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🌇 Rooftop Sunset Drinks @ Place Jourdan
**Afterwork vibes. Sunset views. Great people.**
Join us this Thursday for a relaxed rooftop evening above the EU district — the perfect way to unwind after work, meet like-minded internationals, and enjoy Brussels from a different perspective.
This is a **small, curated gathering** to keep things social, easy, and high quality.
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## ✨ What to expect
* 🌇 Beautiful **sunset views over Brussels**
* 🍹 Stylish rooftop bar (cocktails, wine, softs available)
* 🧑🤝🧑 Friendly group of people
* 🎶 Chill, classy atmosphere (not a loud party)
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## 📍 Practical info
* **Location:** Sofitel Brussels Europe
* **Meeting point:** Rooftop (enter Sofitel and take the lift)
* **Time:** After work (see event time)
* **Group size:** **Max. 15 participants**
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## 🎟️ Reservation required (important)
To ensure a smooth experience and avoid overcrowding, **a reservation is required**.
* **Explorer members:** €5 to secure your spot
* **Voyager & Ambassador members:** Included (free reservation)
👉 **Spots without reservation are not guaranteed**
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## ⚠️ Good to know
* Drinks are **paid individually at the bar**
* Limitedty → first come, first served
* This is a **social rooftop evening**, not a party
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## 🌍 About Sunday Vacations
A community of internationals in Brussels connecting through experiences, travel & good vibes.
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**Come for one drink… stay for the people ✨**
[Free Open Air] Taipei Film Festival: "The Assassin" @ Parc de Bruxelles
**Welcome film lovers and culture enthusiasts!** Join us for a magical summer night under the stars at Parc de Bruxelles for a free outdoor screening of the visually stunning masterpiece, *The Assassin* (聶隱娘). This event is part of the L’Heure d’Été festival, celebrating Taiwanese cinema!
### 📅 **Event Details**
* **Date:** Thursday, 2 July
* **Time:** 22:00 (We recommend arriving a bit earlier to grab a good spot!)
* **Location:** VAUX HALL - Parc de Bruxelles
* **Price:** Free (No reservation required)
* **Language:** Mandarin (ZH) with French and Dutch subtitles
### 🎞️ **About the Film: The Assassin (2015)**
*Directed by Hou Hsiao-Hsien (Best Director, Cannes Film Festival 2015)* *Starring Shu Qi, Chen Chang, Yun Zhou*
In 9th-century China, Nie Yinniang, a formidable assassin trained since childhood, is tasked with killing a powerful military governor... who happens to be none other than her former fiancé. Torn between duty and her feelings, she must choose her destiny. It is a breathtakingly beautiful film that redefines the martial arts genre with poetic elegance.
### 🇹🇼 **About the Festival: L’Heure d’Été – TAIPEI**
For its 15th anniversary, Cinéma Galeries invites you to travel to Taipei—a city of millions of neon lights, drifting seamlessly between tradition and modernity.
Taipei embodies a complex, hybrid identity shaped by Han, Japanese, Indigenous, and Chinese cultures. This year's festival brings the legendary figures of the Taiwanese New Wave (such as Hou Hsiao-hsien, Edward Yang, and Ang Lee) into dialogue with a new generation of filmmakers. Together, their films explore the deep connections between tradition and modernity, memory and identity, turning everyday Taiwanese life into cinematic poetry.
### 💡 **What to bring / Good to know:**
* Since this is a *Plein Air* (outdoor) event at night, we highly recommend bringing a light jacket, a cozy blanket, or a sweater as it can get chilly in Brussels after sunset.
**Let’s meet up, enjoy some world-class cinema, and experience the cultural heartbeat of Taipei together. See you there!**
🏋️♀️ Thursday After-Work fitness workout F45 x Sunday Vacations
Shake off the workday and train with a welcoming crew of internationals and Brussels professionals. This is a **co-hosted session with F45 Brussels**—fast, fun, and coached circuit training that fits perfectly after work.
**Why join?**
* **Community vibe:** Friendly, social, in English.
* **All levels welcome:** Coaches demo every move with **easier/harder options**.
* **Time-smart:** 45 minutes, full-body, high energy, great music.
* **Accountability:** Come with the group, leave with endorphins.
**What we’ll do**
1. Quick intro & warm-up
2. **F45 functional circuits** (intervals that mix strength + cardio)
3. Team finisher & cool down
4. Optional post workout social drink/rooftop bowling nearby (meet new people, not just new burpees 😉)
**Good to know**
* **When:** Thursday, **6:30 PM start** (arrive 6:15 to check in)
* **Where:** **F45 Brussels** (Brussels Central Station) Galeries Ravenstein
* **Bring:** Clean trainers, towel, water bottle
* **Fitness level:** Beginner to advanced (scalable stations)
* **Capacity:** Limited spots — **RSVP required**
* **Price:** Free weekly tryout
**Who this is for**
* New in Brussels and want a **friendly fitness + social** routine
* Busy professional looking for a **structured, coached** workout
* Sunday Vacations regulars who want to stay fit for hikes & trips
**About F45**
F45 = **Functional 45-minute training**: coach-led, station-based, results-driven. Expect variety, technique tips, and a positive team atmosphere.
See you on the floor at 6:30! 💪🏽✨
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PLUX Social Drinking & Networking - Thursday
Socializing and Networking 🛜🆕 at PLUX on Thursday. Making new friends and drinking 🚰🎈🎉🚿🌊. Everybody Welocme, locals, expats or new 🆕 in town.
Improv Comedy Show
Join us for an enjoyable evening of laughter at our **Spring Improv Comedy Show**!
📆 Thursday, April 2
🕣 20h - Show Starts
18h - Bar opens
🎟️Free entrance (first come, first served)
**Donations:** There will be a tip jar
Location: **BBP Dansaert**
Rue Antoine Dansaert 188, 1000 Bruxelles
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There’s an excellent variety of beers and tacos available at the venue! Join earlier and grab your food and drinks
We are Top Floor Sisters, an amateur improv group based in Brussels. We do improvised comedy in our weekly sessions. And from time to time, we like to share the silliness with others in a show, just like this one!
Join us as our improvisers create hilarious scenes and stories on the spot, based on suggestions from you! You never know what surprises await!
Whether you're a fan of comedy or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Grab your friends, grab a drink, and join us for a night of laughter and entertainment at the **Summer Improv Comedy Show**!
Follow us on Instagram: @TopFloorSisters
More info: linktr.ee/TopFloorSisters
🎬 The Club – Summer Movie Festival (Private Garden)
Small curated movie nights in a hidden garden in Ixelles, next to Place Flagey.
A mix of:
* **cult classics**
* **recent movies**
* **international cinema**
* **comedy nights**
* **karaoke & dubbing chaos nights**
* **comfort food and summer vibes**
**This is not a giant public Meetup** where 40 strangers stand awkwardly around overpriced drinks pretending networking is fun. Humanity already suffered enough.
Our idea is simple:
we gather in a private home and transform the courtyard into a small outdoor cinema.
Sometimes we cook together before the movie:
Italian, Thai, Lebanese, Japanese, Balkan, Greek, Latin American street food etc.
Sometimes people simply grab pizza from the excellent pizzeria next door and join the screening.
Food is intentionally relaxed:
bowls, finger food, street food, popcorn, snacks, comfort food.
**Some nights are more gourmet.**
Some are glorified pizza-and-movie nights.
Both are valid forms of civilization **;-)**
## **What makes this different**
The group is i**ntentionally small**:
usually 6 to 8 people maximum.
**People are introduced properly.**
Nobody gets abandoned in a corner.
The atmosphere stays human, social and safe.
**No heavy drinking.**
**No creepy behavior.**
No random people showing up uninvited.
Smoking is allowed because is outside in the courtyard and occasionally we may have **hookah nights** depending on the movie/theme.
## **Typical evenings**
* Wong Kar-wai + Asian comfort food
* Spaghetti western + Italian street food
* Anime + sushi night
* Greek cinema + mezze
* Balkan chaos cinema + burek
* Cult movie dubbing nights where people voice scenes live karaoke-style
Yes, this is a real thing now apparently.
## **Important**
Because Meetups and public internet are full of bots, spam accounts and socially radioactive individuals, **we do NOT post the exact address publicly.**
To join:
scan the QR code on the image and request access to the private WhatsApp group or send me a DM.
From there:
* we announce movies
* vote on menus
* organize cooking nights
* coordinate places
**If you are new in Brussels, introverted, traveling, recently arrived, or simply tired of giant impersonal events, this may be your thing.**
Weekend Getaways Events This Week
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🥐☕ Saturday Brunch @ Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
Join Sunday Vacations for a cozy Saturday brunch at **Aksum Coffee House**, one of Brussels’ most beautiful cafés, where rich Ethiopian coffee, fresh Moroccan crêpes, and vibrant international vibes meet in perfect harmony.
This is more than just brunch, it’s a relaxed way to start your weekend, meet new people, and enjoy a soulful spot full of stories and flavors.
### 📍 Where?
**Aksum Coffee House – Galeries Sainte Hubert
(Just a few steps from Grand Place)
### 🕚 When?
**Saturday at 11:30 AM**
Come hungry, curious, and ready to mingle!
### 🍽️ What’s on the menu?
☕ Fresh-roasted Ethiopian coffee
🥞 Moroccan-style crêpes & artisan pastries
🥚 Tasty brunch dishes (vegetarian options too)
🧾 Everyone pays their own order at the counter.
### 👋 Who’s joining?
Expect a mix of international professionals, friendly locals, and Sunday Vacations regulars. Solo? New in town? Come anyway, this is the perfect place to connect.
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🧡 **Limited spots** – RSVP early to secure your place at the table.
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Valkenburg Roman Escape: Hike, Catacombs & Community Day Trip 🇳🇱
Walk Through Roman History, Hidden Catacombs & the Hills of Limburg
Escape Brussels for a full-day community adventure to the charming medieval town of Valkenburg — where Roman history, scenic landscapes, underground tunnels, and meaningful social connection come together.
Together, we’ll explore one of the Netherlands’ oldest tourist towns through a unique 9.5 km immersive walking experience inspired by the ancient Via Belgica, the Roman road connecting the French coast to the German Rhineland.
Along the way, we’ll discover the story of Magistrate Titus Tertinius Cornutus, walk through Valkenburg’s historic streets and green hills, enjoy a relaxed group lunch, and visit the fascinating Roman Catacombs hidden beneath the town.
Whether you’re joining solo or with friends, this experience is designed for people who enjoy culture, nature, slow travel, and meeting open-minded international people.
People increasingly seek experiences that create belonging, shared memories, and real-world connection — especially around outdoor and social activities.
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## 🌍 Event Type
**Community Event**
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## ✨ Highlights
*Scenic 9.5 km guided audio walk through Valkenburg
* Roman storytelling experience inspired by the Via Belgica
*Visit to the famous Roman Catacombs
* Medieval streets, castle views & Limburg landscapes
*Relaxed social atmosphere for internationals & locals
* Group lunch in a local restaurant
*Easy train escape from Brussels
* Ideal for solo joiners
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## 🏛 Experience Overview
Valkenburg is unlike anywhere else in the Netherlands.
Built around marlstone hills and crossed by the Geul River, the town combines Roman heritage, underground passageways, medieval architecture, and a relaxed countryside atmosphere.
During this immersive experience, we’ll follow a special Roman-themed audio route inspired by real archaeological discoveries found in the region, including Roman villas, watchtowers, and artefacts connected to the Via Belgica.
The walk combines storytelling, nature, culture, and social connection — the kind of intentional travel experiences people increasingly value today.
We’ll also descend into the mysterious Roman Catacombs, a fascinating underground reconstruction inspired by ancient Roman burial chambers and early Christian catacombs.
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## 🗓️ Plan / Itinerary
### Morning
*Meet at Brussels Central Station
* Train departure around 9:00 AM
*Relaxed journey to Valkenburg
* Introduction & community welcome
### Midday
*Start Roman audio walking route
* Explore Valkenburg’s medieval centre
*Scenic viewpoints & historical stops
* Group lunch at a local restaurant
### Afternoon
*Continue the Via Belgica experience
* Visit the Roman Catacombs
*Free time for coffee, photos, or local exploration
### Evening
* Return by train to Brussels
*Estimated arrival around 9:00 PM
*If the group reaches 30+ participants, a private coach may be organised instead of train travel.*
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## 📍 Meeting Point
### Brussels Central Station
Exact meeting instructions and WhatsApp group details will be shared with participants before departure.
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## 💶 Price / Contribution
### Sunday Vacations Community Contribution
* **Explorer Members:** €5
***Voyager Members: **Free
** *Ambassador Members: **Free
### Additional Costs
Participants cover their own:
*Train ticket (unless coach is organised)
* Food & drinks
*Roman Catacombs entrance ticket
If a private coach is organised, an additional transport contribution will apply.
VAT not applicable – small business exemption scheme, Article 56bis Belgian VAT Code.
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## 🌟 Membership
### Sunday Vacations Memberships
* Explorer — starting at €5/year
*Voyager — starting at €50/year
* Ambassador — starting at €150/year
Voyager and Ambassador members enjoy free access to selected community events like this one.
Sunday Vacations is built around meaningful social experiences, cultural discovery, and community connection for internationals and locals in Belgium.
Expats consistently rank social connection and ease of building friendships among the most important parts of life abroad.
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## 👥 Who This Is For
This experience is perfect for:
*International professionals
* Expats & locals in Brussels
*Solo joiners
* Nature & culture lovers
*History enthusiasts
* Curious explorers
*People looking for meaningful social experiences
No hiking experience required — just a reasonable fitness level for a 9.5 km walk with some gentle hills.
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## 🎒 What To Bring
* Comfortable walking shoes
*Water bottle
* Weather-appropriate clothing
*Earphones for the audio experience
* Power bank recommended
*Passport or ID
* Good energy & curiosity
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## ⚠️ Important Notes
*The route is approximately 9.5 km
* Some areas may include uneven surfaces or hills
*Train schedules may slightly affect timing
* Participants are responsible for arriving on time
*The audio experience works best with earphones
* Coach transport depends on minimum participation numbers
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## ⚖️ Legal Disclaimer
Sunday Vacations / UJAMAA ASBL acts as a community organiser and not as a travel agency.
Transport, restaurants, venues, and attractions may be operated by independent third-party providers.
Participants remain responsible for their own travel documents, personal insurance, health coverage, and personal belongings.
Activities are organised by volunteers and covered under the Belgian legal volunteer insurance framework.
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## ❤️ Call To Action
Join us for a unique day where Roman history, hidden underground worlds, nature, and international community come together just a short journey from Brussels.
Come solo. Leave connected.
Limited spots available.
🌟EuroMeet: Connecting with International Friends in Brussels Every Friday🍻🎉
✨ **Meet new people in Brussels in a friendly, relaxed and international atmosphere.** The ambience is relatively quiet, calm and sober for easy-going casual conversation, with no chaos and loud party music in the background!
🍻 Large selection of **drinks and food** available
🌍 **Internationals, expats & locals** welcome
💪 Organized weekly **since early 2025**
📱Please **join our WhatsApp community** via the following invite link for receiving all the latest updates regarding this and many other social events in Bruxelles: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0)
👨👩👧👧 **Over 10,000 members** **overall in our multicultural and diverse Brussels community!** Many of our participants work in EU institutions, NGOs, tech and international organizations. The event was also covered in a recent article from Brussels Times: [https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1949146/euromeet-the-real-life-brussels-social-network](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1949146/euromeet-the-real-life-brussels-social-network)
😀 Our events usually attract **30–40 attendees each week**, with an age average of around 35 years old (the event announcement is relayed across multiple social media, not just on this page). Many participants come with friends or colleagues, so feel free to bring someone along!
👩 Our events usually also attract a **balanced mix of men and women**, and many participants attend solo for the first time. The organizer and host of the event will help introduce you to other participants, in case you don't know anyone else yet when you first arrive at the event. Our events remain a relaxed international social meetup experience focused on friendship, conversation and community — **not a dating event.**
🩷 **Safe, respectful environment, and zero tolerance for any harassment!** The organizer is always present all evening in case of problems. You can also leave any anonymous feedback about the event here under this form: [https://gmogni.aidaform.com/brasserie-meetup-feedback-form](https://gmogni.aidaform.com/brasserie-meetup-feedback-form)
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Looking to meet new people and expand your social circle in Brussels, as well as your network of professional contacts? Join us **every Friday evening anytime from 18:30** **and until at least 23h** **at** **the** **“Quartier Leopold”** **brasserie**, in the heart of the famous Place du Luxembourg in front of the European Parliament, for a fun, relaxed night of **drinks, food, spontaneous conversations, and great vibes**! 💛
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📍 **Location**: “Quartier Leopold” brasserie, Pl. du Luxembourg 9, 1050 Ixelles
📌 **Google Maps**: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCvSP1AGZNX2ZV3C8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCvSP1AGZNX2ZV3C8) (don't worry if you see the bar marked as "closed" on Google Maps for the Friday nights, they will always be open for us!)
**🌐 Website of the venue**: [https://www.quartier-leopold.be/en](https://www.quartier-leopold.be/en)
📸 **Pictures gallery from previous events:** [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRbsinA1wEtUrDhlyw8K6Uz9YKeq0_dw?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRbsinA1wEtUrDhlyw8K6Uz9YKeq0_dw?usp=sharing)
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✨ **Why you’ll love it**:
✅ **Everyone is welcome**, even if you don’t know anyone else yet—expats, locals, newcomers, solo adventurers, or groups!
✅ **Best time for newcomers:** 18:30–19:30, when it’s easier to meet people.
✅ Completely **free to attend**—just grab a drink and join the fun! Please ask the bartenders when you arrive if unsure where to find our meetup group and tables
✅ Possibility to make also useful **professional exchanges and networking** with other participants who work in similar domains, so remember to bring also your business card!
✅ Tons of **indoor and outdoor space available.**
✅ Possibility to have **dinner at the brasserie** during the meetup (until 22h), thanks to its comprehensive selection of dishes available in the menu: [https://www.quartier-leopold.be/web/content/1467?unique=b27f82e985f525417a92cbeaf0f1ac1c5e2fb4a0](https://www.quartier-leopold.be/web/content/1467?unique=b27f82e985f525417a92cbeaf0f1ac1c5e2fb4a0)
✅ **Want to keep the night going?** After the meetup, we often continue as a group to explore nightlife hotspots in the city center.
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💬 **Stay connected with our Community**:
▶️ Join our **Facebook/Messenger chat** to get updates and easily find the group on arrival:[ ](https://m.me/ch/Abaqvj9lxNT3_xh7/)[https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/](https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/)
▶️ Otherwise, if you prefer to use **WhatsApp**, please join this other group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0)
▶️ We are also active on **Telegram**: [https://t.me/euromeet_meetup](https://t.me/euromeet_meetup)
▶️ And don’t forget to join our **EuroMeet Facebook group** for many more social events in Brussels: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet](https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet)
▶️ Finally, we also manage a **professional networking group on LinkedIn** as well, for more easily retrieving each other's LinkedIn profiles and identifying people who also work in similar domains: [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/)
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Come alone or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with **new friends, great memories, and maybe even some ideas on how to develop further your professional career!** See you this Friday! 🍻✨😀
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📧 **Got questions or comments?** Reach out to the **organizer Gabriele**: gabriele.mogni@gmail.com
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**Our community values respect and inclusiveness**. If you ever feel uncomfortable, the organizer is present all evening to help.
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👉 Please **RSVP on Meetup** if you would like to attend our next event, so that we can plan accordingly.
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White Party - La Soirée Blanche ◐ | La Terrasse O2 | Free Entrance
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**◐ White Party \- La Soirée Blanche ◐ \| La Terrasse O2 x Les Belges Jeunesses \| Free Entrance**
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La Terrasse O2 (Terrasse de l'Hippodrome)
51-53 Chaussée de la Hulpe, 1180 Bruxelles
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Shady Forest Hike from Pepinster to Spa (22km, 600m up)
The weather forecast for Saturday is dry but quite hot again. I suggest a forest hike that I also organized last year, because this hike has a lot of shade. We start in Pepinster and the track will lead us to the ruins of the Franchimomt castle after 8km. Afterwards we walk to the village Polleur, where we will cross an ancient bridge. The last part of the hike is through the Chawion nature reserve, before starting the descent to Spa, where we finish the hike with a beer (or two). We intend to finish not too late in Spa. Those who wish can stay longer and visit the thermal baths afterwards (It is quite expensive for what it is, I must say). Don't forget to bring a swim suit and a towel in case you want to visit the thermal baths.
As the number of participants is limited, it is important that you manage your registration responsibly: only sign up if you really intend to come and cancel as soon as you know you can’t (this also goes for people on the waiting list!). We will try to keep close to an average speed of about 4.5 km/h. We will walk mainly on unpaved roads. I’ve not tested this track beforehand, so it’s possible that there are some mistakes in the planning (i.e. it may become longer ;-).
**Important: this will be a challenging hike due to hot weather and a lot of elevation gain. So, only join if you are fit enough for this. Bring a lot of water!**
●●You can find the gpx track here:
https://www.komoot.com/nl-nl/tour/521670853#previewMap
●●Link to the thermal baths center:
https://thermesdespa.com/home/
●●Meeting point:
We meet at 9h46 in Pepinster (in front of the railway station). If you start from Brussels-Central, you should take train IC 506 towards Eupen at 08h01. I am starting from Ghent, so I will be on that train already. You can find me in the first carriage of the train. In Liege-Guillemins you need to change to train S41 5009 into the direction of Aachen Hbf at 9h19.
●● Train tickets:
I think that you need two separate tickets, because Pepinster and Spa are not on the same railway line.
●● Back to Brussels:
From Spa you have a train every hour back to Brussels (with a change in Verviers).
●● Specifics:
Distance: ca 22km
Elevation gain: 600
Net walking time: ca 6h
Weather forecast: More than 27 degrees but dry!
In the unlikely case of too bad weather, we may cancel a hike, even few hours before the event. If this must happen, we will of course update the Meetup website and send out an email to those registered. So it is important to have access to either the Meetup website and/or your emails.
●● What to bring:
* Comfortable hiking clothes &shoes
* rain gear (just in case)
* water + food for the breaks
* sun cream
* Compeed for blisters
* some small money for drinks
●● Basic rules:
Please RSVP only if you really intend to come. And if your plans change, update your RSVP asap, even hours before the walk. This is basic courtesy towards others. Late cancellations are not well considered (at all). No-shows are even worse. Do not show up for a hike unless you are on the “going” list. People with the "go-with-the-flow" label are only moved from the waitlist 24 hours before the hike. I give you the label "go-with-the-flow" if you did not show up in one of my hikes before, or if you canceled for one of these hikes less than 24 hours in advance without a good reason.
●● Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability:
You are responsible for yourself and should be fit enough if you want to take part. As the participation in the events is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves. By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organisers from any responsibility and liability. Moreover, the organisers aren't tour operators, so they don't feel obliged to answer to every text message or email!
Caffe Leopold Porte de Namur: Sunday Coffee & Friendly Conversations ☕😊
**Join us for a relaxed Sunday morning meetup at Caffè Leopold in Porte de Namur!**
We’ll meet from 11:30 to 13:30 to enjoy coffee, brunch, and easy conversations in a friendly atmosphere.
It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, practice English or French, and spend a nice Sunday morning together.
Everyone is welcome — whether you come alone or with a friend. Just bring your good mood and be open to meeting others 😊
After the meetup, for those who want, we can also continue with lunch in a nearby place 🍽️
**📍 Location: Caffè Leopold, Porte de Namur**
**https://maps.app.goo.gl/UvTUU1H59J4yatS86**
**🕦 Time: Sunday, 11:30–13:30**
**☕ What to expect: Coffee, casual conversations, friendly people, and a relaxed Sunday vibe.**
Join the WhatApp group:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/EimXMXyRBjo7PfHRoVc1j7](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EimXMXyRBjo7PfHRoVc1j7)
Personal number:
0471695419
SUNDAY Coffee Morning - 10:00 @Café de Voyageurs
Hi everyone,
This coffee morning event is @ Café de Voyageurs!
Sunday, 5 July 2026, from 10:00 - 12:30.
It's limited to 25 attendees.
Therefore, please, cancel if you can't join anymore.
Café de Voyageurs opened its doors about 7 months ago. Dalila the owner is one of the most friendly hosts that I have met in Brussels in the past 5 years. She has give her café an African feeling & atmosphere as she is Algerian herself.
The Instagram channel:
https://www.instagram.com/cafe.des.voyageurs/
**The address is:**
Café de Voyageurs
274 Chaussee de Wavre
1050 Ixelles
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1. The **prime time** of the event is **10:30 - 12:30**. That's when most people will be there.
2. When you enter the gallery, it's either on the right-hand side or left-hand side of its hallway, depending which entrance you take.
3. If you intend **to join past 12:00** (high noon), then there is no need to register. Just come and join!
4. **DON'T forget to cancel** if you can't join!
5. **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))**
**As always, feel free to follow us on INSTAGRAM!**
[https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==](https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)
**THE STRUCTURE of THE EVENT:**
* I will post the event on Saturday/Sunday evening for the following Saturday.
* I send out a reminder to everyone on Friday.
* There is sometimes a waiting list.
* In case RSVP is closed (once there are 10-15 people on the waiting list), I might reopen it on Friday, depending on the number of cancellations in the meantime.
* **For everyone on the waiting,** please check your status and messages on Friday evening the latest. I message everyone on the waiting list on Friday.
* **Please, move to "not going" AS SOON AS you know that you can't come anymore, that includes everyone who is on the waiting list.**
**IMPORTANT:**
* **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))**
* When you register yourself, be careful not to register accidentally a +1 guest (unless you bring a guest). It happens very often.
* If you have any questions then, message me.
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**A MESSAGE FOR NEWCOMERS:**
*In the three years of hosting this coffee group, I have met many people who struggle with anxieties when coming to an event for the first time. Sometimes, it took them more than one attempt before being able to join.*
*Occasionally, people reach out to me before the event, and I have always been grateful for that as it offers the opportunity to communicate with each other and to find the best and most gentle way for that person to join the group.*
*I would like to encourage everyone who struggles with this to contact me before. It would really be too bad if you can't join us, as it mostly gets better the second or third time you come.*
*In addition to that, if you arrive and notice any signs of nervousness or fear, you can always let me know right then.*
**THANK YOU AND SEE YOU ALL ON Saturday!**
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Whether you’re new to the group or a familiar face, we’d love to see you there. Please RSVP early so we can plan seating.
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Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance.
Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you.
The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life.
For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues.
So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them?
That is what this meeting will be all about.
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.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
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