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AI Next Level - Prompting like a Pro & Using AI Responsibly
**Meer snelheid, betere output én verantwoord gebruik van AI in je dagelijkse werk.**
Je hebt de **AI Essentials** onder de knie.
Je experimenteert met prompts, ziet de potentie en gebruikt AI inmiddels regelmatig.
Maar je voelt ook: dit kan scherper, sneller en bewuster.
In deze **AI Next Level-workshop** zetten we de volgende stap.
Geen herhaling van de basis, maar verdieping.
Meer grip op prompting én meer inzicht in wat verantwoord AI-gebruik in de praktijk écht betekent.
**Wat houdt deze workshop in?**
Deze interactieve dag bestaat uit twee nauw verbonden onderdelen:
**1\. Prompting like a Pro**
Je gebruikt al een basisstructuur voor prompts — nu is het tijd om door te schakelen.
In dit deel leer je:
* Geavanceerdere promptstructuren die sneller tot betere output leiden
* Hoe je minder hoeft te “stoeien” en gerichter kunt werken
* Hoe je AI effectief inzet als denkpartner bij complexere vraagstukken
* Hoe je context, rol en doel zó meegeeft dat je output direct bruikbaar wordt
Het resultaat: **meer snelheid, meer kwaliteit en meer vertrouwen in wat je terugkrijgt.**
**2\. Using AI Responsibly**
Minstens zo belangrijk — en vaak onderschat.
AI is krachtig, maar niet neutraal en niet zonder risico’s.
Hoe ga je daar professioneel mee om?
Je leert onder andere:
* Welke informatie je wel en juist niet in prompts moet verwerken
* Hoe om te gaan met privacy, vertrouwelijkheid en bedrijfsinformatie
* Hoe AI-modellen zijn getraind en wat dat betekent voor de antwoorden
* Hoe je bias, aannames en “mooie maar onjuiste” output herkent
Dit deel helpt je om **bewuster, veiliger en professioneler** met AI te werken — voor jezelf én je organisatie.
**Hoe werken we?**
Net als bij de Essentials-workshop geloven we niet in zenden, maar in **samen ontdekken**.
* Praktisch en interactief: werken met je eigen cases
* Creatief en laagdrempelig: leren door te doen
* Leren van elkaar: verschillende rollen, contexten en perspectieven
* Geen technische training, geen tool-overzicht
* Wel: denken, beoordelen, toepassen en verbeteren
De ervaring leert **dat de groep een groot deel van de waarde bepaalt** — en dat hoor je terug in de feedback.
**Wat neem je mee na afloop?**
Na deze workshop:
* Werk je sneller en gerichter met AI
* Weet je welke prompts écht werken voor jouw werk
* Kun je AI-output beter beoordelen en bevragen
* Ga je bewuster om met data, privacy en betrouwbaarheid
* Weet je concreet wat je maandag anders doet
En:
**Drie weken later organiseren we een vrijblijvende terugkom-call,** waarin deelnemers ervaringen delen en leren van elkaars praktijk.
**Voor wie is deze workshop bedoeld?**
Deze workshop is bedoeld voor:
* Professionals en managers zonder technische achtergrond
* Deelnemers van de AI Essentials-workshop (of vergelijkbare basiskennis)
* Mensen die AI al gebruiken, maar daar meer rendement en zekerheid uit willen halen
* Iedereen die AI professioneel, bewust en verantwoord wil inzetten
**Pilot & praktische informatie**
Deze workshop is opgezet als **Next Level-pilot**.
Dat betekent: kleinschalig, persoonlijk en met ruimte voor feedback om de training verder te verfijnen.
📅 Datum: vrijdag 13 maart
⏰ Tijd: 09:30 – 14:30 (Inloop 9:00)
⏱ Duur: 5 uur (incl. lunch)
📍 Locatie: Computerweg 37, Amersfoort
💶 Prijs: €99,- ex btw
👥 Groepsgrootte: 8-12 deelnemers
📍 Vorm: interactief, fysiek
☕🍴 Voorzieningen: koffie, thee en lunch inbegrepen
👥 Begeleiding: Edgar Stormbroek & Ziryan Salayi
**Aanmelden op:** https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-ai-next-level-prompting-as-a-pro-and-using-ai-responsibly-1982428964398?aff=oddtdtcreator
Bite by Bite: Transform your plate, transform the planet
**You're Invited: Bite by Bite Project First Workshop!**
**Transform your plate, transform the planet.**
Join us for an inspiring and interactive evening dedicated to healthy, sustainable food, and hands-on cooking. This is the first of three workshops for the Bite by Bite Project, aimed at fostering dialogue and action around sustainable food in the Utrecht city and campus communities.
**What to Expect:**
* Inspiring Talks: Hear from experts on the connection between food choices and well-being, the impact of coffee and cocoa, and social impact through food with Julieth Uriza (Nutritionist/Planetary Diet), and The Pit (Students let food stall).
* Hands-On Cooking: Share your favourite traditional recipe! We'll provide healthy, local ingredients to co-create and improvise delicious, nutritious meals together. (Ready food will be available for participants who are fasting).
* Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals over dinner and become part of a community making positive changes.
* Contribute: Your co-created recipes will be featured in the project's booklet!
**Event Details:**
* Date & Time: Friday, 13 March, 2026, 17:00 – 22:00
* Location: Rosa Buurtcentrum, Malakkastraat 6, 3531 HM Utrecht
* Audience: Utrecht residents, Utrecht Science Park, and International Campus (UCU) communities.
* Cost: Free! Just bring your recipe and enthusiasm.
**Ready to make an impact?**
**[Please make sure to fill in the registration form to secure your spot!](https://forms.gle/xX2tAmy4S8KjMToN7)**
The Bite by Bite project is a partnership between Utrecht University Medical Centre, Utrecht University College, The Pit, and Being Well Catalysts, funded by the Planetary Health Seed Grants.
Workshop graphics in c
de workshop gaat over graphic engine in c : de focus is visualisatie: met een schuin oogje naar data analyse en ook esthetische visualisatie, art dus
ik geef demo van mijn eigen resultaat en zoek/realisatie tocht
Improv theatre drop in lesson with Iwan Dam
Join us for a special Friday night improv drop-in with Iwan Dam, focusing on the playful overlap between improv theatre and musical theatre. This workshop is open to everyone and is a great way to explore musical improv in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.
You do not need any acting or singing experience, and you definitely do not need to be a trained singer. Musical improv is about playfulness, connection, and storytelling first. The singing comes from supporting each other and committing to the moment, not from sounding perfect.
This workshop is especially suitable if you are curious about the Musical Improv Theatre course Iwan is teaching for Improv Utrecht this January, but want to try it out first in an easy, welcoming way.
What to expect
A fun and supportive improv workshop in English
Simple musical and non-musical exercises that ease you in gently
A focus on confidence, play, and ensemble rather than performance
Lots of laughter and shared discoveries
As always, the group is a mix of first-timers and regulars. Expect around 12 to 22 people, with several joining for the very first time.
Practical information
Doors open between 19:50 and 20:00. Please enter together with the group.
The entrance is on the side of the building, via Troelstralaan.
Workshop time is from 20:00 to 22:00.
Full details can be found at [https://bit.ly/iudropin](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fiudropin%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYzVUWUpNcUx3Qmxyc0tCNnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR47s8ybxWZatpAjlsWrEYXEnHWVaWkjI1424e68ci6oex2vGYAb-0cOSn2plA_aem_yEDTwvRv1fmwY1MrKu0DSw&h=AT2XbwCsqfJ894aJximxfVrXyTziESuzJo4D61Z-shHQtj-AzQMrx0DxoRs2W8m37BhJHAvsaRN-ppsriR00n-wEj5gIv3Uy-qUS3EZtpJICGT5zWtkcAroifQ_I-020i3bNbtWQw5kSVU2873Q&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT0_DoGsfm-IX09YmtFSWfCBg4b48013CEcgAIA_Uxa7jz7H087pH6D-YJ7L-Y7jvZf1NH0tuPyC1DNdIWX2APhHo90K8qeIPebU9NEmmFsa3ZoSSqFNnU-qzrq5edwDkuM2JXV9rpHiXHDGzYwq6lz--IT42QwAgbI)
After the workshop, many people head together to the Irish pub O’Leary’s to chat and wind down.
How to sign up
Please mark yourself as attending via [https://bit.ly/iudropin](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fiudropin%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYzVUWUpNcUx3Qmxyc0tCNnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5YztAe8pS-LHf6WZJeXqZzcWDs2-pFmK6RFzCRBqtxtJpGDMSUizeJ1D_EVA_aem_6dcC7683uQxCJ9yQG1sYmA&h=AT2XbwCsqfJ894aJximxfVrXyTziESuzJo4D61Z-shHQtj-AzQMrx0DxoRs2W8m37BhJHAvsaRN-ppsriR00n-wEj5gIv3Uy-qUS3EZtpJICGT5zWtkcAroifQ_I-020i3bNbtWQw5kSVU2873Q&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT0_DoGsfm-IX09YmtFSWfCBg4b48013CEcgAIA_Uxa7jz7H087pH6D-YJ7L-Y7jvZf1NH0tuPyC1DNdIWX2APhHo90K8qeIPebU9NEmmFsa3ZoSSqFNnU-qzrq5edwDkuM2JXV9rpHiXHDGzYwq6lz--IT42QwAgbI).
If you can no longer attend, remember to remove your signup so someone else can take your place.
Please also send your contact details to Marieke at info@theatersportworkshops.nl so we can reach you if needed.
Price
Suggested donation €10 to €20, payable in cash or via Tikkie.
If you are not able to pay much, you are still very welcome. Pay what you can or what you felt the workshop was worth. Contributions help cover the room and the professional teachers.
Interested in going further?
This drop-in is a perfect introduction to the Musical Improv Theatre course taught by Iwan Dam at Improv Utrecht this January. You can find more information and tickets via [https://www.improvutrecht.nl](https://www.improvutrecht.nl/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYzVUWUpNcUx3Qmxyc0tCNnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR53uSDQDI4JJxYHA-KWutS6K09oUCpwbPff-o_uPCOuORsKBMS_WUkuyd761A_aem_dEhlmtW3zVkRltRU1muoNw)
and [https://improv-utrecht.weticket.com](https://improv-utrecht.weticket.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYzVUWUpNcUx3Qmxyc0tCNnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7RPPZzaPgMIuVkB4Jq__Y8iBNBq0t-ZIHhj5ynGrFZxZcmF7L2U17a13wnkA_aem_fYdBW_w_k_Xu5wnBXK_BxQ)
Follow Improv Utrecht
Meetup [https://www.meetup.com/utrecht-improv-theater](https://www.meetup.com/utrecht-improv-theater?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYzVUWUpNcUx3Qmxyc0tCNnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7RPPZzaPgMIuVkB4Jq__Y8iBNBq0t-ZIHhj5ynGrFZxZcmF7L2U17a13wnkA_aem_fYdBW_w_k_Xu5wnBXK_BxQ)
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Open meditatie avond bij Jewel Heart
*Since the guided meditations for this event are in Dutch, this description is too.*
Wil je je drukke week afsluiten en ontspannen aan het weekend beginnen? Dan ben je geheel vrijblijvend welkom bij de vrijdagavond meditatie van [Jewel Heart](https://www.jewelheart.nl/). Deze meditatieavond heeft een licht en open karakter.
De meditaties bestaan uit drie delen. We beginnen met het gewaarworden van je lichamelijke sensaties. In een korter deel twee doen we een loopmeditatie en in deel drie is er een eenvoudige, geleide visualisatie meditatie. Het geheel wordt afgesloten met een gesprek onder het genot van een kop thee, voor wie daar zin in heeft.
📍[Jewel Heart, Hatertseveldweg 284, Nijmegen](https://maps.app.goo.gl/D4FzqLbkaqs2JNDG8). Loop de oprit op en dan is de ingang aan je rechterzijde
🕒Zaal open vanaf 19.30 uur, meditatie van 20.00 tot 21.00
Je bent van harte welkom!
Aan deze activiteit kun je per keer meedoen. Er zijn geen verplichtingen. Op vrijwillige basis kun je op de avond zelf een donatie doen.
Kijk ook naar onze
-[Open activiteiten](https://www.jewelheart.nl/nl/open-activiteiten/)
-[Cursussen](https://www.jewelheart.nl/nl/cursussen-overzicht/)
🧗♂️Vertical Therapy – Midweek Bouldering Night (Nijmegen)
Stuck behind a desk all week? Time to climb some walls instead! No skills needed, just good vibes.
Join us this evening at **Grip Boulderhal** for a fun and relaxed bouldering session!
Whether you're a seasoned climber or wanna try it for the first time, everyone is welcome. We’ll meet outside at the entrance, warm up a bit, and then hit the walls. Afterward, there’s always the option to grab a drink and chat.
**Details:**
* **Where:** [Grip Boulderhal, Kamerlingh Onnesstraat 35, 6533 HK Nijmegen](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gQCQjqKDHhDL7ieYA). We will be waiting outside, near the entrance. If it's raining we are waiting up the stairs near the reception desk.
* **Experience needed:** None! (Bring your own climbing shoes if you have them. Rentals are also available.)
* **Vibe:** Casual, fun, supportive
Let’s climb, laugh, and maybe even impress ourselves a little!
For more information on pricing of day passes and gear rentals, check out [this](https://gripnijmegen.nl/boulderhal/en/explore/prices-opening-hours/) page on the Grip website. First time? No problem! [Some information here](https://gripnijmegen.nl/boulderhal/en/first-visit/). And if you have any questions, just let us know.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Participants are responsible for their own safety.
トークナイト
Japanese talk-night. Your Japanese level must be high enough to have a conversation. Japanese people are very welcome! I will bring some different materials to start the conversation. Looking forward to meeting everyone! 😊
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Real Estate #3: Kasteel Broekhuizen — A Country Estate of Ruins & Hidden Stories
**Sunday, March 15th – 13:00**
**Meeting point:** Bus stop *Donderberg*, Leersum
For the third edition of **Real Estate**, our series dedicated to exploring some of the most fascinating villas, estates and historic residences in the Netherlands, we head to the green heart of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug to discover **Kasteel Broekhuizen**.
Hidden among forests and rolling landscapes near Leersum, Broekhuizen is a country estate with **medieval roots and a turbulent history**. Over the centuries, it has known periods of prosperity, destruction and reconstruction — and today it stands as a quiet witness to how history, landscape and architecture continuously reshape each other.
During our walk, we’ll explore the **estate and its surrounding park**, uncovering stories about:
* the rise and fall of the estate
* its phases of destruction and rebuilding
* hidden corners and forgotten traces in the landscape
* and the role of the **Van Nellesteyn family** in shaping its history
This is not just a visit to a beautiful country house, but a journey through **layers of time**, where nature and history are deeply intertwined.
### Practical information
* **Walk length:** approx. 3.4 km
* The route goes through parkland and forest paths, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
### After the walk
We’ll finish at **Bistro LOF**, the café/restaurant located within the castle estate itself, where we can enjoy a drink together — and for those who wish, also stay for something to eat — in a setting that perfectly complements the atmosphere of the place.
A hidden estate.
A story of loss and renewal.
A walk through history in the landscape.
🌸 Online Women’s Circle | Meditation & Journaling – Relax the Belly
🌸 **Free online gathering**
**Next circle: March 15**
After this, we will continue meeting on the **first Sunday of each month**.
A space to begin the month by returning to yourself.
This women’s circle is an invitation to give yourself one hour to pause, slow down, and reconnect with your body, your inner voice, and other women. A simple and caring commitment: beginning the month with meditation and journaling in community.
You can think of it as a small personal ritual, creating the habit of listening to yourself, writing, and setting intentions for the month ahead.
We meet online on Sunday afternoons to gently transition into a new week and a new month, creating a moment of presence, reflection, and intention.
During this 1-hour session we will explore:
✨ a guided meditation to arrive in the body
✨ a journaling practice to connect with what is alive in you
✨ a space for sharing, where you are welcome to speak or simply listen
No previous experience is needed. You are welcome just as you are.
Please have a notebook and a pen nearby, and join from a quiet space where you won’t be interrupted during the session.
You are welcome to join once, or come back each month. The choice is yours.
The first circles are offered for free in order to create community and open this space to more women.
Participants who register for the event will receive the **Google Meet link** before the circle begins.
It will be lovely to welcome you into this space 🌿
7km hike from Utrecht Lunetten to Amelisweerd-Rhijnauwen and back
🌿 Join us for a beautiful 7km hike through Amelisweerd-Rhijnauwen on Saturday 14th of March! ✨
Starting from Utrecht Lunetten station, we’ll explore forest paths, cross charming bridges, and follow the scenic Kromme Rijn river. Along the way, we'll pass the stunning Landhuis Nieuw-Amelisweerd, historic Oud-Amelisweerd, and the famous pancake spot Theehuis Rhijnauwen, before making our way back via a picturesque towpath.
Utrecht Hiking Community is not about fast hiking, but about social hiking. Everyone can join: beginners, more advanced hikers, students, professionals, locals, expats, etc. Every month we organise one hike in a different location each month, so you may explore places where you haven't been before. And if you have been somewhere before already, it's still a good opportunity to be active and to get to know some fellow hiking enthusiasts.🚶♂️
🔔 Tips: Wear comfy walking shoes, bring water, and check the weather. In case of bad weather, the hike may be postponed, so please look for any latest updates on the day before the hike.
Please try to arrive to Utrecht Lunetten train station in time. We want to depart around 10.30AM, so try to be there before that time. Are unforeseen circumstances causing you to arrive later? Then please contact us via WhatsApp on +31621177691. We won't make the whole group wait for you, but we can share our location with you so you can come after us.
There are no toilets at Utrecht Lunetten train station. Therefore please visit a restroom before arrival.
For those coming by car, there's a small free parking lot directly next to Utrecht Lunetten train station, address: Furkaplateau 2.
Dogs are allowed on this route, but need to be kept on a leash during parts of the route. The route is not suitable for people with strollers.
For those who like to, there is the option to go for drinks/lunch in the shopping center of Lunetten afterwards.
Organising our monthly hikes comes with some costs (travel costs, yearly MeetUp subscription). Therefore we would be very glad for any donations to support us via this link: [https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/?trxid=zXP3ACEFu2KEgnjtqUPIb7BeSr44EGBL](https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/?trxid=zXP3ACEFu2KEgnjtqUPIb7BeSr44EGBL)
For an impression of this and previous hike, find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utrecht.hiking.community
See you on Saturday 14th of March!
Offline Hangout
**Zin om even helemaal offline te gaan voor een avond?**
Doe mee met onze offline hangout. Of je nu alleen komt of samen, je maakt gegarandeerd nieuwe connecties!
**Wat kan je verwachten:**
🎨 Speel (bord)spelletjes, knutsel of relax met een goed boek
📚 Een nostalgische avond in een gezellig café
🎈 Ontmoet nieuwe mensen op de ouderwetse manier
📰 Schrijf met onze vintage typemachines
Gratis entree!
**Waar?**
LE:EN (Heuveloord 140, Utrecht)
**Wanneer?**
Zondag, 15 maart (vanaf 18:00)
*PS: vóór onze Offline Hangout is er live muziek, dus voel je vrij om al wat eerder te komen!*
NS‑Wandeling Utrechtse Heuvelrug route
🌸🥾 Hello Hikers! Spring has officially sprung—let’s get back to nature and shake off the winter blues!
We’re hiking the **NS‑Wandeling Utrechtse Heuvelrug route**, a stunning **15.5 km point-to-point trail** from Driebergen-Zeist → Maarn. 🌿✨
📍 **Start:** Driebergen-Zeist train Station
⏰ **When:** Saturday\, 14 March \| Hike starts **11:00 AM** (please arrive 10–15 min early to gear up!) We’ll wait 15 minutes for everyone (11:15 AM) and then share our **live location** in the WhatsApp group for anyone joining late.
🥾 **Distance:** 15.5 km
☕ **After-hike plan:** We’ll finish at Maarn train station, where we can grab a celebratory drink or snack before heading home.
👀 **What to Expect**
* Beautiful estates: Groot Heidestein and Bornia
* The iconic Pyramide van Austerlitz
* Rolling forest paths and open heathlands
* A classic, popular Dutch trail perfect for a weekend escape
* Optional photo stops at scenic viewpoints
*
**Getting there:**
* Train to Driebergen-Zeist Station (excellent connections)
* Limited parking at the station area; public transport is highly recommended
🎒 **What to Bring**
* Hiking shoes with good traction (note: some paths may be muddy!)
* Plenty of water
* Snacks and lunch for a midway break
* Layered clothing and a waterproof jacket
⚠️ **Disclaimers**
* Everyone is responsible for their own safety
* The organizer is not responsible for personal injuries, transportation issues, health problems, loss, or damage
* Hike at your own pace; the trail can be slippery after rain – wear proper footwear
📲 **WhatsApp group** for hike updates & carpool coordination: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EmzXm6TxZ9lJfwdQZ20x4T](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EmzXm6TxZ9lJfwdQZ20x4T)
🔗 **Join our WhatsApp group** for future events: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMIoNQ1ovkO4sYEkWPZP92](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMIoNQ1ovkO4sYEkWPZP92)
📸 **Instagram** to share photos: [https://www.instagram.com/arezoo_hike?igsh=cWFrb2xkanR1cXFh&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/arezoo_hike?igsh=cWFrb2xkanR1cXFh&utm_source=qr)
Let’s hike, celebrate the arrival of spring, and enjoy nature together! 🌲✨
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Let's try a Friday Night Fish Fry!
We thought of one of the interesting things that can be enjoyed at this time of the year. We will be meeting at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for a "Fish Fry" in Marian Hall on Friday, March 27th at 5:00 PM.
It might be fun for you to experience what has become a tradition on the Fridays before Easter. They will have fried fish or baked fish, French fries and Cole slaw, as well as beverages, all for $16.00 for adults. They will have other beverages and desserts available for sale, as well. We have never tried this, and sometimes there are quite a few people at these events so we hope that we will be able to find each other easily. I'll try to have signs outside Marian Hall that Identify our group. We hope to have you join us!
Humanist Program: Fighting the Efforts to Insert Religion into Public Education
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association:
They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other church–state issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEA’s early wins and hard lessons, what we’re seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape — and practical ways to get involved.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
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The formal presentation will start at noon
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for March is "Our Bodies, Ourselves"
Speak Easy: true stories, told live.
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast.
Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect.
The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Dinner & a Movie: PROJECT HAIL MARY at Marcus Pickerington!
Join us as we get together to see Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller in the highly anticipated sci-fi adventure, PROJECT HAIL MARY! The film is based on the best-selling novel of The Martian and follows a man who awakens on a spacecraft before realizing his mission to save Earth. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: A science teacher wakes up on a spaceship, light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission to save the Earth. The film is directed by the filmmaking due Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (21 and 22 Jump Street, Into and Across the Spider-Verse) and is based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir (The Martian). The film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest), Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub and Ken Leung.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYsnngkS_U
BUZZ AND REVIEWS: The buzz and reviews for PROJECT HAIL MARY are off-the-charts good! The film is earning a 95% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics call it an “old school blockbuster crowd-pleaser” and “a new sci-fi classic!” It’s “deeply hopeful,” well-acted,” funny,” “dramatic,” and “exceptionally rousing throughout!” Others call it “something truly magical” and one that “we’ll be talking about this one for decades to come!” And I believe Slashfilm says it best: “It will lift up and squeeze your heart, crack you up with laughter, and give you a sense of hope and wonder in a way that few movies have been able to inspire.”
MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing and meet in the lobby area between 2:05 and 2:15pm! Tickets already on sale and will likely move fast for this hot ticket / opening weekend showing so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. As a head’s up, this is a longer movie at 2hrs 36mins.
DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie at 5:30pm at group favorite, FUGU SUSHI, located just next door! Separate RSVP required for the Dinner / Movie portions of this event. An RSVP here means you're signed up for the MOVIE! This portion will be open as long as seats remain. If you also plan to join for dinner, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the dinner portion of this event.
Should be a good one, Dan
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 want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."
Using Philosophy to Cope with Current Events
So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!




















