Relationship Building

Location: Takoyaki cafe Misora 〒552-0001 大阪府大阪市港区波除５丁目３−９ 玉野 1階 **GOOGLE MAPS LINK** https://maps.app.goo.gl/QwkUTJdBvXkWBEXo8 レベルは何でできる楽しい英語のチャットです！ All levels English chat (materials provided) in Bentencho! The participation fee is 700 yen. Please also buy something from the restaurant (drinks start at 300 yen). 参加費は700円です。店でも飲み物か食事を注文してください。飲み物は300円〜。 This will be fun and we will also learn a lot! 他のアプリを使っている方も参加しています！

Ukulele Club is a fun group for all ages and skill levels! There is no teacher, but we all help teach each other. Think of songs you would like to learn, and we can learn them together. If you don't have an ukulele, we have extra ukuleles When: *almost* Every Saturday, 10am-11:30am Admission: food/drink order

**Did you know that female friendships are critical for every woman's well-being and longevity? Scientifically proven fact!** *Ladies, join me for a special gathering, let's celebrate the power of female friendships* *and* *empower each other through sharing our stories 💕* As a host & [Life and Relationship Coach](https://lovedandfulfilled.com/), I will be there to create a safe, fun space to truly connect and have conversations about life & love. Please[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982403723903?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[RSVP HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982403723903?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **When**: Feb 28th at 3:00 pm. **Location:** Ted's Bulletin - Front Bar Area reserved for us. Send me a direct message (571-315-1469) if you are running late and please only RSVP if you are coming. I look forward to seeing you there. \~ Irena

The Social Collectives is an open Facebook group and a place where you can connect with people who are driven, ambitious, and looking to grow in their business. We'll share insights on how we've achieved success and provide helpful referrals to support one another while building meaningful relationships that will help us grow together! In-person meet-ups take the digital and bring it to life, and there is no cost to attend. Please park in the back of the building and not in front of the main entrance to allow the lunch crowd space to park. Stay for lunch and continue the conversation.

**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.** In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good discourse and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy. Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds. **At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events.** Topics range from the political, to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also **suggest a topic** by emailing us at [BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com.](http://BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com./) Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can [give here](https://pushpay.com/g/restorationrestonumc?fnd=pO6G-N7oO7FH7Mp1u-x6mA&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl) or at the event. We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at [BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com](mailto:BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com) so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures. **Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.** BreadBreakers, an initiative by [Restoration United Methodist Church](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers) in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community. All faiths and all stripes are welcomed. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun Special Event: Mentor–Mentee Business Matchmaking** **Tuesday\, February 11 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** Join us for a special edition of 1 Million Cups Loudoun designed to spark meaningful connections and accelerate business growth. Our **Mentor–Mentee Business Matchmaking Session** brings together entrepreneurs seeking guidance with experienced professionals ready to share their knowledge, insight, and real-world perspective. This live, interactive session is intentionally structured to help foster relationships that extend far beyond the meeting room. Whether you’re navigating a new stage of business, facing a challenge, or simply looking for trusted advice, mentorship can be one of the most powerful tools in your entrepreneurial journey. **What to Expect:** * Facilitated mentor–mentee introductions * Purposeful conversations focused on business growth * Opportunities to exchange ideas, experiences, and strategies * A supportive environment built on collaboration and community **Who Should Attend:** * Entrepreneurs looking for guidance and fresh perspective * Business owners ready to give back as mentors * Leaders who value connection, collaboration, and community-driven growth At 1 Million Cups Loudoun, we believe entrepreneurs grow stronger together — and this session is designed to help make those connections happen in real time. Come ready to connect, learn, and take the next step in your business journey.

Let's get together in a warm and open atmosphere to talk about ethical non-monogamy and how we actually do it. Ask for advice, give some in return, meet and mingle with your peers. Let's kick back and get to know each other and learn a few things. TOPIC: This topic came from my daughter, who expressed to me that she feels different expectations, both of the partner and of herself, when she enters a more romantic relationship as opposed to friendship. But she also felt that these differing expectations might be contributing to her dissatisfaction. Have you had this experience? The location of our group will rotate between VA and MD. This week, we'll be in Herndon, VA. As usual we'll send out the details on the morning of the event. FOOD: bring food that supports the diet you are undoubtedly on this month. Please consider bringing a vegetarian or vegan option; we do currently have active members who need these options. Cut-up fresh fruit is always great! If you don't feel like schlepping, we also always appreciate a donation. Please note: we share the address on the morning of the meeting, via the messaging/email system here. If you don’t have the details by Friday noon, you will need to message us directly to get them.

Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation). Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.

Please join us as we discuss **SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN**, by John Wiswell. This queer romance novel won the Nebula and Locus Awards and was a Hugo nominee, and is a relatively short read, at about 363 pages. Please keep your RSVP updated and accurate! Space is limited for this event. We are intentionally holding some RSVP slots for new members specifically, so if you’re new and the event is full, please get on the waitlist ASAP! You may bring your own food/drinks (no alcohol, please) or you may pick something up in Mosaic or at the farmers market before the meetup. We do ask that you pack your trash out with you. * **[KINDLE](https://a.co/d/52iAE17)** * **[PAPERBACK](https://a.co/d/hYo70W5)** * **[AUDIBLE](https://www.audible.com/pd/Someone-You-Can-Build-a-Nest-In-Audiobook/B0CX7C9FQM)** **BOOK DESCRIPTION:** ***Shesheshen has made a mistake fatal to all monsters: she's fallen in love.*** Shesheshen is a shapeshifter, who happily resides as an amorphous lump at the bottom of a ruined manor. When her rest is interrupted by impolite monster hunters, she constructs a body from the remains of past meals: a metal chain for a backbone, borrowed bones for limbs, and a bear trap as an extra mouth. Badly hurt by the hunters, Shesheshen’s nursed back to health by Homily, a warm-hearted human. Homily is kind and would make a great co-parent: an ideal place to lay Shesheshen’s eggs so their young can devour Homily from the inside out. But as they grow close, Shesheshen realizes that eating her girlfriend isn’t an option. Just as Shesheshen’s about to confess her identity, Homily reveals something else: she’s hunting a shapeshifting monster that supposedly cursed her family. Has Shesheshen seen it anywhere? Shesheshen didn’t curse anyone, so now she has to figure out why Homily’s twisted family thinks she did. As Shesheshen’s hunt for the monster becomes increasingly deadly, the bigger challenge remains: learning how to build a life with, rather than in, the woman she loves. *\*Since missing one of these meetups is taking a spot away from someone else who wants to go, we'll need to have a stricter attendance policy than normal. For book discussions, 3 no-shows in a rolling 3-month period will prohibit you from attending any other book discussion for 2 months after your last no-show. In order to avoid a no-show, please update your RSVP no later than 10pm two nights before a discussion. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation! If you need to drop off because of Covid symptoms or exposure or a positive test or any other illness, there will be no penalty to no-showing or dropping late.*