Ancient Egypt

Dear Lakesiders and visitors, Dripping Wet and Maggot are the hares for this week’s run, 15 April, run no. 2260. Venue - Urban Alley Brewery, 12 Star Circus, Docklands [https://maps.app.goo.gl/MwBTvyeCU4a58hmaA?g_st=aw](https://maps.app.goo.gl/MwBTvyeCU4a58hmaA?g_st=aw) Public Transport – Train to Southern Cross Station and then a 1.9km walk, or Tram 35 or 70 or 86 to Docklands, stop D11 Waterfront City/Docklands Dr and then a 350 metre walk or train to Southern Cross and then tram 86 from Spencer St/Bourke St stop, to Docklands stop D11. Onon Point Post

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👉 🎥 [WATCH EVENT VIDEO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) Welcome to Lounge Asia — The premier social exclusively for Global Asians. ⚡ WHY JOIN? (Your Benefits) ✅ Find Your Tribe: Instantly connect with people who share your Asian heritage & values. ✅ Real Conversations: No loud club music. Just a relaxed vibe for genuine chats. ✅ Safe & Chill: Your "Third Place" mid-week to relax and be yourself. ⚡ WHO IS THIS FOR? * This event is exclusively for people with Asian backgrounds. * Global Asians: Living, working, or studying abroad. * Cross-Cultural: Returnees, TCKs, or Mixed Heritage. (We curate this space to share our specific shared experiences. Thank you for respecting this.) 📍 WHEN & WHERE 🗓 Date: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month ⏰ Time: From 6:00 pm 📍 Venue: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD) 🚪 Entrance: Enter via Little Lonsdale St only. (No entry from inside Melbourne Central). 💰 Entry: Buy 1 Drink from the bar OR Pay $3 at the door. 🚨 HOW TO JOIN (Mandatory) 1. You MUST RSVP on this page. STRICT POLICY: No RSVP = No Entry. We check the list at the door. 2. Follow Instagram: @_lounge_asia 3. 🎁 VIP ACCESS (Founding Members) Join the VIP list for early access to our official app & special party invites. 👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ⚠️ HOUSE RULES (Zero Tolerance) To protect our safe environment, we strictly ban: 🚫 Solicitation: No MLM, business recruitment, or poaching. 🚫 Harassment: No pickup artists or creepy behavior. Violators are removed immediately. 🌏 OUR VISION "Connecting Asia & The World" 🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Members) 🌏 2026 Expansion: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu. ⚠️ IMPORTANT ID Required: Passport or Driver’s License (18+). Student IDs: NOT accepted. VIC Law: ID checks are required at the licensed bar. 👥 Your Host: 🎤 David – Your friendly Melbourne host! Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne 🥂 メルボルンでコミュニティをお探しですか？ Lounge Asiaへようこそ — グローバル・アジア人のための最高の交流会です。 ⚡ 参加するメリット ✅ 仲間が見つかる: アジアのルーツや価値観を共有できる人とすぐにつながれます。 ✅ リアルな会話: 騒がしいクラブではありません。リラックスして会話を楽しめます。 ✅ 安心・安全: 平日の夜、素の自分でいられる「サードプレイス」です。 ⚡ 参加対象 * 本イベントは、アジアのバックグラウンドを持つ方限定です。 * Global Asians: 海外在住、勤務、留学中の方。 * Cross-Cultural: 帰国子女、TCK、ミックスの方。 (共通の経験を共有する場を作るため、ご理解をお願いいたします。) 📍 日時・場所 🗓 日程: 毎月 第3水曜日 ⏰ 時間: 6:00 pm から 📍 場所: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD) 🚪 入口: Little Lonsdale St側の入り口からお入りください (Melbourne Central内からは入れません)。 💰 参加費: バーでドリンク1杯購入 または 入場料$3 🚨 参加方法 (必須) 1. このページで必ずRSVP (参加登録) をしてください。 厳格なルール: RSVPがない場合は入場できません。入り口でリストを確認します。 2. Instagramをフォロー: @_lounge_asia 3. 🎁 VIPアクセス (創設メンバー) 公式アプリの先行アクセスと特別パーティーへの招待を受け取るには、VIPリストに登録してください。 👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ⚠️ ハウスルール (ゼロ・トレランス) 安全な環境を守るため、以下を厳禁とします。 🚫 勧誘行為: MLM、ビジネス勧誘、引き抜きは禁止です。 🚫 迷惑行為: ナンパ、不快な行動は禁止です。 違反者は即座に退場となります。 🌏 私たちのビジョン "Connecting Asia & The World" 🇦🇺 オーストラリア: ブリスベン、シドニー、メルボルン (メンバー1,500名以上) 🌏 2026年展開: 東京、ホーチミン、セブ ⚠️ 重要 ID必須: パスポートまたは運転免許証 (18歳以上)。 学生証: 不可。 👥 ホスト: 🎤 David (メルボルン担当) Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne 🥂 正在墨爾本尋找屬於你的社群嗎？ 歡迎來到 Lounge Asia — 專為全球亞裔打造的優質社交圈。 ⚡ 為什麼要參加？ (你的收穫) ✅ 找到歸屬感: 立即連結擁有相同亞洲背景與價值觀的朋友。 ✅ 真誠對話: 這裡沒有吵雜的夜店音樂，只有輕鬆交流的氛圍。 ✅ 安全放鬆: 週間放鬆身心的「第三空間」，讓你做回真實的自己。 ⚡ 適合誰參加？ * 本活動專為擁有亞洲背景的人士舉辦。 * Global Asians: 在海外生活、工作或求學的亞裔。 * Cross-Cultural: 海歸派、TCK 或擁有混合文化背景者。 (為了分享共同的經歷，我們特別規劃此專屬空間，感謝您的理解。) 📍 時間與地點 🗓 日期: 每月的第三個星期三 ⏰ 時間: 6:00 pm 開始 📍 地點: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD) 🚪 入口: 請務必從 Little Lonsdale St 入口進入 (無法從 Melbourne Central 內部進入)。 💰 費用: 購買一杯飲料 或 支付 $3 入場費 🚨 如何參加 (必須遵守) 1. 你必須在此頁面報名 (RSVP)。 嚴格執行: 無報名 = 無法入場。我們將在門口核對名單。 2. 追蹤 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎁 VIP 會員 (創始成員) 加入 VIP 名單，搶先體驗我們的官方 App 及獲得特別派對邀請。 👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ⚠️ 規範 (零容忍政策) 為了維護安全的環境，我們嚴禁： 🚫 推銷招攬: 禁止直銷 (MLM)、商業招攬或挖角。 🚫 騷擾行為: 禁止搭訕騷擾或任何令人不適的行為。 違規者將被立即請離。 🌏 我們的願景 "Connecting Asia & The World" 🇦🇺 澳洲: 布里斯本、雪梨、墨爾本 (成員超過1,500人) 🌏 2026年擴展: 東京、胡志明市、宿霧。 ⚠️ 重要事項 必須出示 ID: 護照或駕照 (須滿18歲)。 學生證: 不接受。 👥 主辦人: 🎤 David (墨爾本負責人) Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne 🥂 멜버른에서 커뮤니티를 찾고 있나요? Lounge Asia에 오신 것을 환영합니다 — 글로벌 아시안을 위한 프리미엄 소셜 모임입니다. ⚡ 참여해야 하는 이유 (혜택) ✅ 공감대 형성: 아시아의 문화적 배경과 가치관을 공유하는 사람들과 즉시 연결됩니다. ✅ 진솔한 대화: 시끄러운 클럽 음악이 아닙니다. 편안한 분위기에서 진짜 대화를 나누세요. ✅ 안전과 휴식: 주중의 피로를 풀고 온전한 나로 돌아갈 수 있는 '제3의 공간'입니다. ⚡ 참여 대상 * 본 이벤트는 아시아 배경을 가진 분들만을 대상으로 합니다. * Global Asians: 해외 거주, 근무, 유학 중인 아시아인. * Cross-Cultural: 귀국 유학생, TCK, 또는 다문화 배경을 가진 분. (공통의 경험을 나누기 위한 자리이므로, 이 점 양해 부탁드립니다.) 📍 일시 및 장소 🗓 날짜: 매월 셋째 주 수요일 ⏰ 시간: 6:00 pm 부터 📍 장소: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD) 🚪 입구: 반드시 Little Lonsdale St 쪽 입구로 입장해주세요 (Melbourne Central 내부 연결 불가). 💰 비용: 바에서 음료 1잔 구매 또는 입장료 $3 🚨 참여 방법 (필수) 1. 이 페이지에서 반드시 RSVP(참가 신청)를 해야 합니다. 엄격한 규칙: RSVP 없음 = 입장 불가. 입구에서 명단을 확인합니다. 2. Instagram 팔로우: @_lounge_asia 🎁 VIP 멤버 (창립 멤버) VIP 리스트에 등록하고 공식 앱 조기 사용 권한과 특별 파티 초대장을 받으세요. 👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ⚠️ 운영 규칙 (무관용 원칙) 안전한 환경을 위해 다음을 엄격히 금지합니다: 🚫 영업 금지: 다단계(MLM), 비즈니스 권유, 스카우트 행위 금지. 🚫 괴롭힘 금지: 헌팅 목적이나 불쾌한 행동 금지. 위반 시 즉시 퇴장 조치됩니다. 🌏 우리의 비전 "Connecting Asia & The World" 🇦🇺 호주: 브리즈번, 시드니, 멜버른 (멤버 1,500명 돌파) 🌏 2026년 확장: 도쿄, 호치민, 세부. ⚠️ 중요 사항 신분증 필수: 여권 또는 운전면허증 (18세 이상). 학생증: 불가. 👥 호스트: 🎤 David Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne 🥂 正在墨尔本寻找属于你的社群吗？ 欢迎来到 Lounge Asia — 专为全球亚裔打造的优质社交圈。 ⚡ 为什么要参加？ (你的收获) ✅ 找到归属感: 立即连接拥有相同亚洲背景与价值观的朋友。 ✅ 真诚对话: 这里没有嘈杂的夜店音乐，只有轻松交流的氛围。 ✅ 安全放松: 周间放松身心的“第三空间”，让你做回真实的自己。 ⚡ 适合谁参加？ 本活动专为拥有亚洲背景的人士举办。 Global Asians: 在海外生活、工作或求学的亚裔。 Cross-Cultural: 海归派、TCK 或拥有混合文化背景者。 (为了分享共同的经历，我们特别规划此专属空间，感谢您的理解。) 📍 时间与地点 🗓 日期: 每月的第三个星期三 ⏰ 时间: 6:00 pm 开始 📍 地点: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD) 🚪 入口: 请务必从 Little Lonsdale St 入口进入 (无法从 Melbourne Central 内部进入)。 💰 费用: 购买一杯饮料 或 支付 $3 入场费 🚨 如何参加 (必须遵守) 1. 你必须在此页面报名 (RSVP)。 严格执行: 无报名 = 无法入场。我们将在门口核对名单。 2. 关注 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎁 VIP 会员 (创始成员) 加入 VIP 名单，抢先体验我们的官方 App 及获得特别派对邀请。 👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ⚠️ 规范 (零容忍政策) 为了维护安全的环境，我们严禁： 🚫 推销招揽: 禁止传销 (MLM)、商业招揽或挖角。 🚫 骚扰行为: 禁止搭讪骚扰或任何令人不适的行为。 违规者将被立即请离。 🌏 我们的愿景 "Connecting Asia & The World" 🇦🇺 澳洲: 布里斯班、悉尼、墨尔本 (成员超过1,500人) 🌏 2026年扩展: 东京、胡志明市、宿务。 ⚠️ 重要事项 必须出示 ID: 护照或驾照 (须满18岁)。 学生证: 不接受。 👥 主办人: 🎤 David Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne 🥂 Bạn đang tìm kiếm cộng đồng tại Melbourne? Chào mừng đến với Lounge Asia — Cộng đồng hàng đầu dành riêng cho Global Asians. ⚡ TẠI SAO NÊN THAM GIA? (Lợi ích của bạn) ✅ Tìm thấy sự thuộc về: Kết nối ngay lập tức với những người chia sẻ di sản và giá trị Á Đông. ✅ Trò chuyện chân thực: Không ồn ào như vũ trường. Một không gian thư giãn để trò chuyện thật sự. ✅ An toàn & Thoải mái: "Không gian thứ ba" giữa tuần để thư giãn và là chính mình. ⚡ DÀNH CHO AI? Sự kiện này chỉ dành riêng cho những người có nguồn gốc Châu Á. Global Asians: Đang sống, làm việc hoặc học tập ở nước ngoài. Đa văn hóa: Du học sinh về nước, TCK, hoặc người có dòng máu lai. (Chúng tôi tạo ra không gian này để chia sẻ những trải nghiệm chung cụ thể. Cảm ơn bạn đã tôn trọng điều này.) 📍 THỜI GIAN & ĐỊA ĐIỂM 🗓 Ngày: Thứ Tư tuần thứ 3 hàng tháng ⏰ Thời gian: Từ 6:00 pm 📍 Địa điểm: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD) 🚪 Lối vào: Vui lòng chỉ vào từ đường Little Lonsdale St (Không có lối vào từ bên trong Melbourne Central). 💰 Vào cửa: Mua 1 đồ uống tại quầy HOẶC Trả $3 tại cửa. 🚨 CÁCH THAM GIA (Bắt buộc) 1. Bạn PHẢI đăng ký (RSVP) trên trang này. CHÍNH SÁCH NGHIÊM NGẶT: Không RSVP = Không vào cửa. Chúng tôi kiểm tra danh sách tại cửa. 2. Theo dõi Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎁 THÀNH VIÊN VIP (Sáng lập) Tham gia danh sách VIP để truy cập sớm ứng dụng chính thức & nhận vé mời tiệc đặc biệt. 👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ⚠️ NỘI QUY (Không khoan nhượng) Để bảo vệ môi trường an toàn, chúng tôi nghiêm cấm: 🚫 Chèo kéo: Cấm đa cấp (MLM), tuyển dụng kinh doanh, hoặc lôi kéo. 🚫 Quấy rối: Cấm tán tỉnh làm phiền hoặc hành vi khiếm nhã. Người vi phạm sẽ bị mời ra ngay lập tức. 🌏 TẦM NHÌN CỦA CHÚNG TÔI "Connecting Asia & The World" 🇦🇺 Úc: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (Hơn 1,500 thành viên) 🌏 Mở rộng 2026: Tokyo, TP.HCM, Cebu. ⚠️ QUAN TRỌNG Yêu cầu giấy tờ: Hộ chiếu hoặc Bằng lái xe (18+). Thẻ sinh viên: KHÔNG được chấp nhận. 👥 Chủ nhà của bạn: 🎤 David Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne 🥂 Naghahanap ka ba ng iyong komunidad sa Melbourne? Welcome sa Lounge Asia — Ang premier social na eksklusibo para sa Global Asians. ⚡ BAKIT DAPAT SUMALI? (Ang iyong Benepisyo) ✅ Find Your Tribe: Agad na kumonekta sa mga taong kapareho mo ng Asian heritage at values. ✅ Real Conversations: Hindi maingay na club. Relaxed na vibe para sa totoong kwentuhan. ✅ Safe & Chill: Ang iyong "Third Place" sa kalagitnaan ng linggo para mag-relax. ⚡ PARA KANINO ITO? Ang event na ito ay eksklusibo para sa mga taong may Asian background. Global Asians: Nakatira, nagtatrabaho, o nag-aaral sa ibang bansa. Cross-Cultural: Returnees, TCKs, o Mixed Heritage. (Ginawa namin ang space na ito para maibahagi ang aming shared experiences. Salamat sa pagrespeto nito.) 📍 KAILAN AT SAAN 🗓 Petsa: Tuwing ika-3 Miyerkules ng buwan ⏰ Oras: Mula 6:00 pm 📍 Venue: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD) 🚪 Entrance: Pumasok sa Little Lonsdale St lamang (Walang entry mula sa loob ng Melbourne Central). 💰 Entry: Bumili ng 1 Drink sa bar O Magbayad ng $3 sa pinto. 🚨 PAANO SUMALI (Mandatory) 1. KAILANGAN mong mag-RSVP sa page na ito. MAHIGPIT NA PATAKARAN: Walang RSVP = Hindi Makakapasok. Tinitingnan namin ang listahan sa pinto. 2. I-follow ang Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎁 VIP ACCESS (Founding Members) Sumali sa VIP list para sa early access sa aming official app & special party invites. 👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ⚠️ HOUSE RULES (Zero Tolerance) Para maprotektahan ang aming safe environment, mahigpit naming ipinagbabawal: 🚫 Solicitation: Bawal ang MLM, business recruitment, o poaching. 🚫 Harassment: Bawal ang pambabastos o creepy behavior. Ang mga lalabag ay tatanggalin agad. 🌏 ANG AMING BISYON "Connecting Asia & The World" 🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Members) 🌏 2026 Expansion: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu. ⚠️ MAHALAGA ID Required: Passport o Driver’s License (18+). Student IDs: HINDI tinatanggap. 👥 Ang iyong Host: 🎤 David Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne 🥂 Mencari komuniti anda di Melbourne? Selamat Datang ke Lounge Asia — Sosial premier eksklusif untuk Global Asians. ⚡ KENAPA SERTAI? (Manfaat Anda) ✅ Cari Geng Anda: Berhubung segera dengan orang yang berkongsi warisan & nilai Asia anda. ✅ Perbualan Sebenar: Bukan muzik kelab yang bising. Suasana santai untuk borak sebenar. ✅ Selamat & Santai: "Tempat Ketiga" anda pada pertengahan minggu untuk berehat. ⚡ UNTUK SIAPA? Acara ini adalah eksklusif untuk mereka yang berlatarbelakangkan Asia. Global Asians: Tinggal, bekerja, atau belajar di luar negara. Silang Budaya: Mereka yang kembali, TCK, atau Warisan Campuran. (Kami menyediakan ruang ini untuk berkongsi pengalaman bersama. Terima kasih kerana menghormatinya.) 📍 BILA & DI MANA 🗓 Tarikh: Setiap Rabu ke-3 setiap bulan ⏰ Masa: Dari 6:00 pm 📍 Lokasi: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD) 🚪 Pintu Masuk: Sila masuk melalui Little Lonsdale St sahaja (Tiada laluan masuk dari dalam Melbourne Central). 💰 Masuk: Beli 1 Minuman dari bar ATAU Bayar $3 di pintu. 🚨 CARA MENYERTAI (Wajib) 1. Anda MESTI RSVP di halaman ini. POLISI KETAT: Tiada RSVP = Tiada Masuk. Kami semak senarai di pintu. 2. Ikuti Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎁 AKSES VIP (Ahli Pengasas) Sertai senarai VIP untuk akses awal ke aplikasi rasmi kami & jemputan parti khas. 👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ⚠️ PERATURAN RUMAH (Toleransi Sifar) Untuk melindungi persekitaran selamat kami, kami melarang keras: 🚫 Solicitation: Tiada MLM, perekrutan perniagaan, atau curi tenaga kerja. 🚫 Gangguan: Tiada gangguan seksual atau kelakuan yang tidak menyenangkan. Pelanggar akan dikeluarkan serta-merta. 🌏 VISI KAMI "Connecting Asia & The World" 🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Ahli) 🌏 Pengembangan 2026: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu. ⚠️ PENTING ID Diperlukan: Pasport atau Lesen Memandu (18+). ID Pelajar: TIDAK diterima. 👥 Hos Anda: 🎤 David

**📣IMPORTANT📣:** registrations are essential! Attendees that have not registered will be charged $5 to enter. For FREE entry, get your membership below: [https://bit.ly/LanguageExchangeMembership-FluentFast](https://bit.ly/LanguageExchangeMembership-FluentFast) **== Find someone to practice with before the event ==** (Optional:) post the language you're learning (and teaching language) in the comments so the right people can connect with you. E.g. a comment like: "#learnFrench #teachEnglish seeyou all soon :-)". **Overview:** Every week, over 150 people from 23+ countries meet at out language exchange to practice a new language and make new friends over a beer.🍻 The first thing you will notice when you go to New To Melbourne is the great community atmosphere; people in our group are friendly and helpful and always welcoming of new group members. I hope you can bring a friend and join us for some language practice :-) Our language exchange is free and runs every We3ednesday night, there's cheap food & drinks if you arrive at 6pm and want some dinner ;-)🍻🍟 **If you want to attend:** Event cost: **FREE**! (you must register for free entry: [https://bit.ly/LanguageExchangeMembership-FluentFast](https://bit.ly/LanguageExchangeMembership-FluentFast)) **First Time? / What is a language exchange?** If you've never been to a language exchange (many people haven't) we wrote an article for first timers (based on our 8+ years of running language exchanges). It's a comprehensive article and well worth reading: [https://bit.ly/firstTimeAtTheLanguageExchange](https://bit.ly/firstTimeAtTheLanguageExchange) **===== EVENT FORMAT =====** When you arrive, you receive a badge with your native language and the languages you would like to learn. Place them on your chest with your native language on the right and other languages you are learning on the left. Then go meet people and exchange languages! What to bring: Pen and Paper and good vibes! Age Group: 18+ **===== FREE BEER AND PIZZA FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! =====** We're looking for friendly volunteers who want to help out and welcome newcomers to the group. We provide free beer/drinks and food (pizza wedges etc) and a friendly team of other volunteers to hang out with. If it's your first time at the event, you're welcome to applt - our volunteers are often newcomers too :-) To find out more about volunteering at our language exchange, please see the link below: [https://bit.ly/NTM-Lang-Exchange-volunteering](https://bit.ly/NTM-Lang-Exchange-volunteering) **===== Group Rules =====** We pride ourselves on running events where people feel safe and open to making new friends. To protect our group members, we have several rules in place: 1\. This is \*not\* a dating group\, please do not ask for people's numbers / socials\. Contact them via the meetup\.com private chat if you want to get in touch\. 2\. Please do not advertise other groups / events / tours on this page or to this groups attendees during / after events\. 3\. Please do not advertise products and services \(e\.g\. MLM / mentorship\)\. Please do not ask our attendees to complete surveys\. 4\. Please do not add people to wechat / whatsapp groups\. By join our group or attending our events, you agree to these rules. If you attend an event and someone is breaking these rules, you can speak to the host if you wish. **===== MENU🍔 =====** The management gave us a special menu with some cheap eats :-)🍟 This section will be updated soon. **===== NEW TO MELBOURNE! =====** This event is run by New to Melbourne! We run fun and affordable event for people mostly between 18-35 including: international students, backpackers and even some locals :-) You can find all our upcoming social events and tours here: [https://bit.ly/FF-Free-language-exchange](https://bit.ly/FF-Free-language-exchange) See you soon! :-)

This course, facilitated by Wendy Dixon, explores the concepts and exercises in Wallace Slater’s book *A Simplified Course of Raja Yoga*, which follows the Yoga Sutras or Aphorisms of Patanjali. We meet online every Wednesday night and follow the 10-lesson structure created by Slater, allowing a month for each lesson. We will thoroughly explore each step, with time for discussion and practice. Each session contains material on one or more of the eight limbs of yoga, so named by Patanjali - self-restraint (yama), self-discipline (niyama), posture (āsana), control of breath (prānayāma), control of the sense (pratyāhāra), concentration (dhāranā), meditation (dhyāna) and contemplation (samādhi). Additional material is sourced from I. K. Taimni, Swami Vivekananda, H. P. Blavatsky and contemporary Raja Yoga books. We begin and close each session with sitting meditations. **This is an ongoing course that you can join at any time.** **COURSE LINK** Please click on this link to join: [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86376822389](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86376822389) Meeting ID: 863 7682 2389 Passcode: 251130 **Admission by Donation:** A suggested donation of $5 or more per session assists Blavatsky Lodge to continue to offer online Theosophical courses. Please donate via PayPal here: [https://tinyurl.com/blavatskylodgedonation](https://tinyurl.com/blavatskylodgedonation) or email info@tssydney.org.au for other payment options. The course is run by **Wendy Dixon**, a National Lecturer for the Theosophical Society in Australia. She has been a member of the Theosophical Society for over 53 years, attending the youth group for at least 4 years prior to joining the TS at the age of 16 years. The works of Blavatsky, Hodson, Krishnamurti, Taimni, Besant, Leadbeater and the Dalai Lama are the cornerstone of her ever-continuing studies.

Join us for our casual conversation and good vibes where you can be inspired by stories and backgrounds different from your own. You'll find a blend of creatives, professionals, foodies, and everything in between. A welcome drink awaits you. We aim to create a space where everyone feels seen and heard. No experience needed, just come as you are and have a good time.

[Merri-bek Tech](https://www.merri-bek.tech/), a group in the inner northern suburbs of Naarm (Melbourne), invites everyone involved interested in tinkering with grass-roots technologies in support of a **Sustainable**, **Resilient** and **Just** future - to join us for the **Naarm Solarpunk Meetup**. Following on from our workshop in March we will be doing some hands-on hacking as well as welcoming everyone who wants to talk further about getting involved in the group or finding out more about positive, grassroots tech futures. On the night we will be doing, * Merri-tek LoRes Node install and setup, support and general questions * Raspberry Pi setups * Linux OS installs * Your sustainable, resilient and/or just project :) MBT members will also be ready to talk further about what we do, what we hope to do and how you can join in. **About the Naarm Solarpunk group** Some of us are technologists, and will be showing off software or hardware projects, and others are more interested in community organizing, responding to the climate crisis, or building local resilience. Whatever your area of interest, or your level of skill, you're absolutely welcome to dive in. At the meetups we'll have a show-and-tell time for any projects that you're working on, as well as occasional short presentations. The space will be hosted by volunteers, and we'll actively work towards inclusion through applying a [code of conduct](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct/). Merri-bek Tech has some projects that you might be interested in updates from, including our attempt to build P2P mesh network based community hosting on Raspberry Pis, and our project to run a local fediverse social network. We aspire to keep this meetup **Solarpunk** as fuck. We support the hackers, tinkerers and makers and misfits. There are plenty of other spaces for big corporate green tech, so bring your hobby project, not your day job, unless that job is firmly rooted in the solidarity economy. We are not value neutral. We'll start with Merri-bek Tech's [values](https://www.merri-bek.tech/about/values/) and [principles](https://www.merri-bek.tech/about/principles/), and build from there together. In particular, in the context of ongoing genocide, we will ask you to leave if you're associated in any way with the weapons industry. This meetup will be hosted on the stolen, unceeded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. **Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.** Image alt text (honestly meetup, get your shit together): The image is a illustration of a future, sustainable city. There is human-scale, green tech, repair shops and urban gardens.

Presented By Wendy Dixon of the Sydney Blavatsky Lodge **ONLINE COURSE:** Introduction to Theosophy runs yearly for 10 months from 5th February to 19th November on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month. Our core text is Theosophy: An Introductory Study Course, 4th Edition by John Algeo. It can be downloaded for free from the URL: [https://theosophy.world/sites/default/files/studyguides/[theosophyintro.pdf](http://theosophyintro.pdf)](https://theosophy.world/sites/default/files/studyguides/[theosophyintro.pdf](http://theosophyintro.pdf)) Additional material is provided with slides that are shared after each class via Mailchimp emails. The sessions are all run with questions answered throughout. While it is preferable to attend the whole year, participants are welcome to join at any time - everything is run in monthly modules. **PROGRAM** **February:** What is Theosophy - Fundamental Concepts of Theosophy **March:** Ancient Wisdom in the Modern World/Universal Brotherhood - History of TS/Brotherhood and the Path **April:** Human Beings and Our Bodies (Etheric, Astral, Mental, Causal) **May:** Life after Death - Withdrawal from the Bodies and Devachan **June:** Reincarnation **July:** Karma **August:** The Power of Thought/The Question of Evil - Understanding how we continue to create the world around us **September:** The Plan and Purpose of Life Part One - Evolution, 3 waves of Evolution, Individualisation **October:** The Plan and Purpose of Life Part Two - Human Evolution, Seven Rays **November:** The Rise and Fall of Civilisations - Root Races **COURSE LINK** Please click on this link to join: [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88329727054](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88329727054) Meeting ID: 883 2972 7054 Passcode: 840346 Admission by Donation: A suggested donation of $5 or more per session assists Blavatsky Lodge to offer online Theosophical courses. Please donate via PayPal here: [https://tinyurl.com/lodgeonlinecourses](https://tinyurl.com/lodgeonlinecourses) or email [info@tssydney.org.au](mailto:info@tssydney.org.au) for other payment options.

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Join us every first and third Saturday of the month to learn about Theosophical principles and how we may apply them to our lives. From its inception in 1875, the Theosophical Society encouraged study of the Ageless Wisdom to discover enduring religious Truth and to make Brotherhood a living reality in the world. *“For real Theosophy IS ALTRUISM, and we cannot repeat it too often. It is brotherly love, mutual help, unswerving devotion to Truth.”* HP Blavatsky, Our Cycle and The Next, 1889. *The mission of the Theosophical Society is to serve humanity by cultivating an ever-deepening understanding and realization of the Ageless Wisdom, spiritual Self-transformation and the Unity of all life.* Resolution passed by the General Council of The Theosophical Society in 1924. According to these principles, a theosophic life is not just theoretical, but must also be practical, indeed must be a life of service. Amid the noise and conflict of the modern world, what might be our role, as individuals and as a Theosophical Society? Through a range of books and Theosophical pamphlets, we will look to both exoteric, widespread social principles and to more esoteric, spiritual principles for discussion and guidance.

TO MAINTAIN A GENDER BALANCE ALL MALES MUST ATTEND WITH A FEMALE FRIEND, NO EXCEPTIONS. All females are welcome to attend alone but encouraged to attend with a female friend too for free drinks and food! MUST TAP “ATTEND” and include all guests. UNLIKE other meetups which are overwhelmingly male dominant, we provide ONLY gender balanced events where females also have a chance to meet other females, not only men. WE ARE COMMITTED TO EQUAL GENDER REPRESENTATION IN THE IT INDUSTRY. 8PM EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY (LAST ENTRY STRICTLY 8.30PM) AT 215 QUEEN’S

Join Theosophist Margaret Harris, PhD, in her continuing series of discussions, digging deeper into Astrology every Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm WHO AM I? It is not the fear of God' which is 'the beginning of wisdom' but the knowledge of SELF which is Wisdom Itself .. MAN KNOW THYSELF" (Blavatsky,1901, p.15, Studies in Occultism) KNOW THYSELF In this supportive weekly group, through an Astrological lens and connecting with our own birth maps, we explore books that can help us explore paths towards our spiritual unfoldment. Through a variety of texts, from both Theosophists and Astrologers, we look at the energetic connections we have with the heavens and how they can assist us as we journey from our personality selves to our spiritual selves. Various knowledges from participants are also welcomed and encouraged as we continue to work with the 3rd object of the Theosophical Society: "To investigate unexplained laws of Nature and the powers latent in the human being" The Society is a registered charity and these events are free, but donations are welcome.

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

Mental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it? How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp. This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

**Let’s have lunch and have some extra fun! Bring your favorite game! 🥳**

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

Let’s get together for a relaxed Saturday brunch! This will be the very first event for our group. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends, get out more, or just enjoy good conversation over brunch, this is the perfect place to start. We’ll be meeting at The Goat Gahanna for great food, drinks, and a welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere.

It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!