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Join your community of fellow Intuitives and MBTI nerds for a casual evening of engaging conversation. We get together every second Sunday – with a mix of regulars and new friends. There is no fee to attend, though we ask that you support the venue by ordering something to eat or drink. **Feel free to contact event host B. via Facebook/Meetup messenger, or text/call 416-712-8635 for directions**. About the venue: The Pint Public House Nearest Subway: Union Station Map / Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G5GfXDSQXeifJ5ot5 We make an effort to find pubs that are quiet and introvert friendly, with a section to ourselves. We make no effort to muffle our extroverts, but should they get out of hand, our resident INTJ will use their death stare, to pull them back in line.

【College Park food court is closed again, so we change the location to the food court in Aura Concourse（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON）, near the College Station.】 I am helping organize a mandarin-english language exchange downtown. If you want to improve your Mandarin/English, feel free to come by downtown and meet others to practise your language. There will be native Mandarin and English speakers to help you! Or you can share your language skills with others! Every Sunday 3:00pm-5:00pm Aura Concourse（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON) [ Please find a table with "meetup" label (like the Featured photo).] [ Usually in front of the pharmacy ] —————————————— 大家好： 【College Park的food court又给封了，所以我们把活动地点换到了 Aura Concourse的food court（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON），靠近College Station。】 我正在组织一场中英文交流活动。如果你想提高你的普通话或者英语，那就快来参加吧！你可以在这里认识很多母语为普通话或者英语的新朋友！他们都非常乐于帮你提高你的中英文表达能力！也欢迎你同我们一起分享你的语言技巧! 谢谢! 每周日 3:00pm-5:00pm Aura Concourse food court（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON） 【请找到一张桌子，桌上有张纸，写着“Meetup”。】 【位置通常在药房前面】 ———————————————— 大家好： 【College Park的food court又給封了，所以我們把活動地點換到了Aura Concourse的food court（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON），靠近College 】 我正在組織一場中英文交流活動。如果你想提高你的國語或者英語，那就快來參加吧！你可以在這裡認識很多母語為國語或者英語的新朋友！他們都非常樂於幫你提高你的中英文表達能力！也歡迎你同我們一起分享你的語言技巧！ 謝謝! 每週日 3:00pm-5:00pm Aura Concourse food court（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON） 【請找到一張桌子，桌上有張紙，寫著“Meetup”】 【位置通常會在藥房前面】

**Volleyball 5-1 Systems & Tactical Play 2 — Compete Smarter & Execute with Purpose (15+)** Ready to elevate your game beyond structure and start outplaying your opponents? Volleyball 5-1 Systems & Tactical Play 2 is designed for intermediate players who already understand the 5-1 system and are ready to sharpen their tactical awareness, decision-making, and competitive edge. This clinic shifts the focus from *knowing your role* to *using it strategically*—helping you play with intention in fast-paced, game-like situations. In this session, you’ll develop advanced tactical skills through high-level drills and gameplay: • **Offensive Decision-Making:** Learn to make smart play calls and create scoring opportunities • **Attacking with Intent:** Improve shot selection and place the ball strategically • **Blocking Systems:** Work on timing and coordination to effectively close the block with a teammate • **Defensive Reading:** Anticipate plays by reading hitter cues like shoulder angle and approach Drills are designed to replicate real match pressure—requiring quick thinking, strong communication, and purposeful execution. You’ll build the ability to read the game, anticipate opponent tendencies, and turn structured rotations into a fluid, aggressive system. *** **Who This Clinic Is For:** • Players with strong fundamental skills and prior experience in the 5-1 system • Athletes currently playing—or preparing to play—in organized leagues or competitive environments • Players ready to improve tactical decision-making and compete at a higher level *This clinic is not recommended for beginners.* *** **Location:** Miles Nadal JCC — 750 Spadina Ave. (enter through Spadina doors) **Format:** Group instruction led by an experienced, competitive-level coach **Registration Required in Advance** RSVP’ing on Meetup does not reserve your spot. [Register here](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=xW5X08R) ☎️ Or call 416-924-6211 ext. 0 *** **Why Join?** • Elevate your understanding of the 5-1 system through real gameplay application • Improve decision-making under pressure • Develop smarter attacking, blocking, and defensive strategies • Compete with confidence, purpose, and tactical awareness Step into a more strategic version of your game—where every decision is intentional, every play has purpose, and you’re actively working to outplay the competition.

#### **This event page is for English speakers only.** **こちらのイベントページは英語話者の方向けです。** **日本人の方は、別のイベントページからお申し込みください！** *** We host a Japanese & English language exchange meeting every Sunday at 9:30 AM. Participants practice in pairs or small groups, with 50 minutes of Japanese practice and 50 minutes of English practice. The study materials used in our sessions are created by professional language teachers. ### **Before Signing Up, Please Read the Following** * **Please make sure to check the comments section of the event page, as all event details and materials will be shared there around Saturday.** * This meeting is intended for people who are genuinely interested in language learning. Participants joining for other purposes may be asked to leave. * We prioritize creating a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. * Disruptive behavior, solicitation, or sales activities are not allowed. Anyone who does not follow the instructions of the organizer or staff may be removed from the group. * **Participation fee : Refunds and carryovers are not available.** ### **Participation Fee & Donation** Your participation fee will be used by Emiko Tanaka, a Yosakoi Ambassador, to promote Yosakoi Naruko Dance from Kochi, Japan, to the world. For more details, please visit our website: [Yosakoi Ambassador Project](https://yosakoiambassador.com/) We look forward to seeing you at the event!

**Volleyball Foundations 2 — Build Precision & Play with Purpose (15+)** Ready to take your game from control to precision? Volleyball Foundations 2 is designed for players who have a solid grasp of the basics and are ready to build consistency, improve movement, and make more intentional plays on the court. In this next-level beginner clinic, you’ll refine and elevate your core skills through more dynamic, game-like training: • **Passing:** Improve footwork and control with movement-based passing • **Setting:** Develop accuracy with targeted sets toward the antenna • **Serving:** Learn to serve with purpose by aiming for specific zones You’ll also be introduced to more advanced movement patterns and transitions. Drills will challenge you to move efficiently between positions—shifting from defense to offense and back—while maintaining control and consistency. Sessions combine high-energy, skill-focused drills with structured scrimmage play, giving you the opportunity to apply these skills in real-time with greater precision and decision-making. *** **Who This Clinic Is For:** • Players who have completed Volleyball Foundations 1 or have a basic understanding of passing, setting, and serving • Players looking to improve accuracy, movement, and overall court awareness • Athletes ready to transition from learning skills to applying them more effectively in gameplay *** **Location:** Miles Nadal JCC — 750 Spadina Ave. (enter through Spadina doors) **Format:** Group instruction led by an experienced, supportive coach **Registration Required in Advance** RSVP’ing on Meetup does not reserve your spot. [Register here](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=xao585V) ☎️ Or call 416-924-6211 ext. 0 *** **Why Join?** • Build consistency and precision in your core skills • Improve movement, positioning, and court transitions • Develop confidence making intentional plays during rallies Take the next step in your volleyball journey and start playing with more purpose, control, and confidence on the court.

#### **This event page is for JAPANESE PEOPLE only.** **If you are not Japanese, please sign up through a different event page.** **こちらのイベントページは日本人の方向けです。** **Toronto Japanese English Language Exchangeにご興味を持っていただき、ありがとうございます！** 私たちは毎週日曜日の午前9:30から、英語と日本語の練習会を開催しています。 この会では、ペアまたは少人数のグループで、50分間の日本語練習と50分間の英語練習を行います。 使用する教材は、プロの言語教師が作成したものです。 ### **お申し込み前にご確認ください** * **イベントの詳細とミーティン中に使用する教材は、** **イベントページのコメント欄にの方のみが見れる設定で共有し、更にMeetupのメッセージ機能を通してご登録されたEmailアドレスへ土曜日ぐらいにお送りしています。** * メール受信機能がオフになっていると詳細が届きません。メール受信をオンに、そしてお知らせが届く設定にされることを推奨します。 * この会は、言語学習を目的とした方向けに開催しています。 それ以外の目的でのご参加はお断りする場合がございます。 * 安全で安心して参加できる環境を最優先に考えています。 * 迷惑行為・営業・勧誘行為があった場合、またはオーガナイザーやスタッフの指示に従わない場合は、退会していただくことがあります。 * 参加費の返金・繰越は不可です。 ### **参加費について** 参加費は以下の目的に使用されます。 ・Meetup利用料 ・当日サポートスタッフへの謝礼 ・オーガナイザーEmikoの「よさこい国際化プロジェクト」の活動費 トロントにはよさこいチームもあり、さまざまなイベントに出演しています。 ご興味のある方は、ぜひご参加ください。 ウェブサイト [https://yosakoiambassador.com/](https://yosakoiambassador.com/) パフォーマンス動画 [https://youtu.be/2z8f4p6DJkw](https://youtu.be/2z8f4p6DJkw) 皆さまのご参加をお待ちしております！

Hi everyone! ✨ Creative Sundays is back, this time we’re hosting a **Bead Bar session** 💛 Join us for a relaxed, cozy afternoon where you can design and create your own beaded accessories. You’ll be able to make pieces like bracelets, phone charms, necklaces, or keychains, all at your own pace. No experience is needed, this session is beginner-friendly and all materials will be provided. ✨ Choose what you’d like to create ✨ Small group, relaxed setting ✨ Take home your finished pieces 🗓 Date: Sunday April 12 ⏰ Time: 1–3 PM 📍 Midtown Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton area) 💵 Materials fee: $25 Spots are limited, and **payment is required to confirm your spot**. **Payment details:** E-transfer: Larhtyfarh@gmail.com Note: Creative Sundays + Name Looking forward to another creative Sunday together ✨

This group is for badminton enthusiasts who are passionate about exploring the connections between metabolism, energy, and exercise. We are welcome beginner plus, intermediate and advance level players looking to improve your skill or a seasoned player seeking to optimize your performance on the court, this group is for you! Join us for friendly games. This badminton session is a weekly event and it is followed with dinner together but it is optional. Since we have 3 courts and allowed the maximum of 24 players so that everyone signs up for this event will be placed on waiting list FIRST then will be moved to the joining list on WEDNESDAY MORNING. Court fee: It will be informed at the comment section by 4pm. Cost per person is either $162 (for 3 courts) divided by the number of players attended OR $108 (for 2 courts) divided by the number of players attended. My email address will be provided at that time for etransfer.

🎤🍻 **NIGHT SOCIAL & KARAOKE @ TAPS BAR & GRIL**L 🍻🎤 Good Food, Good Vibes & A Mic (If You Want It) Sometimes the best way to meet people… isn’t a walk — it’s a table, a drink, and a little bit of chaos in the form of karaoke. Join us for a relaxed, social night at Taps Bar and Grill — a laid-back spot where we can hang out, eat, laugh, and (optionally) take the stage. This is one of those nights where there’s no pressure to perform, no expectations — just a group of people getting together, having a good time, and maybe cheering each other on. Sing if you want. Don’t sing if you don’t want. Either way — you’re part of the fun. 👉 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) *** 🎤 What We’ll Do We’ll meet outside Taps and head in together to grab a table. From there, it’s all about settling in — ordering food, having some drinks, and getting to know each other in a relaxed, easygoing environment. Karaoke will be happening throughout the night, so if you feel like jumping in, go for it. If not, sit back, enjoy the show, and be part of the vibe. This is a great event if you’re newer to the group or just want something more low-key and social. *** 🌙 Vibe & Expectations This is a chill, welcoming night — not a performance, not a competition. It’s about: ✔️ Meeting new people ✔️ Having real conversations ✔️ Letting loose a little No pressure, no awkward setups — just a solid hang with good people, food, and something happening in the background. *** 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 Meetup Location: Outside Taps Bar & Grill 🫎 I’ll be wearing my Moose Hat ⏰ Meetup Time: 8:30 PM I will only wait 5 minutes before heading inside, so try to be on time. 🎤 Karaoke Time: 9:30PM 🍔🍺 Part of the night is supporting the space we’re in — plan to grab at least one drink or appetizer to help keep places like this welcoming for our group *** 🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to Members who have not been to my event, have to send the e-transfer as soon as they sign up. 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** Please note: Food and drinks are separate and paid individually. This fee helps support the group and allows us to keep hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖 *** 🎒 What to Bring Yourself (that’s the main thing) Cash/card for food & drinks A song idea… just in case 🎤 *** 🌈 Who Is This For? This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends — whether single or not. We also host: 🎬 Movies 🚶 Walks & hikes 🎭 Arts & culture outings 🍽️ Restaurant gatherings There’s always something happening. *** REMEMBER: You’re welcome to just show up if you’re unsure about your schedule. And as always, sometimes plans shift and events may need to be canceled — please keep an eye on updates. *** 👤 Organizer: Mathew Questions? Post on the event wall or email 📧 torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com Come for the food. Stay for the laughs. Leave with new people in your life — and maybe a song stuck in your head. 🎶✨

**Seniors Pickleball — Stay Active & Play Social (60+)** Looking for a fun, welcoming way to stay active and connect with others? Our Seniors Pickleball program offers a relaxed, supportive environment where you can enjoy the game at a comfortable pace. This 90-minute session is designed for adults 60+ (or anyone who prefers a slower pace), focusing on rallying, light gameplay, and gentle skill refreshers—without the intensity of a traditional clinic. Whether you’re newer to the game or simply want a more easygoing experience, this program is all about movement, enjoyment, and community. *** **What to Expect:** • **Slower-Paced Play:** Controlled, approachable games suited for all comfort levels • **Rallying & Gameplay:** Spend more time playing and enjoying longer rallies • **Skill Refreshers:** Light guidance to help you stay sharp and confident • **Supportive Environment:** Friendly, social atmosphere with lots of encouragement An experienced instructor will organize rotations, facilitate matchups, and ensure everyone is included and having a great time. *** **Program Details:** • **Duration:** 90-minute sessions • **Group Size:** Maximum 6 participants for a high-quality experience • **Instructor:** Experienced and supportive facilitator • **Pilot Pricing:** $125 for a 5-class session *** **Who This Program Is For:** • Adults 60+ looking for a fun, social, and active experience • Players who prefer a slower, less competitive pace • Anyone wanting to enjoy pickleball without intensive instruction *This program is distinct from our Beginner or Intermediate Skills & Play clinics and focuses on enjoyment, movement, and connection.* *** **Location:** Miles Nadal JCC — 750 Spadina Ave. (enter through Spadina doors) **Registration Required in Advance** RSVP’ing on Meetup does not reserve your spot. [Register here](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=xW5mPmO) ☎️ Or call 416-924-6211 ext. 0 *** **Why Join?** • Stay active in a fun, low-pressure environment • Build confidence while enjoying the game at your own pace • Meet new people and connect through sport • Enjoy guided play without the intensity of structured training Come for the game, stay for the community—pickleball has never felt this fun and approachable.

Cost: $16 per person (includes feather birdies). Plastic birdies are available upon request. Payment: Cash is preferred and should be made before playing. E-Transfer (EMT) or debit card payments are accepted (plus applicable taxes). Time: Sundays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: 1370 Birchmount Rd, Unit #6 (Closest intersection: Birchmount Rd & Lawrence Ave) Requirements: Racquets: Bring your own racquet. Rentals are available at the club if needed. Shoes: Please bring indoor gym shoes and change into them at the club before entering the courts. Winter Reminder: Ensure you change into court shoes before stepping onto the courts during the winter months. Rules and Guidelines: No outside food is allowed. This meetup is open to players of all skill levels (beginner to advanced). The primary purpose is to play friendly doubles games. This event is not intended for singles matches or formal training sessions. Attendance is capped based on court availability. Waitlisted participants may be moved to the confirmed list as space allows, with priority given to regular attendees and those with reliable RSVP history. No Drop-ins: Only individuals on the confirmed “Going” list are allowed to attend. Unregistered participants will be asked to leave. Cancellation Policy: Please cancel at least 48 hours in advance if you cannot attend. Failure to do so will result in being marked as a no-show. Repeated no-shows may lead to removal from future “Going” lists.

## 🎾 **Pickleball Intermediate Skills & Play (15+)** *at the Miles Nadal JCC* Already comfortable with the basics of pickleball and ready to take the next step? **Intermediate Skills & Play** is designed for players who want to improve consistency, refine technique, and apply smarter strategy during real gameplay. This small-group program blends **coaching, targeted drills, and structured play**, helping you transition confidently into intermediate-level play. Each session builds progressively, allowing you to practice new skills right away in guided game situations with personalized feedback from an experienced instructor. *** 🏓 **What You’ll Work On:** • Refining technique for serves, returns, volleys, and rallies • Improving consistency and shot selection during play • Developing introductory doubles strategy and court awareness • Applying skills through structured practice games and scenarios • Receiving individualized feedback plus interactive Q&A with the instructor *** 🎯 **Program Highlights:** • Progressive weekly skill development • Guided practice matches and scenario-based training • Strategy discussions to improve on-court decision-making • Supportive environment focused on growth and confidence Whether you’re aiming to strengthen your recreational play or prepare for more competitive games, this program gives you the tools and awareness to elevate your performance. *** 📍 **Location:** Miles Nadal JCC — 750 Spadina Ave. (enter through Spadina doors) 👥 **Format:** Small-group instruction led by an experienced, friendly coach 🎾 **Equipment:** Paddles and balls are provided (or bring your own) *** 📅 **Registration Required in Advance** RSVP’ing on Meetup does **not** reserve your spot. 👉 **[Register here](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=yP0AM5X)** ☎️ Or call **416-924-6211 ext. 0** Spaces are limited to ensure personalized instruction — early registration is encouraged! *** 🧡 **Why Join?** • Build confidence and consistency at the intermediate level • Learn through real gameplay — not just drills • Receive personalized coaching in a supportive setting • A strong bridge between Beginner programs and Drop-In play 🔔 **New to pickleball?** If you’ve never played before, we recommend starting with our **Intro to Pickleball Clinic**. If you’re ready to challenge yourself, improve your decision-making, and feel more in control during games, this program is for you. Come play, learn, and level up! 🏓

**Drop-In Pickleball at the Miles Nadal JCC** Come play one of the fastest-growing sports in North America — right in the heart of the Annex! Join us for friendly, active Pickleball at the Miles Nadal JCC, just steps from Spadina Station. It’s a great way to stay active, meet new people, and have some fun! \*\*\* **🏓 Event Details:** **Location:** 750 Spadina Ave. (enter through the Spadina doors) **Check-In:** Stop by security and check in at the front desk when you arrive. \*\*\* **🏓 Registration & Payment (Required in Advance):** **RSVP on Meetup does *not* reserve your spot.** To participate in Drop-In Play, you must register and pay in advance via our registration system. 👉 [Register online](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=x9wV9dB) 📞 Or register by phone: 416-924-6211 ext. 0 Space is limited to **18 players** on a first-come, first-served basis. Once full, no additional participants can be accommodated. \*\*\* **🏓 Other Info:** * Paddles and balls are available for loan at the front desk with a **$20 cash deposit and valid ID** * This session is intended for **novice players and above** — participants should know basic rules and scoring * Courts are rotated regularly so everyone gets a chance to play * Welcoming, inclusive environment \*\*\* Come ready to rally, socialize, and have a great time on the court. We can’t wait to see you there!

Archetypal Coaching — Activate Your Goals with Ancient Wisdom Ready to energize your goals and gain clear direction? In this weekly meetup, we work with powerful archetypes from ancient traditions to align your intention, sharpen your strategy, and ignite real momentum. 4 Sessions Per Month Tap into the power of 4 ancient traditions: • Egyptian — Strategic clarity & long-range vision • Scandinavian — Decisiveness & breakthrough energy • Greek — Harmony, inspiration & personal charisma • Sephirotic (Kabbalistic) — Deep integration & energetic anchoring. Each 90-Min Session Includes: • Group energy alignment (20 min) • Personal goal setting in the energy of the week’s tradition (20 min) • Group activation & anchoring (20 min) • Personal alanyses, archetypal insights & support circle (30 min). What You’ll Gain: ✓ Mental clarity & motivation ✓ Energetic support for your path ✓ Clear, inspired next steps ✓ A deeper connection to purpose. When: Every Sunday afternoon 4-6pm Fee: $50 CAD per session (Limited spots available) Facilitator: Andrey Litvinov — Business Coach, Psychotherapist, Grand Master of Reiki Yggdrasil To Reserve Your Spot: Pre-registration required via WhatsApp or Telegram Message: t.me/AndyTherapist WhatsApp: +1 437 606 6502

Curious about “vibe coding” but not sure what it actually means? This beginner-friendly talk is about how people are using AI to build websites, apps, automations, and small software projects by describing what they want in plain English. We’ll cover what vibe coding is, what AI is good at, where it falls short, and how to actually use it without getting lost. The goal is not to hype AI as magic — it’s to show how to use it as a practical tool. This session is designed for beginners, curious builders, non-programmers, and developers who want a clearer picture of how to build with AI today. Topics include: * What “vibe coding” means * What AI can help you build * Where AI is useful and where it is unreliable * A simple workflow for building with AI * Prompting tips for better results * Common beginner mistakes to avoid If you’ve ever thought, “I have an idea, but I don’t know how to build it,” this talk is for you. 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.

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise. We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration. Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team. **YouTube Link** TBD

Make sure to RSVP on the Cental Ohio Azure event! The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!