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Exclusive for World Sleep Day (Mar 13) Recline in Lu Xia Healing Sanctuary's charged space to receive cosmic energy while resting. Everything vibrates as energy—rest is your receiver mode. Short guide + 1hr blissed-out lie-down + debrief. No prior experience needed. Science shows quality rest regulates hormones, boosts immunity, and sharpens focus—now enhanced by vibrational alignment for deeper recharge. Sessions include:​ * 15-min intro: "Energy in Stillness" talk on quantum vibes (all matter vibrates, rest tunes your biofield). * 60-min lie-down: Eyes closed, supported pose; absorb sanctuary's elevated frequencies for emotional balance and renewal. * 15-min share: Integrate insights, Q&A. Led by certified facilitators. Mats/blankets provided; wear comfy clothes and bring white socks. Allergy-friendly herbal teas post-session.​ **Why Attend?** In our fast world, true rest is revolutionary. Elevate your energy without effort—sleep better, live vibrantly. Ties to UN wellness goals. RSVP now—spaces fill fast. Contact: +65 80213199 or info@healingcirclefoundation.org to secure your personalized time slot between 10:00 - 8:00 pm Space is open to the public from March 13th-15th

Hey AWS Security fam 👋 For our March 2026 AWS Security Users Group meetup, we are honoured to welcome **Jeff Moss**, founder of DEF CON and Black Hat, for a special fireside conversation with the community. This session is a candid discussion shaped by questions from practitioners who build, defend, and operate systems every day. Expect perspectives on judgment, tradeoffs, and how security actually plays out across very different environments and worlds. **Our goal remains the same: bring security and cloud practitioners together.** Security is wide; cloud teams move fast. Let us meet in the middle — share what is working, what is painful, and how we can ship safer, faster. 🎤 **Speakers** ✅ **Fireside Chat - Ask Me Anything** 📌 Jeff Moss, Founder of DEF CON and Black Hat An open fireside style conversation shaped by questions from the community. Expect candid discussion around judgment, tradeoffs, and how security really plays out across very different environments and worlds. No slides. No sales. Just real talk. 📝 Have a question for Jeff? Submit it in advance here: 🔗 https://forms.gle/vJNB7b98zAwakov46 We will prioritise thoughtful, practitioner driven questions during the live conversation. ✅ **Ask a CIO** 📌 Damian Leach, CIO, Seaco An open and interactive conversation with a CIO operating at enterprise scale. This session will explore how security decisions are made, the tradeoffs leaders face, and what it takes to align technology, risk, and business priorities under real constraints. 🧭 **Event Details** 📅 Date: Friday, 13th March 2026 🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Venue: AWS Singapore, 2 Central Blvd, IOI Central Boulevard East Towers, Level 5 🛂 **Registration & Check-in (Important)** Watch for an email titled: AWS Security User Group Singapore: Registration Confirmed for AWS Security Meetup – March 2026 Show this email at Level 1 Concierge to access Level 5 for verification. Walk-ins: Only if capacity allows. Confirmed registrations get priority. No confirmation email = walk-in; entry not guaranteed. 🙌 **What to Expect (and why it’s worth your evening)** * 30-minute interactive sessions — no death-by-slides * Live Q&A & show-and-tell — bring questions, tooling, and war stories * Security × Cloud crossover — incident learnings, IaC guardrails, identity, data protection, cost/risk trade-offs 🍕 **Agenda & Housekeeping** 6:30 PM — Pizza & drinks (vegetarian + halal options) Talks — Start right after dinner Networking — Meet builders, defenders, and platform folks 📸 Photos/recordings may be used for future promo Pro tip: Arrive early to skip queues and snag a good seat 🎁 Swag & promo codes — stay till the end for giveaways

Come hang out with us every Friday as the sun sets. It's a chance to share your wins (and setbacks) while unwinding. Whether you're new to the city, hoping to meet new people, or just looking for a laid-back spot to relax after a busy week, Friday Sundown Socials is the ideal place to connect in a casual atmosphere. Venue: Open Sourced Website: [www.opensourced.so](http://www.opensourced.so/) Date: Every Friday Time: 6pm onwards Age Group: 23 to 59 Location: 10A Perak Road. Singapore 208131 Admission: $10 (includes free drink) 🍺🍷🍸

**Gunung Muntahak 634m Hike via Tengkil Waterfall** **Date: 14 Mar 2026 (Sat)** **\*\*Special Price: $120/pax: Limited Slots\*\*** **INTERESTED:** [https://www.meetup.com/lets-go-travelling-hiking/events/312665760/](https://www.meetup.com/lets-go-travelling-hiking/events/312665760/) ◾Gunung Muntahak@634m Hike A waterfall hike for all hikers who enjoys nature and water trails. The water flows down from Gunung Muntahak is known to be the water source for the famous Kota Tinggi Waterfall. The hill is at 634 m and largely unexplored with much of its primary rainforest remains touched and undisturbed by human intrusions. ◾Cascading Tengkil Waterfall Air Terjun Sungai Tengkil, known as Tengkil Waterfall, is a hidden gem in Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia. Nestled near Gunung Muntahak, this 10-tier cascade offers a picturesque retreat. The serene environment, combined with the sound of cascading water, makes it a perfect spot for relaxation. Enquiry, Booking or Private Tour Whatsapp Wilfred +6594884478

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Boxing is a combat sport that utilises punches, footwork, and head movement. Also known as “The Sweet Science”, it is best known for its efficiency of hitting without getting hit. Students will be taught the proper mechanics behind generating fast and powerful punches, as well as evading punches through evasive movements and footwork. Classes are taught in a controlled and conducive environment to ensure the safety of all members. ### **Address** 701A Yishun Ave 5, #02-01A, Singapore 761701 ### **Schedule** Fridays 430PM - 530PM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.

🚨 **IMPORTANT – REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED VIA THE AWS SECURITY MEETUP PAGE** 👉 **Please RSVP here:** 🔗[https://www.meetup.com/aws-sg-security/events/313260292/](https://www.meetup.com/aws-sg-security/events/313260292/) 📌 This event is hosted under the **AWS Security Users Group Singapore**. 📩 All attendees **must register** via the link above to receive a confirmation email and secure access to the venue. ❗ Registrations on other meetup pages will **not** be considered valid. **Hosted by AWS User Group Singapore x AWS Security Users Group Singapore** Hey AWS Community, We will be hosting a fireside style conversation with **Jeff Moss**, founder of DEF CON and Black Hat. The discussion will be shaped by questions from the community and moderated to focus on judgment, tradeoffs, and how security really plays out across very different environments and worlds. Expect an open, candid, and thoughtful conversation. No product pitches. No rehearsed talks. Just a room full of practitioners and leaders digging into the questions that actually matter. We will be opening an **Ask Me Anything** with Jeff ahead of the event across our social channels. Keep an eye out and send your questions in! 📅 Date: Friday, 13th March 2026 🕡 Time: 6.30pm – 9.00pm 📍 Location: AWS Singapore; 2 Central Blvd, IOI Central Boulevard East Towers, Level 5 🎤 **Speakers** ✅ **Fireside Chat - Ask Me Anything** 📌 Speaker: Jeff Moss, Founder of DEF CON and Black Hat An open fireside style conversation shaped by questions from the community. Expect candid discussion around judgment, tradeoffs, and how security really plays out across very different environments and worlds. No slides. No sales. Just real talk. ✅ **Ask a CIO** 📌 Speaker: Damian Leach, CIO, Seaco An open and interactive conversation with a CIO operating at enterprise scale. This session will explore how security decisions are made, the tradeoffs leaders face, and what it takes to align technology, risk, and business priorities under real constraints. 📸 Kindly note that photographs and recordings captured during the event will be used for future promotional purposes. 🍕 **Agenda & Housekeeping** 💡 Pro Tip: Arrive early to avoid queues and secure your seat for the sharing sessions! 🍕 Pizza Time: Dinner starts at 6.30pm, enjoy pizza and drinks before the talks begin. 🎤 Talks start around 7.00pm 🍻 Post-Event Networking: Stick around to meet fellow builders, practitioners, and experts. 🎁 Swag & Promo Codes: AWS swag and giveaways await those who stay till the end! 🔗 Connect with us: Meetup: [AWS Security Users Group Singapore](https://www.meetup.com/aws-security-users-group-singapore/) Meetup: [AWS User Group Singapore](https://www.meetup.com/aws-sg/) LinkedIn: [AWS User Group Singapore](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aws-user-group-singapore/) Discord: [https://discord.com/invite/nkZagBG](https://discord.com/invite/nkZagBG) 📬 Enquiries: [aws.usergroup.singapore@gmail.com](mailto:aws.usergroup.singapore@gmail.com)

**New phase of life, new connections. ✨** **No pressure, just good vibes and real talk.** It’s a familiar story: life gets busy, mindsets change, and suddenly your social circle feels a little smaller. You still want to get out and connect, but rounding up the old crew isn't as easy as it used to be. **Liquid Convo** invites you to the our inaugural **X&Y Zone** — a curated space for Gen X and Y to meet, chat, and build new connections in a relaxed, welcoming environment over food and drinks. Whether you’re looking to expand your "girl tribe", find new hobby partners, engage in illuminating conversations, or simply enjoy a drink after a week's work, we have a seat saved for you. Come for the conversation; stay for the community. **✨ Why Join Us?** * **Warm Welcomes:** Our hosts act as "social catalysts". If you’re shy or coming alone, just find a host—we’ll introduce you to a friendly group immediately. * **Zero Pressure:** No forced networking or rigid schedules. Just organic conversation and good energy. * **A Safe Space:** We maintain a strict "No-Harassment" environment so you can relax and be yourself. **📍 Venue & Details** * **Where:** Koyoi by Kanpai (1 Shenton Way, #01-02, Singapore 068803) — *A chic, cozy spot perfect for conversation.* * **When:** Arrive between 6 PM – 7 PM for the **Early Bird Special** 🎟️ **Admission** (Pls signup via [Luma](https://luma.com/0ry486pb)) * **$20 per person** * **Special buddy ticket bundle at $35** **for two** if you have a friend to hang with, but you're searching for a party posse! * Note: RSVPs on Meetup do not count as a confirmed spot. **🎁 Exclusive Perks for Our Guests** We’ve partnered with Koyoi to bring you some extra love: * **15% OFF Food:** Hungry? Enjoy a discount on the entire food menu all night. * **Buddies' Special:** Arrive early (6 PM – 7PM) to enjoy **Free Shots** on the house! 🍸 **🤝 Our Community Values (The "Fine Print")** To keep our vibes high and our community safe, we have a **zero-tolerance policy** for solicitation, insurance/MLM pitching, or any form of harassment. If anyone makes you feel uncomfortable, please let an organiser know immediately. We’ve got your back. **💬 FAQs** **"I’m coming alone... is that okay?"** Absolutely! About 70% of our attendees come solo. Our hosts are on-site specifically to help you break the ice and ensure no one is left standing alone. **"What if I don't drink alcohol?"** No problem! Koyoi has a great selection of non-alcoholic beverages and food. It’s about the *convo*, not just the *liquid*. **"How do I stay connected?"** Join our growing community to see photos from past events and chat with people before you even arrive! 👉 **Telegram:** [https://t.me/liquid_convo](https://t.me/liquid_convo) 👉 **Instagram:** [@liquidconvo](https://www.instagram.com/liquidconvo/?referrer=luma)

***Ready for sign-up!*** Question? [WhatsApp organizer](http://wa.link/j2at9z) ➡️ Pay to secure a slot Min. 15 pax to confirm. **What will you experience?** **Seaside living, the rustic style**: 2 easy yet scenic coastal hikes, 1 night camping by the sea, learn some basic survival skills & cook your own dinner with team effort. **INTRODUCTION** The Selantai and Pulau Mawar hike in Mersing, Johor, is a short yet scenic coastal trail renowned for its dramatic rock formations, crystal-clear blue waters, and tranquil, untouched beaches. The route passes through coastal shrubs, sandy stretches, and rocky outcrops before reaching the iconic **“Heaven’s Gate (天堂之门)”** rocks at Pulau Mawar—one of the area’s most photogenic spots. It’s an easy-to-moderate hike suitable for beginners, offering beautiful sunrise views and a peaceful, nature-rich escape by the sea. **[Drone video of Heaven's Gate: CLICK](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBu_W4OSp_N/)** People flock to Pulau Mawar undoubtedly for the Heaven’s Gate view – a huge rock arch that opens to the view of the South China Sea. In Malay, it is also known as Gerbang Laut or in Chinese, “天堂之门”, which means “Door to Heaven”. Don’t be deceived by the photo; the actual rock arch is a lot bigger than it looks. **=> [Read more here](https://1step1footprint.com/pulau-mawar-heavens-gate/)** Pulau Mawar is located at the tip of Pantai Mawar beach, just a 30-minute drive north of Mersing Town/Jetty. Many years ago, it was indeed an island separated by a small strait from the mainland. However, after years of alternating high and low tides, a sandbank forms, connecting Pantai Mawar to Pulau Mawar. So, it is not a *Pulau,* an island anymore – totally accessible on foot! **Bukit Selantai** is a short but rewarding coastal hill hike known for its sweeping sea views and peaceful natural setting. The trail climbs gently through light forest and rocky terrain before opening up to panoramic vistas of the coastline, offshore islands, and turquoise waters. Suitable for beginners with a moderate fitness level. **[The hiking video](https://youtu.be/B34L21HUDBw)** **[For drone video, click](https://www.tiktok.com/@dronecococil/video/7536101625736269073)** **Cost, SGD: $ 245 / pax [2 pax in a tent]** 1. Extra SGD 15 for a single tent 2. Min 15 pax to confirm. Max 20 3. Kids aged below 12 in 2026 get $5 discount **Cost Includes :** * 2-way Air-Con VIP Coach * Private vehicle Pickup from & Return to Marsiling MRT station * Certified & licensed mountain guides for **2 hikes** * **Campsite rental with shower facilities** * **Three-man tent for 2 pax** [Washed] * **Pack lunch for day 1 hike - Selantai, 2 km** * **Field Cooked BBQ dinner & breakfast** * **Fruits**, **Kopi** & **Tea** [day 1 lunch on the summit] * **Basic skills training**: fire-starting, water filtration, simple first aid bandage * Entrance & permit fee * First aid kit by the guide * Radio communication equipment * SANL Founder, TS Chua * Our Management & Operational costs **Excludes :** * Meals not stated * Travel Insurance (highly recommended) * All personal expenses * All others not mentioned above * **DAY** 1️⃣ => **6 am departure from Marsiling Station bus stop -** Cross Custom * 2.5 hours drive to Mersing * Quick stop to pack local breakfast & toilet break * Meet at the **Selantai** trailhead & start Hike [bag leave in our private coach] * Enjoy a packed Lunch by the guide with fruit, hot kopi & tea provided at the summit * End hike - transfer to campsite for shower - set up tent * Basic survival training * Enjoy the seaside and sunset * DIY & team-cooked dinner: BBQ and team effort for Bonfire * Enjoy the cool night sea breeze and the starry night * * **DAY** 2️⃣ * Breakfast cooked by the guide * Dismantle the tent & pack up * Hike to **[Pulau Mawar](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBu_W4OSp_N/) \- Haven's Gate\, 2 km** * Drive to Mersing town for a shower & get your own lunch * Reach Marsiling Important: Ensure you have **valid travel insurance** Zoom Travel International Pte Ltd STB license TA# 02902

🏛️ **WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start. * 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 21:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! 💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY 🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * ​What will we talk about? What's the topic? ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS). * Do I need to study or read anything to attend? No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on? The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * Is it mostly men that attend? Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * Can I come alone? Of course you can, we encourage it :) * Can I be late? Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * Where do you meet? The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All.** ✨ Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 20 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ \*\*\* Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS) 👈 Follow us on [Instagram](www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈 Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈

**For ages 13 and above.** This class focuses on the most essential techniques that all ETP students must learn. ### **Address** 311b Jln Besar, #03-01, Singapore 208970 ### **Schedule** Saturdays 11AM - 1145AM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.

This meeting will be a discussion of the book "the Science of Aliens" by Mark Brake

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

Join us as we get together to see Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller in the highly anticipated sci-fi adventure, PROJECT HAIL MARY! The film is based on the best-selling novel of The Martian and follows a man who awakens on a spacecraft before realizing his mission to save Earth. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A science teacher wakes up on a spaceship, light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission to save the Earth. The film is directed by the filmmaking due Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (21 and 22 Jump Street, Into and Across the Spider-Verse) and is based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir (The Martian). The film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest), Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub and Ken Leung. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYsnngkS_U BUZZ AND REVIEWS: The buzz and reviews for PROJECT HAIL MARY are off-the-charts good! The film is earning a 95% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics call it an “old school blockbuster crowd-pleaser” and “a new sci-fi classic!” It’s “deeply hopeful,” well-acted,” funny,” “dramatic,” and “exceptionally rousing throughout!” Others call it “something truly magical” and one that “we’ll be talking about this one for decades to come!” And I believe Slashfilm says it best: “It will lift up and squeeze your heart, crack you up with laughter, and give you a sense of hope and wonder in a way that few movies have been able to inspire.” MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing and meet in the lobby area between 2:05 and 2:15pm! Tickets already on sale and will likely move fast for this hot ticket / opening weekend showing so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. As a head’s up, this is a longer movie at 2hrs 36mins. DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie at 5:30pm at group favorite, FUGU SUSHI, located just next door! Separate RSVP required for the Dinner / Movie portions of this event. An RSVP here means you're signed up for the MOVIE! This portion will be open as long as seats remain. If you also plan to join for dinner, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the dinner portion of this event. Should be a good one, Dan

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association: They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other church–state issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEA’s early wins and hard lessons, what we’re seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape — and practical ways to get involved. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.