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Smalltalk Events This Week
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🍀Dahshur Countryside Daytrip ⛰️
🌿**Enjoy the Peaceful Charm of Countryside just 1.5hr from the city**🌿
Get ready for an adventure combines the charm of authentic Egyptian countryside with the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization!
🤩✨**Dahshur Countryside 2x1 Daytrip**🤩✨
🌴 Picture this: surrounded by lush palm trees and captivating natural scenery, it’s the perfect gateway to unwind and refresh. Just imagine savoring freshly-made traditional food, sipping tea, and enjoying the irresistible smell of bread baking right on the spot!
🛕Discover the stories and secrets behind some of the oldest and most beautiful pyramids in Egypt (Red, Bent and Black pyramids) through a unique guided tour**✨️**
**The trip includes:**
✅ Camping in countryside
✅ A chance to recharge your energy,
✅ Let go of negativity
✅ Meet new people,
✅ So you can start your day full of life and positive vibes!
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💰 **Cost Just 800EGP includes:**
**(Price differs for Non - Egyptians)**
👌 Transportation
👌 Farm day use ticket
👌Pyramids entrance tickets
👌 Breakfast
👌 Tea or Coffee
👌 Lemon juice
💰 Optional: For Dinner meal, extra 300EGP is added
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**Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:**
• For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp 01080430150 or [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2uBPK-w9UCxP2qDLGcK3axtubfXEHPy0K1sLQkzZdl36dSmzIHdbziEXA_aem_AeBi2fDWdQssdQcDD-bgQpxA8vq_u_EhLea3rD_CPIBIxOnoJXYCyHa04eCnn9E9AZltEFbxKNeJ6df5gy9LaAay)
✅ **Payment through** Instapay wallet or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150**
• **For 100% refund**, please cancel **7days** before event, & **50%** for **5days** where No refund for **3days** cancellation
🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **800EGP**
♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: 850EGP
🏃♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: EGP 900EGP
Optional: If you come by car 600EGP
• Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip
• Ask for promo code, if you are **5 travelers or more** 🤩
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**Necessary things to bring with you:✨️**
✅ Id or passport
✅power bank or charger
✅Debit card and Cash money
✅Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers
✅Two bags (backpack + bag)
■ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening)
**♥️ Please list any missing items 😹**
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**Notes:**
• Transportation using Hiace Toyota or private car
• Road trip = 1 to 1.5 hours from Cairo to Dahshour
• The program is to be slightly change
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**Social media channels:**
✨ Find us on Instagram: [@Tal3a Tours](https://www.instagram.com/tal3a.tours/)
✨ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDpyMhPj7NV9UVwZ4U7Czr?mode=wwt)
✨ Last trips link: In progress
Ramadan Ifrar
🌙 Ramadan Iftar Gathering
🌙 إفطار رمضان
📅 Sunday, Ramadan 18–الأحد 18رمضان–March 8
📍 Level 9 Cafe & Restaurant
20 Street 9, Sakanat El Maadi, Cairo
20 شارع 9، ثكنات المعادي، القاهرة
📍 Location / اللوكيشن:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6dZL1bY397kxeHTB9
💳 Booking & Payment via InstaPay: 01003052773
🍽 Iftar Menu–منيو الإفطار
*Meals – 200 LE*
Chicken Breast Meal – وجبة صدور فراخ
Chicken Pane Meal – وجبة فراخ بانيه
Shish Tawook Meal – وجبة شيش طاووق
Grilled Kofta Meal – وجبة كفتة مشوية
*Other Meals–وجبات أخرى*
Mixed Grill Meal – 240 LE – وجبة ميكس جريل
Boneless Chicken (Half Msa7ab) – 270 LE – وجبة نصف فرخة مسحب
*All meals are served with–جميع الوجبات تُقدم مع*
Rice – أرز
French Fries – بطاطس مقلية
2 pieces of bread – ٢ قطعة خبز
Tehina salad – سلطة طحينة
Green salad – سلطة خضراء
Free Ramadan juice – عصير رمضاني مجاني
And don’t forget to join our *Outing WhatsApp group!*
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IgjHciHXPZpK1Vh3VtH7XY?mode=gi_t
Inspire Toastmasters Club Meeting
Do you want to kick your public speaking skills up a couple of notches?
Join Inspire Toastmasters Club and practice public speaking with professional speakers from all over the world to ace your next presentation.
What's Inspire Toastmasters Club?
A Toastmasters Club meeting is a learn-by-doing event in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Through a series of 11 self-paced speaking assignments designed to put a basic foundation in public speaking, you'll learn how to express yourself, and deliver presentations, also you will get to develop your leadership and communication skills.
Care to join!! Please join us at our WhatsApp group:
[WhatsApp Group Invite](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0yjJ18bDph3uYeWbiKNKg?mode=wwt)
**Event Time- Ramadan Timing:** 9:15 PM - 11:30 PM
**Place:** Meeting will be held at MQR Co Working Space, The Greek Campus Downtown, 171 El Tahrir, Abdeen, Cairo, ***(Please follow the WhatsApp group to know if there is any change)***
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/34NaPVU5HECBorTp6
**Guest Fees:** 150 EGP
Egypt – The Pharaoh Experience
**March 2nd – March 11th, 2026**
**Optional Red Sea Extension: March 11th – March 14th, 2026**
The small group travel community PhotoFly Travel Club ([https://www.photoflytravel.com/](https://photoflytravel.com/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=posting&utm_campaign=mp_cub)) has a brand new trip to Egypt – check this out! Every accommodation offered is 5-star, including an overnight Nile River cruise. Here, ancient history pulses beneath your feet, and each sunrise illuminates 5,000 years of stories. Begin in Cairo at the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the timeless Sphinx. Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the full Tutankhamun collection and countless treasures. A Nile River cruise isn’t just transit—it’s a voyage through the cradle of civilization. From Aswan to Luxor, drift past sun-drenched villages, palm-fringed shores, and colossal desert monuments. In Luxor, Egypt’s magic peaks. Walk the towering Karnak Temple on the East Bank, then cross to the West to witness the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s Temple—sights that will leave you speechless. **There’s also an optional extension on the Red Sea at a luxury resort for ultimate relaxation!**
* 9N/10D throughout the best of Egypt
* 5-star accommodation throughout
* Privately guided adventures and local Egyptologist at all times
* Breakfast every day
* 5 Dinners, 3 Lunches
* Included domestic flight ($200 value!)
Join Here: [https://photoflytravel.org/tour/egypt-small-group-tours/](https://photoflytravel.org/tour/egypt-small-group-tours/)
Email us at [joinus@photoflytravel.com](http://joinus@photoflytravel.com/) for the daily itinerary!
**Cairo**
* Grand Egyptian Museum: Explore on your own and with a guide the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on the planet
* Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx: One of the Seven Wonders of the World!
* Day trip to Memphis and Saqqara: Ancient city of Memphis with stunning statues of powerful pharaohs and near to the oldest pyramid in the country
* Old Cairo: The Hanging Church built by the Romans, the Citadel of Saladin built in the 12th century, and the picturesque Alabaster Mosque
**Nile Cruise**
* Luxury boat: Cabins with luxurious finishes, gourmet restaurant, elevated service, sun deck, entertainment, and multiple stops along the way.
* Abu Simbel: An ancient marvel carved into sandstone, this grand temple honors Ramses II with four colossal statues welcoming visitors at its entrance.
* Temple of Horus: Among Egypt’s best-preserved temples, its interior features original hieroglyphics and 2,000-year-old carvings honoring the falcon-headed god.
* Temple of Kom Ombo: Uniquely dedicated to two gods, this symmetrical temple has twin halls, entrances, and sanctuaries—reflecting the fusion of Greek and Egyptian traditions.
* Traditional Felucca Ride: Sail the Nile aboard a classic wooden felucca, drifting past palm-lined banks with views of the hilltop Aga Khan Mausoleum.
* Philae Temple: Rising from the Nile, this elegant temple to goddess Isis features colonnaded courtyards, detailed reliefs, and Roman-era shrines—its setting on the water is breathtaking.
**Luxor**
* Temple of Karnak: One of the largest religious sites ever built, this vast complex of sanctuaries and columns was constructed over 2,000 years, honoring the gods of Thebes and showcasing ancient Egypt’s architectural might.
* Valley of the Kings: A desert necropolis on Luxor’s West Bank where pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses II were buried in richly decorated tombs, offering deep insight into ancient beliefs about the afterlife.
* Temple of Hatshepsut: Carved into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, this elegant temple honors Egypt’s first female pharaoh with terraces and colonnades that reflect her reign and divine legacy.
* Colossi of Memnon: Two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for over 3,000 years, once guarding a lost temple and famed in antiquity for emitting mysterious dawn sounds.
* Optional Hot Air Balloon: Soar above Luxor at sunrise for panoramic views of the Nile, temples, and tombs—an unforgettable and tranquil way to take in Egypt’s timeless beauty.
Email us at [joinus@photoflytravel.com](http://joinus@photoflytravel.com/) for the daily itinerary!
Price: $4,095
Single Supplement: $1,195
Check out our club's official trip page: [https://photoflytravel.org/tour/egypt-small-group-tours/](https://photoflytravel.org/tour/egypt-small-group-tours/)
**Optional Red Sea Extension: March 11th – March 14th, 2026**
Nestled along the Red Sea, just 15 miles north of Hurghada, El Gouna is no ordinary resort town. Designed as a sustainable, upscale escape, it blends laid-back luxury with eco-conscious living. Saltwater lagoons wind through sun-washed villas, and mornings start with the scent of Arabic coffee carried on the sea breeze. Kitesurfers glide across turquoise waters, divers explore vibrant coral reefs, and tucked-away galleries and food trucks offer everything from falafel to fusion sushi beneath lantern-lit skies.
* 5-Star All-Inclusive Resort: Relax at a luxurious beachfront resort and spa on a Red Sea peninsula in El Gouna, with stunning views of turquoise waters, lagoons, and lush gardens. Enjoy modern comforts, exceptional service, and a serene setting.
* Daily Activities: Savor diverse dining, unwind at the private beach or pools, and recharge at the spa or fitness center. Optional activities include kitesurfing, diving, golf, biking, or exploring town.
* Optional Snorkel Adventure: Take a full-day snorkeling trip to Giftun Island from Hurghada. Explore vibrant coral reefs, swim with colorful marine life—and possibly dolphins—and relax on idyllic beaches.
Email us at [joinus@photoflytravel.com](http://joinus@photoflytravel.com/) for the daily itinerary!
Extension Price: $1,275
Extension Single Supplement: $240
Check out our club's official trip page: [https://photoflytravel.org/tour/egypt-small-group-tours/](https://photoflytravel.org/tour/egypt-small-group-tours/)
Cairo Toastmasters Meeting - Develop your public speaking in Tagamo3!
Do you want to kick your public speaking skills up a couple of notches?
Join Cairo Toastmasters and practice public speaking with professional speakers from all over the world to ace your next presentation.
Please join our whatsapp group to receive the invitation and meeting details.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DDkLoUWtGFiHLA6KWoyhyo
What's Cairo Toastmasters?
A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing event in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Through a series of 11 self-paced speaking assignments designed to put a basic foundation in public speaking, you'll learn how to express yourself, and deliver presentations, also you will get to develop your leadership and communication skills.
Why join Cairo Toastmasters?
Toastmasters will give you a GROWING experience once you decide to join the club. With more than 700,000 active members in more than 16,000 clubs all over the world improving their public speaking and communication skills, you'll be a part of a global network of success.
A fee of 100 LE is collected from all guests.
Ramadan 15th Iftar in Maadi Wadi Degla Protectorate🤩✨
فطارنا السنة دي هيكون يوم 15 رمضان في محمية وادي دجلة هنستمتع بليلة رمضانية مميزة فيها فطار وصلاة جماعة وحاجات تانيه وأجواء لا تنسي من 4 عصرا حتي العاشرة مساء
⛺️ Ramadan 2026 Iftar in Wadi Degla hits different ✨️
🌙 Enjoy a special Ramadan Night with a calm atmosphere and desert vibes
Get ready for a night to remember long after we make it 🧡🏔️
✨Ramadan 15th Iftar in Maadi Wadi Degla Protectorate 🤩✨
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**Fee: 450 EGP** **including** : 🔥
(750 for Non - Egyptians)
✅ Camping in the mountains🌄
✅ Grilled Dinner Meal
✅ Salat Taraweeh in Jamaa
✅ Group activities Dominos, Chess, Card games
✅ Drinking mineral water, Juice, tea
✅ Optional hiking with professional guiding experience
✅ A car will be available to carry our bags 🚙
**The Program details:**
👌We meet at 4:00pm at Maadi gate of the protectorate
👌Reach camp site having iftar
👌Taraweeh prayer with optional hiking session
👌Sitting around bonfire having grilled dinner
👌Activities, games with special beduien tea till 11pm
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✅ Payment through Instapay bank account or Vodafone cash on: 01080430150
• For 100% refund, please cancel 5days before event, where No refund for 5days cancellation
🚀 Early booking till Ramadan 5th: 450EGP
♥️ Regular booking till Ramadan 10th: 500EGP
🏃♂️ Last minute till Ramadan 15th: 600EGP
• Ask for promo code, if you are 10 travelers or more 🤩
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**Necessary things to bring with you:**
✨ Your ID card
✨ Comfortable sneakers
✨ A cap, sunglasses and/or sunscreen
✨ Extra calories food
✨ Extra water bottle (1 liters)
✨ A jacket or a sweatshirt
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**Important Notes to keep:**
• The camp is traditional, not 5 stars
• The bathrooms are only at the gate
• There's poor to no signal inside
• You can leave early if you want
• Wear comfy & warm clothes
• It is ok for kids
• No cinema, no shisha
• No jeans, no shoes, no accessories
• The program is to be slightly changes
\*Note: it is very cold at night\*
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**Social media channels:**
✨ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/)
✨ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d)
✨ Last trips link: [Instagram video](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOl2vJpk6vs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)
• Tell us to customize a trip for your group
• Don’t miss our **Spring collections of 2026** for outings & trips
Smalltalk Events Near You
Connect with your local Smalltalk community
Italian Conversation Hour
Ciao a tutt\*!
Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the **Grandview Heights Public Library** in **Conference Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.
\*note change in location\* Grandview Heights library (1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212)
Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations!
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).
Go Build & Learn
Meeting @ Improving's office in Downtown Columbus, near Cosi. Parking is paid, food & drink are free!
This time we're hanging out after the long winter break. We are going to look at a group-member's project used to help learn the fundamentals of Go, and if time allows, we can take a look at how we like to build Go projects using AI.
CBusData - Discover the Power of Window Functions
Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a “window” to a result set when used in SQL queries. They are powerful, set-based methods to view data in unexpected ways. Window functions provide easy, set-based solutions to solve some common problems:
* Using running totals
* Performing operations in intervals
* Identifying data gaps and islands
* Performing aggregates without losing detail
Many people are confused by window functions and do not know how to use them properly. This session will explore window functions, how they work, and how to use them. Demonstrations with several examples will solidify how window functions can simplify queries and make them more powerful.
In Person Event: The Secrets to Mental Health
Mental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it?
How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself.
Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went?
Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence?
Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.
This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**New Dojo Location!**
**Draft Day Columbus**
1130 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)













