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Join us for a free, face‑to‑face introductory workshop on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and learn practical tools to enhance mental resilience and psychological flexibility in the workplace. What will you get? • Foundations and principles of ACT • Core ACT pillars for better psychological flexibility • Practical ACT strategies for managing workplace stress and challenges 👨‍🏫 Speaker: Mr. Alvis Chiu, Counselling Psychologist 📅 Date: 9 April 2026 🕐 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM (Registration from 12:50 PM) 📍 Venue: 7/F Multi-function Room 1 & 2, Building 19W 🗣 Language: Cantonese 👥 Format: Face\-to\-face \| Limited to 20 seats 🎯 For: Incubatees, Incorporees and Tenants of Park / ACTP / HKSTP ✅ Free admission \| Registration required https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfayNFpa7MkfpBGLErBBVisZBaJ2sNLkU-jv_crI_0laEYqPA/viewform?pli=1 Please do not hesitate to contact Sophina Chan via phone 6779 9887 or sophinachan@actuwise.org

LSS Smart Fitness 律動班系列 Wanchai/Jordon $80/ 30-45min class ($200 /4-class) $100/ 1-hr class ($240 /4-class) **（No classes from May 10-19th)** Vibration x MFR 療癒律動 (Tue) (Relax, Muscle release & Facial massage) Vibration Fitness (Stretch & Strength) 健體律動 (Wed) Vibration x BellyFit 美型律動 (Thu) (Body Shape-up with Bellydance Technique Drills) Vibration x Yoga 律動瑜伽 (Fri/Sun) (Yoga Asana in vibration setting) 30-45 min per session. 每節課約 30-45 min https://eshop.cosway.com.hk/ First time FREE trial with any Cosway purchase receipt under introducer code : HK370579 憑任何以 HK370579 作介紹人的 Cosway (網購或門市)購物收據，可免費試上律動班系列一節

$20 for 2 hours

Join us for an Evening Art Session! 加入我們的晚間藝術時光! Take some time to relax and express yourself through art. This is a gentle, welcoming space where you can create, meet others, and feel at ease. 花些時間放鬆身心，透過藝術表達自我。這裡是溫馨而開放的空間，您可以在這裡創作、結識他人，並感到自在舒適。 🖌️ Details: 詳情： - Bring your own art materials; any medium is welcome. 請自備美術材料；任何媒材皆可。 - We will provide watercolor supplies for those who wish to use them. **Please let us know at least 1 day in advance.** 我們將提供水彩畫具，供有興趣者使用。請至少提前一天告知我們。 We hope to see you there. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level. 我們期待與您相會。無論經驗深淺，歡迎各位蒞臨。

"The ultimate goal of human actions is flourishing—a life spent pursuing what truly matters." — Aristotle **What does it mean to truly thrive?** Is it a feeling of inner peace amidst the chaos? A sense of purpose that guides your days? The joy of deep connection, or the quiet satisfaction of growth? This state of being—of "Flourishing"—is what we'll explore as the core of a life well-lived. This Curious Souls Cafe gathering is an invitation to explore this timeless question together. We'll not only touch on self-care but also dive into the deeper soil of human experience—the nutrients a person need to bloom. We'll share stories of what makes us feel most alive, discuss the barriers (both internal and external) that get in our way, and explore the practices—both ancient and modern—that help us cultivate a life of meaning, resilience, and joy. **Come with your curiosity. Let's explore the art of flourishing, together.** Inviting all who are... 🌱 Curious about what it means to live a life of purpose and vitality 💭 Reflecting on what "thriving" means to them, beyond just surviving ✨ Seeking inner resilience and grounding, even when facing challenges 🕊️ Interested in the wisdom traditions—from East to West—that point the way to a flourishing life 🤝 Believing that we grow best in community, sharing insights and inspiration 📅 Agenda / What You'll Experience 💬 Icebreaker Conversation Cards We will use virtual question cards designed to help people identify their own "path" to flourishing without labeling it. Here are some sample questions. * Describe a moment in the past month when you felt truly "alive" and engaged with life. What were you doing? * What is one personal "seed" of potential (a skill, a quality, a dream) you feel is currently waiting to grow? * Complete this sentence: "For me, a flourishing life has the fragrance of..." * What is one simple, daily ritual that makes you feel grounded and whole? * Where do you find your deepest sense of peace or connection? (e.g., in nature, in art, in silence, with certain people). From there, we’ll embark on a respectful, engaging, and meaningful conversation, celebrating the diversity of perspectives and ideas within the group. Note: * This session may involve virtual question cards accessed via a link or QR code. If you do not have a device (phone/tablet) to access these, please ask a facilitator for assistance; we have spare units available. * The exact format of the event may change depending on turnout according to [https://curioussouls.cafe/#how-to](https://curioussouls.cafe/#how-to) and other factors. 💬 Final Thoughts and Feedback Where time allows, in the final 10 minutes of the event, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the key insights, memorable moments, and takeaways from our discussions. This is a chance to distill the shared wisdom and leave with a deeper understanding of the topics we’ve explored together. After the event officially concludes, the group may choose to extend the session, depending on the group’s interest. Of course, you’re welcome to leave at any time that feels right for you. An anonymized summary will be shared for sessions where key insights are identified. After the meeting, our facilitators and participants may reflect on the discussion and contribute to a summary or collaborative workbook based on their notes and observations. Additionally, questions may be revisited in future sessions in an anonymized manner. To explore what our events are like, check out our official website at [https://curioussouls.cafe](https://curioussouls.cafe) 📍 Location City: Hong Kong Address: Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East Inside the shopping mall of Empire Centre, there is a large open area dedicated to a café. We will sit at a round table or sofa inside (near a Hang Seng ATM or 7-Eleven store). Please look for the big words "Curious Souls Café" on our table. If you take the MTR, the nearest station and exit will be East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit P1). From there, you can walk to Empire Centre, which is just a few minutes away. Google Maps link: [maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7) 🈚 Free of Charge While there is no charge to attend, we kindly encourage you to support the venue by purchasing a drink and/or any items from their menu. Note: This event is not affiliated with the restaurant, or any third-party names mentioned. ✨ What is Curious Souls Café? Welcome to [Curious Souls Café](https://curioussouls.cafe/about/)! 👋 Designed to nurture healthy curiosity and foster connections, this is a warm and friendly space for meaningful conversations. 😊 We invite you to join us for an experience filled with thought-provoking dialogue, meaningful connections, and personal growth. We look forward to meeting you at one of our events in the future!

**Total beginners** **welcome so come try!** A whole new movement, fitness & self defense cultural activity **outdoors!** Structured progressive practices for **Strength**, **Flexibility, Coordination, Balance** & **Self Defense** skills in a fun friendly group environment! Totally NOT what you expect, **serious cardio**, **whole body movement** & **practical!** You will really be surprised by what WE do but even more by what YOU can do! Nothing like what you imagine about Kung Fu, No screaming, No rigidness, No mysticism & No getting hit… but YES, definitely a fun workout with great people! **Curious?** To get an ideal of what class is like, hear instructor & hear student testimonials go to: [https://www.instagram.com/natural.style.kungfu](instagram.com/natural.style.kungfu) **FEE:** 1st time TRIAL fee only $100 HKD. Please RSVP here or Whatsapp me. Non-Resident $150 HKD. After trial 10 class package is $1500 HKD or $200 HKD single class. **WEAR:** Workout clothing, sports shoes & bring bottle of water! **WHEN:** Thursday 6:45pm NEW people. Please be on time, warm up very important for your 1st class! **WHERE:** Inside Kowloon Park. Meet at McDonalds across from Indoor Swimming Pool entrance, next to Sports Center. MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, or Austin. Link below: [Kowloon Park Swimming Pool](https://maps.apple.com/?address=22%20Austin%20Rd,%20Tsim%20Sha%20Tsui,%20Kowloon,%20Hong%20Kong%20SAR,%20China&auid=15054175802527892571&ll=22.301815,114.170365&lsp=9902&q=Kowloon%20Park%20Swimming%20Pool&_ext=CjIKBAgEEAUKBAgFEAMKBQgGEKcBCgQIChAACgQIUhADCgQIVRAQCgQIWRADCgUIpAEQARIkKSODum0jNjZAMWByPQiohFxAORGqqD1gZDZAQaw+9nwmkVxA&t=m) **WHY:** Out of shape? Gym BORING? Incredible friendly community? More? You want to exercise & have fun building strength, flexibility, coordination & self-defense skills while cultivating patience, focus, confidence & yes… discipline! **HOW:** To get in touch with me, Whatsapp .9420.0360. or email through Meetup. For more info about my art, please visit NaturalStyleKungfu.com. **\- Book a Private 1\-on\-1 Kungfu Class\!** Learn at your own pace & prepare for later group classes, choose the day & time suitable to you! Private Class in Kowloon Park: 1.5 Hours $500, other locations $900 **-**

大家好, 我們誠摯地邀請大家來參加我們的聚會。請大家各自帶一本最近閱讀的書 (中英文也可以, 我們建議文學)，分享您對這本書的想法和感受。這將是一個輕鬆愉快的環境，讓我們一起交流和啟發。 費用: 免費 聚會地址是：上環文咸西街44-46號903室 Whatsapp booking: 4449 0049 Website: https://midnightbliss-studio.com/ IG: midnight_bliss_studio 期待與大家見面。 祝好, Cultural Hub We sincerely invite you to our book club. Please bring a book you've recently read (in Chinese or English, it's fine but we prefer literature), and share your thoughts and feelings about it. This will be a relaxed and enjoyable environment for us to exchange ideas and inspire each other. Fee: Free RSVP Whatsapp booking: 4449 0049 Location: Suite 903, 44-46 Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan

此活動中不可進行任何商業銷售行為 因為在其他平臺也有發布，所以實際人數可能會比報名人數多 不進行簡單的閒聊，而是專注於深度對話，旨在提供能夠獲得知識並對您有所幫助的交流。 這裡可能有AI實踐者、心理學專家、哲學家、說故事的高手，或只是想聽故事的人。 我們將圍繞一個或多個主題進行辯論與學習，互相成長，共同進步，讓每一次交流都能助您提升與成長。 週日的深度討論，不管你想聊聊ai還是敘事學心理學還是哲學，不管你是否是這方面的新手還是老手，哪怕只是來聽聽，甚至想談談其他也可以 本聚會嚴格上不是專業討論，更像是深度聊天 時間：週日（4月12號）14：00 地點：（報名後會告知具體地點） 注意： 此活動有人數限制，活動過程中請保持友善，務必遵守相關法規，本活動及主辦單位不對參加會員安全負任何責任，請大家為自己安全負責。 活動中不討論政治，宗教等。 本活動安排可能會臨時發生變化，請大家留意 本活動不收取任何費用，活動過程中可以隨時離開 如不同意或違反以上內容，不可參加本次活動或可能會被要求離開活動 Due to the possibility of publishing on other platforms, the actual number of participants may exceed the registered number. do not engage in simple small talk; instead, we focus on deep conversations aimed at providing knowledge that can be helpful to you. Here, you may find AI practitioners, psychology experts, philosophers, storytelling masters, or simply those who wish to listen to stories. We will debate and learn around one or multiple themes, growing and progressing together, ensuring that each exchange contributes to your growth and improvement. On Sunday, we invite you to join a deep discussion. Whether you want to chat about AI, narrative studies, psychology, or philosophy, it doesn't matter if you're a beginner or an expert—feel free to come just to listen, or even to discuss other topics. This gathering is not a professional discussion, but rather a space for deep conversation. **Time:** Sunday (April 12th) at 14:00 **Location:** (Specific location will be provided after registration) **Note:** - This event has a participant limit. Please maintain friendliness during the event and adhere to relevant regulations. The event and the organizers are not responsible for the safety of participants; everyone is responsible for their own safety. - Political and religious discussions are not allowed during the event. - Arrangements for this event may change unexpectedly, so please stay tuned. - There is no fee for this event, and you can leave at any time during the process. - If you disagree with or violate any of the above content, you may not participate in this event or may be asked to leave. **The event content is subject to the Chinese version.**

Borders Our host, Jenn, is looking for stories about borders. A physical barricade. A social stigma. A self-imposed ideal. What borders have you had to cross? We’re looking for true, first-person stories about getting past whatever’s in your way, or at least trying your darndest to. The *Borders* live storytelling show is on Thursday, 30th April. If you’ve got a story or just an idea in mind, come to one of our pitch workshops at the beginning of April. If your story is shortlisted for the show, our host will work with you as you polish and rehearse it. 📌 Story Requirements: * Your story must be true * It must be told in the first person—you are the main character * It should be between 5-10 minutes You don't need to have a completed or polished story ready - just a beginning idea is okay. This workshop is open to individuals at all levels, first-timers or old hands. The purpose of Hong Kong Stories is to help you become a better storyteller. Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone loves a story. Note: Please update your RSVP, ideally 12 hours before the event if you're unable to make it. Repeated no shows will be moved to not-going / removed from the group to open up slot for people on the waitlist.

http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/b/2/600_437702482.jpeg Life is hard for the young people in the society. we all need friends. We are all social animals. We all have problems in our life. http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/d/d/600_437702525.jpeg Matt and Victoria are from England. They led us to talk about dating cultures and education before. People learned a lot from them and enjoyed it very much. http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/f/b/600_437702555.jpeg This time, there was a Italian friend name Nico joining us. And Kimmy, the host, led us to talk about the something i forgot. But i still remembered people enjoy it very much. http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/0/e/600_437702574.jpeg We talked in a very nice backyard of the cafe.

Join our WhatsApp group for more information: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GOKTL0NdhFvAQdAded0RT4?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GOKTL0NdhFvAQdAded0RT4?mode=gi_t) Want to immerse yourself in books, but can't find the time? You've come to the right place! **The What:** We will start small, take baby steps (quite literally!) and read picture books. **The How:** Structure: \- No pre\-reading required and you don't need to buy any books\. \- We go through 2 or 3 picture books in one sitting\. \- We follow this up with a discussion on the content\, theme\, and illustrations in the book\. This is a free\-flowing conversation and we ensure equal air\-time for all participants\. \- Since these are picture books\, you don't need proficiency in English to enjoy them\. We'll go through these in our upcoming circle: (i) Cockatoos - Written and Illustrated by Quentin Blake (ii) The Rumor - Written by Anushka Ravishankar and illustrated by Kanyika Kani **The Why:** Still on the fence about the event? Here's an article that gives you 10 reasons why you should join. [https://nutspace.in/10-reasons-picture-books-good-adults-kids/](https://nutspace.in/10-reasons-picture-books-good-adults-kids/) **The Where:** Intention Coffee, Sai Ying Pun *\*This is a paid event\** **💲198 HKD per person (Cost includes a non-alcoholic beverage )** **How to reserve your seat** 1️⃣ RSVP on Meetup 2️⃣ Send payment via FPS to 97006429 3️⃣ Receive spot confirmation ✅

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg