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Join us for Zazen Meditation. please arrive at 6pm. newcomers please arrive at 5.45 for an introduction to Zazen meditation.

Hi everyone, I hope you're well! One of this weekend’s new releases is Olivia Wilde’s latest movie, The Invite, which is getting enthusiastic reviews. So let’s go to see it in the Lighthouse with some brekkie and a chat beforehand. **The Invite** Sunday 5 July at 12:15pm (Screen 2) *Seating is unallocated.* **[THE INVITE | Official Trailer](https://youtu.be/7YIHRhRMn94?si=22Xoqk_6dyUai4Hi)** *“Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbours for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?”* **Breakfast beforehand:** Let’s meet at the Lighthouse Cafe at around 11:15am for a coffee and a chat. I’ll post a comment when I’ve arrived so you can find me.

See what we are about: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaP_5TyN1F_/ Come grab a casual slice, a drink, and catch some proper social vibes at Blackbird in Rathmines! This is a completely laid-back, free social night.

If you’ve played for more than a few months and can maintain a consistent rally, please join this lesson 🎾 Lessons work on a pay as you go system with each lesson costing €20 with your sixth lesson free, making it €100 for 6 lessons that can attend occasionally or weekly… ~ 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 ~ ⚠️ IF PAYMENT IS NOT SENT, your place may be given to someone on the waitlist… 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 time… ~ Also, if you haven’t already join my group lessons WhatsApp group at the link below 👇 https://chat.whatsapp.com/CKXCPrOmQIcDepGYCZYZXu ~ For more info on lessons, prices and equipment that you can borrow for free, click the link below 👇 Www.Ellistennisdublin.Com/info

If you’ve played for more than a few months and can maintain a consistent rally, please join this lesson 🎾 ⚠️ This lesson does not have any discount available and you must pay €20 in advance… which is only refundable up to 24 hours beforehand by texting me and cancelling on Meetup! 🚨 If interest significantly increases for this time at UCD, I may increase this lesson to the usual 8 person lesson but only if the levels are suitable… If this happens, the normal discount of €20 per lesson with your 6th lesson free will apply!

See what we are about: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaP_5TyN1F_/ Join us for a relaxed evening of badminton, frisbee, table tennis and picnic vibes in Blackrock Park 🏸🌿 Arrival is flexible from 14:30. We’ll play some casual badminton, frisbee and hang out while enjoying the sunshine together. ☀️ Bring snacks or drinks for the picnic if you’d like. DM me for the exact location in the park on the day. There’s a €5 host contribution, payable by Revolut or cash. This helps cover the time involved in organising, hosting, and keeping the group running.

If you’re new to tennis or have only had a handful or two of lessons, please join this lesson 🎾 Lessons work on a pay as you go system with each lesson costing €20 with your sixth lesson free, making it €100 for 6 lessons that can attend occasionally or weekly… ~ 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 ~ ⚠️ IF PAYMENT IS NOT SENT, your place may be given to someone on the waitlist… 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 time… ~ Also, if you haven’t already join my group lessons WhatsApp group at the link below 👇 https://chat.whatsapp.com/CKXCPrOmQIcDepGYCZYZXu ~ For more info on lessons, prices and equipment that you can borrow for free, click the link below 👇 Www.Ellistennisdublin.Com/info

If you’ve played for more than a few months and can maintain a consistent rally, please join this lesson 🎾 Lessons work on a pay as you go system with each lesson costing €20 with your sixth lesson free, making it €100 for 6 lessons that can attend occasionally or weekly… ~ 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 ~ ⚠️ IF PAYMENT IS NOT SENT, your place may be given to someone on the waitlist… 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 time… ~ Also, if you haven’t already join my group lessons WhatsApp group at the link below 👇 https://chat.whatsapp.com/CKXCPrOmQIcDepGYCZYZXu ~ For more info on lessons, prices and equipment that you can borrow for free, click the link below 👇 Www.Ellistennisdublin.Com/info

If you’ve had lessons before or have played for a few weeks or months, please join this lesson 🎾 Lessons work on a pay as you go system with each lesson costing €20 with your sixth lesson free, making it €100 for 6 lessons that can attend occasionally or weekly… ~ 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 ~ ⚠️ IF PAYMENT IS NOT SENT, your place may be given to someone on the waitlist… 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 time… ~ Also, if you haven’t already join my group lessons WhatsApp group at the link below 👇 https://chat.whatsapp.com/CKXCPrOmQIcDepGYCZYZXu ~ For more info on lessons, prices and equipment that you can borrow for free, click the link below 👇 Www.Ellistennisdublin.Com/info

During social tennis, you’ll play several matches and rally, meet new people… and play a wide range of playing abilities with those who have played tennis before! It is suitable to all players but if you have not played before, please consider joining at least a few group lessons before considering social tennis… 😊 ~ 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 ~ ⚠️ IF PAYMENT IS NOT SENT, your place may be given to someone on the waitlist… 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 time… ~ Please join my group chat for social tennis below 👇 Https://chat.whatsapp.com/G60iuOQFYm3E6p5yogUo21?mode=ems_copy_t

The meaning of the word zen is meditation, zazen means sitting meditation. In zazen practice we begin to know ourselves, and to go beyond the limits of our personal ego. Within our tradition zazen is referred to as shikantaza, not doing, letting go of thoughts, dropping off body and mind. This sitting meditation is the focus of our practice. Language limits our ability to communicate the true nature of zen; it is something that is better understood through practice. We are open to everyone interested in learning about zen. Intro workshop for newcomers is available at 5.30pm each Sunday. The dojo is a sacred place and it is important to be considerate of everyone. We have many people that travel to practise together once a week or once a month. So for that reason it is really essential that we all know the structure of the sitting practise (when to sit, how to do Kinhin, the different bell sounds and their meaning etc), to ensure a silent, safe and meaningful meditation. And it's also great to meet everyone before the sitting practise. And answer any questions you may have. We have zafus and zabutons (mats and cushions) for all to sit on. Chairs are available too. Comfortable clothing for sitting, black or neutral tones best. We greatly appreciate a donation of €5 to cover costs if it's possible for you. Please arrive 10min before start so 6ish (if you're not doing the intro workshop). You are very welcome to our dojo!

Hello everyone, My name is Taka. Introduction Workshop to learn about Jyorei - Japanese Energy Healing. **Location :** Oscailt 8 Pembroke Rd, Dublin check in 10:45 - 11:00 Jyorei Worksheop 11:00- 12:30 This introduction Workshop is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn about a simple yet profound healing art—Jyorei—which helps us become healthier and happier by shining Divine Light within us. Mokichi Okada, the creator of Jyorei, officially began his healing work, applying Jyorei in its earliest form in 1934. He viewed spiritual/physical impurities in our bodies as the cause of various forms of suffering, and developed Jyorei as a healing method to dissolve those impurities. Currently, over a couple of million people around the world are practicing Jyorei, and are experiencing remarkable benefits from it. Jyorei is a shared act involving two people, one who gives and one who receives. No physical contact occurs , therefore we observe social distancing. Besides profound healing, the person receiving Jyorei may experience a sensation of tranquility and well-being. The nature of Jyorei is such that its blessings are even greater for the giver. Not only does the giver benefit by Jyorei, but he or she also gains a larger capacity for compassion and love for others by sharing these benefits with close relatives, friends, and neighbours.Jyorei can be given at any place and to anyone. We look forward to seeing you at the class. Jyorei story on Youtube. [https://youtu.be/-ZnHILhENQM?feature=shared](https://youtu.be/-ZnHILhENQM?feature=shared) **Who are we?** Shumei, a spiritual organisation, fosters health, happiness, and harmony for all by applying the wisdom and insights of the spiritual leader, Mokichi Okada, whom its members refer to as “Meishusama”. Meishusama taught that a world free of sickness, poverty, and discord is within everyone’s reach through the spiritual healing of Jyorei, the practice of Natural Agriculture, and the appreciation of Art and Beauty. Kind regards, Taka E Mail : dublin@shumei.eu Mobile: 085 710 6898

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

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 “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t 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, don’t 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 you’ve 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 “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t 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 “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s 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 one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s 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 “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” 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 “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t 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.

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

We’re 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 you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

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.

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!

Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it “seems good,” and move on. That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable. In this talk, we’ll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. We’ll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork. This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it. We’ll cover: * Why “it looks good” is not enough * How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints * How to compare LLM outputs more systematically * Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness * How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results * Where automated evaluation works — and where humans still need to stay in the loop By the end, you’ll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.