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The Bourse site has currently been designed to create a vibrant meeting place for all in a unique setting. There is 6 zones to discover the beer culture. Zone 1: Savour the Belgitude Belgium, the land of beer? That's for sure! Belgium boasts more brands of beer than any other country in the world. And another unique feature: Belgian beer culture has UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status. Belgian beer quite simply holds an extraordinary mix of influences, creativity and... Belgitude. Discover what makes Belgian beer so special at Belgian Beer World. Here's a little teaser! Zone 2: DISCOVER THE UNTOLD STORIES For hundreds of years, Belgian brewers have been passionate, particularly responsive and curious. They have been able to develop new techniques, invent new combinations and exploit new technologies while ever preserving their heritage, roots and their Belgitude. And they continue to do so today. The history of Belgian beer has known many spectacular twists and turns. Come and enjoy its sparkling tales based on true events as well as strange, funny and moving anecdotes. Zone 3: DIVING INTO THE MIND OF A BREWER It seems simple: all over the world, beer is produced from grain, hops, water and yeast. Yet, for a Belgian brewer, it's not as simple as ABC... By taking a dive into their mind, we can experience all the creativity, curiosity and passion that is needed to develop the perfect balance and a unique mix of flavors: a Belgian beer, worthy of the name. Ready to embark on a journey inside a brewer's mind? Zone 4: WITNESS THE MAGIC What makes Belgian beers truly exceptional? The answer can be found here, in the brewhouse. The fermentation tank is where chemistry turns into magic: the Belgian brewing process is the only one in the world to use four types of fermentation. The result? A multitude of varieties and unparalleled flavors for maximum pleasure! Zone 5: EXPLORE YOUR TASTE PREFERENCES With hundreds of flavors and aromas, colors and glass shapes, types of beer and brands... the world of Belgian beer is almost infinite. Come and explore and try them out to discover your favorite beer. A multi-sensory, high-tech experience not to be missed! Zone 6: INSPIRE THE WORLD Belgium is the land of beer and beer is an integral part of our daily lives, our heritage and our culture. This culture is admired globally and Belgian-style beers are brewed all over the world. Ticket: 19,5€ / person. Please buy your ticket before to be sure to have a place: [https://tickets.belgianbeerworld.be](https://tickets.belgianbeerworld.be/selection?language=fr) =>After this event we may have a drink. =>Meeting point is inside the Bourse building in front of the entrance of exhibition. I hope to see you, Laurent Practical information: Address: Boulevard Anspach 80, 1000 Bruxelles BY METRO Lines 1 and 5, station: De Brouckère BY TRAM Lines 3 and 4, station: La Bourse [Stock Exchange] BY BUS Lines 29, 38, 63, 65, 66, 71, and 95

**PLEASE READ THE ATTENDANCE POLICY (below) IF IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME** **SUNDAY COFFEE & JAPANESE CONVERSATION** 日曜日のコーヒー＆日本語会話 Our "Japanese/English Conversation Exchange" offers you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Japanese culture and language, all while helping native Japanese members to learn English, French, or Dutch. 私たちの「日本語/英語会話交流」は、日本の文化と言語の世界に没頭しながら、ネイティブの日本人メンバーが英語、フランス語、またはオランダ語を学ぶのを手助けするユニークな機会を提供します。 **Date: /** 日付：**(almost) every Sunday** **Time: /** 時間：**from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm** **Location: /** 場所：**Cafe Caberdouche - Place de la Liberté 8, 1000 Bruxelles** **Venue Note: /** 会場の注意：**The manager of the cafe kindly accepted us to book a table on a regular basis. To thank him for his kindness, please order AT LEAST ONE DRINK**. カフェのマネージャーが親切にも私たちに定期的にテーブルを予約することを承諾してくださいました。その親切に感謝の意を示すために、少なくとも1杯のドリンクを注文してください。 **Location Assistance: /** 場所の案内：**If you can't find us, ask one of the waiters. They know where we are :) You can also send us a message.** 私たちを見つけられない場合は、ウェイターの一人に尋ねてください。彼らは私たちがどこにいるか知っています :) メッセージも送っていただけます。 **Event Agenda: /** イベントのアジェンダ： * **4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: JAPANESE CONVERSATION** \- Join us for the first 30 minutes dedicated to Japanese conversation and cultural exploration\. Beginners are welcome to listen or join after the initial half\-hour\. / 日本語会話 \- 最初の30分は日本語の会話と文化探求に充てられています。初心者も聞くだけでも歓迎です。30分後に参加しても構いません。 * **4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: MULTI-LINGUAL EXCHANGE** \- Experience Belgium's diversity by sharing your language and culture with native Japanese members eager to learn English\, French\, or Dutch\. Engage in cross\-cultural conversations in various languages\. Introduce our Japanese friends to Belgian culture\, traditions\, and life\. 多言語交換 \- ベルギーの多様性を体験し、ネイティブの日本人メンバーが英語、フランス語、またはオランダ語を学びたいと熱心に待っています。さまざまな言語で異文化交流の会話に参加しましょう。私たちの日本の友人にベルギーの文化、伝統、生活を紹介しましょう。 * **6:00 PM: EVENT CONCLUSION** \- Please respect the event's start and end times to maximize your language exchange opportunities\. Your participation and enthusiasm are appreciated\! イベントの終了 \- イベントの開始時間と終了時間を尊重して、言語交換の機会を最大限に活用してください。参加と熱意に感謝します！ **Attendance Policy: --->** 以下の日本語 * We're excited to have you join our events and appreciate your commitment to learning and growing together. To ensure a productive and enjoyable experience for all participants, please take note of our attendance policy: 1. **Punctuality:** Please arrive on time for scheduled events. Late arrivals can disrupt the flow of the event and may miss important information. 4.00 pm for JAPANESE ONLY SESSION & 4.30 PM for ALL LANGUAGES SESSION 2. **Language Commitment:** If you sign up for language-specific sessions, such as Japanese conversation or language exchange, we kindly request your commitment to actively participate in that language for the designated duration. 3. **Respect:** Treat fellow participants, organizers, and cafe staff with respect and courtesy. Harassment or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. 4. **Removal Policy:** A participant who is not respectful towards other members will be removed from the group and blocked, with no warning. This point is not negotiable. 5. **Cancellation:** If you are unable to attend an event you've registered for, please let us know as soon as possible. This helps us plan accordingly and allows others to take your place if there's a waitlist. 6. **No-Show Policy:** Three no-shows (failing to attend without prior notice) may result in restrictions on event registration to ensure fairness to other participants. By attending our events, you agree to adhere to these guidelines. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can learn and connect. Thank you for being part of our community! **出席ポリシー：** 私たちは、イベントに参加していただけることを楽しみにしており、皆さんが一緒に学び成長することに取り組んでいただけることを感謝しています。すべての参加者が生産的で楽しい経験をするために、出席ポリシーにご留意ください： 1. 時間厳守：予定されたイベントには時間通りにお越しください。遅刻はイベントの流れを乱し、重要な情報を見逃す可能性があります。日本語のみのセッションは午後4時、全言語のセッションは午後4時30分開始です。 2. 言語へのコミットメント：日本語会話や言語交換など、特定の言語のセッションに登録された場合は、その言語での積極的な参加をお願いします。 3. 尊重：他の参加者、主催者、カフェのスタッフには敬意と礼儀をもって接してください。嫌がらせや迷惑行為は許容されません。 4. 退場ポリシー：他のメンバーに対して敬意を持たない参加者は、警告なしにグループから削除され、ブロックされます。このポイントは交渉の余地がありません。 5. キャンセル：登録したイベントに参加できない場合は、できるだけ早くお知らせください。これにより、他の人があなたの代わりを取ることができます。 6. ノーショーポリシー：事前の通知なしに3回のノーショー（欠席）がある場合は、他の参加者に公平になるようイベントの登録に制限がかかる場合があります。 私たちのイベントに参加することで、これらのガイドラインに従うことに同意するものとします。私たちはみなさんが学び、つながることができるように歓迎される包括的な環境を作り出すことを目指しています。コミュニティの一部としてご参加いただき、ありがとうございます！ **Note: Please stay tuned to our event page for updates and schedule changes. We can't wait to see you there and exchange languages, cultures, and stories!** 備考：更新やスケジュールの変更については、イベントページをご覧ください。そこで皆さんにお会いして、言語や文化、物語を交換できるのを楽しみにしています！

🎨🎻 Think classical music is boring? This workshop might change your mind. ## 🎶 From Sound to Color - An immersive classical music and painting workshop **A 2-Hour Immersive Listening & Painting Workshop** What if classical music wasn’t about rules, but about **stories, emotions, colors, and imagination**? This unique workshop invites you to experience classical music in a completely different way — through **guided listening, storytelling, and painting**. No musical or artistic background is needed. Led by **Flor**, violinist, violist, and educator at **Pacson Music School**, this workshop blends music appreciation and visual creativity in a relaxed, playful environment. *** ### ✨ What we’ll explore * How classical music tells stories without words * How music evolved across **Baroque → Classical → Romantic** eras * How different orchestra sections create distinct emotional “colors” * How *you* personally perceive music — through sound and painting *** ### 🧠 How the workshop works **Part 1 – Listening, Story & Painting (A Journey Through Eras)** * Short introduction & warm-up * Guided listening to selected pieces in **historical order** * For each era: * Group reflection: *What did you feel? Did you imagine a story?* * 15 minutes of **intuitive painting** inspired by the music **Musical eras explored:** * **Baroque** – movement, contrast, ornamentation * **Classical** – balance, clarity, structure * **Romantic** – emotion, drama, personal expression 🕒 *Short break* **Part 2 – Inside the Orchestra & Toward Modern Sound** * Discover orchestra sections: **strings, woodwinds, brass** * How each section contributes to color, texture, and intensity * Final listening to a **larger orchestral work closer.** * 15–20 minutes to bring everything together through painting **Closing reflection** * Group sharing * How perception, imagination, and music connect *** ### 🎁 What you’ll walk away with * A **new way of listening** to classical music * Simple tools to understand orchestras without technical language * A deeper emotional and imaginative connection to sound * A **completed painting** inspired by music * Fresh perspective on creativity and storytelling *** ### 🌟 About the facilitator **Flor** is an internationally trained violinist and violist with a career spanning **Europe, North & South America, and the Middle East**. She began violin at age three through the Suzuki Method and earned full scholarships to study music performance at the **University of Southern Mississippi** and the **Royal Conservatoire of Scotland**, graduating with honors. Now based in Brussels, Flor performs internationally and teaches violin and viola at **Pacson Music School**. She is also a visual artist, having contributed artwork to festivals and album covers — making this workshop a natural fusion of her artistic worlds. *** ### 👥 Who this workshop is for * Adults and teenagers **16+** * Curious beginners & non-musicians * Creatives and music lovers * Anyone who thinks classical music “isn’t for them” *** ### 🕒 Practical info * **Duration:** 2 hours * **Group size:** Min. 5 / Max. 10–12 participants * **Price :** 65 euros ---> [Pay here](https://buy.stripe.com/fZuaEY2OY9Xt0mb8dE9fW0r) * **Language:** English * **Location:** Pacson Music School, Brussels * **Materials:** 🎨 All materials are provided *** ### ☕ What’s included We’ll take care of everything — **materials, snacks, tea, coffee, and water** are all provided, so you can relax and enjoy the experience. *** ### 💶 Pricing **€65 per participant ---> [Pay here](https://buy.stripe.com/fZuaEY2OY9Xt0mb8dE9fW0r)** ✔ Includes **all materials**, studio use, and refreshments 📸 **Media Notice** Photos and short videos may be taken during this event for communication and promotional purposes by Pacson Music School. If you prefer not to appear in any media, please let us know before or during the event. ***

**Make 5 Big Steps For A Great 2026! - with Northern Deer** *** ***Have You Ever Done Something Like This?*** \#\#\#\# Have you ever felt the magic of starting anew\, leaving the past behind\, and stepping boldly into your future? **Have you ever done something truly magical to start your year?** Join me and the WOW Team for a transformative, empowering, and deeply spiritual evening to set the foundation for a remarkable 2026. As part of the **WOW (World of Wisdom & Spiritual Adventure)** tradition, we begin each new year with a **Shamanic Ritual** that celebrates, cleanses, and empowers. This isn’t just an event—it’s an initiation into the new year, where your intentions align with the Spirit of the Universe to manifest a brighter future. We are celebrating with a ceremony that contains these five parts * **Tea Ritual** * **The Magic Box of Intention** * **Shamanic Journey for the New Year to the four worlds** * **Personal Spirit Message for YOU** * **Tarot Predictions for the New Year!** We are waiting for you also this year to celebrate together and build the foundation of empowerment for our new Future!! **With Love!** Northern Deer Alexander *Founder of the WORLD OF WISDOM & SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE Community* *** ***COME TO OUR RITUAL!*** \#\#\#\# Our ritual consists of 5 parts * **The First Part -** The Tea Drinking Ritual - is an ancient way for people to connect with their Higher Self and connect with their most profound truths and intentions! By drinking Tea together, we will all put intention in the magical liquid itself, and we will share blessings and wishes for the highest possible destiny in life. * **The Second Part** \- The Magic Box of Intention is an actual box with a lot of energy initiated by Northern Deer Alexander in which you are going to place the intentions you have for the year and which you have thought about in the Tea Ceremonial Drinking\, written in a small piece of paper that we will give you in a small ritual to manifest them in your life\. This will also set your intention for the next ritual\, the third part\. * **The Third Part**. is the shamanic Journey in the 4 worlds with the intention to clean and finish with the past (year or whole life's issues) and start anew, creating a happy life from now on, from 2026! This is a powerful "active meditative journey" with the drum, where you will have the most profound internal change possible to create something new. You have to experience it to understand what it really means. For this ritual, you can bring your own yoga mat (if you wish to have your own) or use the ones we have in the spiritual center * **The Fourth Part -** Personal Spirit Message for YOU - Alexander has prepared several messages from the Universal Spirit in meditation, and you will be called to pick one by your own luck (or destiny) to empower yourself and focus the energy of your destination in life. * **The Fifth part** is the Tarot Ritual, in which you will pick a card signifying some aspect, the most important for you at the moment, that you will have to work through in the upcoming year. There will be a small personal prediction by Northern Deer Alexander to every participant. **We are waiting for you with love to experience this magic of transformation and unique experience of your life!** *Have a happy vacation & happy moments in this period of Christmas & New Year's Eve!* *** **🌟Why You Can’t Miss This** \#\#\#\# This experience isn’t just about celebrating the new year \- It’s about creating the life you want. Many participants have found clarity, empowerment, and transformation through these rituals. By releasing the past and embracing the future, you’ll step into 2026 ready to manifest your dreams. **Imagine stepping into 2026 with:** ✔️ Clarity of purpose ✔️ A heart unburdened by the past ✔️ The magic of intention on your side Many participants have said these rituals are life-changing, giving them the courage and energy to face the year ahead with strength and inspiration. **You deserve to feel this empowered. You deserve this magic.** **We’re excited to share this magical evening with you and build a powerful foundation for the year ahead.** *** YES I WANT TO PARTICIPATE - **[CLICK HERE TO REGISTER](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wowalexander/1966507)** *** SHAMANIC RITUAL FOR THE NEW YEAR!! 💰 **Participation Fee:** * **Early Bird** (Until Friday, Jan 12)**: €69** * **Regular Price: €85** 🎟️ **How to Register:** **[CLICK HERE TO REGISTER](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wowalexander/1966507)** 📧 **Contact for Info:** * **Pablo (Teiwaz) Leon - Tel: +34 661 953 617** * **Eirini-Sunbird - Tel: +32 487 201 473** **When?** Sunday, Jan 25, 2026, 05:00 PM **Where?** Espace Tarab, Chaussée de Roodebeek 96, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Brussels, Belgium

This workshop series is a **follow-up to the ESP32 Robotics workshop**, but with a different concept. Here, there will be no subject set in advance, instead **all participants are welcome to join at any point and at any level, from beginner to expert**. Beginners will be guided though the basics (C programming, how to use measurement tools, soldering, PCB design, etc…) and can get advice on what tools and kits to start with, others can come with their own projects to get help or share some knowledge. ## Requirements * Bring your own laptop (Windows, Linux or Mac) * Any microcontroller/dev kit to develop your project(s). If you are a beginner and don’t know what to buy, come and we’ll find the best starter kit for you ! * A strong desire to learn stuff, good mood and some patience !

**👉 Reserve Your Spot Here:** [Link to Event](https://innersparklife.com/new-year-ritual/) **Are you ready to truly arrive in 2026?** The turning of the year is more than just a change on the calendar; it is a sacred threshold. It is a moment to pause, to listen to the whispers of your soul, and to consciously choose the path you wish to walk. Join us for a transformative **Shamanic New Year Ritual** designed to clear the slate of the past and ignite the fire of your true purpose. **✨ The Journey** This is not about standard resolutions. This is a deep dive into your inner landscape. Together, we will create a sacred container to: * **Cleanse & Release:** Shed the heavy energies and old patterns of 2025 that no longer serve you. * **Ignite Your Purpose:** Move beyond mental goals and set intentions that resonate with the vibration of your soul. * **Connect with Spirit:** Through the heartbeat of the drum and ancient practices, receive the clarity and guidance you need to navigate the year ahead. **🌿 What Awaits You** Your afternoon will flow through a series of powerful practices: * **Tea Ceremony:** Grounding and connecting with your higher self. * **The Magic Box:** A ritual to crystallize and charge your deepest intentions. * **Shamanic Journey:** Traveling through the "Four Worlds" accompanied by the drum to open new paths. * **Spirit Messages & Tarot:** Receiving personal guidance and insight into the archetypes supporting your 2026 journey. **Your Guide:** This session is led by **Northern Deer Alexander**, a Spiritual Teacher, Shaman, and Healer with over 30 years of experience helping seekers break free from barriers and live authentically. **📍 The Logistics** * **When:** Sunday, January 25, 2026 * **Time:** 15:00 – 20:00 * **Where:** Tarab Space, Chau. de Roodebeek 96, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Brussels. * **Tickets:** * **Early Bird:** €69 (Available until Jan 12) * **Standard:** €85 * *Spots are limited to 20 participants to ensure an intimate experience.* **👉 Reserve Your Spot Here:** [Link to Event](https://innersparklife.com/new-year-ritual/) Come as you are, leave with clarity, passion, and a spirit renewed. We look forward to welcoming you to the circle. See you there! Monika, Pablo Teiwaz and Alexander Northern Dear

Welcome to our weekly event in the upstairs room of The Sister Café, rue Chair et Pain 3, one block from the Grand Place. Please get there early enough to order your drink at the bar first. Thank you! After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations. Past questions have been wide and not confined to academic philosophy: What is a genuine friend? Is social media turning us into emotional zombies? Do we lose some of the experience of things by defining them? Are we driven by sex? Is loneliness a personal failure? Is morality relative? **Crucially, be kind and respectful and generous** in your disagreements; remember how much you personally enjoy someone else proving you wrong before celebrating your cutting counterexamples.

Let's meet to write ! Schedule : 11:00 - 11:30 am : Presentation tour. Share briefly with the group about your project and your "goal of the day". 11:30 - 13:30 : Let's write ! 13:30 : Conclusion tour. Did you achieve your goal of the day ? See you soon !

**Beginner-friendly workshop (in English)** In this cozy 2-hour creative session, you’ll paint a beautiful ceramic plate or cup with your own unique design using special ceramic underglazes. No experience needed! Just bring your curiosity and creativity! ✨ 🎨 **Workshop highlights:** – Choose your plate or cup – Learn how to use ceramic underglazes – Paint your design using brushes, sponges, and other fun tools – After the workshop, your piece will be covered with a clear glossy glaze and fired in a professional kiln, making it food-safe and long-lasting **The price is 65 euro.** Please sign up and pay for the session at the following link: https://luma.com/dqod3td7 **Price includes:** one ceramic item, glazing, and kiln firings. The session also includes a 30-minute tea and coffee break for chatting and connecting with others. This workshop is perfect for beginners, friends, couples, or anyone looking to relax and create something beautiful, for adults and kids aged 11 and up. Your creation will be ready for pickup in about 4 weeks for your next homemade meal or as a thoughtful handmade gift 🎁 This is a relaxing and joyful way to try ceramic painting without working with raw clay. ✨ Want to create your own piece from scratch? Check out our **Fall in Love with Clay** workshops ✨ The schedule: [https://luma.com/malinamore.studio?tag=fall%20in%20love%20with%20clay](https://luma.com/malinamore.studio?tag=fall%20in%20love%20with%20clay) 💌 Looking for a thoughtful present? You can also purchase a **gift certificate** here: [https://malinamore.studio/](https://malinamore.studio/) Join us for a warm and inspiring creative moment at **Malina More Studio** 🌷

Hi everyone, This coffee morning event is @ Café de Voyageurs! Sunday, 25 January 2026, from 10:00 - 12:30. It's limited to 25 attendees. Therefore, please, cancel if you can't join anymore. Café de Voyageurs opened its doors about 7 months ago. Dalila the owner is one of the most friendly hosts that I have met in Brussels in the past 5 years. She has give her café an African feeling & atmosphere as she is Algerian herself. The Instagram channel: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.des.voyageurs/ **The address is:** Café de Voyageurs 274 Chaussee de Wavre 1050 Ixelles *** 1. The **prime time** of the event is **10:30 - 12:30**. That's when most people will be there. 2. When you enter the gallery, it's either on the right-hand side or left-hand side of its hallway, depending which entrance you take. 3. If you intend **to join past 12:00** (high noon), then there is no need to register. Just come and join! 4. **DON'T forget to cancel** if you can't join! 5. **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))** **As always, feel free to follow us on INSTAGRAM!** [https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==](https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==) **THE STRUCTURE of THE EVENT:** * I will post the event on Saturday/Sunday evening for the following Saturday. * I send out a reminder to everyone on Friday. * There is sometimes a waiting list. * In case RSVP is closed (once there are 10-15 people on the waiting list), I might reopen it on Friday, depending on the number of cancellations in the meantime. * **For everyone on the waiting,** please check your status and messages on Friday evening the latest. I message everyone on the waiting list on Friday. * **Please, move to "not going" AS SOON AS you know that you can't come anymore, that includes everyone who is on the waiting list.** **IMPORTANT:** * **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))** * When you register yourself, be careful not to register accidentally a +1 guest (unless you bring a guest). It happens very often. * If you have any questions then, message me. *** **A MESSAGE FOR NEWCOMERS:** *In the three years of hosting this coffee group, I have met many people who struggle with anxieties when coming to an event for the first time. Sometimes, it took them more than one attempt before being able to join.* *Occasionally, people reach out to me before the event, and I have always been grateful for that as it offers the opportunity to communicate with each other and to find the best and most gentle way for that person to join the group.* *I would like to encourage everyone who struggles with this to contact me before. It would really be too bad if you can't join us, as it mostly gets better the second or third time you come.* *In addition to that, if you arrive and notice any signs of nervousness or fear, you can always let me know right then.* **THANK YOU AND SEE YOU ALL ON Saturday!**

Let's continue the tradition and play UNO, everybody is welcome :) If you're on the waitlist please check your messages, especially on Sunday. If people drop off last minute I tend to message people on the waitlist to see who can come. We'll be playing at the lobby of Radisson RED, Brussels. The address of the hotel is: Rue d'Idalie 35, 1050 Bruxelles My number is 0471 45 55 02. Feel free to call if you cannot solve a physics question, cannot find the place or simply need a hug. I have quickly written a set of rules on how we play. It is assumed that the reader has a basic concept of the game. *** Setup: * Each player starts with 6 or 7 cards each (depending on total number of players) * A card is shown in play in the middle of everyone, this is known as the top card. Goal: * The goal of the game for each player is to get rid of all cards in your hand Rules: * Whenever you go from two cards to one card, you have to say "UNO". * Each player takes his turn one by one, initially going in the clock-wise direction * A card may be played if it matches the same colour or same number or same type as the top card in play * The two black cards (Draw 4 and Wild) can be played regardless of the top card in play. * Interruption rule: You may interrupt the general flow of the game (clockwise or counter-clockwise) if you have the EXACT same card as the top card in play. If you manage to play the card prior to the person whose turn it's supposed to be, then the game continues on from you in the same direction it was previously. (Unless the reverse card was interrupted, then the direction changes). * Draw2 or Draw4 cards can be played in accordance to the interruption rule. The following person after the interrupt has to take the accumulated number of cards. If however, cards have already been drawn AND seen by the person who was supposed to take the cards, then only the remainder of cards has to be drawn. * Once someone has no cards remaining in his hand, play stops and we start counting points. Points: * Number cards have the face value as the number of points. i.e. number 6 is worth 6 points, number 0 is worth 0 points, number 4 is worth 4 points. * Skip, reverse and Draw2 are worth 20 points each * Wild and draw4 are worth 50 points each

\*\* Spanish Ven y juntemonos para tomar algo, charlar y conocer a la comunidad gay y bi latina de Bruselas. \*\* English Come and let’s get together to have a drink, chat and get to know the gay and bi latino community in Brussels

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

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. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. 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."

Ciao a tutt\*! I want to revive this group! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (Tremont Branch) in Meeting Room A to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

**History** The Columbus Museum of Art traces its roots to 1878, when it was founded as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, becoming the first art museum chartered in Ohio. A group of civic leaders established it to bring touring exhibitions and build a public collection. In 1887, it merged with the Columbus Art School (now CCAD) fostering a long partnership in arts education. Initially without a permanent home, the museum operated from temporary spaces until 1919, when art patron Francis C. Sessions deeded his Victorian mansion on East Broad Street to house the growing institution. As collections expanded in the early 20th century, the need for a dedicated building became clear. The Sessions mansion was demolished, and a new Italian Renaissance Revival structure was erected on the same site, opening to the public in 1931. This elegant building, with its grand steps and arches, remains the museum's core today and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Key early acquisitions, like the Ferdinand Howald Collection of modernist works, helped establish its focus on American and European art. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the museum evolved significantly. It added the Ross Wing in 1974 for exhibitions and renamed itself the Columbus Museum of Art in 1978 during its centennial. A major renovation and expansion completed in 2015 introduced the Margaret M. Walter Wing and Center for Creativity, emphasizing interactive experiences. In 2018, the donation of the Pizzuti Collection and its Short North building expanded the museum's reach into contemporary art, solidifying its role as a dynamic cultural hub. The Columbus Museum of Art boasts a strong collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century European modern art, featuring well-known masters like Claude Monet, whose Impressionist landscapes capture light and atmosphere in ways familiar to many. Visitors can also encounter works by Henri Matisse, renowned for his bold use of color, and Edgar Degas, famous for his graceful depictions of ballerinas and everyday scenes. The museum's early Cubist holdings include pieces by Pablo Picasso, offering glimpses into his revolutionary fragmented style that reshaped modern art. On the American side, the collection highlights iconic figures such as Edward Hopper, whose evocative paintings of urban solitude and quiet American life are widely recognized, and Norman Rockwell, celebrated for his heartfelt illustrations of everyday Americana that have appeared on countless magazine covers. These accessible works by household-name artists provide an inviting entry point for those new to art museums, blending European innovation with distinctly American storytelling. **Summary** For this event, we will tour the [Columbus Museum of Art](https://www.columbusmuseum.org/), which is always free on Sundays. Afterward, we will head over to the nearby, highly-rated, and popular Gemüt Biergarten for drinks and food. Columbus's art museum is not large, and we won't need to rush through in order to see everything. However, it's a little windy (with a long "i") and maze-like in spots, and if you've never gone through it before, it can be a little confusing at first. **Tickets and Pricing** The Museum is free on Sundays. **Parking** The short answer here is that you can park for free (in the Safe Auto lot) when you visit the Museum on weekends. The longer answer is that the Museum has a dedicated parking lot, whose entrance and exit are on E Gay St, just north of Broad St. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Columbus+Museum+Of+Art+Parking/@39.9648853,-82.9882364,18.67z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x883888d20177f111:0xbf595a71d9d8c8c5!2sColumbus+Museum+of+Art!8m2!3d39.9642074!4d-82.9878972!16zL20vMDM0Z3F6!3m5!1s0x883888d21f05e00f:0xb72a56e4ac2d4fba!8m2!3d39.9651763!4d-82.9881746!16s%2Fg%2F11f3pdx3tx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). This parking has normally been $7, unless you buy something either in the Museum's gift shop or café, in which case it's $5 (you have to bring your receipt to the Museum's front desk to get this discount). However, the Museum is currently in the process of upgrading their parking lot's intercom (or some such), and until such time as this is completed, parking in this lot is free. Once this upgrade is complete, though, the charge is likely to increase from $7 to $10. This upgrade is supposed to be done by the time we run this event, but given how these things work, I wouldn't be totally surprised if it's not complete by then. You'll know the lot is free if the gate arms to both the entrance and exit are fixed in a raised position when you arrive. However, there's a large parking lot for Safe Auto on the other side of N Washington Ave, between Boone St and Hutton Pl. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'54.4%22N+82%C2%B059'13.9%22W/@39.9651069,-82.9884087,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.965105!4d-82.987191?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). Visitors to the Museum may always park for free in this lot on weekends. **The End of History** After completing our dissertation in [Art Appreciation](https://www.facebook.com/groups/879880336006462/posts/1734229683904852/), we'll head over to the highly-rated [Gemüt Biergarten](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/) for [drinks and food](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/#full-menu). The brewery is located in [Olde Towne East](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Olde+Towne+East,+Columbus,+OH/@39.9600896,-82.9935095,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c29b9d98cb:0x55fc96810facc832!8m2!3d39.9579938!4d-82.9761254!16s%2Fm%2F026vlz4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D), and its actual address is [734 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/734+Oak+St,+Columbus,+OH+43205/@39.9633755,-82.9808618,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c53426d289:0x4aec638d8a5195d4!8m2!3d39.9633755!4d-82.9808618!16s%2Fg%2F11c4wy250w?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). Gemüt Biergarten has a free parking lot that isn't small but also isn't huge. Street parking, however, is always free across Columbus on [Sundays and holidays](https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/public-service/right-of-way-permit/on-street-parking-out-of-service-policy-and-procedure-final-8.15.2022-signed.pdf), so I think we'll be okay with parking. The bigger issue may be the weather. The brewery has a good-sized outdoor patio that is covered and heated in the winter. However, that doesn't mean this patio will be warm. The inside of the brewery is "okay-sized," but again, the brewery is popular and by the time we get there, we may have no choice but to sit outside. If it's cold, I can and will ask them to fire up some of their additional outdoor heaters, which I think should be enough, but please bring something to keep you warm just in case we end up outside. Finally, while food at the Biergarten can be a little overpriced, in my experience it is excellent, and you are likely to enjoy whatever you get. We should be there by 1:00 if you can't make the Museum and just want to meet us for drinks.