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Rooftop Sunset Bowling and Social at Sablon
Join us bowling and drinks at Crosly Bowling. We'll kick off the night with a few rounds of bowling on one of their 25 lanes, offering both classic and disco-themed experiences. Whether you're a seasoned bowler or a first-timer, it's all about fun and making friends.
It's the perfect opportunity to unwind, socialize, and take an evening drink with other people.
The cost of the event is **15 euro**, which includes one game + shoes rental + organisational fees. Ticket is shared in the comments of this event and in the WhatsApp group.
Any additional game, drink or snack will be at personal expenses.
To come to the event you need to be a member (starting from 5€/year).
Be aware that if you are voyager or ambassador members, organisational fees are waived.
Please note that for respect of the participants, we are asking to be **on time** to the event. People that arrive late might not be able to play.
**Additional Information:**
*Crosly Bowling is located just 500 meters from Brussels Central Station, making it easily accessible by public transport.
- Feel free to invite friends or colleagues; the more, the merrier!
We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of fun, relaxation, and spectacular views!
🏋️♀️ 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! 💪🏽✨
By joining this event, you agree to the Sunday Vacations [Terms & Conditions](https://www.sundayvacations.com/terms), [Privacy Policy](https://www.sundayvacations.com/privacy) & [Code of Conduct](https://www.sundayvacations.com/code)
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.
Let's Cook Together: Indian Veggie & Vegan Workshop – Thurs Eve, 28th May
Welcome, everyone, to a delectable foodie meetup where you'll embark on a journey to master the art of crafting authentic Indian dishes, tailored to your dietary preferences—be it **vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free.** Immerse yourself in the rich aroma of Indian herbs as we guide you through these culinary adventures.
Our cooking workshops promise to transport your taste buds across India's diverse regions—North, East, West, and South—bringing to your kitchen the vibrant flavours that define each corner of our country. No longer will you need to venture out to savour the exquisite tastes of India; now, you can recreate them in the comfort of your own home. As the age-old Indian proverb attests, "The finest Indian food is crafted within one's own kitchen." While patience is a virtue in the culinary world, fear not, for patience is precisely what we'll impart here.
Over the course of 2 to 2.5 hours, you'll gain mastery over a variety of Indian culinary delights. And to conclude, you'll have the delightful opportunity to share your creations with your loved ones, taking the essence of India's culinary heritage beyond our meetup.
Join us for an unforgettable experience where you'll not only learn to cook but also unravel the secrets of Indian cuisine. Your culinary journey starts here!
**Let's Embrace Eco-Friendliness**
In our commitment to the environment, we have a small favor to ask. While we do offer takeaway containers for your culinary creations, we also invite you to contribute to our sustainability efforts. If you're able, consider bringing along your own 200-250 ml container for the takeaway portion. By doing so, we can collectively take a step towards reducing plastic usage and minimizing our ecological footprint.
**FAQ:**
* **What does this workshop covers?**
At our culinary gatherings, this workshop is designed as a complete meal experience. It features one main dish accompanied by either Indian Chai (tea), bread, rice, or chutney.
* **What's on the Menu?**
The excitement lies in the surprise! We reveal the dish you'll be cooking 24 hours before the scheduled workshop. This allows us to take note of any food allergies or preferences you might have, ensuring a personalised and memorable experience. Our commitment to variety means we'll never repeat a dish for our loyal participants.
* **What to Bring?**
All you need to bring is your enthusiasm! Your presence is what truly counts and adds flavour to the workshop.
* **How to make the Payment?**
Our approach to payment is rooted in building relationships. We value your experience and trust. At the heart of our ethos is your satisfaction, and we're delighted to offer you these payment choices after each workshop. You have three convenient options for making your payment:
* Bancontact (QR Code Scan)
* Bank Transfer
* Cash
**Parking:**
* Don't worry, it's free parking on the street.
**Price Per Person:**
* **Single Workshop - € 28**
* **6 workshops (\~9 % discount): € 153** (Effective **€ 25,5 per workshop**) - **Valid for 4 months**
* **12 workshops (\~20 % discount): € 269** (Effective **€ 22,5 per workshop**) - **Valid for 8 months**
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* [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sanjharasoi/) (hashtag: #sanjharasoi)
* [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@sanjharasoi)
* [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjharasoi/)
* [Google Search](https://www.google.com/search?q=sanjha+rasoi)
Please do like or comment once you have experienced our services.
**Terms and Conditions:**
We provide full professional guidance/assistance to help you prepare the food. However, please do read the following terms on cooking and also, by giving an RSVP, you adhere to following terms and conditions:
* Any food allergy must be declared by the member before starting/collecting the workshop/take away box. We are not liable if not declared.
* A workshop can involve cooking with hot oil/utensils and we can only provide guidance on how to be careful.
* Some workshop may involve knives for cutting vegetables/ingredients and we can only provide guidance on how to be careful.
* Members will be liable for their own actions.
**Cancellation Policy:**
* Free cancellation is possible up to 48 hours (for individual) and 72 hours (for private or group) before the scheduled workshop.
* Cancellation between 48 hours and 24 hours will be charged at 33 % of the cost.
* Cancellation in less than 24 hours will be charged at 50 % of the cost.
* No refund on "NO-SHOW".
Afterwork Session: Boonlake
***Boonlake*** is an expert game in which you are finding yourself improving your life — and your group's life — in this new territory... but how you accomplish this is completely up to you! Due to a novel action mechanism, each game progresses differently. Each action needs to be considered carefully since the other players also benefit from the action you choose. Besides this, the action determines how far you may move your ship — the further and faster, the better!
More info: [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/343905/boonlake](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/343905/boonlake)
🎬 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.**
Afterwork Session: Mombasa
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/172386/mombasa
In ***Mombasa***, players acquire shares of chartered companies based in Mombasa, Cape Town, Saint-Louis, and Cairo and spread their trading posts throughout the African continent in order to earn the most money.
*"As I expected, the East African Company's network of trading posts has spread far into the West. They were even able to expand into a couple of diamond mines. It seems reasonable to invest our recent yield here in Mombasa, rather than to continue our unrivalled commitment in Cape Town. After all, it can only be to our advantage to have other irons in the fire. And when the day of reckoning comes, it will show whether our hoarding of holdings and our intransigent eagerness are worth it..."*
***Mombasa*** is a tense Euro-style strategy game set in 18th century Africa in which players invest in four chartered companies. Using influence to help them expand across the continent improves the value of the players' shares in these companies. Players will also trade in bananas, coffee or cotton, work together with diamond merchants and ensure that the accounts are kept up to date. To make the most of this one will need to have the correct action cards (back) in hand at the same time, which needs excellent forward planning.
***Mombasa*** features a unique, rotating-display hand-mechanism that drives game play: Players start with an identical hand, but acquire new and more powerful cards from the rotating display throughout the game. Each round players choose action cards from their hand, place them face down in the so-called action slot (beneath the player board), and then reveal them simultaneously to carry out the actions. At the end of the action phase, each card is moved to the so-called resting slot (above the player board). Cards in the resting slots are inactive and cannot be used until they are recovered - each round one can only return cards of **one** resting slot which is why it can make quite a difference in which action slots certain cards are placed.
The game ends after seven rounds, players add up their scores in different categories, and the player with the highest score (who has earned the most money) wins the game. With a variety of paths to victory and double-sided company boards, each game will be a new and different challenge.
Weekend Getaways Events This Week
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Discover Belgium’s Oldest City - Social Day Trip to Tongeren
*QR code to be obtained on events page @ [www.sundayvacations.com](www.sundayvacations.com)*
## Ancient stories, slow travel, and meaningful connections.
Join Sunday Vacations for a relaxed cultural escape to Tongeren, Belgium’s oldest city, during the special Archaeology Days weekend.
Together, we’ll travel by train from Brussels, explore the famous Gallo-Roman Museum, and enjoy a guided walk through Tongeren’s historic streets, Roman heritage, and hidden corners.
This experience combines:
- culture
- storytelling
- social connection
- local discovery
- slow Sunday travel
Expect a warm international atmosphere, curious conversations, and a different way to experience Belgium beyond Brussels.
Solo joiners are always welcome.
## Experience Overview
During Archaeology Days, the Gallo-Roman Museum hosts special live activities where archaeologists and researchers share fascinating discoveries about prehistoric, Celtic, and Roman Belgium.
Alongside the museum visit, we’ll also explore Tongeren together through a relaxed guided city walk discovering:
- Roman history
- medieval landmarks
- hidden streets
- local stories
- the atmosphere of Belgium’s oldest city
Rather than rushing through tourist attractions, this experience is designed as a slow and social cultural day shared with like-minded people.
## Highlights
- Train journey from Brussels with the group
- Explore Belgium’s oldest city
- Guided cultural walk through Tongeren
- Discover Roman and medieval heritage
- Special Archaeology Days access
- Meet archaeologists and heritage experts
- Relaxed international community atmosphere
- Ideal for solo joiners & curious minds
- Slow Sunday travel experience
## Plan / Itinerary
### Morning
- Meet at Brussels Central Station
- Coffee & introductions
- Train journey to Tongeren
### Early Afternoon
- Guided walk through Tongeren
- Discover the city’s Roman and medieval heritage
- Stories, hidden corners & local atmosphere
### Afternoon
- Visit the Gallo-Roman Museum
- Explore Archaeology Days activities
- Optional archaeology blitz course
- Social regroup moments during the visit
### Late Afternoon
- Optional café / terrace stop
- Relaxed free time before departure
### Evening
- Train back to Brussels together
Exact timings and train details will be shared before the event.
## Price / Contribution
Museum access is free during Archaeology Days.
Participants cover:
- their own train tickets
- personal food & drinks
VAT not applicable – small business exemption scheme, Article 56bis Belgian VAT Code.
## Important Notes
- This is a hosted community experience, not a professional licensed tourism service.
- Participants remain responsible for purchasing their own train tickets.
- The city walk is organised in a relaxed community format.
- Exact schedule may vary slightly depending on train timing and group pace.
## Legal Disclaimer
Sunday Vacations / UJAMAA ASBL acts as a community organiser and not as a travel agency.
Activities are organised by volunteers and covered under the legal volunteer insurance framework.
Participants remain individually responsible for their own transportation, purchases, and participation choices during the outing.
VAT not applicable – small business exemption scheme, Article 56bis Belgian VAT Code.
🔥 B-SURVIVOR 36H — Ultimate Survival Experience
### 🌲 Disconnect. Challenge Yourself. Reconnect.
Are you ready to step completely outside your comfort zone?
Join us for an unforgettable **36-hour survival immersion** in a private forest near Mons — a raw, powerful experience designed to bring you back to the essentials of life.
No screens. No city noise. No comfort bubble.
Just nature, teamwork, and your own resilience 🌿
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## 🏕️ What Awaits You
Under the guidance of a specialized survival instructor, you will learn practical skills that humans relied on for thousands of years:
🔥 How to make fire from scratch
🏕️ Build your own natural shelter
🧭 Navigate using terrain and basic tools
💧 Manage essential resources in the wild
🌲 Live fully outdoors — day and night
🤝 Strong group bonding through shared challenge
This is not a demonstration — you will actively participate.
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## 🌟 Why This Experience Is Special
✨ A rare opportunity to disconnect from modern life
✨ Powerful team spirit — you will go through this together
✨ Confidence boost & personal breakthrough
✨ Memorable stories you will tell for years
✨ Meet adventurous, open-minded people from our community
Many participants describe survival experiences as **life-changing**.
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## 👥 Who Should Join?
✔️ Curious explorers & adventure seekers
✔️ Beginners welcome — no survival experience needed
✔️ Open-minded people ready to try something different
✔️ Anyone craving a real reset from everyday life
You don’t need to be super athletic — motivation matters more than performance 💪
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## 📍 Event Details
📍 Private forest in Frameries (near Mons)
📅 May 30–31, 2026
⏱️ 36 hours in nature
👥 Very limited group: **max. 20 participants**
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## ⚠️ Important to Know
✔️ Outdoor conditions — rain or shine
✔️ No modern comforts
✔️ Personal gear required (packing list provided)
✔️ Safety supervised by experienced instructor
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## ❤️ The Sunday Vacations Spirit
This is not just a course — it’s a shared adventure.
Expect:
✨ New friendships
✨ Mutual support
✨ Genuine human connection
✨ A break from the fast pace of Brussels life
If you enjoy our hikes and trips, this is the **next level**.
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## 🌿 Are You In?
Spaces are intentionally limited to keep the experience authentic and safe.
👉 Join us if you want something real, intense, and unforgettable.
🌟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**
🌳 We have a **private outdoor garden** at the back of the brasserie entirely reserved for our Meetup throughout the whole summer!
📱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)
▶️ 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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🌇 Sunset Stroll: Tervuren Park to Rouge Cloître
**This event is free for Sunday Vacations members. Membership starts at €5/year.**
👉 Join here: [https://www.sundayvacations.com](https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership)
*Please RSVP only if you are reasonably sure you can attend and update your RSVP if your plans change.*
Escape the city bustle and join us for a magical evening walk from the royal gardens of Tervuren, through the ancient Sonian Forest, ending at the picturesque Rouge Cloître.
This hike is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, breathe some fresh forest air, and enjoy the golden hour colors.
🗺️ The Route
We will start at the Tervuren Station (terminus of Tram 44). We’ll begin by walking through the formal gardens and ponds of Tervuren Park, enjoying the open views and the sunset light reflecting on the water.
From there, we will dive into the Sonian Forest (Fôret de Soignes), walking under the canopy of the majestic beech cathedrals. We will walk through the magnificent Arboretum that boasts centennial trees and majestic Giant Sequoias.
The path will lead us gently downhill towards the historic Rouge Cloître (Red Closter), a 14th-century Augustinian priory nestled on the edge of the forest where we will stop for a well deserved drink.
🕒 The Plan
*Meeting Time: 14:50
- Meeting Point: Just outside the Tervuren Station (Terminus of Tram 44).
*The Walk: We depart at 15:00 sharp.
- The End: We aim to arrive at Rouge Cloître around 18:00 - 18:30.
*Après-Walk: We usually grab a drink at the beautiful Maison du Prieur in Rouge Cloître.
📋 Practical Details
- Distance: Approximately 12 km.
*Duration: \~3.5 hours walking time.
*Pace: Casual to moderate. We wait for everyone, but please be comfortable walking this distance.
- Terrain: Mostly flat/downhill with some unpaved forest paths.
🎒 What to Bring
*Comfortable Shoes: Walking shoes or sneakers (trail runners are great if it has rained recently).
- Water: Stay hydrated!
*Layers: Evenings can get chilly in the forest.
🚇 Getting Home
The walk ends at Rouge Cloître. From there, it is a short 10-15 minute walk to Herrmann-Debroux metro station (Line 5), buses and tram 8 which connect you easily back to the city center.
Note: This event is free of charge. Participation is at your own risk. Please **RSVP only** if you intend to come so we don't leave anyone behind!
See you on the trail! 🌳✨
Refresh Day : Jeux, atelier, cocktail… et zéro téléphone
**Et si tu passais une journée entière sans ton téléphone ?**
**Le 30 mai**, on se retrouve au Palazzo, un lieu magnifique au cœur de Saint-Gilles, pour une journée 100% offline.
Tu poses ton téléphone dans un casier verrouillé en arrivant. Tu le récupères à 17h.
Entre les deux : du vrai fun, du lien, et zéro écran.
🎲 Jeux d'ambiance animés par un pro : pour briser la glace et rigoler ensemble
🎨 Personnalisation de tote bag : tu repars avec ta création
🥗 Lunch (bar à pita) + goûter inclus
🍹 Cocktail (ou mocktail) maison pour clôturer la journée
☕ Thé, café et boissons dispo toute la journée
🔒 Tes proches reçoivent un numéro d'urgence donc si quelqu'un a besoin de te joindre, on te prévient immédiatement. Pas de stress, tout est encadré.
📍 Palazzo, Saint-Gilles, Bruxelles
🕙 10h30 → 17h
👥 20 places max (petit comité)
💸 89€ tout compris
Tu peux venir seul·e ou accompagné·e car tout est pensé pour que tu te sentes à l'aise dès le début.
👉 Inscription et infos : refresh-weekend.com/refresh-day
🏁 20km Brussels Training – After Work Runs (All Levels 🟠🟣🟢)
🏃♂️ Sunday Vacations | Train Together, Finish Together
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Thinking about joining the **20km of Brussels on May 31st**… but don’t want to train alone?
👉 Join our **after-work training group** and prepare together in a fun, social, and motivating atmosphere.
Whether you're a beginner or already running regularly — **you’re welcome.**
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## 📆 Weekly Runs (April → May)
We train **twice a week after work**:
### 🔵 Once per week – Easy Social Run
👉 Perfect to build consistency and meet the group
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### 🟣 Once per week – Long Run (Main Session)
* Distance increases every week
* Structured pace groups
👉 This is the **key session** to prepare for the 20km
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## 🏳️ Follow Your Flag (Pace Groups)
To keep things simple, we use the official **20km Brussels pacemaker system**:
* 🟠 **Beginner (≈ 2h15)**
Run/walk friendly — just aim to finish
* 🟣 **Steady (≈ 2h00)**
Comfortable and regular pace
* 🟢 **Intermediate (≈ 1h45)**
Faster group for those who want a challenge
👉 Not sure? Start easy — you can switch anytime.
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## 📊 Long Run Progression
We gradually build up to the race:
6 km → 8 km → 10 km → 12 km → 14 km → 16 km → 18 km 🔥
* lighter week before the race
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## 🏁 Goal
📅 Sunday 31 May 2026
🎯 Run the 20km of Brussels — together
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## 💡 What to expect
* Friendly, international group 🌍
* No one left behind
* Natural pace groups
* Motivating and social vibe
👉 We start together, run in groups, and finish together.
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## ☕ After the run
Optional drink or snack —
because it’s also about **meeting people and having fun**
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## ⚠️ Practical info
* Bring water
* Wear proper running shoes
* Join at your own responsibility
* Beginners welcome
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## 🌍 About Sunday Vacations
We are a **Brussels-based community** organizing social activities, hikes, and trips.
👉 This training is part of our mission:
**bringing people together through shared experiences**
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## 🔗 Participation
To join, a **Sunday Vacations membership** is required:
* Explorer (€5/year) → + €5 organizing fee
* Voyager (€50/year) → no organizing fee
* Ambassador (€150/year) → no organizing fee + perks
👉 Details: [www.sundayvacations.com/membership](http://www.sundayvacations.com/membership)
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🔥 Don’t train alone — join us and enjoy the journey to the 20km!
Friday night edition | Jeux d'Hiver | summer games party
🔥 **THIS FRIDAY 29.05 — SUMMER GAMES PARTY @ JEUX D’HIVER 🔥**
🌿 *Bois de la Cambre • Brussels*
**Friday night edition \| Jeux d'Hiver \| summer games party**
Summer officially starts this Friday… and we’re kicking it off with a massive night at the iconic **Jeux d’Hiver** 🎉
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🎧 **LINE-UP**
We’re bringing a special selection of artists:
✨ UNREGULAR (We Can Dance, Tomorrowland)
✨ NEON (Tomorrowland)
✨ ELIS (Vibkes, Barmardi)
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⏰ **EVENT INFO**
🕥 Doors open: 22:30
📍 Location: Jeux d’Hiver – Chemin du Croquet 1, 1000 Brussels
👗 Dress code: Dress to impress / Summer smart casual
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💃 **WHAT TO EXPECT**
✔ A full night party in one of Brussels’ most iconic venues
✔ High energy summer vibes & great music
✔ Expats + locals + party lovers all together
✔ Dancing until late in the heart of Le Bois de la Cambre 🌿
✔ Your dedicated team:
ViBKES -JABKES - XiB (Expats in Brussels) + Supported by Just A Night
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🎟 **TICKETS & LINKS**
👉 Facebook event: [https://fb.me/e/4BdAFqIWk](https://fb.me/e/4BdAFqIWk)
👉 Tickets available online or at the doors
Online Tickets: [https://jabkesvibkes.eventsquare.store/nl/fdijm7gecjix/hyovqaya9pcf/](https://jabkesvibkes.eventsquare.store/nl/fdijm7gecjix/hyovqaya9pcf/)
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▼ VIP TABLE BOOKING: jan@vibkes.be ▼
🔥 **SUMMER GAMES is more than a party**
Gather your crew, dress up, and let’s make it a night to remember 💥
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▼ ADDRESS ▼
Location : Jeux d'Hiver - Chemin Du Croquet 1, Brussels 1000
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Tour - Lavender & Light: Provence, France 2026
Join Bold Spirit Travel for an all-women’s journey through the [heart of Provence. ](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/journeys-1/south-of-france-provence-2026)
From charming villages and bustling markets, to lavender fields and coastal cliffs, this adventure blends history, art, food, and stunning landscapes.
Your base is a boutique hotel in Aix-en-Provence, the perfect hub for exploring southern France.
*\*We can only take 10 women on this trip.*
**Highlights**
* **Aix-en-Provence** – stroll cobbled streets, browse colorful markets, and enjoy lively cafés.
* **Marseilles** – tour its historic basilica and meet traditional soap makers.
* **Arles & Wine Tasting** – explore Roman ruins and sip wines at Mas Valériole estate.
* **Lavender Fields** – capture the beauty of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque.
* **Cassis & the Calanques** – enjoy seaside scenery and an optional boat ride.
* **St. Rémy** – wander the vibrant market and visit Van Gogh’s former monastery.
* **Les Baux-de-Provence** – experience the dazzling immersive light show.
* **Cabrières-d’Avignon** – discover lavender’s artistry at the Lavender Museum.
**What's Included:**
* 6 nights in a boutique hotel (shared occupancy; private upgrades available).
* Expert Bold Spirit tour leader plus bilingual local guides.
* Meals as listed in the itinerary.
* Private ground transportation.
* Pre-trip support: Zoom call, WhatsApp group, and packing guidance.
**Why Travel With Us?**
This Provence adventure is designed for women who love travel, culture, and connection. You’ll share meals, explore iconic sites, and enjoy the slower pleasures of the French countryside—with expert guidance and community every step of the way.
**Pricing:**
* **Trip Cost:** USD 5,885
* **Deposit:** USD 700 non-refundable (secures hotels and guides)
Get in touch with us to set up a call and learn [more](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/journeys-1/south-of-france-provence-2026).
Contact:[ https://www.boldspirittravel.com/contact](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/contact)
Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving." The film continues John Carney’s “long run of success with yet another charmer” and “a sharp, hopeful crowd-pleaser that strikes the right notes!”
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus, this is a perfect early stop on our Summer of Ice Cream! Their menu uses made-from-scratch recipes in an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, crepes, waffle sticks, specialty coffee & espresso, and more! Their specialty shakes are as delicious as they are over-the-top and they offer an extensive vegan menu! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:25 and 6:35pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this opening night showing! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan
Soulbits Circle: A Monthly Gathering
**Soulbits Circle: A Monthly Gathering**
**Every fragment of your story is medicine; come weave it into being**
**Hosted by: Caitlynn Fortson**
**[www.kalikwellnesswithin.org](www.kalikwellnesswithin.org) \| [www.centerfornewlife.org](www.centerfornewlife.org)**
**The Center for New Life or Virtual, upon request**
**Monthly Circles \| Fridays 6:30\-7:30PM**
**Upcoming Dates: 5/1, 5/29, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, 11/27, 12/18**
A monthly healing space where we gather to tend the pieces of ourselves and weave them back into wholeness that we are. Each session opens with a Soulbits oracle image setting the tone for the gathering we will move through. We will come together to honor the natural rhythms of rooting, rising, releasing, and receiving; the cycles that shape the soul’s journey.
Through the four pillars of being: mindset, movement, connection & nourishment, we will create a space where imagery, sensation, and community weave together. Where the body becomes the guide, images act as mirrors, and the soul speaks. This circle is about noticing what rises, honoring what’s true, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself ready to be seen.
This is a space to gather your scattered pieces, soften your body, and return to your truth with community by your side. Soulbits Circle is a reminder that every fragment of your story, every soulbit, belongs. Together we weave them into the blooming wholeness that you are.
*Energy Exchange: 1-group $20-40 or 6-group $115*
*Payment Options: Venmo or Cash*
**Please RSVP to [Caitlynn](https://kalikwellnesswithin.org/) via**
**email @ [kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com](mailto:kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com)**
**text @ (614) 407-4021**
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Free In-person Meeting: Unwanted Emotions & Loneliness, How to Get Over Them
This is an in-person meeting.
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.
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.






















