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CABS Saturday 11/21

It's a Saturday OSU is away and we are gaming from 10am to Midnight!!! Join us for a day of gaming ... Play one of the 2500 we have on site or bring one of yours! Your first visit is free!!! It's you move !!!

📚 Quietly Thriving – Our Take on Silent Book Club 🌿

CBusData - The 7 Deadly Performance Sins of SQL Server

**The 7 Deadly Performance Sins of SQL Server** The first step in fixing a problem is admitting you have one, or seven as the case may be. Don't let age old traps made of prideful kitchen-sink queries, gluttonous data types, and greedy hardware demands limit successful application designs. We'll uncover common pitfalls holding your performance hostage and build a methodical approach to balancing out the necessary evils with thoughtful design.

(NEW: 5pm/modified hike) Two/five miles fitness hike at Highbanks (Oak Coves)

Choose Your Movie: EBENEZER vs HOW TO ROB A BANK Cinemark Polaris!

Join us as we get together for a Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of the Charles Dickens holiday treat, EBENEZER or the action-comedy-heist film HOW TO ROB A BANK! EBENEZER stars Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge in a fresh take on the holiday classic! HOW TO ROB A BANK boasts a stellar cast and is earning great early buzz and follows a crew of bank robbers use social media to document heists. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: EBENEZER: The name you, the story you don’t! This dark comedy/fantasy is set in early Victorian London, it follows the miserly businessman Ebenezer Scrooge as he is forced through visions of the past, present, and future during a supernatural journey toward a chance at redemption. It is directed by Ti West and is based on the 1843 novella A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The film stars Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge, alongside Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti and Ian McKellen. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7lyvgnDuDE HOW TO ROB A BANK: This action heist comedy earned such great early buzz, they moved it into the fall holiday film lineup! It follows a crew of social media-savvy bank robbers broadcasts their daring heists, unaware that their growing viral fame has put them in the crosshairs of the FBI. The film is directed by David Leitch and stars Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, Anna Sawai, Rhenzy Feliz, Pete Davidson and John C. Reilly. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9XOzCUvFB8 PLAN: We’ll plan for 7pm-ish showings of both films and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before the shows begin! Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have your ticket, please list your movie of choice & showtime in the Comments below. Possible bite before the shows! Exact showtimes and complete details will be confirmed and announced Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Friday Driving Range & Drinks afterwards

Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

Oscar Watch: LA BOLA NEGRA at the Gateway Film Center!

Join us for an Oscar Watch event as we get together to see this year’s winner of the Toronto Film Festival, LA BOLA NEGRA! This Spanish-language war-drama-romance tells the story of three men whose lives are intimately connected through desire, pain and inheritance, across three different eras -- 1932, 1937, and 2017. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film tells the story of three men whose lives are intimately connected through desire, pain and inheritance, across three different eras -- 1932, 1937, and 2017.The film is directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi and stars Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBVxKt0gKDY BUZZ & ACCLAIM: LA BOLA NEGRA has already had quite a run through the festival circuit and promises to be something special! Javier Ambrossi won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival and the film itself won the Audience Awards at the Toronto, Sydney and San Sebastian International Film Festivals! It is earning an excellent 88% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which says: “An intergenerational epic bathed in striking imagery and vibrant music, La Bola Negra is a sensorial feast that movingly testifies to the perseverance of queer identity throughout history.” Others call it a "grandiose historical epic" and “one of those rare films that feels both old and new.” La Bola Negra is expected to be a heavy awards contender and a likely Best Picture / Best International Film nominee! A NOT-SO-DREADED NETFLIX RELEASE: Netflix is usually my arch-nemesis this time of year, often buying up some of the year’s best films, and giving them a very limited one-or-two week theatrical release before sending them to the streaming service. But, this time, Netflix is giving LA BOLA NEGRA their first-ever full theatrical release in theaters! So, we’ll support the effort and as an added bonus, see what should be a really great film the way it was mean to be seen – in theaters! PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:30pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 2:10 and 2:20pm! Advance ticket purchase via the GFC website is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below! A longer film, so we’ll make this one a movie-only event. ' Should be a good one, Dan

Barcelona Wine Dinner and Columbus Museum of Art

An afternoon of great culture, wine and food. First we tour the Columbus Museum of Art, then gather for a splendid wine dinner at Barcelona. See the pics from our previous Barcelona events. Information is preliminary at this time and will update ASAP. This is an expensive event to put on; **and I will collect the money for the wine in advance, $42.50, including tax.** Payment will by Venmo or arrangement with me. You will initially be put on the wait list until payment is arranged. We'll meet inside the CMofA at 3pm. Please be prompt. Tour together or in small groups and enjoy as much of the museum until closing at 5pm. Then, we'll depart for Barcelona Restaurant. 263 East Whittier Street German Village, Columbus, OH 43206. Parking is miserable. Dinner will be individually selected (and paid) and your wine will be prepaid, $42.50, inclusive of tax, Venmo or cash to me. The Barcelona General Manager and I have some very good Spanish wines for our enjoyment; all are low to mid 90pt wines. **El SELECCIONES de VINO:** Sparkling: Raventos I Blanc Rose 2024 White:   Lagar De Cervera Lagar de Fornelos 2022 Lt. Red:    Anna Espelt Pla De Gates Negre 2020 Med. Red:  Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja 2021 Dark Red:  Torres Salmos 2021 Priorat

Opening Day!! Focker In Law!! 😂😂😂 Please read description

**Save the date! Show time isn’t announced yet. As soon as it’s announced I will post what time and what row to purchase your ticket. 🥳**

Weekly Run + Social Hour!

We’ll meet at Pins before the run, then group up based on pace so everyone has people to run with!

Friendsgiving Dinner

Please join Empty Nest and New Adventures on Saturday, November 14th for a FRIENDSGIVING get together to start the holiday season. **Nestled in the heart of Gahanna, Three Creeks Kitchen + Cocktails is a charming New American restaurant named after the city itself. ‘Three Creeks’ reflects Gahanna’s roots, derived from a Native American term for 'three creeks joining into one.' This inspiration shapes our purpose: blending innovation, approachability, and exceptional service.** **With chef-inspired local favorites, handcrafted drinks, and a warm, inviting space, we’re more than just a restaurant. Featuring a spacious patio and a versatile four-seasons room, we create the perfect setting for friends and family to share great food, drinks, and memories. At Three Creeks, every visit is an unforgettable experience.** PLEASE NOTE: This restaurant requires a credit card to secure this reservation. No-shows or cancellations less than 48 hours in advance will be subject to a charge. **DUE TO THIS PLEASE KEEP YOUR RSVP CURRENT!!**