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_IMPORTANT: To RSVP you will also need to register as a member [here.](https://forms.gle/PsmYJ3vQKocXQCAY6)_ _To make sure we have as few no-shows as possible, we'll count only registered members and ask for 10 eur downpayment that will be reduced from your bill. Thank-you for your understanding._ A dinner where you discover new flavours and new people at the same table. With Dinner & New Friends, we combine two of our favourite things: great food and spontaneous connections. This time we're exploring Turkish Cuisine in the Botanique area, a restaurant famous for serving authentic Turkish food in a traditional and welcoming setting. ✨ Why join? – Travel the world with your fork – Meet new people with no pressure – Enjoy a relaxed and memorable evening 📌 What to know: - Dinner location will be shared the day of via WhatsApp. - Expect to spend between €20–30 Limited spots - book yours and get ready to share more than just a meal. By joining this event, you agree to the Sunday Vacations [Terms & Conditions](https://www.sundayvacations.com/terms), [Privacy Policy](https://www.sundayvacations.com/privacy) & [Code of Conduct](https://www.sundayvacations.com/code)

**Join us for an evening that brings together founders, experts, accelerators, and investors to celebrate what’s been achieved this year, and to share what’s coming next.​** **The Startup Marketing Clinic (SMC+) launched in July to give early-stage founders access to free, expert support on their marketing challenges. Since then, we’ve helped over 70 startups clarify key questions and gain confidence in their marketing.** ## **What will the evening offer ?** **For Startups...** Meet the experts behind the Clinic, hear from founders who have already benefited, and see how the SMC+ can help you sharpen your marketing and grow with more confidence. **For Accelerators and Incubators...** Discover how the SMC+ strengthens cohort performance by filling a critical skill gap: practical, senior-level marketing support that programmes rarely have capacity to provide in-house.​ **For VCs and Investors...​** See how the Clinic prepares founders with clearer messaging, stronger positioning, and a more compelling commercial story, the foundations that make early-stage companies more investable. ## **What to expect ?** * A short overview of the SMC+ and its impact from July to December​ * Early success stories from participating founders​ * Introduction to the SMC+ expert network​ * An outline of how the Clinic will expand in 2025–2026​ * Informal networking with founders, experts, and ecosystem partners​ * Light refreshments to mark the end of the year​ Brussels’ startups often struggle not because of their product or service, but because they lack access to the right marketing guidance early on. The SMC+ was created to change that, and to support the wider ecosystem by preparing founders for stronger commercial, partnership, and investment outcomes.​ **Join this clinic to celebrate the progress so far and help shape what Brussels’ founders need next.** **Registration is mandatory** * **Free for Beci members** * **€ 85 excluding VAT for the non-Beci members (promo code "BeciStartupCelebration2025" for the 5 first registrants)** * https://www.beci.be/en/event/smc-x-beci-host-a-holiday-showcase-startup-celebration-2080/register

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Socializing and Networking 🛜🆕 at PLUX on Thursday. Making new friends and drinking 🚰🎈🎉🚿🌊. Everybody Welocme, locals, expats or new 🆕 in town.

Vous voulez (re)découvrir le yoga Kundalini et ses effets positifs sur votre corps et votre esprit ? Rejoignez-nous ! Défi du matin Yoga Kundalini : **Mardi et jeudi 7h30** 60mn de mantra, pranayama, kriya, et méditation, pour commencer la journée dans d'excellentes conditions, bien centré et prêt à affronter la journée. Inscriptions : **miraclemorningyoga@gmail.com** Où: **La Hulpe, Rue des combattants 125 et/ou via zoom** Apportez votre tapis de yoga et une couverture pour la méditation. **10€/session**, total = 10€ x nombre de semaines Au plaisir de pratiquer avec vous :)

You are most welcome to attend our Christmas Edition meeting and our last meeting of the year. We merge some different Christmas traditions in Europe with some Irish to give us that Christmas cheer and a good time over mulled wine and mince pies led by our Santa Toastmaster of the Evening. Members and guests are invited to bring some Christmas goodies and drinks from their home countries and taste the spirit of Christmas. Please leave your sleigh at home!! Find out more about Claddagh Toastmasters to help you plan 2026 with better leadership & communication skills. The will be no meeting on the first Thursday in January, hence our back to work meeting will be on Thursday 15 January. We exceptionally have a meeting on the 5th Thursday of the month on January 29th. Find out more about Claddagh Toastmasters to help you plan 2026 with better leadership & communication skills Communicate & Lead with Confidence! Are you scared of speaking in public? Nervous about that Best Man speech? Worried about making presentations at work? Or just wanting to gain self-confidence? Then you've come to the right place! Since 2005, Claddagh Toastmasters of Brussels has been helping people of all nationalities in Brussels to improve their communication and leadership skills. We aim to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop at their own pace, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth. How does it work? We have a ‘learn by doing’ approach. Our members present speeches to develop a variety of public speaking skills, and also carry out a variety of other meeting roles to practice skills such as listening and giving feedback. Each member works at their own pace – some people like to throw themselves into giving speeches straight away, while others prefer to spend some time attending meetings and carrying out smaller roles to build up their confidence. Claddagh Toastmaster Members are now able to participate in the international educational programme called Pathways tailor made to meet the needs of the member. http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/2/event_79322802.jpeg You are invited to Claddagh Toastmasters, guests are most welcome and bring a friend if you wish. Admission free. We meet on Thursday 19 December. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM to 9:00pm - Welcome coffee. Should arrive by 18.45 Please note our venue: The Mug, Co-working & Meeting Rooms Centre, The Mug, Rue Charles Martel 8, Brussels 1000, (Near Schuman(Berlaymont exit) & Maelbeek Metro stops) Known as ´The Mug´. It is one minute´s walk from the Meeting Point Pub & restaurant on Rue Taciturne) CLADDAGH ENGLISH/IRISH TOASTMASTERS CLUB OF BRUSSELS TOASTMASTER AN CHLADAIGH – CLUB DÁTHEANGACH NA BRUISÉILE Claddagh Toastmasters helps you to develop your skills in public speaking, planning, leadership training, and managing your time. They aim is to provide a fun and social environment in which to practice your skills. Please let them know you are coming by reserving your place to claddagh.toastmasters(at)gmail.com. Claddagh Toastmasters are a club with an Irish Flair with a membership from about ten different nationalities. English is mainly spoken at the meeting but there is an opportunity for Irish speakers to speak in Irish (second oldest spoken language in Europe). You are most welcome to join us as a guest for this 'demonstration meeting' at no cost to see how the club works. Guests will be be asked for a short introduction at the start of the meeting and for their feedback at the end of the meeting. During the meeting there is a coffee break where you can network and discuss the training programme with members. You will also be invited to make a small contribution towards the cost of the teas,coffees and cookies. Come and experience it for yourself! Last thing (finally !!!): the first part of the meeting will be held as usual with Table Topics and impromptu speeches and second part consists of prepared speeches given by members in accordance with set objectives followed by evaluations to improve. There is no obligation for guests to speak unless they agree to do so. Afterwards guests can decide if you want to become a member or come back again for a second meeting as a guest. They then go a local pub afterwards for a social and networking drink......this is optional... http://www.toastmasters.org

Shake off the workday and train with a welcoming crew of internationals and Brussels professionals. This is a **co-hosted session with F45 Brussels**—fast, fun, and coached circuit training that fits perfectly after work. **Why join?** * **Community vibe:** Friendly, social, in English. * **All levels welcome:** Coaches demo every move with **easier/harder options**. * **Time-smart:** 45 minutes, full-body, high energy, great music. * **Accountability:** Come with the group, leave with endorphins. **What we’ll do** 1. Quick intro & warm-up 2. **F45 functional circuits** (intervals that mix strength + cardio) 3. Team finisher & cool down 4. Optional post workout social drink/rooftop bowling nearby (meet new people, not just new burpees 😉) **Good to know** * **When:** Thursday, **6:30 PM start** (arrive 6:15 to check in) * **Where:** **F45 Brussels** (Brussels Central Station) Galeries Ravenstein * **Bring:** Clean trainers, towel, water bottle * **Fitness level:** Beginner to advanced (scalable stations) * **Capacity:** Limited spots — **RSVP required** * **Price:** Free weekly tryout **Who this is for** * New in Brussels and want a **friendly fitness + social** routine * Busy professional looking for a **structured, coached** workout * Sunday Vacations regulars who want to stay fit for hikes & trips **About F45** F45 = **Functional 45-minute training**: coach-led, station-based, results-driven. Expect variety, technique tips, and a positive team atmosphere. See you on the floor at 6:30! 💪🏽✨ By joining this event, you agree to the Sunday Vacations [Terms & Conditions](https://www.sundayvacations.com/terms), [Privacy Policy](https://www.sundayvacations.com/privacy) & [Code of Conduct](https://www.sundayvacations.com/code)

Easy walk & talk of approx. 1,5 -2 hours starting at the music pavilion of Bois de la Cambre (see Google maps & photo in event info), thru' the park and thru' the Forêt de Soignes, and back. Coffee or snack at the buvette (somewhat confusingly also called "le kiosque"). https://maps.app.goo.gl/n251GsZhoY8aC3mv6 If you're more than 10 min. late, go to the following next point en route https://goo.gl/maps/ak8wL3ZLqgtvu8ER9 The parc has easy access by public transport, e.g. trams 8, 25 Solbosch stop, or by bicycle, car ...

Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025 Destination: Terhills, Maasmechelen Meeting Point: Kraainem Metro Station (Bus Parking / Kiss & Ride) Meeting Time: 15:15 (Bus departs at 15:30 sharp) ### **✨ The Event** Join us on the **Winter Solstice** \- the shortest day of the year \- for a spectacular light adventure\! We are heading to the **Luminexus Festival** in the beautiful domain of Terhills. Instead of navigating multiple trains and missed connections, we have hired a **Private Coach** to take us there and back in comfort. We will walk the magical route through the four elements, enjoy the light installations, and finish with a warm drink at the Winter Village before heading home. ### **📅 The Itinerary** * **15:15:** Meet at **Kraainem Metro Station**. * *Why Kraainem?* It has a large P+R car park for drivers and is easily accessible via Metro Line 1. * **15:30:** **Bus Departs (Sharp!)**. We cannot wait for latecomers. * **17:00:** Arrival at Terhills. We arrive right before the lights turn on. * **17:30:** **Luminexus Walk.** Explore the light trail at your own pace or with the group. * **19:30:** Socializing. Gather at the Winter Village for food, glühwein, or hot chocolate. * **20:30:** Bus departs from Terhills. * **21:45:** Arrival back at Kraainem Metro Station. *** ### **💰 Costs & Payment (Two Steps)** To join this event, you must complete **two** steps: **1\. The Bus Seat \(Paid to Organizer\)** * **Cost:** Explorer members € 40, Ambassador & Voyager members € 35 * **How to pay:** Bank transfer to Ujamaa ASBL (ref: Luminexus) * *Note: Your seat is only confirmed once payment is received. Refunds are only possible if you find a replacement.* **2\. The Festival Entry Ticket \(Buy Yourself\)** * **Cost:** \~€19.50 (Standard Adult) * **Action:** Go to [https://www.luminexusfestival.be/](https://www.luminexusfestival.be/) and book a ticket for **Sunday, Dec 21** for the **17:30 or 17:45 timeslot**. * *Please buy this immediately as the festival sells out quickly!* *** ### **📍 Meeting Point Details** **Kraainem Metro Station** (Wezembeek-Oppem/Brussels border) * **By Metro:** Line 1 (direction Stockel). * **By Car:** There is a large Park & Ride (P+R) next to the station. * **Exact Spot:** Look for the Rantour bus parked at the bus terminal area. I will post a photo of the bus location in the WhatsApp group on the day. *** ### **🎒 What to Bring** * **Proof of payment** (Phone screen is fine) for both the Bus and the Festival. * **Warmest Clothes:** We will be outside for 3-4 hours. Thermal layers, gloves, and hats are essential! * **Sturdy Shoes:** The path is unpaved; leave the high heels at home. * **Cash/Card:** For food and drinks at the winter village. *** ### **👇 How to Join** 1. RSVP **"Yes"** here and send a WhatsApp message "Your name + Lum" @+32 483 464 569 2. Send the bus payment to Ujamaa ASBL with ref: Luminexus (details will be sent via WhatsApp for non members) 3. Buy your entry ticket online. 4. Comment "Paid & Booked" below so we know you are all set! **Let’s light up the darkest night of the year together! See you on the bus!** 🚌✨

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 !

**Alone for the holidays? We've got you!** Whether you're new to the city or simply have no one to spend the holiday season with, you probably don’t want to spend it alone. At this event, we’ll help you meet new people, with the hope that you’ll find a small group you feel comfortable with—maybe even to spend the holidays together. **You’ll:** * Meet new people in small groups (max 8 per group) * Be matched based on the answers you provided when signing up * Enjoy a completely offline, screen-free experience * Receive a little Christmas gift envelope from us This event is a **concept test of a revolutionary friendship app.** Always find your friends busy, or don’t know anyone in the city? Through the app, you’ll choose the date, time, and venue, and we take care of the rest. We match you with a group and send invites to people who fit your vibe. Just show up and enjoy. For this particular event, you won’t be using the app yet. However, **downloading the app is required to attend**, so if you like the concept, you can start using it immediately. And the best part? **It’s completely free.**

What does it mean for something - or someone - to be "strange"? What does it in fact mean for someone to be "a stranger"? Nowadays, can we truly ever experience any thing or person as _"strange"_ as our ancestors presumably did? What impact might our replacing the adjective "strange" and the noun "stranger" with new terms have on our collective social and political cultures? How would our attitudes towards other individuals or groups of people be if we removed all notions of "strangeness" from our assessments of them? Should the fact that we no longer truly experience strangeness be a sufficient reason for us to behave _very differently_ from how our ancestors did? Alien, foreign, unfamiliar, unknown, weird, bizarre, eccentric, inappropriate - or merely different - how are all these common perceptions and judgments interrelated? We can, and do, of course often find ourselves applying the description "strange" not only to people, but to things, ideas, experiences, phenomena... in fact potentially to anything and everything. If, however, nothing in our world and in our individual or collective life-experiences is any longer experienced _truly_ as strange, how is this impacting our relationships to the world, to others, to life, to knowledge, and to the unknown in general? How _big_ is our world actually? Even if we choose to systematically replace the word "strange" with "foreign", how foreign is anywhere or anyone in our world these days? "6° of separation" can also be framed as "6° of proximity"... The 6° phenomenon, moreover, observably applies not only to distances among people, but also to distances among _everything,_ including all our ideas, actions, languages, customs, beliefs, knowledge, etc. not to mention the propagation of toxicity and malevolence... The question then becomes no longer if, but _how_ are we each connected and related to any (and every) other particular person, thing and idea in the world? It can be mind-boggling just how much we do _not_ know (>99%?) about which shared people, places and experiences we in fact have in common with any one of the vast majority (<99%?) of the people we encounter in our daily lives... Just as in our collective culture we are becoming increasingly more demanding when it comes to being informed about what ingredients are in the foods we buy and what the supply chain has been of items we purchase, so too might we want to know more truly and clearly how any given person has ended up in our lives - and all of the hundreds, even thousands, of ways they are in fact connected to us without our realizing? This session will be a celebration of the phenomena of connections, friendships, threats, and, ultimately, of "strangeness". Recommended watching (33.17): https://youtu.be/CYlon2tvywA?si=vUrcibsjQM6cQeCZ Ideas explored in this video: 1) "Small world" problem/paradox/networks 2) Shortcut links 3) The strength of weak ties 4) Propagation of disease 4) Watts-Strogatz modelling 5) Barabási: hubs, natural growth, preferential attachment 6) Prisoner's Dilemma 7) The power of choice Further reading: https://plus.maths.org/content/six-degrees-separation It's A Small World: https://youtu.be/2rTZ9UndNeI?feature=shared Image: photo from kaleidoscopefightinglupus org modified according to my instructions by ChatGPT (requiring much pulling teeth and tons of patience 😬😅)

Making new friends in a new city doesn’t need to be a struggle at all.

We will conclude 2025 discussing this classic by Philip K. Dick. Feel free to share your recommendations with us

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

The topic for December is "Reunion" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Hey there Black Love Friends! We're back for the final week of our 2025 **Pre-Resolution Fitness Challenge!** this week we will be at Franklin Park Conservatiry! Every Sat for the rest of 2025 we will be hosting a new challenge at a new park where all fitness levels are welcomed. What a great way to get a jump start on those fitness resolutions and make some new connections in the process. Don't wait reserve your spot today!

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831