♥️Meet Friends @ Connection Space❤️ SPEEDFRIENDING VALENTINE DANCE GAMES & more!

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• Meet friends in a free and fun event that has many connection activities: speed-friending, new-comer area, fun card/board games, dance party (reggaeton/hits), mindful card games, three chill-out rooms or simply walk and talk to anyone !
• Plus one early-Valentine's surprise activity to skip the small talk and play a fun game and test your chemistry

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❤️ WELCOME HOME @ Connection Space❤️
Meet new friends. Reconnect with old friends. Feel at home
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• Everyone is friendly and we booked 100% of the location so its safe to talk to everyone
• 12.000+ attendees in 80+ events in 4 years. THANK YOU for creating our homey offline community ❤️
• The event is inspired by the Swiss Stammtisch and Greek village coffeeshops ("Καφενείο"), once vibrant community hubs where people gathered daily. We innovate this concept with a modern twist. I, Christos, fondly remember visiting these with my grandfather and now revive this fading tradition with a modern twist. Hope you enjoy it ❤️
• 95% of people come solo - you can too❤️
• Everyone is welcome! Wir wollen gerne mehr Schweizer/innen dabei haben! Alle sind willkommen und die meisten können Deutsch sprechen. Not an expat event. Everyone is welcome!
• NEW we received the official "Super Host" award from meetup.com in Jan 26!
• The "Connection Space" meetup group is an independent meetup group and is only associated with "Career Direction Space" group and no other meetup group
• Do you really care for people and want to help hosting this event? Join our hosting team - its so much fun! (msg Christos 0768175380)
• 4.7 / 5.0 rating from 2000+ reviews in meetup.com
• Testimonials (scroll to "photos" section to read testimonials)
  "The best event I know on Meetup to connect to new friends."
  "First participation, an evening to remember!"
  "So far in 7 years this is the first time I see a really good organised event!"
  "Mega schön" "Had a blast!"
  "I was positively surprised. They organized everything so well; I met some interesting, friendly people. I highly recommend it"
  "Great! Everything excellent, super organized... lots of people. Great atmosphere"
  "I am really grateful for the warm atmosphere, inspiring moments"
• We encourage no/low alcohol consumption and only allow responsible behaviours.

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Want more info than our Summary above? Then please read below:
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WHY? we ❤️ uniting people and building community while having fun! We truly believe that fun meaningful offline connections to new & existing friends makes us truly happy and healthy! Our community meets every 2 Fridays in a homey, caring and welcoming "come as you are" environment !
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WHAT is this event? We are not a "party or drinks" meetup, nor we follow a "forced" process and agenda. Instead, we are a Connection Community inspired by Greek village cafes and Swiss Stammtisch — a welcoming environment where neighbours gathered as equals to share stories and build lasting friendships. We meet in a "fixed-rhythm" every 2 Fridays in a homey & lovingly-hosted space so you can connect with new and familiar faces. We provide several optional activities to help you connect with others—so you're free to explore what resonates with you! Together these activities create a unique Connection Event.
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HOW? Today's activities are:

• 🥳new comer area (never was easier to spark a conversation, with ice-breakers, optional for first time attendees)
• 🤣fun social games (like "cards against humanity" and more - read game names below)
• 🧘mindful games (no small talk, connect deeper, from The School of Life - read game names below)
• 👯 20:00 - 20:30 Speed-friending (guaranteed process to meet spark new fun discussions and meet new people - with moderator)
• 🙀 20:40 - 21:10 Early Valentine surprise activity to skip the small talk and play a fun game to test your chemistry! (in separate room)
• 🕺 22:00 - 00:00 Dance Party lets dance the week away with reggaeton & hits (in separate room)
• 🏭 beautiful homey industrial location in downtown ZH
• 🇩🇪German-speaking area (falls du nur Deutsch sprechen möchtest)
• 🏠 chill-zones in private quiet rooms (if you want to talk or play games in quietness)
• 👬 or simply hang-out and meet new & old friends without a process ❤️

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TIPS on how to connect:

• Look out for a good smile/vibe in a person/group of 2-3 people and say "Hi my name is xxx, can I join?".
• Try something different (person, game, table, activity) often until you find fun quality connection. We have a lot of activities
• Ask Support: we understand going out to meet friends can be a stretch. We make this easy with a fun and safe event. Also you can ask for help from our clearly communicated (see photos of this event) "People Connectors" who can help you discreetly to connect with others
• Invest time(not quickly just come by) as friendships are an investment
• Come back: big turnaround, people come randomly at each event, so you never know who you ll meet

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Some final words:

• Bravo to you for the courage to go out to meet new people! We know everyone is unique - thats why we got a big new-comer area, 4 co-hosts welcoming and connecting you, and many activities for you to choose from to find what suits you!
• Weather? Event takes place rain or shine, with indoors rooms and outdoors area that is ultra rain-protected
• Coming late? no problem, we got many people until closing at 00:00 so come whenever!
• Too many attendees? no problem, we got the space! Also as per the "what" above: you define what makes the event meaningful for you! Furthermore, the co-organisers have one goal: to say hi and introduce you to the event and people (if you want to please ask)! Finally remember: you dont have to talk to everyone, focus in a few people! Less is more! 😃 If you dont know where to start look for a good smile or an activity more matching to you. From there keep on trying people and activities..
• Why so many options above for connection? We always have: a first-timer area, Fun social games, Mindful games, ice-breaker questions or simply just talk freely to anyone. Often we add: Speed-friending and a Music jam. We believe you are unique and each of us prefers different ways of connection. Also we want to provide an opportunity for everyone to try something new
• Easy and Safe: We have the whole location reserved for us so its safe to open up and meet new friends (unlike bars in Zürich where people find it strange if strangers talk to them). Christos and volunteers will also help with connection. Read more info below.
• Christos (see PHOTO) and our co-organisers will be wearing name budges and will aim to welcome everyone.
• more info via our LINKS
• Yes YOU are good & courageous for looking for new fun connections!
• Everyone is in same situation and you ll be surprised how friendly people are ❤️
• Come early though later also ok as many people there until 00:00
• It works! We heard of many new friendships, living together and even getting a new job
• Mindful Connection Games: from The School of Life available: Confessions Game, The Friendship Game, Connection Game, The Loser Game, Games for grown-ups and three sets of "100 questions" (Conversation Toolkit & Careers & Relationships)
• Fun Social Games: bring your own board/card games or choose from: Cards against humanity, Exploding Kittens, Codenames, Debatable, Sotally Tober, Taboo, Mafia, Uno, Monopoly and more.

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Disclaimer & participation terms (Connection Space): By registering for and/or attending this event (“Event”), you agree: Registration required. Follow organizer/venue instructions; we may refuse entry or remove anyone for safety/behavior.You attend voluntarily and at your own risk; risks include injury/illness, conflicts/harassment, emotional distress, and property loss/damage.To the maximum extent permitted by law, Connection Space/organizers/staff/venue/partners aren’t liable for injury, loss, theft, damage, or costs; this doesn’t limit liability where unlawful (e.g., gross negligence/intent).Zero tolerance for violence, threats, harassment/discrimination, unwanted touching, weapons, illegal drugs, or unsafe/excessively intoxicated behavior. Report issues; we may remove participants and contact security/police/emergency services.You’re responsible for your health/fitness, alcohol use, transport home, allergies/diet; no allergen-free guarantee.You’re responsible for your belongings and any damage you cause.Photos/video/audio may be recorded and used for marketing by Connection Space/partners; opt out by telling us at check-in (we’ll try, but can’t guarantee exclusion from background footage).You must follow third-party venue rules; we may change schedule/location/format for safety or operational reasons. Finally, the organisers have the right to refuse entry with and without a ticket as the organizers see fit. In case of a ticket purchase a full refund will be made in that case.
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