Like Minded People

Join us for an evening of good vibes! Whether you’re a local or an expat, Mingle Mania is the perfect place to socialize and make friends or even to practice languages. 🤝🤼‍♂️💬🙋‍♂️🫂 👉 Join [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GopSuzuFKRBKeYVKQrX4pE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GopSuzuFKRBKeYVKQrX4pE) The group has many regular members, we intend to do various type of events, the goal is to build a strong community for all sorts of activities. If you have an event idea that you would like to see happen, let us know. We generally have about 20 participants, the age is between 20 and 60 averaging somewhere around 30, language exchange is not strictly enforced, culture exchange happens naturally. **mingle** (verb, intransitive): to move among people and talk to them, especially at a social event. 📍 **What We Are:** * A diverse group of locals and expats * ...going out at least every Tuesday 😊 🆓 **Event Details:** * It is free to join and operated on a voluntary basis! * Please honor the bar by ordering at least one drink.

** Registratie voor deze editie gaat vier weken voor aanvang open! ** **17.00 - 18.00** Inloop & eten **18.00 - 18.10** Openingswoord Rubicon **18.10 - 19.00** **Stefan Strube** - *Entra Verified ID: Good, better, best option to secure issuance of Verifiable Credentials* Met Entra Verified ID kun je je eigen aangepaste Verifiable Credentials maken, en je wilt er zeker van zijn dat deze credentials aan de juiste personen worden uitgegeven. Er zijn verschillende opties om het uitgeven van Verifiable Credentials te beveiligen, en Stefan neemt je mee langs zijn good, better en best opties. Doe mee aan deze zeer technische sessie met live demo’s en leer hoe je de uitgifte van Verifiable Credentials veilig inricht. **19.00 - 19.10** Break **19.10 - 20.00** **Vito Minheere** - *Azure Managed HSM: Veilige sleutelbeheer en compliance in de praktijk* Met de komst van de Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) in 2027 en de groeiende eisen aan databescherming, wordt het gebruik van HSMs steeds kritischer voor organisaties. Maar wat is een HSM precies, en hoe pas je dit toe in Azure? Ik leg uit hoe Azure Managed HSM integreert met Azure Key Vault, en hoe je lokale en Azure RBAC kunt inzetten voor een robuust beveiligingsmodel. Tot slot deel ik praktische tips voor het beheren van HSMs met Terraform en Azure DevOps, gebaseerd op mijn ervaring hiermee in mijn dagelijkse werk. **20.00 - 20.10** Break **20.10 - 20.30** Pubquiz! **20.30 - 21.30** Borrel en einde

**3D Workshop** * **Ontwerpen met Fusion360** * **Scannen in 3D** * **Het gebruik van 3D printers** **Je bent nu welkom in de nieuwe locatie NewTechPark** Je kunt ook online aan deze fysieke bijeenkomst deelnemen. De bijeenkomst is dan op de locatie te volgen. Als je [hier](w.j.put@hccnet.nl) vooraf een mailtje stuurt kun je dinsdagavond tussen 19.00 en 20.00 uur inloggen met Jitsi voor vragen, of ter kennismaking met hcc!3D. Online neem je deel aan de bijeenkomst met [https://wij.hcc.nl/3D](https://wij.hcc.nl/3D) [(Alleen toegang als je zichtbaar bent met voor- en achternaam. )](https://wij.hcc.nl/3d)

**For this series you need to register via our website:** https://www.maitreya.nl/nl/programma/buddhist-mind-science-3-getting-to-know-your-mind/2026-03-03 (both at our center in Amsterdam Oost and online). Buddhism is considered by some a “science of mind,” because it presents a comprehensive and deep description of the mind, it studies its various aspects and functions, and it provides methods to observe it directly and to discover and activate our inner potential. And it does so with one intention: to overcome suffering and its causes and to cultivate true, lasting happiness. The course follows a gradual approach, with a strong experiential component that invites everyone to reflect and check by themselves the different topics presented along the courses. With a strong emphasis on transforming daily life in meaningful ways, it provides both Buddhist and scientific perspectives. What is our mind? What are the afflictions that obscure our inner potential? Can they be removed? Why do we often struggle with the same mental patterns? How deep and vast is the potential of our mind? This module focuses on an exploration of the mind to understand what it is, its characteristics, and how we can become more aware of our mental processes and of our mind itself. It also deepens into techniques to diminish mental afflictions, and reflects on the possibility of the continuity of the mind and on karma. It is complemented by references to some current scientific understanding of the mind.

Is public speaking something you’ve always wanted to learn? Then you’ve come to the right place! Experience a safe and playful environment at U-Speak Toastmasters where you can develop your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills! ## **Welcome to U-Speak! Toastmasters** Join our vibrant community at U-Speak!, where internationals and Dutch locals from Utrecht and its surroundings come together. U-speak! Toastmasters is a welcoming, safe, supportive and playful environment where you can work on your public speaking, communication and leadership skills! ## **Discover our meeting experience** Curious about what happens during our meetings? Here’s a glimpse into a typical evening at U-Speak! Our gatherings feature a lineup of three prepared speeches, engaging evaluations and impromptu speaking sessions. At U-Speak!, every member gets their chance to shine. Whether you’re delivering a speech, providing feedback, or stepping up for impromptu speaking, our supportive environment ensures that everyone’s voice is heard and valued. * ⏰ Time: 19:15 - 21:30 (7.15pm to 9.30pm) Walk-in at 19:15; Start of the meeting at 19:30 * 🌐 Venue: Room 8, Top Floor, Pub Florin, Utrecht * 🙋🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️Attendance: Typically, 15-20 people attend each meeting Many of our club members are not on Meetup, so the number of people attending as indicated here is not reflective of the actual number of people attending on a night. * 🙋🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ Guests are welcome; rsvp is encouraged

Meld je aan voor onze volgende WordPress Meetup in Utrecht op **dinsdag 3 maart 2026**. Zoals gebruikelijk zijn we weer welkom bij [Wonders of Work](https://wondersofwork.nl/), onze locatiesponsor. We beginnen om 19:30 uur (zaal open vanaf 19:00). **Programma** We hebben weer twee inspirende sprekers Je hebt vast wel eens meegemaakt dat je hostingserver trager en trager werd. **Arjan Olsder** gaat ons daarom de ins en outs van hosting uitleggen. En **Samir Rafiq**, onze builder expert, werkt inmiddels ook met Etch. Etch belooft de wereld van builders op zijn kop te gaan zetten! Je hoort wat hij ervan vindt. Om 21:30 eindigen we met een borrel die gesponsord wordt door [Klarned](https://www.klarned.is/nl/), [Webscout](https://webscout.be/) en [Kinsta](https://kinsta.com/nl/). **Hosting \| Arjan Olser** Is jouw webhosting een goed onderbouwde keuze of gewoon onderbuikgevoel? En kun je die keuze wel goed onderbouwen? Arjan Olsder bouwde 25 jaar geleden het bedrijf Digishock op. En 16 jaar geleden kwam daar WebsiteNazorg.nl bij. Binnen beide bedrijven was het een komen en gaan van webhostingbedrijven en werden keuzes door klanten vooral op emotie en ‘van horen zeggen’ genomen. Terwijl webhosting in de praktijk het meest vitale element is in de kwaliteitsbeleving van een website. En vaak ook het eerste waar iedereen op bezuinigt. Inmiddels is Arjan niet meer werkzaam in de industrie, dus tijd genoeg voor hem om een deepdive te doen en zijn kennis te delen. Hoe kies je de juiste webhost? Wat zoek je qua technologie, qua service en bereikbaarheid. En welke juridische angels kunnen op jouw pad komen. Of het pad van jouw klant. Want met de huidige geopolitieke spanningen is het belangrijk dat de Nederlandse WordPress sector weerbaar wordt en haar klanten goed kan beschermen. **Etch Builder \| Samir Rafiq** De markt zit vol met opties, elk met hun eigen aanpak. Van gebruiksvriendelijke drag-and-drop builders zoals Divi en Elementor, tot meer geavanceerde tools zoals Bricks en Oxygen voor developers. Of juist full site editing met WordPress blocks al dan niet ondersteund door een Greyd of Kadence. Samir Rafiq is ervaren low-code WordPress developer met meer dan 10 jaar ervaring als ontwikkelaar en trainer. In deze talk neemt Samir je mee in EtchWP, een opkomende builder die een frisse kijk biedt op hoe we websites bouwen. Wat maakt deze builder anders dan de rest? En is dit misschien wel de builder waar jij naar op zoek bent? **Zeepkist** Wil je een vraag stellen aan de aanwezigen op de avond? Of wil je een korte presentatie doen van het werk waar je mee bezig bent (max 10 minuten), dan willen we je ook ruimte geven om even op de zeepkist te klimmen. Meld je van tevoren aan via info@wpmeetuputrecht.nl. **Nieuwe onderwerpen voor talks** We zijn altijd op zoek naar leuke onderwerpen voor een talk. Is er een onderwerp waarover je meer informatie zou willen? Kun jijzelf misschien wat meer vertellen over WordPress, SEO, hosting, contentcreatie of iets dergelijks? Of wil je gewoon eens laten zien wat jij of jouw bedrijf maakt met WordPress? Vertel het ons via info@wpmeetuputrecht.nl. **Wonders of Work** We zijn weer welkom op de locatie van [Wonders of Work](https://wondersofwork.nl) (voormalig Seats2Meet Utrecht CS), onze locatiesponsor. WoW is gevestigd in Hoog Catharijne (Boven Vredenburgpassage, Kantoren Connect Offices R1, 6e etage). Je vindt WoW het makkelijkst als je Hoog Catharijne vanaf het Centraal Station inloopt, linksaf langs Ziggo/Vodafone, en dan net voorbij de Rituals. **WordPress Community** Wij zijn onderdeel van de wereldwijde WordPress Community. WordPress is open source en daaraan wordt belangeloos gewerkt door vele enthousiaste gebruikers over hele wereld ([https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/)). Deze Meetup wordt georganiseerd door: * Han Hegeman ([https://www.haicu.nl/](https://www.haicu.nl/)) * Roel Veldhuizen ([https://inesta.nl/](https://inesta.nl/)) * Berry van Es ([https://www.digitalfootprint.nl/](https://www.digitalfootprint.nl/)) * Frank Olthof ([https://forte.nl/](https://forte.nl/))

Every Tuesday, the group 024 Waalrunners goes for a run at a distance of between 5km - 10km. Everyone is welcome to join, you just need to turn up at 20:00 on Tuesday in front of Cafe De Hemel. There are different routes every time, and the group welcomes all new people to join them. After the run we usually stay for a drink at De Hemel. https://waalrunners.activedates.nl https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRXG7x9HQUw4Q1qCrNzXn4?mode=ems_copy_t https://www.facebook.com/024waalrunners-710731759317504

Join us for a beautiful hike through the dunes * We **start at 11:15** From: Raadhuisplein 1, 3951 XT Maarn https://maps.app.goo.gl/WogeofsFNuDyBgrN9 * Length: \~16 km (4 - 5 hr hiking) * What to bring: lunch, water, snack. * For whom: As always, sporty folks that like to combine social event with being active in nature. **Getting there by Train:** * To train station: Maarn https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkHaTRXZZW9zG3dn9 **Getting there by Car:** * Parking in the streets close to: Raadhuisplein 1, 3951 XT Maarn https://maps.app.goo.gl/WogeofsFNuDyBgrN9 **Note:** * Please **pay a small fee (3 euro)** to help us cover the (increased) yearly Meetup contribution of 240 euro. We'll ask you to pay before the start of the hike (can be on the day itself). No refunds, but in the unlikely event that hike would be cancelled and you already paid, you don't need to pay for your next hike. Thank you so much! Use the **safe link** here: https://betaalverzoek.rabobank.nl/betaalverzoek/?id=vezo1ouZS0yORJXINF58jA * Keep in mind that the hike can be canceled when the weather is very bad (**always check the event before you go**). * If you RSVP 'yes' we expect you to show-up. Please do not cancel less than 24 hours before the hike. **No-shows** will lead to your removal from the group. Thanks for the understanding. * By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organizers from any responsibility and liability in all claims. As the participation is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves.

## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕ Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉** ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## 🖌️**About this event** You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting. Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations. ⭕⭕⭕➡️ **IMPORTANT ⬅️** ⭕⭕⭕⭕ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** **If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.** **Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**How Does It Work?** This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests! **👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### ☕**Where?** We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### **🎟️ What is included?** 🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!** 🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨 🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere 🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷 🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive: ***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,*** ***\~\~\~ Training content,*** ***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members*** ***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions*** 🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs** 🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 🖼️**Art Materials?** Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**

Hello all, Thanks for joining 🙂 Important message: 1. The event will be held at a restaurant instead of a Pub. Since it is a French Breakfast place, the menu will be so accordingly. Please check their menu in Google 1. Since this is the first edition, a Proof of Concept there is no registration fee. **But it is mandatory to order something and that money goes to the restaurant straight.** 1. The event will be in English. 1. The quiz will be a team-event and teams will be formed then and there. But if you have a preference for a team, say you come with a friend, please let me know.

We’re heading out onto a **brand new trail** on the Veluwe, one we’ve never walked before. That alone makes this hike extra exciting. New paths, new views, and that lovely feeling of discovery from start to finish. From the start we dive **straight into the forest**, following winding woodland paths that slowly pull us deeper into the heart of the Veluwe. The forest feels calm and spacious, and with spring just around the corner you’ll notice nature quietly waking up. Budding trees, fresh greens, birds getting busier. It’s that in between season where everything is preparing itself. After several kilometers of forest walking, the landscape opens up as we reach the **Hoog Soerensche Veld**. Wide open fields, big skies, and that classic Veluwe contrast between forest and heath. From here we continue towards the **Asselsche Heide**, one of the quieter and more scenic parts of the Veluwe. This section offers lovely viewpoints, open heathland, and long sightlines that really give you that spacious Veluwe feeling. We finish where we started, completing a **full loop hike** through forests, open fields, and heathland. **📍When and where to meet?** We’ll meet at 11h30 at busstop Hoog Buurloseweg https://maps.app.goo.gl/sCMJ8Kg7MTUcYu1j7 ⏰ **We start walking a few minutes after meeting up** — we don’t wait for latecomers, as the forest calls and daylight is short this time of year. **🚗 Coming by car?** You can park here but please also do your own research: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sCMJ8Kg7MTUcYu1j7 **⏸️ Planned Breaks** After 9 km: 30 min lunch break in nature After 15 km: 15 min break in nature **💸 Payment** Please pay as soon as you sign up: To keep things fair for everyone, if we don’t receive your payment within 48 hours, we will need to remove you from the participant list. If there’s a waiting list, this will happen sooner (in less than 48 hours). If that happens, no worries — you’re always welcome to sign up again if there’s space. 🌟 Early Bird Deal! Join now for just €4 — available for 3 days (72h). After that, the price will be €5. Please pay here: [https://tikkie.me/pay/jto80gauep7vg7g1s9gp](https://tikkie.me/pay/jto80gauep7vg7g1s9gp) **👟 Good to know** * Refund policy: Cancellations are fully refundable up to 1 week before the event (This is Monday 2 March at 23h59). After this period, the fee becomes non-refundable. * Hike difficulty: Our hikes are moderately challenging. Please only join if you’re confident you can keep up with the group’s pace (5 km/ h)— it’s more fun for everyone when we can walk together without long waits. * If the pace is too challenging: We may kindly suggest you continue at your own pace. We’ll give you clear directions to the nearest bus or train so you can return comfortably. * At your own risk: You participate at your own risk, so please make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage for outdoor activities. * Payment note: With Tikkie we only see initials (e.g., J. Doe instead of John Doe). Please include your Meetup name in the payment note so we can match it easily. * Friends joining: If you bring a friend, make sure they also register and pay. * What to bring: Snacks, lunch, and water/ or hot thee/ coffee. * Stay connected: Join our WhatsApp group to be the first to hear about future hikes — ask for the QR code during the hike. * T-shirts: Fairwear-certified organic cotton, eco-friendly inks — €25. Sustainable, odor-resistant, and perfect for hiking. Let us know your size and we’ll bring one for you.

'ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE' by Anthony Doerr 'Marie-Laure lives with her father in Paris near the Museum of Natural History where he works as the master of its thousands of locks. When she is six, Marie-Laure goes blind and her father builds a perfect miniature of their neighborhood so she can memorize it by touch and navigate her way home. When she is twelve, the Nazis occupy Paris, and father and daughter flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, where Marie-Laure's reclusive great uncle lives in a tall house by the sea. With them they carry what might be the museum’s most valuable and dangerous jewel. In a mining town in Germany, the orphan Werner grows up with his younger sister, enchanted by a crude radio they find. Werner becomes an expert at building and fixing these crucial new instruments, a talent that wins him a place at a brutal academy for Hitler Youth, then a special assignment to track the Resistance. More and more aware of the human cost of his intelligence, Werner travels through the heart of the war and, finally, into Saint-Malo, where his story and Marie-Laure’s converge. Doerr's stunning sense of physical detail and gorgeous metaphors”(San Francisco Chronicle) are dazzling. Deftly interweaving the lives of Marie-Laure and Werner, he illuminates the ways, against all odds, people try to be good to one another. Ten years in the writing, All the Light We Cannot See is a magnificent, deeply moving novel from a writer “whose sentences never fail to thrill” ( Los Angeles Times). ***Please read the book and join us for a lively discussion (in English) about the contents during our afternoon book club meeting.*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **PLEASE NOTE:** This is an IN-PERSON event in Amersfoort, The Netherlands. Please cancel your attendance in advance if you are unable to join, so that those on the waitlist can participate. Looking forward to seeing you all IN REAL LIFE then! Best regards, Sandra

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Let’s meet and discuss this fun but moving collection of wildly creative short stories. (Photo credit: TimesNowNews.com)

Communication is everything in life! You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Here is the secret of being positive and free: Thinking positively is not enough. You also have to get rid of the negative thinking. Your mind is like a garden. You can plant many beautiful flowers in it, but if you don't get rid of the weeds when you plant your flowers, the weeds will soon take over the whole garden. A positive thought is like a flower in your mental garden, and a negative thought is like a weed. You cannot expect to have a positive mindset if you continue to have negative thoughts dwelling and growing there. So, how do you get rid of the negative thoughts? That's what this Meetup is all about. Attend this local meeting and find out! The Meetup event will be led by a consultant who had helped many people live happier in life. 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.