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### 📚 Wiser Faster Club - May 2026 Meetup Hi there learners and Wiser Faster community members! See you at our next meetup in May 2026, \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Important Update 8th May** **\- Registration is a TWO STEP PROCESS** **\- Even if you have registered for this event on Meetup below\, please ALSO complete your details on the NLB official event's portal link https://nlb\.libcal\.com/event/5905730** **\- This will help manage the logistics\. TQ\!** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- I am proud to announce that the Wiser Faster Club will be joining the National Library Board's LearnX Community. As such, we will be re-locating our meetup venue to the Central Library! Life gets busy. Books pile up. And sometimes what would be great is finding someone to share the *aha!* moments with us. That’s what Wiser Faster is all about: a space for curious, growth-minded people to come together, share what they’ve learned from a great non-fiction book, and spark deeper conversations. Join us to build a quality network and accelerate your own growth! ### What To Expect **📍 Date:** Sat, 30th May 2026 **🕙 Time:** 10am–12pm **📌 Venue:** Programme Room 3, Basement 1, Central Library , 100 Victoria St **👥 Group Size:** Small & focused (20-25pax) so everyone gets to contribute Rather than the *typical* book club where everyone has to read the same book beforehand, WFC is a relaxed brunch-time huddle with 2-3 “Book Sharers” taking 15min turns to present insights from a piece of non-fiction that they’ve read which is followed by open discussion. Bring your curiosity and let’s bounce ideas around. ### How You Can Join **🙋 Learner**-Sit in, listen actively, and join the discussion if you feel like it **📚 Sharer**\- Read a non\-fiction book that blew your mind? Present your key takeaways in 15min\-s\. **🎙️ Host**-For returning members keen to try light facilitation or emceeing *"We become good by reading. We become great by writing. We gain mastery by teaching"* ### Agenda \*Introduce yourselves (15mins) * Sharer A (15mins) \*Discussion A (30mins) * Break (15mins) \*Sharer B (15mins) * Discussion B (30mins) \*Group selfie and break off * (Optional) Post-event meal, buy your own (OTOT) **[RSVP etiquette]** • Update your RSVP if you can’t attend to help with planning. • No-shows are unfair to those on the waitlist. • Consistent no-shows may result in blacklisting from future events 📩 *Interested in being a future book reviewer/sharer? Join our Telegram channel to talk to other WFC members and get the latest updates [https://t.me/+Im6CfPzD60RlNTA1](https://t.me/+Im6CfPzD60RlNTA1)* Let’s get Wiser, Faster - Together.

Are you an introvert who loves worship music but prefers a quiet, soulful, low-pressure way to express your heart to God? Come join our Christian Worship Singing gatherings — a small, peaceful space to sing hymns and beautiful modern songs together, destress, and draw closer to the Lord. What we do each session (1–1.5 hours): - Gentle warm-ups & simple vocal tips (10–15 mins) — easy breathing and posture to help you sing comfortably - Sing together 4–6 meaningful songs (40–50 mins) — including timeless hymns and powerful tracks like “Living Hope” (Phil Wickham), “Turn your eyes”, “Amazing Grace”, and other favourites. I’ll lead gently with live accompaniment or quality tracks, and we’ll sing in easy unison or simple harmonies (no pressure to perform) This is not a performance or choir — it’s a safe, encouraging space for introverts and anyone who wants to worship through song, release stress, and experience God’s presence in community. No experience or music background needed. Come as you are. Details: - Fee: $30 per session (PayNow — helps cover venue and simple setup) - Small, intimate group (3-10 people) to keep it comfortable and personal - Venue: exact location shared after registration - Age: 28-55 Whether you need a moment to breathe, lift your voice in praise, or simply rest in familiar worship songs, you’re warmly welcome. Bring a friend who might also appreciate this gentle space. Limited spots so it stays intimate. DM me to register or ask questions. Looking forward to worshipping with you! 🙏

• $4 payment/pax is required • Preferred payment by PayNow to my mobile 96200515 • Pass it to me during/after the game. Participants: Preferably from lower Intermediate to upper Intermediate level; No age limit. REMARKS: In sport wear and bring your own bat. Balls and net are provided. 3 Tables booked • $4 payment required • Preferred payment by PayNow to my mobile 96200515 • Pass it to me during/after the game. Participants: Preferably from lower Intermediate to upper Intermediate level; No age limit. REMARKS: In sport wear and bring your own bat. Balls and net are provided. If you are in "Going list" or if u r in "Waitlist" and you decide not to Wait in Waitlist or decided not Going, you need to do "Edit RSVP" (located on the bottom right button) to "Not Going". Your cancellation only would allow your booked slots to be opened for the next genuine players. Please "Edit RSVP" at least one day before event date, so that waitlist would have enough time to prepare their sport gear. This Meetup APP runs automatically and those on waitlist please check your RSVP status for update. Meetup APP may or may not send notification that you are already in Going list, and no excuse for no notification received from Meetup APP. Any last minute cancallation in less than 24 hours or no show would still need of your contribution fee. Thanks for your understanding!

A chill space for book lovers to read, socialise, and share what we’ve learned from our latest reads. We dive into stories, swap thoughts, and talk about the lessons that stuck with us. No pressure :) just good books, good vibes, and great conversations! All kinds of books are welcomed ☺️ **Guidelines to the bookclub** * * Pls bring your own book to the event to read :) * each person is required to order a drink * Timeline: 45 mins reading followed by 5-10 minutes of sharing each on their book

Greet the morning with stretches and postures to awaken your body and mind. After a long and busy work week, we all looked forward to a good weekend to rest and refresh. We like to invite you to join us for an energizing 75 minutes Hatha Flow session, while being surrounded by plants and nature. This session is suitable for beginners, intermediate or regular practitioners of Hatha Yoga. **PLEASE RESERVE YOUR MAT SPACE HERE OR SCAN THE QR CODE IN THE PHOTO ABOVE:** https://bit.ly/404V1DZ **IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU REGISTER SO THAT WE CAN MANAGE THE NUMBER OF ATTENDEES. ONLY PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED IN THE LINK ABOVE WILL BE ADMITTED.** A token fees of S$10 will be charged for each session. Detailed directions and information will be sent via a reminder email all who have registered on Friday afternoon. Please do look out for it in your inbox or spam mail box. We will meet at actual practice venue in Fort Canning Park, Fort Canning Green at 8.20am and begin the session at 8.30am. Do come dressed comfortably. Bring your own mat, water bottle, insect repellent and a smile. See you there ! Wishing you happiness and health, Robin taivanyoga@gmail.com **FAQ:** **What should we bring?** Do come dress comfortably for stretching exercises, bring along your yoga mat and full water bottle. If you are concern about mosquitoes or insects, please bring along some insect repellant as well. **Is this session suitable for all?** This is an intermediate level yoga session, we strongly advise that you should seek medical advise from your doctor if you have undergone recent medical procedures and / or suffering from chronic medical condition before participating in this session. We will not be liable for any injuries or worsening of your condition. If you are not sure, we suggest that you should avoid this session until your medical condition has improved. **Is this session free?** No, we will be charging a token fee of S$10 for each session, which will go towards defraying the administration fees of booking platforms.

**LEARN MANDARIN WITH US** **和我们一起学华语/普通话** Come and join us every Saturday afternoon and learn some useful Mandarin from proficient speakers in a friendly and casual atmosphere. Besides learning the language, you will also get to make new friends from all around the world. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate and advanced learner, we welcome you. The meetup starts at 4 pm. We will try our best to arrange seating at this time so that each group has expert Mandarin speakers. If you come later than 4.10 pm we cannot guarantee ideal seating. Seating priorities will be given to those who signed up. **欢迎会说华语/普通话的朋友** 我们非常欢迎会说华语/普通话的朋友来参加我们这个华语/普通话练习小组，帮助来自世界各地的朋友学习华语/普通话。 *** GETTING THERE Take Downtown (blue) Line or Circle (yellow) Line to Promenade MRT. Take Exit C at Promenade MRT, and go up to level 3. LOCATING US INSIDE THE FOOD COURT Look for a round tables section near the wall of the food court away from the stalls. You can drop the Event Host a message if you are lost. NO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES We welcome anyone who is keen to learn a language or help others learn the language. However, this is NOT the platform for individuals who have other intentions, such as recruiting members for their business or organization or selling products or services. We will not hesitate to ask such individuals to stop attending our meetups.

Come join us for a scenic Saturday morning stroll around the water's edge in MacRitchie Reservoir *🌞* *Meet new friends while rediscovering Singapore with sunshine and fresh air for better health.* **Walking time:** 1.5 hours **Walking distance:** 3 to 5 km **Difficulty rating:** Easy stroll **When and where to Meet:** Saturday 30th May at 10AM MacRitchie Reservoir Park Amenities Centre The Visitor Centre is next to the Car Park. Lornie Road, *298717* **What will we do on the walk?** * A scenic stroll around the water's edge starting at the Visitor Centre * Panoramic views of the reservoir against the backdrop of dense tropical rainforest * Enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and see if you can spot a few forest creatures **Don't forget:** * Wear comfortable walking shoes. * Bring water to stay hydrated during the walk. **How to connect with organizers?** Join this telegram group **Sun. Trail. Walk. (May 30)** to connect with organizers on the day. https://t.me/+Gjb5auvBw2NmYjU1 This chat will be closed after the walk **Transport:** By Bus: Take bus no. 52, 74, 93, 130, 132, 156, 157, 162, 165, 166, 167, 852, 855 or 980. Alight along Lornie Road at the bus-stop in front of MacRitchie Reservoir Park. By car: The entrance to the MacRitchie Reservoir Park car park is along Lornie Road. **Note:** Any changes due to the weather conditions will be communicated to this group. **Disclaimer:** This is not a guided tour. It is a great way to meet people, explore, and chat with individuals coming from all over Singapore.

Bring your Babel (by R F Kuang) and let's have a drink, grab a bite and chat! :) BYO Questions! P.s. You don't have to finish the book as long as you don't mind spoilers! Discussion Format: - Intro / Quiet Reading (first 30min) - Where are we in the book? - Magic System - Names and Characters - Oxford or Empire - "The Necessity of Violence"? (Subtitle) - Open discussion - Gossip, e.g. R F Kuang's next work(s) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance Nearest MRT: Lavender

Have you been playing for some time but still feel your game is not improving? Many players practice regularly but never receive proper guidance on the right fundamentals. This session is designed to help you understand the basics more clearly, improve consistency, and gain confidence in real match situations. Through structured robot training and guided practice, you can expect to: • Improve consistency and ball control • Develop more stable and reliable strokes • Understand proper timing and contact • Build greater confidence during rallies and matches • Reduce common mistakes and bad habits • Learn how to apply training into real game situations I will personally guide the session, share practical training methods that helped improve my own game, and provide simple feedback to support your development. Duration: 3 hours Group Size: Small group (maximum 6 players) Suitable for: Beginners and developing players, or anyone who feels stuck and wants proper guidance to improve their game. Fee: $40 per player How to Join: Please PM me your name and mobile number to reserve a slot. Limited to 6 players per session. First come, first served. Session runs with minimum 4 players. Note: Kindly bring your own racket and proper non-marking indoor court shoes for safety and to protect the flooring. Let’s train with purpose and build better fundamentals together.

Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: City Hall MRT

The Trump-Xi summit arrives at a moment when the logic of the Thucydides Trap — the historical tendency for rising and ruling powers to clash — has never felt more urgent or more contested. Taiwan, Strait of Hormuz, the Trade War, the Tech war ... What was agreed in the summit room, dining room and during walks, what was left deliberately vague, and what was never discussed at all will define the contours of great-power competition for years to come.

**THEME: MYSTERY MAY!!!** Bring along a mystery/suspense book if you can :) Our usual agenda follows, although we may expect slightly more conversation on our themed topic. Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru

🏛️ **WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start. * 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 21:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! 💛 **WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** 🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * ​What will we talk about? What's the topic? ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t). * Do I need to study or read anything to attend? No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on? The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * Is it mostly men that attend? Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * Can I come alone? Of course you can, we encourage it :) * Can I be late? Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * Where do you meet? The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All.** ✨ Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 20 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ \*\*\* Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t) 👈 Follow us on [Instagram](www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈 Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈

Contact: WhatsApp +6588016138 or +6586521735 Let's practice Russian language together in a friendly & casual atmosphere. We will have free conversations in Russian, get to know each other, play language games, or learn from other advanced or native speakers. We will try to divide learners into groups based on their levels of proficiency. Please let the organizers know your level when you sign up. Native and advanced speakers, please feel free to come share your knowledge of Russian language & help others to learn. We need as much help as possible! No teaching experience required. FAQ Q. I have never learned Russian, is it OK to join? A. Check with the organizers if there is a beginner group at the moment. Q. Do I need to pay? A. No! This event is free. Q. I can't find the organizer and the group, what shall I do? A. Please send a WhatsApp or call +6588016138 or +6586521735

This event is 2:30 - 4 pm Sunday. Conversation tends toward intermediate/advanced, but everybody is welcome. If you come and don't see us right away, keep looking. We could be anywhere in the restaurant. Or out on the patio.

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.

We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.