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The latest & greatest C++ features talk : Jason Turner
Hello Everyone,
**Please Note: The meeting has changed its start time from 19:00 to 20:00 due to an overbooking at the venue. The talk will go on until 22:00. If anyone has a suggestion for a bar nearby, then maybe people can meet there beforehand.**
For this meetup, we are happy to welcome Jason Turner, who will be visiting Ireland at that time. Very generously, Jason will take this opportunity to talk to us about a C++ topic of his choosing on the day.
Jason needs no introduction. If you are into C++, chances are you have encountered his work as the host of the Weekly C++ video series and the CppCast, his "C++ Best Practices" repository, or any of his other projects and contributions to the community.
All of which can be found on his website https://articles.emptycrate.com/about.html
The great folks at Anseo are graciously letting us use their upstairs room again. You are all very welcome !
See you then.
25's - 45's Scuba Dive š¬š Course (PADI) For First Timers.
š First timers who are interested in doing their first Open Water Scuba dive š¬course, please RSVP and I will send you the contact information about the scuba dive course and dive master's details. There will be other people on this course besides people from this meetup.
There are different course dates, so RSVP and you can choose another date if you wish. The cost of this PADI Scuba Dive course is about 650 euros or so and it is a part time course. The duration is over about a month or so.
https://www.padi.com/
https://youtu.be/kvmgy4XsqrU
This (PADI) scuba dive course is also a legal qualification requirement for scuba divers. The first dives will be in a large swimming pool 5m deep. If you like you can also do a pool try dive to see how you go before you start your dive course. You will be shown how to use scuba diving equipment. This PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:
* Knowledge Development (online, home study or in a classroom ) to understand basic principles of scuba diving (5 modules)
* Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills (5 pool training dives).
* Open Water Dives to review your skills and explore (4 open water dives).
* Once you become a PADI qualified scuba diver you can do open water boat dives and weekend Atlantic sea boat dives and or Fyords boat scuba dives trips will be avaliable to you around Ireland and overseas.
## **Course Schedule (3-Week Format)**
### **Week One**
**7:00 pm ā 9:00 pm:** Induction, equipment orientation, safety briefing
**9:00 pm ā 10:00 pm:** Confined Water Session 1
### **Week Two**
**7:00 pm ā 9:00 pm:** Knowledge Development + skills briefing
**9:00 pm ā 10:00 pm:** Confined Water Session 2
### **Week Three**
**7:00 pm ā 9:00 pm:** Knowledge Development + final review
**9:00 pm ā 10:00 pm:** Confined Water Session 3
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After your pool training, you're ready for your **two open-water dives.**
People use Sea swimming for its healing salt properties,it washes viruses, bacteria and cleanse your skin amongst other things due to the sea salt content. There has been a large increase in people going swimming these last years. Scuba diving also refreshes your mind like hiking to start a new fresh day and a new work week. Anyone thinking about doing scuba diving this would be a good starting point for you.
As usual this is a sporting event, so when you RSVP and attend this course, every person is directly responsible for their own health and saftey and accept full responsibilty.
To find out more, please RSVP and I will send you the Dive Master Contact Details.š³š¬š
Lower & Upper Beginners: Tennis Lesson ((ā¬20 Revolut Prepay for 7pm: 30/06)
If youāve played for more than a few months and can maintain a consistent rally, please join this lesson š¾
Lessons work on a pay as you go system with each lesson costing ā¬20 with your sixth lesson free, making it ā¬100 for 6 lessons that can attend occasionally or weeklyā¦
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NEXT STEPS:
1 - SEND PAYMENT via Revolut
https://revolut.me/liam_ellis
2 - Send the lesson date and time in your payment message on Revolut or via WhatsApp
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ā ļø IF PAYMENT IS NOT SENT, your place may be given to someone on the waitlistā¦
REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE up to 48 hours before a session - but to qualify: first cancel on Meetup and then WhatsApp me to confirm you have done so on timeā¦
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Also, if you havenāt already join my group lessons WhatsApp group at the link below š
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CKXCPrOmQIcDepGYCZYZXu
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For more info on lessons, prices and equipment that you can borrow for free, click the link below š
Www.Ellistennisdublin.Com/info
Change Your Negative Thoughts And Gain True Happiness | Free Lecture
### š Are you mostly a pessimist?
š Do problems pile up faster than you can handle?
š£ Feeling overwhelmed or stuck?
Negative thoughts arenāt something weāre born with ā
they develop over time through experiences and upbringing.
They *can* be changed.
#### š How do you shake it off? How do you turn it around?
The good news: **there *is* a way forward**, and this lecture shows the first steps.
#### š§ Understand the Mind
Learn what your subconscious mind actually does ā
why some feelings stick, and why certain thoughts keep coming back.
#### šÆ Regain Control
Discover practical actions that help you shift your emotions
and move toward genuine happiness.
#### š Change Your Negative Thoughts And Gain True Happiness
This isnāt a āsit-and-listenā lecture.
Itās an **interactive exploration** of your own mind and how it works.
#### Why Should You Be There?
### š¹ Discover the Source
Understand which part of your mind holds onto negative experiences
and how it influences your mood today.
### š¹ Go Beyond āThink Positiveā
Find out why positivity alone doesnāt fix things ā
and what key element most people overlook.
### š¹ Learn Practical Tools
Walk away with techniques you can apply **immediately**
to lighten emotional burdens.
### š¹ Gain a New Perspective
See yourself and others with more clarity, understanding, and balance.
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**Reserve your seat today!**
šļø *Tuesday, 30 June 2026 ā 7 PM*
š *Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin*
Firhouse Road, Dublin D24 CX39
Park Games Social: Badminton, Frisbee & Picnic: Bushy Park
Join us for a relaxed evening of badminton and picnic vibes in Bushy Park šøšæ
Arrival is flexible from 19:00. Weāll play some casual badminton, frisbee and hang out while enjoying the sunshine together. āļø
Bring snacks or drinks for the picnic if youād like.
DM me for the exact location in the park on the day.
Thereās a ā¬5 host contribution, payable by Revolut or cash. This helps cover the time involved in organising, hosting, and keeping the group running.
Sangha Night
Sangha (or 'spiritual community') Night is a chance for those practicing meditation and Buddhism to come together. The evening usually consists of a period of meditation, a talk about Buddhism and a Puja after a short tea-break.
**Practical details:**
The night will start at 7pm sharp so arrive a little early to ensure a punctual start.
**7 pm** ā Meditation
**7.25 pm** ā Talk with Questions and Answers
**8.10 pm** ā Tea-Break
**8.30 pm** ā Puja
**9.15 pm** ā Finish
This event is for:
* Sangha members both new and long-standing.
* Meditators or Buddhists with some experience who want to visit the Dublin Buddhist Centre for the first time.
* Those totally new to meditation or Buddhism who want to jump in at the deep-end.
Each month there will be an overarching theme, and each week will be a Buddhist Talk on some aspect of that theme.
All our Sangha Nights are led by members of the Triratna Buddhist Order. No need to book in advance, just show up before one of the sessions. On a donation basis.
Go Figure, Life Drawing at Studio 10, Dublin 2
Life Drawing Session, Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm and Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio, with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels, drawing boards, all art materials and tea and coffee included.
All levels of experience and or confidence (or lack of) are welcome!
50e for one session or 250 for six
Small groups to allow for 2m per participant
Bookings are confirmed on payment, and can be done by bank transfer, card over the phone or Revolut.
0863514303 or studio10dublin@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
Reason Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
š Silent Reading & Socialising šŗ
## Details
The title of the event is a paradox! Read in silence and then discuss with like-minded folks! :-)
š **How does this work?**
We will meet in the Bartley's Restaurant area from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM for silent reading and followed up by discussion. **During silent reading, you're expected to remain silent and read.** Please bring your headphones and refrain from the discussion during the first one hour in the area.
š„ **Socialising**
After an hour, at 8:15 PM, we'll discuss and socialize about the book you're reading. We highly encourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations with fellow book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading recommendations are often the highlight of the event!
Feel free to join at any point during the event.
The event is indoors, hopefully, we can continue the tradition of the silent reading in the winter!
**š Helpful Tips and Notes**
* Bring headphones to block out surrounding noise
* I will post a comment on the event page when I arrive to indicate where we're seated, so everyone can find us
* If you prefer to skip the silent reading, you can join directly at the bar at 8:15 PM
ā ļø**Something Happened?**
If something unpleasant happened to you, it may happen to others. It may be small but don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Looking forward to meeting you all š
Let's Be Honest Together (Outdoor @ Merrion Square Park)
ā ļø WEATHER DEPENDANT: we might cancel depending on the weather forecast. Please check the event 90 minutes in advance, for updates.
1. New Location: Outdoors in Merrion Square park, near the picnic tables in the middle of the park.
2. Start time: 7:30PM
This event has a different topic each time and includes a variety of interactive exercises. It's an engaging and creative way to express ourselves, and connect with how others think, feel and deal with life. We will aim to provide a supportive and safe environment and open up about our lives freely.
A lot of times we don't talk about what we are really going through because we are worried of what people might think of us. This causes us to bottle things up, feel disconnected with the people around us or feel ashamed of ourselves.
Anything you share in the session is confidential and shall not be disclosed outside of the room.
Please only RSVP if you intend to come and change your RSVP to 'No' if you are not going to be able to attend.
**PRICE**: 5⬠to cover costs (Revolut/Cash/Paypal). Please pay the fee after the event.
**TIME**: We will start at 19:30 and finish at 21:00. Please be on time, to respect the event and other members in the group.
**LOCATION: Merrion Square Park, near picnic tables.**
**NOTE**: For some exercises we will sit on the ground, so please bring a picnic mat or something to sit on.
\*\*Keep in touch with us: \*\*[https://activesocialconnections.com](https://activesocialconnections.com/)
š Books & Social šø
šReading books and discussing them are two distinct experiences! Conversations about books and sharing insights help us better appreciate literature and enrich our lives.
Let's grab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and discuss books we're currently reading or have recently enjoyedāwhether poetry, fiction, or non-fiction. Bring your physical book or e-reader.
There's no formal structure or agendaājust books and good conversation.š¬
It's a perfect place to get book recommendations and rediscover your reading momentum if you've hit a slump. We welcome readers of all backgrounds and interests!
ā ļø**Something Happened?**
If something unpleasant happened to you, it may happen to others. Even if it seems minor, don't hesitate to reach out to me.
š **How to find us?**
* When I reach the venue, I'll leave a comment in the meetup where the group is seated. Normally, the booking is in my name, so you can ask the staff for the group.
* If you're unable to find us, leave a comment in the meetup page. I'll be able to guide you.
We highly encourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations with fellow book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading recommendations are often the highlight of the event!
As an organizer, I'm always looking for feedback about the event and suggestions for new events, so feel free to suggest ideas to me. š”
I look forward to seeing you all! š
!!SATURDAY!! Dublin Korean Culture @ Drunken Fish !!SATURDAY!!
SATURDAY MEET UP
Let's mingle with anybody and everybody who's simply interested in Korean or Irish culture. This is a group for anyone looking to get out and about, meet new people, socialise and enjoy a night out. It will be for all to have loads of craic. Looking forward to seeing old and new faces.
**For this week** **we have booked a table for us upstairs in the name of Dublin Korean Culture Meet Up. When entering the restaurant please ask for our group.**
Our aim is to create a friendly, sociable and safe way for people to meet and discuss Korean and Irish culture. If you been made to feel uncomfortable or have seen inappropriate behaviour at a meet up then please contact one of our organisers in confidence.
\*\*\* PLEASE CLICK ON ATTEND IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO \*\*\*
Photo Credit: Nezaket via Pexels
It is not necessary to buy food, but if you don't please buy at least one drink as restaurants have had a hard time during the pandemic.
\*\*\* This meetup is for adults only (18+) except where accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (proof of status e.g. court documents may be requested) \*\*\*
How to get to the meet up:
*LUAS* \- the Drunken Fish is right next to the Mayor Square \- NCI Luas stop on the red line
*DART/Irish Rail* \- Dublin Connolly is probably the easiest station for most people\, but the Docklands station is also close
*PARKING* \- the carpark for the National College of Ireland \(NCI\) is probably the most convenient and only charges 5 euro for the whole evening after 5\.30pm
Meetup details below:
New faces welcome!! Bring your ģ¹źµ¬ too.
[Place] Drunken Fish Restaurant/Bar, The Excise Building, Mayor Street Lower, IFSC, Dublin 1
[Hosts] Caoimhe, Jay, Eileen, Saksham and Stephen
Please contact us using the below details if you have any questions or trouble finding us.
[Organiser contact]
Bobbie: Instagram: GoodMoodFoodInsta
Tim: (WhatsApp: 085 718 5658)
\*Bring your ID if you're lucky enough to look under 25! ;)
\*There's no admission fee for our meetup however, you'll be kindly asked to purchase at least 1 drink after your arrival. As you could probably imagine, it's not so easy to book such a big place on a Friday evening in Dublin city centre and your cooperation in this will greatly help us to secure the place for our future gatherings.
\*Take good care of your own belongings and do not consume more alcohol than you can handle, Meetup organisers nor venue management do not hold any responsibilities on lost items before/during or after the meetup.
Hope to see you all there! :)
Athlone - Introduction to the Teaching of Bruno Groening
**Athlone - Help & Healing on the Spiritual Path through the Teaching of Bruno Groening**
This meeting is for people who are interested in finding out more about spiritual Healing. The meeting will take place on **Saturday 4th of July 2026 at 11am in Youth Work Ireland Midlands, 17 & 18 Inis Ćir, Golden Island Athlone, Co. Westmeath N37 E2K7** and it is open to all age groups and is free of charge to the public.
Further information visit: www.bruno-groening.org/english/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma1asVktl8Q&list=PLssfoez4EcrhOS7Au2-vRdoiAaZt-YXka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=*Q*-OCoevx0&t=11s
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COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
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 ā 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.
Free In-Person Meeting: Get Over Losses & Betrayals, Build Lasting Relationships
This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships.
Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to āpin the blameā on someone or something. If you donāt find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, donāt know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe youāve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
⢠How to āeraseā the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isnāt always repeating past mistakes.
⢠Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
⢠Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
⢠Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
⢠Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
⢠What underlies ācorrosive criticismā or the need to invalidate self or others?
⢠How one can stably change oneās outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
⢠Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
⢠How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
⢠How to enhance oneās own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or oneās career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are āstoredā and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can āeraseā those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become ātoxicā personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you wonāt be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Psychic Fair
We will have our certified mediums available and you can receive 3 10-minute readings for $20.
To keep you safe, we will be following all CDC and Health Dept. guidelines at our psychic fair today. Sitters and readers required to wear a mask. We will maintain a minimum of 6 foot physical distance during readings. Please, if you can, bring your own portable chair to use during your readings.
Please note that we are at our wonderful new home at Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OH
Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)
Weāre still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches.
These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun!
Also, if youāre looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you arenāt already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what weāre all about and sign up:
https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/
If you love tennis, weād love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works.
Happy hitting!
- Scott
Melancholia
Be prepared for an entirely different type of sci-fi movie!
Unofficially, the second movie in director Lars von Trier's "Depression Trilogy," 2011 Melancholia depicts the events that occur before a rogue planet is about to collide with the earth. Considered by many to be a masterpiece, the film was included in BFI's 2022 Sight and Sound Poll of the greatest movies of all time.
It is available at the library as well as on Kanopy.
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for July is "Shoes"
Speak Easy: true stories, told live.
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast.
Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect.
The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!
Cocoaheads
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