Brussels Friends Hangout

What's up Friends! 👋
Let’s hit the rink and roll together! 🛼✨ We could also play some games during the breaks!

📍 Time & place:
Venue: Rollerland Brussels
Address: Rue Dieudonné Lefèvre 4, 1020 Bruxelles
Link: https://retro.brussels/rollerland-brussels/
Feel free to join at any time. For the ones who can make it at 18:30 we'll meet at the rink entrance.
💡The idea:
Skate as long as you like—rink closes at midnight.
Unfortunately the only reasonable option for the moment is to bring your own skates as rentals must be returned by 19:00.
If you are ready for a break (or done for the day), we’ll regroup around 20:00 for some drinks 🥤 & snacks to recharge. We could also play some games.
🤑 Entry fee:
Roller skates rental: 8 EUR (available until 7pm unfortunately)
Protection: 1 EUR per pair, 2,50 EUR per full set
Coat room service - 1 EUR
Rink access is free if you bring your own skates

💁‍♂️ Good to know:
• Consider arriving 10 mins earlier - renting skates may take time when there’s a line! ⏳
• Picture ID is required for skate rental.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Roller-skating is fun, but safety comes first! When the rink is very crowded (Fridays, weekend) stay extra alert! Enjoy responsibly!

📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing mission-critical 🙄 announcements.
🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code:
👉Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊
👉Can’t make it? Cancel or drop a message in the chat - helps running things smoothly!
👉Don't show up if you are on the waitlist.

See you at the rink, folks😉

What’s up Friends! 👋

Let’s spend a few hours of snow fun🏂⛷️at Snowworld Antwerpen.

💡The plan
We aim to meet next to the ski rental all changed and ready to hit the slopes around 19:00. We can take a group pass (min 4, max 2 hours) or an evening pass (individual, unlimited for the evening).

Join or drop out at any point (earlier or later). In such case we'll meet you directly inside or catch up during the breaks.Slopes close at 22:00. For a smoother organization, feel free to DM me your phone number. If you are starting from Brussels we can try to carpool.

📍Venue: SnowWorld Antwerpen
Address: Moerelei 123, 2610 Wilrijk (25min from Antwerp center by car)
Link: https://www.snowworld.com/

💰Costs
• Online booking saves €3 admin fee
• Ski pass 2h (no gear): €38.50
• Ski pass 2h (no gear, min. 4 ppl): €30
• Lessons: €40/hour (pre-booking required) - incl. ski pass and gear, excl. outfit
• Parking: max €7.50/day
• Lockers: €2.50/visit
• Ski outfit: bring your own or rent €15
• Shoes: bring your own or rent €7
• Ski/snowboard: bring your own or rent €13
• Shoes + skis/board: €17.50
• Gloves: bring your own or buy €10
• Helmet: free
😵‍💫 Confused? It's about €50-60 if you have your outfit and gloves and just rent the ski/board + shoes.

💁‍♂️ Good to know:
• Book online for faster check-in + €3 saving
• Decathlon should have reasonably priced options if you plan to buy your outfit and gear
• First timer? You will need to get a membership card at the registration desk. The card will mark your time in and time out.
• Slopes are -5°C 🥶 — bring warm layers
• Consider arriving 20 mins earlier - registering, paying and renting the gear may take time especially if there’s a line! ⏳
• Picture ID required for gear rental
• Changing rooms available
• Café on-site with hot drinks & snacks

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Skiing and snowboarding is big fun, but safety comes first! When the slopes are very crowded stay extra alert! Enjoy responsibly!
📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing mission-critical 🙄 announcements.

🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code:
👉Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊
👉Can’t make it? Cancel or drop a message in the chat - helps running things smoothly!
👉Don't show up if you are on the waitlist.

See you there, folks😉

Hey Friends! 👋

🍰 Join me for a laid-back coffee-sip, cake-munch discussion of the book "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" (2025) by Eliezer Yudkowsky & Nate Soares. This gripping nonfiction warns that building superhuman AI isn’t just risky — it could spell the end of humanity.
You've read it some time ago and would like a refresh? Or you are just interested in this topic? Come and join the conversation.

📍Where
Cafe Leopold PDN: (metro Porte de Namur) Sq. du Bastion 7, 1050 Ixelles.
This cafe offers a unique ambience to chat all things books! 📖.
Feel free to also suggest another location in your RSVP.

💡The Idea:
After a short intro, we’ll dive straight into our favorite parts, quotes, and insights.
😎 If you didn't find the time to read the book - it's no biggie! You can check out the summary on ChatGPT, read a single page, find a quote you like (check out the one I included below😉) or simply show up and join the discussion.

⏱Timing:
We’ll kick off at 15:00, but feel free to drop in later if needed—just let me know in the chat so we keep a spot available for you!

🍽 Food & Drinks:
Menu includes both drinks ☕🍵 and food (sweet and savoury) 🍔🥗🍪. Ordering at least one drink is mandatory! 🤑

💁‍♂️ Book reviews and about the author :
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228646231-if-anyone-builds-it-everyone-dies

Article on the book:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/sep/22/if-anyone-builds-it-everyone-dies-review-how-ai-could-kill-us-all

Sample quote: "We ultimately predict AIs that will not hate us but will have weird, strange, alien preferences that they pursue to the ponit of human extinction"

If you find yourself on the waiting list but you absolutely want to join or if you have any other question - feel free to contact me directly via the chat.

📢 More details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Check your messages 👀 (especially the day before) so you don't miss out any critical 🙄 updates.

🐈‍⬛ The Friends code:
👉No formalities - just chill 😎
👉Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊
👉Keep an open-mind - everyone sees things differently 🌱
👉We may break out into smaller groups depending on how many people join.
👉Can’t make it? Cancel so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot 🙏
👉 Don't show up if you are on the waitlist.

Can't wait to hear your take on this thought-provoking masterpiece! 📖✨

What's up Friends! 👋

Let's meet at Le Pantin for another round of games and laughs.

Games: 🎲 The pub has a fair collection of games. Feel free however to bring any of your own favorites.

Food & Drinks: Le Pantin serves only drinks🍸🍺🍹, however you’re also welcome to bring your own snacks 🍟🍩🍿 to enjoy during the games.

Ordering: 🤑 At least one drink is mandatory - this is how we support cool places like this!

Timing: ⏱️ We kick off at 14:00, and you’re welcome to stay for as many games as you like. Joining later? Just let me know in advance in the chat so we don’t slow down the start 😊

🚦If you find yourself on the waiting list but you absolutely want to join or if you have any other question - feel free to contact me directly via the chat.

📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing any mega important 🙄 announcements.

🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code:
👉 Which games are played will be agreed by the group
👉Depending on preferences and group size we usually split into several tables
👉 Got a favorite game? Bring it along or drop a suggestion in your reply
👉 Can't make it? Cancel on time so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot
👉 Don't show up (or show up at your own risk:) if you are on the waiting list. There may be no space for extra players and you risk to get disappointed.

See you folks 😉