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Club de lecture : Le jardin secret de Frances Hodgson Burnett
Club de lecture : Le jardin secret de Frances Hodgson Burnett
"Privée d'affection, Mary Lennox n'a jamais appris, dans son extrême solitude, à sourire ni à aimer. À la mort de ses parents, emportés par une épidémie de choléra, Mary quitte son Inde natale. Exilée dans le manoir anglais d'un oncle toujours absent, Mary trouve du réconfort dans l'amitié. Elle va partager avec Dickon et le rouge-gorge, un merveilleux secret : un jardin oublié de tous, dont la clef, comme par magie, ouvre aussi la porte des cœurs..." Vous avez envie de découvrir Frances Hodgson Burnett, une romancière britanno-américaine de la fin du XIXème et du début du XXème siècle ? Alors nous vous donnons rendez-vous dans l'ambiance cosy du Poinçon Paris pour échanger ensemble autour de ce roman, au cours d'un club de lecture. A l’issue de la séance, vous pourrez proposer un livre en lien avec la thématique de **"l'adaptation d'une fiction en film ou en BD"** et qui sera soumis au vote des participants pour le prochain Club de Lecture de la Plume en Question (Rappel des conditions : 300 pages maximum – format poche disponible)
French-English Language Café 🇫🇷☕🇺🇸 / Furamori Échange Franco-Anglais
French-English Language Café 🇫🇷☕🇺🇸 / Furamori Échange Franco-Anglais
What happens when you put 3 French and 3 English speakers at the same café table in Paris? Furamori organizes small curated groups of 4-6 people - 1-3 French speakers and 1-3 English speakers - in a cozy café in Paris. You practice each other's language naturally, the way it's meant to be: over coffee, with real people, about real life. **How it works:** \- You sign up and complete a short profile on our website \- We match you into a group of 6 \(French \+ English\) \- You receive the café location and your group details before the event \- You show up\, sit down\, and let the conversation flow ⚠️ **IMPORTANT:** RSVP does **NOT** reserve your spot. You must register on our website to be placed in a group: 👉 [furamori.com](furamori.com) **This is for you if:** \- You're French and learning English \(any level\) \- You're an English speaker \(British\, American\, Australian\, or anyone\!\) and learning French \(any level\) \- You want to actually get to know people \- You're curious about the other culture 🎟️ Tickets are €5 per person. You must register and pay via our website to attend: furamori.com , RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee a spot - registration on our site does. You pay for your own drinks at the café. Depending on demand, not everyone may get a spot for this event. If that happens, feel free to apply again for the next one as we prioritize returning applicants. 📍 Location is shared after registration. — 🇫🇷 En français : Furamori organise des petits groupes de 6 personnes - 3 francophones et 3 anglophones dans un café à Paris. Pas de speed-dating linguistique, pas de minuteur. Juste une vraie conversation autour d'un verre, avec des gens intéressants. Inscrivez-vous ici → furamori.com
Ready-Set-Write!  Paris Saturday morning - Bohème Café Coworking
Ready-Set-Write! Paris Saturday morning - Bohème Café Coworking
## Details Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!***
Cours de Salsa Portoricaine On 1 - Intermédiaire
Cours de Salsa Portoricaine On 1 - Intermédiaire
Bonjour à tous ! Tu danses déjà la salsa et tu as envie de passer au niveau supérieur ? Rejoins notre cours de salsa portoricaine On 1, niveau intermédiaire ! Ici, on va travailler la technique, l’aisance dans les déplacements et la précision des mouvements, tout en explorant des figures plus complexes. C’est l’occasion d’approfondir ta maîtrise de la danse dans une ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale. Si tu as déjà les bases, ce cours est fait pour toi ! 👉 Le cours d’essai est proposé au tarif de **5€**. **INSCRIPTION COURS D'ESSAI :** [https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant](https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant) ### 📅 **PLANNING DES COURS :** 🔹 **Studios Micadanses** (Paris 4e) *15 rue Geoffroy l’Asnier – M° Saint-Paul / Hôtel de Ville / Pont Marie* **Mardi :** * 21h-22h : Salsa Portoricaine On2 – Débutant+/Inter **Mercredi :** * 19h-20h : Tonicité & Souplesse – Tous niveaux * 20h-21h : Bachata – Débutant * 21h-22h : Bachata – Inter/Avancé 🔹 **Loft Lechapelais (Paris 17e)** *6 rue Lechapelais – M° La Fourche / Place de Clichy / Rome* **Samedi :** * 14h-15h : Salsa On1 – Inter * 15h-16h : Salsa On1 – Débutant * 16h-17h : Bachata – Débutant Toutes les salles sont spacieuses et équipées de miroirs. ### 📲 **INFOS & RÉSERVATIONS :** * Tél : 06 27 48 50 88 * Email : yous.dance@gmail.com * Insta : @yous.dance / @cami.danse * Facebook : [Yous.dance](https://www.facebook.com/yous.dance) * Site : [https://latinflow.fr/](https://latinflow.fr/)
Coffee w/ 100 strangers challenge #25
Coffee w/ 100 strangers challenge #25
Hi 👋 I'm Younes. A few weeks ago I started a challenge to have coffee with 100 strangers. This group is a way for me to achieve that. Why ? You might ask. And to that, I say why not ? Talking to strangers is both scary and exciting. Scary because we fear the awkward silence, the awkward laughs, and the awkward small talk. Exciting because we discover new life stories, new life perspectives and just whole new world. My argument is the exciting part is way more rewarding than scary part. If you agree with that statement, I wanna meet you ! Here is what we would probably talk about in our coffee meeting: *You life story - My life story *Tech, business, food, movies, shows, music, relationships, religion, podcasts, chess, books, and whatever you're passionate about - Ask you some of my fav questions ([https://younesaeo.com/questions](https://younesaeo.com/questions)) and discuss our answers. P.S: You can send me a message on whatsapp if you'd like to know more info about me or the event (+33784990146)
Sortie CSP
Sortie CSP
Friendly Silent Reading Circle
Friendly Silent Reading Circle
Join us for a relaxed silent-reading session in a warm and welcoming café/bar. Bring your current read (or grab a new one!), settle in with a drink or snack, and enjoy an hour or two of calm, focused reading alongside fellow book lovers. 📖 No pressure, no agenda—just a peaceful moment to unwind, read, and maybe chat a little afterward. 😊 This group/event is an english-speaking one ( although the books don't have to be). We'll try to find a cozy and comfortable nook to settle into but we can't guarantee total silence. So if you are easily distracted by ambient noise, we recommend you bring a pair of noise canceling headphones 🎧😌 PS: The current café that hosts us every Saturday afternoon, requires a 5€ drink minimum

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Cours de Salsa Portoricaine On 1 - Intermédiaire
Cours de Salsa Portoricaine On 1 - Intermédiaire
Bonjour à tous ! Tu danses déjà la salsa et tu as envie de passer au niveau supérieur ? Rejoins notre cours de salsa portoricaine On 1, niveau intermédiaire ! Ici, on va travailler la technique, l’aisance dans les déplacements et la précision des mouvements, tout en explorant des figures plus complexes. C’est l’occasion d’approfondir ta maîtrise de la danse dans une ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale. Si tu as déjà les bases, ce cours est fait pour toi ! 👉 Le cours d’essai est proposé au tarif de **5€**. **INSCRIPTION COURS D'ESSAI :** [https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant](https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant) 📅 **PLANNING DES COURS :** 🔹 **Studios Micadanses** (Paris 4e) *15 rue Geoffroy l’Asnier – M° Saint-Paul / Hôtel de Ville / Pont Marie* **Mardi :** * 21h-22h : Salsa Portoricaine On2 – Débutant+/Inter **Mercredi :** * 19h-20h : Tonicité & Souplesse – Tous niveaux * 20h-21h : Bachata – Débutant * 21h-22h : Bachata – Inter/Avancé 🔹 **Loft Lechapelais (Paris 17e)** *6 rue Lechapelais – M° La Fourche / Place de Clichy / Rome* **Samedi :** * 14h-15h : Salsa On1 – Inter * 15h-16h : Salsa On1 – Débutant * 16h-17h : Bachata – Débutant Toutes les salles sont spacieuses et équipées de miroirs. ### 📲 **INFOS & RÉSERVATIONS :** * Tél : 06 27 48 50 88 * Email : yous.dance@gmail.com * Insta : @yous.dance / @cami.danse * Facebook : [Yous.dance](https://www.facebook.com/yous.dance) * Site : [https://latinflow.fr/](https://latinflow.fr/)
1 - "Une chambre à soi" V. Woolf ; 2 - Les Nourritures terrestres" A. Gide
1 - "Une chambre à soi" V. Woolf ; 2 - Les Nourritures terrestres" A. Gide
Ce soir, dans le cadre du cycle général, nous avons voté : **1 - "Une chambre à soi" de Virginia Woolf** "Bravant les conventions avec une irritation voilée d'ironie, Virginia Woolf rappelle dans ce délicieux pamphlet comment, jusqu'à une époque toute récente, les femmes étaient savamment placées sous la dépendance spirituelle et économique des hommes et, nécessairement, réduites au silence. Il manquait à celles qui étaient douées pour affirmer leur génie de quoi vivre, du temps et une chambre à soi..." Babelio **2 - "Les nourritures terrestres" d'André Gide** "André Gide, exalté, sensuel, lyrique. Les Nourritures Terrestres, oeuvre de jeunesse, est un hymne panthéiste. Il célèbre la vie, la nature, le désir. Sa composition est kaléidoscopique. Les genres y sont mêlés : notes de voyages, fragments de journal intime, rondes et ballades, dictionnaire poétique, dialogues fictionnels. Toutes les formes d'écriture sont convoquées pour dire l'ardeur avec laquelle Gide tente d'exister ..." Babelio ***On peut lire l'un ou les deux livres programmés.*** **Pour les présentations d'auteurs :** -Nicolaï fera une présentation d'André Gide pour donner du contexte à nos discussions ; \- Dominique fait la présentation d'auteur de Virginia Woolf **Pour les focus sur l'oeuvre :** \- Emile fait le focus sur l'oeuvre de" Les Nourritures terrestres ; \- Margot fait celui de "Une chambre à soi Et n'oubliez pas ! Partagez, si sous le souhaitez, quelques mots, passages et/ou citations qui vous ont marqués, touchés, et qui vous semblent importants à partager avec le groupe et les participants. Enfin, inscrivez-vous, je vous prie, uniquement si vous êtes sûrs d'être de la partie. Bien à vous tous, bonnes lectures, et à bientôt ! Jélila PS : la participation pour des raisons de frais liés à Meetup (240 euros par an) est de 2 euros par personne et par an. Mais elle reste facultative !
Ready-Set-Write Lazy Sunday edition (IN-PERSON):   11:00 Start Time
Ready-Set-Write Lazy Sunday edition (IN-PERSON): 11:00 Start Time
Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!*** [Events in Paris, FR](https://www.meetup.com/find/fr--paris/)
Atelier d’écriture du dimanche
Atelier d’écriture du dimanche
Un événement pour se retrouver entre femmes parisiennes qui écrivent ✍️
Faisons connaissance autour d’un thé ou café et écrivons chacune de notre côté, toutes ensemble ! ☀️ Au programme : 💬 Un petit tour de table ✍️ Un atelier d’écriture guidée ☕️ Un temps d’échange et de partage (si tu en as envie) À prévoir : 🗒️ / 💻 : carnet et stylo ou ordi (chargé) selon tes préférences!
Penser avec RILKE : l’épreuve de la solitude
Penser avec RILKE : l’épreuve de la solitude
**Billeterie en ligne :** [https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-penser-avec-rilke-lepreuve-de-la-solitude-1979788658171](https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-penser-avec-rilke-lepreuve-de-la-solitude-1979788658171) Exerçons ensemble notre pensée à partir d'un texte philosophique ! Une parole peut parfois changer une vie, non en donnant des réponses, mais en offrant un autre regard plus poétique.C’est ce qui arrive lorsqu’on lit les *Lettres à un jeune poète* de Rilke : certaines phrases éclairent des zones jusque-là ignorées, d’autres mettent des mots sur ce que nous pressentions sans pouvoir le formuler. Rilke nous touche parce qu’il a accepté sa propre solitude, et qu’il l’a explorée sans chercher à la combler. Quand il s’adresse à nous, il ne transmet pas un savoir achevé, il nous invite à écouter notre profondeur, à marcher dans nos propres zones d’ombre et de lumière. \*\*\* Exerçons ensemble notre pensée à partir des textes qui ont inspiré l’Humanité ! Véritable exercice de la pensée, cet atelier nous propose d’explorer en commun une question à partir d’un texte philosophique et ses arguments. Nous découvrirons une méthode pour entrer en profondeur dans la pensée du philosophe, dégager de nouveaux questionnements et faire des liens avec notre vie quotidienne. **Déroulé** * 1 heure et 30 minute d’étude de texte, reformulation, questions **Date et lieu** 📅 Date : Dimanche 10 mai à 17h 📍Lieu : Espace Le Moulin, 48 rue du fer à Moulin 75005 Paris 🎟️ Tarif : 7€ tarif unique
📸 🌳 Balade + Atelier Photo Portrait en Forêt
📸 🌳 Balade + Atelier Photo Portrait en Forêt
**📸 Atelier Photo Portrait – Forêt de Fontainebleau 🌳** La forêt de Fontainebleau comme studio à ciel ouvert — rochers, lumière filtrée, sous-bois denses. Un cadre naturel exceptionnel pour explorer le portrait photo ensemble. Cet atelier est pensé pour tous les niveaux, de l'amateur curieux au photographe confirmé. Pas de cours magistral : on apprend en faisant, en échangeant, en se photographiant mutuellement. Chacun passe devant et derrière l'objectif. **Au programme :** On explorera plusieurs approches du portrait en situation réelle — lumière naturelle et gestion des ombres en forêt, portraits en pleine lumière vs. contre-jour, utilisation du flou d'arrière-plan (bokeh), mise en scène et direction du modèle, portraits documentaires / candids, et selon les envies du groupe : poses, expressions, storytelling visuel. Chacun repart avec des images, des retours constructifs, et de nouvelles techniques en poche. **📸 Matériel :** Apportez votre appareil photo (reflex, hybride, compact ou même smartphone). L'important, c'est votre regard. **⚠️ Note importante – utilisation des photos :** Les photos prises lors de l'atelier sont susceptibles d'être utilisées pour la promotion du groupe sur les réseaux sociaux. En participant, vous acceptez que vos images (en tant que photographe ou modèle) puissent être publiées à cet effet. ✅ Si vous ne souhaitez pas apparaître sur les visuels partagés, merci de le signaler sur place — votre choix sera respecté sans question. **Infos pratiques :** * 📍 Gare de Lyon 12h45 * Pass Navigo ou billets Ile de France (5 euros aller-retour) * 🕙 Durée : environ 4h * 👥 Groupe limité pour que chacun puisse vraiment pratiquer * 🎒 Prévoir de bonnes chaussures et de quoi s'hydrater
Crecy-la-chapelle
Crecy-la-chapelle
Bonjour, Je vous propose une boucle à partir de la gare de Crecy-la-chapelle (T14, accesible depuis ligne P). Depart à 11h30 (Rdv possible à 10h15 gare de l'est) longueur : 18 km Prenez à boire, à manger et de quoi vous couvrir. Lien visorando : https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-crecy-la-chapelle/ Hello, I invite you to join me for a loop hike starting from Crécy-la-Chapelle station (T14, accessible via line P). Departure at 11:30 AM. (Meeting possible at 10:15 AM at Gare de l'Est.) Distance: 18 km. Please bring water, food, and appropriate clothing.

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IN-PERSON: Dinner at Blue Ginger
IN-PERSON: Dinner at Blue Ginger
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for May is "Ink" 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!
Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center
Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center
Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!
 TINYACO Creative Writer's Salon
TINYACO Creative Writer's Salon
Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!
Monthly Meet Up (Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter)
Monthly Meet Up (Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter)
This month we’ll be reading Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett. Feel free to come and chat even if you don’t finish the book!
Duty vs. Results: What Makes an Action Moral?
Duty vs. Results: What Makes an Action Moral?
When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches. * **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain acts—like lying—are wrong regardless of the consequences; you can’t do a wrong thing for a right reason. * **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are “higher” than others, and that good intentions don’t redeem harmful outcomes. ## Discussion Questions 1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie. 2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?** 3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome? 4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend? 5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles? 6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way? 7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time? 8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?