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OM Chanting (indoor)
Welcome !
OM Chanting is a group practice that uses the transformational
power of OM to activate the self-healing potential of participants, promote inner peace and purify the environment.
OM Chanting is a free practice, however, donations are welcome to help cover the rent of the studio.
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EVENT DETAILS:
address: 283 Spadina Avenue; 3rd floor. ( SE corner of Spadina and Dundas).
We will start at 6:30 pm. Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier.
We will be sitting on chairs; you can also sit on the floor if you prefer.
You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water.
Looking forward to seeing you !
For more information about Om Chanting, please visit:
[https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/](https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/)
Much Love,
Veda
Cell: 416-845-9375
Dad's Night Out - JOEYS Yorkdale Mall
Night out (without kids) to grab a drink and some food at JOEYS Yorkdale while meeting fellow dads and hanging out. Please RSVP as soon as you can so I can figure out a reservation. Thanks all.
Eliza is hosting Friday DJ Skate Nights at College Park- PRIDE NIGHT
\*˚౨**⛸️**Come join us for a night of live music & skating celebrating🌈**PRIDE** ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤ৎ˚ All levels are welcome!
🚇Closest **TTC** Station: **College**
**⛸️** **\*Free skate rentals available!\***
📢 Post a comment if you have trouble finding the group.
❗If you can no longer attend, please kindly change your RSVP to Not Going. Thank you.
See you there! 🫶
🩷 [Eliza](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGzpJDtHng/o13GDCBsOLDaTaqb5OpaEQ/view?utm_content=DAGzpJDtHng&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h8097854963)
Relaxing with Art, Chill Convos and Making New Friends
*Unwind, get creative, and connect with cool people.*
Looking for a calm space to do some art, have meaningful (or silly) convos, and meet new friends in the city? This is your spot.
I’ll be bringing **colouring pages and markers** for anyone who just wants to show up and relax. You're also totally welcome to bring whatever creative activity helps *you* unwind — think **sketchpads, mini canvases and paint, journals, clay sculpting, wire bending, model building kits, and collage supplies**.
We’ll hang out, make art, and enjoy chill conversations in a cozy, no-pressure environment. No experience or talent required — just bring yourself and whatever helps you feel creative and calm.
**✦ What to Bring (optional):**
* Any relaxing art or activity you enjoy
**✦ I’ll provide:**
* Colouring pages, markers, and good vibes
**Where to Meet (MADO Cafe at the Food Hall inside The Well):**
* The easiest way to get to the venue is to make your way to La Plume restaurant or The Dorset restaurant and turn towards the statue then take the stairs to the lower level.
* Shoppers will be on the right and across from Shoppers will be an entrance to The Well's food court.
* Make a left and you should see the long tables and MADO cafe.
* **We'll meet at the long tables in front of MADO Cafe**
Come solo or bring a friend — this is all about slowing down, making connections, and enjoying a creative evening together ✨
Pickleball + Contrast Therapy (Markham)
# 🎾 Pickleball + Contrast Therapy Afternoon (Markham)
**📅 Date & Time:** **Friday, September 19th, 2:00–5:00 PM**
**📍 Location:** Athlete Hub – Ronin/MyAthlete.io, **217 Idema Rd., Markham (Steeles & Woodbine)**
**💲 Cost:** $25 per player (save $5 with promo code below)
***
### 👋 About the Event
Join us for a unique **3-hour sports & recovery experience** at our Markham gym.
* **2 hours of Pickleball** (rotating doubles on 2 courts, max 16 players)
* **1 hour of Contrast Therapy** (cold plunge + heat cycle, guided recovery)
* **Recovery tools throughout the session** — compression boots, red light therapy, and massage guns available during off-court breaks
* Don’t want to get paired randomly? No problem — bring a friend and you can play together!
This is not just a drop-in — it’s a chance to **play, recover, and connect** with other athletes in the community.
***
### 🏓 Format
* 16 players max → 8 per court
* Rotating doubles every \~15 minutes
* Everyone gets 6–8 matches across 2 hours
* While off court → access recovery stations (compression boots, red light, massage gun)
* 1-hour contrast therapy block:
* Wave 1 (8 players) → Cold plunge → Heat station → Lounge (\~25 min)
* Wave 2 (8 players) → Same cycle (\~25 min)
* Social hangout in lounge to finish
***
### ✅ What’s Included
* Guaranteed pickleball play (2 hours, rotating format)
* Pro-style contrast therapy session (cold + heat cycle)
* On-court recovery tools during breaks (compression boots, red light, massage guns)
* **Towels provided**
* Light refreshments
***
### 📌 What to Bring
* Paddle (if you have one — extras available)
* Court shoes + comfortable clothes
* **Bathing suit + toiletries** (for contrast therapy)
* Water bottle
* **Bring a friend!** If you’d like, you can register with a partner to guarantee you play together during the pickleball rotations.
***
### 💲 How to Register
This event is limited to **16 players only**.
To confirm your spot:
1. RSVP here on Meetup
2. **Register & pay** on **[MyAthlete.io](https://myathlete.io/org_profile/1757696830905x685739735532699600)**
3. Buy a **Trial** and use promo code **MEETUP20** at checkout to save $5 for your first time.
⚠️ Meetup RSVP alone does *not* guarantee your spot — registration must be completed on MyAthlete.io.
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Friday Evening Meditation at University of Toronto
We are meeting at the Multifaith Centre every Friday evening from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Third Floor Quiet room, for periods of 8-fold moving exercise, sitting meditation, and walking meditation in the tradition of Chan Buddhism. The session ends with a tea-sharing and discussion.
All are welcome and this event is free of charge!
KAP TORONTO Kundalini Activation Process by Tracey • Sat Feb 7th @ 1PM
Kundalini Activation Process® has been one of the most transformative parts of my healing journey.
When I began receiving KAP in 2022, I felt a shift right away. My body released tension I had carried for years. My mind felt clearer. My emotions softened. I started to feel grounded and connected in a real and steady way. The changes kept unfolding, and they touched every part of my life.
KAP supported me in remembering who I am beneath stress, conditioning, and old patterns. It continues to bring clarity, presence, and inner calm each time I receive it.
I now feel called to share this transmission with our Toronto community. This session gives you a space to lie down, relax, and allow your system to open. Your body knows how to release. Your energy knows how to rise.
If you feel curious or drawn to this experience, consider it an invitation.
You are welcome to join.
With love,
Tracey Amoura
**[Kundalini Activation Process® (KAP)](https://www.kapacademy.com/)** is a powerful and life-changing experience that helps you unlock your true potential. Imagine going on a deep adventure within yourself, finding hidden treasures of your personality and abilities that you didn't know existed. With KAP, you learn to light up the energy inside you and connect with the life force present in all living things. This process guides you to break free from old habits and beliefs that have been holding you back, allowing you to live in new and fulfilling ways.
KAP is the ***path of surrender***, it's about letting go rather than trying harder, different from practices like kundalini yoga, tantra, or chi gong. Energy moves from the top of your head down to your base, clearing blockages and healing old wounds on its way.
In this session, you'll receive a "***double transmission***" - a powerful mix of Kundalini energy and non-dual consciousness. This fusion will enliven your life force energy, revitalizing your body, mind, and energy flow. Simultaneously, your awareness will expand into the realm of non-duality, enriching your perception of the unity of all beings.
**HOW IS THE SESSION?**
I invite you to find a cozy spot to lie down on a yoga mat, where you can fully sink into this experience. Once you're settled, I'll start playing some specially chosen music that helps your brain relax more deeply.
During our time together, I'll focus on your energy centers, also known as chakras, and specific meridian points on your body. My goal is to use gentle touch and light pressure to help clear any energy blocks and support your overall well-being. Rest assured, the pressure will always be soft and comfortable to ensure you feel safe and at ease throughout our session.
**WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT DURING A SESSION?**
Walking into a KAP session, you leave the outside world behind. What happens next is nothing short of amazing.
**Energetic Vibes**: While you're lying down, you might start feeling a powerful energy moving through you. It's like an electric wave that fills you up, making every part of you come alive.
**Visual Adventures**: Your inner sight, or "third eye," wakes up, and suddenly, you're seeing vivid images, colors, and maybe even going on visual journeys to places beyond your wildest dreams.
**A Rollercoaster of Emotions**: It's normal to feel a whole spectrum of emotions during the session. You might feel anger, sadness, fear, happiness, or even burst into laughter. The magic happens when you allow yourself to fully experience these emotions without holding back.
**Unexpected Movements**: You might find your body moving in ways you didn't plan, like stretching, shaking, or even striking a yoga pose. Listen to what your body wants to do without overthinking it. You may feel tension build up and then release, leaving you in a state of deep relaxation.
**Blissful Moments**: There's a chance you'll reach a bliss state, where you're completely in the moment, feeling a deep sense of joy and satisfaction. It's tough to put this feeling into words, but it's unforgettable once you've felt it.
**DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF KAP**
* **Freedom from Emotional Baggage**: Wave goodbye to those heavy emotions that drag you down.
* **Broadened Consciousness**: Find yourself thinking and understanding beyond your usual limits.
* **Intuition Amplified**: Your gut feelings get louder and clearer.
* **Stress and Anxiety Reduction**: Watch your worries and tensions melt away.
* **Boosted Confidence**: Feel more sure of yourself and your value.
* **Wiser Decisions**: Navigate life with a sharper compass.
* **Pure Bliss**: Experience moments of unadulterated joy.
* **Stronger Boundaries**: Learn to say no with confidence.
* **Shedding Limitations**: Free yourself from thoughts and patterns that hold you back.
* **Breaking Old Habits**: Step out of cycles that no longer serve you.
* **Increased Resilience**: Find strength to change what doesn't work in your life.
* **Deeper Compassion**: Understand and connect with others on a new level.
* **Clear Mind**: Enjoy the tranquility of a calm and focused brain.
* **Creative and Spiritual Growth**: Explore new ideas and feel more connected to the world.
* **Purpose and Direction**: Find your path and walk it with confidence.
* **Healthier Relationships**: Connect with others in more meaningful ways.
* **Unity and Gratitude**: Feel part of something bigger and appreciate the small things.
* **Enhanced Intuitive Skills**: Tap into your inner psychic.
* **Empowerment**: Take control of your life and happiness.
**An Invitation to Remember**
This space is not about performance or perfection. It is not about doing more, achieving more, or becoming someone new.
It is about remembering.
Feeling.
Coming home.
To your body.
To your soul.
To the divine intelligence already within you.
Whether this is your first session or part of your deeper path, I welcome you with all my heart.
With love,
**Tracey Amoura**
@traceyamoura \| [www.essencerising.com](http://www.essencerising.com)
***Got questions?*** Connect with me on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/traceyamoura) or shoot an email to [kapbytracey@gmail.com](kapbytracey@gmail.com).
Catch up on my *previous* sessions on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@kapbytracey).
Want to know more about the event? Find all the details [here](https://essencerising.com/event/kap-toronto-mosaic-yoga-sterling-1pm-to-3pm-february-7).
Roy Thomson Hall: National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Eroica (Beethoven) 15% off
Led by the vibrant Alexander Shelley, our visiting friends from the National Arts Centre Orchestra promise an unforgettable evening!!
https://nac-cna.ca/en/orchestra
Experience the brilliance of Jean-Yves Thibaudet in Saint-Saëns’s sparkling “Egyptian” Concerto, paired with **Beethoven’s groundbreaking “Eroica” Symphony,** a stirring testament to resilience and the human spirit.
One of Beethoven's most celebrated works, the ***Eroica*** (Heroic) symphony is a large-scale composition that marked the beginning of the composer's innovative "middle period. Composed in 1803....the dawn of the Romantic era.
Beethoven’s music is characterized by large dynamic spans, from barely audible to dead-rousing, mirroring the full spectrum of the human experience—joy, sorrow, triumph, and despair. It is introspective and complex, yet accessible, and has remained a staple of concert halls across the globe for centuries. During the 2025/26 season, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra will present **six of Beethoven’s symphonies**, spread across orchestras and venues.
**Ticket link here**--
Use this promo code for 15% off: **TORONTOISCULTURE**
https://www.tso.ca/concerts-and-events/events/national-arts-centre-orchestras-eroica
Promo spot is at the top of the page, right side.
I'm sitting row S on Main Floor this time. FYI.
Kundalini Activation Process by Tracey • Saturday February 7th at 1PM EST
Kundalini Activation Process® has been one of the most transformative parts of my healing journey.
When I began receiving KAP in 2022, I felt a shift right away. My body released tension I had carried for years. My mind felt clearer. My emotions softened. I started to feel grounded and connected in a real and steady way. The changes kept unfolding, and they touched every part of my life.
KAP supported me in remembering who I am beneath stress, conditioning, and old patterns. It continues to bring clarity, presence, and inner calm each time I receive it.
I now feel called to share this transmission with our Toronto community. This session gives you a space to lie down, relax, and allow your system to open. Your body knows how to release. Your energy knows how to rise.
If you feel curious or drawn to this experience, consider it an invitation.
You are welcome to join.
With love,
Tracey Amoura
**[Kundalini Activation Process® (KAP)](https://www.kapacademy.com/)** is a powerful and life-changing experience that helps you unlock your true potential. Imagine going on a deep adventure within yourself, finding hidden treasures of your personality and abilities that you didn't know existed. With KAP, you learn to light up the energy inside you and connect with the life force present in all living things. This process guides you to break free from old habits and beliefs that have been holding you back, allowing you to live in new and fulfilling ways.
KAP is the ***path of surrender***, it's about letting go rather than trying harder, different from practices like kundalini yoga, tantra, or chi gong. Energy moves from the top of your head down to your base, clearing blockages and healing old wounds on its way.
In this session, you'll receive a "***double transmission***" - a powerful mix of Kundalini energy and non-dual consciousness. This fusion will enliven your life force energy, revitalizing your body, mind, and energy flow. Simultaneously, your awareness will expand into the realm of non-duality, enriching your perception of the unity of all beings.
**HOW IS THE SESSION?**
I invite you to find a cozy spot to lie down on a yoga mat, where you can fully sink into this experience. Once you're settled, I'll start playing some specially chosen music that helps your brain relax more deeply.
During our time together, I'll focus on your energy centers, also known as chakras, and specific meridian points on your body. My goal is to use gentle touch and light pressure to help clear any energy blocks and support your overall well-being. Rest assured, the pressure will always be soft and comfortable to ensure you feel safe and at ease throughout our session.
**WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT DURING A SESSION?**
Walking into a KAP session, you leave the outside world behind. What happens next is nothing short of amazing.
**Energetic Vibes**: While you're lying down, you might start feeling a powerful energy moving through you. It's like an electric wave that fills you up, making every part of you come alive.
**Visual Adventures**: Your inner sight, or "third eye," wakes up, and suddenly, you're seeing vivid images, colors, and maybe even going on visual journeys to places beyond your wildest dreams.
**A Rollercoaster of Emotions**: It's normal to feel a whole spectrum of emotions during the session. You might feel anger, sadness, fear, happiness, or even burst into laughter. The magic happens when you allow yourself to fully experience these emotions without holding back.
**Unexpected Movements**: You might find your body moving in ways you didn't plan, like stretching, shaking, or even striking a yoga pose. Listen to what your body wants to do without overthinking it. You may feel tension build up and then release, leaving you in a state of deep relaxation.
**Blissful Moments**: There's a chance you'll reach a bliss state, where you're completely in the moment, feeling a deep sense of joy and satisfaction. It's tough to put this feeling into words, but it's unforgettable once you've felt it.
**DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF KAP**
* **Freedom from Emotional Baggage**: Wave goodbye to those heavy emotions that drag you down.
* **Broadened Consciousness**: Find yourself thinking and understanding beyond your usual limits.
* **Intuition Amplified**: Your gut feelings get louder and clearer.
* **Stress and Anxiety Reduction**: Watch your worries and tensions melt away.
* **Boosted Confidence**: Feel more sure of yourself and your value.
* **Wiser Decisions**: Navigate life with a sharper compass.
* **Pure Bliss**: Experience moments of unadulterated joy.
* **Stronger Boundaries**: Learn to say no with confidence.
* **Shedding Limitations**: Free yourself from thoughts and patterns that hold you back.
* **Breaking Old Habits**: Step out of cycles that no longer serve you.
* **Increased Resilience**: Find strength to change what doesn't work in your life.
* **Deeper Compassion**: Understand and connect with others on a new level.
* **Clear Mind**: Enjoy the tranquility of a calm and focused brain.
* **Creative and Spiritual Growth**: Explore new ideas and feel more connected to the world.
* **Purpose and Direction**: Find your path and walk it with confidence.
* **Healthier Relationships**: Connect with others in more meaningful ways.
* **Unity and Gratitude**: Feel part of something bigger and appreciate the small things.
* **Enhanced Intuitive Skills**: Tap into your inner psychic.
* **Empowerment**: Take control of your life and happiness.
**An Invitation to Remember**
This space is not about performance or perfection. It is not about doing more, achieving more, or becoming someone new.
It is about remembering.
Feeling.
Coming home.
To your body.
To your soul.
To the divine intelligence already within you.
Whether this is your first session or part of your deeper path, I welcome you with all my heart.
With love,
**Tracey Amoura**
@traceyamoura \| [www.essencerising.com](http://www.essencerising.com)
***Got questions?*** Connect with me on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/traceyamoura) or shoot an email to [kapbytracey@gmail.com](kapbytracey@gmail.com).
Catch up on my *previous* sessions on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@kapbytracey).
Want to know more about the event? Find all the details [here](https://essencerising.com/event/kap-toronto-mosaic-yoga-sterling-1pm-to-3pm-february-7).
Free - Franchise Canada Show Toronto - Winter 2026
You are the boss!!!!
Owning a Franchise is the easiest and safest way to own a successful business. Take the next step in your path to success by becoming a business owner.
**YOU CALL THE SHOTS! FIND THE BUSINESS THAT IS PERFECT FOR YOU!**
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/franchise-canada-show-toronto-winter-2026-tickets-1970577655815?aff=odeccpebemailcampaigns&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=ebcampaigns&utm_campaign=55029785&utm_term=ctabutton&mipa=ABIdvVuGtd_5dD08s0jeYBXUhm9APJ7del73cOZWN5NvhK0jh22FVhAiEmvMb-orQDch-jY_ZcF8mEbfRCNLiy80eRqwELIxTqdgl4DneWRBbb3hgo0QckSArQNURIBWMzDWpopNmZYjMLaQy2T7BB3VzxEQtDJp6D9CPGfjVdSjBWdUTM_IdNxcXTeB5ZIsnP0rwRxPkJ3vwQaiTc9x8MGZd5iZNKtexq-vcx04T1Geb1imiXqTESF94pFQtrfhQv6iCX_hq6vSCiEqVe7ae79NaAlAfSK4Yw
Improv For New Friends
Don't be disappointed if you don't see a bunch of people attending. I advertise this on multiple platforms and the class usually sells out.
Improv comedy uses several techniques to create laughter. These include, creating an atmosphere free of judgement, saying 'yes', active listening, being positive, putting your focus on others, and the importance of play and laughter.
Not coincidentally, these are the same things that happen to us naturally when we are bonding with another person.
In this class, we'll explore these techniques not with the goal of being funny, but with the goal of being people that other people want to be around.
The organizer, Ralph MacLeod, is a co-founder of two independent improv clubs in Toronto - Bad Dog Theatre and Social Capital Theatre. He's been teaching improv for over 30 years. He also teaches these same techniques to several organizations including UofT, Google, Kraft, Shopify and many, many more.
Please feel free to ask any questions you may have!
FAQs and Good To Know....
After every event, a group from this class sit down and have a drink together so be prepared to stay if you want! Of course, you don't HAVE to.
You also don't have to be single or bring a friend. The vibe of this class is much more 'making new friends' than a 'singles' mixer'.
We usually run to 8:15 so pay for extra parking!
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Data & Analytics Wednesday - Compensation Data
**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data**
Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics.
The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth.
The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical.
(note: we are back at Rev1 this month!)
**About Our Speaker**
[Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos.
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games!
The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime!
Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!
Philosophy of Friendship: What are the bases of "friendship"?
As you may or may not know--I didn't until late last year--Aristotle wrote extensively on "friendship" in the Nicomachean Ethics. After 69 years the concept of friendship still creates questions and uncertainty. I had close friends in high school and for a few years after high school but our interests diverged and people moved all over the country so it was hard to maintain connections.
* So if I/you haven't talked with a friend for several years, are you still friends? Are we friends who meet at Drunken Philosophy or Omnipresent Atheists?
* Can you be friends with someone with whom you have virulently divergent political views? Sartre and Camus could not.
* Aristotle regarded friendship as essential to a good life, not merely an added "bonus." Do you agree?
* In the Nicomachean Ethics (Books VIII and IX), he claims that wealth and power are meaningless without friends. Trump has wealth and power but seems to have no real friends, but wealth and power seem meaningful to him in perverted ways. Can you have meaning in your life without friends?
* Do men and women view and maintain friendships in different ways?
* Aristotle categorizes friendship into three types, based on what forms the bond:
* **Utility**: Based on mutual benefit, but this type is fragile and ends when the usefulness ceases.
* **Pleasure**: Based on shared enjoyment (e.g., humor, hobbies). Common among youth but fades as interests change.
* **Virtue (The "Complete" Friendship)**: Based on mutual respect for each other's character and goodness. You wish good for the other for their sake, not yours.
* **Key Principles of "True" (Virtuous) Friendship:**
* **Permanence**: Virtuous friendships last a lifetime whereas those based on utility and pleasure are fleeting.
* **Reciprocity**: Requires mutual goodwill; secret or unreciprocated affection does not qualify.
* **The "Second Self"**: A true friend is "another self"—their virtue helps you understand and improve yourself.
* **Time and Intimacy**: Deep ("complete") friendships are few, built on time and shared experiences.
* **Self-Love and Friendship:**
* Good friendship starts with being a friend to yourself.
* They distinguish shallow egoism (chasing honors) from real self-love (pursuing virtue).
* A virtuous person’s pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others.
* Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's character—a view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!
Columbus Chess Club
This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!
Humanist Community Celebrating Darwin Day
Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Hall Museum of Geology at The Ohio State University, will be presenting a program he has wanted to share with us for a long time: Plate Tectonics. His description of his program:
Continents on the move - Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents - it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and fossils are where they are. This talk examines the evidence for continental drift, why it was disbelieved, and explains how the more-encompassing theory of plate tectonics was developed and eventually proven. Dale is an energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining speaker and this will be another wonderful program by Dale. Hope to see you there!
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
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The formal presentation will start at noon
Free Seminar: How to Improve Your Self Confidence & Social Life
Come attend a free in-person seminar where you will find out why you:
-Feel isolated
-Can't express yourself openly
-Get nervous or anxious in front of people
-Run out of things to say or feel tongue-tied
-Feel introverted
-Don't feel comfortable in any social setting
-Can't make more friends
-Are shy and miss opportunities to connect in a meaningful way
And we cover what you can do about any one, some or all of the above.
This seminar is the weapon against loneliness, isolation and boredom, come join us!
COME TO THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE SECRETS TODAY
This seminar is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.
1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
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**®**, 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
Rob will lead this month's meeting in my absence.
Mark Vonder Haar




















