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Join us for Tea, in the style of a Chinese gung fu tea gathering Friday's at 5pm. Gongfu tea or kung fu tea (Chinese: 工夫茶 or 功夫茶; both gōngfū chá), literally "making tea with skill", is a traditional Chinese tea preparation method sometimes called a "tea ceremony". It is probably based on the tea preparation approaches originating in Fujian and the Chaoshan area of eastern Guangdong.

For those of you who can't make it for Tuesday breakfasts (and anyone else who would like to come) we will be having an additional breakfast EVERY FRIDAY at Copper Canyon Cafe.

Please at least be versed in the basic rules, if you are a beginner that has never played. Meet at the champion court, by the bathrooms. Even though it's drop in when you can, the earlier our members can get there, the better we have a chance of claiming more courts that are close to each other. **A Different Format - Please Read:** What does "drop-in" mean? When you RSVP to the event, you ain't gotta be there right at the start. Stop by whenever and leave when you're ready. I will be there for at least the minimum time posted. Do RSVP so I have an idea of how many to expect, and it's good for the meetup group to track participation. **Play Format:** I need yall's help to keep play fair and fluid for all members. If there are members waiting to be rotated in, the 2 players that just lost in the current game rotate out to wait in line. The first 2 players waiting in line then rotate in, and the players that just won the game stay on court but split up. Holler at me if you need clarification. **What to Expect:** Casual pickleball for all levels; total beginners welcome. This venue is outdoors; if the weather turns, the event may be canceled. Please watch the event page and check your email for updates. We use public courts, and it’s not unusual to wait for court space to become available. **What to Bring:** * Paddle * Balls * Weather appropriate clothing * Hydration * Non-marking court shoes **Important:** If for any reason you are unable to attend, please update your RSVP. Thanks!

Please at least be versed in the basic rules, if you are a beginner that has never played. Meet at the champion court, by the bathrooms. Even though it's drop in when you can, the earlier our members can get there, the better we have a chance of claiming more courts that are close to each other. **A Different Format - Please Read:** What does "drop-in" mean? When you RSVP to the event, you ain't gotta be there right at the start. Stop by whenever and leave when you're ready. I will be there for at least the minimum time posted. Do RSVP so I have an idea of how many to expect, and it's good for the meetup group to track participation. **Play Format:** I need yall's help to keep play fair and fluid for all members. If there are members waiting to be rotated in, the 2 players that just lost in the current game rotate out to wait in line. The first 2 players waiting in line then rotate in, and the players that just won the game stay on court but split up. Holler at me if you need clarification. **What to Expect:** Casual pickleball for all levels; total beginners welcome. This venue is outdoors; if the weather turns, the event may be canceled. Please watch the event page and check your email for updates. We use public courts, and it’s not unusual to wait for court space to become available. **What to Bring:** * Paddle * Balls * Weather appropriate clothing * Hydration * Non-marking court shoes **Important:** If for any reason you are unable to attend, please update your RSVP. Thanks!

The [Albuquerque Philosophy Collective](https://www.meetup.com/albuquerque-philosophy-collective/) hosts their monthly meetings on the FUSION campus (@fusiontheatrecompany). This meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, from 2–3:30 PM at FUSION NM. All are welcome to come discuss the question, *“Is equality a good standard for the economy?”* The Albuquerque Philosophy Collective creates space for philosophical conversations outside the academy. Their goal is to rekindle philosophy in the public sphere. All are welcome, no matter your background in philosophy. Join them at FUSION. This is FREE and open to the public! Please RSVP Here: [https://pci.jotform.com/form/260684207157156](https://pci.jotform.com/form/260684207157156) Topic: “Is equality a good standard for the economy?” Sunday, March 29, 2-3:30 pm See you there!

The pathway towards awakening wends its way through the depths of our hearts. But our glimpses of the heart are fleeting. Join us to explore how to wake the heart and keep it open, through the powerful avenues of poetry, music, imagery, and text. *"If one learns to listen to the heart, it will tell one things so clearly—what must be done, what must not be done, the real nature of people, places, and things. Only it speaks so quietly, so subtly, and immediately a flood of reactions, explanations, excuses, theories have swamped it, and we do not even recognise it speak. Only listening carefully to what it wants to say, and remaining still until it has spoken, one cannot really do the wrong thing."* \~ Rodney Collin, from *The Theory of Conscious Harmony,* Chapter on *Heart* ***Jennie Hansen*** *is a professional musician and writer who has studied philosophy for 22 years and has been a Director of the Los Angeles Center of the Academy.* ***Banner Image:*** *Mary Magdalene* by He Qi (c.2012)

## Come join me at the New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival March 28, 2026 at the Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood! Gates open at 0930, and I will be there. Check out the link for events that day. [nmrenceltfest](https://nmrenceltfest.com/index.html) Tickets are $30, $20 for seniors over 65, Veterans, Active Military. NM Renaissance Celtic Festival best shows in New Mexico Stage Shows are FREE FOR ALL ATTENDEES! Festival begins Saturday March 28th at 10:am, the first weekend is our Celtic Themed Weekend, with Clan tents, Amazing entertainers, Queens Ball on Sat evening, Kids Knighting, Festival Quest, Axe Throwing game, Tomato Toss, Comedy shows The Harp Twins with the Volfgang Twins March 28-29 Tingley Beach Buccaneers... March 28-29 Brethren of the Sunken Skull at Shipwreck Cove Shamshir Sword and Dance Troop New Mexico Scottish Highland Dance Association Flint Hills Fairies Chaste Treasure Qeteshque Belly Dance Mary Queen of Scots Zepher the Dragon High King Brian Boru Nemeton: Folk Fantasy Music and Dance Tales from Camelot by Splendid_Absurdity The Fairy Queen Mab

Three New Mexico writers with new books from Casa Urraca Press will read and discuss their work: Scott Wiggerman, Dodici Apzadu, and Wayne Lee. Emceed by Zach Hively, their publisher, and followed by Q&A. At Albuquerque's Books on the Bosque, 6221 Riverside Plaza Lane, starting at noon.

**Event Agenda** Doors open at 5:45, meeting starts at 06:15 **06:15** \- Lightning Talks and Community introductions **06:45** \- Featured Presentation \- TBA **07:15 - 8:00** Networking As always, we leave time to hear from our community - come prepared with some code/ slides and show us what you've been working on. Be prepared to observe a 5 minute cutoff. Want to connect with our community and presenters from this or previous events? Join our our discord! [https://discord.gg/PGsFk2SFXg](https://discord.gg/PGsFk2SFXg) **Where:** *Poki Poki Cevicheria* 3517 Wyoming Blvd NE Drinks and full menu available! Doors open at 5:45, meeting starts at 06:15.

"ChatGPT, while proficient in language, struggles with spatial reasoning and lacks a "world model" (an internal understanding of physics, geometry, and cause-and-effect), leading to hallucinations. World models are emerging to address this by training on video/3D data, powering spatial computing in robotics, AR, and navigation. **What's Wrong with ChatGPT (Limitations):** **Lack of Physical Understanding**: ChatGPT does not have a body and struggles to understand "affordances" (e.g., how objects fit together or interact), making it poor at spatial reasoning and navigation tasks. **Hallucination in Spatial Tasks**: It struggles with tasks requiring spatial logic, such as navigating directions or interpreting simple, novel diagrams. **Poor Math Skills**: Despite language proficiency, it often fails at complex mathematical calculations and reasoning. **Text-Centric Limitation**: Trained on text, it cannot understand the visual, physical, and 3D data required for real-world interaction. **World Models and Spatial Computing (The Next Step):** **What are World Models?** They are AI models that simulate the physical world—understanding physics,, and spatial dynamics, not just predicting the next word. **The Data Shift**: Instead of text, these models train on video, 3D point clouds, and sensor data to predict how scenes change, which is vital for robotics and autonomous vehicles. **Spatial Computing Integration**: World models are foundational to spatial computing (e.g., AR/VR), allowing AI to understand and operate within 3D environments, blending digital content with the physical world." (AI Overview: Gemini AI) On April 1st, I am teaching the class: [ChatGPT for Dummies & Deep Thinkers](https://albuquerque.oasiseverywhere.org/product/chatgpt-for-dummies-deep-thinkers/) (class full, but join waitlist!) *You may be curious about what is perhaps the most well-known AI tool at the moment, ChatGPT. Whether you want to use it to draft limericks, create amusing images, read tarot cards, summarize boring reports, act as your personal editor, or just pass the time, this class explores how today’s generative AI works, and why everyone’s talking about it. This talk balances fun experiments with serious discussion: no tech background required, just curiosity and a sense of humor. Perfect for skeptics, dabblers, and deep thinkers alike!* **In August, I am teaching Beyond ChatGPT: Exploring the Creative AI Universe** (no link yet) *ChatGPT is just the beginning. Let's explore the wider world of generative AI, tools that create images, music, voices, video, and even computer code. We’ll compare how different AIs “create,” what they do well (and poorly), and what this means for artists, writers, programmers, and everyday curious minds. Expect demonstrations, discussion, and thoughtful reflection. No technical background required, just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to be amazed (and occasionally puzzled).* The first class focuses primarily on what ChatGPT can do. But I'll touch on what it doesn't do well (or, practically, at all). I'll expand that coverage during the second class. A key limitation will be ChatGPT's lack of spatial intelligence. Read the following and come prepared to discuss (or listen to others who came prepared to discuss!) [From Words to Worlds: Spatial Intelligence is AI’s Next Frontier](https://drfeifei.substack.com/p/from-words-to-worlds-spatial-intelligence) (Dr. Fei-Fei Li) [The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Detours, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI (Review)](https://chuckwebstermd.substack.com/p/the-worlds-i-see-curiosity-detours) (Chuck Webster) [TIME’s Person of the Year, the "Architects of AI,” Meets My Mirehaven Backyard!](https://chuckwebstermd.substack.com/p/times-person-of-the-year-the-architects) (Chuck Webster) Note: This is not a traditional presentation (slides, presentation, etc.), although there may be handouts. The format is that of a conversation over beverages of your choice.

We will be getting together and hanging out at Sawmill over some food, drinks, and great conversation with other techies. We are usually located on the southeast corner of the building.

(Shared time & place with Spatial Computing – Boxing Bear Brewing, Bridges on Tramway) ChatGPT can write poems, but it doesn’t understand the concept of space. It has no body, no physics, no real sense of how objects relate in 3D. That limitation is pushing AI into its next frontier: **world models**, systems trained on video, 3D scans, and spatial data that simulate physical environments and understand cause-and-effect. Why this matters for immersive artists: * AI that understands installations as environments * Tools that can reason about spatial composition * Real-time adaptive immersive spaces * Blending generative AI with embodied experience If immersive art creates experiences people move through, world-model AI aims to help machines *move through them too*. This will be an informal, conversation-style meetup, where we think out loud over beverages. No technical background required. Curiosity encouraged. ➡️ Details & discussion prompts here: [World Models, Spatial Computing, and What ChatGPT Can't Do](https://www.meetup.com/spatial/events/313332448)

We strive to create a world in which men act on their individual and collective responsibility for the future of humanity. We do this by starting down a path to emotional authenticity and spiritual awareness through the creation of community and safety. We have 4 rounds during the group. First round is grounding with the men in the group. Second round is accountability, where we help hold each other accountable to agreements they have made, in a non shaming judgmental way. Third round is doing deeper work and men ask for space to go deeper with a facilitator that helps to process. Fourth round is blessings and check out. We meet every Monday evening from 6:25-9:00. Location: Nob Hill area. After you express interest in our meeting, we will ask if you agree to follow the group agreements. After that, we will send you the location of our meeting. If you are having difficulty getting the information you need or have any questions, please call Brian at 505-750-1036. Here is a link to our group agreements: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HVvxIjoiFLsabHNDNpD80jgN61m3uoCTMZpMCms17LE/edit?tab=t.0

"The National Institute of Flamenco presents Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company in *Out of Many, One*. The performance showcases five original flamenco works, each representing a distinct process of individuals connecting to a whole: Convergence, Momentum, Inheritance, Embodiment, Reconciliation. In *Elementos,* choreographed by Adrián Santana, earth, air, fire, and water converge as interdependent elements. In Sara Cano’s *Camina,* momentum unifies energy into forward motion. Inheritance links the individual to culture and tradition in invited guest artist Ricardo Moro’s *Marianas*. Embodiment integrates memory, emotion, and identity in an untitled solo work by invited guest artist Adrián Santana (Málaga, Spain), and in Ana Morales' *Taranterias*, reconciliation bridges opposing forces. *Out of Many, One* celebrates unique voices, bodies, and perspectives, bringing them together into a single, resonant experience." Come out and join me for this night of song, music and dance. Yjastros is magical! I'm in my favorite roomy seat in the balcony. \*\*DD120 (\*\*Senior tix is $27) Please note: I don't know the length of the performance time so I'm not sure if it will be over 2 hours. https://my.nmculture.org/43419/53872?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Yjastros