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Perfume Making Workshop - Eat Cookies, Drink Tisane, Create Perfume :D
What could be more relaxing — and stimulating — than a hands-on beginner’s Perfume Making Workshop? 🍪 ☕ Enjoy complimentary cookies and tisane or coffee as you discover the art of creating your own personalised scent.
In a calm and welcoming environment, you’ll explore beautiful fragrance materials, learn the basics of perfume structure, and blend a scent that is uniquely yours to take home. No experience needed — just curiosity and creativity!
A perfect activity to do alone, as a couple, or with friends, and this workshop is ideal for a fun experience or some relaxing downtime! :)
KINO KABARET MILANO – 4a edizione – 48ore Film Festival
### **ITA**
### **Kino Movement Milano** in collaborazione con il Centro Culturale **Slow Mill** organizza il quarto Kino Kabaret di Milano.
### **MOVIMENTO “KINO”**
Kino è un movimento cinematografico internazionale, consistente nel fare film senza budget, in uno spirito di mutuo aiuto, non concorrenza, libertà e benevolenza. Il suo motto è: “Fai bene con niente, fai meglio con poco, ma fallo ora”. Questo movimento è iniziato a Montreal, Quebec (Canada) nel febbraio 1999 con Kino Montreal e ora conta circa 100 cellule attive in tutto il mondo.
I partecipanti – che sono chiamati i Kinoïtes (i Kinetici) – si incontrano in due tipi di eventi, gli Screenings mensili e i Kino Kabarets, per realizzare cortometraggi in un arco di tempo limitato, che va da 24, 48 ore a pochi giorni.
Aperti sia ai professionisti che ai dilettanti, questi eventi sono spazi di creazione, senza censure o concorrenza, che consentono sia ai dilettanti di migliorarsi, sia ai professionisti di approfondire la propria ricerca artistica.
Ipartecipanti al **Kino Kabaret di Milano** quindi, cineasti e attori, si riuniranno per realizzare cortometraggi in 48 ore. Questi film saranno poi presentati direttamente al pubblico alla fine dello scadere del tempo a disposizione.
Per maggiori informazioni leggere i **[Principi ufficiali dei gruppi che affermano di appartenere al movimento Kino](https://www.slowmill.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Principi-ufficiali-Kino-Kabaret.pdf)**.
### **Programma del weekend:**
**Ritrovo: 13 marzo ore 18.00**
I cineasti e le cineaste (regia, direzione della fotografia, montaggio, sceneggiatura, suono, trucco, scenografia, musiche) e gli attori e le attrici si ritroveranno il 13 marzo alle ore 18.00 per registrarsi all’evento e avere i dettagli sui cortometraggi da girare. Possono essere squadre già formate oppure squadre estemporanee che si incontrano al ritrovo e decidono di collaborare insieme. E’ necessario che chiunque abbia la propria attrezzatura. I film possono venire realizzati con qualsiasi camera capace di realizzare video in Full HD, smartphone compresi.
**Consegna lavori: 15 marzo ore 19.00**
I cortometraggi, della durata massima di 5 minuti (tassativi), dovranno essere consegnati nella loro forma completa al responsabile di Kino, entro l’orario stabilito, il quale provvederà a confermare l’avvenuta ricezione e l’inserimento nella scaletta di proiezione.
**Proiezione finale: 15 marzo ore 21.00**
La proiezione dei cortometraggi avverrà alla presenza di tutte le squadre e di un pubblico di interessati. Seguirà successivamente un dibattito libero tra i Kinetici e il pubblico per poter adempiere allo spirito di Kino: è attraverso la collaborazione tra i suoi membri che Kino trova il suo vero scopo: motivare, imparare e ispirare.
Il responsabile del Kino Movement Milano, **Mateo Çili**, autore cinematografico, attore, regista e insegnante di recitazione, sarà a disposizione durante tutto il periodo delle 48 ore per poter aiutare i gruppi a realizzare al meglio i propri film. Gli spazi del centro culturale Slow Mill saranno disponibili come base per chiunque necessitasse di avere un appoggio per lasciare le attrezzature, mettere in carica le batterie, realizzare il montaggio, ecc… oppure semplicemente per rifocillarsi.
Per potersi candidare come singoli o come squadra, scrivere una mail a **info@slowmill.it** elencando i membri della squadra e le mansioni, oppure, in caso di singoli, comunicando il ruolo che si intende esercitare.
**ENG**
### **Kino Movement Milan** in collaboration with the **Slow Mill** Cultural Center presents the fourth Kino Kabaret of Milan.
**“KINO” MOVEMENT**
Kino is an international film movement based on making films with no budget, in a spirit of mutual support, non-competition, freedom, and goodwill. Its motto is: *“Do well with nothing, do better with little, but do it now.”* This movement began in Montreal, Quebec (Canada) in February 1999 with Kino Montreal, and now includes around 100 active cells worldwide.
Participants – called Kinoïtes (the Kinetics) – meet during two types of events: monthly Screenings and Kino Kabarets, to create short films within a limited time frame, ranging from 24 to 48 hours, or a few days.
Open to both professionals and amateurs, these events are creative spaces without censorship or competition, allowing amateurs to improve and professionals to deepen their artistic exploration.
At the Milan Kino Kabaret, filmmakers and actors will gather to make short films in 48 hours. These films will then be shown directly to the public at the end of the time limit.
For more information, read the official Principles of the groups claiming to be part of the Kino movement.
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**Weekend Schedule:**
**Meeting: March 13th at 6:00 PM**
Filmmakers (directing, cinematography, editing, screenwriting, sound, makeup, set design, music) and actors will meet on March 13th at 6:00 PM to register for the event and get the details about the short films to be made. Teams can be pre-formed or spontaneously assembled on site. Everyone must bring their own equipment. Films can be made with any camera capable of recording Full HD video, including smartphones.
**Submission: March 15th at 7:00 PM**
The short films, with a *strict* maximum length of 5 minutes, must be submitted in their final form to the Kino coordinator by the set time. The coordinator will confirm receipt and inclusion in the screening schedule.
**Final Screening: March 15th at 9:00 PM**
The screening will take place in the presence of all the teams and an interested audience. A free discussion between the Kinetics and the public will follow, in line with the spirit of Kino: through collaboration among its members, Kino fulfills its true purpose—to motivate, learn, and inspire.
The coordinator of Kino Movement Milan, Mateo Çili, filmmaker, actor, and acting teacher, will be available throughout the 72 hours to assist teams in making the best films possible. The Slow Mill cultural center spaces will be available as a base for anyone needing a place to store equipment, charge batteries, edit footage, etc., or simply to grab a bite and relax.
To apply as an individual or as a team, send an email to **info@slowmill.it**, listing team members and their roles, or—if applying individually—specify the role you’d like to take on.
Don't Be Shy! International aperitivo 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸🇯🇵🇵🇹(inside)
Hi my friends, welcome to "Don't Be Shy!", your favourite international aperitivo 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸🇯🇵🇵🇹.
We meet every Friday (Pacino café) from 19:30 so don't worry if you arrive a bit later, we will be there until late.
During the evening you will have the opportunity to meet nice people 😉 and speak several languages 😊.
Two simple rules to folllow: bring your smile and DON'T BE SHY!
🔴 Photos and videos of the event will be posted on Instagram ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://instagram.com/dontbeshy_milano?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
🔴 Apertivo/first drink 11€
The bar will serve food until 21:30
🔴 Ask for me (Armando) when you arrive.
🔴 You can write me on WhatsApp 3755246023 if needed.
what's app group (communication & updates only) >>> https://chat.whatsapp.com/BSMO1uygZxhHWMrVhCJzlr
I cannot wait to meet you all ✌🏿,
Armando
Gruppo di biliardo pool 9 amatoriale
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## What we’re about
Buongiorno a tutti. Sono proprietario di un bar e dispongo di un tavolo da biliardo semi-professionale. Sto creando un gruppo WhatsApp di giocatori amatoriali di biliardo americano pool/carambola, per la maggior parte debuttanti. Cerco persone disposte a unirsi al gruppo per giocare e divertirsi nel tempo libero, il pomeriggio oppure la sera in ogni giorno. Per stimolare l'impegno di ogni giocatore, abbiamo pattuito che il vincitore di ogni "mini-torneo" organizzato nei vari giorni giochi gratis e non paghi la tariffa di tempo per il periodo di gioco (un'ora di gioco costa 10€, ma viene di volta in volta frazionata in base al periodo di gioco effettivo). Il locale si trova in zona nord di Milano, stazione Greco-Pirelli, università Bicocca. Chiunque dovesse essere davvero interessato a partecipare e unirsi al mio gruppo, non esiti a contattarmi. Cerco persone serie e disposte solamente a divertirsi, senza puntare mazzette grazie mille.
Antonio
Movie Night – Pizza, amici e film da decifrare
Unisciti a noi per una serata di pizza, socializzazione e cinema! 🍕🎬
**Come funziona la serata:**
* Ci incontriamo alle **20:00 alla pizzeria RossoPomodoro** per una cena informale e per iniziare a conoscerci con calma.
* Dopo cena inizierà il quiz: verranno proposte **trame ironiche di film famosi** e, divisi in squadre, bisognerà indovinare il titolo corretto. Il gioco sarà semplice e divertente, pensato per farci interagire e ridere insieme.
La serata è dedicata a chi ama i film più conosciuti e ha voglia di partecipare attivamente, conoscere nuove persone e contribuire a creare un clima piacevole e rispettoso.
**L'evento è gratuito. Ognuno pagherà la propria consumazione direttamente al ristorante.**
**Parcheggio gratuito disponibile.**
**Per confermare la partecipazione**, inviami un messaggio privato su Meetup almeno 3 giorni prima dell’evento. Senza conferma, il posto verrà rimesso a disposizione. Questo permette di creare un gruppo effettivo per promuovere la socializzazione.
Venerdì al NOIR LISSONE
venerdì sera ci troviamo in questo bellissimo locale invernale dove gustare un ottimo buffet in compagnia al prezzo di 17€ comprensivo anche della prima consumazione.
Avremo il nostro tavolo riservato dove poter conoscerci chiacchierare e fare amicizia. Dalle 22,30 chi vuole può rimanere a ballare la migliore musica dagli anni 70 ai giorni nostri.
Evento consigliato a un pubblico over 35/40. Gradita la conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri:
Enrico 3930134920
melissa 3755058482
🍹 International Aperitivo in Isola: Drinks & Piazzetta 🍸
📌 **What**
Enjoy Isola like a true local! 🍹✨ Join us for an international Friday night aperitivo in true Milanese style: zero stress, no assigned tables, just good company and piazza vibes. How it works: we’ll meet first at **Lucky Bar** to break the ice with a drink. Once the group is formed, we’ll all walk together (it’s only 150 meters!) to Piazzale Archinto to continue the evening in the heart of the nightlife scene, standing chats, relaxed mingling, and strategic refills at Vinyl or the other bars around the square.
❗️The Meetup team will not be present. Please use the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JmcfvNMmnxkJ4UY1Ok0y6R) to connect and coordinate with the other participants. More details below.
📌 **Who**
It’s an international aperitivo welcoming both locals and expats who want to meet new people in an easy, informal way. Whether you’re new in Milan or just looking to expand your circle, this is the perfect relaxed and friendly setting.
📌 **How**
1. RSVP to join the event.
2. Join the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JmcfvNMmnxkJ4UY1Ok0y6R), essential for coordinating (“We’re at Lucky,” “We’re moving to the piazza”).
3. Please keep your RSVP updated on Meetup 🫶
Makers Events This Week
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The Scents Of Well-Being, Breakfast & Perfumes Creation 14.03
Unlock the secrets of natural fragrance creation in this immersive, hands-on workshop dedicated to the art of botanical perfumery.
Whether you're a curious beginner or a wellness enthusiast, The Scents Of Well-Being will guide you through the fundamentals of crafting your own unique, all-natural perfumes using essential oils and botanical extracts.
Combines the therapeutic power of essential oils with the charm of perfumes!
You'll learn:
The basics of fragrance structure: top, middle, and base notes
How to blend essential oils harmoniously using scent families and following your emotions
The therapeutic properties of popular essential oils
How to create a balanced, long-lasting natural perfume, toxin-free alternative to synthetic fragrances
How to design your signature scent and take it home!
I'll wait for you at the event!
Giulia
**Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)
Sunday Coffee☕️
Hi there! Are you visiting/ living in Milan, want to practise languages and make new friends in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere?
There's a new serie of events called "Coffee&Chat!" with this purpose in mind, to practise languages and socialise within a smaller group of people in a welcoming, easy-going setting.
Coffee&Chat also provides English lessons, online or face-to-face. Contact Chiara if you want to know more.
English will be the main language spoken in the group, but we are happy to talk in Italian as well if there are people interested in learning it:)
1€ entry fee
Our WhatsApp channel ⬇️
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBtJsSGJP89J5M7qG1P
✨Nate con la camicia.... personalizzata! ✨
✨ Nate con la camicia… personalizzata ✨
Hai una camicia semplice di cotone? oppure in alternativa una t-shirt?
Perfetto. Sta per diventare tutt’altro che semplice.
In questo workshop giochiamo con strass scintillanti, bottoni coloratissimi, toppe termoadesive e dettagli sorprendenti per trasformare una camicia bianca, nera o di jeans in un capo super personale, creativo e pieno di carattere.
Non serve saper cucire come una stilista né avere competenze tecniche: basta voglia di divertirsi, sperimentare e lasciare spazio alla fantasia. Mischiamo, proviamo, attacchiamo, cambiamo idea, aggiungiamo un tocco in più. Qui non esiste “troppo”, esiste solo “wow”.
Sarà un momento leggero, creativo e pieno di energia, dove ogni camicia racconta una storia diversa — la tua.
Perché nascere con la camicia è fortuna.
Personalizzarla è pura magia. 💫
Tu porta solo la tua camicia la voglia di rilassarti e un bel sorriso al resto ci penso io ☕🙂
Gruppo whatsapp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPeImG8EK1P82157K4izWP?mode=wwt
Massimo 6 posti!
puoi inviare la quota di prenotazione con PayPal o Satispay o bonifico per prenotare il tuo posto.
🫰🏻Contributo di partecipazione 15€ compreso di tutti i materiali, la mia guida, acqua al tavolo e caffè di benvenuto ☕ se gradito.
🙏🏻Ti prego di confermare la tua presenza entro venerdì 13 marzo per poter confermare il tavolo.
Ulteriori consumazioni restano a carico del partecipante☕ 🍰🍪
Mosaic Arts: Gaudi
Step into the vibrant world of mosaic art and let your creativity flow in this special workshop inspired by the iconic works of Antoni Gaudí. Learn the techniques behind his signature style as you design and decorate your own unique mosaic piece, experimenting with colors, shapes, and patterns.
🖌️ Over the course of two hours, you’ll work with a variety of mosaic pieces, bringing your vision to life with expert guidance. To make the experience even more enjoyable, a glass of wine will be included as you immerse yourself in this artistic journey.
This workshop is the perfect opportunity to explore a new craft, connect with fellow creatives, and embrace the beauty of imperfection—just like Gaudí did. An apron is advised but not mandatory.
Come and create your own masterpiece in a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere! 🌟✨
**Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)
Thread Club Teatime - Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery
🧵 Thread Club Tea Time at CO\.SY \| Saturday 14 March\, 2\.30 PM to 4 PM 🧵
For Monza expats and international friendly locals. We will be speaking English.
Looking for a slow, creative way to spend your Saturday afternoon?
Join us for Thread Club Tea Time at CO.SY Monza, a cozy gathering for anyone who loves working with thread. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any thread based hobby you enjoy, bring your project and let’s create together.
This is not a class, just a relaxed space to make, chat, and connect over tea and creativity. Whether you are a total beginner or have been stitching for years, you are welcome. We love sharing knowledge, tips, and small tricks with each other, so if you are just starting out you can always ask someone more experienced to show you how they do it.
CO.SY offers a special tea time formula for our group.
Please bring your own materials and current project.
If you need supplies, you can find everything at Antica Merceria Brumana in Via Zucchi, just a one minute walk away.
No pressure, no expectations, just a creative afternoon with good company.
Practical info
📍 CO.SY Monza, via Camperio 3
🕝 Saturday 14 March, 2.30 PM to 4 PM
🎟 Limited spots, please RSVP
🫖 Tea time formula available at the café
✨ Ask for Maria Francesca when you arrive
CAMBIA-MENTI – PILOT - Da Sogno a Visione
# CAMBIA-MENTI – PILOT
## Da Sogno a Visione
**Workshop esperienziale di Coaching per Manager & Leader**
📍 Via Gaspare Rosales, 9, 20124 Milano MI
📅 15 marzo
🕒 15:00 – 18:00
👥 Numero limitato
Ci sono momenti in cui la carriera funziona.
Eppure qualcosa dentro non risuona più.
Hai costruito competenze, responsabilità, riconoscimento.
Ma emerge una domanda più profonda:
**È davvero questa la direzione che voglio abitare?**
CAMBIA-MENTI è un workshop esperienziale di 3 ore dedicato a Manager e Leader che stanno attraversando una soglia evolutiva.
Non si tratta di cambiare lavoro.
Si tratta di cambiare osservatore.
Durante l’incontro lavoreremo su:
✔ Sogno vs Visione
✔ Linguaggio che limita vs linguaggio generativo
✔ Identità professionale in trasformazione
✔ Il Mandala della Visione
✔ Il primo passo concreto da compiere entro 72 ore
Non teoria.
Esperienza guidata, domande potenti, confronto autentico.
Uscirai con:
• Una Visione scritta
• Una direzione più chiara
• Un impegno concreto
• Un nuovo modo di osservarti
Il workshop sarà tenuto da **Loretta Stefano**, Mentore & Career Coach certificata ACC ICF, professionista con esperienza riconosciuta nell’ambito della formazione e del coaching e con quasi vent’anni nel settore finanziario e nella guida di team in contesti complessi.
Un approccio che unisce esperienza manageriale, profondità e concretezza.
***
### Evento Pilota
Questo è il primo workshop CAMBIA-MENTI in formato pilot.
Per questo motivo il contributo di partecipazione è:
**57 € invece di 97 €**
Un investimento consapevole per dedicarti tre ore di profondità e chiarezza.
***
Se senti che non si tratta di “lasciare”, ma di andare verso,
questo è il tuo momento.
I posti sono limitati.
Maggiori info sulla pagina web: https://www.lorettastefano.com/
Open Atelier Night: Nude Life Drawing & Aperitivo in Milan
# 🇮🇹 Italiano
Unisciti a noi ogni sabato sera per le nostre **sessioni aperte di disegno dal vero** — un piccolo rituale creativo in stile atelier.
Disegneremo **modelli nudi dal vivo** in un’atmosfera artistica e bohemien, con musica, un aperitivo e conversazioni tra persone curiose e appassionate d’arte provenienti da tutto il mondo.
È uno spazio per osservare, sperimentare e lasciare fluire la creatività — senza paura di essere principianti o professionisti. Qui conta solo la voglia di disegnare e di condividere un momento artistico.
**Porta i tuoi materiali**: matite, carboncino, colori o qualsiasi tecnica tu voglia esplorare.
Le due guide dell’atelier sono **trilingui (italiano, inglese e spagnolo)**, per accogliere una comunità internazionale di artisti e curiosi.
Un piccolo angolo di libertà creativa nel cuore di Milano.
• Ogni sabato \| 18:30 – 20:30
• Via Andrea Solari 2A, Milano
**Come partecipare:**
Prenota il tuo posto tramite il link Eventbrite nel Linktree su Instagram **@ateliersolismilano**.
Ti aspettiamo in atelier.
***
# 🇬🇧 English
Join us every Saturday evening for our **open life drawing sessions** — a small creative ritual in a true atelier atmosphere.
We will draw **live nude models** in a relaxed, bohemian studio setting with music, a light aperitivo, and conversations with art lovers from around the world.
This is a space to observe, experiment, and let your creativity flow freely — whether you are a complete beginner or a professional artist. Curiosity is the only requirement.
**Bring your own materials**: pencils, charcoal, inks, colors, or any medium you enjoy working with.
The two hosts of the atelier are **trilingual (Italian, English, and Spanish)**, welcoming an international community of artists and curious minds.
A little pocket of creative freedom in the heart of Milan.
• Every Saturday \| 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Via Andrea Solari 2A, Milan
**How to join:**
Reserve your spot through the Eventbrite link in the Instagram Linktree **@ateliersolismilano**.
See you at the atelier.
***
# 🇪🇸 Español
Únete cada sábado por la tarde a nuestras **sesiones abiertas de dibujo del natural** — un pequeño ritual creativo con espíritu de atelier.
Dibujaremos **modelos desnudos en vivo** en un ambiente bohemio y relajado, con música, aperitivo y conversaciones con personas creativas de diferentes partes del mundo.
Es un espacio para observar, experimentar y dejar que la creatividad fluya sin miedo — ya seas principiante o artista profesional. Aquí lo importante es la curiosidad y las ganas de crear.
**Trae tus propios materiales**: lápices, carboncillo, tintas, colores o cualquier técnica con la que te guste trabajar.
Las dos guías del atelier somos **trilingües (español, inglés e italiano)** y nos encanta recibir a una comunidad internacional de artistas y curiosos.
Un pequeño refugio de libertad creativa en el corazón de Milán.
• Cada sábado \| 18:30 – 20:30
• Via Andrea Solari 2A, Milano
**Cómo participar:**
Reserva tu lugar a través del link de Eventbrite en el Linktree de Instagram **@ateliersolismilano**.
Te esperamos en el atelier.
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From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
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
Free in-person event: Take Control of Your Mental Health
It’s time to take control of your mental health. 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.
TBD
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Brunch Club: Make New Friends
⚠️ **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.
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)!!!
This month, we are in-person at GameArena!!! We will also be joined by students and their games from [Shawnee State](https://www.shawnee.edu/game-design-programs)!
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Join us for our our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event @GameArena! Come to play and showcase your games.
We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk mezzanine area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor as well as the 1st floor in the gaming room below the mezzanine.
Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required).
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
**Attendees:**
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better!
**Developers:**
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers.
Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9)
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)
Conversation and Coffee @ Belle's Bread Bakery
Hey Everyone!
Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
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 Sunday 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 noon on Sundays.
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:
12:00 - quick intros.
12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. 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. 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 Sunday!




















