Reading

**Come join our group of fun and fabulous friends!** **Please note that is a dog friendly event!** We meet and socialize outside on the Whitestone Brewery patio which is completely open to our four-legged friends. If you are looking to make new friends, you have come to the right place. And we offer an opportunity to get in some exercise. The exercise is a bonus and OPTIONAL! We want you to come hang out more than anything. Too cold or too hot or too whatever might keep you from exercising, but please just show up and honor us with your presence. And Whitestone Brewery has offered us Happy Hour pricing for this event! We will meet at 6:30 pm on the patio of Whitestone Brewery to **start our Run/Walk at 6:40 pm**. Please come prepared if you are going to run or walk. It is always important to be hydrated. If you are new to the event, I will make sure you have a "veteran" to run/walk with on the course. See you there, Mike

• What we'll do: Great commercial real estate networking, excellent investment discussions! Business synergism at its very best. All levels of experience and success in commercial real estate investing - active and passive - being shared to the benefit of everybody. Lively, optimistic, open, friendly, and informative. When time permits, everyone has an opportunity to introduce themselves and tell a little about their interests. Often, we have speakers make special presentations. We welcome and invite questions, suggestions and input from all attendees. We are all about networking and education in the world of commercial investment real estate, particularly apartments. Everyone is welcome. Please join us! This is a weekly lunch meeting. You are expected to buy a buffet meal, choice from a limited menu, OR $10.00 service fee (includes iced tea and water). PLEASE PAY FIRST! EVERY Tuesday, 11:45 – 1:15 Casa Chapala Mexican Restaurant 9041 Research Blvd at Burnet Rd • What to bring: Interest in commercial real estate investing, an open mind and a positive attitude. • Important to know: Although the official meeting time is 11:45, many people arrive earlier to get their meal before the meeting starts. Casa Chapala is located on the west end of The Colonnade Center at the northeast corner of U. S. Highway 183 frontage and Burnet Road.

Let’s meet up at 6:15 to stretch in the parking lot on the left side of the restaurant then head out at 6:30 for an adorable 2.5 mile walk! Get that blood pumping then back to the Grove for drinks and/or dinner.

Chess, beer and pizza! Can it get any better? Come join us for a fun filled night of casual, social chess. We will provide the boards just bring yourself.

**Easy Walk • Fresh Air • Real Connection in Cedar Park** Looking for a simple way to unwind, get outside, and meet new people in Cedar Park? Join us for a relaxed evening **walking meetup at Lakeline Park**, one of Cedar Park’s hidden gems featuring scenic trails, open green space, and peaceful water views. Whether you’re new to the area or just looking to connect with others, this is an easy, welcoming way to get out of the house and into good company. This isn’t a power walk or a fitness challenge, it’s about **movement, conversation, and connection**. We’ll keep a relaxed, easy pace that works for all fitness levels, with plenty of space for casual conversations along the trail. The vibe is low-pressure and social, making it easy to meet new people whether you come solo or with a friend. These walking events are part of a growing effort to create **consistent, low-pressure social meetups around Austin and Cedar Park**, simple ways to show up, get outside, and build real connections. Park in the lot nearest the Kayak rental and we will meet at the launch to start the 2.5 mile loop. **RSVP Reminder:** If you RSVP, please do your best to attend or update your RSVP. Smaller events like this work best when everyone who signs up shows up.

All libertarians and folks curious about us are welcome to attend. We'll be in a private room at COVER 3 Round Rock. Ask for the host for the Williamson County Libertarian Party.

Attention all readers! Let’s get together and discuss what we’re reading: best sellers, genre fiction, non-fiction, whatever. What books excite you? What books did you regret picking up? Discussing books and the ideas that flow from them are as much fun as actually reading. And maybe we’ll make new friends along the way.

Calling all literary fiction lovers of the greater Austin Area for our **181st event**! We are reading the story **"My Balenciaga"** by **Han Ong.** Link is provided in the comments section below and will be visible once you sign up for the event. **IMPORTANT NOTE: We will be starting our discussion at 7:45pm.** **We also would like everyone to please RSVP if you plan to attend and update it if your plans change promptly. This is critical for our event planning purposes. We very much appreciate it.** **Meetup structure:** **7:00pm -- 7:45pm:** Socializing and/or catch up on the reading for the meetup **7:45pm -- 8:00pm:** Introductions and presentation of summary of the text **8:00pm -- 8:50pm:** Discussion on the short-story **8:50pm -- 9:00pm:** Voting on the short-story and Goodbyes Please note that we are an inclusive space that welcome folks from diverse backgrounds and we wholeheartedly welcome and support LGBTQIA+, nonbinary members and Allies. We are always striving to reach out and embrace diverse voices within our Austin community. We hope you get to join our event! **WaitList explanation:** Meetup.com's engine schedules and adds folks in the waitlist automatically. Folks with higher-tier memberships are prioritized by the Meetup system. As organizers, we don't have a say in it and we don't change the order in which the people are waitlisted. We have added an additional night for our meetup which happens on Wednesday to help cater to more participants. Please feel free to sign up on the night that is most convenient for you. Both will have the same agenda for our reading and discussion. [KUT's Sean Saldana, a member of our meetup, recently did a story about us: read here!](https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-10-02/new-yorker-reading-club-austin-tx-central-market)

### **Guided Personal Development Book Club & Open Group Coaching** This free, ongoing book club features ideas and discussion inspired by various Personal Development Books. Reading the books are optional. Led by local Certified Professional Life Coach, Lisa Concepcion, This group provides a safe space for connection and open conversation about topics such as. * Codependency or over-giving / people pleasing * Anxious attachment * Low self-worth or self-trust * Difficulty setting boundaries * Attracting emotionally unavailable or narcissistic partners * Manifesting your ideal relationship * Reinvention after break-ups / divorce * Navigating Tricky Relationships (what to say and how to say it). This is **not therapy**—it’s a guided personal development conversation led by a Certified Professional Life Coach. ### How This Book Club Works Each meeting includes: * A brief overview of a key concept from the book * Open discussion and reflection * Group coaching offering clarity, insights and guidance * Real-life application to relationships, boundaries, and self-growth ***You do not need to attend every session and you do not need to finish the book to participate. Each session stands alone.*** ### Open Group Coaching Format This book club functions like a fun, dynamic, empowering, **group coaching space**: * You’re welcome to ask questions * Share experiences * Learn from others * Gain clarity about your own emotional patterns * Get insights and ideas to move you forward Many people find that hearing others’ experiences creates powerful insight and validation. ### Who This Is For * Adults interested in emotional healing and personal growth * People who grew up feeling unseen, unheard, or emotionally unsupported * Anyone working through relationship patterns or self-worth issues * Those curious about why they repeat the same emotional dynamics * People who want to meet like minded, high conscious people who self reflect and are working to be better. * People who crave connection In Real Life and value intelligent, meaningful, deeper conversation. * People who are open to making new friends. This group is respectful, confidential, and growth-focused. What happens in book club, stays in book club. This is the group membership oath. Free Event!

Calling all literary fiction lovers of the greater Austin Area for our **182nd event**! We are reading the story **"My Balenciaga"** by **Han Ong.** Link is provided in the comments section below and will be visible once you sign up for the event. **IMPORTANT NOTE: We will be starting our discussion at 7:45pm.** **We also would like everyone to please RSVP if you plan to attend and update it if your plans change promptly. This is critical for our event planning purposes. We very much appreciate it.** **Meetup structure:** **7:00pm -- 7:45pm:** Socializing and/or catch up on the reading for the meetup **7:45pm -- 8:00pm:** Introductions and presentation of summary of the text **8:00pm -- 8:50pm:** Discussion on the short-story **8:50pm -- 9:00pm:** Voting on the short-story and Goodbyes Please note that we are an inclusive space that welcome folks from diverse backgrounds and we wholeheartedly welcome and support LGBTQIA+, nonbinary members and Allies. We are always striving to reach out and embrace diverse voices within our Austin community. We hope you get to join our event! **WaitList explanation:** Meetup.com's engine schedules and adds folks in the waitlist automatically. Folks with higher-tier memberships are prioritized by the Meetup system. As organizers, we don't have a say in it and we don't change the order in which the people are waitlisted. We have added an additional night for our meetup which happens on Wednesday to help cater to more participants. Please feel free to sign up on the night that is most convenient for you. Both will have the same agenda for our reading and discussion. [KUT's Sean Saldana, a member of our meetup, recently did a story about us: read here!](https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-10-02/new-yorker-reading-club-austin-tx-central-market)

Come join us for a fun night out with drinks, dinner and new friends! We’ll hangout, watch sports, play games, converse and have a great time. Feel free to bring your friends with you and we’ll see you there! Disclaimer: The host of this event and meetup are not liable for any injuries, loss of funds, or any type of unfortunate event that happens to any attendees of the meetup.

It’s been awhile, everyone! Let’s grab a lunch together at Hmart and chitchat for awhile. You can do your grocery shopping afterwards, or we can grab a dessert at Tous Les Jours or 85ºC Bakery Cafe next door.

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Welcome, readers! Our May read is **_Kindred_ by Octavia E. Butler.** The story follows Dana, a Black woman living in 1976 California, who is suddenly pulled back to a Maryland plantation before the Civil War. She learns her survival is tied to a white slaveholder’s son. Forced to move between centuries, she must endure the brutal realities of slavery while fighting to hold on to her identity. Tense, intimate, and unforgettable, Kindred explores how the past refuses to stay buried. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Join us for lunch/tea at Asterisk Supper Club to discuss our May book "Under the Oak Tree" by Suji Kim Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear that her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged. Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned as a war hero. To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumors that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, his longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi, even as she is overcome by the scorching heat that Riftan’s presence ignites within her. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless.

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*