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Frederiksberg Toastmasters: Explore and enhance your leadership skills
Please Note: only registered guests will be allowed to attend our meetings.
đ¤ Looking to overcome your fear of public speaking and gain confidence in your leadership abilities?\*\*
Look no further than Frederiksberg Toastmasters, a chartered club of Toastmasters International - the leading non-profit organization in public speaking and leadership development.
đ Practice your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills in a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by experienced mentors and utilizing the Basecamp curriculum.
đą Develop your ability to persuade, gain stakeholder buy-in, and negotiate with ease through regular speeches, evaluations, and leadership opportunities.
đ¤ As a member of Frederiksberg Toastmasters, you'll join a community of like-minded individuals working towards the same goal: to become world-class communicators and leaders.
đď¸ We invite you to join us at our weekly meetings, held every Saturday from 11:00 to 13:00. We start on time.
đ A typical Toastmasters meeting is run like this: [Watch Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=383gehepo8M)
đ Meeting location: Please check our LinkedIn page: [Frederiksberg Toastmasters LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/frederiksberg-toastmasters)
đ As a guest, you'll have the opportunity to observe and participate in our meetings (voluntarily). Note that you will not be forced to speak if you don't want to. Typically, there will be around 20-30 people.
đŁď¸ You will witness the power of superior communication manifesting in the form of inspiring oratory and elevated storytelling that underpins world-class leadership.
âď¸ Step out of your comfort zone and become the best version of yourself
đ Frederiksberg Toastmasters \| Home of Leadership and Public Speaking
Toastmasters \| Where Leaders are Made
đŽ frederiksberg@toastmasters.dk
đ Facebook: [Frederiksberg Toastmasters Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrederiksbergTM)
đ LinkedIn: [Frederiksberg Toastmasters LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/frederiksberg-toastmasters)
Singles Only Social: For authentic connection. Swipe-Free. [35-45 year olds]
**\*\*Calling all Single Ladies & Gents tired of dating apps\*\***
**Authentic You Me's Slow-Dating is back by popular demand!!**
Are you tired of dating apps and swiping left, right, and everywhere in between? Bored of matching and not getting responses or having endless uninspiring chats that that lead nowhere? Ready to leave dating apps behind to connect with singles more meaningfully in real life?
**Join us for a meaningful, swipe-free afternoon!**
**Anti-Valentine's Edition**
AAuthentic You Me â Copenhagenâs go-to social network for authentic connection and creator of slow-friending socials; is back again this February to bring you a singles-only swipe-free evening designed to connect single professionals, **aged 35-45**, and discover meaningful dating compatibility in a thoughtfully curated, fun and relaxed setting.
**\*\*\*This is not your usual speed dating\*\*\***
Because here at Authentic You Me, we like doing things differently.
At **Authentic You Me** we challenge the status quo by reinventing traditional event formats. Just like we created our unique slow-friending networking format for meaningful connections, our **slow-dating** socials bring you something a little different from the usual speed dating events.
**What to expect**
* Meet like-minded singles in a relaxed, swipe-free, welcoming space where IRL authentic impressions matter most
* Say goodbye to ghosting and surface-level chats and hello to meaningful conversations that flow effortlessly.
* From carefully curated icebreakers to engaging authentic conversations, every moment is designed to help you discover meaningful compatibility. No surface level talk.
* You'll get to know more about yourself and others as a potential date or partner
* You'll get to laugh, connect, and rediscover what dating should feel like
**Paid Event. Advance booking only**
Book your ticket [here](https://bit.ly/aymsd354526)
\*\*Spaces are intentionally limited to a few spots only. We sell out fast so don't delay in booking your ticket soon!\*\*\*
**Who is this for?**
* Single, professionals aged **35-45** who identify as heterosexual men and women
* Singles bored of dating apps, looking for a refreshing, meaningful alternative
* Those who are more Bumble and Hinge than Tinder; ; seeking to intentionally connect with potential dates
**Not your age group?**
Visit our sister Slow Dating event for **30-35 year olds** [here](https://bit.ly/4biOPxV). If you are on the edge of the range, pick your preferred group.
**Remember**
While we canât guarantee youâll meet your ideal partner, we can promise a cozy, welcoming, non-intimidating atmosphere where youâll enjoy meaningful interactions with like-minded singles. The magic of connection depends on who shows up, being curious and open-minded - and thatâs part of the fun!
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**Incorrect address. Exact address will be shared 24-48 hours before via email to all ticket holders. Make sure you check spam folders.**
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\*\*Please note that tickets are not refundable, non-transferable.
RELEVANCE 26 - Raving with Soul
Dear Young Internationals,
Itâs time for a brand-new edition of **RELEVANCE Festival** and weâd love for you to join us once again!
RELEVANCE is the premiere event dedicated to rave culture, with community building at its heart. We are an international team, and since day one weâve been inviting this amazing **Meetup group** to be part of the experience đ
**đď¸ EXCLUSIVE 30% DISCOUNT**
Especially for this Meetup group!
Use coupon code:
**R26-meetup-7B**
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đŹ Curious about the vibe?
Check out the **[aftermovie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6-5nLq9cBw)** from last yearâs edition and relive the energy.
đ For full details, lineup, and practical info, visit our official **[website](www.relevancefestival.dk)**
đď¸ **[TICKETS PRE-SALE](http://www.relevancefestival.dk/tickets)**
Thereâs also a special **discount for groups of 4**, perfect for gathering your crew and coming together as a team!
Letâs make new memories on the dancefloor.
See you there â¨
Copenhagen Global Hangout
Hej! Copenhagenâs not just cozy â itâs cosmopolitan too.
[[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join us](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HAJbRQkiuZKFtvdqBeVy4w)]
Our Saturday 7:30 PM meetups gather 20â30-somethings who love international connections.
Expect warm vibes, open minds, and a seat at the table for everyone.
Come join the cityâs most hyggeligt hangout.
join us!!
CafĂŠ Philo Copenhagen
We meet on Saturdays late mornings to have a casual, meaningful conversation on topics of interest to everyone chosen on the spot by majority voting. So please feel free to propose your own topic!
Everyone is welcome to talk, but if you prefer to just join and listen, that is perfect too.
This event is in English.
The exact place can still change, but it will be around Vesterbro øst.
Booked pitch - paid: 10 kr - 8 vs 8 - HOLMEN IDRĂTSANLĂG - Outside AG
Booked pitch at Holmen. Pitch is booked until 14.30
đ° **Cost:** 10 kr
Mobilepay: 9539SH
Revolut: [revolut.me/frederwnn](https://revolut.me/frederwnn)
Or bring Cash
* Event begins at 12:45
* You must sign out no later than 9:00
* Spots are non-transferable (you cannot reserve a spot and send someone else in your place)
* Members who follow the rules and attend regularly will be given priority
**Be at the pitch at 12.45 sharp!**
Minimum 14 players and we play! We aim for 8v8
The game is naturally for everyone no matter gender, level or anything. We emphasise on having fun! That also means no risky tackles or foul language.
Bring a white and a black t-shirt and a ball if you have one.
**Last minute sign-off's** (Later than 9AM on the same day) or no-shows will be banned from the next game and be put in the no-show list. 3 Strikes and you're out for a full year - no exceptions. See the list here:
[No-shows @ Football.xlsx](https://kpdk-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/hems_kp_dk/ETJW3_gniv1BmbKjidmn31wB9SFCobvhySRDW5fXSdc9Lg?e=lCafbH)
Founders Running Club :: Copenhagen
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacerâpets, friends, family, are welcome.
đď¸ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
đ Now in 35+ cities
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Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Personal Essay Events This Week
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Personal development discussion: 3 topics to choose, topics in description
ENG
The topics we will vote to discuss are Motivation, Fear and Overconfidence.
2 emotion topics and 1 personal challenges topic to vote for discussion.
We will try as a group of random people to sit down and talk about emotions or personal challenges. Not necessarily to find a solution or an improvement, but to share perspectives and maybe discover new perspectives.
Some people like to talk, some like to listen, at the start of each event, declare if you would prefer to participate in the discussion or prefer to listen in and chime in with an occasional question.
If only danish speaking people are coming we will speak danish, if there are non danish speaking people coming we will speak English.
DK
De fag vi skal stemme om at diskutere er Motivering, Frygt og Overdreven selvtillid.
2 følelse fag og 1 personlige udfordringer fag at stemme mellem at diskutere.
Vi skal prøve som en gruppe af tilfÌldigvis folk at tale om følelser eller personlige udfordringer. Ikke nødvendigvis før at finde løsning eller en forbedring, men før at dele perspektiv og müske finde nye perspektiv.
Nogle personer kan lide at tale, nogle personer kan lide at lytte, I begyndelsen af hver diskussion, erklÌre hvis du vil deltage I diskussionen eller lytte og komme med nogle spørgsmül under diskussionen.
Hvis det er kun dansktalende der kommer sĂĽ snakker vi dansk, kommer det ikke dansktalende sĂĽ snakker vi engelsk.
An Elevated Asian Fusion dining Experience
You are invited to experience Asian fusion cuisine in Copenhagen at Tiger Lily.
Inspired by uniqueness, beauty, and passion, our hospitality is shaped by communal tables, counter seating, and an open kitchen â creating a shared dining experience in the spirit of Asian hospitality.
Enjoy our dinner, including a starter and main course. Water and coffee are included; other drinks are charged upon consumption.
**Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)
Eye Contact Experiment
Dear All,
Make eye contact with a stranger and discover what happens!
On Sunday the 1st of March, we meet up for the eye contact experiment. đ
Breathe, connect and enjoy eye contact. đ
At the eye contact experiment, you simply look people in the eyes for an extended amount of time. You don't talk or make gestures, you simply
perceive and discover what happens. (of course, you can talk afterwards)
Experiences vary and you must discover for yourself what it means. We know it can be an exciting, frightening, exhilarating thing to even to think about at first. But we can guarantee that it is worth it.
During the eye contact, anything can happen. From emotions to thoughts, to wonderful connections and more.
Every person has different experiences, yet the common denominator is that it allows you to connect with yourself and to others.
It is an opportunity to be more present, to gain stability, raise your mood and to improve your confidence.
Many also make good friends and the longer you do it, the more you get out of it.
Are you ready to try it out? Feel free to come join us, both for newbies and for experienced folks. đ
Every time, we see new people take strong connections and take unique experiences with them.
For any questions, feel free to reach out! We will be glad to answer.
We look forward to seeing you,
Eye Contact Team. đâď¸
Address:
Billedvej 4, 2150 København, Nordhavn
--> Inside CoCoach
We recommend to do the eye contact without contact lenses
The role of the STATE, your NANNY or not? Nudging? behavioral economics? FORCE?
**âThe Role of the State (!) â Nanny, Neutral Referee, or Quiet Manipulator?â**
Freedom, Responsibility, Behavioral Economics, and Who Really Decides
The modern state no longer just taxes, regulates, and enforces laws. It nudges. It designs choices. It subtly shapes behaviorâoften in the name of health, safety, equality, or efficiency. But where is the line between helping citizens and controlling them?
This isnât a leftâright debate or a policy seminar. Itâs a philosophical conversation about power, freedom, and the assumptions we make about human behavior.
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**Topics weâll touch on:**
* Is the ânanny stateâ a mythâor a growing reality?
* Behavioral economics: helping people choose better, or bypassing free will?
* Are nudges respectful guidanceâor soft coercion?
* Who decides what âgood behaviorâ actually is?
* Can freedom survive if choices are engineered?
* Do people need protection from themselvesâor from the state?
* And ultimately⌠what kind of citizens does this model create: autonomous adults or well-managed subjects?
Casual discussion. No background in economics or political theory requiredâjust curiosity and a willingness to reflect honestly. Whether you value strong institutions, personal freedom, or feel torn between the twoâyouâre not alone.
Letâs examine the invisible hands shaping our choicesâand ask how much guidance we really want.
Sunday afternoon cafe
Come and join for a lovely afternoon. We will serve soup, coffee and tea.
We can chat, play boardgames, if you want to play some music for us, you are welcome to do so.
Hope to see you 
You find us in the basement. The entrance is next to the main entrance.
Hafnia Hallen - 60 DKK - Artifical Grass - Indoor - 7 v 7
You are only confirmed when u have paid. Playing 7v7.
Cost: 60 kr
Mobilepay: 9539SH
Revolut: revolut.me/frederwnn
CPH AI Impact Network (2nd meeting): Impacts of AI on the job market
Hi everyone!
Weâre excited to have the second event of the CPH AI Impact Network!
After our good kickoff event at the end of January weâve met and brainstormed and decided for our next event on March 1, 11-13, at StudiestrĂŚde 24.
For this two hour event we will feature two presentations, one technical and one with a societal focus. This will give participants an opportunity to learn new AI skills whilst discussing recent research on the governance of AI.
11-12: Labour market impacts (International AI Safety Report 2026)
12-13: How to use AI in your daily life or at work (experience of a Product Manager)
Let us know whether youâre coming and weâll love to see you!
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Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
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**ÂŽ**, 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
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started â but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome â please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. đ¤ đ
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).
An Immense World
This meeting will be an open discussion about the book "an Immense World" by Ed Yong
Free In-Person Meeting: Get Over Losses & Betrayals, Build Lasting Relationships
This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships.
Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to âpin the blameâ on someone or something. If you donât find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, donât know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe youâve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
⢠How to âeraseâ the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isnât always repeating past mistakes.
⢠Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
⢠Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
⢠Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
⢠Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
⢠What underlies âcorrosive criticismâ or the need to invalidate self or others?
⢠How one can stably change oneâs outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
⢠Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
⢠How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
⢠How to enhance oneâs own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or oneâs career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are âstoredâ and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can âeraseâ those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become âtoxicâ personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you wonât be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
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!
In-Person Event: The Answers to Depression & Anxiety
This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them.
Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation donât just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance".
Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you.
The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life.
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.
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 churchâstate issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEAâs early wins and hard lessons, what weâre 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 â and practical ways to get involved.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
Join Zoom Meeting
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The formal presentation will start at noon

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