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Whether you're a passionate zine lover or completely new and simply interested, come join us! What's a zine? A zine is a DIY publication, a handmade booklet or pamphlet. (pronounced zeen, like the second half of the word magazine) You can share your art, try creative writing, make a collage, create a how-to guide, and more! Zines also have a history as a feminist medium, using their accessible format to uplift marginalized voices. Join this first event to \- explore/read some zines \- collect some zines for yourself \- make your own zine\! English and Dutch are both welcome. This is a laidback group with hopes of helping many socialize and make connections. You can come to chat or to sit back and create - any type of interaction is welcome. feminism centered, queer-affirming, neurodivergent affirming, introvert-friendly, limited Dutch-language welcome, limited English-language welcome

Join us for an open, grounded conversation inspired by Tara Brach’s work on Radical Acceptance — the practice of meeting our thoughts, emotions, and life circumstances with clarity and compassion instead of self-criticism or resistance. You don’t need any background in meditation or psychology to join. We’ll explore accessible ideas such as: * The “trance of unworthiness” — the quiet belief that something is wrong with us * How resistance and self-judgment amplify stress * What acceptance actually means (and why it is not passivity) * The RAIN method: a simple, practical way to work with difficult emotions * How compassion creates real emotional freedom This is a relaxed, supportive space where you choose your level of participation. Sharing is optional; listening is welcome. The focus is on understanding ourselves better, building emotional resilience, and having an honest conversation about being human. Who’s this for? Anyone interested in mindfulness, emotional growth, or easing self-judgment. First-timers welcome. What to bring: Optional journal or notes, comfortable clothing, and an open mind. Tone: Warm, steady, non-judgmental. This is not therapy and not a meditation class — just thoughtful dialogue and practical insights.

Come together, festive forest spirits! It’s time for our **Queermas Hike** through the magical winter landscapes of the Veluwe! Think crunchy forest paths, frosty heather fields, rosy cheeks, and a sparkling Christmas market finale with mulled wine to warm our queer little hearts. ❄️🍷🏳️‍🌈 ✨ **What to expect?** We’ll hike from **station Putten to station Ermelo**, covering about **12 km**. Expect wide winter skies, that quiet Veluwe calm, and plenty of photo moments for your most whimsical seasonal selfies. 📸 Our reward at the end? The **Veluwe Christmas Market**, packed with **local products, hot chocolate and mulled wine**. 🎁🫖 No devils this time, darlings: just **Christmas magic and queer joy in the winter wilds**. 🌲💗 **Practical info** 📏 **Distance:** \~12 km (about 3–4 hours including breaks) 🥾 **Difficulty:** Easy to moderate — mostly flat, winter-friendly terrain 📍 **Start:** Station Putten 🏁 **End:** Station Ermelo + Veluwe Christmas Market nearby *🤝🏼 Meeting point*: **Utrecht Centraal** (underneath the light cloud) *🕙 Gathering time*: **10:00** *🚆 Travel schedule*: Train to **Putten** (direction Zwolle) at **10:21** (platform 4) ➡️ arrival at **Putten** station at **10:59** ❗You can also travel on your own from another direction and meet us along the way or in Putten 🚗 If you come by car, you can park at Station Putten. Please arrive there by 11! 🚶🏾After a round of introductions, we start walking around **11:10** Pack your: 🧣 Christmas sweater /festive winter outfit 🥾 sturdy shoes 🍱 lunch box & snacks 🚰 water 🧥 rain coat/umbrella ☀️ sun screen 🏳️‍🌈 anything else you might need ❌ If you signed up and cannot make it in the end, please cancel your RSVP attendance so we know how many people will show up and someone else can take your place instead. Otherwise we'll put you on the naughty list :) 💗 A voluntary donation helps us to keep the Meetup group up and running :) you can either pay via a Tikkie or in cash after we finish the hike. *Hiking Queers Netherlands*

✨ La Cumbipeña - last edition of the year! ✨ On Saturday, December 20th, we gather once again to celebrate music, dance and community in our cozy corner of Utrecht 💛💃 [@cafeaverechts](https://www.instagram.com/cafeaverechts/) We’re super happy to welcome Rosse [@rossienholanda](https://www.instagram.com/rossienholanda/) (Uruguay), a powerful voice with deep Latin roots, together with Ezi [@ezimusicnl](https://www.instagram.com/ezimusicnl/), one of our beloved organisers and musicians. Expect a fun warm up, live music, rhythm, joy… and a space where everyone can express themselves and feel at home ✨ 🕗 20:00–23:00h 📍 Lijsterstraat 49, Utrecht 🎶 Dance workshop + Live Music + Open Mic 🌟 Donation based — everybody welcome to join! Come dance, sing, connect, and celebrate the last Cumbipeña of the year with us 💛 [#lacumbipena](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lacumbipena/) [#latincommunity](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/latincommunity/) [#utrecht](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/utrecht/) [#livemusic](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/livemusic/) [#openmicutrecht](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/openmicutrecht/)

Let's spend a nice gezellige evening together in the best place for alternative music in Utrecht -> dB's!

Lieve leden, Vanaf 19:30 op onze oude vertrouwde locatie, MFA Safari Maarssen Dan nog een veel gevraagd onderwerp.. de entree! Vanaf deze post gaan we wel starten met de mogelijkheid tot doneren. Heb je het de afgelopen jaren naar je zin gehad? Overweeg dan te doneren, zo kunnen we blijven vernieuwen! Weet je niet hoeveel? Met 5,- kunnen we al een hoop. Bij binnenkomst op de club zullen we ook een QR-code plaatsen die je kunt gebruiken en natuurlijk.. de vertrouwde spaarpot. ## Tot de Gamenight! Board game fanatics and beginners, assemble! We host a GameNight every two weeks on a Friday. We have our own game collection that you can use, but we encourage you to bring some of your favourites as well! No entrance cost. We have coffee, tea and drinks from the fridge for low prices! Parking is free and there are over a hundred spaces in front of the building. Please use the stairs at the back of the MFA Safari building outside to get into the club.

Lieve leden, Vanaf 19:30 op onze oude vertrouwde locatie, MFA Safari Maarssen Dan nog een veel gevraagd onderwerp.. de entree! Vanaf deze post gaan we wel starten met de mogelijkheid tot doneren. Heb je het de afgelopen jaren naar je zin gehad? Overweeg dan te doneren, zo kunnen we blijven vernieuwen! Weet je niet hoeveel? Met 5,- kunnen we al een hoop. Bij binnenkomst op de club zullen we ook een QR-code plaatsen die je kunt gebruiken en natuurlijk.. de vertrouwde spaarpot. Tot de Gamenight!Spellenclub Maarssen --- Board game fanatics and beginners, assemble! We host a GameNight every two weeks on a Friday. We have our own game collection that you can use, but we encourage you to bring some of your favourites as well! No entrance cost. We have coffee, tea and drinks from the fridge for low prices! Parking is free and there are over a hundred spaces in front of the building. Please use the stairs at the back of the MFA Safari building outside to get into the club.

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Utrecht.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over coffee. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Come and join us for an evening of Buddhist meditation with like-minded people. The doors open at 7:00 PM, and meditation begins promptly at 7:15 PM. The meditation will last between 30 to 40 minutes, followed by tea and biscuits for anyone who would like to stay and chat. On some evenings, there will also be a short Dharma talk to provide some Buddhist context. The meditation space is down at the canal. To get there, you can take the stairs down. The meditation is offered on a donation basis. See our [website](https://utrechtbuddhistcentre.nl/) for more information.

Join in for a morning of crafting & chatting over a drink at Cafe Le Journal. Just bring your own project and payment for drinks. Meet fellow crafting enthusiasts, whether it's knitting, crocheting, stitching, origami, or something more unique! We talk about our projects, exchange tipps, but also just get to know each other and enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning in good company. All ages, levels and crafts welcome! And don't be shy, we have newcomers most weeks! You'll find us in the right-hand corner in the very back of the café. **We have limited space at the café, so if you've RSVPd and can't make it, please cancel as early as possible so another person can join!** We now also have a WhatsApp group, where we want to organise get-togethers and other events. Ask one of the organisers at the next Meetup you join for more information and access.

🧃 This Sunday we get together to thank 2025 and visualize our 2026. You will make your personal collage, and take it home as a visual reminder for your wishes for this year. ✂️ If you have, bring magazines, pictures, books, texts, that we can cut. And your favourite scissors. I'll provide some too. 🔮 This is the fourth edition of this workshop because I believe in the importance of giving space to our creativity in everyday life, and receiving its magic. It really works ;) 💌 Invite your loved ones and let us know if you are joining. Donation-based. ✨ Hope to see you there! Thank you, Luz

Voor dit event kun je je nu inschrijven! Dit gaat via de website van de bibliotheek. You can now sign up now for this event, use the site of the library: https://www.denieuwebibliotheek.nl/activiteiten/workshop-miniatuur-schilderen-allycon-time-travelers Tijdens het evenement AllyCon - Time Travelers op 20 december in de Nieuwe Bibliotheek in Almere-Stad sta ik namens Warmere, onderdeel van de Almere Tabletop Community, om uitleg te geven over het schilderen van miniatuurtjes. Ik ga ook korte workshops Schilderen van miniatuurtjes voor beginners geven! Warmere organiseert ook een Mini's on Parade tijdens dit evenement, met een prijsuitreking! Wil je kennismaken, meedoen aan een workshop, of aan de tentoonstelling met een of meerdere van je mooist beschilderde miniatuurtjes? Stuur een bericht! Hou de website van de bibliotheek in de gaten: https://www.denieuwebibliotheek.nl/activiteiten **Details** During the AllyCon - Time Travelers event on December 20th at the Nieuwe Bibliotheek in Almere-Stad, I'll be present on behalf of Warmere, part of the Almere Tabletop Community, to explain how to paint miniatures. I'll also be giving short workshops on painting miniatures for beginners! Warmere will also be organizing a Mini's on Parade during this event, with awards! Would you like to meet up, participate in a workshop, or show off one or more of your most beautifully painted miniatures in the exhibition? Send me a message! Keep an eye on the library website: https://www.denieuwebibliotheek.nl/activiteiten

Join us for lunch at True Food Kitchen in Easton as we celebrate the New Year and our friendships!

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

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!