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We do cycles of 4-6 weeks, with a progressive intensity, and the last session is lighter. Program: 15’ warm up **To be defined** Cool down to get back to the starting point… or more S=All out sprint RF = Run fast, at MAS (Maximum aerobic speed) CF = Run comfortably fast (1h threshold) J = Jog, recuperation Notes: It should take about one hour in total, as the cool down will end when we reach back to the meeting point. It's NOT required to have an activity tracker or smart watch to be able to follow the program, as I'll be giving signals with a whistle. For the "run" part, you can follow your own pace and we'll be regrouping in the "jog" part. Intervals training is not advised for total beginners. To have an idea, the average pace at the warm up is around 5'45"/km-6'/km so this pace should feel very comfortable ***Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability.*** 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.

**Insecure & Dangereux is back!** Is your holiday hangover over and the winter is starting to feel far too long? Fear not, we are here to warm you up! We bring you a night packed with great jokes and funny human beings. Our comics will ensure that you temporarily forget about the dreary winter skies of Brussels. Your Seasonal Affective Disorder will be on hiatus, and you'll get the hope and joy and joy you need to bring you all the way to next spring. **Venue** Insecure & Dangereux is joining forces for a second time with Brasserie La Source, a hidden gem a stone’s throw away from Tour & Taxis. **[La Source](https://lasourcebeer.be "https://lasourcebeer.be")** is a Brussels-based artisanal & creative microbrewery active since October 2019. IPAs, sour & wild beers, seasonals, barrel aged or classic styles revisited make the variety of their production. The venue is a brewpub with snacks and pizza, so show up early and eat directly there! Here’s the [menu](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0403/3573/6985/files/menu-A5-food_V2.pdf?v=1749648978 "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0403/3573/6985/files/menu-A5-food_V2.pdf?v=1749648978"). It’s located in Be-Here, a really cool space formerly the warehouse of the French aperatif firm, Byrrh. **Tickets** * **RSVPing on Meetup is not enough! You also need to buy a [ticket](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-midwinter-nights-laugh-tickets-1979344389351?aff=oddtdtcreator)!** 12 EUR + Eventbrite fees Students: 10 EUR + Eventbrite fees. We trust you, so please be honest. **Early bird** (until Friday January 16th): 10 EUR + fees, 8 EUR + fees for students. If you want to attend but you don't have the funds, send us a message! [Get tickets here](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-midwinter-nights-laugh-tickets-1979344389351?aff=oddtdtcreator)! **Wheelchair accessible** The venue is entirely wheelchair accessible!

The PhotoBrussels Festival reached its 10th edition! For one month many galleries of Brussels will display photography works of artists from Belgium and around the world. https://www.photobrusselsfestival.com/ On Friday the 23rd, one of its opening days, we will step at the vernissages of different galleries located at St. Gilles, all participating to the festival. We start at 19 with Médor in Rue Blaes 261. Access to galleries are free. For Maison Pelgrims [reservation is mandatory](https://www.billetweb.fr/vernissage-les-paysages-du-reve). After the walk we can have a drink all together at the Parvis de St. Gilles.

Looking to make new friends and possibly find love in Brussels? Join our Singles Social Night at Time-Out Pub! Meet other singles who share your interests, expand your social network, and have a great time. This group is open to all genders and ages who want to drink and chat the night away. Whether you're single and ready to mingle or just getting back into the dating scene, this is the perfect opportunity to connect in the city! Vous souhaitez vous faire de nouveaux amis et peut-être trouver l’amour à Bruxelles? Rejoignez notre Soirée Sociale pour Célibataires au Time-Out Pub! Rencontrez d’autres célibataires qui partagent vos centres d’intérêt, élargissez votre cercle social et passez une excellente soirée. Cet événement est ouvert à tous les genres et à tous les âges, pour celles et ceux qui ont envie de boire un verre et de discuter toute la nuit. Que vous soyez célibataire prêt(e) à faire des rencontres ou que vous reveniez doucement sur la scène du dating, c’est l’occasion idéale de créer des liens en ville!

[English below] Chèr(e)s membres, Vous êtes chaleureusement invité(e) à vous joindre à nous pour notre prochain événement au sein du Waterloo 30+ Social Networking Group ! **Date :** Vendredi 23 janvier 2026 à 19:30 **Lieu :** Le Bar de L’Amusoir, Chaussée de Bruxelles 121, Waterloo, BE 1410 (www.baramusoir.be) Venez nous rejoindre pour une soirée décontractée où vous pourrez rencontrer d'autres membres du groupe, discuter, rire et peut-être même vous faire de nouveaux amis. C'est l'occasion parfaite de sortir, décompresser et profiter de la compagnie de personnes partageant les mêmes centres d'intérêt dans une atmosphère conviviale. Nous espérons vous voir nombreux à cet événement pour partager des moments agréables ensemble ! Veuillez confirmer votre présence en indiquant votre participation sur notre groupe. P.S. l’entrée du Bar de l’Amusoir se trouve derrière l’arbre, à droite de l’entrée du restaurant de l’Amusoir, ne pas emprunter l’entrée du restaurant. Des places de parking gratuites sont disponibles au niveau du rond-point derrière la magasin Zara (en surface et souterrain). P.S. Le bar de l'amusoir n'accepte pas les additions séparées, prévoyez en fonction. Michel \*\*\* [English] Dear members, You are warmly invited to join us for our next event at the Waterloo 30+ Social Networking Group! **Date**: Friday January 23, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. **Location**: Le Bar de L’Amusoir, Chaussée de Bruxelles 121, Waterloo, BE 1410 (www.baramusoir.be) Come join us for a relaxed evening where you can meet other members of the group, chat, laugh and maybe even make new friends. It's the perfect opportunity to get out, unwind and enjoy the company of people sharing the same interests in a friendly atmosphere. We hope to see many of you at this event to share pleasant moments together! Please confirm your presence by indicating your participation in our group. P.S. the entrance to the Bar de l’Amusoir is behind the tree, to the right of the entrance to the restaurant de l’Amusoir, do not take the entrance to the restaurant. Free parking spaces are available at the roundabout behind the Zara store (surface and underground). P.S. The Amusoir bar does not accept separate bills, so plan accordingly. Michel

Welcome to our vibrant community +30s! We're all about bringing together individuals in their +30s to forge meaningful connections in the heart of Brussels. **New** **year, new connections** ✨ January marks a new chapter, so join us this January to connect, break barriers, and create **new friendships** in 2026 🤝🌐🚀 WHY attending this event? Your presence is the key to transforming this event into an unforgettable experience of celebration and inspiration! 🎉 Save the date, clear your calendar, and let's make history for the evening in the amazing pub [Kamea Bar, Cocktail & Lounge](https://share.google/gQ3Wu4jgYOVjh7156)🥂: 📍[Rue Franklin 3/5, 1000 Bruxelles](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47c3c53349cb9e7f:0x4a83e7307da9442d?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111)📍

**About the session** This is a curated mixed doubles of Intermediate and Advanced levels. It’s an invitational group, no beginners or casual/amateur play. We balance courts for pace and quality. New and Interested in being part of our group? Join here, https://chat.whatsapp.com/KqdVhyuBhFz1d56lv4WVVi Please Direct Message the Organizer with your level. Approval is required before your first RSVP. **Format & level** * Competitive mixed doubles match play with quick rotations * Self-umpired with rally scoring to 21. * We may adjust pairings to keep games balanced. **Shuttles** We provide Yonex Mavis 2000 (Medium, Yellow) match-grade nylon shuttles. Please don’t mix in other shuttles during games. **Other Info** * We’ll post exact court numbers in the WhatsApp group before each session. Check on the day. * To secure your spot, RSVP on Meetup and complete payment by thursday evening (RSVP deadline). Unpaid RSVPs may be moved to the Waitlist so we can release/adjust courts fairly. * Waitlist: If enabled, members may be promoted automatically as spots open. So check regularly for the latest update. **House rules** * Shoes: Clean, non-marking indoor shoes only. * Timing: Arrive 10 minutes early for warm-up and court assignment. Running late? DM the Organizer. * Etiquette: Call lines fairly, rotate quickly, and mind court boundaries. No Aggressive language. * Gear: Bring your racket, water, and a towel. shuttles are provided. **Contact** Questions or first-time approval requests? DM the Organizer with your playing level and availability.

Hello! This is a meet-up to play tennis from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday. Meeting is on the courts. The courts are booked under the name Jean-Marc. This event is for intermediate and advanced players and not organised for novice players or beginners. Please make sure to bring the exact sum of 11 € in cash. The event is non-commercial. This sum covers the cost of the courts reserved. The organizer is not there to make money out of you. Ladies are encouraged to join. If anyone wants to drop out, they should do it on Saturday morning, not on Sunday the day of the meetup, another wise it would be too late to find a replacement in time or to cancel a court in time with reimbursement. If you don't do this, you will be asked by the organizer to reimburse your participation fee. If this happens too late then those who have cancelled after Saturday morning will have to cover the extra cost for reserving the courts. In the past meetups, it happened too many times that we were an oneven number and because of that all those present had less fun to play. If you don't show up without giving a written excuse in time, the first future participation will be cancelled and you will be asked to reimburse the participation fee. If it happens too many times you will not be able to participate anymore. In case if we are an uneven number of players, then the last player (except the host of course who has to collect the money) can leave or persuade other players to play with him or her. Of course if the last player leaves, then he or she doesn't have to pay the participation fee. If this player leaves, he or she will be added on a future event by the host or organizer in the participation list if the player is far away in the waiting list. This is the advantage of leaving on a voluntary basis;-). We operate on the principle of Fair Play as we do not have umpires or referees. Any disputes or disagreements over line calls or scores should be resolved immediately on the court and, when agreement is not possible, the point or game should be replayed. To be able to replay the game, 3 players need to agree on that without manipulation of the one who disputes an entire game, anotherwise injustice could occur where in the end possibly the biggest cheater could win... This situation applies also, if the host or the organizer is involved. When one of the players still doesn't accept this compromise, then it should be reported (meetup message by preference) to the organizer or host of the meetup event. One of the consequences could be that the first upcoming event could be cancelled by the organizer for the player who doesn't comply with the compromise to play the point or the game again. If the same player does that again for a second time, then the person will see 4 of his next tennis meetups cancelled. If this happens a third time with the same player, then the player in question will be banned from all future tennis meetups with an exclusion as a final result. Whenever there is a big problem, it should be reported as well to the organizer of the group so he can, if necessary, take actions to improve the situation for all the players. Please also note that if you are the first on the waiting list, you will automatically be moved up to the attendance list if someone pulls out. So if you are on the waiting list and see that you cannot attend, please also change your status to not going. If you would like to organize a meet up either this week or next week please get in touch with me, my name is Jean-Marc. It will depend on your initiatives to create more tennis meetups per week.

## **Standing With the women of Iran** 📅 **Friday, January 24 · 2:00 PM** 📍 **In front of the European Parliament**, Brussels 🕊️ *Public demonstration — we join as participants, not organizers* *** ### **About the Event** On January 24, a public demonstration will take place in front of the European Parliament in support of the **people of Iran in their ongoing fight for freedom** — with particular attention to the **courage and suffering of Iranian women**. **Beyond Borders & Cultures** will join this demonstration as a group of attendees to stand in solidarity. This initiative is hosted by **Alis**, a young Thai woman living in Brussels, who believes that freedom and dignity must be defended consistently — not selectively. *** ### **Why This Matters** European women have long been at the forefront of promoting feminism, equality, and women’s rights. Yet today, many of those same voices remain surprisingly quiet about **Iranian women**, who face imprisonment, violence, and death for refusing submission. This gathering is not about ideology or labels. It is about **listening, witnessing, and showing support** to women who are risking everything for basic freedoms many take for granted. Supporting Iranian women means recognizing that: – Freedom is not universal – Feminism without courage is hollow – Silence is also a choice *** ### **Our Position** We join to support: – The people of Iran – Women resisting oppression – Freedom of conscience, speech, and life We do **not** organize the demonstration. We do **not** represent the official organizers. We simply show up — together — to stand on the side of human dignity. *** ### **How It Will Work** – Meet near the European Parliament at **2:00 PM** – Join the demonstration peacefully as participants – No banners or speeches required – Stay as long as you feel comfortable Those who wish may go for a coffee afterward to talk and connect informally. *** ### **Who Can Join** Women and men of all backgrounds who believe that: – Women’s lives matter everywhere – Freedom should not depend on geography – Solidarity should cross borders *** Sometimes the most honest act is to stand where silence has become too comfortable. Beyond borders. Beyond hypocrisy. With the people of Iran.

Join us for some friendly Badminton games- all levels welcome! IMPORTANT- in order to secure your place you’ll need to both book a spot on Meetup AND pay €8 by Friday morning. This is to make sure we can cancel courts if demand isn’t there, and make sure we’re being fair to people on the waitlist. Refunds will only be possible after Friday AM if another player is definitely able to take your spot Always worth joining our W’app group as well for faster, often better, updates! https://chat.whatsapp.com/C52QitOMtltB7NTie86YFQ

Hi, Brussels Runners is also accessible as a club on Strava where you can sign up for the same events. ([Strava Event](https://www.strava.com/clubs/1211350/group_events/2021351)) Join us for our weekly Saturday run at 10 am at Bois de la Cambre ! We run 5 kms around Bois de la Cambre divided in one bigger lap of 3,5 kms and a smaller one of 1,5 kms. Both start and end at the Woodpecker so, if needed, you can stop there after the first lap. Our goal is to make running more accessible, for that, the pace is very beginner friendly which is around 06:30-07:00 min/km. Let's all have a drink after and chat at the Woodpecker of Bois de la Cambre. Excited to see you there, Rouge Run Club Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability 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.

It's Sunday.. Perfect day for the Brussels Runners Sunday Run. This time we start at Muski Comics Cafe for a refreshing 13-14 km run at a social pace of 6.15-6:00 min/km. We will follow the calmer streets and head towards Parc Josphat. After the run be welcomed with a refreshing Mint Cooler courtesy of Muski Comics Cafe or you can get your Caffeine Fix or fuel up from their interesting menu all in a great ambience dedicated to Comics - If you are a fan of the Belgian Icon 'Tintin' you are in for a treat. You can shop or just sit back and read! What to Expect: * Distance: \~13-14 km * Pace : 6-6:15 min/km * Post-Run Coffee: Optional gathering at 'Muski Comics Cafe' for coffee and refreshments. * Bag Drop - Available Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability. 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.

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.

This is a group for all ages for anyone who has been affected by having a loved one with a diagnosis of dementia. You can stay as little or as long as you wish. It is open house style. This is a very informal group. I will have purple flowers on the table where we are sitting. I look forward to meeting you!

**TRY AN OLYMPIC SPORT IN A FUN, BEGINNER-FOCUSED CLINIC!** Enjoy 15 minutes of off-ice basics, 50 minutes learning to sweep and deliver stones, then play a couple of ends with your group. Afterward, join us in the warm room for broomstacking (socializing) with your teammates and opponents. Limited spots available. **What to wear:** Clean rubber soled tennis shoes (required), loose/stretchy clothing (no jeans), and warm layers - ice ranges 32-40 degrees F. ***\*\*\*\*\*Ski Club Membership required for this event!\*\*\*\*\**** [Home - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/) Once membership is established - follow below link to sign up for Curling: [Curling Clinic - Begin to Curl - Calendar - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=686961&item_id=2793520)