Ocean Kayaking

Meet Gillian outside Sebastian's, even though it's not open till next week. We'll walk along the beach to Green Point in Brighton (one hour round trip). There are plenty of benches along the way if you don't feel like doing the whole walk. Then back to Brown Cow for a cuppa & chat. For any queries, don't hesitate to get in touch with Gillian 0409219524 http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/8/6/8/event_431898536.jpeg http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/7/5/4/event_306566452.jpeg

**Are you looking for a way to launch your New Year in a fresh spacious manner? This could be for you.** **January 1st to 3rd for 45 minutes.** Three mornings of Meditation to start the New Year. Come for one, two or all three mornings and join us at a local cafe afterwards. Whether you are new to meditation or an old practitioner, this is for you. Jenny Anderson is a meditation instructor with 20 years of experience. She will guide you in a spacious, non judgemental manner, with a number of short sits in our beautiful Buddhist Centre in Carlton North. No need to register - Just come along. Concession $5 Working $10 Visit our Website: [https://rigpa.org.au/rigpa-melbourne/](https://rigpa.org.au/rigpa-melbourne/)

Looking to get outside, clear your head, and connect with good people? Join us for a relaxed walk around the beautiful streets and coastline of Port Melbourne. This is a casual meetup—no fitness goals, no pressure. Just a friendly stroll, good conversation, and a reason to step away from screens and into the fresh air. Whether you’re new in town, working from home, or just want a social reason to walk, you’re very welcome. Come as you are. Comfy shoes, water bottle, and curiosity are all you need. **Optional:** After the walk, some of us might grab a coffee nearby — feel free to join if you’re up for it!

We are heading to the stunning Great Ocean Road! This will be a once a year event. We will be hiring a 24 seater bus with driver. Please follow these two steps to confirm your spot: Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup. Step 2: Please get your Trybooking ticket ($89-$109): [https://www.trybooking.com/DHNST](https://www.trybooking.com/DHNST) Payments are managed through Trybooking and not Meetup. You will see an **"Unpaid"** status on your RSVP. The only thing you need is the Trybooking ticket which you will receive by email. You do not have to message me for the same. I will manually update the meetup payment status closer to the event date if the names on Trybooking and Meetup are the same. Trybooking tickets are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date. Trybooking tickets will be only refunded if the event is cancelled or moved. **Meeting Point**: Let's meet at Federation Square Bus & Coach Pickup Drop-off Zone at 8:50 AM. It's around 4-5 minutes walk from Flinders Street Station. To get directions, please follow this \*\*[Google Map Link ](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Federation+Square+Bus+%26+Coach+Pickup+Drop-off+Zone/@-37.8171217,144.9679412,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642b7a89d520f:0x9629c0ef7d056ab5!8m2!3d-37.817126!4d144.9701299)\*\*or click on the meetup map icon. Cost: $89 - Lucky Bird $99 - Early Bird $109 - Regular Locations: **Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery** \- Huge selection of chocolate and ice cream\. They also offer free chocolate tasting which is a bonus\. 🚻 **Memorial Arch at Eastern View** \- Take photo with Great Ocean Road Sign\. Eastern View's memorial arch is one of the first stops on the Great Ocean Road\. The 243km war memorial was built four times in memory of those who built it\. **Teddy's Lookout** \- Teddy's Lookout at Lorne has one of the best ocean and beach views on the Great Ocean Road\. **Apollo Bay** \- Apollo Bay is one of Australia's most picturesque seaside villages\. This is also be our lunch stop\. Please note that lunch is not included as part of the bus ticket\. 🚻 **Loch Ard Gorge** \- The power of the coastline can be truly felt at Loch Ard Gorge\, one of the few places along the Great Ocean Road that can also be accessed from the beach\. **12 Apostles** \- Despite the 30 rock formations along this stretch of coast\, only eight of the original Apostles remain\. 🚻 **Colac** \- Quick stop at Colac on the way back to Melbourne\. 🚻 Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@explore-melbourne) \| [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/exploremelb) \| [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploremelb) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/xpmelb/) \| [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@exploremelbourne) \| [ExploreMelbourne.AU](https://exploremelbourne.au/) Explore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia with more than 42,000 members. We know these group rules won’t suit everybody, and that’s okay—there are many other groups where you might feel more at home. To keep things safe, fun, and positive, we have 8 simple rules for people attending our events. Over the past 9 years, we’ve removed 342 people (around 0.8%) for breaking them—so please read carefully! ❌ Not a dating group – We’re here to make friends and share experiences, not find soulmates. 📵 No phone numbers – You’re welcome to swap social media if you both agree, but please don’t share or ask for phone numbers. Please don’t add people to WhatsApp or other groups. 🔞 Our events are only open to people aged 18 and older. 📢 No advertising – Please don’t promote other events, groups, or businesses here. 😅 Don’t be clingy – Give people space to mingle and chat with others too. 🚗 No carpooling – For safety reasons and insurance coverage, we don’t allow carpooling or ride-sharing through the group. 💰 No sales pitches – That means no selling, MLMs, pyramid schemes, or “life-changing mentorships.” Keep it scam-free. By joining an event, you agree to follow these rules. Breaking them means removal from all our groups—no exceptions. Thank you! **Liability Waiver:** The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your safety and well-being. By joining this event, you agree to the liability waiver mentioned here: [https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/](https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/)

This is a relaxed, social meetup for anyone interested in practicing Korean or English — no teachers, no lessons, no pressure! We’ll just hang out, chat, and get to know each other while switching between Korean and English as much (or as little) as you like. Whether you’re a fluent speaker or just learning “안녕,” you’re welcome here. Bring good vibes, maybe a drink or snack, and let’s have some fun conversations together! Last attendees must arrive by 8:30pm!

Melbourne Flames Dragon Boat Club is your gateway to the exhilarating sport of dragon boating. As one of Australia’s fastest growing water sports, dragon boating is truly unique as men and women of all ages can train and compete together in one crew. We welcome new members regardless of gender or fitness level (minimum age is 12 years). Come along and try dragon boating with one of Australia's top teams for FREE! Simply sign up for a Dragon Pass (1 month free trial) via the link below and follow the instructions sent to your email. You will need to download TeamApp and RSVP there to confirm your spot. [Registration - Melbourne Flames](https://members.melbourneflames.com.au/registration/) We recommend you attend a welcome Sunday session for your first training. After you've learnt the ropes, you can join any of our Tuesday and Thursday on-water sessions or gym workouts on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights. **What to bring to a training session** * Water bottle * Weather appropriate clothes that you don't mind getting wet i.e. hat and thongs in summer, thermals and shoes in winter * Towel and a change of dry clothes * Any friends you think would be interested, get them to register for DragonPass and TeamApp as well! * A sense of adventure and a positive attitude! All equipment, including a lifejacket and paddle, are provided. If you have any questions, please message the page!

Walk: Discover unknown paths, hidden gardens within gardens, with many sculptures & statues, & history. Then Walk to Lakeside views with cafe stop possibly here. OR, can skirt side of lake & head to beachside. OR, do it all completely differently — no planned route; i know all these areas well, & want to surprise myself too lol. Meet adjacent to the new Anzac Station — Meet Outside the Domain Rd Entrance which is on the Kings Domain Gardens side of St Kilda Rd. (if exit via Anzac Station main entrance, cross St Kilda Rd, to east side). My phone 0402816644. Best to phone or text, than via Meetup app. Will be 28C Sunny; remember to **wear hat** & **sunscreen**, & bring **water**. Most paths are easy to moderate walking; but may be 1 or 2 moderately steep sections & some stairs, IF we go that way (but they can be avoided). Destination: Unknown. May be just in the shaded gardens, or lake area, or beach, or just to nice spot with cafe if it's getting too hot. Temp from 11:30-2pm 28C. \*Event titled Destination Unknown #1 as planning some trips to take advantage of the free public transport on weekends in Jan. \*\*The poor spelling, & writing of locatio,n in address section was by some other group's host — I will fix it later. \*This event/meetup is posted on both Daytime Events, & St Kilda 3182 Total Duration of Event: Approx 2 Hours :30 minutes. This allows for 1 hour one-way walk + return by Free Public Transport (or walk back) + the cafe; & for is wish to a particular location for longer Getting There, & Finding Us: \*\*FREE Public Transport for ALL on Weekends in January, Victoria wide. You don't need to tap on/off, so don't need a myki on weekends, in Jan Finding Me/Us: I'll be wearing burgundy & navy cap, & likely a blue shirt. Exit Anzac Station via Domain Rd exit/entrance. Or via main & the St Kilda Rd tramstop exit/entrance, then cross to the Gardens/Park side. Getting to Anzac Station: if coming via the CBD, do either of: get to (or interchange to) State Library Station, or Town Hall Station, then take A Train to Anzac Station. It takes only 2 mins Plenty of Customer Service Staff @the new pedestrian subway & in the new stations, so just ask them if need to - but is all fairly easy. OR, can do (as always been) take any Tram (except for Route 1 trams) along St Kilda Rd to Domain Rd /Domain Junction/& now Anzac Station tram Stop. 20 mins (approx) travel time from the Federation Square /Flinders St Station tram stop. Parking: St Kilda Rd, a few hundred metres to the north, & south from Anzac Station/Domain Junction, there's some 4 hour spots (may be pay spots), & some sections with unrestricted spots & free. Domain Rd is mostly 2 hour spots, & many are metered. As this Meet location, & Anzac Station, are unfamiliar for many, I/We will wait a bit longer for people, but we'll leave BY 11:45am at the latest

**🌞 Eat, Drink, Dip & Coast — Summer Social Ride along the beach to Point Ormond - 22km Return** A breezy, cheeky, sun‑kissed roll along Melbourne’s waterfront Ready to flirt with summer? We’re taking our wheels, our wit, and our warm‑weather charm on a coastal cruise from the Skyline Ferris Wheel at South Wharf all the way to Point Ormond — with beach dips, café temptations, and plenty of banter stops to keep things loose (especially my muscles, which will absolutely need it). **🚲 Meet & Greet (and maybe a cheeky pre‑ride coffee) 10:15 a.m. — Arrive early** at the Skyline Ferris Wheel, right next to the Love Café by the Exhibition Centre. We'll leave by 10.30 a.m. Grab a snack, sip something energising, and warm up your social muscles. 10:30 a.m. — We roll out. Smooth, slow, and social. **🌊 The Route: Waterfront flirtation** We’ll glide along the cycleway to Beacon Cove, then follow the coastline past Port Melbourne, hugging the bay all the way to St Kilda and finally Point Ormond. It’s about 11 km each way — a breezy 22 km return — and absolutely not a race. Think: leisurely cruising, sunshine, sea breeze, and the occasional “wait, look at that view” pause. 🩱 Swim Optional… but highly encouraged if it’s hot If the day turns steamy, we’re making a splash. Bring towel + bathers if you’re feeling brave, beachy, or both. **☕ Lunch & Swim Stop — Group Choice** We’ll hit the café‑rich stretch around St Kilda for our mystery lunch decision point. The group decides where we land — café, swim, or both. Add an extra hour if we settle in for food or a dip. **🕒 Timing** Expect around 3 hours of rolling and chatting, plus optional extra time for lunch/swim indulgence **💬 Vibe** Light. Flirty. Inclusive. A summer ride with a wink — perfect for loosening up, meeting new people, and letting the coastline do its magic. **👍Requirements** Make sure your bike works and is capable of doing 22km return. Bonus if you can do it as well lol! Bike helmet and Bike Lock **Optional** Consider getting RACV Bike assist insurance. Only $23.50 per year that covers bike repair, or if you need repair and transport and can't finish the ride. Download their Arevo bike navigation app which contains the discount code. Beach towel and bathers (thongs) if an ocean dip is on the cards If you need a bike rental consider [Blue Tongue Bikes](https://bluetonguebikes.com.au/), just across the river at Batman Park, next to King St.

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [5 Bean Coffee](https://5beancoffee.com/)!

I don't usually pick romance but I really wanted to do a Hanukkah book. It's a bit on the longer side but hopefully a quick read. The library only has 5 audiobooks so please try to remember to "release it" when you're done. Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238) Location: The Goat Riversouth [219 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215](https://www.google.com/maps?q=219%20South%20High%20Street%2C%20Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2043215%2C%20United%20States) [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach. But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah’s not magical. It’s not merry. It’s not *Christmas*. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy—Jacob Greenberg. Though Rachel and Jacob haven’t seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah—and Jacob—in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze.