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Ready to learn a fun and exciting sport while getting some exercise? Our pickleball group classes offer a welcoming and supportive environment where you can learn and improve your skills while also making new friends. Our certified coaches will guide you through the basics of the game and help you to develop your technique and strategy. So, whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out, come join us for a thrilling and energizing game of pickleball! ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class ### **Cancellation Policy** Credits will be considered used if class is cancelled within 24 hours before the start of the lesson

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We will begin our jog/run from Anchorvale CC towards Punggol using Sengkang Riverside Park running route, U-turn back to Anchorvale CC once we hit 2.5KM mark (Total distance 5KM) After that, we will end our run @ Anchorvale Village Hawker Centre to mingle and chit chat (No obligation to join for post run session) Notes: ► As there is no storage space for your belongings, do travel light. ► We will do a warm-up at 7.30PM and the run will start at 7.45PM sharp. ► This is a rain-or-shine event. In case of bad weather, we will do static training nearby.

**ANNOUNCEMENT – Registration via this [link](https://go.gov.sg/cyberstackmeet-reg) only.** * Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. * For admission into our event space, please register beforehand via GovEntry only. * Please present the QR code within your registration confirmation email upon check-in at our event space. **About this Meetup** As we navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape, staying ahead of emerging threats requires a collaborative approach to building resilient and secure environments. This session first explores the core pillars of modern security, from threat modelling fundamentals to the practicalities of risk assessments. Next, we examine the tenets of defensive cybersecurity, positioning incident response as the frontline for operational resilience. Beyond technical measures, the discussion will cover data governance for securing sensitive information and outline approaches to build and grow a resilient cybersecurity workforce. Whether you are looking to refine your technical skills or enhance your security framework, this STACK Meetup offers practical approaches ready for implementation. **[Secure your spot and stay ahead of the breach](https://go.gov.sg/cyberstackmeet-reg)**! **Programme** 6:55pm: Opening Announcements 7:00pm: Data Governance and Protection to Secure Your Organisation's Sensitive PII and Valuable Enterprise Information By Raf Zainal, Account Executive, BeyondTrust 7:10pm: At the Core: Navigating Broken Processes & Business Stakeholders in Risk Assessments By Tyler Tang, Director, CISO Office, softScheck 7:20pm: Introduction to Practical Threat Modelling Practice By Desmond Cher, Assistant Director, Cybersecurity Engineering, GovTech 7:30pm: Building a Resilient Cybersecurity Workforce By Glen Wee, Sales Manager APAC, CyberproAI 7:40pm: Growing the Pool of Cybersecurity Practitioners By Tan Kiang Khiang, Founder/CEO, counterShell Pte Ltd and Adjunct Trainer 7:50pm: Digital Firefighting: Making Incident Response the First Line of Business Defense By Victor Tan, Managing Director Singapore, Blackpanda 8:00pm: Closing & Networking 8:30pm: End of STACK Meetup Click **[here](https://go.gov.sg/cyberstackmeet-reg)\*** to sign up! \*Registration will be accepted via GovEntry only.

🏛️ **WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start. * 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 21:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! 💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY 🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * ​What will we talk about? What's the topic? ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS). * Do I need to study or read anything to attend? No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on? The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * Is it mostly men that attend? Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * Can I come alone? Of course you can, we encourage it :) * Can I be late? Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * Where do you meet? The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All.** ✨ Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 20 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ \*\*\* Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS) 👈 Follow us on [Instagram](www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈 Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈

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. **Also**, please 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.

It’s the Hari Raya public holiday! Join us for a cosy evening of nature sightseeing, relax near the seaside, meet friends and BBQ at the tranquil seaside park. To ease into the evening, we will begin with a leisurely stroll along the scenic shoreline. There will be light and easy activities (such as group rotations) for everyone connect comfortably. Participants are not required to do the grilling, but anyone who likes to get hands-on with the sizzling experience can certainly do so. \* For event description, application and more details, refer to: **[https://www.oneplusone.com.sg/upevents.html#bbq](https://www.oneplusone.com.sg/upevents.html#bbq)** 🕖📍Meeting time & place: **5:15pm at Sembawang MRT**. Please arrive within 5mins. We will then take a public bus to Sembawang Park. For those going directly, you can meet us at the park at 5:45pm. Cost: **$25, includes BBQ dinner and drinks**. Food is non-halal. Require pre-payment by fund transfer or paynow. ✅\* *Please bring your Singpass mobile app for quick on-site verification that your marital status is Single (open app > View all > Family > Marital status). As a genuine organiser, we put in reasonable effort to check that attendees are single. If your status is unverified, the Contact List will reflect "Unverified" next to your name*. 📋\* Only verified singles who attend the entire session will receive the Contact List, which includes the names of the opposite gender. Applicants can voluntarily add any of their contact details (e.g. email, telegram, IG) to that list if they wish to. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 📝 **How to apply:** 1. Event is only for Singles who are S'poreans, PRs, EP & S-Pass holders. 2. To apply, RSVP in this Meetup page & we will follow up with you. You may also apply via the link above. 3. If you are shortlisted, we will directly request you to make payment. ❓If you have questions, please contact Jerald at 90170885 or [Lim.Jerald@gmail.com](http://Lim.Jerald@gmail.com)

Meet/Brief/Start : 4.45pm @ Punggol MRT exit B Routes : Punggol MRT exit B Punggol waterway-Coney Island (prepare for gravel road)- Lor Halus Red bridge - Kovan mrt Dinner at Heng Long Teochew Porridge Attendance Confirmation is required 2 days before the event starts. please check incoming messages from the event chat. Safety/Disclaimer: Participants should ride in a **single file** at all times, keeping a **safe braking distance** and **look out and give priority to pedestrians**. Participants recognise that cycling can be strenuous and must ensure they are in **good health** and have the **required fitness level** for the ride. Participants are to ensure their bikes are in **proper riding condition**, with **working brakes**, **wheels properly inflated**, font and rear **reflectors/lights fitted** according to LTA regulations, and **wearing of helmets and appropriate cycling clothing/footwear**. Weekend Social & Leisure Riders is a not for **profit, social interest group**. While the Organisers do their best to facilitate a safe ride, participants who join our rides **do so at their own risk** and **accept full responsibility** for their safety during the event. By joining our rides, participants accept that the organisers are **not responsible or liable for any injury, accident, death or other unforeseen incidents, nor loss or damage to your belongings/equipment**, and that you agree also for **yourself, your heirs, executors and administrators** to **waive any claims** associated with the afore-mentioned. Organisers reserve the right to **amend, postpone or cancel the event** at any time, as well as not to allow a participant to take part or continue the event for various reasons, not limited to: **late turnout**, **unsuitable clothing/footwear, unsafe cycling equipment, un-roadworthy bicycle condition, unsuitable fitness level/health issues or inappropriate behaviour**. Thank you for your attention

It’s the Hari Raya public holiday! Join us for a cosy evening of nature sightseeing, relax near the seaside, meet friends and BBQ at the tranquil seaside park. To ease into the evening, we will begin with a leisurely stroll along the scenic shoreline. There will be light and easy activities (such as group rotations) for everyone connect comfortably. Participants are not required to do the grilling, but anyone who likes to get hands-on with the sizzling experience can certainly do so. \* For event description, application and more details, refer to: **[https://www.oneplusone.com.sg/upevents.html#bbq](https://www.oneplusone.com.sg/upevents.html#bbq)** 🕖📍Meeting time & place: **5:15pm at Sembawang MRT**. Please arrive within 5mins. We will then take a public bus to Sembawang Park. For those going directly, you can meet us at the park at 5:45pm. Cost: **$25, includes BBQ dinner and drinks**. Food is non-halal. Require pre-payment by fund transfer or paynow. ✅\* *Please bring your Singpass mobile app for quick on-site verification that your marital status is Single (open app > View all > Family > Marital status). As a genuine organiser, we put in reasonable effort to check that attendees are single. If your status is unverified, the Contact List will reflect "Unverified" next to your name*. 📋\* Only verified singles who attend the entire session will receive the Contact List, which includes the names of the opposite gender. Applicants can voluntarily add any of their contact details (e.g. email, telegram, IG) to that list if they wish to. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 📝 **How to apply:** 1. Event is only for Singles who are S'poreans, PRs, EP & S-Pass holders. 2. To apply, RSVP in this Meetup page & we will follow up with you. You may also apply via the link above. 3. If you are shortlisted, we will directly request you to make payment. ❓If you have questions, please contact Jerald at 90170885 or [Lim.Jerald@gmail.com](http://Lim.Jerald@gmail.com)

To confirm your participation, please email **completeme@outlook.sg** or WhatsApp **(65)** **81252321** us at least 3 days before the event. Please note that marking yourself as “Interested” on Meetup does not confirm your slot. Kindly contact us early to secure your place. **Walk-ins are not allowed.** Looking for a meaningful way to meet new people — beyond just coffee and small talk? Join us at T5 In The Making Exhibition at the Changi Airport Terminal 3 Level 1 for a thoughtfully curated singles experience designed for meaningful connection. Before we explore the exhibition together, we’ll kick things off with facilitated group rotations over dessert at a dessert shop at Jewel. **Part 1: Coffee/ Tea & Rotations** We’ll gather at a dessert shop for small-group rotations over dessert. **Part 2: T5 In the Making exhibition** Step into the future of aviation at T5: In The Making at the Changi Airport Terminal 3 Level 1. This immersive exhibition offers a behind-the-scenes look at the planning, design, and innovation that went into Singapore’s next-generation terminal. Visitors can explore interactive displays, learn about cutting-edge airport technology, and experience the vision of Terminal 5 before it opens to the public. Why this format works: • Structured rotations so everyone gets a chance to connect • Shared experience to spark conversations • Relaxed, cultured environment **📌 Important:** **We are applying for big group registration to guarantee entry slots. Names must be submitted in advance, so registration will close on 28 February (or earlier if fully subscribed).** Come with an open mind. Leave with new connections. To maximise your experience, do download Telegram. All participants will be added into a Telegram chat group after the session. You can continue your communication with each other via Telegram for another week! The Telegram chat can be in a group on the main or individually. You can connect with your match/es via the Telegram chat group too. Your ticket includes: ✨ 1 dessert ✨ Structured rotations ✨ Walk at T5 In the Making exhibition ✨ Mutual matching ✨ A week-long facilitated Telegram chat group for continued connections **Cost:** Lady's Ticket $38 Gentlemen's Ticket $38 This event is organised by **CompleteMe Dating Agency**. Founded in 2012, CompleteMe is a Singapore-based dating agency known for its curated dating events and speed dating sessions designed for working professionals. Having organised over 1,000 dating activities, the agency has helped countless singles meet, connect, and build meaningful relationships over the years. As a legit dating agency, CompleteMe conducts verification checks to ensure that all participants are legally single.

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – Resource Presentation** **Why Not Today? Build Systems That Support Your Growth** **Presented by Leslie Kane, Founder of Why Not Today?** **Wednesday March 25th \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** Join us for a powerful resource presentation designed to help entrepreneurs move from scattered effort to sustainable momentum. *** ## **About the Session** Entrepreneurs rarely struggle because they lack ideas. They struggle because everything lives in their head. In this session, **Leslie Kane**, founder of **Why Not Today?**, will explore how developing intentional systems creates clarity, focus, and forward progress in business. Drawing from decades of leadership experience and working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, Leslie shares how structure reduces overwhelm, simplifies decision-making, and transforms inconsistent action into repeatable success. If you’re building a business and constantly feeling stretched thin, this conversation will challenge you to ask a powerful question: **Why not today?** *** ## **What You’ll Gain** * Insight into why systems are critical for growth * Practical perspective on turning ideas into structured action * A framework for reducing overwhelm * A mindset shift from reactive to intentional leadership This is not about adding more to your plate — it’s about building the foundation that allows your business to grow without burning you out. *** ## **About 1 Million Cups** 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through conversation and collaboration. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us for coffee, connection, and a conversation that may completely change how you approach your business growth.

Nervous about reading for others? Or just want to learn how? Do you want an opportunity to practice in a supportive environment? Join Gypsy Dervish as he leads us through the basic practice of reading the Tarot. Ask questions , participate in group readings, and read for other participants. For those of you taking the Tarot 101 classes, this will also be a chance to put into practice what you learned there. ($5 discount on this class, if you take both, making a $10 total discount. Remember to register for both classes individually. You do not need to take Tarot 101 to participate in the practicum.)

Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation). Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.

Fellow Reiki Practitioners are welcome as we practice self-care and channel healing energy by participating in an afternoon Reiki Share and guided meditation! Tables and sheets provided. Essential oils also available for added aromatherapy if desired. Reiki and complimentary modalities welcome. ***Love donations are always gratefully accepted.*** **Paypal.me/mediumcelestewoods** **Venmo to @celeste-woods-2**

⚡ **What’s Your Go-To Dish?** The one you make when you don’t want to experiment. The one that always works. The one you trust. Bring that. Join us for a relaxed, small-group potluck lunch held in our "Startup Garage" — a spacious, bright, comfortable living-room style space inside a single-family home. Think couches, real food, and meaningful conversation — not an actual garage 😊 Many of us have a go-to move — in the kitchen and in life. If you’d like, share why it’s yours. Funny, practical, meaningful — your call. 🕐 1:00–4:00 PM (arrive between 1:00–1:30 PM) **What to Bring** 1. A dish (homemade or store-bought — no pressure) 2. A short explanation behind it (optional) **Who Typically Attends** • Professionals in their 30s–40s–50s • Entrepreneurs and builders • Divorced or separated individuals navigating what’s next • People who prefer substance over surface level talk **What You’ll Experience** • Smart, grounded adults • Humor, laughter and perspective • Conversation that flows naturally • A relaxed, low-key Sunday atmosphere No spotlight. No forced sharing. Just solid food and solid company. This is a free community event designed to strengthen real connection within the Midlife Reinvention community. Space is intentionally capped to keep it comfortable. **Full address (Ashburn - 20147) and parking details are emailed 2–3 days before the event.** 🌐 Learn more about the community: [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co)

**AI-Supported Creative Exploration** *For Unassuming Intuitives & Practicing Creatives* (Please note that this event has not been organized or endorsed by The Writer's Center.) This meetup is part of AI as Creative Partner — A Practice Group, a set of open, non-sequential creative labs you can join at any point. We use AI as a thinking partner—not to replace your ideas, but to help surface and shape them without overthinking or pressure. You bring fragments—ideas, impulses, unfinished concepts. With AI as a supportive collaborator, we explore how those fragments can become clearer, more coherent, and ready to share if and when you want to. No technical background is required. If you can talk or type, that's enough to work with AI here. This session is intentionally low-commitment and flexible: * Arrive late or leave early * Work quietly or observe * Ask questions, or simply watch the process unfold There's no presentation and no expectation to finish anything. Showing up as you are is enough. **CREATIVE WORK, GENTLY - AN OPEN PRACTICE NIGHT** This is not a workshop or a class. It's a calm room where people show up to work creatively—without urgency, performance, or pressure—using AI as a thinking partner. Come for 20 minutes or stay the whole time. Work quietly, observe, or ask questions. This space adapts to how you arrive. **HOW TO FIND US** Look for the room with the door open on the lower level. Look for the guy with the screen projector and ambient light and sound. Feel free to just walk in and settle. **(*This is an independent meetup using rental space at The Writer's Center. The Writer's Center has not organized or endorsed this event.*)**

**April 4, 2026 will be the last Dulles Code & Coffee event at BTI360.** Dulles Code & Coffee is a collaborative community of software and technology enthusiasts seeking to learn, grow, and help each other. All skill levels are welcome. The concept is simple. Bring a laptop and ideas. We’ll provide coffee, tea, and donuts. Thank you to [BTI360](https://www.bti360.com/) for sponsoring this event. ## **Event Format** 1. At 9:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them out this morning (project, homework, networking, etc.). 2. For the rest of the day folks work in the communal space, socializing and asking/giving help as desired. ## **Location** BTI360’s Office in Herndon The office is across from Worldgate, looking down on the toll road. ## **Address** 12930 Worldgate Dr, Ste 400, Herndon, VA 20170 [[map](https://goo.gl/maps/pF5ZrPUviX1vtmdSA)] ## **Logistics** * **Must be a U.S. Citizen to attend. Real ID verification is required. With updated security protocols, foreign nationals are unable to attend.** * PARKING: Use the surface lot. All spaces marked MIII are open for parking. Please avoid Management spaces, State Farm and SP+ * ARRIVAL: Follow the signs from the front entrance to the freight elevator located in the parking garage on level P2. Take the elevator to Suite 400 (Floor 4). * How to find us video: [https://youtu.be/ohqFzyqiASE](https://youtu.be/ohqFzyqiASE) ## **Community Guidelines** We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To ensure a conducive environment, all participants are required to conform to our [code of conduct](https://github.com/DullesCodeCoffee/.github/blob/main/code-of-conduct.md).