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= '''Take a mindful break with ~~Lego~~!''' =

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= '''Take a mindful break with LEGO!''' =

==== Join me every third Friday of the month from 12:30–1:00 PM ET for a relaxed, creative session where we build, unwind, and connect. ====

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🧘‍♀️ No instructions, no pressure! Just bring your own ~~Lego~~ and build whatever you like.

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🧘‍♀️ No instructions, no pressure! Just bring your own LEGO and build whatever you like.

🎨 Each session includes a simple template to spark ideas (or bring your own project!).

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'''[https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWI3YTMwZmItMzAyZi00NDMyLWE5ZmYtOTNhZDhkYjUxM2I5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b72ac62f-06d5-4cd5-824e-ee92319a4676%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e121f76e-dbd6-43eb-8116-40ee5b3be9be%22%7d Lego Mindful Building - Monthly Drop-In Sessions | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams]'''

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=== '''Description:''' ===

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== '''Description:''' ==

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~~🏗️ '''Lego Mindful Building – Monthly Drop-in Sessions'''~~

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=== 🏗️ '''LEGO Mindful Building – Monthly Drop-in Sessions''' ===

* '''Hosted by:''' [mailto:olga.novoa@ised-isde.gc.ca Olga Novoa, User Experience Designer at ISED]

* '''Inspired by:''' https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Convergence

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* '''Where:''' [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWI3YTMwZmItMzAyZi00NDMyLWE5ZmYtOTNhZDhkYjUxM2I5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b72ac62f-06d5-4cd5-824e-ee92319a4676%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e121f76e-dbd6-43eb-8116-40ee5b3be9be%22%7d Microsoft Teams]

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=== 🌟 ~~'''~~Purpose~~'''~~ ===

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=== 🌟 Purpose ===

A calm, creative space for public servants to:

* Unwind and reset during the workday

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* Engage in mindful play using their own ~~Lego~~ sets

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* Engage in mindful play using their own LEGO sets

* Connect with like-minded colleagues across departments

* Build freely or follow a simple monthly template

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No instructions, no pressure, just play!

* All levels and expertise

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* Bring your own ~~Lego~~ set or bricks

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* Bring your own LEGO set or bricks

* Each session will begin with a quick hello and a shared basic build template (e.g., a mini chair, a tiny tree, a smiley face)

* Participants can follow the template or work on their own creations

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=== 🏗️ Tiny Build Ideas for Monthly Sessions ===

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Here are some simple, creative ideas using generic ~~Lego~~ bricks:

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Here are some simple, creative ideas using generic LEGO bricks:

# [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w/folder/Ao1AgTjB Watermelon Slice] 🍉 – ''Use red, green, and black bricks to mimic a juicy wedge''

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== 🪜 Joining ==

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No experience with ~~mindfulness~~ or ~~meditation~~ is necessary.

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No experience with LEGO bricks or sets is necessary.

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Public servants from all departments are welcome to ~~join.~~

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Public servants from all departments are welcome to attend!

== 📅 Recurring Teams Invite ==

[https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWI3YTMwZmItMzAyZi00NDMyLWE5ZmYtOTNhZDhkYjUxM2I5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b72ac62f-06d5-4cd5-824e-ee92319a4676%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e121f76e-dbd6-43eb-8116-40ee5b3be9be%22%7d Lego Mindful Building – Monthly Drop-In Sessions, take place in English 12:30–1:00 PM ET on the third Friday of each month.]

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If you can't join right at 12:00 PM, you are welcome to join the call later~~. Please ensure your mic is muted if you join in mid-session.~~

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If you can't join right at 12:30 PM, you are welcome to join the call later!

== 🧰 Resources ==

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[https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w The first place to start is this free LEGO mini build instructions database where you can search and download thousands of free LEGO guides!]

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From 2008-2020, LEGO offered monthly free mini build instructions that are super easy to build with generic LEGO ~~piece~~. Somebody collected over 12 years' worth of these free guides, and you can [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w view & download them all] here! With only a handful of generic pieces, you'll learn how to build a frog, truck, airplane, or something similar.

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From 2008-2020, LEGO offered monthly free mini build instructions that are super easy to build with generic LEGO pieces. Somebody collected over 12 years' worth of these free guides, and you can [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w view & download them all] here! With only a handful of generic pieces, you'll learn how to build a frog, truck, airplane, or something similar.

All these instructions are trademarks of the LEGO® group.

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