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Budapest Toastmasters - In Person!
Enjoy your time learning and practicing public speaking with Budapest Toastmasters! There is no need to speak or any previous experience in Public Speaking.
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đKeycode: 12, 3rd Floor. Please arrive by 6:20 PM, the meeting starts at 6:30 PMđNo registration or dress code is needed, the event is FREE.đNOTE: We will have signs in the place so you can locate easily the Toastmasters Meeting room.
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Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 313,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations.
The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses, and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish but must also communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams, and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmaster's journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, they learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedbackâand accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.
Argentine Tango for Absolute Beginners â January Start
IndĂtsd 2026-ot argentin tangĂłval!
Nincs szĂŒksĂ©ged semmilyen elĆzetes tĂĄnctudĂĄsra, Ă©s egyedĂŒl vagy pĂĄrban is jelentkezhetsz!
VĂĄrunk szeretettel minden tangĂłzni vĂĄgyĂłt!
OktatĂł: Szeghalmi Endre
KezdĂ©s: 2026. jan. 12., hĂ©tfĆ 20:00 â 21:00. Az ĂłrĂĄk minden hĂ©tfĆn ugyanebben az idĆpontban folytatĂłdnak.
HelyszĂn: Roxy StĂșdiĂł, TĂĄtra u. 4.
Jelentkezés és tovåbbi infók:
A [www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw) oldalon talålsz minden részletet, és itt tudsz regisztrålni.
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Start 2026 with Argentine tango!
No prior dance experience is required, and you can sign up either alone or with a partner.
We warmly welcome everyone who would like to dance tango!
Instructor: Endre Szeghalmi
Start: Monday, January 12, 2026, 8:00â9:00 PM
Classes will continue every Monday at the same time.
Venue: Roxy Studio, TĂĄtra u. 4.
Registration and more information:
[www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw)
ReuniĂłn de juntaletras.
El objetivo de este encuentro es romper el hielo, hablar de las historias que nos gusta escribir, de por qué escribimos, de los libros que nos gusta leer, de qué dificultades encontramos al enfrentarnos al folio en blanco y de qué esperamos del grupo. En definitiva, se trata de conocernos como personas para entendernos como escritores.
No importa si has escrito diez novelas, cuatro cuentos o el precioso tĂtulo de un poema sin versos. AquĂ todo aspirante a juntaletras es bienvenido.
Board Game Night at Turbina
Come and play boardgames with others in English!
This event is hosted by the [JĂĄtszĂłhĂĄz projekt](https://www.facebook.com/jatszohazprojekt). This group organizes game nights, they provide the games and explain the rules if you need it. They have a huge collection of board games, check it out [here](https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/jatszohazprojekt?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1). If you wish to play with a specific game, they will ask what games to bring, usually on the day of the event in a facebook post. Check out the [event on facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/25558853130402518/) for more information.
We usually split up into smaller groups based on games, and switch as the night goes on, so you can arrive late. You can bring your own game or choose one from the pile!
***Important***
**This event is not free!** You will have to buy a wristband at the entrace for 1000 HUF (500 HUF for students). You can pay with cash or you can buy your ticket [here](https://www.tixa.hu/jhz260209). You can buy drinks and food at the bar, please don't bring your own
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After you bought your ticket head upstairs where the bistro is, we will probably be at the biggest table, near the bar.
Let me know if you have any questions, you can contact me or ask in the comment section. We also have a WhatsApp group chat, feel free to join [here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JThEZv724MJ3hvnwBpfJA7)
Original Budapest Alternative Street Art & Jewish Tour
**Note:** *We receive bookings from many different platforms, so you can expect a lively group with people joining from all over the world. When you join this tour, youâll be part of a fun, social crowd ready to explore the city together.*
**The Original Budapest Alternative Street Art & Jewish Tour đšâĄïž**
Step off the beaten path and uncover Budapestâs vibrant street art culture and rich Jewish heritage on this immersive walking tour. Led by passionate local guides, this experience dives deep into the creative soul of Budapestâs 7th Districtâthe historic Jewish Quarterâwhere history, art, and urban culture collide.
Stroll through colorful streets filled with murals, hidden galleries, and cultural hubs, while learning how the cityâs Jewish roots and post-communist era inspired a wave of artistic freedom. From synagogues and memorials to alternative bars, design studios, and community spaces, every stop tells a unique story about resilience, identity, and creativity.
Whether youâre an art lover, a history buff, or a curious traveler, this tour offers a new perspective on Budapestâs most dynamic neighborhood.
**đ Highlights**
* Discover Budapestâs underground art scene and creative community
* Explore the Jewish Quarter, its landmarks, and living heritage
* See murals, installations, and street art masterpieces
* Visit local galleries, ruin bars, and design spaces
* Learn how Budapestâs history shaped its modern identity
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Whatâs Included**
* Professional local guide
* Walking tour through the Jewish Quarter & alternative neighborhoods
* Insights into art, history, and local culture
* Small-group experience for an authentic connection
Original Budapest Walking Tour
**Note:** *We receive bookings from many different platforms, so you can expect a lively group with people joining from all over the world. When you join this tour, youâll be part of a fun, social crowd ready to explore the city together.*
**Discover the Heart of Budapest â History, Culture & Hidden Stories**
Step into the soul of Hungaryâs capital with The Original Budapest Walking Tour, a perfect introduction to the cityâs fascinating history, vibrant architecture, and rich culture. Whether itâs your first time in Budapest or youâre returning to see it from a localâs perspective, this tour offers the ultimate way to truly understand what makes the city so special.
Led by passionate local guides, this walking tour takes you on a journey through both sides of the Danube â Buda and Pest â exploring their contrasts and connections. From royal palaces and heroic squares to ruin bars and romantic river views, every stop reveals a story that shaped Budapestâs identity.
Get insider tips, local anecdotes, and a deeper appreciation for the people and events that made this one of Europeâs most enchanting capitals.
**đ Highlights**
* Explore Buda and Pest, the twin cities that form Budapest
* Visit famous landmarks like St. Stephenâs Basilica, Chain Bridge, and Buda Castle
* Learn about Hungaryâs communist and royal past from expert local guides
* Discover hidden gems and local hangouts off the beaten path
* Enjoy a fun, engaging, and budget-friendly way to explore the city
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Whatâs Included**
* Professional local tour guide
* Comprehensive walking tour covering key historical and cultural sites
* Insider recommendations for food, nightlife, and attractions
* Small group experience for a more personal touch
Beginner Climbing Training in Budapest
**Bouldering & Rope Climbing \| Small Groups \| Friendly Atmosphere**
Want to try climbing or get more confident on the wall?
Join our **beginner-friendly climbing sessions** for adults and kids (9+).
No prior experience needed â just curiosity and willingness to move đȘ
**Languages:** English / Hungarian / Russian
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### đč Monday â Bouldering (Low Wall)
Perfect for beginners: low wall, soft mats, focus on strength, technique and movement.
đ **17:00â18:40**
đ Mountex, 1134 Budapest, VĂĄci Ășt 19
đ **Pre-registration required**
**Training:** 4000 HUF / person
**Gym entry (paid separately):**
* Adults: 3500 HUF
* Children under 14: 2290 HUF
Equipment rental available on site.
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### đč Thursday â Rope Climbing (15 m Wall)
Learn rope climbing and belaying on a **full-height wall** with an instructor.
đ **17:00â19:00**
đ BigWall, 1047 Budapest, KĂĄrolyi IstvĂĄn u. 10
đ **Pre-registration required**
**Training:** 5000 HUF / person
**Gym entry (paid separately):**
* Adults: 3990 HUF
* Students (under 26): 2990 HUF
* Children under 14: 1990 HUF
All necessary equipment can be rented at the gym.
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### â Why join?
* Beginner-friendly, supportive coaching
* Small groups and personal attention
* Adults & kids train together
* Safe environment and clear instruction
* Great way to get stronger and meet active people
* In the warm season, we **occasionally move from the gym to real rock outdoors**
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### đł Regular climbers
If you attend **both days regularly**, you can buy a pass:
**29,000 HUF â 8 consecutive sessions**
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đ **Sign up in advance â spots are limited.**
Feel free to message me if you have questions!
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Alkalom #2 - BeszĂ©ljĂŒnk a politikĂĄrĂłl, I. rĂ©sz â Az Ăłkor
## **1\. rész: Politika az ókorban**
(A program magyar nyelven zajlik.)
A politika valĂłszĂnƱleg akkor jelent meg, amikor az emberek csoportokba szervezĆdtek.
De ki birtokolja a hatalmat? Hogyan igazolhatĂł? Mik a korlĂĄtai?
BelĂ©pĂŒnk a nyugati politikai filozĂłfia terĂŒletĂ©re, az ĂłkorbĂłl indulva. Ezen az alkalmon azokat a jelentĆs politikai eszmĂ©ket vizsgĂĄljuk meg, amelyek formĂĄltĂĄk nyugati civilizĂĄciĂłnkat. PlatĂłn, ArisztotelĂ©sz, Cicero Ă©s ZĂ©nĂłn kerĂŒlnek szĂłba, hogy megvĂĄlaszoljuk azt az alapvetĆ kĂ©rdĂ©st, amelyet ma vizsgĂĄlunk:
Mi a legjobb módja a tårsadalom berendezésének?
**Témåink:**
* Platón: a legbölcsebbek uralma, idealizmus, kormånyzati formåk és degenerålódåsuk.
* ArisztotelĂ©sz: a politika mint egyensĂșly, vegyes kormĂĄnyzati formĂĄk Ă©s a közjĂł.
* Cicero: természetjog ellentétben az emberi joggal, köztårsasågi erény, polgåri kötelesség és sztoikus hatås.
* ZĂ©nĂłn: kozmopolisz, intĂ©zmĂ©nyek nĂ©lkĂŒl, tulajdon nĂ©lkĂŒl, pĂ©nz nĂ©lkĂŒl, hĂĄzassĂĄg nĂ©lkĂŒl.
**Megvitatandó kérdések:**
1. Az erényen, a hagyomånyon vagy a beleegyezésen kell-e alapulnia a politikai tekintélynek?
2. Ha a politikai tekintély a tudåson alapul (Platón), ki dönti el, hogy ki rendelkezik valóban tudåssal?
3. A PlatĂłn hanyatlĂĄselmĂ©lete (arisztokrĂĄcia â demokrĂĄcia â zsarnoksĂĄg) csapda?
4. A PlatĂłn filozĂłfus-kirĂĄly eszmĂ©nye pszicholĂłgiai önkivetĂtĂ©s?
5. InkĂĄbb egy erĂ©nyes elit uralkodjon rajtad, akit nem szavazhatsz le, vagy egy hozzĂĄ nem ertĆ, akit igen?
6. Ha a szakĂ©rtĆk következetesen jobban teljesĂtenek a vĂĄlasztĂłknĂĄl, jogos-e PlatĂłn demokrĂĄciĂĄval szembeni gyanakvĂĄsa?
7. Mely ponton vĂĄlik a âszakĂ©rtĆk uralma" elszĂĄmoltathatĂłsĂĄg nĂ©lkĂŒli uralommĂĄ?
8. VĂĄlsĂĄghelyzetekben a hatalomnak koncentrĂĄlĂłdnia kell (PlatĂłn), Ășjra egyensĂșlyba kerĂŒlnie (ArisztotelĂ©sz), vagy törvĂ©ny ĂĄltal korlĂĄtozottnak maradnia (Cicero)?
9. Ha nem Ă©rtĂŒnk egyet PlatĂłn rendszerĂ©vel, mit tegyĂŒnk azokkal a demokrĂĄciĂĄkkal, amelyek Ășjra Ă©s Ășjra demagĂłgokat vĂĄlasztanak?
10. Arisztotelész demagógokról szóló figyelmeztetése még mindig aktuålis?
11. ArisztotelĂ©sz termĂ©szetesnek fogadja el az egyenlĆtlensĂ©get. Ez realizmus vagy a kivĂĄltsĂĄgok racionalizĂĄlĂĄsa?
12. LegitimizĂĄlhat-e egy âközjĂłra" irĂĄnyulĂł rendszer a lakossĂĄg nagy rĂ©szĂ©nek kizĂĄrĂĄsĂĄt?
13. Cicero azt ĂĄllĂtja, hogy minden ember termĂ©szetĂ©nĂ©l fogva szabadnak szĂŒletik. MiĂ©rt jelenik meg ez az eszme RĂłmĂĄban Ă©s nem AthĂ©nban?
14. A naturalizmus kétélƱ fegyver? Az ember természeténél fogva szabad kontra az embernek természeténél fogva vannak jogai.
15. A rĂłmai hangsĂșly a jogon Ă©s az intĂ©zmĂ©nyeken jelzi-e az ĂĄtmenetet az erkölcsi tekintĂ©lytĆl a legitimitĂĄs felĂ©? A âtörvĂ©nynek valĂł engedelmessĂ©g" felette ĂĄll-e az âerĂ©nynek valĂł engedelmessĂ©gnek" vagy az âisteneknek valĂł engedelmessĂ©gnek"?
16. A politikai részvétel megkövetel-e valamilyen elnyomåst?
17. A politikai kizĂĄrĂĄs törtĂ©nelmi szĂŒksĂ©gszerƱsĂ©g? Vagy mĂ©g mindig aktuĂĄlis problĂ©ma?
18. KompenzĂĄlhatjĂĄk-e a jĂł intĂ©zmĂ©nyek az erkölcsileg gyenge vezetĆket, ahogy Cicero remĂ©nykedni lĂĄtszik? Vagy PlatĂłnnak van igaza, hogy erĂ©ny nĂ©lkĂŒl a csĂșcson az intĂ©zmĂ©nyek elkorhadnak?
19. A modern technokrĂĄcia, amelyet egyes intĂ©zmĂ©nyek testesĂtenek meg (pĂ©ldĂĄul: központi bankok, bĂrĂłsĂĄgok, EU-intĂ©zmĂ©nyek), közelebb ĂĄll-e PlatĂłnhoz?
20. ElĂ©g-e a âjoguralom" polgĂĄri erĂ©ny nĂ©lkĂŒl?
21. PlatĂłni zsarnokot vagy CicerĂłi demagĂłgot preferĂĄlsz?
**RSVP:** KĂ©rjĂŒk, erĆsĂtsd meg a rĂ©szvĂ©teledet a Meetup oldalon.
A rĂ©szvĂ©teli dĂj egy jelkĂ©pes összeg, amely a meetup.com mƱködĂ©si költsĂ©geinek fedezĂ©sĂ©re szolgĂĄl.
A helyszĂnen **alkoholmentes bort 50% kedvezmĂ©nnyel** kĂnĂĄlunk.
SzóDa Toastmasters Beszédklub és Közösség
Szeretnéd fejleszteni a beszédkészséged?
SzeretnĂ©l fejlĆdni a kommunikĂĄciĂłdban, mert szĂŒksĂ©ged van rĂĄ a munkĂĄdban, a hĂ©tköznapjaidban?
SzeretnĂ©d megtanulni, hogyan tudsz mĂ©g kifejezĆbb lenni?
Ăgy Ă©rzed, nincs elĂ©g önbizalmad, de mĂĄr tudod, hogy növelni szeretnĂ©d, Ă©s mĂĄr azt is tudod, tenni is kĂ©sz vagy Ă©rte?
Van egy jĂł hĂrĂŒnk: a LEGJOBB HELYEN JĂRSZ! :)
Ezen az esten egy kĂŒlönleges workshopon talĂĄlod majd magad. VISSZAJELZĂSEK A TOASTMASTERSBEN ĂS AZON KĂVĂL!!!!
Az egyik kritikus pont az Ă©letĂŒnkben, visszajelzĂ©st adni. TisztĂĄn, csak arra vonatkoztatva, amire kell Ă©s ĂtĂ©lkezĂ©smentesen.
Balogh DĂĄvid Ă©rtĂ©kelĂ©sei mindig Ă©lmĂ©nyszĂĄmba mennek. ArĂĄnyban van a mindenki szĂĄmĂĄra elvihetĆ tudĂĄs Ă©s a szemĂ©lyre szabott tanĂĄcs, mindezt kivĂĄlĂł humorral fƱszerezi.
Kiknek javasolt? Toastmasters tagoknak Ă©s Ă©rdeklĆdĆknek egyarĂĄnt.
DĂĄvid mĂĄr 3. alkalommal tart Ă©rtĂ©kelĂ©s workshopot, nem vĂ©letlenĂŒl. ElmĂ©leti Ă©s gyakorlati elemekkel egyarĂĄnt operĂĄl majd, ott a helyed, ha jĂłl akarsz Ă©rtĂ©kelni.
NĂĄlunk bĂĄrki megszerezheti azokat a kommunikĂĄciĂłs technikĂĄkat melyekekkel kĂ©pes Ă©rdekesen, tömören, Ă©rthetĆen ĂĄtadni sajĂĄt gondolatait a közö(n)ssĂ©g felĂ©.
VĂĄrunk szeretettel, ha szeretnĂ©d fejleszteni kommunikĂĄciĂłs Ă©s vezetĆi kĂ©szsĂ©geidet egy jĂł hangulatĂș, segĂtĆkĂ©sz Ă©s összetartĂł csapatban. TalĂĄld meg önmagad egy inspirĂĄlĂł környezetben!
Ha tetszik, amit itt lĂĄtsz, csatlakozhatsz a SzĂłDa Retorika Klubhoz.
1\. LehetĆsĂ©g önmagad megismerĂ©sĂ©re\, ami a szemĂ©lyes fejlĆdĂ©shez nagyban hozzĂĄjĂĄrul;
2\. Ăj barĂĄtokra tehetsz szert;
3\. Több önbizalmat szerezhetsz;
4\. Ăj dolgokat tanulhatsz azĂĄltal\, hogy gyakorlod Ćket\.
Hogyan tudsz csatlakozni?
* gyere el hozzĂĄnk, prĂłbĂĄld ki magad, Ăzleld meg, milyen a szĂnpadon ĂĄllni, merj rögtönözni. Ezt dĂjmentesen megteheted hĂĄrom alkalommal.
* ha jĂłl Ă©rezted magad, megtetszett Ă©s eldöntötted, hogy Te is szeretnĂ©l velĂŒnk hĂ©trĆl hĂ©tre, minden kedd este a fejlĆdĂ©s ĂștjĂĄn jĂĄrni, bĆvebb informĂĄcióért lĂĄtogass el ezekre az oldalakra:
https://www.facebook.com/szodaretorikaklub/
A SzĂłDa vĂĄr szeretettel! :)
Haladó Tangó Szerdånként | Tango Libre
Haladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januårtól!
VĂĄrunk szeretettel!
**IdĆpont**: Szerda, 20:15 - 21:30 (elsĆ alkalom 2026-ban: **januĂĄr 6.)**
**HelyszĂn**: Shift StĂșdiĂł, AndrĂĄssy Ășt 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengĆ
**OktatĂłk**
Serbån Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre
Ărarend: [https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/](https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/)
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Advanced Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**.
**đ Time**
Wednesday, 8:15â9:30 PM
**đ Location**
Shift Studio, AndrĂĄssy Ășt 35., 2nd floor
**Teachers**
Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi
Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
Szerdai KözĂ©phaladĂł Csoportos Ăra | Tango Libre
Középhaladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januårtól!
VĂĄrunk szeretettel!
**IdĆpont**: Szerda, 19.00 - 20.15 (elsĆ alkalom 2026-ban: **januĂĄr 6.)**
**HelyszĂn**: Shift StĂșdiĂł, AndrĂĄssy Ășt 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengĆ
**OktatĂłk**
Serbån Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre
[Tovåbbi részletek és órarend](www.tangolibre.hu)
âŠâŠâŠ
Intermediate Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**.
**đ Time**
Wednesday, 7:00â8:15 PM
**đ Location**
Shift Studio, AndrĂĄssy Ășt 35., 2nd floor
**Teachers**
Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi
Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
FlowDanâs Mix class
FlowDanâs Mix is a Latin-inspired dance party workout.
High energy, easy-to-follow choreographies, and nonstop good vibes!
Each class has a theme we dance through, plus one song where we drop the steps and enjoy pure free dance.
Class fee: 2500 Huf
5 class pass: 10000 Huf
Kedd Esti TangĂł â KezdĆ 2 Csoportos Ăra | Tango Libre
Csatlakozz a KEZDĆ 2 kurzusunkhoz!
**IdĆpont:** KeddenkĂ©nt 20:00â21:00 (elsĆ alkalom 2026-ban: **januĂĄr 6.)**
**HelyszĂn**: Roxy TĂĄncstĂșdiĂł
TĂĄtra utca 4., 1136 Budapest
[Teljes ĂłrarendĂŒnk](https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/)
**Tanårok**: Szeghalmi Endre és Serbån Andrea
âŠâŠâŠ
Join our **Beginner 2 Argentine Tango course**!
This class is for dancers who already know the basics and would like to continue developing their technique, connection, and enjoyment of tango.
**đ Time**
Tuesdays 8:00â9:00 PM
First class in 2026: **January 6**
**đ Location**
Roxy Dance Studio
TĂĄtra utca 4., 1136 Budapest
**Teachers**
Endre Szeghalmi & Andrea SerbĂĄn
**Prices:**[ https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
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BeComing Circle Initiates
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Instructor - Crow, HPS
Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange
RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642.
Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online.
Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only
Please come prepared for ritual.
Blessings ~ Crow
Bad Girls Book Club February 2026
**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman**
**This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, womenâs fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.**
**An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwellâs 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smithâs lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.**
Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. Itâs 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwellâs 1984.
All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia.
Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwellâs now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.
Polarity Reflexology (PR) Certificate Course
Polarity Reflexology (PR) Certificate Course:
(2026)
February 21-22
March 21-22
April 25-26
May 30-31
June 27-28
Students must attend all 5 weekends to receive Certificate
Classes run from 8:30am-5:30pm each scheduled day
Information & Registration Link can be found here:
[Polarity Reflexology (PR) Certificate Course](https://www.gafee.org/#/polarity-reflexology-pr/)
*[Global Academy for Energetic Education (GAFEE) is Registered with the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools and is authorized to teach Diploma and Certificate Programs. (Registration #2091)](https://oh.edvera.com/directory/institutions)*
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Compensation Data
**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)
Scioto Valley Chorus open rehearsal
Come check us out! You will have a wonderful time! The music and friendships are life-changing!




















