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Dinner & Board Games Fortnightly CBD (We Play Board Games Melbourne)
Dinner & Board Games Fortnightly CBD (We Play Board Games Melbourne)
Hi everyone, Stella & Tarrant here ๐Ÿ˜ƒ It's board game and dinner time every 2nd Wednesdays! Everyone's welcome, new or experienced board gamer. Let's play board games together, meet new friends if you want, and also supporting local restaurant buying their food and drink, coz the event is free. ๐๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐‘๐’๐•๐, ๐œ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ข๐Ÿ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐œ๐š๐ง'๐ญ ๐ ๐จ ๐ฌ๐จ ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐š๐, ๐œ๐จ๐ณ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ Meetup will be in the separate room at the back of their venue! ๐—ง๐—œ๐— ๐—˜: 6pm - 10pm (but the pub is open till later if you want to stay around) ๐—ช๐—›๐—”๐—ง ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—–๐—ง: Meetup for dinner & drink while playing board games. Here's a one page PDF document explaining how it works - https://loom.ly/hTHo2cM. Basically, find some friends or make some new ones. ๐—•๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ก๐—š: Bring your own games or play our growing board games library, teach others or join others games. We have flag system to help you find people to play with you. Here is the list of our growing games library, categories and with short description - https://loom.ly/fOKuaM4 ๐—™๐—˜๐—˜: Zero. Nada. It's a casual get together, we're helping facilitating the meetup. All I asked is to please order food & drink from the venue, don't bring your own food and eat there, as the venue is a pub, they are providing the venue for free So please help local business ๐Ÿ˜ƒ ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—š๐—”๐—ก๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—˜: Feel free to post in the comment if you have games you want to bring and teach others, try to organise people to play. Or if you want to join other people's game. We have a group via Aftergame (app/website) where you can organise a game as well here - https://aftergame.app/groups/we-play-board-games-melbourne-meetup-by-meeple-university-1386 ๐—›๐—ข๐—ช ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—š๐—˜๐—ง ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜: Melbourne Central, level 3. Melbourne Central station underneath. There are various public carpark Wilson 300 LaTrobe and Secure Parking in the city. Or the Wilson carpark under Melbourne Central, entry is a set price after 5pm (at the time of writing). And then plenty of public transport in the city ๐Ÿ™‚ To connect more to fellow board gamers, you can join the Facebook group that started the event here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/WePlayBoardGames Thank you and hope to see you all then! Stella & Tarrant
Hong Kong Mahjong at Marchรฉ Board Game Cafe
Hong Kong Mahjong at Marchรฉ Board Game Cafe
Players of all skill levels are welcome to join us at Marchรฉ Board Games Cafe in the CBD for a casual night of mahjong - Right in the CBD. We'll start around 6:00pm till we all need to go home :) Our typical session concludes usually around 10:00pm. Please change your RSVP to not going if you're no longer able to attend, 24 hours prior the event. For those that have a record of non attendance without communicating, you will be moved to the waiting list for future events and be contacted directly to confirm that you indeed intend to turn up, at which you will be allotted a spot subject to availability. For more details on the rules of the game, please refer to: http://mahjongtime.com/hong-kong-mahjong-rules.html Marche has been kind enough to offer us a deal to play in their cafe. **โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†โ‹† Cost โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†โ‹†** Attendees who have registered for the event on Meetup can play at discounted rates, with the following payments to be made: * **$6 in total per sessionโ€ to cover cafe costs. Payment of $6 should be made to Marche at the front counter upon notification to the staff member that you are here for the scheduled meetup. There is now no minimum spend on items at the cafe as there were before. The cafes menu can be found here https://mbgcafe.com.au/menu.pdf .
๐Ÿ’ƒ Wednesday 6 PM | Free Salsa Class for Beginners โ€” Melbourne CBD! ๐Ÿ•บ
๐Ÿ’ƒ Wednesday 6 PM | Free Salsa Class for Beginners โ€” Melbourne CBD! ๐Ÿ•บ
Spice up your Wednesday night with a **FREE Salsa class** at **600 Little Collins St, Melbourne**! No experience or partner needed โ€” just show up, and weโ€™ll teach you everything from the first step to your first spin. Youโ€™ll laugh, move, and meet a great mix of new people who are all starting just like you. โœจ **Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll get:** * Step-by-step basics that anyone can learn * Fun, relaxed environment with great music * Meet new friends and feel amazing doing it! ๐Ÿ“ **Location:** The Salsa Foundation โ€” 600 Little Collins St, Melbourne ๐Ÿ•• **Time:** Wednesday 6 PM (arrive 5โ€“10 mins early to check in) ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ **Cost:** FREE โ€” bookings are essential (spots fill fast!)
FREE Meditation: Discover New Dimension, Melbourne CBD, Wednesdays
FREE Meditation: Discover New Dimension, Melbourne CBD, Wednesdays
**Recharge Your Soul โ€“ Join Our Absolutely Free Guided Meditation** Feel like hitting pause on the chaos of everyday life? Join us for a powerful, in-person meditation session where calm meets connection. This isnโ€™t just meditationโ€”itโ€™s a collective experience of peace, presence, and inner alignment. When we meditate together, something beautiful happens: we rise higher, feel deeper, and tap into the energy that connects us all. What to expect: โ€ข A peaceful space to disconnect from the digital and reconnect with yourself โ€ข A warm, welcoming group of like-minded souls โ€ข Guided meditation suitable for all levels โ€ข The kind of inner stillness that lasts long after you leave Come a few minutes early to settle in and meet others. Youโ€™ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected. Itโ€™s free, but space is limitedโ€”RSVP now and bring a friend! Letโ€™s meet, breathe, and rise. Together.
Wednesday Night Chill Run
Wednesday Night Chill Run
Let's have fun while watching the night view with our friends! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธTraining menu๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Every Wednesday 6:00p.m~ Fed Square Assembly ใ€https://maps.app.goo.gl/zmPQ6U533pUDcNSA9?g_st=icใ€‘ If you have luggage, please consider using the lockers at the station. ๐Ÿ’ฅ40~60 min Jog+Walk Pace: Easy pace, suitable for beginners. If you got tired, let's walk together. ใ€scheduleใ€‘ 6:00 p.m Gathering 6:10 p.m Start 7:00 p.m End of training Challengers we are waiting for you ๐Ÿ˜Š
CLOSED FOR XMAS BREAK - NO BRUNSWICK CUBAN SALSA & RUEDA CLASSES
CLOSED FOR XMAS BREAK - NO BRUNSWICK CUBAN SALSA & RUEDA CLASSES
\* PLEASE NOTE: **THE BRUNSWICK CLASSES ARE NOW CLOSED** **FOR THE CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR BREAK** **\- THE 2026 BRUNSWICK CLASS DATE WILL BE** **CONFIRMED IN THE NEW YEAR** Thank you for all your support and we look forward to seeing you all in the new year. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year!
Event Organizers Wanted!
Event Organizers Wanted!
Care to organize something? Step up as event organizer. Please RSVP yes here and you will be contacted via meetup/

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Happy songs! (in-person ukulele session)
Happy songs! (in-person ukulele session)
Happy 2026, everyone! The happy playlist includes: I Feel Good - James Brown Shiny Happy People - REM If It Makes You Happy - Sheryl Crow Happy - Pharrell Williams Happy Together - The Turtles Happy Days TV theme Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake Don't Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin Say Geronimo - Sheppard and lots more! What to bring Please bring your own ukulele. If you can't find one in time, I have three spare ukuleles that you can borrow for this meetup. You can reserve them by leaving a comment in the comments section below. You can bring snacks/food to the venue and the bar will be open. A wide range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at very reasonable prices. The session is free but there is a donation box if you like our sessions and want to contribute to our operating expenses. Meeting place Venue will be the Flemington-Kensington RSL, 25-27 Rankins Road, Kensington, VIC 3031. How to Get There Train - From the city, catch a Craigieburn Line train and get off at Newmarket Station, which is 3 stops from Southern Cross Station or 2 stops from North Melbourne. Exit the station, walk 200 metres to Racecourse Road. Head east (away from the station) along Racecourse Road for 250 metres. Then turn right into Rankins Road. The RSL is about 100 metres down Rankins Road, on your left. Tram - The No. 57 tram from the city to West Maribyrnong stops about 200 metres away from the RSL. Get off at stop 25 (Wellington St & Racecourse Rd). Head east along Racecourse Rd and turn right into Rankins Road. Driving - Park along Rankins Road or Parsons Street (around the corner). If you park along Rankins Road outside the RSL, there is a 2-hour limit. But if you park further down Rankins Road (one block further), there is no limit. How we conduct our sessions For the first 30 minutes we usually play very easy songs which are suitable for beginners (even complete beginners), and serve as a warm-up for more experienced players. Beginners, try to attend this part of the session, it's the most important bit for you! The next 30 minutes is usually devoted to learning new songs, according to the theme of week. There will be a 15-minute break in the middle and the last 45 minutes is spent playing songs that participants pick from a list. Important If you are late, please use the meetup app to send messages to me. If you can't attend at the last minute, please change your RSVP or send a message. cheers, Fi Like our Facebook page: [https://www.facebook.com/melbourneukulelecommunity/](https://www.facebook.com/melbourneukulelecommunity/)
โค๏ธ Speed Dating for 34-55yrs - 12 Fast Dates
โค๏ธ Speed Dating for 34-55yrs - 12 Fast Dates
**Single? ๐Ÿ’”** **Over Dating Apps?** **Instantly Get The Dates!** **Meet Someone Today** โค . . **Book Through Link to Participate** ๐Ÿ‘‡ [https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne/event-34-55yrs-10-january/](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne/event-34-55yrs-10-january/) . . **Want To Meet Someone?** All your friends in relationships? Are you better at talking in person? . . **Get 10 Fun Dates in 1 Night** Easily Meet New People Find someone to share your life โ™ฅ Popular with professionals & everyday people . . **In Person Meetup๐Ÿ”ฅ** Easily chat one on one See what they're like Be introduced up to 12 singles . . **Simply Book & Turn Up** Our Host Introduces You And pairs you on a new date every 6mins No pressure simply say hi ๐Ÿ‘‹ . . **Click below to Be Matched (limited places)** [https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne/event-34-55yrs-10-january/](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne/event-34-55yrs-10-january/) . . **Host Rotates the Guys** ๐ŸงŠ Not approaching strangers Get paired & meet each other So there's no fear of rejection . . **Be Automatically Matched** With a new date every 6mins No swiping, no messing around Instantly meet, chat in person, repeat โœ… . . **Just Fun 6min Dates** So there's no pressure Message your favorites after the event Find friends, connection & romance . . **Equally Booked Ratios 50:50** (we advertise everywhere not just on Meetup) There's plenty of people to meet 50-80 attendees at each event! Most book early, so don't miss out . . **If It's Your First Time?** We're all in the same boat โ›ต Simply book & turn up, it's easy Most come alone, or bring a friend . . **Must click below to Attend (limited places)** [https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne/event-34-55yrs-10-january/](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne/event-34-55yrs-10-january/) โฌ…๏ธ . . **Still Unsure? ๐Ÿ˜•** We Get It... Why not take a chance? You meet around 12 singles Eventually you'll find someone . . **It's Okay to Feel Nervous** It's easy once the first chat starts Worst case, you'll make new friends . . **You Enjoy Fun Chats ๐Ÿ”ฅ** Builds Confidence Meeting People They're only one 6min chat away... Book now & find your someone today . . **Find Real Connections** Have Plans for Your Weekends Actually meet without 1 million DMs Makes friends & builds your social circle โ™ฅ . . **Most Book Early, Don't Miss Out** Balanced ratios means limited places Venues have fixed capacity - not endless . . **What Are You Waiting For?** Most book early, so don't miss out Must book through Link to attend Book now and find your someone today . . **View all Melbourne events below** ๐Ÿ‘‡ [https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne/](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne/)
Turn Anxiety Into Happiness!
Turn Anxiety Into Happiness!
Turn Anxiety into Happiness! Become your natural self again. Discover the drug-free way to a healthy mind. This educational talk is based on the book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by New York Times bestseller author L. Ron Hubbard. Dianetics is an exact science of the mind. In this educational talk you will learn about the hidden source of all irrational thoughts and behavior as well as unwanted emotions (anxiety, fear, suppression, and apathy) and how to handle them forever. Free entry and free parking. Please send messages to host if you have any question.
Saturday morning coffee and walk - Coburg Lake
Saturday morning coffee and walk - Coburg Lake
Meet new people, get into the outdoors, enjoy a conversation, grab a hot drink and letโ€™s go for a walk around Coburg Lake! Wonderful way to start a Saturday morning ๐Ÿ˜Š We will firstly meet at 9:30am at The Boot Factory cafe. There will be time to order a hot drink, meet and greet then will head to nearby Coburg Lake for walk. Weโ€™ve discovered some lovely community gardens in our recent walks. Walk should go for 45-60 mins. Feel free to walk as much or as little as you like. Will make our way back to Boot Factory. Please RSVP if youโ€™d like to join in. This is a FREE event.
Fitz Curry Cafe...
Fitz Curry Cafe...
Jan 10 | Kismetrix Singles Community Walk (Age 20-35) โ€” Albert Park Lake
Jan 10 | Kismetrix Singles Community Walk (Age 20-35) โ€” Albert Park Lake
## **Kismetrix Community Walk โ€” Albert Park Lake Loop (Ages 20โ€“35)** [Register Here](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/jan-10-kismetrix-singles-community-walk-age-20-35-albert-park-lake-tickets-1979681489627?aff=oddtdtcreator) ๐Ÿ“… **Saturday 10 January 2026** โฐ **Meet at 10:00 AM** ๐Ÿ“ **Albert Park Lake โ€“ BoatShed Cafรฉ** ๐Ÿ‘ฅ **Led by Kismetrix Volunteer Hosts** Looking to meet like-minded young singles in a relaxed, beautiful setting? Join us for our **Kismetrix Community Walk around Albert Park Lake** โ€” a scenic waterside loop perfect for meaningful conversations, fresh air, and genuine new connections. ### ๐ŸŒฟ **What to Expect** This walk is designed for **ages 20โ€“35** who want real conversations without the pressure of bars or loud events. Youโ€™ll enjoy a **flat, easy 5 km lakeside loop**, gorgeous water views, and a series of **guided connection stops** where weโ€™ll rotate small groups so you can meet different people naturally along the way. ### ๐Ÿ’ฌ **For the Social & the Curious** This event is perfect if you: * Are new to Melbourne (or returning!) * Enjoy walks, fresh air, and beautiful scenery * Want to meet other young singles in a relaxed, low-pressure way * Are open to friendship, community, or maybe even something more Come with an open heart and a willingness to chat โ€” the vibe is warm, friendly, and welcoming. ### ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ **Schedule** * **10:00 AM** โ€” Meet & check-in at BoatShed Cafรฉ * Guided rotation stops around the lake * **Approx. 12:00โ€“12:15 PM** โ€” Finish back near BoatShed Cafรฉ ### ๐Ÿงก Led by Our Volunteer Hosts Our Kismetrix volunteers will guide the group, help with rotations, and make sure everyone feels included. ### ๐ŸŒค๏ธ What to Bring * Comfortable walking shoes * Water bottle * Hat/sunscreen * Light snacks if youโ€™d like ### **๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ [Tickets & Community Support](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/jan-10-kismetrix-singles-community-walk-age-20-35-albert-park-lake-tickets-1979681489627?aff=oddtdtcreator)** This event is free to join, and optional donations are greatly appreciated to support the Kismetrix community. While many of our curated events are ticketed, this walk is part of our open community series. Optional contributions help us sustain and grow these initiatives for everyone to enjoy โ€” allowing Kismetrix to continue creating genuine, accessible spaces for real human connection. ## ๐Ÿงก **Hosted by:** **Kismetrix \| True Connection** Because real love starts with real connection. ## **๐Ÿ”— Stay Connected with Kismetrix \| True Connection** Love this event? We run a variety of experiences to help people meet and connect in meaningful ways. ๐Ÿ“ง **s[ocial@kismetrix.com.au](mailto:ocial@kismetrix.com.au "mailto:ocial@kismetrix.com.au")** ๐ŸŒ **[www.kismetrix.com.au](http://www.kismetrix.com.au "http://www.kismetrix.com.au")** ๐Ÿ“ฑ Follow us on **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/ "https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/"), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559826808523 "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559826808523") & [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/kismetrix-singles-events-84848288353 "https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/kismetrix-singles-events-84848288353")** ๐Ÿค Collaborations: **[collabs@kismetrix.com.au](mailto:collabs@kismetrix.com.au "mailto:collabs@kismetrix.com.au")** ๐Ÿ“„ **Important Notice:** By registering for this event\, you confirm that you have read and agree to Kismetrix \| True Connectionโ€™s[ Terms & Conditions](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/terms-and-conditions-2/ "https://www.kismetrix.com.au/terms-and-conditions-2/"),[ Privacy Policy](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/privacy-policy/ "https://www.kismetrix.com.au/privacy-policy/"),[ Disclaimer](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/disclaimer/ "https://www.kismetrix.com.au/disclaimer/") and [Code of Conduct](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/code-of-conduct/ "https://www.kismetrix.com.au/code-of-conduct/"). This is a **donation-supported, volunteer-led outdoor community walk**. Volunteer hosts are not employees, guides, or trained professionals. By attending, you acknowledge that you participate **at your own risk**, are responsible for your personal safety, and should assess your own fitness and suitability for the activity. Kismetrix and its volunteers are not liable for any injuries, incidents, losses, or damages that may occur during this activity. **Donations are voluntary and non-refundable.** Other Kismetrix events may have different refund conditions as outlined in their individual descriptions.
Summer social cycle. 30km Capital city trail. Start/End at Skyline Ferris wheel
Summer social cycle. 30km Capital city trail. Start/End at Skyline Ferris wheel
**๐Ÿšฒ Eat Drink Dance Melbourne โ€“ Summer Social Cycle!** Saturday 3 January โ€ข 10.30 AM โ€“ approx. 2:00 PM Please be at the Ferris wheel at 10.15 AM. We will leave by 10.30 AM **Meet & finish at:** Love Cafรฉ, South Wharf (next to the Skyline Ferris Wheel & Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre) Ready to roll into the new year with sunshine, good company, and Melbourneโ€™s most iconic cycling loop? Join us for a 30 km social ride around the Capital City Trailโ€”fun, flirty, relaxed, and absolutely not a race. Think of it as a moving summer hangout with wheels. **_### If you are considering coming on this event please ensure you read the group rules at the end_ ###** **๐ŸŒž What to Expect** - A chilled 3โ€‘hour ride with rest breaks every 30โ€“45 minutes - A friendly pace where conversation is encouraged and Lycraโ€‘hero energy is optional - Plenty of time to snack, hydrate, laugh, and enjoy the longโ€‘overdue warm weather (โ€ฆitโ€™s Melbourne, so fingers crossed) - A big scenic loop through the inner suburbs, leafy **riverside paths, and long stretches** along the Yarra - A gorgeous skyline moment on the return legโ€”one of the best views in the city **๐Ÿšด No Bike? No Problem** You can hire one just across the river at Blue Tongue Bikes in Batman Park. Easy. Feel free to bring an electric bike if you're lazy! ****๐Ÿšฒ** What to bring****** Bike, water, bike lock, helmet, fun and smiley ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐Ÿ˜‰ **โค๏ธ Start & Finish** Weโ€™ll meet at Love Cafรฉโ€”because where better to kick off a flirty summer ride than a place literally called Love? After the loop, weโ€™ll roll right back there to unwind, cool down, and enjoy a wellโ€‘earned drink together. **๐ŸŽ‰ Vibe Check** This is relaxed exercise, not a timeโ€‘trial. Itโ€™s about sunshine, connection, movement, and a little playful summer energy. Come for the ride, stay for the people. **Group Rules and Event Etiquette** **Fitness Requirements**: This should be a moderate level of difficulty for most riders. Please ensure you can walk between 3 and 4km/hr and 200m vertically in an hour. If riding a consistent pace of around 10 to 15km/hr is great. We usually walk or ride at a relaxed pace but people have time constraints and it's not fair for people in the group to wait around for extended periods for you to catch up. Please go on easier events with the group if you are unsure. **People who walk/ride very fast and prefer being by themselves** This is a group activity and I can't manage the group if it splits up, please consider going by yourself or joining a faster group. **If people have time constraints** Best to give yourself some wiggle room, Things rarely go to time due to various factors especially in big groups. If you have very specific time goals and constraints it's best not to come. **+++VERY IMPORTANT+++** **People who do a No - Show**. This is unfortunately too common for the small group events, especially when we have people in a wait list wanting to come on the event. Remove yourself from the going list 24 hours before the event starts to give people on the waitlist an opportunity. **If you do a No Show you will be removed and blocked from the group**. If you remove yourself from the event an hour or two before the event you may also be blocked and removed from the group as this gives very little time and opportunity for people on the waitlist to prepare and is inherently unfair to people on the waitlist. Please communicate with me if you do not want to be blocked and removed from the group. **People who turn up without registering** This is a major security concern, **DO NOT DO THIS**.You will be asked to leave the event unless you have made arrangements with me **PRIOR** to the event. **People who are late** You will be left behind and or removed and blocked from the group as a No-Show. It is your responsibility to communicate with the organiser if you think you will be late, otherwise you will be blocked and removed from the group. It is up to you to catch up and or attempt to communicate with me.

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Happy 8th Birthday, GOhio! @ Pins Mechanical!!! ๐ŸŽ‚ ๐ŸŽˆ ๐Ÿจ ๐ŸŽ ๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿง ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿฅณ ๐Ÿฐ ๐Ÿช… ๐Ÿ“…
Happy 8th Birthday, GOhio! @ Pins Mechanical!!! ๐ŸŽ‚ ๐ŸŽˆ ๐Ÿจ ๐ŸŽ ๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿง ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿฅณ ๐Ÿฐ ๐Ÿช… ๐Ÿ“…
*GOhio!* turns 8!! ๐Ÿฅณ Come celebrate with us at [Pins Mechanical](https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/easton)! ๐Ÿ˜„ **Summary** Pins Mechanical Co. is a social entertainment venue that combines old-school games like duckpin bowling, pinball, and other classic arcade and table games with craft cocktails, local beers, and punch. The vintage-industrial atmosphere is designed for playful, face-to-face gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, offering a casual and lively alternative to a typical bar. Pins' Easton location spans over 38,000 square feet, making it the largest in the United States. This massive entertainment venue features two floors, a mezzanine level with stadium seating, and three full-service bars. It offers 16 duckpin bowling lanes, two indoor bocce courts, and more than 60 classic and modern pinball and arcade games. For additional fun, the location is known for its two outdoor patios, an indoor slide, and an expanded patio pong setup. **Activities** As noted below, some machines take actual quarters. Pins has two change machines (one downstairs and one upstairs) that accept ones, fives, or tens (only), and return quarters (only). * *Duckpin Bowling* [Like Bowling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling) but with smaller balls, stubby pins, and no oil on the lanes. The cost is $9 per game per person. * *Pinball* [Who](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who)'s a [wizard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Wizard) on these [retro machines](https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15311)? At $1 per play, everyone! Takes quarters. * *Arcade* Play classics like Gorf, Pac-Man, Gorf, Donkey Kong, Gorf, Galaga, and Gorf! The best part is, there's Gorf! And all the arcade games are free! * *Patio Pong* The classic college party staple but bigger. Instead of tossing a ping pong ball into cups, you use a regular ball and oversized buckets. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Ping Pong* The most popular sport in China! They have two ping pong tables downstairs and two more ping pong tables upstairs. For those of you who have studied topological spaces and set theory, you will know this means they have four total ping pong tables. They have bubble gum dispensers with ping pong balls in them for 25ยข each. The dispensers take quarters. However, they also have racks where they store the ping pong paddles, and in these racks are slots for ping pong balls. It's not uncommon to see balls already here, so there's a chance you may be able to play ping pong for free if you want to. * *Hookie* You can't put your eye out! The safe alternative to darts: Hook thrown rings on a board. Outdoors on the upstairs patio, and free! * *Bocce* Like bowling, except thereโ€™s turf and a lot more balls. You can also knock your opponentโ€™s balls out of the way. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Foosball* Everyone loves [foosball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football)! 50ยข a game. Takes quarters. * *Giant Jenga* Stack massive wooden blocks into a tower, then take turns pulling out one block at a time without collapsing the tower. There are four of these sprinkled throughout the venue (two downstairs and two upstairs, with one on each patio), and they're all free! * *Skeeball* There are three skeeball machines on the first floor (near the Gorf machine!), and they're all free! * *Giant Connect Four* On the outdoor patio upstairs, and free! * *Bubble Hockey* This is upstairs. Up to four people can play at once, and it costs $1. Takes quarters. * *Cornhole* There are two cornhole lanes upstairs, and they're both free! * *Basketball* There are two basketball machines downstairs. They're tucked behind the downstairs bar, so they're not always obvious unless you go look for them. They're $2 per play, and they take quarters. * *NES and Sega Genesis video games* These are collections, downstairs (near the Gorf machine!), of video games that you can play for free! * *The Big Metal Indoor Slide* This large two-story slide is for kids, and certainly no adults would ride this. After all, it's not like it's free or anything. **Outdoor Patio** Pins at Easton actually has two outdoor patios. But for our purposes, only the upstairs one matters. See, it will be winter and likely cold. But their upstairs patio has multiple ceiling heaters and two massive gas fire pits that put out a ton of heat. Sitting out here may be a real option. As mentioned above, the upstairs outdoor patio has one of the venue's two Patio Pong setups, one of their multiple Giant Jengas, the Giant Connect Four, and Hookie. **Food** Pins doesn't serve food, but there's a [Mikey's Late Night Slice](https://www.latenightslice.com/) next door. This Mikey's is basically an extension of the Easton Pins; there's a large open doorway between both establishments. Mikey's has a fountain dispenser with Coke products. You can also get Coke and Diet Coke (but not Coke Zero, like you can at Mikey's) at the bars in Pins, but I think the quality of the soda pop from Mikey's fountain is better than that from the bar hoses Pins uses to dispense soft drinks. You are also quite allowed at Pins to either bring food in or order it in via your favorite delivery app. **Parking** I recommend parking in the [Worth Garage](https://eastontowncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parking-at-easton-updated-file-sept-25.pdf). It's literally right next door to Pins, and it's free as long as you park on Level 2 or above. They recently started charging people to park on Level 1, and you pay for parking on this level the same way you pay for street parking in Columbus, with the [ParkColumbus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkmobile.parkcolumbus&hl=en_US&pli=1) app. I've seen them enforce this by ticketing people's cars, but I don't know how they actually compel payment. The garage is not a public street that actual cops can write you tickets for parking illegally on. If you have an actual ticket from a cop that you don't pay, they can go so far as to issue a warrant for your arrest. But all Easton has, seemingly, is, "[Please pay our ticket](https://eastonpreferredpark.com/)." Still, in my ongoing efforts to eliminate needless stress and aggravation from my life, I just park above the first Level. The actual address of the garage is [4049 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4049+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388a86de3af559:0xc1dc8b4661fc834f!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11sgzjp4ml?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). However, your GPS is stupid. The actual entrances to the garage are on the cross steets Brighton Rose Way and Fenlon St, not Worth Ave. Just keep this in mind once you get to the garage. **Where we'll meet** I'll post in the comments where I am. People will obviously want to explore different areas of the venue over the course of the event (and there's a lot to explore), but please just let me know (as in, come find me) once you've arrived. **Peroration** Come on out and say hi! ๐Ÿ˜„
Cocoaheads
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: **Use AI to convert an old game into an iOS App** **John Endres** How I decided to learn AI tools in Xcode (Claude and ChatGPT) John is a long time iOS Developer. What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
How to Move on From the Past and Feel Happy
How to Move on From the Past and Feel Happy
In this local meeting, you will discover knowledge that you can use to get over the past. The key to improving your personal motivation, self-confidence, and happiness is to get over your painful memories. When you become free of your past, you will be free from stress, anger, anxiety and depression. Studies show that negative emotions can affect your health. By being free of negative emotions, believe it or not, you will most likely even look younger, feel more energetic, and become healthier! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is brought to you by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.
Intro to GitHub Copilot: Your AI Pair Programmer - Chris Steele
Intro to GitHub Copilot: Your AI Pair Programmer - Chris Steele
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, weโ€™ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. Weโ€™ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA
Friday Happy hour for the over 50 crowd at Dublinโ€™s Pint House
Friday Happy hour for the over 50 crowd at Dublinโ€™s Pint House
**Come anytime during 4-8. Stay as long as you want. No set time*** Itโ€™s a chance to meet people in our age group regardless if youโ€™re in your fifties, sixties or seventies! Retired or still working.
Pickleball.
Pickleball.
CHANGED to WEDNESDAYS COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available. I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you donโ€™t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them. Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.โ€ฉ Photos & or Video: by attending these events you acknowledge photos and or video may be taken and used on this and other platforms.
Christians in Tech - Meetup #26 @ Improving
Christians in Tech - Meetup #26 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growthโ€”both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)