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Hello dear tennis enthusiast. Every Friday morning we meet up for our “Adult tennis group sessions” in Zurich. It is open for both women and men. You will train in groups of max 4 players per 1 court Level: 11am - Medium Level Group Fee : 70 CHF per person (all included) Monthly payments are preffered, this way you have guaranteed booked slot for the whole month. We train on nice clay courts at TA Frauental during the summer and winter season. To Book your spot please send payment via Twint in advance min. 48 hrs before the event starts - Twint number is +41 78 257 75 42 (feel free to message me for more info via Whatsapp on +41 78 257 75 42) Cancellation policy: Please notify me at least 48 hrs before the start of our training session, so I can find a replacement for you, if replacement not found you can invite your friend to take your slot otherwise you lose the fee. If you want to improve your tennis game, JOIN us and lets train together. See you on the court!

We are currently playing in a regular group of 12 players at higher intermediate/advanced level. Your registrations here will first be on the waiting list and when confirmed, payment is to be made by twint to secure your spot for participation. There is a charge of Chf 22 per person. That is inclusive of feather shuttles. Place of event - Schumacher Sport Center, Am Stadtrand 46, Dübendorf. Court no. 10, 11 & 12

Ohne Vorkenntnisse / Solo-Anmeldung möglich Kursstart: Freitag 09. Januar 2026 Kursdauer: 09. Januar - 20. Februar 26 (7 MAL) Kurszeit: 21 - 23h Leitung: Anina & Chiara Kurskosten pro Person: CHF 280.- / 14h Anmeldung unter: [https://salsarica.ch/kurse/bachata-kizomba.html](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsalsarica.ch%2Fkurse%2Fbachata-kizomba.html%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwWmdsNkJVWG5oamxTWTFUaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6cOjqPNMSGxQaLjCC8cT7TBbe6ol_o-VLh1Qdl9-6byJfDqzE9ELY8BO8jTQ_aem_pYJviGIsqu9hQwg60_-KZQ&h=AT3zW0fUMxIoMEA8WxNbNNOw1o6VR9LAn9WGoaS3U_AGmM4LPHA7PHHIOwE_dl5zlBZRQh83DKxjQfZ3MF5Vx4QRHcKwCZ5d0RQ47aXHCT0qw2v3jZHCoH4CbsdkkuA4IHcF4LXqDs8TevcqzNXrpQ&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT1lBGQpq-eVj0Thr7ZzykwB_oux0O_yNo1rCT_Hgy4vMMV7TFC0Pm_3jF8SbcFFRn-X3iKQ-WKiXeapqEDpO0SH_OJAVHeX8vowF08ZQc_FQvN9F8uBMw9jtnTIsPT1YzdgNhBOZV06y1Iu2BPgngLs38oG--SecHs) Wir freuen uns auf euch! Ergänzende Infos: Möchtest du in die leidenschaftliche Welt des Bachata eintauchen? Dieser Kurs lädt dich ein, die romantische und sinnliche Seite des Tanzes kennenzulernen – ganz ohne Vorkenntnisse! Gemeinsam entdecken wir die Grundschritte, fließende Bewegungen und den Ausdruck, der Bachata so besonders macht. Du brauchst keinen Partner – Soloanmeldung ist möglich, und wir sorgen für eine angenehme, offene Atmosphäre, in der du dich wohlfühlst und Spaß hast. Lass dich von der Musik mitreißen, entwickle ein Gefühl für Rhythmus und lerne, deine Emotionen durch Tanz zu zeigen. Dieser Workshop ist perfekt für alle, die den Tanz der Liebe entdecken möchten – egal, ob du Anfänger bist oder einfach nur Spaß an sinnlicher Bewegung hast.

Freitags, 10:00–10:40 Uhr, 23. Jan–27. März 2026, Kadampa Meditationszentrum Schweiz, Mirabellenstrasse 1, 8048 Zürich-Altstetten, 7.50CHF, https://www.kadampa.ch/freitag-morgen-meditation/ Gönn dir eine 40-minütige Atemmeditation mit einfühlsamen Erklärungen, die dir hilft, zur Ruhe zu kommen und neue Energie zu tanken. Spüre, wie dein Geist klarer wird, sich innere Anspannung löst und du dich leichter fühlst. Diese Meditation ist die perfekte Gelegenheit, dich bewusst mit dir selbst zu verbinden und den Übergang ins Wochenende achtsam zu gestalten. Die geführten Meditationen sind Drop-In-Kurse – eine Anmeldung ist nicht erforderlich. Komm einfach vorbei, geniesse die wohltuende Atmosphäre und starte deinen Freitagmorgen voller Gelassenheit.

A 1:1 Reiki journey where you receive focused healing, intuitive guidance, and space to reconnect with your inner flow.

### Daily Evening Meditation ##### For all peace lovers and others, for beginners and advanced meditators. We love silence. We meditate with our eyes open—or closed, if you prefer. Come and enjoy the powerful vibrations of peace. We are happy to offer guided meditation upon request. **Welcome—join the wave of peace!** [www.brahmakumaris.ch](www.brahmakumaris.ch)

Hello dear Challengers, if you wish to join the Limmat swim and strengthen your body, join me to that swim. I will give you a short introduction on the "why" you should do it and then you will tell me if you want to do it. I am a trained lifeguard (SLRG), I did also the Hypothermia Module and I am swimming in the cold since 2015. Take with you all the necessary to swim, flip/flop, safe buoy (something like the orange donut here below, if you have it) and a Thermos. https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/a/7/5/600_466843637.jpeg See you there! Massimo ps: Limmat temperature https://www.zh.ch/de/umwelt-tiere/wasser-gewaesser/messdaten/wassertemperaturen.html

**Czy doświadczasz jednego lub więcej objawów?** * Obniżony nastrój i brak energii * Problemy ze snem * Gonitwa myśli i niepoków * Napięciowe bóle głowy albo ból brzucha ze stresu? * Niskie libido * Rozdrażnienie **Na tym wprowadzającym warsztacie:** **Zrozumiesz** Emocje żyją w naszym ciele w równym stopniu co w naszym umyśle. Na warsztacie dowiesz się więcej na temat związku stresu, depresji czy lęków z fizycznymi dolegliwościami, takimi jak trudności z zasypianiem. **Poćwiczysz** Nauczymy się prostych ćwiczeń, które pomogą ci wyjść z głowy i lepiej poczuć ciało i emocje w nim żyjące. To nie są ćwiczenia fitness tylko nauka czucia i wyrażania emocji przez ciało. Praktyki są wynikiem ponad 20 lat pracy Aleksandra Lowena z pacjentami terapeutycznymi. **Wyregulujesz** Jednym z celów ćwiczeń somatycznych jest regulacja emocji i poprawa samopoczucia. Dążymy do tego, żeby czuć się spokojniej i mieć więcej energii. Jeśli będziesz regularnie wykonywać ćwiczenia poprawi się twój nastrój i samopoczucie. **Ćwiczenia lowenowskie: czego się spodziewać?** Metoda Lowena, zwana Analizą Bioenergetyczną to metoda psychoterapii przez ciało stosowana od lat 50. XX wieku. Jej twórca, psychiatra i terapeuta Alexander Lowen inspirował się klasyczną psychoanalizą Freuda i w oparciu o prace Wilhelma Reicha stworzył własną szkołę terapii psychodynamicznej. W tej metodzie terapii łączymy rozmowę z uważnością na sygnały z ciała oraz wyrażaniem emocji przez ruch i ekspresję. Metoda jest stale rozwijana i unowocześniana, czerpie m.in. z teorii przywiązana, wiedzy o systemie nerwowym czy traumie. Poza indywidualną terapią popularne są również grupy i warsztaty ćwiczeń lowenowskich. Mają one charakter rozwojowy i mogą być stosowane przez osoby zdrowe a także uzupełniająco przez osoby w terapii “mówionej” (po uzgodnieniu z terapeut/ką). **Twoja prowadząca:** Anka Grzywacz jest doradczynią bioenergetyczną (metody Lowena) SGfBA, po dwuletnim szkoleniu w Niemczech. Obecnie kontynuuje na IV roku szkolenie z psychoterapii ciała (analiza bioenergetyczna, metoda Lowena). Należy do International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis. Swoją pracę poddaje regularnej superwizji. Ponadto Anka ma bogate doświadczenie i 1,5 roku szkolenia w zakresie prowadzenia warsztatów (Szkoła Warsztatu i Treningu Psychologicznego INTRA w Warszawie). Jest również seksuolożką. **Informacje praktyczne:** * Przytulne studio w pobliżu przystanku Triemli. * Mała grupa maksymalnie 7 osób (wszyscy bez względu na płeć). * Warsztaty otwarte dla wszystkich bez względu na płeć. Wiek od 18 lat. * Studio ma utrudnienia dostępu (można do niego wejść tylko po schodkach w dół). **Przeciwwskazania:** * Ciąża. * Historia epizodów psychotycznych lub przyjmowanie leków przeciwpsychotycznych. * Osoby przyjmujące leki przeciwdepresyjne mogą uczestniczyć w warsztatach, ale tylko wtedy, gdy czują się wystarczająco stabilne. Sugeruję najpierw skonsultować się z terapeut/ką lub psychiatrą. Praca somatyczna w grupie może być cennym uzupełnieniem psychoterapii opartej na rozmowie, pod warunkiem, że czujesz się stabilnie. * Wrażliwość na hałas, tupanie (niektóre osoby uwalniają emocje, wydając głośne dźwięki, niektóre ćwiczenia obejmują tupanie lub kopanie). * Jeśli masz inne poważne schorzenia lub przyjmujesz silne leki, proszę najpierw porozmawiaj z lekarzem lub wyślij mi wiadomość w celu wstępnej oceny. Tu opinia jednej z klientek: *“Miałam przyjemność pracować z Anką podczas sesji ćwiczeń somatycznych i jestem pod ogromnym wrażeniem jej wiedzy i podejścia. Od samego początku spokojne i intuicyjne wskazówki Anki sprawiły, że poczułam się całkowicie swobodnie. Starannie dostosowała sesję do moich potrzeb, udzielając jasnych instrukcji i tworząc bezpieczne, sprzyjające środowisko, które pozwoliło mi się całkowicie zrelaksować i połączyć z moim ciałem. Głębokie zrozumienie zasad somatycznych przez Ankę było oczywiste, a jej umiejętność delikatnego prowadzenia mnie przez każdy ruch sprawiła, że poczułam się bardziej świadoma, ugruntowana i jakby młodsza. Gorąco polecam Ankę wszystkim, którzy chcą zgłębiać ćwiczenia somatyczne lub pogłębiać połączenie między umysłem a ciałem"* **Bilety:** Podana cena to 62 CHF, została tak podana, żebym mogła wziąć na siebie prowizję systemu rezerwacyjnego. Pełna cena przy kasie wyniesie ok. 65 CHF. Bilety są bezzwrotne. Jeśli się rozchorujesz i przedstawisz zaświadczenie lekarskie, mogę przepisać Cię na podobny warsztat w kolejnych miesiącach. Ilość zapisów może nie odzwierciedlać rzeczywistości, gdyż warsztaty są ogłaszane w kilku miejscach. Obowiązuje zasada "kto pierwszy, ten lepszy" (w przypadku rezerwacji ponad limit obowiązuje lista oczekujących, w razie potrzeby zostanie zaproponowany dodatkowy termin lub zwrot wpłaty).

Start 2026 the right way — by making new friends. 🎉 Join us for an exciting fast-friending event! Whether you’re new to the city or simply looking to grow your circle, this is your chance to connect, laugh, and have a great time with amazing people. **You will need to buy a ticket for attending -** [https://zurich7thfeb.eventbrite.co.uk](https://zurich7thfeb.eventbrite.co.uk) \*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account. TICKETS:- Early bird - CHF 10 Regular ticket - CHF 15 Cash at the meetup - If you have not purchased your ticket in advance then you can pay CHF 20 per person in cash on the day of the meetup to Daryna (Please bring exact change) 'Fast friending' is our fun and quick way to help you make new connections quickly with both ladies and gentlemen. These are people in the age group of 21 and 35 and so you will be on a similar wavelength. Naturally you can always choose who to speak with based on your preference! **Here’s how our Fast Friending works:-** \- We will meet at 7\.00 and have time to get settle down and get a drink\. \- From about 7\.30 to 8\.30 we will run the fast friending system\. Half of the group \(mixed gender\) will stay in a fixed place and the other half of the group \(mixed gender\) will be asked to rotate\. During these intervals\, each pair of people will get the opportunity to talk to each other\. \- Daryna will be hosting the evening and she will organize the fast friending process\. She will indicate when you should move to the next person\. \- From 8\.30 onwards we will stop the system and people will have to chance go chat and interact with those they have met as well as others\. If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. Daryna will help you meet other members in a small group and help you settle down and get comfortable. \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 25 to 40 age group\. \- Our evenings are not about 'dating' or for 'romantic' connections\. 'Fast friending' is NOT 'Speed dating'\. 'Fast friending' is designed to help members meet other like minded ladies and gents\. It is about new friendships and connections\. Naturally\, new friendships can lead to dating or romantic connections\, but that is not our focus\. Why do we have tickets? 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.** Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing ](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing) How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs) How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI) Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8) Member feedback - [https://youtu.be/bF_oxrWGqus?si=8ewukkeawt1N12nm](https://youtu.be/bF_oxrWGqus?si=8ewukkeawt1N12nm)

Leiden Sie unter einem oder mehreren der folgenden Symptome? 🌿 Traurigkeit und Energielosigkeit 🌿 Überforderung und Stress 🌿 Schlafstörungen Probieren Sie somatische Übungen aus, um den Kopf freizukriegen und Ihre Emotionen zu regulieren! Hierbei handelt es sich nicht um ein Fitnessprogramm, sondern um eine Körper-Geist-Übung. Bioenergetische Übungen wurden in den 1950er Jahren von dem Psychiater und Therapeuten Alexander Lowen erfunden, der von der klassischen Psychoanalyse beeinflusst war, aber das Gefühl hatte, dass etwas fehlte – der Körper. Der Körper reagiert auf Stress und Traumata mit Anspannung, die sogar schmerzhaft sein kann. Wir fühlen uns steif und von unseren Gefühlen getrennt, sogar taub. Die Bewegungen sind einfach und sollen Ihnen helfen, Ihre Gefühle zu verstehen und zu regulieren. Dadurch können Sie besser mit Stress, Angst oder schlechter Stimmung umgehen. Nehmen Sie mit mir am nächsten Workshop für bioenergetische Übungen in Zürich teil! Wir treffen uns in einem gemütlichen Studio in der Nähe des Bahnhofs Triemli. Die Teilnehmerzahl ist auf 7 Personen begrenzt. Dieses Seminar findet in Hochdeutsch statt. Sie erhalten eine Stunde Theorie plus zwei Stunden sanfte Übungen und Gruppendiskussionen. Betrachten Sie es als einen Workshop zum Aufbau Ihrer eigenen mentalen Belastbarkeit, den Sie in Momenten der Traurigkeit, Überforderung oder Stress nutzen können. **Hinweis:** Wenn Sie in der Vergangenheit psychotische Episoden hatten oder Schwierigkeiten haben, mit Wut umzugehen, ist der Workshop möglicherweise nicht das Richtige für Sie. Eine individuelle Therapie ist besser. Wenn Sie antipsychotische Medikamente einnehmen, ist der Workshop ebenfalls nicht das Richtige für Sie. Wenn Sie an Epilepsie leiden, ist der Workshop ebenfalls nicht das Richtige für Sie. Wenn Sie schwanger sind, sollten Sie einige Monate warten, bis das Baby auf der Welt ist. Wenn Sie sehr geräuschempfindlich sind, beachten Sie bitte, dass die TeilnehmerInnen während dieser Workshops manchmal schreien, um ihre Emotionen auszudrücken. Depressionen oder viele andere psychische Probleme sind keine Kontraindikationen, aber für den Workshop sollten Sie sich stabil fühlen (mit Medikamenten und/oder Therapie). Diese Übungen können eine gute Ergänzung zur reinen Gesprächstherapie sein, aber am besten sprechen Sie zuerst mit Ihrem Therapeuten oder Psychiater. Wenn Sie Zweifel haben, schreiben Sie mir eine Nachricht zu Ihrer speziellen Situation. Hinweis zum Ticket: Der sichtbare Preis beträgt 62 CHF, und der endgültige Preis beim Bezahlen liegt bei etwa 65 CHF. Ich habe den sichtbaren Preis reduziert, da dies die einzige Möglichkeit für mich ist, die Reservierungsgebühren zu übernehmen.

Welcome to the Competitive Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Players are accepted into the session based on skill suitability. This session is for experienced players looking for quality games. Play is focused on doubles with a competitive mindset and consistent rallies. You should be comfortable smashing, return smashes and keeping up a moderate tempo throughout the session. New players and those who are new to badminton are welcome to join the PM Session (Open Level Play). Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

This group will have **two or three instructors**, making it possible to split the group depending on what interests and progress level each student has. Freestyle (tricks, jumps, rails, park) learned correctly minimizes risk, and avoids a lot of the worst falls early on if you get the right information and have someone to catch you on your first attempts. In this group we welcome people from different stages of progression, and focus on specific fundamentals starting from edge control and switch riding (For those less experienced with it) up to rails and boxes in the park (for those less experienced in park). This is a 'more feedback' style of group, where things will go slower so that you can systematically repeat the fundamentals. You'll have the option to practice either in the park or on the slopes. To make the most of it, please enjoy the group dynamic where we stay close together, and choose certain adaptations on the fundamentals to practice together. ### Prerequisites * At a minimum, you should at least be comfortable with 'breaking' turns (i.e. turning then slowing down, then the next turn and slowing down again, and so on). * To participate in park, you should have solid edge control (for example, be able to handle flat sections by holding an edge).

Welcome to the Open Level Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 12:15 to 13:45 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Open to players of all skill levels. This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus. Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players. Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

**Mit Frohsinn und Zuversicht das Leben gestalten — Ängste, Stress- und Überforderungsgefühle überwinde** **Ablauf:** Kennenlernen: 9.00 4 Module: 9.15- 11.00, 11.30 – 13.00 13.00 - 15.00 Mittagessen 5.00 – 16.30, 17.00 – 18.30 **Beschreibung** Leider fühlen sich viele Menschen vom Leben so stark überfordert oder sogar gestresst, dass sie sich nur von einer Auszeit ein wenig Erholung versprechen. Wie ist es möglich, im Alltag frohsinnig sein zu können und zuversichtlich durchs Leben zu gehen? Wie kann es sein, dass Menschen trotz – oder gerade wegen – vieler Aufgaben meistens beglückt und erfüllt von den vielen freundschaftlichen und erkenntnisreichen Erlebnissen zu Bett gehen? Sind das Glückspilze oder wie haben sie diese innere Haltung entwickeln können? Wie kann das eigentlich möglich sein, dass neugierige und weltoffene Säuglinge und Kleinkinder, weitgehend ohne erkennbare Stressgefühle und Freizeitwünschen wochen- und monatelang unaufhörlich motorisch schwierigste Kunststücke entwickeln, ständig neue Menschen in verschiedensten Gefühlslagen kennenlernen, unaufhörlich Gegen-stände mit Händen und Mund untersuchen, mit Krabbeln Muskelgruppen trainieren und mit grösstem Aufwand sprechen und laufen lernen? Anstatt gegen solche Zumutungen zu protestieren, zeigen sie Freude daran, wenn andere sich dabei mitfreuen. Warum gelingt es vielen schon bald nicht mehr, den Alltag mit Interesse und Frohsinn zu meistern und zuversichtlich durchs Leben zu gehen? Wie kommt es dazu, dass nach und nach so viele Ängste entstehen, sogar Stress- und Überforderungsgefühle, auch bei selbst gewählten Berufs- und Freizeitaktivitäten, ja sogar in der Kindererziehung, in Freund- und Partnerschaften? Dahinter stehen unverstandene Gefühlsüberzeugungen, maladaptive Lebensstrategien und Irrtümer in den Lebenszielen, was zu Selbstzweifeln, Unruhe, Rückzug und Nervosität führen kann. An diesem Seminar kann man erfahren, wie man die unbewusste Lebenslogik verstehen lernen. Wir freuen uns auf einen frohsinnigen, gefühlsverbundenen gemeinsamen Tag.

**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)

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!

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!

This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!

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 Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

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

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