Clubs Sydney

Expansion Book Club - Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

**Expansion Book Club** **One book. Different minds.Endless expansion.** Finished an amazing book and had no one to talk about it with? This is exactly what this club is for. Expansion Book Club is a monthly catch-up in Sydney for curious minds who love books about business, personal growth, psychology, spirituality and success. What to expect: 📚 One book read before each catch-up 💬 Different perspectives, big ideas and conversations you probably wouldn’t have on your own 🍷 Good food, your favourite drink and a relaxed afternoon ✨ New people, new ideas and plenty of inspiration **Our first book is Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: Almost 100 years old and still making people think about ambition, success and what's possible. It's the perfect first book because it bring together everything this club is about: mindset, personal growth, spirituality, ambition and the way our beliefs shape what we create.** Next book? We choose it together. Event details: 📍 The Shop & Wine Bar, Bondi Beach 📅 Saturday, 26 September — 4:30 pm 🎟️ $25 per person, including food to share READY TO EXPAND? JOIN THE TABLE HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/expansion-book-club Drinks aren’t included, so order whatever you feel like having — cocktails, wine, coffee, water… whatever you’re into. An espresso martini will definitely be my choice! We can all read the same book and take something completely different from it. Someone might notice what you missed, challenge the way you saw an idea or say exactly what you needed to hear. That’s the fun part. That’s the expansion!! Come with your mates, come by yourself or with your doggy. Everyone is welcome! **🤍**

Competent level Football (Soccer) Sundays @ North Ryde

Casual Sunday Futsal in Eveleigh ⚽️

⚽ **Want to kick off your Sunday the right way?** Looking to play futsal in Sydney? Say no more — we’ve got you covered! Join us **every Sunday at 10 AM** at South Eveleigh Sports Courts for fast-paced, good-vibes futsal. Whether you’re a seasoned baller or you’ve never touched a futsal ball before — if you love football, you’re one of us. We play on hard ground, so leave the spike boots at home (unless you enjoy sliding around like Bambi on ice ). *** **One golden rule:** Cancelling after **12 PM on Saturday** means you’re out for future games. If you say you’re coming, you’re coming. Why? Because commitment is the only “fee” we charge. No drama, no flakes — just good people and good football. If you’re cool with that, we’ll welcome you with open arms. Fair warning, though… Once you join, you’ll probably want to play every week. See you on Sunday! ⚽

October Book Club: "Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy"

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. In discussing the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, we spoke about who the real powers that be are that have molded Palestine and the Middle East into the quagmire it is today. Now we turn our eyes to the urgent now: who the powers that be are today that are consolidating power as never before. Silicon Valley and Big Tech are top of mind. Gil Durán's book "Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War On Democracy" has become an instant bestseller for good reason -- we see AI dominating and tech billionaires (now even trillionaires) amassing wealth and power in frightening proportions, even as they are not solving but exacerbating the crises we face today. It seems critical that we understand what they really have in mind and what we can do about it. Here is an ABC article about the book: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-02/the-nerd-reich-silicon-valley-fascism-war-on-democracy-abc-2026/107091034 \*\*\* "When Silicon Valley says it is ‘‘moving fast and breaking things,’’ the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Gil Durán reveals something far more sinister: a decades-long campaign to replace elected governments with corporate rule. Drawing on insider political experience and new investigations, Durán traces this ideology from its philosophical roots in *The Sovereign Individual* by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg. He introduces its modern apostles—Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, Balaji Srinivasan, and Elon Musk—and shows how the promise of technological liberation has transformed into a global movement for digital feudalism, powered by cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and the algorithmic propaganda of social media. *The Nerd Reich* explains the origins, strategies, and ambitions of Silicon Valley’s war on democracy for the first time. From San Francisco’s weaponized elections and secret billionaire projects to the White House, Durán exposes how the world’s richest men are building a new political order. *The Nerd Reich* is more than a hidden history, it’s an urgent warning: democracy is being dismantled not by coups or tanks, but by code, capital, and the illusion of innovation. Durán insists there is still time to fight back—if we act now." https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-nerd-reich-silicon-valley-fascism-and-the-war-on-democracy-gil-dur-n/a6f6f0dce1150339 \*\*\* 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

Ignorance by Milan Kundera

Our next book club will be on the late great Milan Kundera’s (1929-2023) ‘Ignorance’ (2000). Kundera was an exiled Czech writer who lived in France from 1975 until his death. He also wrote his later works in French and thought they should be considered French literature. Kundera’s work often considers similar themes, such as exile, identity, and transgressing different borders. Ignorance was his second-last novel and considered his last serious one. It deals with the suffering of emigration and myths of nostalgia through the tale of two Czech emigrants returning to their homeland, drawing heavily from the myth of Odysseys. We will be meeting at Shakespeare Hotel on 26 September at 2pm :)

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

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.

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.

Coffee and chat in Surry Hills: Make new friends in Sydney! (25-35yo)

Our simple concept: gather with a group of locals regularly to form friendships. Introducing the **Surry Hills Locals Coffee Club**, a regular meet-up for **people** **aged 25 to 35 living in Surry Hills** **and surrounding suburbs**. Our philosophy comes from the belief that the best opportunities for forming friendships emerge within group settings. Here’s what our meet-ups are about: * We keep things friendly by meeting in **small groups**, ensuring sure it's never overwhelming. * Our meet-ups are about an hour, with the opportunity to extend if you have time to spare. We play by three simple rules: 1. **Totally friendly** \- everyone should feel like they’re among friends\. Come with no expectations\, and leave excited for the next event\. 2. **No dating or selling** \- this space is purely for making friends and genuine connections\. 3. **Ages 25–35** \- to keep things feeling relatable\, meetups are for those within this age range\. If you have any questions, just drop a note in the event chat on the day – we’re happy to help and say hi before you arrive. We’re really looking forward to meeting you at our next coffee and welcoming you into the group.