Australian Culture

Get ready for an energising guided walk at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve — a great opportunity to reconnect with nature, improve your fitness, and prepare for future outdoor adventures. Whether you’re gearing up for an overseas expedition or simply looking for a meaningful weekend activity, this session is designed to enhance endurance, strengthen your legs, and build confidence on challenging terrain Set amidst lush rainforest scenery and scenic trails, the walk offers both physical challenge and enjoyment. Train alongside fellow outdoor enthusiasts in a supportive environment as you tackle stairs, slopes, and uneven paths — a rewarding way to begin your journey toward bigger mountain goals 🥾 Event Detail 📍 Location: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve 📅 Date: Sunday, 5 July 2026 ⏰ Meeting Time: 2:45 PM (sharp departure) 🚇 Meeting Point: Beauty World MRT – Passenger Service Counter ⏱️ Walk Duration: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 🗺️ Route Overvie 🚶 Start: Bukit Timah Nature Park ⬆️ Climb: Bukit Timah Summit – Loop 🌿 Continue Along: Wallace Trail 🏕️ Stopover: Dairy Farm Hut ⬆️ Return Climb: Bukit Timah Summit – Loop 🧍 Finish: Bukit Timah Nature Park This route includes stairways, inclines, and natural uneven terrain, making it excellent preparation for hiking and mountain trekking ⚠️ Important Information / What to Brin Arrive on time as the group will depart promptl Wear comfortable hiking or sports footwea Carry enough drinking wate Be prepared for physical activity on uneven surface Optional items: snacks, sunblock, insect repellen 🌍 Upcoming International Expedition 🏔️Mount Fuji, Japan (July 2026) ⛰️Yushan (Mount Jade), Taiwan (Dec 2026) 🏞️Mount Rinjani, Indonesia (2027) 🏞️ Mount Kinabalu, Panalaban basecamp Malaysia (2027) 🏞️Mount Kinabalu, Ferrata, Malaysia (2027) ️🏔️Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), Nepal (2027) 📝 Disclaimer Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own discretion. Each participant is responsible for their own safety and well-being throughout the activity. Please remain mindful of your surroundings, follow the organizer’s instructions, and notify the organizer immediately if you feel unwell or need assistance As with all outdoor activities, there are inherent risks including slips, falls, and physical fatigue. The organizer will not be responsible for any injuries, accidents, losses, or incidents arising from participation ✨ Take the First Step Toward Greater Adventure Build stamina, strengthen your mindset, and prepare yourself for future mountain expeditions — starting right here at Bukit Timah 📝 Reserve your place today — limited slots available

English-Japanese Language Exchange while exercising! 運動しながらの英語と日本語の言語交流！ Meet at Redhill MRT station ( I will be wearing a happi/haori looking thing for visibility) 待ち合わせ： Redhill MRT (Green Line) Things to bring・持参物: \- Umbrella\!\!\! 日傘！！！ \- Bottled Water・水 \- Towel・タオル \- Insect Repellents・虫よけ \- Medication if any・自分の薬（必要であれば） \- It will be hot\, short sleeve and pants recommended \- 暑いので運動用の軽装がおすすめです。 ルールと注意事項： * コミュニケーションは親切で適切に行ってください。 * 相手が希望しない場合は連絡先の交換をしつこくせずにください。 * 参加は自己責任で行ってください。活動中のプライバシーや健康問題は自己管理が必要です。 * グループの管理者は、不適切な参加者をブロックおよび禁止する権利を有します。 * グループの活動中やその後のいかなる形の嫌がらせも許容されません。 * いかなる種類の勧誘も禁止されています * このグループの活動に参加することで、グループ写真などのマーケティング目的で使用される写真や動画に同意するものとします。活動中の写真撮影から離れていただいても構いません。写真や動画から自分を削除・隠したい場合は、ご連絡いただければ、プライバシー保護のために笑顔の絵文字を貼り付けますので、お知らせください。 * Rules and notes: \- Be kind and proper in your communication\. \- Do not pester for the exchange of contact information if the other party wishes not to\. \- Join at your own risk\. You are responsible for your own privacy and health issues during activities\. \- Group admins reserve the right to block and ban any unruly participants \- Any form of harassment during or after the group's activities will not be tolerated \- No recruitment or soliciting of any kind is allowed \- By participating in this group's activities\, you consent to be in any pictures or video used for marketing purposes\, such as group photos\. If you feel uncomfortable\, you are free to step away from any photo\-taking\. If you wish to remove/hide yourself from any media\, kindly let us know\, and we will paste a smiley face over you to protect your privacy\.

Welcome to my sailboat. **Please read this notice**. These are crew opportunities, not for passengers, non-swimmers, people afraid of the water or get seasick. Bring a change of clothes, a towel, a hat, non-marking footwear with heelstrap and sunblock. There is a toilet and drinking water on board. Participants like to contribute to expenses in appreciation of this opportunity. **Please register at Singapore Sailors Meetup.com. Do not register here.** Confirm your attendance by SMS or Whatsapp on Saturday for sailing on Sunday, to avoid no-shows and missed sailings. No-shows deprive others of a place, so be responsible and remove your reservation if you are not attending, and please do it in good time. Places unconfirmed by Saturday will not be reserved, and I can't wait for you if I'm not sure you're coming. Keep me informed and reply to my messages. Don't be late. Thank you. Derek 9807-5827.

### **Breakfast Club, but Sweatier! 🏓🎉 - 2 Courts** A morning filled of dinks, drinks (after maybe), and your shot at pickleball glory. 🕖 **Time:** **11AM - 1PM** 💵 **Cost:** $22 per person ($5 paddle rental if you don’t have your own trusty weapon). **Early bird rate ($18 excl paddle if you confirm five days with payment before the event)** To lock in your spot and avoid the dreaded FOMO, hit up the payment link below: 📲 **Early Price:** [https://hitpay.link/hdqalj](https://hitpay.link/hdqalj) 📲 **Normal Price:** [https://hitpay.link/7ejvlo](https://hitpay.link/7ejvlo) ✅ **Spots are only confirmed when payment is in.** If you usually pay cash, no worries, just continue with that. (Payment Details will be updated on the page shortly) ⚠️ **Cancellation Policy:** Please give at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations to receive a refund. No refunds for no‑shows or cancellations within 24 hours, unless the whole event is rained out. ### #### 🎮 What’s the Game Plan? Here’s how the courts are split: 🏅 **1 Intermediate Courts : A2** * Solid consistency, mid-pace rallies * Shot placement is improving, but still work-in-progress * Great for those ready to level up 🎾 **1 Beginner Court: A1** *newcomers or those preferring a relaxed pace*) * Learning court lines, scoring, and basic rules. 🌀 *Paddle Queue System:* Place your paddle in line to join the next available game. Easy peasy. 🏆 **Official Tournament Balls:** All games will be played using **Franklin X-40 tournament balls** for consistency and a high-quality playing experience. **Paddle Queue System:** To keep things fair, players will place their paddles in line in box to indicate their turn in the respective court. **Rules of the Game**: * **Switch It Up**: After every match, you’ll get a new partner and new opponents. * **Scoring**: First to 15 points, rally style (no need to keep track of who’s serving—so much simpler lah). * **Timing**: Each match is capped at 15 minutes, so don’t peng san trying to win. * **Be Nice**: Keep it friendly—this isn’t the SEA Games, okay? *** ### **Why You’ll Love It:** * Play with a variety of kakis and test your skills. * End the day with new friends and maybe a snack after. *** **What to Bring:** * Your paddle (or rent one—we’re not judging). * Water bottle—don’t faint halfway * Your best “aiyah nvm” attitude when the ball goes sideways. 🔔 **Friendly Reminder:** Pickleball is a social and physical activity, please be mindful of your own safety and physical limits. Participation is at your own risk. Stay hydrated, warm up properly, and don’t paiseh to rest if you need to. 💪 🎟️ RSVP Now – Spaces Are Limited! We

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/4/e/2/600_434874498.jpeg Check out www.A2 Movements.com for detailed info! [Parkour Training] Sunday 2pm at Free Runner Lodge Bring water, wear sporty attire (long pants & covered shoes + rubber sole and the waiver form (can be found on website)

**Come, let me show you the magic why my meetups always have such good turn out…** **From Clarke Quay MRT, we’ll walk the quiet path to one of the oldest temple in Singapore. There, you can test out if you can feel any divine intervention 💫🤩 if not, let’s walk some more - all the way to another famous temple in Raffles Place - where miracles can happen 🥳🧧It is believed the Yue Lao here connects the right dots to the right person, so come prepared with your list of criteria, for life always has its way to show you - never say never! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🤗** **Now, this is a slow walk, chit chat, get sweaty, wait for one another to pray, walk some more, talk some more, pray some more, walk walk walk again, then finally eat something meetup session.** **Come with an open heart, mind, soul, and free spirit plus the following:** * **Umbrella** * **Shades** * **Good walking shoes** * **Tissue paper** * **Fan** * **Water** **No pressure** **No judgement** **No networking** **No sales** **No work** **No insult to religion** **Just a good day where I’m pretty sure you’ve never had before, heh… just come and make things better! 🌤️🌈😁**

**Please note: To secure your spot, you must [join InterNations](https://www.internations.org/creator/singapore_meetup) and sign up for the event there.** Calling all beach tennis pros and enthusiasts for a good level of beach tennis at Singapore's happening beach on a Sunday afternoon. Get ready to soak up the sun, ride the waves, and showcase your beach tennis skills at the hottest event of the season. We're bringing the heat, the beats, and the competition to the sandy shores, and we want YOU to be a part of it. If you're ready to rally, spike, and serve like a pro, this is your chance to shine! 🎾 Date: Sun, 05 Jul 2026 🕒 Time: 3.30pm 🔥Hot Weather Guaranteed! **Here's what you can expect:** 🌞 Scorching Sun: We're playing under the golden rays of the sun, so bring your shades and sunscreen! We will bring nets and balls so you will only need to bring your racket (if you need one we can borrow for 10 SGD) 🍹 BYOB: Feel free to bring your favourite beverages to keep you refreshed throughout the day. Cold beers are awesome too & always welcomed :) 🎧 Music & good time: Groove to tunes spun by the DJ box as you make those epic shots, dive for those incredible saves & mingle with cool people. Get ready to bring your A-game to the sand. Cya at the beach! 4plays to go! This InterNations Activity will be hosted by our local Consul Andre Stolz.

Welcome to the Party of Fives Meetups! If you are a gamer who wants to go beyond the usual PARTY gaming fare at boardgame meetups and cafes, this is it! We don't usually play Cards against Humanity, Exploding Kittens and Unstable Unicorns. That's just us. Make us play if you can. We will be playing an assortment of board games ranging from light strategic kinds to heavy thematic ones. Games we usually play range from light ones like Azul, Splendor, Jamaica to medium ones like Yokohama, Endeavor and Nippon and of course heavy ones like Twilight Imperium, Gloomhaven, Tainted Grail and Kingdom Death Monster! Do not be surprised if you see us painting miniatures or are engaged in some sort of insanely time-consuming enhancements towards our game elements in our games. Everyone get their kick in different ways. :) Painting groups are also in their groups of fives ... For the game designers out there, just tell us that you are a creator when you see us and we will have our own private creative sessions mapped out in a feasible way. Most others don't care so we should not disturb the force unnecessarily. We will contact you when you sign up and place you into appropriate messaging groups with different needs to facilitate further communication. Total noobs are totally welcome! While we don't serve food ourselves, we are smack right in the middle of the legendary Golden Mile premises with an huge range of eateries from super curry puffs, loud Japanese izakaya food, heavenly chicken rice with steamboat, hellish black burgers and authentic Thai food that is just sick. All within a pebble's throw away. Tea and dinner sessions (at our own expenses) usually follow the gaming sessions according to our designated groups. Due to the current Covid-19 and social distancing restrictions, you are not allowed to join us for these food consuming sessions only. For your understanding, please If you have something specific in mind, do a shout out below and we see if we can help within reasonable grounds. There will be a charge of SGD $15 (ARENA: $15), (HEAVY/CAMPAIGN GAMES: $25) collected at the door (in cash) to help with the running of the event. How to sign up for our sessions: • Join the Singapore Manga Anime Games & Cosplay Assembly as a member. • RSVP below and retain a screenshot of your RSVP as proof. • Note that without proof of RSVP you will not be allowed into the premises. • Note that those who sign up but do not show up will not be allowed to sign up for future Party of Five sessions. • Note that RSVP closes 6 hours before the event takes place. For those who will like to form groups to play other games, feel free to shout out your intentions at the comments section below: Note that there won’t be any game masters around to help you with your games on site. The meetup will run from the time stated to the time ended. By signing up for this meetup, you agree to the terms and conditions set above.

Welcome to the TKG Manga Drawing Foundation Course! This is for young to not-so-young aspiring artists across a number of ages who wants to try manga drawing in a structured and guided face to face environment. We have 4 categories: A.9-11 years. They say the best manga talents start doodling at 4-7 years. This is the next best thing. Art in school is boring. You want to be better than your art teacher. This is it. B. 12-18 years. Some of the best years for learning manga drawing early. Be mindful that this is not your usual school CCA. It is lit. C. 19-28 years. You have decided to learn drawing at a more serious level. You like manga. You want to meet people of similar interest and who are equally serious about it. This is gonna be awesome. D. 29-45 years. You have sort of put this off for some time and you decided that this is time to revisit this hobby again for whatever reason. You want to be professional while you still can because some damn 9 year old is starting on the dream you want and you are just salty. It could also be the last opportunity you can live your mangaka dream and you want to take the plunge. YOLO. Classes are usually conducted on Saturdays or Sundays in 2 hours blocks from 2 pm onwards. Do let us know your schedule and we see if it works out. Go ahead and meet us for a chat. There are no obligations. The starting cost is $280 per month for an equivalent of 8 hours or 4 sessions. We know it is not cheap. It should not be. Welcome to Singapore. You can check out what we do at www.tkgcc.com. We are also involved in tabletop games and a variety of pop culture related muses. We are a living example of what manga drawing can lead to. As a general overview, the TKG Comic Circle uses 3 tiers of advancement at the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. For a slightly more detailed breakdown of the content covered: http://www.tkgcc.com/html/TATA%27S%20STUDIO/PROGRAMME%20GROUP/courseschedule.htm For those interested in the portfolio of our associates and charges: http://www.tkgcc.com/html/TATA%27S%20STUDIO/Tata%27s%20Studio.htm Feel free to write us an email at admin@tkgcc.com but nothing beats meeting us in person for a chat over a lazy 2- 6 pm-ish afternoon tea session. *** We are living in the era of Phase 2 - Covid 19. We need precautions and classes are conducted with the following measures. *** Important Rules: 1. All participants are to wear face masks at all times unless you are consuming food and drink. Do note that you should not be using this excuse to keep your mask off longer than required. 2. All admissions into our premises will be via SafeEntry. All participants will need to bring their own mobile devices to scan the QR codes located at the entrance when entering and leaving. 3. Only a maximum of 8 participants are allowed in a course group, inclusive of your instructor. *** If you have a portfolio, feel free to make a trip down for a chat. If you don't have one but will like to start somewhere, go ahead and come down as well.

***Payment with NAME & EVENT DATE in reference Confirms spot*** D&R is turning 1! 🎂🎉🥳 To thank YOU who made this happen, we are having launching our ANNIVERSARY SALE! All games in April 2026 will be at a special member price at $16 per game (U.P. $20). Just for this month, you can sign up for a FREE membership and enjoy this rate. This rate will only be available for members after this promo period! It’s our signature Sunday Social again and if you’ve been to one already, you know I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s the most popping pickleball social. Music, good games, good people - vibe is the best word for it. Here’s the low-down: ⸻ 📅 Every Sunday! 🕔 Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm 📍 Venue: Racket Jungle 26A Dempsey 💰 Fee: $16 (member)/$20 (non-member) 💬 RSVP to join – PAYMENT CONFIRMS SPOT! ⸻ 👟 What to Expect: • 🏟️ 3 courts, rotating casual play - 1 Beginner Court, 1 Novice/Mixed Court, 2 Intermediate Courts • 🎯 Rally Scoring to 15, win by 2, sudden death at 17-17 • 🏓 Paddle Queue System - so everyone gets game time! • 🎧 Weekly Curated Playlist • 🟡 Tournament-grade Franklin X40 balls • 🏓 Paddle rental available at $5 • 📸 Golden Hour photo ops - smile! :) ⸻ 🗓️ Programme: 5.15pm-5.30pm: Briefing for First Timers on Rules & Rally Scoring System 5.30pm-6.00pm: 1 Beginner Court, 1 Novice Court, 2 Intermediate Courts (separate queues) 6.00pm-6.30pm: 1 Beginner/Novice Court, 3 Intermediate Courts (separate queues) 6.30pm-7.30pm: 4 Open Courts (stack of 4s - place in same stack as your friend to play together) ⸻ 💡 Cancellation & Refund Policy: • Free cancellation up to 36h before event starts, but slots are confirmed only upon payment • Tickets are transferable but non-refundable unless filled by a waitlisted player • In case of inclement weather, a full refund will be provided ⸻ 📸 Photos & Videos: We’ll be capturing moments throughout the night for Drop & Reset’s social channels. By attending, you agree to possibly being featured — but if you’d prefer not to be, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. ⸻ Let’s bringing social back to pickleball socials. Together. Let’s Drop & Reset. 🔄🏓 Disclaimer: Don’t let those who say “retiree sport” joke fool you - pickleball is still a physical activity that involves a lot of fast movements and can get pretty intense. Please be in appropriate attire & shoes and play at your own pace. By joining this event, you acknowledge that you are physically able to take part and accept all responsibility for any injuries or discomfort that may occur.

Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 1. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 1. Say hi to the folks. 1. Read! 1. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) **Special note:** Tables and seats are reserved for attendees only (excl. the waitlisted and non-RSVPs). This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early, **ideally at least 24 hours before the event**. That way, if your plans change, someone on the waitlist can take your spot and make themselves available in time. Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Serangoon

What if a tennis class became the easiest way to meet new people? **The Best Group** combines structured, level-based tennis group classes with an optional social matching experience. Here's how it works: 🎾 Join a tennis group class with players of a similar level 🤝 Having joined a class, you can choose to be matched with **three other people you've never met before** for dinner. The difference? **Everyone at the table will already have completed a tennis group class with The Best Group.** Instead of meeting complete strangers with nothing in common, everyone shares the same experience, making conversations feel far more natural from the very beginning. Think of it as a Timeleft-style social experience—but with a built-in shared connection before you ever sit down for dinner. **Join the waitlist for early access:** [https://thebestgroup.base44.app/](https://thebestgroup.base44.app/)

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Let’s meet and discuss John Updike's Rabbit, Run, the first in his series of four novels following the life, hopes, and disappointments of former local basketball star, Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, as he fitfully confronts and evades adulthood.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (**Tremont** Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

***July is National Picnic Month*** (along with National Hot Dog/Baked Beans/Ice Cream Month)! So let's do it up by joining a giant PICNIC celebrating America's 250th Birthday! Join us at Wyandotte Winery for an **America 250–Ohio Homecoming Picnic as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in true Ohio style!** Throughout July 2026, communities across Ohio are gathering for food, fun, and friendship to honor our nation’s history and reflect on the contributions of Ohioans over the past 250 years. Our picnic will feature a relaxed atmosphere with food, live music (starts at 5pm), and opportunities to connect with friends. ***BRING***: ***Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs*** and enjoy an afternoon of community celebration. ***FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***: Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the shop and food trucks. ***PARKING***: limited near the wine shop. Most park one block away in the church parking lot. [Wyandotte Winery](https://www.wyandottewinery.com/) has been part of the Central Ohio community since 1977, and we are proud to host this gathering during our 50th year of operation as a local place for connection and hospitality.

June meetup at the Library. We’ll play games and have casual conversation in Japanese and in English. All levels of Japanese ability, from non-speaker to native, are welcome. After the meetup we will go out to eat at a local restaurant.

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.