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Hi my friends, welcome to "Don't Be Shy!", your favourite international aperitivo 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸🇯🇵🇵🇹. We meet every Friday (Pacino café) from 19:30 so don't worry if you arrive a bit later, we will be there until late. During the evening you will have the opportunity to meet nice people 😉 and speak several languages 😊. Two simple rules to folllow: bring your smile and DON'T BE SHY! 🔴 Photos and videos of the event will be posted on Instagram ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://instagram.com/dontbeshy_milano?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 🔴 Apertivo/first drink 11€ The bar will serve food until 21:30 🔴 Ask for me (Armando) when you arrive. 🔴 You can write me on WhatsApp 3755246023 if needed. what's app group (communication & updates only) >>> https://chat.whatsapp.com/BSMO1uygZxhHWMrVhCJzlr I cannot wait to meet you all ✌🏿, Armando

Questo venerdì inaugura il bellissimo locale estivo MOLTO CLUB, la stella della Brianza che brillerà per tutta l'estate 2025 Il venerdì ci troviamo alle 20:30 per gustare un ottimo aperitivo in compagnia a 17 euro. Dalle 22 si può entrare in lista Energy al costo di 15 euro uomo e 12 euro donna per chi non riesce ad arrivare all'aperitivo. Si ballerà musica revival anni 80/90 e commerciale 🎊🎉 target età 30/40/50 ma l'evento è comunque aperto a tutti! Avremo la zona riservata tutta la sera! Gradita conferma via whatsapp Enrico 3930134920

**Il primo viaggio Girls Tribe 💖** Un weekend pensato per uscire dalla routine, ricaricarti e ritrovare energia, mentre fai nuove amicizie e crei connessioni autentiche. Non sarà il classico weekend fuori porta, ma un vero wellness retreat: un’esperienza immersiva in cui momenti di benessere, relax e condivisione si alternano. 🌿 **La cornice? Le Langhe** Un **[hotel immerso nella natura](https://www.ilpozzofiorito.com/gallery/)** a solo 1h e 40 minuti da Milano. Con piscina e appartamenti accoglienti con camere triple e quadruple, pensati per condividere l’esperienza in modo autentico. Colline patrimonio UNESCO, e vigneti a perdita d’occhio fanno da sfondo a questo luogo speciale. **Venerdì 12 giugno \| Arrivo e relax** **\- Arrivo nel pomeriggio** e check-in in una struttura immersa nel verde, con piscina e spazi pensati per il relax. **\- Welcome Girls Tribe:** Un primo momento per entrare davvero nell’esperienza, rallentare e iniziare a lasciarti alle spalle tutto il resto. **-Tempo libero:** piscina, relax e chiacchiere per conoscersi **\- Cena conviviale:** la giornata si conclude con una cena conviviale, dove i sapori autentici del territorio piemontese diventano protagonisti: piatti genuini, atmosfera intima e il piacere di stare insieme. **Sabato 13 giugno \| Asti tra storia\, tradizioni e gusto** **\- Colazione lenta** **\- Dopo la colazione:** partenza per scoprire una delle città più affascinanti del Piemonte. **\- Asti in tour:** Un percorso di circa due ore dedicato alla città delle “cento torri” e alla sua storia affascinante. Tra vicoli e piazze del centro, Medioevo e Barocco si fondono in modo unico, dal rigore delle chiese gotiche all’eleganza dei palazzi signorili. * **Pranzo libero** **\- Tempo libero e relax in struttura:** il resto della giornata sarà dedicato al relax: potrai goderti la piscina, la quiete della struttura o semplicemente perderti nei paesaggi delle Langhe. **\- Degustazione vini e aperitivo:** un viaggio nei sapori del territorio, tra calici che raccontano storie, tradizioni e passione. **\- Rientro in struttura** **Domenica 14 giugno \| Risveglio e connessione** **\- Colazione e inizio giornata lento\,** come dovrebbe essere ogni domenica perfetta. **\- Sessione di yoga immersa nella natura:** un momento per riconnetterti con te stessa, respirare e ritrovare equilibrio tra corpo e mente, circondata dal silenzio delle colline. **\- Esperienza in azienda agricola:** a seguire, ci sposteremo in una realtà locale per vivere un’esperienza autentica a contatto con la natura. **\- Aperipranzo a km 0:** Un momento conviviale con prodotti tipici locali: formaggi appena prodotti, verdure fresche dell’orto e altre specialità del territorio, per assaporare tutta la genuinità della cucina contadina. **\- Visita ai campi di lavanda** **\- Relax prima della partenza:** tempo libero per rilassarti ancora un po’. A seguire, rientro verso casa. **Perché questo viaggio è diverso dal solito?** È molto più di un weekend: è un’esperienza pensata per staccare davvero, rallentare, respirare e connetterti con nuove persone **Cosa è incluso nel pacchetto?** \- Sistemazione in struttura \- Due colazioni in struttura \- Una cena tipica con menù fisso e bevande incluse\, con: frittatine miste di verdure e funghi, lingua in salsa o vitello tonnato, risotto al Barbera, torta o dolci locali, focaccia, vini della cantina, acqua e caffè. \- Visita completa della città di Asti\, con tappe incluse nei luoghi più rappresentativi \- Visita in cantina e degustazione di vini locali con aperitivo: tagliere di salumi e formaggi\, vini dolci e torta di nocciole\. \- Visita ad aziende agricole locali dedicate alla produzione di miele e formaggi\, con aperipranzo a km 0\. \- Lezione di yoga in struttura con vista\. \- Accesso alla piscina e momenti di relax libero\. \- Gifting Girls Tribe \- Assicurazione Europ Assistance \- Assistenza di Francesca e Beatrice di Girls Tribe per tutta l’esperienza\.

**Aperitivo social a bordo Piscina Sabato 13 Giugno 2026 dalle 20,00, e a seguire DJset anni ’90 al FARINAMI GARDEN di Sesto San Giovanni. Una bella serata, bella musica, bella gente.** Avremo una zona con tavoli riservati per gli “Sconosciuti” dove potersi gustare un ottimo aperitivo in compagnia di persone nuove, socializzando e facendo nuove amicizie… E a seguire DJset anni ’90 **FARINAMI GARDEN** Via Nino Bixio, 1 – Sesto San Giovanni (MI) Info e prenotazioni: **Prenotazione obbligatoria, manda un Whatsapp al 347/5686000** **scrivendo**: 13farinami, il tuo nome, età + numero tuoi ospiti **FARINAMI GARDEN di Sesto San Giovanni** **Aperitivo anni ’90** **Sabato 13 Giugno 2026** **dalle 20,00 alle 02,00** (all’ingresso dire: LISTA SCONOSCIUTI e nome indicato nella prenotazione) **Costo di 20 euro comprensivo di:** – ingresso – 1 drink – Royal buffet (fino alle 22,30) – DJ set anni ’90 – ZONA RISERVATA PER I TAVOLI DEGLI SCONOSCIUTI Se entri dopo le 22,30 (entro le 00,30): 15 € con 1 cocktail Selezione all’ingresso \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Vi aspettiamo numerosi!!!!!

**JUST ME in collaborazione con PACHA IBIZA presenta FLOWER POWER PARTY, Venerdì 12 Giugno 2026: Aperitivo Social + DJset nell’estivo del JUST ME di Milano.** Direttamente da Ibiza arriva al JustMe il celebre Flower Power Party, una notte dedicata ai colori, alla libertà e all’energia che hanno reso questo format famoso in tutto il mondo. • Allestimenti a tema Flower Power • Gadget omaggio • Musica e spettacoli fino a tarda notte • Atmosfera unica in stile Ibiza Avremo una zona riservata per il nostro gruppo per fare tante nuove amicizie, conoscersi e passare una bella serata insieme a tanti amici nuovi. **Just Me Milano** Via Camoens, 2 – Milano **Info e prenotazioni:** **Prenotazione obbligatoria, manda un Whatsapp al 347/5686000** **scrivendo:** 12just, il tuo nome, età + numero tuoi ospiti P.S. La direzione del locale si riserva il diritto di selezione all’ingresso Per gli uomini: no maglietta e pantaloni corti o con strappi P.S. Parcheggio in convenzione a 200 m dal locale a 5€ tutta la notte con navetta A/R inclusa **FLOWER POWER al JUST ME** **Venerdì 12 Giugno 2026** **dalle 20,00 alle 05,00** (all’ingresso dire: PRENOTAZIONE SCONOSCIUTI e nome indicato nella prenotazione) **ingresso dalle 20,00 alle 21,30** **Costo di 15 euro comprensivo di:** – 1 drink – grand buffet (aperitivo fino alle 22,30) – Dj set Flower Power fino alle 05,00 – Guest DJ: DA VID – ZONA RISERVATA PER I TAVOLI DEL NOSTRO GRUPPO (fino alle 23,00) Se entri dalle 21,30 alla 01,00: – ingresso con 1 drink: 20,00€ • Allestimenti a tema Flower Power • Gadget omaggio • Musica e spettacoli fino a tarda notte • Atmosfera unica in stile Ibiza \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Vi aspettiamo numerosi!!!!!

**Looking to meet new people in Milan?** **Join us every Friday for a relaxed international aperitivo** where travelers, locals, expats and students come together to share stories, cultures and good conversations. This isn't a networking event and it's not a language class. It's simply a social evening designed to make meeting people easy. We'll have conversation starters, language exchange moments, sharing music from around the world, and plenty of opportunities to learn something new about the people around you. Whether you come alone or with friends, **you'll find a welcoming group** and a relaxed atmosphere. Some nights turn into deep conversations about life and travel, others into laughter over cultural differences and unexpected friendships. Bring your curiosity, your favorite stories and maybe even a song recommendation from your country. **Every Friday, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM** 📍 QUO Bar – Porta Romana, Milan Come for the aperitivo. Stay for the people.

👉 **Fill this form to participate:** [https://forms.gle/DyPKaXiSi1eebQZZ6](https://forms.gle/DyPKaXiSi1eebQZZ6) 📌 **What** Ready for a fun International Billiards Night in Milano? 🎱🌍 Join us for an evening where you can play billiards, meet international people, and enjoy good vibes together 🍻✨ **How it works:** We’ll meet at the venue (shared in the WhatsApp group for the event), organize the tables, and rotate between games so everyone gets a chance to play and socialize. ❗️Filling the form is required to participate and stay updated, but it does not guarantee a spot, as many regular community members do not check the Meetup app often. 📌 **Who** Anyone who enjoys meeting new people, having fun, and spending time with an international group 🌍 📌 **How** • Fill the form • Participants will be added to the WhatsApp group

You fall asleep replaying the one thing that went wrong — not the ten things that went right. That's not weakness. That's biology. Your brain has a built-in negativity bias. But here's what science also tells us: you can train your brain to hold on to the good. And one of the most powerful places to start? Outside, on a trail, with your feet on the ground and the noise finally quiet. **What we will do and what is included?** * Take train together * Walk together through nature * Mindfulness and meditation moment * Have lunch at the top * Gifts * Return to Milan \*Lunch not included in price. Once register write through WhatsApp for price: +39 3514638419

**Dom 14 Giu 2026** **TREK IN EMILIA ROMAGNA. VAL TREBBIA 171 m (PC)** \- Lunghezza: 15 km \- Dislivello: 150 m \- Difficoltà: Media \- Pranzo al sacco Il trek è in prov. di Piacenza, a 85 km da Milano. Iscrizione [https://t.me/TrekMI/82954](https://t.me/TrekMI/82954) Youtube https://youtu.be/szrfiR-evJY **LUOGO DI RITROVO** Per sapere il luogo di ritrovo, cliccare sul link Iscrizione. Si apre una chat Telegram che contiene tutte le informazioni. **GRATUITÀ** Tutti i trek sono gratuiti **CHI SIAMO** Ogni weekend portiamo in montagna 100 persone. Siamo la più grande associazione escursionista d'Italia [https://t.me/TrekMI](https://t.me/TrekMI) **COME RAGGIUNGERE LA FELICITÀ** con la filosofia TTP [https://t.me/TrekMI/79617](https://t.me/TrekMI/79617) .

**Sab 13 Giu 2026** **TREK IN SVIZZERA. VAL VERZASCA 756 m** \- Lunghezza: 14 km \- Dislivello: 500 m \- Difficoltà: Media \- Pranzo al sacco Il trek è in Svizzera, a 122 km da Milano. Iscrizione [https://t.me/TrekMI/82922](https://t.me/TrekMI/82922) Youtube https://youtu.be/l3Lwgrwt01U **LUOGO DI RITROVO** Per sapere il luogo di ritrovo, cliccare sul link Iscrizione. Si apre una chat Telegram che contiene tutte le informazioni. **GRATUITÀ** Tutti i trek sono gratuiti **CHI SIAMO** Ogni weekend portiamo in montagna 100 persone. Siamo la più grande associazione escursionista d'Italia [https://t.me/TrekMI](https://t.me/TrekMI) **COME RAGGIUNGERE LA FELICITÀ** con la filosofia TTP [https://t.me/TrekMI/79617](https://t.me/TrekMI/79617) .

Inizieremo con una colazione (brioche e caffè o succo di frutta) mentre scegli il soggetto da dipingere sulla tua borraccia. Ti guiderò passo dopo passo nella realizzazione del disegno e nella colorazione, indipendentemente dal tuo livello di esperienza. Tutti i materiali sono inclusi. Al termine del workshop le borracce resteranno con me per circa una settimana per l'applicazione della vernice protettiva che fissa i colori e le rende utilizzabili. Potrai ritirare la tua borraccia finita la settimana successiva. Ho già realizzato questo laboratorio con bambini fino ai 13 anni e i risultati sono stati sorprendenti. Qui puoi vedere alcune foto delle loro creazioni. Quota di partecipazione: 50 € Inclusi nel prezzo: borraccia, tutti i materiali, colazione (brioche + caffè o succo), guida passo dopo passo e verniciatura finale protettiva. Non è richiesta alcuna esperienza artistica Instagram: @mansoureh_salati

**Sab 13 Giu 2026** **TREK IN VAL BREMBANA. RIFUGIO BALICCO da Passo San Marco 2078 m (BG)** \- Lunghezza: 11 km \- Dislivello: 400 m \- Difficoltà: Media \- Pranzo al sacco o al rifugio\. Il trek è in prov. di Bergamo, a 101 km da Milano. Iscrizione [https://t.me/TrekMI/82931](https://t.me/TrekMI/82931) Youtube https://youtu.be/5ELPG_VydyE **LUOGO DI RITROVO** Per sapere il luogo di ritrovo, cliccare sul link Iscrizione. Si apre una chat Telegram che contiene tutte le informazioni. **GRATUITÀ** Tutti i trek sono gratuiti **CHI SIAMO** Ogni weekend portiamo in montagna 100 persone. Siamo la più grande associazione escursionista d'Italia [https://t.me/TrekMI](https://t.me/TrekMI) **COME RAGGIUNGERE LA FELICITÀ** con la filosofia TTP [https://t.me/TrekMI/79617](https://t.me/TrekMI/79617) .

Dom 14 Giu 2026 TREK IN VAL MASINO. Dalla piana PREDA ROSSA al rifugio PONTI 2.559 m (SO) Strada a pagamento 12€ per auto. \- Lunghezza: 10 km \- Dislivello: 700 m \- Difficoltà: Media \- Pranzo al sacco o al rifugio\. Il trek è in prov. di Sondrio, a 122 km da Milano. Iscrizione [https://t.me/TrekMI/82917](https://t.me/TrekMI/82917) Youtube https://youtu.be/6KYERK20ETs **LUOGO DI RITROVO** Per sapere il luogo di ritrovo, cliccare sul link Iscrizione. Si apre una chat Telegram che contiene tutte le informazioni. **GRATUITÀ** Tutti i trek sono gratuiti **CHI SIAMO** Ogni weekend portiamo in montagna 100 persone. Siamo la più grande associazione escursionista d'Italia [https://t.me/TrekMI](https://t.me/TrekMI) **COME RAGGIUNGERE LA FELICITÀ** con la filosofia TTP [https://t.me/TrekMI/79617](https://t.me/TrekMI/79617) .

**Guardare Fuori, Vedere Dentro - Incontro di crescita personale e mindfulness per ritrovarsi nel verde cittadino** Evento parte di ***Milano Green Week*** Un laboratorio per trovare nuovi punti di vista dentro di te, grazie al contatto con la natura, il tuo corpo e le tue emozioni, attraverso esperienze di consapevolezza, creatività e riflessione personale, in un clima di gruppo accogliente e protetto. **Cosa faremo:** * esercizi di meditazione (per tutti i livelli) \- passeggiata consapevole nella natura \- momenti di riflessione personale \- mappa emotiva \- condivisione di gruppo \- immersione nella natura cittadina Per iscrizioni, scrivi a tilia.counseling@gmail.com. La location precisa verrà comunicata al momento della registrazione.

**Looking for a group you can write with *whilst sipping your fave coffee*?** ☕✍️ Then come join **Shut Up & Write!** on **Saturday, June 13th from 1:30pm to 4:00pm** at **Ridgetop Coffee & Tea**! Whether you're cranking out a novel, journaling, looking for new friends, or just trying to get that stubborn paragraph right—we’ve got a cozy seat and a supportive group waiting for you! **No critiques, no peer review, no pressure—just a chill space to get words on the page.** 📝 **What to expect:** 1:30–2:00pm – Grab your coffee or tea, find your seat, and meet your fellow writers. 2:00pm–3:30pm – Silent, focused writing time 3:30–4:00pm – Debrief, celebrate any writing wins, commiserate on any obstacles, and head out feeling accomplished. **RSVP Info:** The room seats only 10 people comfortably! RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot!! If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation **ASAP** so those on the wait list are able to RSVP and attend!!! **Meeting Room:** Enter the coffee shop, walk straight towards the play area and on your left you will see a meeting room just past the bathrooms. The room has a TV, white board, and walls are painted green. **What to Bring:** Whatever helps you focus, and be productive. There is a wall outlet at each end of the room, so you're able to bring your laptop to write, but please bring your own charging tools. You're welcome to bring headphones if you enjoy listening to music while working. **Parking & Accessibility:** there is a large parking lot out front and it is free! There are no stair cases when entering the coffee shop or when inside. This coffee shop is incredibly spacious with many seating options. If you have any questions, please message me through MeetUp. I'm happy to help. **Dietary Information:** many GF, Vegan, and SF options. Just ask your barista when ordering for specifics! Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

…Transform Our Lives, Work, and World (2024) by Jamie Metzl, 432 pages [Genetics] • Paperback • Hardcover • Kindle • Audiobook • Library: [https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=615082](https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=615082) Check the How To Find Us section for Zoom Link **(Remember, the Zoom Link is different each month, do not bookmark)** ### Review “In Superconvergence, Jamie Metzl takes readers on a magical journey through the science of the intersecting genetics, biotech, and AI revolutions, deeply explores the implications, and challenges us to think creatively and proactively about what comes next. Very few books are absolute must-reads. This is one.”―Siddhartha Mukherjee, assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University and author of The Gene: An Intimate History "During the 25 years I have known Jamie Metzl, he has always been ahead of the curve. There is no one better to help us understand and prepare for the fast-approaching technological revolutions. Superconvergence is brilliant. I can't recommend it more strongly."―Sanjay Gupta MD, bestseller author, neurosurgeon, and Emmy-award winning chief medical correspondent (CNN) "Our world is defined by our science and technology—whether we like it or not. The question now is not whether to use these powers, but how best to use them. In Superconvergence, Jamie Metzl takes us on a journey through the new capabilities that are radically transforming ecosystems inside us and around us, challenging each of us to get personally involved with building the future we want."―Beth Shapiro, University of California Santa Cruz evolutionary biologist and author of Life as We Made It: How 50,000 Years of Human Innovation Refined―and Redefined―Nature "In a fine counter-blast to the pessimism of today, Jamie Metzl lays out just how spectacular the future of humanity and planet can be if we harness innovation responsibly and imaginatively to create what he calls the 'spiral of progress.'"―Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works, and co-author of Viral: The search for the Origin of Covid-19 “A page-turning journey through space and time that shows us how our lives will be changed by imminent technological advances we once only dreamed of.”―David Sinclair, Professor of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, and author of Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To “The superconvergence of the genetics, biotechnology, and AI revolutions provides spectacular opportunities for building a better world. It also represents an almost limitless investment opportunity. We were excited to collaborate with Jamie Metzl, one of the world's great experts on how these aspirations can best be realized, including in capital markets. Superconvergence is a master class for imagining, investing in, and building a future we'd like to inhabit."―Jeremy Schwartz, Global Chief Investment Officer, WisdomTree “A clear examination of a transitional moment in the story of life on Earth…. Metzl capably describes recent developments in genetics and biotech and looks at how AI is providing an analytical engine of unprecedented power…. An important book in which the author sets out a path for the future based on his experience and expertise.”―Kirkus “Erudite, optimistic, and timely.”―Science Magazine "[In Superconvergence] Mr. Metzl has identified an important truth: that the convergence of new technologies is galvanizing us to reimagine how to meet urgent challenges in medicine and the environment. It’s a compelling opportunity—provided we manage to sidestep self-induced catastrophes along the way."―The Wall Street Journal ### About the Author Jamie Metzl is a leading technology and healthcare futurist and the founder and chair of OneShared.World. He is the author of Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity and four other books and was a member of the World Health Organization expert advisory committee on human genome editing. Jamie previously served in the U.S. National Security Council, State Department, and Senate Foreign Relations Committee and with the United Nations in Cambodia. His work has been featured by most major media organizations around the world, including 60 Minutes, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Fox, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, the Times of London, Le Monde, and Paris Match, and his podcast interviews with Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, and others have reached tens of millions of listeners. He lives in New York City. Visit Jamiemetzl.com.

Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 7pm-7:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 7:15pm-8:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 8:45pm-9pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :)

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Can Artificial Intelligence ‘See’?”** A look at how humans and artificial intelligence systems interpret the visual world in fundamentally different ways, with Arryn Robbins, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Richmond and cognitive scientist who researches visual attention, perception, and category learning. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-can-AI-see](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-can-AI-see) .] Artificial intelligence can now identify faces, categorize objects, describe scenes, and outperform humans on certain visual tasks. But does AI actually “see” the world the way that people do? Or does it arrive at correct answers using representations that differ markedly from human perception? Join Arryn Robbins of the University of Richmond for a fascinating exploration of how humans and AI construct meaning from visual information and a look at comparisons between human perception and AI that reveal just how dynamic and context-dependent our own visual systems really are. Dr. Robbins, who previously has given excellent Profs and Pints talks on flaws and biases in human visual perception, will draw from research in cognitive science, visual perception, and AI vision systems. She’ll explain how human perception is not merely a simple recording of the world, but an active process shaped by expectations, context, goals, and recent experience. You’ll learn how humans form flexible mental representations that allow us to recognize objects across changing environments and conditions, and why those representations continuously adapt as we interact with the world. Many AI systems, by contrast, learn visual categories through statistical patterns in data. They can produce impressive results, but sometimes they also produce strange and unexpected failures, and sometimes they classify images in ways that seem strange to us. Dr. Robbins will discuss what these differences reveal about the nature of perception itself, and why the mismatch between human and AI representations matters for technologies like self-driving cars, medical imaging, facial recognition, and automated surveillance. Important for anyone trying to understand the rapidly growing role of AI in daily life, this talk will explore one of the biggest questions in cognitive science and artificial intelligence: What does it actually mean to “see” and understand the world? (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: “Eye Farm” by Nevit Dilmen (Wikimedia Commons).

**Our Meetup is off to another hiking adventure! Mt Kilimanjaro, as the tallest mountain in Africa, is included in the 7 Summits of the world.** **It is a bucket-list item for all hard-core hikers and mountain lovers.** We did this trek with Meetup in the summer of 2024 and it was a true experience of a lifetime (see photos below) Let's get to some numbers. It is 5,895m/19,340ft BUT . . . our starting elevation for the trek is 3795m/12541ft As such elevation gain is 2100m/6799ft To compare Everest Base Camp trek, is about 2754m/9035ft elevation change. And Mt Whitney is about 1828m/6000ft elevation change. The key to being able to succeed in this endeavor lays in the route and the support system. We are taking the Lemosho Route via the Northern Circuit. The Northern Circuit route is the longest and newest of the seven established Kilimanjaro routes. It's one of the best routes because it has the best acclimatization profile. This results in one of the highest summit success rates. Add to that stunning views, and comparatively relaxed pace. It is also much less crowded than the other Kilimanjaro routes. As far as our support system: We will be accompanied by experienced guides, porters and cooks. They are certified, ensuring our safety and comfort. Porters will carry our gear. We will have a high ratio of guides to hikers. Our guides will go our pace and support each and everyone of us, regardless of fitness level and pace. In other words...you go your own speed and we all get there safe. More about our trek/trip. As with all our international trips, we picked the best season/time of year to go for weather and wildlife. Lemosho and Northern Circuit is a scenically spectacular and varied route. At the lower elevations it has an abundance of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, eland and lion which come over to forage during dry season. **Each of our trips is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.** *But I don't have the needed gear?!* You don't need much more than the standard trekker's equipment. We will provide you with a list of what is already included and what can be rented there. *Does this include food?* All meals on the trek potion are included and a cook travels with us! *What is lodging like?* We are sleeping in new and comfortable tents (carried during the day by porters) *I am new at this.* That's OK. We do plenty of prep Zooms before we depart. And in California we have a number of local outdoor day or weekend outings you can test out with us. *How dangerous is this? What if I get sick or hurt?* We will be walking on an established, well used trail the entire time. **Our trip INCLUDES emergency insurance.** We are also Certified Wilderness First Responders and our guides are members of (AMREF) Flying Doctor. **Plain and simple, safety is our primary goal.** *How much does this cost?* **Kilimanjaro Mountain Trek $3950 per person, double occupancy. Land only (airfare not included). Solo supplement $600** Trip Cost includes: \- 9 nights accommodation \- 3 meals everyday on the trek \- All Fees & Entrances and Taxes \- Camping equipment such as tents\, tables\, chairs\. \- Lead Guide\, Assistant Guides\, Porters and Cook *RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.* ***The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $300 deposit:*** ***[CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/8P9NUAVQM8UEN)*** *Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).* *IF you need an airfare quote,* [Click here to message Anna](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: **[INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUEST](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)** To see pictures from our Kilimanjaro adventure in 2024 [CLICK HERE](https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPkfkUp6sEZVQ-xse1di_K19d1QVmSb5KOLeIjynRoWGv_XFLXI8wBfT61XxAHavg?key=U2tKajBuOGRiZkxBOUtTUG1GbUVRVmlDaERCeG5n) We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered. [Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/) The MAIN location where this event is posted: [https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302872805/](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302872805/) (RSVP there for any conversation and comments) This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too. [Click Here ](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)for our other events: Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it! SOT 200318-10

I try to arrive by 6:45! Arrive before me? There will be a reservation under Connor L. You can either ask the host in Sonny's or look for the silver table tent with my name written in green tape. -- Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. Bring your writing materials (such as a notebook or a charged laptop - outlets are limited.) And if you'd like to tune out other patrons at Sonny's or any overhead music, we recommend bringing headphones or earplugs. -- BEING LATE IS OKAY: Just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! When you show up, I will be sitting at a table with folded "Shut Up & Write" table cards. Say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! -- **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com). -- **Other Important Details:** **WiFi name/password:** Name - Sonny's/Doubles Guest; Password - pingpong **Travel / Parking info:** Sonny's is on the D40/D4X bus line and about a 15 minute walk from either the Columbia Heights or Georgia Ave/Petworth metro lines. There is limited on-street parking. **Venue Guidelines:** Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf) and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike. This is a 7 mile hike with 900’ elevation gain in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. This is not your usual Harpers Ferry hike, for a some of the hike we will be on paved roads and streets. We will cover the historic Amory and trail, battlefields and surrounding streets stopping for lunch at a beautiful overlook. We hike at a pace of 2.5-3.0 mph when moving. Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. [https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy](https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy) Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920 (C) [Rating: C](https://nvhc.com/hikeinfo/ratings/) Carpools: Meet at the Dulles Transit Park and Ride at 7:45am, GPS Coordinates: 38.976317, -77.433659, [https://maps.app.goo.gl/5VB71QdWsy9KjGZi8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5VB71QdWsy9KjGZi8). Go to the end of Pacific Blvd and turn left into the Park and Ride lot. Suggested carpool fee is $7. The leader will be at the carpool location. Driving time to the trailhead from the carpool location \~1 hour. If you are going to the trailhead, meet at the Harpers Ferry Train Station at 9:00am hike starts at 9:15am, GPS coordinates: 39.324540, -77.731047 [https://goo.gl/maps/yLmDLB9cx44Bkr4z7](https://goo.gl/maps/yLmDLB9cx44Bkr4z7) Parking Fee at Train Station: $20 (The only way to pay is scan the QR code on your phone) or free with National Park pass. If you have a pass please display it with signature side up on your vehicle's dashboard, where it can clearly be seen through the windshield. Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk. AllTrails Map: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/harpers-ferry-armory-canal-75a05b5?u=i&sh=7cs7ov](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/harpers-ferry-armory-canal-75a05b5?u=i&sh=7cs7ov) **You must be experienced in hikes of this distance and elevation gain.**