What we’re about
A geek is someone who is intelligent but not fashionable or popular. Geeks also are very interested in a particular subject and know a lot about it (Boardgame Geek).
This is a group for social geeks interested in board games, intellectual discussions, Stoic philosophy, restaurant dinners and social fitness.
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Facilitators are Courtney Shipley and Travis McMullen.
This is a meetup for people who are interested in applying stoic principles to their lives or would like to find out more about Stoicism.
The principles within Stoicism are, perhaps,most relevant today and have a practical sets of principles for a good life.
The venue is the small building adjacent to New Farm library. It has a small kitchen and there is nearby free parking and close to public transport.
(Optional) Drink and eat with the group at nearby MK Cafe after meetup.
Combined meetup with Brisbane Stoics
"An unexamined life is not worth living"
(Socrates)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Monthly StoicsNew Farm Library, New Farm
Facilitators are Courtney Shipley and Travis McMullen.
This is a meetup for people who are interested in applying stoic principles to their lives or would like to find out more about Stoicism.
The principles within Stoicism are, perhaps,most relevant today and have a practical sets of principles for a good life.
The venue is the small building adjacent to New Farm library. It has a small kitchen and there is nearby free parking and close to public transport.
(Optional) Drink and eat with the group at nearby MK Cafe after meetup.
Combined meetup with Brisbane Stoics
"An unexamined life is not worth living"
(Socrates) - Strategy Games at New Farm libraryNew Farm Library, New Farm
New and beginner players are welcomed.
You can bring your favorite light, medium or heavy strategy boardgames (if you own any) to share at meetup. Only strategy boardgames please. No party or social deduction games.
The co-organiser(Steve) is bringing the following boardgames:
Ticket to Ride(light complexity)
All aboard! Collect trains, choo-choo-choose your routes, fulfill your destination!
Watch how to play the game (Optional)Read the gamerules at BoardGameGeek
7 Wonders (Second Edition) (medium complexity)
Draft cards to develop your ancient civilization and build its Wonder of the World.
Watch how to play the game (Recommended)Read the gamerules at BoardGameGeek
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization (heavy complexity)
Forge your own path through history as you draft a civilization for the ages.
Watch how to play the game (Required)Read the gamerules at BoardGameGeek (Recommended)
The venue is the small meeting room adjacent to New Farm library. It has a small kitchen for snack and drinks .It also has plenty of free adjacent parking and is close to public transport.
Please donate gold coin into Tom's tin at door entrance to help him pay the $600 yearly meetup.com fees.Combined meetup with Brisbane Boardgamers group.
https://www.meetup.com/board-card-games/ - Walk Around Roma Street ParklandROMA STREET PARKLANDS, Brisbane
Join us for a brisk walk and light exercise around Roma Street Parkland. Five simple exercises (5BX) will be conducted during the walk.
{Optional 10.30am } Social boardgames with North Brisbane Social Activities.
Look for the Co-Organizer (Steve) wearing a black flat (golf) cap at Garden Room Cafe shown in the picture above. Mobile Steve 0412647557 if problems finding the group.
"All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking"
- Friedrich Nietzshe
