Hello! Two native speakers in Lille (one Irish and one American) are interested in setting up a small writing group for all those interested! Not exclusive to just anglophones, it is envisaged more as a club for like-minded people to meet up and give feedback on each other’s work in a friendly environment, be it in French or English. (Ceux qui écrivent en francais sont bienvenus aussi!) We propose to meet on a two-weekly basis, in a quiet bar/café in central Lille. Further details — organisation …

Where better to start this group that in this charming, beautiful and such a cultural city. If you are like me new in town, or perhaps not at all, but like me share a passion for the three things that this group stands for, and would like to meet some new people that too enjoy art, architecture and culture, and You are willing to share your knowledge and passion with other members in the nice and relax social settings that this great city has to offer then why not join us today.....

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

Reflecting on leadership in organizations today, we find ourselves in a bit of a mess. We see reliance on linear, mechanistic thinking, companies focusing more on stock price than delighting customers, and knowledge workers whose voices are ignored by the bosses who direct them. All these factors are reflected in the current economic crisis, increased inequity, bankruptcies and widespread disillusionment. There has to be a better way. In January 2012, a diverse group of twenty one people includi …

Nightlife, private parties, book/clothing/music stores, travel, cathedrals, grave-yard/cemetery/crypt exploration...

Yaka Dance is a unique, powerful and fun dance movement practice. It is part life development teaching, part eyes-open dance with great music, part inner movement exploration with the blindfold. Yaka Dance combines the power  of dance movement practice with the stimulation from outstanding top-class music selection, the challenge of group work and the additional help from precise life knowledge teachings and inner dance exploration. All these elements together form what is Yaka Dance, a new bree …