About us
This is a group for people who want to enlarge their social connections and develop their bodies and their minds.
Events include:
- social pub nights
- boardgaming meetups
- philosophy group
- book club
- guided meditations
- yoga exercise
- intellectual discussions
- group walking
- social sport
- watching movies
- exploring restaurants
Can you please take a moment to read our Code of Conduct
Featured event
๐Emotional Intelligence @ Thinkers Circleโญ๏ธ
What are your strengths and weaknesses in emotional intelligence?
Join us for an inclusive around a circle discussion about emotional intelligence.
Cormac will moderate this discussion and provide handouts highlighting important elements of each chapter summarized in how this new system will affect everyone. Alternate viewpoints are encouraged and I welcome your presence.
Key Points:
- When are emotions appropriate ?
Empathy, Sympathy, Understanding
Self awareness, self reflection
Anger, Supression vs Expression
Forgiveness, compassion
These are just a few out of dozens of our critical emotions that Goleman explores. He demonstrates how they impact negatively or positively which is within our grasp to direct.
Emotional intelligence is now being taught in years 9-11 in secondary schools in Australia.
I look forward to interacting with all view points and welcome their input.
Recommended reading:
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (2021) by Daniel Goleman, Bloomsbury Publisher.
11am (optional) - Drink and bite to eat at nearby cafe after library meetup.
Venue is the meeting room adjacent to New Farm library and its free carpark.
Upcoming events
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๐บSocial Deduction Games Night @ New Farm Library๐น
New Farm Library, 135 Sydney St, New Farm, QL, AUBeginners and social players are welcomed.
- Ultimate Werewolf is an interactive game of deduction for two teams: Villagers and Werewolves. The Villagers don't know who the Werewolves are, and the Werewolves are trying to remain undiscovered while they slowly eliminate the Villagers one at a time. A Moderator (who isn't on a team) runs the game.
- Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game with players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, overseen by a Storyteller player who conducts the action and makes crucial decisions. The goal of the game is to successfully deduce and execute the demons before they outnumber the townfolk.
Other Games:-
- Secret Hitler In pre-WW2 Germany, Liberals and Fascists square off in an intrigue-filled parliament.
- Werewords 20 questions with a twist... a time limit and a sneaky werewolf who knows the answer!
- Mafia de Cuba Catch diamond thieves or steal from the mob boss in this social deduction game.
- Party Sushi Go! Pass sushi around a bigger table and take the best dishes. Save room for dessert!
- Codenames Give your team clever one-word clues to help them spot their agents in the field.
- Just One Give one-word clues so someone can guess one word!
- Deception: Murder in Hong Kong Interpret forensic evidence to solve a murder. Beware, the murderer may be among you!
- Tsuro Play tiles and move around the board. Try to outlast your opponents.
- Pandemic Your team of experts must prevent the world from succumbing to a viral pandemic.
- Party Trivial Pursuit X For adults and features edgy trivia for large groups.
You can bring your favorite party social deduction or light strategy games if you own any. Feel free to bring a friend.
- Venue is the small building adjacent to New farm library near the carpark. It has a small kitchen with microwave. Close to bus and ferry terminals.
Combined meetup with Brisbane Boardgamers
13 attendees
๐ฝIndian Cusine @ Dining Philosophers๐ท
New Farm Curry House, Unit 2/706 Brunswick St, New Farm QLD 4005, Australia, New Farm, AUHow does the concept of karma influence ethical behavior in Indian philosophy?
Dine with the Wise at New Farm Curry House.
https://www.newfarmcurryhouse.com.au/Join us for deep conversation answering thought-provoking philosophical dinner party questions.
- 6.30pm - Reviews Absolutely superb meal at this delightful New Farm restaurant. Excellent service, first class South Indian food and very good value for money. Do yourselves a favour and visit this fabulous little restaurant.
Recommended Reading:
The History of Philosophy: Three Millenia of Thought that covers Western and Eastern Traditions (2020) by Professor A.C Grayling, Penguin UKPlease note, this is a booking and requires 24 hours notice if you decide not to attend. As seats are always limited, any no show without notice will be marked as a Recorded No Show.
7 attendees
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