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Outdoor Mat Pilates in Wilhelminapark
Join us for an outdoor mat Pilates session in Wilhelminapark, Utrecht šæ
This is a beginner-friendly full-body Pilates class for anyone who wants to move, feel stronger, enjoy being outside and meet new people in a relaxed way.
Weāll start with a mat Pilates class in the park, focusing on strength, mobility and feeling good in your body. After the class, we can stay in the park for a little chat and connect with each other.
You can come alone ā many people do.
Please bring your own mat if you have one. If you donāt have a mat, send me a message in advance and I can bring one for you.
š Wilhelminapark, Utrecht
š Sunday, 5 July
ā° 11:00
šø Ticket: ā¬15
Spots are limited, so please reserve your ticket if youād like to join.
Kintsugi workshop in Utrecht
**Modern and Authentic kintsugi workshop in Utrecht.**
Choose from three options:
* 1-Day Modern Kintsugi workshop-ā¬60
* 2-Day Modern Kintsugi workshop-ā¬96
* 4-Day Authentic Kintsugi workshop -ā¬180
For all details, please visit my website.
[https://japanworkshopnet.com/upcoming-workshops/](https://japanworkshopnet.com/upcoming-workshops/)
Location: **CLAY TO PLATE**
[Biltstraat 55, 3572 AG, Utrecht](https://www.claytoplate.com/)
**Booking is essential**. Please contact me if you would like to participate in the workshop.
Webiste: [https://japanworkshopnet.com/](https://japanworkshopnet.com/)
Email: info@japanworkshopnet.com
Mobile:0616059840
Brunch Social Utrecht
ā ļø **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**Join the Utrecht Brunch Club and make new friends!**
Each meetup brings together 4ā6 people for casual conversations over Brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyoneās a good fit.
š **To attend, youāll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
Weāll 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 brunch venues with good food and vibe.
\* If you hit it off with your group, thereās plenty of time to hang out afterwards.
**Note:**
RSVPs on Meetup donāt 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.
Japanese art_MAKI-E workshop in Utrecht
Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquer decoration technique. Techiniques are involved drawing pictures, patterns, and letters on the surface of lacquerware using lacquer, and then sprinkling and fixing metal powder, such as gold or silver, onto the surface.
In our workshop, you have the opportunity to create maki-e designs using traditional Japanese patterns (wagara) or your own original designs. Then your canvas can be a glass cup or a glass picture frame.
Join us for this unique Japanese art workshop in Utrecht.
* Place: CLAY TO PLATE
Biltstraat 55, 3572 AG, Utrecht
* Price: three options you can choose from
ā¬56 pp(for a glass cup)
ā¬60 pp (for a glass picture frame)
ā¬76 pp (for a lacquerwares)
Limited seats available.
**Booking is essential for adequate preparations. If you've enrolled/registered on the Meetup app, we'll contact you through the app message. Kindly communicate with us accordingly, and refrain from showing up without prior contact. We appreciate your understanding**
Website:[https://japanworkshopnet.com/ ](https://japanworkshopnet.com/)
[MAKI-E workshop info](https://japanworkshopnet.com/maki-e-workshops/)
Email: info@japanworkshopnet.com
Mobile:0616059840
āļø Chat & Craft š§¶
**We have limited space at the cafƩ, so if you've RSVPd and can't make it, please cancel as early as possible so another person can join!**
Join in for a morning of crafting & chatting over a drink. Just bring your own project and payment for drinks.
Meet fellow crafting enthusiasts, whether it's knitting, crocheting, stitching, origami, or something more unique!
We talk about our projects, exchange tipps, but also just get to know each other and enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning in good company.
We now also have a WhatsApp group, where we organise get-togethers and other events. Ask one of the organisers at the next Meetup you join for more information and access.
Discover the Queer History of Utrecht
**DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY JULY 5.**
**RSVP's at MeetUp.com are limited to a total of 10 and will be ignored. If you would like us to wait for you when we walk, please register for this photowalk at our Clubhouse:**
**[https://www.heylo.com/event/-Ov6fp-oor44jJ5ZOLHp](https://www.heylo.com/event/-Ov6fp-oor44jJ5ZOLHp)**
*\* The event is listed at MeetUp for promotion only.*
*\* The number of attendees listed here is not the actual number.*
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To celebrate the end of June Pride Month, we will walk a route discovering the Queer History of Utrecht.
See more at: [https://www.queerustories.nl/wandeling/](https://www.queerustories.nl/wandeling/) ("Doe-het-zelf: ontdek queer historie in je eigen tempo")
Or in English: [https://www.queerustories.nl/en/walk/](https://www.queerustories.nl/en/walk/) ("DIY: discover queer history at your own pace")
Check the route here: [https://utrechttimemachine.nl/routes/queer-geschiedenisroute](https://utrechttimemachine.nl/routes/queer-geschiedenisroute)
Also read more about the various locations on this website during the walk. The route includes 9 locations, each featuring images and stories about remarkable people and events from Utrechtās queer past. We will take a few detours from this posted route, but will make sure to visit all locations on the way.
We will meet at Domplein, near the Sun (big orb) in front of the Academiegebouw of Universiteit Utrecht.
After the walk we could stop for a drink at Mariaplaats (optional, not included and at your own expense), share our results and talk photography.
***Let's meetup and have fun!***
*Please note:*
* ***The photowalk starts at the posted time.*** Try to be there early, but if you are running late... just find us. The link to live location of the group (via Google Maps) will be shared in the Event Chat in our Clubhouse at [https://heylo.group/utrechtphotography](https://heylo.group/utrechtphotography).
* ***If you register for this photowalk and you can not make it, please update your RSVP!***
* The photowalk could be cancelled or postponed in case of really bad weather.
* The end time is an estimate only; the length of the actual walk could be different from posted.
* Check before you go if all your equipment is working properly; lens cleaned, batteries charged, memory cards empty.
* ***Come prepared:*** wear comfortable shoes, bring water and a snack, check the weather forecast - and don't forget your camera
* The organisation is not responsible for any personal injury, loss, or damage to personal property during the photowalk. Participants are advised to have appropriate (travel/liability) insurance.
* During the walk, pay attention to your surroundings, traffic, curbs and people.
* ***Be respectful of residents, their property and privacy.***
*And finally:*
* Any type of camera is welcome.
* If taking pictures or making photos gives you joy, you are more than welcome!
***As extra:***
If you'd like to extent this walk, you can visit more locations yourself using the following map:
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Have fun!
Acrylic Painting Workshop - 'Summer by the Seaside'
šāļø Summer by the Seaside - Acrylic Painting Workshop šØ
Imagine a summer escape to the French Riviera or the Italian coast-turquoise waters, colourful parasols, sailing boats, blooming coastal flowers, and a refreshing drink by the beach. In this acrylic painting workshop, we will draw inspiration from the warmth, colour, and carefree atmosphere of seaside holidays, while leaving plenty of room for your own imagination and memories to shine through.
**Date:** Sunday, July 5th
**Time:** 11 am ā 2 pm
**Location:** BUNK Utrecht, 1st Floor
šØ All materials provided ā just bring yourself and your creativity.
š¶ Workshop fee: ā¬70
āØāØ Use discount code SAVE15 and pay only ā¬55
Reserve Your Spot Now: [https://eventix.shop/jwj79yxy](https://eventix.shop/jwj79yxy)
Let your creativity flow as we paint the vibrant charm of the seaside. All materials will be provided - just bring your imagination and love for art!
Secure your spot today and enjoy a discount using the promo code **āSAVE15ā**.
For sneak peeks of our upcoming workshops, stay connected with us on social media: [https://www.instagram.com/rangartbypooja](https://www.instagram.com/rangartbypooja)
Letās come together to create artworks inspired by sunny beaches, ocean breezes, and the joy of summer.
With the warmth of good art,
Pooja
Artist profile ā [https://www.instagram.com/poojavermastudio](https://www.instagram.com/poojavermastudio/)
Join our private WhatsApp channel for updates and painting tips while remaining anonymous:
[https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCi44QHFxP64fZB1R1s](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCi44QHFxP64fZB1R1s)
Transparency Events This Week
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Weekly Anime Night - Summer Session #5
**āļø Weekly Anime Night - Summer Season āļø**
Your friendly neighbourhood anime club is there to get you excited about the summer season! We are going to finish watching **Witch Hat Atelier**!
**š
Event Series Details**
**Dates: July 5th**
**Time: 19:00ā21:00**
**Location**: Buurtcentrum De Speler, Thorbeckelaan 18, 3551 BR, Utrecht
**š¬ Whatās the Plan This Week?**
1. Before we start watching, enjoy chats with other joiners, meet new people and get comfortable to start the show!
2. **Witch Hat Atelier - episode 10**
3. Break ā Grab a drink, chat, and stretch those legs.
4. **Witch Hat Atelier - episode 11**
5. Break ā Grab a drink, chat, and stretch those legs.
6. **Witch Hat Atelier - episode 12**
7. Break ā Grab a drink, chat, and stretch those legs.
8. **Witch Hat Atelier - episode 13**
9. Closing & Hangout ā Letās talk reactions, highlights, opinions, hot takes, and everything in between!
**š What Should You Bring?**
Your favorite snacks and drinks (not provided)
Your love for anime
Friends, or just your awesome self ā all are welcome!
**šļø Free & Open to All!**
This is a non-commercial, community-driven event created by fans, for fans. Whether youāre new to anime or a seasoned otaku, thereās a seat on the couch for you.
**š About Utrecht Anime Club**
U.A.C. is an ever-growing group of collaborative and diverse people. Our goal is to bring people together from all across Utrecht (and beyond!), to create cozy and inclusive events in which we share our love of anime.
**š Questions?**
Drop them in the event chat ā weāre happy to help!
Come for the anime, stay for the laughs, finale vibes, and great people.
See you there! āØš„šæ
Jazzy Sunday
Jazzy Sundays at In de Kazerne - what better way to end the weekend than with some good company and good vibes.
From: 17:30
Let me know via RSVP if youāre coming so I know for how many to reserve the table.
Now we hope for good weather āļø
Shut Up & Write!Ā® Almere
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and donāt worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area.
When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once youāre all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyoneās arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session.
Afterward, weāll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you donāt have time to stick around, no worries!
**A note about the format**
We donāt host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.
For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com).
**Other Important Details:**
WiFi name/password: [PLEASE INCLUDE DETAILS]
Travel / Parking info: [PLEASE INCLUDE DETAILS]
Free Yoga Classes on Sundays in July
Only in July, every Sunday 16.00-17.30, free yoga class. Everyone is welcome. No experience needed. Bring yoga mat or picknick blanket. Yoga with Hasti (certified yoga teacher). WhatsApp only +31651518947
Buitenspelen voor volwassene
Samen sporten, gewoon voor de fun, elke week een divers programma, met allerlei verschillende sporten. Je hoeft niet de beste te zijn, maar wel zin hebben om samen te spelen en te leren.
Tijdens een training doen we verschillende spelletjes, basketbal, voetbal. volleybal, spikebal, honkbal.
Kom je ook, de bal ligt bij jou!!
Eerste keer meedoen is altijd gratis, daarna kan je beslissen of dit voor jou is, of niet!! Dus kom een keer proberen.
Kan je niet op deze dag, we sporten ook op andere dagen nl
Zondag om 9:30 of
Maandag om 20:30
Stuur mij een berichtje als je op die dagen een keer wil proberen!
The amount of people rsvp'd to this game doesn't match the real number of people at the event, as Meetup is only used for promotion purposes.
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CBusData - Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025
Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025
With so much emphasis on cloud data platforms and AI these days, SQL people can feel left behind by all the marketing hype. SQL Server 2025 was officially released in November of 2025, though, and contains a ton of improvements that will make our SQL Server deployments a bit faster, better, and more secure. There are even more improvements tucked into the release that never made a marketing blog or press release that you'll likely be learning about for the first time in this session!
Join this session to learn about what makes your high availability a little more available, your performance a bit more performant, and your database more developer and app-friendly. Come spend an hour with SQL people talking SQL Server 2025 ā the good, the "not quite ready for prime time", and the hidden awesomeness.
Free In-Person Meeting: Healing from Trauma and Past Betrayals
This is a free, in person meeting.
Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to āpin the blameā on someone or something. If you donāt find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, donāt know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe youāve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
⢠How to āeraseā the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isnāt always repeating past mistakes.
⢠Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
⢠Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
⢠Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
⢠Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
⢠What underlies ācorrosive criticismā or the need to invalidate self or others?
⢠How one can stably change oneās outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
⢠Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
⢠How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
⢠How to enhance oneās own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or oneās career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are āstoredā and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can āeraseā those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become ātoxicā personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you wonāt be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
IxDA Chat n Pancakes
You can sleep in on the Semiquincentennial (observed), weāre shifting to the following Friday.
But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why Iād even want to.
Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.
Central Ohio Mens Group - Currently Accepting New Members
This is not an event, but an announcement that we are accepting new members. If you'd like to pursue joining our group, please read the "about us" section and then write us at columbusmensgroup@gmail.com with a few paragraphs about yourself, what you'd like to experience in the group, and the contribution that you'd like to make. Thank you!
COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 ā 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process.
Fast track
⢠Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell).
⢠Show up and try it out.
⢠Complete application, etc. later.
Normal process
⢠Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/).
⢠Attend orientation in advance.
⢠At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility.
⢠Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM.
⢠Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895).
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014.
Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.
Conversacion en espaƱol (en persona)
While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome!
Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many donāt RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here.
Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings.
Find us on our [Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EKw86WJCp/?mibextid=wwXIfr).
Stop Guessing: How to Measure and Improve LLM Outputs
Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it āseems good,ā and move on.
That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable.
In this talk, weāll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. Weāll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork.
This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it.
Weāll cover:
* Why āit looks goodā is not enough
* How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints
* How to compare LLM outputs more systematically
* Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness
* How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results
* Where automated evaluation works ā and where humans still need to stay in the loop
By the end, youāll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.






















