqNOUiRsExQCAXz--lt6enKrzp3Crr3W-ljUJWfkq9fHWLNLhIMllvl0jZOLzwjGMQqxz5SkvCMtCKEGVh1FI9R5YI9aK-N-bkt17sDYluvSXTUQ2kBXXx-nzAcSJEmcjtIEBT5IykUpwVrawF284pOF-uD9eH7l8-yyFnEU_Uw9VinXgvGhO3GjOgmdI9oodqwdV53fEoYhGqG4StIwxFWcxjQCPAzZKKRpQofM5wSjR5AQoSBCwSBNKUriXVyxKt5FwLwQ_U82bkvbUgOs_Em5M0qWlDED1pYGdrR2ygAjzhzBF6R1Tltv-OThzMMZ1XwggLJadR3cB9t-UCvp4ezMWQPOw1ml1IF3jYezaDEaTYPDW7U20w3XeL7eIl_U5R8QvHNgOirICmeWTb4P68DD2e9k9TpevDUSpf0kmd94s5SfzQavvteTPL9Vcmsv12KLntEY2Gb7NPvsh5WHs0Mc786h7M_z8bpPhQ7Dl0_eFx5-np365vB7K4vzSXk4-2BFvn0R9fZW3KZLHXCzk702q-K95jBbibvx7245PKULeBcqOEUvqwu7W3uPItRvxl_OfGT3vV-1q-bsY9oWmr8955NlECCxCWbGdu1tlJi6GuXVm943rxXYfZ7H15nsDRJ71NKCbf4JveGrL9Sjrek055f4tan3T_RcFcvhIv_0JbhWMUI197VRJ87AkP_A9w3ZHwWnHa3N8eaFqLmTvT-Ib9XR1EAeqH9xe_p1VuYAxnfkrvhXOUdqJcu__htHwJV_Snsi-N8AAAD__zxHKac) to register yourself to the event.
Veuillez [cliquer ici](https://email.hello.soulglow.support/c/eJx0k0uT6ioUhX9NMjsWwTzMgEE_jLmetm3ttqNOUiRsExQCAXz--lt6enKrzp3Crr3W-ljUJWfkq9fHWLNLhIMllvl0jZOLzwjGMQqxz5SkvCMtCKEGVh1FI9R5YI9aK-N-bkt17sDYluvSXTUQ2kBXXx-nzAcSJEmcjtIEBT5IykUpwVrawF284pOF-uD9eH7l8-yyFnEU_Uw9VinXgvGhO3GjOgmdI9oodqwdV53fEoYhGqG4StIwxFWcxjQCPAzZKKRpQofM5wSjR5AQoSBCwSBNKUriXVyxKt5FwLwQ_U82bkvbUgOs_Em5M0qWlDED1pYGdrR2ygAjzhzBF6R1Tltv-OThzMMZ1XwggLJadR3cB9t-UCvp4ezMWQPOw1ml1IF3jYezaDEaTYPDW7U20w3XeL7eIl_U5R8QvHNgOirICmeWTb4P68DD2e9k9TpevDUSpf0kmd94s5SfzQavvteTPL9Vcmsv12KLntEY2Gb7NPvsh5WHs0Mc786h7M_z8bpPhQ7Dl0_eFx5-np365vB7K4vzSXk4-2BFvn0R9fZW3KZLHXCzk702q-K95jBbibvx7245PKULeBcqOEUvqwu7W3uPItRvxl_OfGT3vV-1q-bsY9oWmr8955NlECCxCWbGdu1tlJi6GuXVm943rxXYfZ7H15nsDRJ71NKCbf4JveGrL9Sjrek055f4tan3T_RcFcvhIv_0JbhWMUI197VRJ87AkP_A9w3ZHwWnHa3N8eaFqLmTvT-Ib9XR1EAeqH9xe_p1VuYAxnfkrvhXOUdqJcu__htHwJV_Snsi-N8AAAD__zxHKac) pour vous inscrire à l'événement.
*Le message en français se trouve ci-dessous.
ONLY ONCE A YEAR - the most powerful spiritual moment!
This is a unique opportunity to evolve, to be blessed, to help humanity!
**What**:
The Wesak Festival can be a great opportunity to function as a unity and elevate the entire Earth's consciousness.
**Why**:
On different peaks of the Full Moon when the sun is in Taurus, Lord Buddha was born, achieved illumination and left the body. His energy comes back once a year, at the peak of the Full Moon when the sun is in Taurus, to bring energy and help enlighten us. This makes it a unique moment to gather and become channels of light and love.
**How**:
When we meditate, especially in a group, there's a much higher energy level. This brings down much more energy, which is needed to anchor light, love, and power on Earth. Remember: "let's not only talk about doing something good, but actually act in goodness."
**Where/when**:
1st of May 15:00
• In Brussels:
Av Louise, 505 1000 Brussels
• Online, on Zoom
Get the full details by registering yourself [on this link](https://email.hello.soulglow.support/c/eJx0k0uT6ioUhX9NMjsWwTzMgEE_jLmetm3ttqNOUiRsExQCAXz--lt6enKrzp3Crr3W-ljUJWfkq9fHWLNLhIMllvl0jZOLzwjGMQqxz5SkvCMtCKEGVh1FI9R5YI9aK-N-bkt17sDYluvSXTUQ2kBXXx-nzAcSJEmcjtIEBT5IykUpwVrawF284pOF-uD9eH7l8-yyFnEU_Uw9VinXgvGhO3GjOgmdI9oodqwdV53fEoYhGqG4StIwxFWcxjQCPAzZKKRpQofM5wSjR5AQoSBCwSBNKUriXVyxKt5FwLwQ_U82bkvbUgOs_Em5M0qWlDED1pYGdrR2ygAjzhzBF6R1Tltv-OThzMMZ1XwggLJadR3cB9t-UCvp4ezMWQPOw1ml1IF3jYezaDEaTYPDW7U20w3XeL7eIl_U5R8QvHNgOirICmeWTb4P68DD2e9k9TpevDUSpf0kmd94s5SfzQavvteTPL9Vcmsv12KLntEY2Gb7NPvsh5WHs0Mc786h7M_z8bpPhQ7Dl0_eFx5-np365vB7K4vzSXk4-2BFvn0R9fZW3KZLHXCzk702q-K95jBbibvx7245PKULeBcqOEUvqwu7W3uPItRvxl_OfGT3vV-1q-bsY9oWmr8955NlECCxCWbGdu1tlJi6GuXVm943rxXYfZ7H15nsDRJ71NKCbf4JveGrL9Sjrek055f4tan3T_RcFcvhIv_0JbhWMUI197VRJ87AkP_A9w3ZHwWnHa3N8eaFqLmTvT-Ib9XR1EAeqH9xe_p1VuYAxnfkrvhXOUdqJcu__htHwJV_Snsi-N8AAAD__zxHKac).
Invite your friends to join!
With gratitude and kindness,
Juliana
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UNE SEULE FOIS PAR AN — le moment spirituel le plus puissant !
C’est une occasion unique d’évoluer, de recevoir des bénédictions et d’aider l’humanité !
Quoi :
Le Festival de Wesak est une formidable opportunité de fonctionner dans l’unité et d’élever la conscience de toute la Terre.
Pourquoi :
À différents moments de la Pleine Lune lorsque le soleil est en Taureau, le Seigneur Bouddha est né, a atteint l’illumination et a quitté son corps. Il a promis de revenir une fois par an, au moment culminant de la Pleine Lune lorsque le soleil est en Taureau, afin d’apporter son énergie et de nous aider à nous éveiller. Cela en fait un moment unique pour se rassembler et devenir des canaux de lumière et d’amour.
Comment :
Lorsque nous méditons, surtout en groupe, le niveau d’énergie est bien plus élevé. Cela permet de faire descendre davantage d’énergie, nécessaire pour ancrer la lumière, l’amour et la puissance sur Terre. Souvenons-nous : "ne nous contentons pas de parler de faire le bien, mais agissons réellement dans le bien".
Où / quand :
1er mai 15h00
• Avenue Louise, 505
1000 Bruxelles
• En ligne, sur Zoom
Pour obtenir tous les détails, inscrivez-vous [via ce lien](https://email.hello.soulglow.support/c/eJx0k0uT6ioUhX9NMjsWwTzMgEE_jLmetm3ttqNOUiRsExQCAXz--lt6enKrzp3Crr3W-ljUJWfkq9fHWLNLhIMllvl0jZOLzwjGMQqxz5SkvCMtCKEGVh1FI9R5YI9aK-N-bkt17sDYluvSXTUQ2kBXXx-nzAcSJEmcjtIEBT5IykUpwVrawF284pOF-uD9eH7l8-yyFnEU_Uw9VinXgvGhO3GjOgmdI9oodqwdV53fEoYhGqG4StIwxFWcxjQCPAzZKKRpQofM5wSjR5AQoSBCwSBNKUriXVyxKt5FwLwQ_U82bkvbUgOs_Em5M0qWlDED1pYGdrR2ygAjzhzBF6R1Tltv-OThzMMZ1XwggLJadR3cB9t-UCvp4ezMWQPOw1ml1IF3jYezaDEaTYPDW7U20w3XeL7eIl_U5R8QvHNgOirICmeWTb4P68DD2e9k9TpevDUSpf0kmd94s5SfzQavvteTPL9Vcmsv12KLntEY2Gb7NPvsh5WHs0Mc786h7M_z8bpPhQ7Dl0_eFx5-np365vB7K4vzSXk4-2BFvn0R9fZW3KZLHXCzk702q-K95jBbibvx7245PKULeBcqOEUvqwu7W3uPItRvxl_OfGT3vV-1q-bsY9oWmr8955NlECCxCWbGdu1tlJi6GuXVm943rxXYfZ7H15nsDRJ71NKCbf4JveGrL9Sjrek055f4tan3T_RcFcvhIv_0JbhWMUI197VRJ87AkP_A9w3ZHwWnHa3N8eaFqLmTvT-Ib9XR1EAeqH9xe_p1VuYAxnfkrvhXOUdqJcu__htHwJV_Snsi-N8AAAD__zxHKac).
Avec gratitude,
Juliana
Mandarin Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Japanese Conversation / 日本語/英語会話交流 @BXL
**PLEASE READ THE ATTENDANCE POLICY (below) IF IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME**
**SUNDAY COFFEE & JAPANESE CONVERSATION**
日曜日のコーヒー&日本語会話
Our "Japanese/English Conversation Exchange" offers you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Japanese culture and language, all while helping native Japanese members to learn their target language.
私たちの「日本語/英語会話交流」は、日本の文化と言語の世界に没頭しながら、ネイティブの日本人メンバーが英語、フランス語、またはオランダ語を学ぶのを手助けするユニークな機会を提供します。
**Date: /** 日付:**(almost) every Sunday**
**Time: /** 時間:**from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm**
**Location: /** 場所:**Cafe Caberdouche - Place de la Liberté 8, 1000 Bruxelles**
**Venue Note: /** 会場の注意:**The manager of the cafe kindly accepted us to book a table on a regular basis. To thank him for his kindness, please order AT LEAST ONE DRINK**. カフェのマネージャーが親切にも私たちに定期的にテーブルを予約することを承諾してくださいました。その親切に感謝の意を示すために、少なくとも1杯のドリンクを注文してください。
**Location Assistance: /** 場所の案内:**If you can't find us, ask one of the waiters. They know where we are :) You can also send us a message.**
私たちを見つけられない場合は、ウェイターの一人に尋ねてください。彼らは私たちがどこにいるか知っています :) メッセージも送っていただけます。
**Event Agenda: /** イベントのアジェンダ:
* **4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: JAPANESE CONVERSATION** \- Join us for the Japanese conversation and cultural exploration\. Beginners are welcome / 日本語会話 \- 最初の30分は日本語の会話と文化探求に充てられています。初心者も聞くだけでも歓迎です。30分後に参加しても構いません。多言語交換 \- ベルギーの多様性を体験し、ネイティブの日本人メンバーが英語、フランス語、またはオランダ語を学びたいと熱心に待っています。さまざまな言語で異文化交流の会話に参加しましょう。私たちの日本の友人にベルギーの文化、伝統、生活を紹介しましょう。
* **6:00 PM: EVENT CONCLUSION** \- Please respect the event's start and end times to maximize your language exchange opportunities\. Your participation and enthusiasm are appreciated\! イベントの終了 \- イベントの開始時間と終了時間を尊重して、言語交換の機会を最大限に活用してください。参加と熱意に感謝します!
**Attendance Policy: --->** 以下の日本語
* We're excited to have you join our events and appreciate your commitment to learning and growing together. To ensure a productive and enjoyable experience for all participants, please take note of our attendance policy:
1. **Punctuality:** Please arrive on time for scheduled events. Late arrivals can disrupt the flow of the event and may miss important information.
2. **Language Commitment:** If you sign up for language-specific sessions, such as Japanese conversation or language exchange, we kindly request your commitment to actively participate in that language for the designated duration.
3. **Respect:** Treat fellow participants, organizers, and cafe staff with respect and courtesy. Harassment or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
4. **Removal Policy:** A participant who is not respectful towards other members will be removed from the group and blocked, with no warning. This point is not negotiable.
5. **Cancellation:** If you are unable to attend an event you've registered for, please let us know as soon as possible. This helps us plan accordingly and allows others to take your place if there's a waitlist.
6. **No-Show Policy:** Three no-shows (failing to attend without prior notice) may result in restrictions on event registration to ensure fairness to other participants.
By attending our events, you agree to adhere to these guidelines. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can learn and connect. Thank you for being part of our community!
**出席ポリシー:**
私たちは、イベントに参加していただけることを楽しみにしており、皆さんが一緒に学び成長することに取り組んでいただけることを感謝しています。すべての参加者が生産的で楽しい経験をするために、出席ポリシーにご留意ください:
1. 時間厳守:予定されたイベントには時間通りにお越しください。遅刻はイベントの流れを乱し、重要な情報を見逃す可能性があります。日本語のみのセッションは午後4時、全言語のセッションは午後4時30分開始です。
2. 言語へのコミットメント:日本語会話や言語交換など、特定の言語のセッションに登録された場合は、その言語での積極的な参加をお願いします。
3. 尊重:他の参加者、主催者、カフェのスタッフには敬意と礼儀をもって接してください。嫌がらせや迷惑行為は許容されません。
4. 退場ポリシー:他のメンバーに対して敬意を持たない参加者は、警告なしにグループから削除され、ブロックされます。このポイントは交渉の余地がありません。
5. キャンセル:登録したイベントに参加できない場合は、できるだけ早くお知らせください。これにより、他の人があなたの代わりを取ることができます。
6. ノーショーポリシー:事前の通知なしに3回のノーショー(欠席)がある場合は、他の参加者に公平になるようイベントの登録に制限がかかる場合があります。 私たちのイベントに参加することで、これらのガイドラインに従うことに同意するものとします。私たちはみなさんが学び、つながることができるように歓迎される包括的な環境を作り出すことを目指しています。コミュニティの一部としてご参加いただき、ありがとうございます!
**Note: Please stay tuned to our event page for updates and schedule changes. We can't wait to see you there and exchange languages, cultures, and stories!**
備考:更新やスケジュールの変更については、イベントページをご覧ください。そこで皆さんにお会いして、言語や文化、物語を交換できるのを楽しみにしています!
Cinematek : Eat Drink Man Woman
**Cinematek : Eat Drink Man Woman**
03/05 @ 16h30
Ang Lee’s generous, touching Eat Drink Man Woman focuses on master chef Chu and his three daughters (all of them living at home) as they confront seismic changes in their lives. The film is the third instalment in Ang Lee’s family trilogy, known unofficially (and ironically) as the Father Knows Best series, largely because venerable actor Sihung Lung (whom Lee lured out of retirement) played a father in each film. Constructed around a series of all-in family dinners, where each of the characters eventually (very reluctantly) drops a bombshell announcement, Eat Drink hinges on the tension between modernity and tradition, family and personal freedom, and, especially, the necessity of confiding and sharing. With the profound empathy that typifies his best work, Lee drops us into the drama without much explanation and carefully disrupts our assumptions about the characters ― and the narratives they construct about themselves. By the end, no one is exactly who we thought they were at the beginning. It’s driven by a formidable cast, including Yang Kuei-Mei as Jia-Jen, the eldest daughter and a devout Christian; Wu Chien-Lien as airline executive Jia-Chien (who has the most problematic relationship with her father); Yu-Wen Wang as the youngest daughter Jia-Ning; and legendary actor director Sylvia Chan as Jia-Jen’s best friend Jin-Rong. Warning: plan for a late meal. Lee’s masterful montages of Chu and Jia-Chien cooking are as mouthwatering and hunger-inducing as the noodles in Jûzô Itami’s Tampopo.
[Cinematek](https://cinematek.be/2026-05-03-16-30/yin-shi-nan-nu)
[Toronto International Film Festival](https://www.tiff.net/events/eat-drink-man-woman/)
**For Dreamers, Coffee shots, Orezza, eau de Saint-Georges !**
Primer sábado. Niñapájaroglaciar de Mariana Matija.
El libro de mayo es Niñapájaroglaciar de Mariana Matija.
Mariana pensó en escribir una novela y así fue como presentó este libro. Pero no había en lo escrito una ficción. Había, sí, una narración hilada por una memoria en la que los cantos y voces de los afrecheros se quedaron guardados en su cuerpo, una memoria en la que los glaciares de su infancia suben tanto que ya no tienen donde existir. La memoria de Mariana guarda, inventa, distorsiona y borra, discrimina y agarra una cosa aquí y otra allá, hasta darle forma a este relato. Árboles de pomarrosa en Santágueda, paseos en la laguna del Otún y en el páramo cerca al nevado Kumanday, formaron a esta niña que tuvo hermanas perras y gatos y plantas y gallinas
As usual for the first Saturday group, you may use both English and Spanish during the book discussion; you just need an acceptable level of oral comprehension of both languages to fully enjoy it.
Participar cuesta 1€ (para cubrir el coste de la suscripción a MeetUp).
Durante la conversación elegiremos el libro para el mes siguiente, podéis proponer cualquier libro que os apetezca leer o discutir.
El número de participantes está limitado. Si no podéis participar, por favor, indicadlo actualizando el RSPV en MeetUp.
Meet up and knit or crochet while having a coffee or tea
. Find us on Facebook to see what's actually happening. Bring your own knitting or crochet project and join other people who enjoy yarn crafts for a relaxing couple of hours on Saturday afternoons.
The 1st Saturday of the month is not an in-person meet-up, but on zoom. All people and all levels welcome, including beginners, whom we are happy to help get started (although we don't run classes). No charge. All you need is some yarn and a crochet hook or a pair of knitting needles. We are very friendly so don't be shy. The venue may change from time to time so please check back on the day before the event to be sure you have it right. We mostly speak English, but people in the group are very international and speak many languages. Looking forward to seeing you.
The Language Café 🌍 (ES) ☕️🌶️
¡Ey, qué tal!
¿Crees que podrías sobrevivir solo con tu español? Vamos a ponerlo a prueba con un cafecito☕️ (o con lo que te dé la gana en el momento, ya sea una bebida o un snack )
Dónde:
Leopold PDN. Este café puede ser algo difícil de encontrar, especialmente cuando llueve ️☔️, pero así empieza la aventura, ¿no? No esperes hasta estar completamente perdido—mándame un mensaje antes de empezar a maldecir Google Maps ️.
‼️️Si el clima se porta, picnic en el parque (Cinquantenaire), obvio 🌳🧺
La idea:
Pides algo (¡obligatorio! ☝️) y te unes a la mesa. Empezamos con una mini intro y luego hablamos de todo: actividades, viajes, música… Y si tienes ganas, ¡jugamos a algo! Todo en español, así que ¡prepárate para la inmersión! Dependiendo de cuántos seamos, podemos dividirnos por niveles para que todos disfruten al máximo.
Juegos:
Nada de tableros gigantes que acaben tirando los cafés por toda la mesa. Solo juegos rápidos y divertidos (tipo UNO o Exploding Kittens ). Yo llevaré unos, pero si tienes alguno que te guste, tráelo sin miedo. Eso sí, los juegos con texto, ¡en español!
⏱ Horarios:
Empezamos a las 15:00, pero si llegas más tarde, no pasa nada, te unes cuando quieras y te quedas el rato que quieras.
¿Vas a llegar después de las 15:30? Dímelo en el chat para guardarte un lugar.
Lista de espera
Si estás en la lista de espera pero realmente quieres venir, o si tienes cualquier duda, mándame un mensaje directo...
Más info se puede compartir en el chat o por DM —asegúrate de revisar tus mensajes el día antes para no perderte nada crítico .
🐈⬛ El Código de los Amigos:
Nada de formalidades – aquí venimos a divertirnos
Respeto y buena onda – si no,
¡¿Los errores?! ¡Nos dan igual! Y si nos cuesta, cambiamos al inglés o mejor: 💃
¿No puedes venir? Cancela para que alguien en la lista de espera pueda tomar tu lugar
Si estás en la lista de espera, no te presentes sin confirmación.
¡Hasta luego!
Climb & Chill 🧗♂️☕️
What's up Friends! 👋
Ready for some bouldering fun? Boulder-what? 🤔 It’s climbing (FR: escalade, le bloc) up to 4.5m high without ropes—and in my case, without much hope! 😂✨
It’s a super fun indoor activity, but be warned: it does require a certain level of physical fitness and/or skill. Most importantly, though, it requires awesome company—which we’ve got! 😎
The Idea:
📍 Meeting Point: For those arriving at 17:00, we’ll meet at the cafeteria (next to the billiards table).
Feel free to start earlier or later—just drop me a message or write in the group chat so we can meet up.
💪 Stay & climb as long as you want - venue closes at midnight!
🥤 Recharge: If you’ve had enough climbing for the day (we usually do this after 2 hours of climbing), we may head back to the cafeteria (or to the rooftop if it's sunny🌤️) for snacks, drinks & games. Cafeteria closes at 22:00.
Where:
📍Arkose: (Brussels Canal)
Rue Willy de Bruyn Straat 52, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique
🔗 https://arkose.com/
Fees:
🤑Entry fee without shoes:
- 18 eur (first-timers 10€ with online promo activated)
- reduced rates: students, minors, job seekers, firefighters, military (proof required)
👟 Shoe Rental: 5€ (if you don’t have your own)
🎫 10-session pass: 150€
Good to Know:
✍️ First-timers need to create an account (takes 5min) - do it in advance and pay online to pay less and avoid wasting time onsite
💦 Hydration is key! Bring a water bottle.
🔐 Lockers available, but bring your own padlock.
🚿 Changing rooms & showers on-site.
👕 Wear comfy sports clothes—it gets intense!
🧴 Only liquid magnesium is allowed (for grip) - in reality most people use powder🤫
👟 Thinking of going regularly? Bouldering shoes are a great investment! (Decathlon: ~45-65€ per pair.)
⚠️ Safety First!
Bouldering is fun, but safety comes first! Stay alert, know your limits, and don’t take unnecessary risks. Enjoy responsibly! 💪
📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing critical 🙄 announcements.
🐈⬛ The Friends Code:
👉Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊
👉Can’t make it? Cancel or drop a message in the chat - helps running things smoothly!
👉 Don't show up if you are on the waiting list or show up at your own risk.
See you at the walls folks😉
Mandarin Events Near You
Connect with your local Mandarin community
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
It feels like we just saw each other 🤷. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May we’re stopping in for Rooh’s popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and that’s not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves.
The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate.
730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves
830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate)
$15 for One Class
$20 for Both
Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.
Cocoaheads
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/
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
Wear workout clothes. \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
$10 per class
$5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt
Club shirts are $25
Hope to see you soon. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Stop Negative thinking and Over-thinking and Feel More Positive
How do we recover from having had a toxic or narcissistic ex?
How do we move on from the past, especially something as traumatic as a divorce or breakup?
How do we avoid anxiety and depression?
How do we have more self esteem?
In this meeting, you will learn the mental health secrets to help you
quickly get over the past and heal your mind.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.
Duty vs. Results: What Makes an Action Moral?
When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches.
* **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain acts—like lying—are wrong regardless of the consequences; you can’t do a wrong thing for a right reason.
* **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are “higher” than others, and that good intentions don’t redeem harmful outcomes.
## Discussion Questions
1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie.
2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?**
3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome?
4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend?
5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles?
6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way?
7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time?
8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?





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