Radical Honesty

¡Bienvenidos al curso gratuito de meditación Sahaja Yoga en español! Sahaja Yoga es una práctica de meditación que nos permite alcanzar un estado de equilibrio general, tanto a nivel físico como emocional y espiritual. El objetivo central es alcanzar y mantener el estado de conciencia sin pensamientos o silencio mental. Con práctica regular de meditación podemos establecer este estado en nuestro interior. No es necesario llevar nada al curso y puedes vestirte de ropa normal. Después de la clase podemos tomar té y hay tiempo para preguntas y conversación. Este video te ayuda a llegar al centro de Sahaja Yoga de Kamppi: https://vimeo.com/199566137 ¡Bienvenidos! Más información sobre Sahaja Yoga: www.sahajayoga.es

*The program is designed for software students and enthusiasts under the age of 30.* Join us for an evening with **Sanket Joshi**, AI/ML Engineer and Developer Advocate, as he talks about **Local vs Cloud AI**. ​This event is open to people who are interested in AI, development tools, privacy, and practical ways to use different AI models. ​During the session, Sanket will compare local AI tools such as Ollama and LM Studio with cloud-based platforms like OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Claude, Gemini, and OpenRouter. ​You will get a clearer idea of when it is useful to run models locally, when cloud AI is a better choice, and how to decide what fits your own project or workflow. ​There will also be time for questions and a chance to network with other people interested in AI and technology. ​*Free entry, pizza and drinks included!* ​The event will be held in English. ​Spots are limited, so reserve your place early!

**FTMG & FGIQA Summer Picnic!** Welcome to our summer picnic, held in collaboration with the [Finnish Gaming Industry QA Meetup Group](https://www.meetup.com/finnish-game-industry-qa-meetup-group)! We will be having a casual get-together, no theme or speakers. Bring your own picnic blanket, snacks and drinks Feel free to come to network, discuss and enjoy the sun with us! Venue: Vanha Kirkkopuisto, Bulevardi, 00120 Helsinki In case of rain, the event will be most likely held at Bar Loose (Annakatu 21, 00100 Helsinki) **Warmly welcoming you all,** **Brgds FTMG & FGIQA organizers;** [Nina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninaperta/), [Szilard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/szellszilard/), [Jani,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jani-gronman/) [Jamina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaminapollanen/) and [Mikko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikko-paloheimo/)

You're welcome to join us for our film club featuring classic movies from all decades! After the screening, we'll gather somewhere nearby to discuss the film and share our appreciation for the art of cinema. -- This time our featured film is Ryan Coogler's Creed (yes, that's the weird sequel to Rocky), screening for free at Malja Outdoor Cinema: > ***Creed*** is a 2015 American [sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_film "Sports film") [drama film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drama_(film_and_television) "Drama (film and television)") directed by [Ryan Coogler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Coogler "Ryan Coogler"), who co-wrote the screenplay with [Aaron Covington](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Covington "Aaron Covington"). It is the seventh installment in the *[Rocky](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_(franchise) "Rocky (franchise)")*[ franchise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_(franchise) "Rocky (franchise)"), and serves as a [spin-off](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin-off_(media) "Spin-off (media)")/[sequel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standalone_sequel "Standalone sequel") to *[Rocky Balboa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Balboa_(film) "Rocky Balboa (film)")* (2006). It stars [Michael B. Jordan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_B._Jordan "Michael B. Jordan"), [Sylvester Stallone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvester_Stallone "Sylvester Stallone"), [Tessa Thompson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tessa_Thompson "Tessa Thompson"), [Phylicia Rashad](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phylicia_Rashad "Phylicia Rashad"), [Tony Bellew](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Bellew "Tony Bellew"), and [Graham McTavish](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_McTavish "Graham McTavish"). In the film, amateur boxer [Adonis Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adonis_Creed "Adonis Creed") (Jordan) is trained and mentored by [Rocky Balboa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Balboa "Rocky Balboa") (Stallone), the former rival turned friend of Adonis' father, [Apollo Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Creed "Apollo Creed"). > *Creed* had its premiere on November 19, 2015, at the [Regency Village Theater](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regency_Village_Theater "Regency Village Theater") in Los Angeles and was released in the United States on November 25, by [Warner Bros. Pictures](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Pictures "Warner Bros. Pictures"), to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the date of the opening scene in the [first film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky "Rocky"). It grossed $174.1 million worldwide and received widespread acclaim from critics[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creed_(film)#cite_note-13) who praised Coogler's direction, the screenplay, and acting performances. Among its accolades, it was selected by [National Board of Review](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Board_of_Review "National Board of Review") as one of the [top ten films of 2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Board_of_Review_Awards_2015#Top_10_Films "National Board of Review Awards 2015"), while Stallone won the [National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Board_of_Review_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor "National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor"), the [Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcast_Film_Critics_Association_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor "Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor"), and [Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor_%E2%80%93_Motion_Picture "Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture"), and was nominated for the [Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor "Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor"). The film was followed by *[Creed II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creed_II "Creed II")* (2018) and *[Creed III](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creed_III "Creed III")* (2023). The film is the first film in the franchise to have been produced by Stallone. This screening is free, so just show up and sit down to enjoy the movie with us. In case of rain, the movie will be screening inside the restaurant.

A warm space to write, connect, and spend some intentional time together. We start by gathering, chatting a little, and ordering a tea or coffee if you like. Then at **18:30** we take an hour to focus on our own writing. No phones, no chatting during the writing time — just a simple way to create momentum while being in the company of others. If you are noise sensitive, bring earplugs/headphones etc.. There’s no pressure to share your work unless you feel like it — you’re always welcome to keep things private. All kinds of writing are welcome: – Creative writing – Poetry – Journaling – Essays or academic work – Anything else Any language is welcome too. After the session, you’re welcome to stay, chat, and hang out for as long as you like. Come as you are, bring whatever you’re working on, and enjoy a supportive, easygoing atmosphere ✨ **Very welcome!**

Through music, stillness, breath, and subtle energetic activation, you are invited into a deep inner journey where the nervous system can unwind and the body can begin to express, release, remember, or simply rest. There is nothing to perform and nothing to force. You are held in a safe space where your inner process can unfold in its own rhythm. **Soft Return** is an invitation to come back to yourself softly, honestly, and exactly as you are. After session there is sharing, tea and fruits.

We organize retreats where people can reveal the mechanisms of their minds, connect with themselves, their potential and others. Are you interested to hear more about these events? Do you want to ask questions regarding the retreats? This evening is for you! We open a space in Bokvillan for you to meet the retreat facilitators, discuss openly, listen and ask questions if you want to. See you there!

Join us on **Fridays, 18:00 - 19:30** at **Lapinlahden Lähde** for a free session where we’ll explore the topic of the week - **Being Assertive**. After 19:30, you're welcome to hang out with us. Depending on what the group decides, we sometimes: \- stay in\, enjoy tea and cookies and play board games \- go out for dinner or order food\, feel free to bring your meal \- Just engage in deep conversations ✅ Your **RSVP counts as your registration**, we expect you to **honour it**. 🤝 All conversations are confidential. What’s shared, stays in the group. 🌿 Small group, big heart: Everyone gets a chance to share. 🧘‍♀️ Come comfy, come curious. 💧 Bring water. Skip heavy meals & caffeine. 📍 **Tallipääty, Lapinlahdenpolku 8, Helsinki** (Through the gate, first door on the left!) **Kind reminder:** Last-minute cancellations or no-shows mean others miss out. To keep it fair, repeated cases may result in losing the spot in future sessions. If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms: IG: [instagram.com/miitti1](http://instagram.com/miitti1) Facebook: [facebook.com/miitti1](http://facebook.com/miitti1) Web: [lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti](http://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti) Whatsapp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!

Welcome to join our Sahaja Yoga meditation meetings in English! The meetings are free of charge and you can just show up. The group consists of people of different ages and nationalities who have been meditating different periods of time. Newcomers are welcome at any time. We normally sit on chairs or on pillows on the floor, so there is no need to bring a mat and you can wear normal clothes. Meditation means mental silence or thoughtless awareness. You are present here and now, but your mind is not bombarded by thoughts from the past or the future. In this state, you feel peace and joy, which are the essential elements of the present moment. With regular practice of meditation, it is possible to establish this state within us. The group is lead by volunteers who are experienced and can offer guidance to get you started. We give a short introduction to the meditation and after that we do meditation exercises. We also give tips on how to meditate at home. After the meditation class, we have a cup of tea and there is time for questions. Welcome! We hope to see you in our meditation meetings! This video helps you to find the Kamppi Sahaja Yoga center: https://vimeo.com/199566137 More information about Sahaja Yoga meditation: www.discoversahajayoga.org (in English) www.jooga.org (in Finnish) www.sahajayoga.ru (in Russian) www.sahajayoga.es (in Spanish) Guided online meditations to support your meditation practice at home: www.wemeditate.com

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday June 30th from 7-10 pm EST at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new ones! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

Open Shelter has teamed up again with Red White and Boom! Friday, July 3rd & we are looking for volunteers to run the event’s alcohol booths. Proceeds from sales go to the Open Shelter’s organization. There are two available shifts: 12-6p & 5-11p. There will be an ipad-like device to process transactions in addition to cash. Everything will be in bottles or cans, so transactions should be very easy. Must be 21+. There are multiple beverage stations along the Civic Center Bridge. The stations are covered and also have beverage trucks next to them, so volunteers can cool off in the trucks. As far as parking, it is suggested those who are coming from the east use the Columbus Commons Garage, and those from the west use the Belle Street Garage. Harry from the Open Shelter will be your contact. (614)562-2169 mailto:harry@theopenshelter.org More information about the event: https://redwhiteandboom.org/ More information about the organization: https://theopenshelter.org/

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

Join us for a fun and relaxing brunch at Carfagna’s! Come enjoy delicious Italian food, great conversation, and a chance to connect with other amazing women in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re new to the group or a familiar face, we’d love to see you there. Please RSVP early so we can plan seating. Looking forward to a great brunch together!

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.

Let’s meet and discuss John Updike's Rabbit, Run, the first in his series of four novels following the life, hopes, and disappointments of former local basketball star, Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, as he fitfully confronts and evades adulthood.