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Unique Combined Process Retreat
**UNIQUE COMBINED PROCESS RETREAT**
**March \| April \| May \| June \| Sept \| Oct \| Nov 2026**
Dear Constellation Explorer,
We’re delighted to invite you to a unique 3-day retreat that brings together two powerful healing modalities: **Systemic & Family Constellations** and **Ceremonial Plant-Spirit Work**. This immersive experience is designed to support deep emotional healing, release of trauma, and reconnection with your inner wisdom.
Whether you are seeking **personal growth**, **support of your spiritual awakening journey** or **facing emotional challenges**, even if they are life-long, participants in the Combined Process are **reporting major shifts and breakthroughs** in many aspects of life.
✨ **What Awaits You:**
• **Healing Fusion** – Masterfully facilitated constellation sessions alongside traditional plant-spirit ceremony
• **Trauma Release** – Space to address long-held emotional imprints, PTSD, depression, and complex trauma
• **Small Group Setting** – Intimate circle of max 8 participants held by 4 experienced facilitators
• **Sacred Integration** – Deeply guided work and personal support throughout the process
• **Nature Immersion** – Held in beautiful, sun-drenched natural locations across Europe
This retreat is not just a healing space — it’s an invitation to **transform your life** by reconnecting with what’s real, raw, and ready to be released.
🌀 **Who is it for?**
• Those committed to their inner work
• Seekers ready to open to new levels of self-awareness and growth
• Professionals looking to deepen their own process in a safe, sacred setting
📩 **Enrollment is by application only**, to ensure the retreat is aligned with your needs. Attending is subject to a personal interview via Zoom.
**Retreat Price is €895** (£777) including all **3-day sessions, ceremony, medicine and 3 meals a day** \- not including flights or accommodation\. £200 enrolment deposit is required to reserve your place\, the remaining fee will be paid onsite in Euros\.
👉 To request full retreat details and apply, email us at: **nature@earth.is**
Are you ready to take the next step on your healing path?
We would be honoured to hold space for you.
AI Meets Data: Real-World Edition
## From Zero to AI App: A Hands-On Meetup for Data Professionals
Curious about AI but tired of the hype?
This beginner-friendly, practical meetup is designed to help you **actually understand and use AI in data roles**—not just talk about it.
We’ll break down the core ideas behind modern AI systems in a simple, no-jargon way—then bring everything together by **building a real AI app live**.
Whether you're a student, aspiring analyst, or working professional, you’ll leave with **clarity, confidence, and practical skills you can apply immediately.**
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## 💡 What You’ll Learn
In this session, we’ll go from fundamentals to real application:
* What *Agentic AI* really means (and why it matters)
* A simple breakdown of *LLM architecture*
* What vectors are and why they power modern AI systems
* What *RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)* is and how it works in practice
* How all these pieces connect in real-world data workflows
And most importantly…
👉 **We’ll build a working AI app live—so you can see exactly how it all comes together.**
***
## 🎤 Talks
### 1️⃣ From Concepts to Creation: Understanding & Building with AI
A practical walkthrough of key AI concepts—followed by a **live app build** where we turn theory into something real.
### 2️⃣ CV Blueprint
* **The Perfect CV Blueprint:** Stop making the top 5 mistakes that lead to automatic rejection. Learn how to transform your experience into **quantifiable achievements** that hiring managers love.
***
## 👥 Meet Your Speakers
**[Nitish Galat](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitish-galat/) – BI Analyst & Gen AI Specialist**
Nitish works at the intersection of data automation and generative AI, with a focus on simplifying complex systems and making AI accessible to everyone.
**[Abhishek Gadve](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-gadve-8010a2119/) – Senior Product Analyst**
Abhishek specializes in turning data into business impact, helping teams make faster, smarter decisions using analytics and AI.
***
## 🎯 Why You Should Attend
This isn’t another theory-heavy AI session.
You’ll walk away with:
* A clear understanding of how modern AI actually works
* Practical knowledge you can use in data roles right away
* Exposure to real tools and workflows used today
* The confidence to start building with AI yourself
***
## 🎟️ Free Event – Limited Spots
We’re keeping this meetup **small and interactive** to encourage discussion, questions, and hands-on learning.
If you're serious about understanding how AI fits into data and analytics, this session will give you a real edge.
👉 **Reserve your spot now**
Nia - cardio dance, moving your body with 9 movement forms to heal and energise
• What we'll do
Every class is structured . We begin with a warm-up, gradually pick up the pace and end with stretches and a gentle cool down. You leave REFRESHED and RELAXED. You get to choose and tweak your movements so that it makes you feel good.
• What to bring
This is a barefoot class - no special footwear is needed, unless you want/need to use shoes. Moving in bare feet helps us to ground and build strength in our feet, ankles and legs.
Wear clothes you like to move in. £10 or £40 upfront discount payment - You get one class free and can be used over a 3 month period.
• Important to know
Nia is for everyBODY. No matter what level of fitness, age or mood you happen to be in on the day!
Fitness that is fun for your BODY MIND EMOTIONS and SPIRIT!
FULL - Territories: Pub Race | London 20s and 30s
**On Friday 8th May, we're excited to be hosting another unique edition of Friday night fun... our latest “Territories” Pub Race.**
Like our other board game-inspired pub races, this live-action strategy game takes inspiration from the classic board game Risk, reimagined across 32 pubs throughout London.
This team game is played on a virtual map and each pub is a territory on the map, that can be claimed or conquered ⚔️
**Over the evening, your mission is to build the biggest empire in 2 hours.**
To claim one, you simply visit the pub as a team and have at least one person in your team buy a drink (soft drinks included).
Every extra drink you buy will add yet more “troops” to your territory to help fortify it 🍻
This is crucial as if you fail to properly strengthen your territories - these can also be **conquered** (i.e. stolen) from other teams who visit the same pub and outnumber your troop numbers.
Alongside the race - there will also be fun, themed challenges at each pub that you can complete to earn extra bonus troops for your garrison 📸
Some territories are worth more than others, and there are bonuses for controlling entire continents… so you’ll need to plan your route, pick your battles, and think like a pub-crawling warlord.
At the end of the night, the team with the highest total **territory value** will be crowned champions 🏆
But of course, it’s not just about the game - the evening is also a chance to connect with loads of like-minded 20s and 30s, while enjoying an unforgettable start to the weekend.
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**WHERE/WHEN**
Meet Point - Gilt of Cain, Fen Court Garden, Hogarth Ct, EC3M 5DL ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/JAphAzeWvxusNT4v5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JAphAzeWvxusNT4v5))
Closest Tube station: Fenchurch Street (5 min walk), Aldgate (10 min walk), Monument (10 min walk)
Start Time - 6:45pm
Finish time: 11:00pm
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**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**
Set up in November 2021, our community project was set up to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and build life-long friendships.
To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics.
To learn more about our community or follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below.
**Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)**
**Instagram - [https://instagram.com/great.friendship](https://instagram.com/great.friendship)**
Systemic & Family Constellations Workshop
We are holding accessible and confidential Systemic & Family Constellations group workshop.
Systemic constellations are an embodied and experiential method for the respectful exploration of difficulties across multiple areas of life.
Attendees up to 16.
One of three facilitators will facilitate two to three issues.
Fee: Flat fee of £45 for both issue holders and representatives payable prior to the event.
More information on our website https://cityconstellations.com/ or upon request londoncityconstellations@gmail.com
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Free Chinese English Language Exchange 语言交换
2nd Sunday of every month, join us for a relaxed and fun language exchange, where meaningful conversations flow as freely as delicious coffee and tea!
This isn't just practice; it's **accelerated progress** in a supportive setting, designed to quickly boost your **Mandarin, Cantonese and English** skills.
**How We Make It Effective & Enjoyable:**
* **Perfect Groupings:** We carefully match you with native speakers and learners at a similar level, ensuring comfortable and productive conversation practice.
* **Forget awkward silences!** We provide fun, engaging discussion topics to spark lively chats and keep the conversation flowing.
* **Maximise Your Practice:** Rotate between groups if you wish to connect with more people and strengthen your conversation skills!
* **Expert Support:** Our experienced tutor is always on hand to help.
👌 **All levels welcome!** Native speakers and learners alike.
💛 Please support the cafe by buying a drink or snack while you are here - they've kindly let us use the space.
We can't wait to welcome you!
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**Take your Mandarin beyond the exchange.** 🤝 If you’re looking for a bit more structure to go along with your conversation practice, let’s chat! We're offering **complimentary 1-on-1 advice sessions** to help you find the perfect learning path. Get a professional assessment of your level so you can study with confidence. **No commitment** required. [Book your Free Session](https://eu.bigin.online/org20070515371/bookings/course-advice)
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**China Unbound** is the best place to learn practical Chinese for adults.
While most schools prioritise grammar and writing, China Unbound empowers you to confidently communicate in Chinese in real-world situations. Join us and discover a fun, fast, and personalised way to master Chinese!
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**🤘 FAQs:**
**I'm learning Chinese, are the sessions suitable for beginners?**
Yes! Come and speak as much or as little as you like, or just come and listen! There is no pressure!
**Are there any discounts for Chinese lessons for members?**
Yes, you can use code MEETUP10 for your exclusive £10 discount on our [Chinese courses](https://china-unbound.co.uk/personal/) site-wide!
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每个月的第二个星期天,来加入我们,享受一场轻松又有趣的语言交流体验!在茶香与咖啡的陪伴下,开启一场自然流畅、充满收获的双语对话。
这不仅仅是练习,而是一种更快提升你英语水平的高效方式。我们为你打造一个轻松友好、真正有用的语言环境,让你的口语交流能力飞速进步!
**我们如何让语言交换高效又好玩:**
* **精准匹配,聊天不尴尬**:我们用心将你和母语者或相近水平的学习者配对,确保每一次对话都轻松自在又高效实用。
* **话题有趣,轻松破冰**:拒绝冷场!我们提前准备了有趣又实用的聊天话题,让你一开口就停不下来,交流自然顺畅。
* **灵活轮换,提升更全面**:想多练一点?欢迎自由选择是否换组,认识更多人、接触不同语言风格,快速提升真实沟通能力。
* **专业老师现场支持**:我们的资深语言导师会在现场提供实时帮助,确保你在交流中不断进步、有信心开口!
**活动详情:**
🗓️ **时间**:每月第二个星期日
⏰ **时段**:下午 2:30 - 4:30
💰 **费用**:免费参加
不只是练语言,这里还有文化的碰撞、朋友的陪伴和成长的喜悦。现在就来加入我们,开启你的高效交流之旅吧!
**🤘 常见问题解答:**
**我最后会不会一直说中文而一无所获?**
-不会,因为我们的“快速聊天”模式鼓励大家用中/英文交换来交流。
**会员有折扣吗?**
有,欢迎你跟你学中文的朋友分享代码**Meetup10**,他们会获得10镑的独家折扣!
Practical Philosophy Club Meetup - London 🇬🇧
**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?**
Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎
Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.
The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌
📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?**
Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6fqS6HGujq8gb3a0kl5pS), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.
When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture.
**General Meeting Agenda**
Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline:
* 13:45-14:00 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start.
* 14:00-14:05 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines.
* 14:05-14:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them.
* 14:45 - We do a group conclusion of the things we discussed, and then we typically take a photo and go on our way :) If you don't want to be in the group photo, there's no pressure, it's just a way to close out the meeting. We occasionally have an unofficial social so the different groups can mingle afterwards too!
**🧧PRICING?**
Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend, and we operate on donations.
If you'd like to donate to support our running costs, that helps keep our group self-sustaining. Donations are 100% voluntary, but your contribution is appreciated! QR codes to donate will be present.
Tea’s and coffees and are paid by the individual should they wish to have them.
**💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY**
🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam
🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel
**🤓 FAQ**
* What will we talk about? What's the topic?
The topic for the week is shared every week in the Whatsapp group before the session. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6fqS6HGujq8gb3a0kl5pS).
* Do I need to study or read anything to attend?
No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required.
* Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?
The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school.
* Is it mostly men that attend?
Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms.
* Can I come alone?
Of course you can, we encourage it :)
* Can I be late?
Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.
* Where do you meet?
The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6fqS6HGujq8gb3a0kl5pS) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/).
🤝**POLICY**
To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
**PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All.** ✨
Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in 25+ countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️
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Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6fqS6HGujq8gb3a0kl5pS) 👈
Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/?hl=en) 👈
Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club) 👈
Free Personality Analysis - Find Your Strengths and Weaknesses
You want to do your best!
You want to realise your potential!
You want to make the right decisions at the right time!
Obviously- you want to be a success!
Do you have all the skills in place?
Do you have areas in your life or personality that are weaker and you feel can stop you or hold you back?
Would you like a free personal consultation to help locate your strengths and weaker areas?
We can help you to maximise on your potential.
If you would like a free 1 hour consult then register now!
We have various times available for your own personal consultation
This is hosted at the Scientology Life Improvement Centre in London.
We use the Oxford Capacity Analysis test.
https://www.scientology-london.org.uk/personality-test/
Novice | 9-11am May 9 Vortex upstairs
full for drums, bass, guitar, lead instruments, vocals, 1 of 2 spots taken for piano
**Please use this link to sign up and pay**
https://tickts.co.uk/events/novice-9-11am-may-9-vortex-upstairs
(Note you must already be accepted as a member of this group, otherwise your ticket will be cancelled)
full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/
**What is it**
The novice rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for people who are relatively new to jazz, to play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. With a short set list that attendees can prepare in advance, it becomes a little less daunting to play and get the most out of practising in a group.
See below for this week's setlist. Please sign up before attending.
Already full for your instrument? Please check back every other Wednesday, when new sessions go live. If you keep not being able to get a spot, please message the organiser (Xie).
Location: Vortex upstairs
**Who's it for**
Anyone who has practised following the forms (chord progressions) of jazz tunes - maybe on their own at home - and would like to build up playing experience, expand repertoire and practice performing with other musicians.
There are various introductions on how jazz jams work - see e.g.
https://jazznightschool.org/pages/jam-session-basics
You don't need to get all these details right for these novice practice sessions. The set list format should offer opportunities for those at different levels of developing their playing.
While at the beginning one might struggle to follow/comp the chords or play through the melody, it gets easier over time and one can start to develop approaches to improvisation, harmonise lead lines, add intros/endings, work on communication between band members, and even listen to recordings together and pick up specific arrangements.
Bass players are expected to be able to play a walking bass line on swing tunes, and simple bossa lines for bossa novas.
Playing the melody, or "head" - the responsibility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet, violin), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time.
**What it's like**
A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - please put aside any worries of making mistakes if you’re thinking of joining us for the first time. To ensure the group is accessible for those at different levels, I ask that each novice session should work on only the below four songs of the set list, unless each and every attendee feels they prefer to move on.
Each novice session is limited to up to: 1 drummer, 2 bass, 2 keys, 2 guitar, 3/4 lead instruments. The tickts.co.uk page will have tickets available only for the instruments/vocals with spots remaining.
**Tunes this week (Sat May 9)**
* Blue bossa in Cm (warm up)
(Joe Henderson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUxv3AAaK_Y
* Sidewinder in Eb
(Joshua Redman) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86lBeSUeh1U
* There will never be another you in Eb
(Modern Jazz Quartet) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ00miCbQrs
* Don't Get Around Much Anymore in C
(Sonny Stitt) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHa1bXtsP6M
Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recording provided as a primary reference. (Note the recordings provide stylistic reference, but may not be in the key listed, with the latter based on common real books)
**Tune preview - next novice session (Sat May 16)**
* Bolivar Blues (aka Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are) in Bb (warm up)
(Thelonious Monk) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU-UjXwFi2Y
* How insensitive in Dm
(Wes Montgomery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAoXA4IoSyE
* Caravan in Fm (note: the form is AABA, first chord C7)
(Cohen, Zenon) https://youtu.be/6kxD24KE__k?si=tNFOe16zHexe3VTZ&t=104
* Beatrice in F
(Sam Rivers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2lnek_Z_Zs
**Preparing for the session**
The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books.
Resource for sheet music:
https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html
http://therealbook.info/
Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc.
Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off
**Playing well together**
The rehearsal groups are often quite large for a jazz ensemble setting. Please follow the below arrangements, which are designed to help the group be mindful of each other's volumes, and to build good habits for playing as a group
* Every tune should be played at least twice. Swap the bass, piano and guitar players between the two renditions (if there are two attending)
* Only one guitarist should comp - i.e. play chords - for each rendition (both guitarists can solo, and comp without amplification)
* After each rendition of the warm up tune, the whole group should take a moment together and help each other to check on volumes, including:
\*\* Can everyone hear themselves?
\*\* Are the drums too loud?
\*\* Can everyone hear the bass?
\*\* Is the guitar comping too loud?
\*\* Is the piano loud enough? (staff at the office can turn this up)
\*\* Feel free to revisit volumes after subsequent songs
* For any song, if at least two people in the group feel it would be better, the guitar and piano should share the choruses for comping (instead of comping together) - e.g. guitar comps the first time through the head, then piano, then guitar, etc.
**Equipment**
there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch
**Percussion**
Percussionists are welcome to join with their instruments, alongside the drummer. Feel free to sign up to any session, even one that says "full for all instruments" at the top, unless it explicitly mentions "full for percussion".
**Vocalists**
Singers are welcome, however please note that the songs have fixed keys, and some of the repertoire are likely not in the right key for your range. If you are an experienced singer, it may be possible to arrange sessions with repertoire catered to you - to explore this, please first come to the "Afternoon Open Jams" so I can get a sense of your singing.
**Observing**
Would you like to attend a session without playing/singing, to get an idea of the format or to get a sense of what to practise first at home? You can sign up as usual to any novice session, and send me a message that you'd like only to watch the session. When you feel ready, the fee paid can be carried over toward any future session where you join to play or sing at the rehearsal.
**Cancellation policy**
Please try to make it to any session you sign up to, as the jams are organised around a particular mix of instruments. However, if things do come up and you can no longer make a session, please send a message to the organiser, Xie, as soon as possible.
Places are non-refundable if your plans change, but if you provide over 1 week notice it may be possible to carry over the fee for a future session.
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any questions do get in touch!
Weekend afternoon open jam (Free) | 9th May 3-7.30pm, Vortex downstairs
Afternoon sessions, free and open to a public audience. Anyone can join in to play (or sing) - please put your name and instrument (or vocals) down on the sign up sheet, which will usually be on the downstairs bar.
**New format: the open jam will start shortly after 3pm, open from the start to those who are dropping by to join us.**
The house band will also play a couple of songs throughout the afternoon, including from the [future standards](https://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/future-standards-3-2024-04-14-2024-05-12-2024-06-09-2024-08-03/2024-09-22/) repertoire - which everyone is also encouraged to call. Contact me for sheet music.
There will also be a possible break for a 30 minute novice+, improver or intermediate set.
Many people also come to the open jam, who are looking to join a novice+ or intermediate rehearsal for the first time, so I can get a sense of your playing first.
We'll likely go somewhere for food afterwards.
See you then
Xie
Online Workshop: Connecting with Your Higher Self
**Platform:** Zoom
**Dates:** 10 May 2026 and 17 May 2026
**Times:** 15h00 to 17h00
**Investment:** Sliding scale
* Supported Rate: £77
* Standard Rate: £99
* Abundance Rate: £144
The Connecting with Your Higher Self Training introduces an electromagnetic approach in perceiving reality. Bringing to your awareness a deep innerstanding of the electric and magnetic nature of self and our universe.
* **Electric** – We awaken to the spark of Divine, strengthening our will, gaining inspiration and inner clarity.
* **Magnetism** – We soften into the gentle flow of the unconditional love, inner guidance and inner restoration.
We relinquish control, allowing life to flow through us. With a greater awareness of “As Above, So Below, As Within so Without”, we recognise how our thoughts and our trust in Divine shape our daily experiences.
For more information, follow this link: [Workshop: Connecting with Your Higher Self](https://sacredheartawakening.com/connecting-with-your-higher-self/)
🗣️ Arabic Practice Circle: Social & Structured Session
A regular meetup for those committed to practising and improving their Arabic. It is designed for those who know the very basics and want a structured opportunity to practise reading, listening, speaking, and building confidence. If you're still learning the very basics but want some motivation to keep going, you're very welcome to join.
Note: This is a practice group facilitated by a native speaker - not a formal teacher or taught class, and not a Quran teaching session.
📚 SESSION FORMAT:
⏱️ 30 mins Intro & Social: We'll go around and introduce ourselves in Arabic. Feel free to prepare 2-3 sentences beforehand if you don't like being put on the spot!
🗣️ 60 mins Structured Practice: A focused session practising together with guidance :
◾ Taking turns reading passages aloud
◾ Listening to excerpts from an audiobook
◾ Working together to translate and understand the text
💬 Continued Socialising: Feel free to stick around afterwards for more informal chat and connection.
✊ Note: Active Muslims is equally about focusing on the actual activity, in this case, it is a practice session requiring mental engagement and active participation (and not just a social), therefore it is advised to approach and attend these events with that mindset, intention and purpose.
📍 LOCATION: Barbican
⌚ MEET: By the cafe G Level (Benugo)
⏱️ TIME: Meet from **11:00am** for intros and socialising. The practice session starts promptly at **11:30am** insha'Allah.
🎒 What to bring:
📚 Any Arabic texts you would like to read
🎧 Headphones (optional, if you prefer listening privately)
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🌐 **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims)**
*(Follow for latest events updates)*
Oracle Events Near You
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Building Scalable Customer Identity Resolution Pipelines on AWS Using AI
Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs.
This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context.
We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing.
**SPEAKER BIO**
Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/)
**THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/)
**DIRECTIONS**
8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH
go to 4th floor.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Soulbits Circle: A Monthly Gathering
**Soulbits Circle: A Monthly Gathering**
**Every fragment of your story is medicine; come weave it into being**
**Hosted by: Caitlynn Fortson**
**[www.kalikwellnesswithin.org](www.kalikwellnesswithin.org) \| [www.centerfornewlife.org](www.centerfornewlife.org)**
**The Center for New Life or Virtual, upon request**
**Monthly Circles \| Fridays 6:30\-7:30PM**
**Upcoming Dates: 5/1, 5/29, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, 11/27, 12/18**
A monthly healing space where we gather to tend the pieces of ourselves and weave them back into wholeness that we are. Each session opens with a Soulbits oracle image setting the tone for the gathering we will move through. We will come together to honor the natural rhythms of rooting, rising, releasing, and receiving; the cycles that shape the soul’s journey.
Through the four pillars of being: mindset, movement, connection & nourishment, we will create a space where imagery, sensation, and community weave together. Where the body becomes the guide, images act as mirrors, and the soul speaks. This circle is about noticing what rises, honoring what’s true, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself ready to be seen.
This is a space to gather your scattered pieces, soften your body, and return to your truth with community by your side. Soulbits Circle is a reminder that every fragment of your story, every soulbit, belongs. Together we weave them into the blooming wholeness that you are.
*Energy Exchange: 1-group $20-40 or 6-group $115*
*Payment Options: Venmo or Cash*
**Please RSVP to [Caitlynn](https://kalikwellnesswithin.org/) via**
**email @ [kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com](mailto:kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com)**
**text @ (614) 407-4021**
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CBusData - Practical AI for Power BI Developers
Practical AI for Power BI Developers
A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective.
This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly.
Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.
Detroit Interactive Virtual Speed Dating Locals
💌 **Online Speed Dating for Detroit Singles — Real Connections, Long-Term Thinking**
This is for singles who are done with apps that go nowhere. Done with casual. Ready for a genuine conversation with someone who might actually matter.
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🌿 RSVP here alone does not hold your place. Complete your registration through the link above and finish the short personality quiz.
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**How it works:**
1. Register via your age group link and complete the personality quiz.
2. Join Zoom at the event time — works on any device, no downloads needed.
3. Meet Detroit singles in short one-on-one rounds matched by age and personality.
4. Mutual matches are shared after — take it forward at your own pace.
🤍 Spots are kept small to keep things personal. If you are serious about finding the right person, this is where it starts.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
Reiki Practice Circle: All Levels Welcome
Join us at Unity of Columbus for our Weekly Reiki Share, a peaceful and uplifting gathering for connection, healing, and growth. A Reiki Share is a time where Reiki practitioners and students come together to give and receive healing energy in a supportive and welcoming environment. These sessions will be moderated by Columbus Unity Reiki. Reiki is a hands-on energy healing method from Japan that first came to the United States in 1938. Since then, it has grown in popularity and is now widely practiced throughout the West.
All levels are welcome, and you do not need to be a practitioner at Unity of Columbus to attend. If you are a Reiki practitioner, a Reiki student, or simply interested in becoming a Reiki student, we warmly invite you to join us. Come practice your healing techniques, learn new approaches, receive healing energy, and connect with a like-minded community in a space of relaxation, renewal, and positive energy.
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

























