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Hi, So like we gotta do Hemingway just for the sake of doing hemingway you know? it's gonna make you feel like a reaaaaal intellect. yeah Anyways it's a short one and life is short too, so join 'cause if you don't then when are you going to? hm? In this session **we will be covering the entirety of the Old man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway**. again it's really short so i encourage you to read and join us, cause why not? no really why not??? Yeah so until then, take care.

Quick chess gathering, playing chess with coffee. Don’t forget to bring your chess board! See you soon..

انضموا إلينا في أمسية استثنائية مع **Bahrain Party group**! 🇧🇭✨ لقد اخترنا لكم أحد أجمل زوايا منطقة **العدلية** لنستمتع معاً بلحظات من الاسترخاء، المشروبات المفضلة، والألحان التي تلامس الروح. هذا اللقاء ليس مجرد تجمع، بل هو مساحة للتواصل، تكوين صداقات جديدة، وصناعة ذكريات جميلة في أجواء "رايقة" بعيداً عن صخب الحياة اليومية. 📍 **المكان:** العدلية (سيتم مشاركة الموقع الدقيق مع المسجلين). ✨ **ماذا تتوقع؟** * أجواء موسيقية * مشروبات مميزة وجلسة مريحة. * مجتمع حيوي وودود. **احجز مكانك الآن !** العدد محدود شروط عامة للانضمام: * **الاحترام المتبادل:** يُتوقع من الجميع التعامل برقي واحترام مع كافة الأعضاء والحضور. * **التسجيل المسبق:** الدخول يعتمد على قائمة المسجلين مسبقاً عبر المنصة، وذلك لضمان توفير المقاعد والأجواء المناسبة للجميع * * **سياسة الإلغاء:** في حال عدم التمكن من الحضور، يرجى تحديث حالة الحجز (RSVP) قبل 24 ساعة على الأقل لإعطاء الفرصة لمن هم في قائمة الانتظار. * * **الخصوصية:** يُمنع تصوير الأعضاء الآخرين بشكل مباشر دون أخذ إذنهم، * **الالتزام بالمكان:** يرجى الالتزام بقواعد المكان المستضيف * **الفئة العمرية:** الفعالية مخصصة للبالغين (21 سنة فما فوق) *

Let’s enjoy the beautiful weather, walk together on the corniche, and socialize while moving! This will be a simple 1-hour walk — 30 minutes going, and 30 minutes coming back — from 6.30pm until around 7.30pm. We will meet at (https://maps.app.goo.gl/BmXa1EPpzBBpFxUt8?g_st=ipc) right in front of the restaurant at 6.20pm. At 6.30pm sharp we start walking — please come on time. To make this walk more fun and social, every 10 minutes we will shuffle partners so you get the chance to meet and talk with different people while walking side by side. The goal is to connect, share stories, laugh, and enjoy the moment — in a natural, casual way. Time: 6.20pm – 7.45pm Walking time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm Location: Corniche (meeting point above) Vibe: light, friendly, meaningful conversations, simple social bonding What to bring: • Comfortable shoes • Water bottle • A positive mood + curiosity to meet new people Everyone is welcome. Let’s walk, talk, and enjoy our time together ✨🤩 The organizer’s contact number: +966542117853

Everyone is welcome to join us for playing chess or to learn how to play chess. 1 Chessboard & Clock will be available, kindly bring your own chessboard if you have one. For any questions you can contact me (WhatsApp +966540277042)

يوغا للرجال والنساء وخاصة بفئة المبتدئين .. استهدف فيها وضعيات او آساناز تخدم طاقة الجسم والمزاج والتوازن الشعوري

A fun badminton event bringing Arabian people together to play, connect, and rise and shine as a community. To ensure the identity of the group and its Arab character, we would like to clarify that membership is open to holders of Arab nationalities only, and does not include non-Arab nationalities (such as Indian or Filipino), with full respect and appreciation for everyone.

Quick chess gathering, playing chess with coffee. Don’t forget to bring your chess board! See you soon..

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Join us for our May Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Cantoras](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)*[ ](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)by [Caro de Robertis](https://caroderobertis.com/bio/) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

**Our April novel is: *The Hong Kong Widow* by Kristen Loesch** **This month’s novel blends gothic atmosphere with historical fiction and chilling horror, set against the haunting backdrop of China. The book is 368 pages in print and 10 hours and 42 minutes on audiobook.** In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei is a young refugee of the Chinese Communist revolution struggling to put her past in Shanghai behind her. When she receives a shocking invitation—to take part in a competition in one of the city's most notorious haunted houses, pitting six spirit mediums against one another in a series of six séances over six nights, until a single winner emerges—she has every reason to refuse. Except that the hostess, a former Shanghainese silent film star, is none other than the wife of the man who once destroyed Mei’s entire life. It is promised the winner will receive a fortune, but there is only one prize Mei wants: revenge. Decades later, the final night of that competition has become an infamous urban legend: The police were called to the scene of a brutal massacre but found no evidence, dismissing it as a collective hallucination. Mei knows what she saw, but now someone else is convinced they know what she did. She must uncover the truth about the last night she ever spent in that house—even if the ghosts of her past are waiting for her there. . . .

* Second ever book club! April meet up. All are welcome. * The book will be Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (determined by votes from March Book Club. Let me know if you’d like a free digital copy of the book) * This event will be at the main library, meeting room 1B, the location will not be changed for this event due to the number of people attending, we will just add more chairs if needed! * Feel free to come whether or not you’ve started or finished the book ◡̈ * Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Starting in June I will try to keep future book clubs at the Dublin Library. Now that I understand their reservation system, I will be on top of it with booking that location as soon as the date is released for the month. Thanks for your understanding with the varying locations in the meantime.

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! 📖