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## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕ Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉** ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## 🖌️**About this event** You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting. Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations. ⭕⭕⭕➡️ **IMPORTANT ⬅️** ⭕⭕⭕⭕ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** **If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.** **Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**How Does It Work?** This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests! **👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### ☕**Where?** We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### **🎟️ What is included?** 🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!** 🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨 🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere 🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷 🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive: ***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,*** ***\~\~\~ Training content,*** ***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members*** ***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions*** 🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs** 🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 🖼️**Art Materials?** Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**

!!! DOOR CODE ROOD WORDT DEZE MEETUP VERPLAATST NAAR 4 SEPTEMBER !!!

Join us for a cozy, distraction-free afternoon where we slow down, connect, and create. This is a phone-free event — a chance to step away from screens and be fully present. We’ll start by getting to know each other in a relaxed setting, and then everyone will spend time working on their own creative project. Think simple, mindful, and low-space activities like: • Sketching or drawing • Painting (small canvases only) • Journaling or writing • Knitting or crochet • Any quiet, offline creative hobby 💡 Please bring something that doesn’t take up too much space and doesn’t require digital tools. We’ll sit together, enjoy the calm atmosphere, and gently connect — no pressure, just shared creativity. ⚠️ Limited spots available: maximum of 10 participants Sign up quickly to secure your place!

Welcome to **Jiada Mahjong**, a place to learn, play, and connect around the table. Whether you’re completely new or already know the game, you’re welcome. Beginners are guided step by step, while experienced players can jump straight in and play at their own pace. On **Friday, 1 May**, we are hosting **A Mahjong Night** at **Grand Café LIVING in Utrecht**. Expect a relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of Mahjong, where you’ll learn the game, play together, and meet new people in a laid-back atmosphere. ✨ **What to expect:** - Step-by-step Mahjong introduction - 3 hours of casual play with guidance - Two drinks (wine, beer, or soda) - Two bits (bittergarnituur) - Extra drinks & bites available for purchase at the bar - Relaxed social atmosphere - Meet new people and share a table **All Levels Welcome** Whether you’re completely new or already play comfortably, this session is designed so everyone gets the right experience at the right table. **Beginner Workshop (never played)** Learn how to play Sichuan Mahjong (also known as “Bloody Battle to the End”), a fast-paced and accessible variant that blends strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. This beginner workshop is designed to get you from zero to playing in a single session. You won’t sit through a long lecture. After a short introduction, you’ll start playing right away. A dedicated host will guide you step by step at the table—explaining the tiles, the flow of the game, and the core techniques as you go. You learn by doing, not by memorizing. By the end of the session, you’ll be able to play a simple version of Sichuan Mahjong independently. Depending on how quickly you pick it up, you may also start understanding how scoring (points) works. Why Sichuan Mahjong? It’s one of the most popular and beginner-friendly Mahjong styles. The rules are more accessible than many other variants, while still offering enough depth to keep the game interesting as you improve. **Open Play (Basic, Intermediate & Advanced)** Already familiar with Mahjong? You’ll be seated with players at a similar level and can jump straight into gameplay. Questions are always welcome, but the focus is on smooth, uninterrupted play. We support multiple Mahjong styles, including Sichuan, Hong Kong, and Riichi. Tables are organized based on player preferences whenever possible. If enough players wish to play the same style, we’ll group them together. However, this depends on attendance and cannot be guaranteed. If there aren’t enough players for your preferred style, you may be seated at another table, and we’ll provide a brief introduction to help you get started. 📅 Firday, 26 June 🕒 18:00 – 21:00 🏷️ Tickets can be found on our website: [JiadaMahjong.com](https://jiadamahjong.com/products/a-mahjong-night-grand-cafe-living) 📍 **Grand Café LIVING**, Weg tot de Wetenschap 400, 3584 CN **Utrecht**

**Hilversum Code & Coffee** A friendly meetup for developers, tech enthusiasts, students, freelancers, founders, and anyone interested in coding. Bring your laptop, grab a coffee, and work on: * coding projects * learning programming * AI experiments * startup ideas * automation tools * open source * career development All levels are welcome — from beginners to experienced engineers.

Let us meet, have a coffee and code together, or just discuss :)! This Meetup is everyone that considers himself "Techie", in the broad sense and wants to socialize :). Join us and chat, ask your questions, or work on your own projects. The choice is yours! There is no agenda, this is simply a gathering of interested folks :). We're meeting at Lebkov right inside the Utrecht Centraal station. We're typically sitting at the large table. Search for the folks with the laptops in the back! You are very welcome to join whether you are an experienced developer, or simply interested and want to chat!

Join us for a relaxed and friendly matcha tasting meetup. I’ll bring matcha for everyone to try, and you’re welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks, including alcohol if you like. This is a casual event for meeting new people, enjoying Japanese tea culture, and spending a cozy afternoon together. Beginners are very welcome. Free to join.