Friendship for the Lonely

**🇬🇧 The Language Exchange Meetup in Barcelona 🌍** Are you ready for an evening filled with language practice, new friendships, and tons of fun? Join our vibrant community in Barcelona where language enthusiasts gather to enhance their proficiency in various languages and expand their social circles. 🗓️ **When**: Every Tuesday at 7pm 📍 **Where**: Jardinet d'Aribau: 133 Aribau street (10 minutes from Diagonal and Hospital Clinic stations) Embark on a linguistic adventure with us! Our language exchange sessions take place in the heart of the city, within the unique atmosphere of Jardinet d'Aribau 🌸 🆓 **Admission: Free**, with a friendly request to support the venue by ordering a minimum drink (€4). This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so come and mingle with us! (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) 📸 We'll seek your permission before capturing any moments on camera. Agreeing to be in a photo means you're okay with us sharing it on social media. 🗣 A friendly host will hand you a sticker with your name, native language, and the language you're eager to practice. Feel free to stick to your mother tongue if you prefer. Let's make language learning a joyous journey! 😊 Our events are published on various platforms so there are always more attendees than those confirmed. **Stay Connected**: 📸 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 Like our [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange) to see all the albums! 🌐 Discover more about us on [our website](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Connect on WhatsApp**: [Join the group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) See you there for an evening of laughter, language, and lasting friendships. **Come alone, leave with friends!** 🌍🗣️ \-\-\- 🇪🇸 **¡El Intercambio de Idiomas de Barcelona!** 🌍 ¿Estás listo para una velada llena de práctica de idiomas, nuevas amistades y mucha diversión? Únete a nuestra animada comunidad en Barcelona, donde entusiastas de los idiomas se reúnen para mejorar su nivel y ampliar sus círculos sociales. 🗓️ **Cuándo**: Todos los martes a las 19h. 📍 **Dónde**: Jardinet d'Aribau: calle Aribau 133 (a 10 minutos de los metros Diagonal y Hospital Clinic) ¡Embárcate en una aventura lingüística con nosotros! Nuestras sesiones de intercambio de idiomas tienen lugar en el corazón de la ciudad, en el ambiente único del Jardinet d'Aribau 🌸 🆓 **Entrada Gratuita**, solo te pedimos que tomes una consumición mínima (4€). Este evento inclusivo da la bienvenida a todos, así que ¡ven y únete a nosotros! (Los participantes menores de 18 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto.) 📸 Pediremos tu permiso antes de capturar cualquier momento en cámara. Al aceptar estar en una foto, nos permites compartirla en las redes sociales. 🗣 Un anfitrión te entregará una pegatina con tu nombre, idioma nativo y el idioma que deseas practicar. Siéntete libre de hablar en tu lengua materna si lo prefieres. ¡Hagamos del aprendizaje de idiomas un viaje lleno de alegría! 😊 Nuestros eventos se publican en varias plataformas por lo que siempre hay más asistentes que los que aparecen confirmados. **Mantente Conectado**: 📸 ¡Síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 ¡Dale 'me gusta' a nuestra [página de Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange), para ver todos los álbumes! 🌐 Descubre más sobre nosotros en [nuestra web](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Conéctate en WhatsApp**: [Únete al grupo aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) Nos vemos para una tarde de risas, idiomas y amistades duraderas. **¡Ven solo, márchate con amigos!** 🌍🗣️

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**SIGN-UP in our APP for this game.** Subscribing in Meetup is not guaranteeing your spot Tuesday futsal game at Esportiu Rocafort Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e3f8fzLzQDYjB6VQ6 We will bring the balls, bibs and an organizer. Preferable you are wearing a dark or black t-shirt. And bring normal football shoes. Kick-off is at 22.00pm. Cost: € 6,49 All our other daily games are available in our app! **SIGN UP in our APP** **Castellano\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **¡Apúntate en nuestra APP** para este partido! Registrarte en **Meetup no garantiza tu plaza**. Partido futsal los martes en Rocafort, Barcelona 📍 Ubicación: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e3f8fzLzQDYjB6VQ6 Nosotros llevamos los balones, petos y un organizador. De preferencia, ven con camiseta oscura o negra y trae tus botas de fútbol normales. ⏰ El partido empieza a las **22:00**pm. 💸 Precio: **6,49 €** ¡Todos nuestros otros partidos diarios están disponibles en la app! 👉 **Apúntate en nuestra APP**

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[Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6JuLOG3HDMCwweahpKsqM?mode=hq1tsha) ***Si te apasionan estos temas y quieres compartir tus conocimientos o solamente participar en la escucha activa para aprender de ello, estaremos encantados de contar contigo.*** 👉 **Descripción corta (Meetup)** Un espacio de conversación abierta donde exploramos la vulnerabilidad como parte natural de las relaciones humanas. A través de preguntas guiadas, creamos un ambiente seguro para compartir experiencias, romper automatismos sociales y conectar desde lo real, no desde el personaje. No es terapia ni teoría: es un debate vivo donde la honestidad marca el ritmo. *** 💬 **preguntas para compartir** 1. ¿Qué entiendes tú por ser vulnerable? 2. ¿En qué situaciones te cuesta más mostrarte tal como eres? 3. ¿Qué has aprendido escondiendo lo que sientes? 4. ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que te abriste de verdad con alguien? 5. ¿Qué te da más miedo: ser rechazado o no ser entendido? 6. ¿Crees que la vulnerabilidad te hace más fuerte o más débil? ¿Por qué? 7. ¿Con qué tipo de personas te resulta más fácil abrirte? 8. ¿Qué parte de ti sueles ocultar en entornos sociales? 9. ¿Has sentido alguna vez alivio después de ser honesto emocionalmente? 10. ¿Qué necesitarías para sentirte seguro al expresarte sin filtro? 11. Si nadie te juzgara, ¿qué dirías hoy que normalmente no dices? \#\#\# 📍 Detalles 💰 Contribución: 3€ en efectivo ☕ Se pide consumir algo por respeto al local Sorteo al final

**The Ocean Walk: 1.1 km to cross the ocean on foot 🌊** Picture this: you're at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. 11,000 meters below the surface. Darkness. Silence. Mystery. And then you start rising. 1.1 km walking through Poble Nou, feet on the ground, head underwater. Every meter you walk = 10 meters of depth back to the surface. From the abyss to the shore. Hydrothermal vents. Sperm whales. Coral reefs. At every stop, a world most of us will never see. Its stories, its beauty, its fragility. This is the very first Ocean Walk in English in Barcelona! 💙 **What we'll experience together as a community ready to embark :** We meet in front of the Internacional Restaurant Bar in Poble Nou. We walk along the docks for 2h. We met new people about the wonders of the Ocean and We wonder. We learn. We breathe. And we ask ourselves one simple question: what is our place in this immensity? **For who?** Everyone! Families welcome (kids from 10 years old). No prior knowledge needed. Just curiosity and a smile. 😊 **Practical info:** Bring weather-appropriate clothing and your water bottle! Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time. **Pay-what-you-feel** (because the ocean belongs to everyone). Registration and pricing details here: https://www.billetweb.fr/the-first-ocean-walk-in-english This workshop is brought to you by La Fresque Océane (Ocean Collage) and facilitated by Lionel, professional diver and sailor. Format inspired by the Deep Time Walk. See you on the docks! 🐙

**¿No tienes planes para este viernes por la noche?** Si te apetece hacer algo diferente y salir de la rutina, te invitamos a unirte a nuestra **cena social**, una experiencia pensada para conocer gente nueva de forma natural, divertida y sin presiones. Es el plan perfecto para **hacer nuevos amigos, compartir buenas conversaciones y disfrutar de una velada agradable** en un ambiente alegre, amigable y saludable. Nuestro grupo está abierto a **todas las edades y nacionalidades**, creando un entorno internacional donde es muy fácil conectar con personas interesantes, cercanas y con ganas de socializar. No importa si vienes solo/a o acompañado/a — desde el primer momento te sentirás cómodo/a, bienvenido/a y parte del grupo. Además de disfrutar de una buena cena, tendrás la oportunidad de: ✨ conocer gente nueva ✨ ampliar tu círculo social ✨ compartir risas y buenos momentos ✨ y vivir una experiencia diferente en Barcelona Así que si este viernes te apetece salir, desconectar y rodearte de buena energía… 👉 **¡Este es tu plan! Únete a nosotros y ven a disfrutar de una noche especial.** **Para más información o para reservar tu plaza, envíanos un WhatsApp.** ⚠️ **Recuerda: las reservas solo se gestionan vía WhatsApp. 678 15 3434**

## **Fun and friendly Language Exchange Dinners** every **Saturday in Barcelona!**🍷 **Eat • Speak • Laugh • Connect** ## **Hi! We’re Gary & Carolina** We host **fun and friendly Language Exchange Dinners** every **Saturday in Barcelona!** Are you new to Barcelona? Or simply looking to meet interesting people while practising your **Spanish or English**? Join us this **Saturday night** for a relaxed, social dinner at a beautiful Spanish restaurant in the heart of the city. Enjoy delicious food, natural conversations in English and Spanish, and the chance to make new friends from all over the world. ✨ A lively mix of locals, Catalans, expats, travellers, and international professionals — all sharing one welcoming evening. ### 💬 **What’s the atmosphere like?** • Great conversations in English & Spanish • Natural language practice — no pressure, no classroom vibe • Friendly, open-minded international people • Relaxed, elegant, and social environment • Real connections, laughter, and good energy This is **so much more than a typical language exchange** — it’s about meeting people, enjoying the experience, and creating genuine connections in a warm, friendly atmosphere. ⚠️ **Limited Places Available** We keep the group small so everyone can talk, connect, and enjoy the evening comfortably. ### 📲 **Reserve Your Place** Please send us a WhatsApp message with: • Your **name** • Your **nationality** • The **language** you’d like to practise 📞 **WhatsApp:** **+34 614 92 54 43** ### 📍 **Event Details** **Location:** NICE Spanish Restaurant – Central Barcelona **Languages:** English & Spanish **Dress Code:** Smart Casual ### 🍴 **Dinner Includes** • Five traditional Spanish starters to share • Main course of your choice (meat, fish, rice, or fideuà) • Dessert and drinks ✨ **Come for the food, stay for the friendships.** Meet new people. Practise languages naturally. Enjoy great food. Have fun. Build real connections. ##

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

🇬🇧 **The Language Exchange of Barcelona!** Are you ready for an evening filled with language practice, new friendships, and tons of fun? Join our vibrant community in Barcelona where language enthusiasts gather to enhance their proficiency in various languages ​​and expand their social circles. 🗓️ When: Friday at 8pm 📍 Where: Bare Nostrum Bar Coctelería Gintoniquería C/ del Consell de Cent 384 (Just 2 minutes from Girona station) Embark on a linguistic adventure with us! Our language exchange sessions take place in the heart of the city. It will last until midnight, and later we can stay at the bar playing pool or just enjoying ourselves until 2am! 😉 🆓 Admission: Free, with a friendly request to support the venue by ordering a minimum drink (€4). This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so come and mingle with us! (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) 📸 We'll always seek your consent before capturing any moments on camera, and by agreeing, you empower us to share the joy on social media. With our sizable group, identification is a breeze! Our hosts will provide you with a name sticker indicating your name, native language, and target language. Feel free to converse only in your native language if you feel like. Let's make language learning a joyous journey! 😊 Our events are published on various platforms so there are always more attendees than those confirmed. **Stay Connected** : \- Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/) ! \- Like our [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange) to see all the albums! \- Discover more about us on [our website](https://speakquick.es/) . 📱 **Connect on WhatsApp** : [Join the group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) See you there for an evening of laughter, language, and lasting friendships. **Come alone, leave with friends!** 🌍🗣️ \-\-\- 🇪🇸 ¡**El Intercambio de Idiomas de Barcelona!** ¿Estás listo para una velada llena de práctica de idiomas, nuevas amistades y mucha diversión? Únete a nuestra animada comunidad en Barcelona, donde entusiastas de los idiomas se reúnen para mejorar su nivel y ampliar sus círculos sociales. 🗓️ Cuándo: Viernes a las 20h. 📍 Dónde: Bare Nostrum Bar Coctelería Gintoniquería C/ del Consell de Cent 384 (A solo 2 minutos del metro Girona) ¡Embárcate en una aventura lingüística con nosotros! Nuestras sesiones de intercambio de idiomas tienen lugar en el corazón de la ciudad. Dura hasta la medianoche y, después, podemos quedarnos en el bar y jugar a billar o al futbolín y seguir pasándolo bien hasta las 2am! 😉 🆓 Entrada Gratuita, solo te pedimos que tomes una consumición mínima (4€). Este evento inclusivo da la bienvenida a todos, así que ¡ven y únete a nosotros! (Los participantes menores de 18 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto.) 📸 Siempre solicitaremos tu consentimiento antes de capturar cualquier momento en cámara, y al aceptar, nos autorizas a compartir la alegría en las redes sociales. Con nuestro numeroso grupo, ¡identificarnos es pan comido! Nuestros anfitriones te proporcionarán una pegatina con tu nombre, idioma nativo y el idioma que deseas practicar. Siéntete libre de conversar solamente en tu idioma nativo, si así lo sientes. ¡Hagamos del aprendizaje de idiomas un viaje lleno de alegría! 😊 Nuestros eventos se publican en varias plataformas por lo que siempre hay más asistentes que los que aparecen confirmados. **Mantente Conectado**: \- ¡Síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! \- ¡Dale 'me gusta' a nuestra [página de Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange), para ver todos los álbumes! \- Descubre más sobre nosotros en [nuestra web](https://speakquick.es/). 📱 **Conéctate en WhatsApp**: [Únete al grupo aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) Nos vemos para una tarde de risas, idiomas y amistades duraderas. **¡Ven solo, márchate con amigos!** 🌍🗣️

🌟 Looking to meet new people and make great connections in Barcelona? 🌟 THEN JOIN OUR special dinner to make new friends and new friendships in Barcelona DINNER this THURSDAY for Expats and National and international people in the heart of Barcelona! Enjoy a relaxed evening of delicious Spanish cuisine, great conversation, and a friendly atmosphere with a welcoming group of people from around the world. ✨ Open to all ages and nationalities ✨ Positive, friendly, English-speaking environment ✨ Perfect for meeting new friends and expanding your social circle Meet interesting people who—just like you—want to enjoy life and connect in this amazing city. 📲 Reserve your place now WhatsApp: 678 15 34 34 (Advance reservation required) Let’s eat, laugh, and connect — Barcelona style! 🇪🇸

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.

Attend a free seminar on how to have successful and lasting relationships. At this seminar you will learn: How to spot and handle negative and toxic relationships. How to get through the "rough patches" in a relationship. How to choose the right people to work with. The three things that make or break any relationship. How to make a good relationship great. All are welcome. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. Hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.

[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321) Location: The Goat River South 219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Street parking is free on Sundays [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.

The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛