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"Can we be mean to AI?"
This is a ticketed event. You can register [here](https://luma.com/trajec-cte5).
In this talk, Giles Edkins looks at some experiments that shed light onto the theory of AI consciousness and welfare. We'll cover how LLMs are different from us and what we can learn about how they process information - with a few philosophical takes thrown in.
You can watch a livestream of the talk [here](https://www.youtube.com/@Trajectory-Labs/live?utm_source=luma).
DynamicsCon Regional: Toronto
**[REGISTER TODAY!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dynamicscon-regional-toronto-tickets-1984650180114?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true#location)**
**\*\*\*Only those who have registered through Eventbrite will be permitted entry to the event. RSVPing on the Meetup site is only to let your group members know you plan to attend.\*\*\***
DUG is excited to bring a FREE Regional event focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (BC, FO/FSC, CE/CRM) and Power Platform to Toronto, CA!
Get ready for a two-day event full of insightful sessions and expert-led content designed for everyone, from seasoned professionals to those just getting started with Dynamics 365. Local presenters will share their knowledge, giving you fresh perspectives on the latest trends, tools, and best practices in the industry.
And it’s not just about learning, you’ll also enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries, a delicious lunch, and a lively happy hour to wrap up. Thanks to our sponsors, you’ll also have plenty of chances to connect, network, and exchange ideas with other professionals in the community.
**Agenda:**
* **Day 1**: June 18 – Focused on Business Central (BC) & Customer Engagement (CE/CRM)
* **Day 2**: June 19 – Focused on Finance and Operations (FO) & Power Platform (PP)
**Want to get involved?**
* **Interested in sponsoring?** Fill out the form [here](https://share.hsforms.com/1rvm2GMeFSjOputhUKAOdvQraai5) and our Sponsorship Sales Manager will be in touch.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired. We can’t wait to see you there!
DynamicsCon Regional: Toronto
**[REGISTER TODAY!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dynamicscon-regional-toronto-tickets-1984650180114?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true#location)**
**\*\*\*Only those who have registered through Eventbrite will be permitted entry to the event. RSVPing on the Meetup site is only to let your group members know you plan to attend.\*\*\***
DUG is excited to bring a FREE Regional event focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (BC, FO/FSC, CE/CRM) and Power Platform to Toronto, CA!
Get ready for a two-day event full of insightful sessions and expert-led content designed for everyone, from seasoned professionals to those just getting started with Dynamics 365. Local presenters will share their knowledge, giving you fresh perspectives on the latest trends, tools, and best practices in the industry.
And it’s not just about learning, you’ll also enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries, a delicious lunch, and a lively happy hour to wrap up. Thanks to our sponsors, you’ll also have plenty of chances to connect, network, and exchange ideas with other professionals in the community.
**Agenda:**
* **Day 1**: June 18 – Focused on Business Central (BC) & Customer Engagement (CE/CRM)
* **Day 2**: June 19 – Focused on Finance and Operations (FO) & Power Platform (PP)
**Want to get involved?**
* **Interested in sponsoring?** Fill out the form [here](https://share.hsforms.com/1rvm2GMeFSjOputhUKAOdvQraai5) and our Sponsorship Sales Manager will be in touch.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired. We can’t wait to see you there!
French at the Royal Conservatory
Join us for an evening of French conversation at B Espresso Bar in the atrium of the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music (near St. George station)!
We welcome all levels of French, and it's free\*.
Venez pratiquer votre français!
\*While there is no fee to attend this event, guests are expected to purchase something from B Espresso Bar, in accordance with RCM's restrictions on usage of the cafe atrium space.
**Building location:**
The Royal Conservatory is at 273 Bloor St W, between Varsity Stadium and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). There are entrances off Bloor St. and Philosopher's Walk. If you enter from Bloor St through the large glass doors, follow the hallway on the left beside the staircase and turn left at the end. (Closest TTC: St. George)
**Notes and restrictions:**
The host may or may not attend this event. Attendees are encouraged to seat themselves at two or more adjacent tables, as needed. Please form groups of 6 people at each table; do not rearrange chairs and tables to accommodate more people, as this obstructs the narrow walking space. Guests are expected to order something from the cafe, and are asked to please refrain from bringing outside food or drink. Attendees must leave the building at 8pm when the cafe stops serving.
**Contributions:**
If you are a regular with us and would like to support the group, please send any contributions by e-transfer to [diskutomeetup@gmail.com.](http://diskutomeetup@gmail.com.) The yearly donation goal and amounts received year-to-date will be tracked anonymously on [this google sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18GfqYsis8Cf2XGg4KsKQJsY_0Fv3bsSQHwJAxvC1Km8/edit?usp=sharing). Thank you so much for your support.
The parasitic mind: how infectious ideas are killing common sense - by Gad Saad
*USA Today* National Bestseller. There's a war against truth... and if we don't win it, intellectual freedom will be a casualty. The West’s commitment to freedom, reason, and true liberalism has never been more seriously threatened than it is today by the stifling forces of political correctness.
Dr. Gad Saad, the host of the enormously popular YouTube show THE SAAD TRUTH, exposes the bad ideas—what he calls “idea pathogens”—that are killing common sense and rational debate. Incubated in our universities and spread through the tyranny of political correctness, these ideas are endangering our most basic freedoms—including freedom of thought and speech.
The danger is grave, but as Dr. Saad shows, politically correct dogma is riddled with logical fallacies. We have powerful weapons to fight back with—if we have the courage to use them.
A provocative guide to defending reason and intellectual freedom and a battle cry for the preservation of our fundamental rights, *The Parasitic Mind* will be the most controversial and talked-about book of the year.
═════ Discussion questions:
TBD
Facilitator: Andrii
═════ $$ Refundable deposit:
We'd like to make sure everyone on the RSVP actually intends to join us and enjoy the event.
Please make a **refundable** deposit of $5 to hold your spot, via Paypal or Interac e-transfer to [toronto.nonfiction@gmail.com](mailto:toronto.nonfiction@gmail.com), when you RSVP or shortly thereafter. If you are waitlisted please wait until a spot opens up for you before making a transfer.
You'll get your $5 back in cash if you join us at the event. If you decide to drop out later or not attend, consider this a donation to support our meetup and zoom subscriptions, which aren't cheap. Thank you!
═════ Meeting format:
* We meet to discuss the book after having read it beforehand.
* A facilitator guides the discussion ensuring that everyone has a chance to speak, one person at a time.
* Warning: Participation in a book club is a dangerous activity. You may encounter opinions different from yours. By joining the group you agree to assume all risks.
Customizing Your AI Platforms With Your Ideas & Expertise
Want to discover how to deploy multiple ideas and technologies with AI?
It starts with customization of your AI platforms, so the machine knows more about the human that's using it - that's you.
The more you load into AI - the better it gets.
The more you feed data and reformat it's instructions - the better it gets.
The more you feed templates, frameworks, and logic - the better it gets.
Most people are using AI without customizing the machine to your specific business or goals.
It's like getting a car off the lot and NOT adjusting the seats, mirrors, or steering wheel to your specifications.
Loading your insights, memories, stories, journey, wins and losses, breakthroughs, and actual business documents, templates, frameworks, research, or material is the process of adjusting and fine-tuning your AI machine to your needs.
During these workshops, you'll get to learn how large corporations and using these strategies to build billion-dollar tech tools and how you can also do the same without investor dollars, without a large tech team, and even without technical coding experience.
Welcome to the era of human-intelligence infused with machine intelligence - the era of HYBRID AI TECHNOLOGY - where AI is like a second brain.
Join us.
Take a second to comment below - what kind of business do you own, where in the GTA are you located, and what AI experiments have you conducted so far.
See you all soon,
Sid Peddinti
Hybrid AI Lawyer
Twelfth Meetup: Beyond Flat Earth – Conspiracy Theories Worth Taking Seriously
Join Liberty Labs Toronto for our twelfth meetup on **Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM** near Yonge and Eglinton!
This month we’re exploring conspiracy theories — but we’re skipping the cartoonish ones. Instead, we’ll focus on more credible, historically documented, or intellectually interesting theories that challenge official narratives and often reveal real concentrations of power and incentives to deceive.
We’ll examine:
* Well-documented historical conspiracies that were later proven true (MKUltra, Operation Mockingbird, COINTELPRO, Tuskegee, and others)
* Theories around intelligence agencies, media manipulation, and elite networks
* Financial and economic “conspiracies” — how crises, money creation, and institutional incentives actually work
* The lab leak debate and how information gets shaped or suppressed
* How to evaluate conspiracy claims with healthy libertarian skepticism (following incentives, asking “cui bono?”, and separating signal from noise)
This will be an open, respectful, and thought-provoking discussion. The goal isn’t to believe everything — it’s to understand why some theories persist, which ones have real evidence behind them, and what they tell us about power, secrecy, and individual liberty.
What to expect:
* Open discussion and idea-sharing (bring your own theories or questions)
* Complimentary appetizers and a drink ticket
* Everyone who attends will receive a million-dollar Zimbabwe note as a fun take-home reminder of real value vs. fiat illusions
* Connect with 10-20 liberty-minded Torontonians
Venue: Pickle Barrel (2300 Yonge St, at Yonge & Eglinton), right above Eglinton Station. Easy parking in the Yonge Eglinton Centre garage or nearby Green P lots.
RSVP on Meetup to save your spot.
Let’s dig into the conspiracies that actually matter — and sharpen our ability to think critically about power. See you there!
Virtualization Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING Toronto 2026
This is a paid event
Ticket Link : https://allevents.in/toronto/80002709934624?ref=sharer
GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING Toronto 2026
GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING Toronto 2026
GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING Toronto 2026
GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING Toronto 2026
GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING Toronto 2026
GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING Toronto 2026
WHAT YOU GAIN FROM THE MEET?
\* Networking accesses
\* Networking games
\* 30-sec Elevator Pitch for Startups
Introducing the Global Startups Club – a dynamic networking community fueled by 3X Events Mojo Capital 100x Brands Gamezon. This exclusive club will meet monthly providing a platform for talented founders experts consultants influential leaders and startup professionals to connect and collaborate. Our mission is to foster a thriving business community through a carefully curated 2.5-hour offline event where members can showcase their ventures and drive meaningful conversations.
(PS: Tickets cover the attendance fee. However Food and beverages (as per your order) will be at your own expense. Kindly ensure to place an order to support the venue )
In Toronto the club will host monthly meetings designed to help you expand your network and enhance your business prospects. The ecosystem brings together Founders VCs Directors Power Networkers and Consultants creating meaningful connections and collaboration opportunities.
Support Number:
Mohit Sureka - +971 585797400 - WhatsApp Only
Email id : [brands@globalstartups.club](https://allevents.in/toronto/global-startups-club-l-startup-networking-toronto-2026-tickets/80002709934624#) \| [connect@mohitsureka.com](https://allevents.in/toronto/global-startups-club-l-startup-networking-toronto-2026-tickets/80002709934624#)
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Casual Board Games and Pub Social After
The Board Games event is a fun, sociable and charitable event
We are a fun, friendly and kind group of people mostly in our 20s, 30s and 40s. Beginners are welcome! We are a very inclusive and social group and we teach people how to play games they have not played before :)
We provide a variety of 40+ board games. The games usually take 5 or 10 minutes to learn and 30 to 60 minutes to play.
**Time**
* Board Games Start time: 630pm
* Board Games end time: 10pm
* Eat / Drink/ Socialise at a nearby pub afterwards
**Location**
30 Leeds St, Toronto, ON M6G 3R8 (Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection)
The entrance to the board game room is at the back of the Church. There is a sign on the door that says BOARD GAMES GROUP.
Please use the map provided on the event page also.
Payment
**There are two ways to pay**
**$10 by Cash - coins are not accepted. Only bills.**
**$11.55 by Debit/Credit card**
**Charity Donations**
* This is a not-for-profit initiative. Revenue go towards covering costs of the event including venue, insurance marketing, refreshments and board games. Any surplus revenue is donated to charity
**Food and drink**
* Everyone will get cookies/candy for free
* Cups will be provided for tap water
* Bring your own food and drink.
* Please do not bring CHIPS AND CRACKERS as they make a mess and are greasy
* **ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED AND WE HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY ON THIS - there are no second chances**
Photos will be taken at the event and posted publicly for marketing purposes. Please only attend if you are ok with this or tell me when you arrive that you do not want to be in any photos
The event is officially hosted by Ace of Math Learning Program Ontario Inc.
Mob Programming at Mofer Coffee
Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together.
Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions.
If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming!
Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event!
Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event!
**Discord**:
We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event!
https://discord.gg/xwjDdVSw3E
**Event policy**:
* We have 0 tolerance for harassment.
* We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets.
* The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do.
* Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.
Korean Martial Arts (Casual Classes) - FREE
***\*\*\*This class is open to all levels, weather permitting; in an event of poor weather conditions class will be changed to a regular class\*\*\****
**Come workout, have fun, relieve your stress, and meet your fellow neighbours!**
Welcoming interested people to join our FREE classes every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and every Sunday afternoon from 2:30PM-4:30PM near Bathurst/Lake Shore area.
Classes are led by our event organizer, Master **Dave Crook**, a seasoned 4th degree black belt Hapkido practitioner from a respected academy with many years of experience in this art and various others.
**About this form of martial arts:**
Hapkido is a hybrid Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling, throwing techniques, kicks, punches, and other striking attacks.
**How to join:**
Join this group/event and directly message me with your interest.
**Q: Is this completely FREE?**
A: Yes, classes/lessons are completely FREE
**Q: Do I require a gi/uniform to participate?**
A: Gi is completely optional, only required when doing groundwork grappling/throw techniques
**Q: Are there grading and belt progression?**
A: Yes, there are grading and belts, which will cost $30 just to cover the cost, testing will done when YOU are comfortable and ready!
**Current Martial Artists Belt Status:**
1x Masters - 4th Degree Black Belt
1x Yellow Belt (former red belt)
1x Yellow Stripe Belt
134x White Belts
**Belt Colours - Progression in Descending Order:**
* White Belt
* Yellow Stripe Belt
* Yellow Belt
* Orange Stripe Belt
* Orange Belt
* Green Stripe Belt
* Green Belt
* Blue Stripe Belt
* Blue Belt
* Red Stripe Belt
* Red Belt
* Black Stripe Belt
* Black Belt
**Curriculum of Techniques**
**White Belt to Yellow Stripe:**
**Strikes (all strikes from left wrist grab, striking with right)**
1\. Sword Strike to Clavicle
2\. Nunchuk Strike to Temple
3\. Companion Sword Strike with Elbow Strike to Solar Plexus
4\. Spear Hand to Femoral Artery
5\. Palm Strike to Floating Rib
6\. Spear Hand to Trachea
**Breakaways (all breakaways from right wrist grab)**
1\. Latissimus Dorsi push with bucking back fist
2\. When pulled with bucking back fist
3\. When pushed with bucking back fist
4\. Downward break away with elbow strike
5\. Live\-hand tricept push up with elbow strike
6\. Assisted tricept push\-up with elbow strike
**Take Downs (performed both sides)**
1\. Pivot throw
Joint Locks (all joint locks from right wrist grab)
1\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow
2\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 45 degrees
3\. One inch bow
4\. Side wrist lock \- bend elbow
5\. Side elbow lock
6\. Elbow lock controlled
**Escapes From Mounted Position (all from opponent on mount position - performed both sides)**
1\. Escape to Mount
2\. Escape to Guard
3\. As punches are received \- buck \- single arm hook \- roll
4\. As punches are received \- buck \- shoulder walk \- two arm hook \- guard
5\. Escape when head is locked
6\. Escape when head is locked with high mount
**Kicks (both sides)**
1\. Side kick
**To learn more about Hwa Won Yue Hapkido visit our website here:**
http://www.hapkidohwawonyue.ca/toronto.html#
Code Diversity Monthly Coffee Chats [🚨RSVP on LUMA🚨]
🚨👉 To RSVP for this event, head to our [Luma event page](https://luma.com/4hcuzi7y). RSVPs are intentionally closed on Meetup.👈🚨 https://luma.com/4hcuzi7y
Join us for a welcoming and inclusive coffee meetup where women and gender-diverse folks in tech can connect, share experiences, and build community in a relaxed setting.
**June Topic:** TBD
Whether you're an industry veteran or just getting started, everyone is welcome!
**FREE ENTRY** – However, please support the café by purchasing a drink or snack while attending.
**Location:** Prema Coffee and Bar, 35 McCaul St #110, Toronto, ON M5T 1V7
**Time:** 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
**Schedule:**
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM → Arrive, grab a drink/snack, socialize
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM → Group discussion, paired chats & activities
**Important Notes for RSVPs**
We’re introducing a few questions when you RSVP to help us manage space and ensure an inclusive environment:
**This is a space created to support people who are underrepresented in tech.** We ask **cisgender men** (men who were assigned male at birth and identify as male) to respect this and not attend.
**To manage limited space, we track no-shows for all Code Diversity events.** If you RSVP and miss two events, you’ll be waitlisted for future events. Please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance if you can’t attend.
**Photography & Video Disclaimer:** By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken. These may be used for promotional purposes, including social media, websites, and other marketing materials. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the event organizer upon arrival.
**Organized by TechTank**
Let’s continue fostering diversity, inclusion, and innovation in tech—this month and beyond!
**Join our vibrant community for the latest updates and continued discussions:**
[https://linktr.ee/techtankto](https://linktr.ee/techtankto)
Coffee and (vibe)code
A meetup for talking about the frontier of ai, or just vibe coding if you’re into that. Also industry gossip, hiring trends, effective altruism + predictions for the future
"Cotact the God Current" Ontario Eck Light and Sound Service
* **Discover how to listen to the voice of God**
* **Learn** **to attune to your true self and ignite your creativity to solve problems**
(ONTARIO PROVINCIAL ECK Light & Sound Service - Hybrid event)
[Eckankar Ontario Spiritual Events](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario-spiritual-events.html)
[Eckankar Free Books](https://www.eckankar.org/freebook/wisdom/)
“The inner spiritual force, the ECK, is the God Force. It tries to direct us into better avenues of living, if we will allow It to. It will also show Itself through the humblest of Its creatures - if only we will be the humblest of Its creatures.”
—Harold Klemp, *Eckopedia* p. 62
You are warmly invited to the Provincial ECK Light and Sound Service which you can attend **online** or **in person**.
Date and time:
**Sunday, June 21, 2026**
**10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m**
Please note: All the ECK Light and Sound Services in 2026 will be hybrid (In-person and on Zoom) with the in-person portion held at:
**York University Glendon Campus, Centre of Excellence, York Hall A, Room YH A002, 2275 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M4N 3M6.**
Please stay for light refreshments afterward.
To attend online by Zoom and see the upcoming events:
[https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario/zoom/)
It will take you directly to the Ontario ECKANKAR page where you will find the Zoom link and call-in numbers. The Zoom link allows for up to 300 attendees and will be active at 10:15 a.m.
**ECK Light and Sound Services** are a wonderful way for anyone to experience:
* **the Sound and Light of God**
* **the [HU](https://www.eckankar.org/experience/hu-the-sound-of-soul/) (a love song to God)**
* **the inner guide known as the Mahanta**
Come and hear about others' adventures of walking the spiritual path, on the road home to God, as well as original creative arts. You will have the opportunity to experience a simple spiritual exercise that can open your heart to live to your fullest potential.
You are welcome to invite seekers, family and friends to attend. *If the region or country you live in forbids you from attending this spiritual event, please follow the laws of your home country.*
These are free events; however, your donations are most gratefully received! You can leave your donation in the donation bowl on the table OR send your e-transfer donations, using online banking to: [provincialdonations8093@gmail.com](mailto:eckontdonations@gmail.com).
Please stay for light refreshments afterwards.
To learn more about spirituality, here are a few resources:
· [Spiritual Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/eck-soul-adventure-magazine) Magazine
· *[ECK Soul Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/ebooklets) eBooklets*
· [HU ](https://www.eckankar.org/experience/hu-the-sound-of-soul/#huapp)App
· [Eckankar Soul Adventure Podcast](https://www.eckankar.org/podcasts/)
· [Discover Eckankar and Advanced Spiritual Living](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wdetsToXHUuR0qMb4Q6Jbn9NsVsjeGGv9-pv3zeN5OJIPvDhF1JBeIKusW1USqWw1Zp1ZaTnQ2RhVdFiFR40cVWLJP69hwDJ6gkdu5rdjrHK5ObZ_tis6cbANWZbNVk8wg0JtH1bJjx9dHaeOUj0-Q==&c=waEPfx7zdz0PenP4PzCIxF7D6_bctEUp7HtZ4PABLxdcfU32QqrKhA==&ch=9rbFp1H_WsWh30zsiD-UiviJOyeYlHNExu3S_FmLkW30Rt5s5OD87Q==) Video
*Graphics courtesy of* [Eckankar](https://www.eckankar.org/)*, The Path of Spiritual Freedom*
Sponsored by Eckankar Canada in Ontario
Virtualization Events Near You
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Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country.
Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply.
### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?**
Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment.
## **Why Join?**
* **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance.
* **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space.
* **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection.
## **The Ideal Group Leader**
The ideal group leader
* Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community.
* Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us.
* Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind.
* An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection.
* An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms.
* Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus.
## **Our Impact**

Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported:
* A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being.
* An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging.
* Said they would return again.
We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself.
### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based**
Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission!
Every contribution helps us:
* **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization.
* **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year.
By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic.
## **Come Join Us!**
We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection.
🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside
🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application
🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind
Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food.
Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**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
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
*Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code*
Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs.
In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling.
The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options.
**YouTube Link**
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Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Stop Guessing: A Product Person's Guide to AI Adoption
## 🤝 Host Information
A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus
💡 About the Workshop
AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge.
This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow.
Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required.
🛠️ What to Bring
Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go.
AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!)
🍕 Logistics & Perks
Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided!
Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site.
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Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations.
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that.
We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus.
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn.
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play.
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders…
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords…
IMPORTANT:
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for.
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com





















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