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Soirée en français à la Red Tape Brewery -$3
Cet événement a des frais de 3 $ pour aider à compenser le coût de l'hébergement sur la plateforme Meetup de l’année courante et des années précédentes.
**[CLIQUEZ ICI POUR FAIRE VOTRE CONTRIBUTION](https://square.link/u/S6dAAKd1)**
Si vous préférez, vous pouvez payer par interac à Pierre: [pierregilbert@bell.net](http://pierregilbert@bell.net/)
Bonjour tout le monde!
Soyez des nôtres au prochain French meetup au Red Tape. Venez passer une soirée conviviale et rencontrer des francophones et francophiles de Toronto et du GTA. Tout le monde est bienvenu peu importe votre niveau.
Si vous ne souhaitez pas que votre photo soit publiée sur le site MeetUp, veuillez informer Pierre.
Red Tape fabrique des bières artisanales qui créent une atmosphère conviviale, comme à la maison. La brasserie propose également des boissons non alcoolisées et permet d'apporter votre propre nourriture.
Merci
Rhema
🃏 BOARD GAMES & BEYOND | "SLOW DATING SOCIAL" FREE: DRINK/FOOD/FUN & HOST 🙋♀️
**🥰 Deeper Connections Disguised as Game Night \|** STOP Swiping & START Playing\! \| Facilitated Games & "Cards FOR Humanity **= *Board Game foreplay"***
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* 5️⃣ Welcome to **"Wildcard Wednesdays!"** *Inspired by "Timeleft*" we also curate tables of 5+ people based on your **"Play Personality"** a quiz we created exclusively for our events = Intimate Experience & every week is different depending on the group & games.
* 🎲 **Board Game ForePlay!** \~ "Choose your own Adventure" **100+ Games** Collection \~ Something for everyone! = Variety of themes
* ***🃏 BYOB \~ Welcome to Bring your own Board games/convo cards/tarot deck & Booze*** 🍺🍹
**[💌 PLEASE](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1979316462822?aff=oddtdtcreator) *[CLICK ME](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1979316462822?aff=oddtdtcreator)* [TO RSVP ON EVENTBRITE 🎟️](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1979316462822?aff=oddtdtcreator)**
### **👩❤️👨 OUR HOSTESS RAINBOW: She hosts this event partly because she is living proof that LOVE is REAL, she has been in a Healthy & Happy relationship for over a decade! & hopes to help others find true love as spontaneously as she did, make sure you ask her how she found LOVE?**
### **🤗 WHO IS THIS FOR?...EVERYONE! :)**
* 👩❤️👨 **SINGLES** & Looking to Mingle? Curated Games for "Slow Connection" vs "speed dating"
* 💝 **COUPLES** \~ New Date Nights vs "Netflix & Chill" \~ Discover something new!
* 🙋♀️🙋🏽 **FRIENDS** \~ Fun way to reconnect & deepen friendships in a playful way
* 🌎 **SOLO** \~ Easy to meet new people or **spend an evening as a local** if your a tourist
* 🇨🇦 **NEW TO TORONTO? \~** Eager to learn english? Easier to learn while having fun!
* **🌈 ALL-INCLUSIVE \~** LGBTQ2S+ & BIPOC & All Ages/Abilities)
⚠️ want more info? please find the full event description on Eventbrite
Babes & Brews Speed Dating Ages 28-38 @Stonehooker Brewing (Missisauga)
[Click here to purchase ticket (required)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/babes-brews-speed-dating-ages-28-38-stonehooker-brewing-missisauga-tickets-1989965221546?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&fbclid=PARlRTSASJyupleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeLrVe2nKXZyo9J7qtTwu4Qsf4OrW-XThELPKRbTfovFWBH308ggUjQu8mp9Q_aem__-Hd7FCchPwT9YcoLrxioA)
Join us for a casual evening sipping on delicious brews and meeting other singles that are looking for a new approach to dating!
Happy Hour is hosting our first event @Stonehooker Brewing Co. (Missisauga)
Ages 28-38
\*Each ticket includes one complimentary drink, bar rail/beer\* Non-alcohalic beverages available\*
DM @happyhourzhamont IG to etransfer
Event length is 60-90 minutes. You meet several participants at each station in 5 minute intervals.
After the event is completed you will fill out a form indicating if you would like to contact an individual after the event. If it’s a match, we will send you your results within 24 hours!
\*A match is when you and another person both pick each other and want to connect after the event!\*
End the Swiping, meet new people old school style, we look forward to seeing you!
F or more events you can follow our Instagram @happyhourshamont
\*A twenty(20) participant minimum is required due to the nature of each event. If minimum ticket requirement is not met, you will be notified 48-72 hours prior and will be fully refunded. Tickets are non-refundable, unless event is cancelled due to attendance
"WERE NOT REALLY STRANGERS"~ CONVERSATION GAME ~FREE: DRINK/FOOD/FUN & HOST
Deeper Connections Disguised as Game Night \| Skip Small talk\. Start Playing\! \| Facilitated Games & "Cards FOR Humanity " Play \#1 Card Game\!
#### **😍 Deeper Connections *Disguised* as a Conversation Game Night \~ Curated Community**
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5️⃣ **Welcome to "Wildcard Wednesdays!"** *Inspired by "Timeleft"* we also curate tables of 5+ people based on your **"Play Personality**" a quiz we created exclusively for our events = Intimate Experience & every week is different depending on the group & games.
🎲 **Board Game ForePlay!** \~ "Choose your own Adventure" **100+ Games** Collection \~ Something for Everyone! Connect based on our different themes
***🃏 BYOB \~ Welcome to Bring your own Board Games/convo cards/tarot deck & Booze***🍺🍹
**[💌 PLEASE ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980401871308?aff=oddtdtcreator)*[CLICK ME ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980401871308?aff=oddtdtcreator)*[TO RSVP ON EVENTBRITE 🎟️](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980401871308?aff=oddtdtcreator)**
### **👩❤️👨 OUR HOSTESS RAINBOW:**
### **Extremely talented in meeting strangers & also connecting them with other strangers, one of the reasons is because she is an Airbnb Superhost = Strangers in your home - what's more personal then that! This had her realize WOW no matter where were from... "Were Not Really Strangers!"**
### **🤗 WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?...EVERYONE! :)**
* 👩❤️👨 **SINGLES** & Looking to Mingle? Curated Games "Slow Connection" vs "speed dating"
* 🙋♀️🙋🏽 **FRIENDS/FAMILY** \~ Fun way to reconnect & deepen friendships in a playful way
* 💝 **COUPLES:** New Date Nights vs "Netflix & Chill" Learn something new about your boo
* **🌈 ALL-INCLUSIVE \~** Including (& not limited to) LGBTQ2S+ & BIPOC & All Ages/Abilities)
Wednesday Night Euchre
♥️♠️ We play **Euchre** at **Stout Irish Pub** in Cabbagetown **every Wednesday night**! New members are encouraged to join us, and all skill levels are welcome (but *some trick-taking game experience is required*). ♣️♦️
Solo attendees are encouraged, or bring a friend. Our social events are welcoming and inclusive and an ideal setting to meet new people! We mix up the tables throughout the night so you'll meet and play with a variety of partners.
***"Wednesday Night Euchre - it's always a good decision!"*** \- Mar S\.
*Please don't hesitate to reach out to Jason, our organizer, via email or a Meetup Message with any questions.*
**There is a $5 attendance fee for this event.**
Attendance payments support the costs incurred by our community *(Meetup and other advertising costs, playing cards, organizer time and energy).*
**Cash is accepted on-site.** Alternately, **Interac** or **Paypal** e-transfers can be sent to -> **[jason@euchretoronto.ca](#)** <- **PW: Euchre** -> *(or email me if otherwise)*. **Credit cards** are accepted at the link below:
🎟 **[Purchase Your Ticket](https://buy.stripe.com/3cs28q1pMfzs9Gg8wx)**
Please note that our venue, **Stout Irish Pub**, requires a **$10 minimum spend** on food or drinks for our recurring use of their space, and a **20% auto-gratuity** is applied to all bills from our group.
On-street parking is available on both sides of **Carlton St.** (*paid until 9pm*) and on **Berkeley St.** (*FREE*).
***Thanks and see you there!***
SHUFFLE UP AND DEAL FREE TO PLAY TEXAS HOLDEM
MULLIGANS
DUNDAS AND WINSTON CHURCHILL
IN WOODCHESTER PLAZA
MISSISSAUGA , ONTARIO
JOIN US EVERY WED NIGHT
FREE TO PLAY TEXAS HOLDEM
COME PLAY FOR POINTS AND WIN PRIZE NIGHTLY
GAME STARTS AT 7 45
GREAT FOOD
GREAT SERVICE
Abbamania at Casa Loma with Dinner (Dupont Station)
On **Wednesday, June 17th, join Casa Loma's Tribute Show: Abbamania.** This will be an electrifying tribute filled with timeless favourites—Fernando, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, and more—performed with energy, elegance, and just the right touch of nostalgia. Abbamania is the longest running ABBA Tribute Concert in the World, running since 1999.
The group aims for to you experience how a LIVE concert would have felt all those years ago, bringing you the best in vocals, musicianship and musical arrangements. This year, I feel like the concerts have been elevated with high performing groups, and this will be the first of three concerts we will see at Casa Loma this summer, each with different genres of music. **Purchase Tribute Show: Abbamania on Wednesday June 17th at 7:30pm.**
**COST**
Regular Cost: $55 + service fees
Meetup Organizer Fee: $5
**Ticket Policy**: All sales are final, you may be able to exchange for another date.
**Prior to RSVPing, here is what you need to know about attending dinner:**
\- Dining in the garden is first come\, and the recommendation is to arrive when doors open at 5pm\, which is our plan\. Casa Loma does not allow reservations in the garden\.
\- A minimum $20 spend per person is required in the garden
\- Half your party has to show up in order to be seated in the garden; if not you will be seated based on current people at that time
\- Dining tables may also be in the glass pavilion\, if not it will be set up theatre style
\- Al fresco drinks and food will be available onsite\, and you will need to eat in your lap if you don't make it into the garden
\- This concert proceeds shine or rain\. It it rains\, they try to cover the area over the tables
\- If we dine in the garden\, we will move into the pavilion 30 mins prior to concert start
**SIGNING-UP**
* **RSVP Yes confirming if you will join for dinner prior. Note: everyone goes on the waitlist until they post they have their ticket**
* **[Purchase](https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/tribute-show-abbamania-casa-loma-tickets/14791433)** **your own ticket and select the June 17th date**, post your seat number and I will move you to going.
A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when.
RSVPs close 2 days prior and the Waitlist will be removed at that time. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance.
**MEETUP TIME**
**Meet me for Dinner: at 5pm (just outside the east entrance leading to the pavilion inside Casa Loma at 1 Austin Terrace)**
**Meet me for the Show at: 7pm inside the pavilion (we aren't allowed to save seats and hope we can all sit together)**
**Start: 7:30pm**
Length: estimate 2 hours
After: we will head over to take some pics of the special lighting of the exterior of the castle and potential waterfall
Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.
New to Ottawa Events This Week
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Fast Friending - New Connections! (25-45/Ice Breakers)
Looking to meet new people in Toronto?
Join us for our Fast Friending Evening— easiest way to connect with like-minded people, make meaningful friendships, and skip the awkwardness of traditional first meetings.
Through a series of fun, quick conversations, you'll meet new faces in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're new to the city or simply looking to expand your social circle, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, mingle, and have a great evening.
**Book tickets now & save money -**[https://toronto20thjune.eventbrite.co.uk](https://toronto20thjune.eventbrite.co.uk)
\*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account.
EVENT COST:
Early Bird - CAD$ 10 per person
Regular Ticket - CAD$ 15 per person
Cash at meetup - If you have not purchased your ticket in advance then you can pay CAD$ 20 cash when you meet Kruttika at the venue.
**Our venue for the evening** \- We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment\.
**Here’s how your evening will flow:**
**7:00 PM – Welcome & Ice Breakers!**
Arrive at 7:00 PM and be welcomed by your host, Kruttika, who will guide the evening and help with introductions. Feeling shy? Come a little early and she’ll ease you into small-group conversations. You’re also welcome to bring a lady friend along for free.
**7:30 – 8:30 PM \| Fast Friending**
Chat with a new attendee every 3 minutes, ensuring you meet a variety of like-minded ladies and gentlemen.
**After 8:30 PM \| Open Mingling**
Reconnect with those you enjoyed speaking to and continue meaningful conversations at your own pace
\- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\!
\- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\.
\- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 25 to 45 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\.
\- We are not a 'dating' group\. We are focused on helping ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. You will generally find a good gender balance \(maybe not perfect\) at all our events\.
**Why do we have tickets?**
1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication.
2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved.
3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity.
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ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)-
We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk).
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You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas.
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**Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.**
Secrets for socialising at our meetups - [https://bit.ly/44ZdVwx](https://bit.ly/44ZdVwx)
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How to make people like you instantly - [https://bit.ly/3Vj5PeT](https://bit.ly/3Vj5PeT)
Members review - [https://bit.ly/3yHfu6d](https://bit.ly/3yHfu6d)
HUMBER RIVER: (Nature Walk & Social Gathering) (Meet Bloor & Old Mill Station)
Hello everyone,
**\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\***
Please join me and my other groups for a wonderful leisure nature walk along the **Humber River** meeting out front of **Old Mill Station and Bloor.** A beautiful, breathtaking walk for all nature enthusiasts.
We will meet at the Corner of **Bloor Street W. and Old Mill Tr.** (North-East Corner) (Just outside of the **Old Mill subway station**)
This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way down and along the Don River
\***Street parking** found along Bloor Street- just west of our meeting spot
\*We will most likely go for a bite to eat after too :)
Event Details below:
Sincerely,
Steve Flemming
(Organizer/Host)
Event Details:
**HUMBER RIVER: (Nature Walk & Social Gathering)**
(Meet Bloor & Old Mill Station)
\*We can stop and rest at different spots along the way, take some photos and share some laughs
\*Perhaps play a couple icebreaker games as well to help build some bonds
\*This fun, leisure walk will be a great way to make some new connections, appreciate the nature in full bloom, get some fresh air and see the city from a wonderful new perspective :)
*Walking of course is great for all of this but why not do it with a little friendly company too :)*
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**Event Fee:**
10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive
or e transfer in advance to **Steveflemming11@gmail.com**
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**Time and Location: Where to meet us?**
\*Please arrive between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm (Do your best to arrive early instead of late gang- greatly appreciated)
Let's meet at the corner of **Bloor Street W. and Old Mill Tr.** (North-East Corner) (Just a few meters outside of the **Old Mill subway station** towards Bloor.
\*Plenty of parking along Bloor Street or simply take the subway
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***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :)
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Factory tribute to New Order!
Join Factory at the Junction Underground on June 19 as we dive deep into the New Order songbook — B-sides, deep cuts, fan favourites… and of course, the hits. Always the hits!
Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/factory-a-tribute-to-new-order-at-the-junction-underground-tickets-1988733473354
Junction Underground Toronto
Dinner Club: Make New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**Join the Toronto Dinner Club and make new friends!**
Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over dinner. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit.
**To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan.
**Why this works:**
\* Smaller groups make real conversations easier.
\* Discover new restaurants in your city, together.
\* Curated dinner venues with good food and vibe.
\* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards.
**Note:**
RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder.
This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
TOPHATs Boxcar Social, Soccer House, Music Garden
Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for an afternoon Harbourfront experiences, Indigenous Music and starting off with a beer.
At 2 pm, we will meet-up inside Boxcar Social for a beer.
https://boxcarsocial.ca/pages/harbourfront
At 2:30 pmish, we will go check-out A City in Celebration Mural Patrick Lightheart.
https://harbourfrontcentre.com/event/a-city-in-celebration-mural/
Then we will queue up to see Canada Soccer House
Afterwards, we will see the
Olmec Cup: The First Ball Game statue
https://harbourfrontcentre.com/event/olmec-cup-the-first-ball-game/
Then the Sport Chek Harbourfront FC Floating Pitch
https://www.sportchekharbourfrontfc.com/
At 3:30, we will walk west to the Toronto Music Garden to hear The Sovereignty of Song by Metis artist Julie Lumsden
https://harbourfrontcentre.com/event/the-sovereignty-of-song-smig-2026/
After her performance, we will walk towards Ireland park where there is a great spot to take a skyline pic.
https://www.canadairelandfoundation.com/explore/ireland-park/
Then we will take the Billy Bishop shuttle bus to Union Station.
https://www.billybishopairport.com/to-from/shuttle/
If you want to continue your adventure on your own, these locations are nearby.
Little Norway Park and the Norwegian Boulder
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/parks-and-recreation-facilities/location/?id=128
Saturday Night with Friends! (Dinner, Live Music and Dancing)
Good day everyone,
Please join us for a great evening as we mix, mingle, make new friends, dinner party and dance the night away with a fabulous Live Band!
\*Joined by my other social groups too; so we can anticipate a fabulous turn out with lots of friendly peers to enjoy dinner and the game
**\*Meet us inside Smoke Show between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm**
\*If you have to arrive after that, still let the front door guy know you are with Steve's group so he can direct you to us (but kindly do your best to arrive between 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm (as I can't promise seating after that)-Thank you!
(Event Details Below)
Sincerely,
Steve Flemming
(Organizer/Host )
Event Details:
**Saturday Night with Friends! (Dinner, Live Music and Dancing)**
-A fun, interactive, event with friends, food, reserved seating, Live Band and Dancing!
-Pool Table available
-Plenty of parking all around the venue and very close to Mt. Pleasant Station
**Event Fee:**
10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included)
or e transfer in advance to [Steveflemming11@gmail.com](http://Steveflemming11@gmail.com/)
(One Beverage or Appetizer Minimum please)
**-Arrive any time between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm inside the restaurant (ask or look for Steve/Organizer when you arrive)**
\*If arriving after 8:00 you still need to let the guy at the front door know you are with Steve's group so he can properly direct you to us and help track our numbers- Thank you for your kind co-operation!
(1 minute walk from the new Mt. Pleasant & Eglinton station)
Saturday Nature and Neighbourhood Walk! (Dinner Party, Live Band, Dancing)
Hello everyone,
**\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\***
Please join me and my other groups for a fantastic spring afternoon involving a leisure nature and beautiful neighbourhood walk
\- Includes different trails\, parks\, cafes\, ice breakers\, washroom breaks and beautiful sties to see
-Our great event will continue as we hit a fabulous location for dinner, beverages and conversation (optional)
-Stick around after dinner for live disco band and Dancing (optional)
**Time and Location: Where to meet us?**
We will meet at out front of **Smoke Show** **744 Mt. Pleasant Rd)**
\*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at
**3:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 3:30 p.m.)**
This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small adventure through quieter and more natural parts of the city we don't usually get to see.
More details below:
Sincerely,
Steve Flemming
(Organizer/Host)
**Event Details:**
**Saturday Nature and Neighbourhood Walk! (Dinner Party, Live Disco Band, Dancing)**
-A great event planned as we explore Parks, Trails, Cafes and beautiful Neighbourhoods with cool sites to see
-During the walk we will stop and rest at different spots, bathroom breaks, take some lovely scenic photos, group photos and share some laughs together
-Play a couple ice breaker games near the beginning of the walk as well to help us get to know one another
\*This event is a great way to naturally make connections, get some fresh air, exercise and (re) connect with some wonderful people
**Bonus after our Leisure Nature and Neighbourhood Walk:**
\*Stick around after the walk for a fun Saturday evening gathering at an iconic venue with Reserved Seating, Great Menu, Beverages, Mingling, Live Band and Dancing!
**Event Fee:**
10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included)
or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com
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**Time and Location: Where to meet us?**
**Date:** Saturday June 20th
We will meet at out front of **Smoke Show** **744 Mt. Pleasant Rd)**
\*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at
**3:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 3:30 p.m.)**
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***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :)
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New to Ottawa Events Near You
Connect with your local New to Ottawa community
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.
Stop Guessing: A Product Person's Guide to AI Adoption
## 🤝 Host Information
A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus
💡 About the Workshop
AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge.
This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow.
Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required.
🛠️ What to Bring
Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go.
AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!)
🍕 Logistics & Perks
Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided!
Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site.
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Sunday Afternoon Coffee at Grandview Grind
Who else is ready to sit outside?
Join us for a casual chat over coffee & tea at Grandview Grind! Come out and meet some new people, enjoy your favorite drink, and make some new friends!
How to Be a Better Communicator - Free Seminar
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
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator.
Per what this group is about:
"Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."
Pickaway County Chess Club
Younkin Branch Library (Ashville) meeting space is now reserved for any and all interested in or enthused by playing a game of chess. The fourth Monday of each month, 6:00pm to 7:50pm. No fees. Chess sets provided; however, you may bring your own if you wish.
Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Grandview Grind
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Grandview Grind](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063534163841)!






















