Clubs Sydney

Competent level Football (Soccer) Sundays @ North Ryde

Social meet-up: Western Classics Book Club

A social meet-up for those who come along to the Western Classics Book Club. There is no set book to discuss. Just come along and chill. Meeting at 7.00pm. NB. We normally meet in the Long Room (the large room). Our socials normally get about 10 people, so we will meet in the 'Two Tables Room.' This is on the same level, but at the top of the stairs turn right, instead of left. Look out for the sign. Contact dalemills@cantab.net for any extra info.

Club Rose Bay- Sunset drinks🥂

**Club Rose Bay- Sunset drinks**🥂 Have a Sunday cocktail and socialise at Club Rose Bay! ✨ **Club Rose Bay:** An iconic RSL that combines timeless charm with breathtaking views of Rose Bay Harbour. **Important Notes:** This is a women’s only event Free entry, but please bring your valid photo ID, as the venue is licensed to serve alcohol.

Social meeting of The Politically Incorrect Book Club

This is a social for members of The Politically Incorrect Book Club. There is no set book to discuss. Just turn up ready to chat! 7:00pm till whenever.

HEFFRON PARK - Tuesdays at the corner of Bannering & Jersey Roads.

**Game Info & Guidelines** · Games will be a minimum of 4-a-side and a maximum of 8-a-side. Up to 18 players may be accepted to allow for up to 2 potential no-shows. · Please bring both a white AND a black (or coloured) shirt · If you’re unable to attend, please update your RSVP so someone else can join · If you’re on the “Not Going” list, please sit this one out to avoid disappointment. · If the weather looks bad, we’ll make a call 1–2 hours before kick-off and notify everyone. · Everyone’s help is appreciated when it comes to setting up the goals. A reminder will be given if needed, but continued refusal may affect future invitations. · $20 yearly contribution If you’ve played 1+, payment is required. Please include your name in the bank reference. PayID: 0417 686 576 · We are a friendly group — no hard or slide tackling allowed. You are warned.

November Book Club: "End Times Fascism"

Welcome to Meet the Moment Book Club, where we read books that meet the moment and make sense of it all together. Please see our [group page](https://www.meetup.com/meet-the-moment-book-club/) for a list of upcoming books. *Nerd Reich* last month delved into tech fascism, and now we deepen our understanding of fascism beyond just tech, via the just-released *End Times Fascism*, the latest book by bestselling authors Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor. From what I've read so far, it's an extremely worthy companion to *Nerd Reich*, detailing fascism in a such a way that I finally get its context in today's political-economic system. \*\*\* "A blistering expose of the new far-right apocalyptic alliance that's on the move around the globe - and how we resist. The far right is on the march again - but this time it's different. A new, apocalyptic alliance of religious fundamentalists, billionaire Silicon Valley tech kings and ethno-nationalists is on the move. They're united in their belief that some kind of cleansing cataclysm is coming, and they welcome a future of shocks, scarcity and collapse, convinced they'll be among the saved on the other side. In this blistering reckoning with our age, Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor take us deep into this man-made Armageddon complex - and show us how to resist it. Around the globe, they investigate how those who are making our world unliveable are preparing to protect themselves from the fallout, whether it's by repairing to luxurious private islands, or bunkering nations against a dehumanized 'other'. If we're to meet this critical moment and defend what's left of democracy before it's smashed up beyond repair, Klein and Taylor argue, we must break the doom loop, and tell a story not of end times - but of better times." https://www.penguin.com.au/books/end-times-fascism-9780241848395 'This urgent and essential book explains why we should be extremely frightened of, and extremely angry about, the man-made wreckage of the present. It is an indictment of those that engineer and profit from this apocalyptic moment. But it also a vital rallying call for a new universalism, a humane and inspiring project which might ensure our collective emergence from this crisis' Max Porter > [A] bold, clarifying intervention... Their valuable contribution is to map out the frightening new territory in which we find ourselves, and point to an escape > Daniel Trilling, Guardian > For those who since Trump’s first term have debated whether fascism is back, Klein and Taylor make a convincing argument in the affirmative... But they warn that history is not a repeating loop. Instead it spirals, taking us to places that look familiar but are changed by unpredictable new developments. Watch for yellow stars or jackboots and you’ll miss the facial-recognition databases... The value of *End Times Fascism*, as always with Klein, is in the connections it makes. She noted recently that her work is pattern recognition. The particular genius of her writing has been to combine compelling reporting with an ability to see the oblique lines linking apparently disparate trends > Anthea Lawson, Observer \*\*\* We will be meeting at The Erko Hotel. If it's sunny, we'll be outside in the back; if rainy, we'll be at the big square raised table next to the bar. We will start and end on time. There's no fee, but please purchase your own food/drinks from the venue. \*\*\* If you have trouble getting the book, message me. On reading the book: I encourage people to read the book over just interviews or summaries, because nothing beats the slow digesting of the beauty and nuances in a book. Especially for the books in this book club that challenge our worldviews and help us see the world as it truly is, these books need to be really grappled with, to be fully engaged with, to receive the full benefits. For reference, I use book clubs to motivate me to finish the books I want to read, so the date of the book club becomes a deadline to finish the book by. I calculate the number of pages in a book and the number of days I can realistically read, and work out how many pages on average I need to read each day. That's how I've finished many books. Invariably, they're worth reading to the end. Of course, life happens and we're all busy. If you really can't finish a book or can only watch videos this time, that's okay. Come by with an attitude of listening, open to being inspired, and take in what others have to say; perhaps you'll want to read/finish the book afterwards. Just know that books are like most things in life: what you put in is what you get out of it. A podcast or ChatGPT can give you the high-level points, sure, perhaps to BS your way to a decent grade in class; but we're not in school anymore, and we read these books because they better our lives and help us see more clearly. But they can only do so if we read them, because reading is what makes all the new concepts come to life enough to maybe change us. For the full magic, you just gotta read. Alright, thanks for reading my ode to reading. \*\*\* If the RSVP list is full, please join the waitlist as there will likely be fluctuations closer to the date. If you RSVP'ed and can't make it, please edit your RSVP so that others can attend. No-shows will be noted and barred from the book club. Look forward to seeing you there!

Cigar Lounge at Rouge – Darling Harbour (Open Daily)

Rouge offers a refined rooftop setting in the heart of Darling Harbour for guests who appreciate premium cigars, quality drinks, and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere. Open daily from **5:00PM to Midnight**, our terrace provides an open-air environment overlooking Cockle Bay Wharf, with a dedicated space for cigar enthusiasts alongside a premium shisha experience. While the lounge is available every evening, Rouge also hosts a curated weekly program: • **Tuesday & Saturday** – Salsa from 8:00PM • **Wednesday** – Live Jazz from 7:30PM The venue transitions seamlessly from a relaxed early evening setting into a vibrant nightlife atmosphere as the night progresses. Guests can enjoy: • Harbour-facing rooftop terrace • Premium cigars available in venue • Shisha service • Private booth seating • Bottle service • Canapé options for group bookings Whether visiting individually or as part of a group, Rouge offers a distinctive harbourfront experience. For private areas and group bookings, advance reservations are recommended. 📍 Rouge Bar – Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour 🕔 Open daily \| 5:00PM – Midnight 📞 0488 388 288 📧 rougedarlingharbour@gmail.com

Soccer at Fontenoy Park, Macquire

## **We will play at Fontenoy Park, Macquarie** **Additional information.** Please bring a black and a white t-shirt. To participate in this event, we ask for your one-time contribution of $20 a year to cover the MeetUp fee and equipment. Disclaimer: Taking part in this group means the member or guest accepts that the Organizer is not responsible for health and safety. Payid on the phone: +610491744953 Card number: 5217293022120074

Monday 5-a-side match @ Kikoff Canterbury!

Hey lads! An exciting 5-aside kickoff is happening at **Kikoff Canterbury every Monday, from 6-7 pm**! Just download the Stranger Soccer app and register for free. If this is your first game with us, use the code **WELCOME** to book this game for free. Slots are now available for booking. Grab yours now and see you on the pitch!

Friday 5-a-side match @ Kikoff Canterbury!

Hey lads! An exciting 5-aside kickoff is happening at **Kikoff Canterbury every Friday, from 6-7 pm**! Just download the Stranger Soccer app and register for free. If this is your first game with us, use the code **WELCOME** to book this game for free. Slots are now available for booking. Grab yours now and see you on the pitch!

Heffron Park - Saturday at the corner of Bannering & Jersey Roads.

**Game Info & Guidelines** · Games will be a minimum of **4-a-side** and a maximum of **8-a-side**. Up to **18 player**s may be accepted to allow for up to 2 potential no-shows. · Please bring **both a white AND a black (or coloured) shirt** · If you’re unable to attend, please update your RSVP so someone else can join · If you’re on the “Not Going” list, please sit this one out to avoid disappointment. · If the weather looks bad, we’ll make a call **1–2 hours before kick-off** and notify everyone. · Everyone’s help is appreciated when it comes to **setting up the goals**. A reminder will be given if needed, but continued refusal may affect future invitations. · **$20 yearly contribution** (per calendar year). If you’ve played **1+**, payment is required. Please include your **name** in the bank reference. **PayID**: 0417 686 576 · We are a **friendly group** — **no hard or slide tackling allowed**. You are warned.

Thursday morning 5-a-side match at The Rocks

G'day! An early-morning, exciting 5-a-side match takes place at **The Rocks every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 am**. Download the Stranger Soccer app and use the code **WELCOME** to book your first game for free. Hop on the app now and join us in having an amazing game!