OFFICIAL HOSTED EVENTS

Language Exchange	Mon	19:00	Mascot
Weekly Welcome	Wed	20:00	Funky Burger
Badminton	Sat	14:00	Merihaan Pallohalli
Squash Mixer	Sun	14:00	Merihaan Pallohalli
Floorball	Sun	15:00	Merihaan Pallohalli
Football	Sat	14:00	Merihaan Pallohalli

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CURRENT EVENTS

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Paul JD Brennan
Department of Fun(TM) Founder

"We started the Jolly Dragon events community to help Finnish and International people get to understand eachother by playing together. It grew overwhelmingly as a much needed free service to citizens of greater Helsinki.

In 2009 we created 2500 events to help create social cohesion. In 2008 we won an award from Finland's largest media channel for best service to the city. Our mission for the Future is to enable millions of people to Ambassadors of Fun to make life in their city more Fun."

Tiia Nässi
Entrepreneur, singer

"Paul is superb. He is a visionary genius and the most creative problem solver I have met to date. He has drive and what sometimes seems like too much energy and he persists with things he believes in. I know him through many roles: teacher, colleague, friend..As a teacher he has the capability of putting himself in the learners shoes and teach from their perspective, as a colleague he inspires me and I have learnt so much from him..and most importantly as a friend.. "

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JOLLY DRAGON HELPED WIN THE WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL

wdc logo The Jolly Dragon Events community aims for global recognition as a system, comprised of brand, technology and education, enabling real-life communities that create social cohesion - anywhere:

make cities more Fun at grass-roots level, powered by all the friendly people in a city;
same in London or Baghdad, services have impact on serious social issues related to class, ethnicity and religion;

Helsinki is research and development region; prove system has measurable urban impact
partners include some of world's biggest (fun) brands in the world ? Nintendo Wii, Ben & Jerry's, Amer (Wilson) Sport, Pernod Ricard;
community provides serious services as by-product, with meaningful job placement schemes;
award in 2008 from Finland's largest media, Helsingin Sanomat, for best service to the city.
1800 Fun events per year; 1800 opportunities to integrate Finns & foreigners.

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JD PRODUCTS

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You are challenged! Don't end up in our chicken list - we play for Fun! We have teams in over 30 sports, from Division 7 to 17. I.e. we play as a hobby and love to play new teams. And it's really all about the After Party!

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New to the city? Friends too busy to play and have fun? Want to try a new hobby with other first timers?

Come to one of our hosted official Welcome events listed on top right of this page.

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Our events community is players driven. You can add any event you like and share with our members. In 2009 we had 250 events per month/10 per day to choose from.

Jump in!

JD saved your life? Found your best friend? Got married? Saved you lots of money in discounts? Membership is free - but if you are a fan and want to give back, join the Ambassadors Club to join the likeminds.

Education Entrepreneurship Exposed! Lifestyle Careers Pro Do-Gooders Interns & Projects

This program of events is all about giving you an inside track on your career with the help of our distinguished partners. Microsoft, Aalto ACE, SME Foundation are just a few of our alliance members. Check out our events or help with our TV show. - link

Lifestyle Entrepreneurship Game (LEG)
Getting bored of your desk job? Want to have more Fun at work? Join the JD LEG and learn how to live leaner while you make a service out of your favourite hobby!

Contact Mari - President of JD Student Embassy for more info:
040 410 1136 or mari[ at ]jollydragon.net

Social Entrepreneurship Game (SEG)
Think business is all about maximizing cash profits? Think again. In the SEG we'll show you all about taking socially excluded sectors of society and creating value for all stakeholders. These sectors include Seniors Citizens, Safe Homes (turvakoti), Refugees & even criminals for rehabilitation.

Contact paul[_at_]jollydragon.net or +358 50 469 4696 to learn more

Academy of Practical Training (APT)
Looking for an internship? We offer an open chance for all, language skills not an issue for once! Exciting thesis & project work also available. All areas and skill sets are needed!

Contact Mari - President of JD Student Embassy for more info:
040 410 1136 or mari[_at_]jollydragon.net

For Business Loyalty Game Serious Fun Events Services Unfair Advantage

Social Media Loyalty Game
Loyalty cards are dead. Social Media & Game Mechanics are the future. The last 10 years defined the social layer in the web. The next 10 will define the influence of the layer on the web.

Contacts us to get a demo

After creating thousands of events over the past 8 years for people, companies and everything in between we have analysed what makes them Fun. The host is the key; venue theory, program and Human Dynamics are some of the essential ingredients.

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Unfair Advantage Ltd Oy
This is the holding company for our projects and the primary funder to extend our services to create community in more places. We offer a range of services and marketing including Corporate Social Responsibility.

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Public Services Department of Fun Social Cohesion Talent Retention

If the Police Department is the Father of a city, then our Department of Fun is like the Mother. We aim to reward good behaviour.

We enable strangers to play together at a city-wide level. In 2009 we created over 2500 events to encourage understanding and bridge building via Fun event.

Contact Paul for more info: +358 50 469 4696

Finland's EVA Think Tank has reported in February 2010 that the most common complaint cited by Foreign Talent is the lack of a Social Network. Jolly Dragon events network provides the answer.

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