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# NHK Symphony Orchestra Special Concert NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tatsuya Shimono, Kyohei Sorita (Japan) Synopsis: https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/series/classics/nhk-symphony-orchestra-special-concert “The NHK is noted for its precision and polish...” - Frank Kuznik, Bachtrack To commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan, the NHK Symphony Orchestra, representing Japan, will perform in Singapore for the first time in 24 years. Kyohei Sorita, who won second prize at the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition, will make his Singapore debut with a performance of his signature piece, Prokofiev's *Piano Concerto No. 3*. The programme features a diverse selection of works, including a Japanese orchestral piece by Yuzo Toyama, German repertoire for which the orchestra is renowned, and *Peter Grimes: Four Sea Interludes, Op. 33a* by Benjamin Britten themed around the “sea”—a symbol of connection between the two countries. **Programme:** Yuzo Toyama – *Divertimento for the Orchestra* Sergei Prokofiev – *Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26* Intermission Richard Strauss – *Don Juan, Op. 20* Benjamin Britten – *Peter Grimes: Four Sea Interludes, Op. 33a* Tickets fast selling out : https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/series/classics/nhk-symphony-orchestra-special-concert PLEASE BUY YOUR OWN TICKETS. PLEASE PM ME YOUR CONTACT FOR EASIER COORDINATION. [ Note: This is a meet up in person, any no-shows will be flagged as such and may be removed]

Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. 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. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Jurong East (NS1/EW24)

Join us for our Squash Sessions happening every Monday / Wednesday / Thursday 6pm to 8pm or 8pm to 10pm Suitable for beginners to the Squash Regulars. Each Session is $15 for pay per play. You can also enquire about being a member when you arrive. We use Meetup.com to advertise the session and our members use a private whatsapp group to register. So should you be the only one signing up, you may still see a full house that evening. Do sign up prior as we are limited to 16 pax per 2 hours sessions. Do whatsapp the organizer at 9006 0909 @Trevor to expedite the reply and confirmation of your bookings.

Discover France’s Legendary Appellation of Power & Heritage 💸 **Early Bird Price — $85 per person** 🍷 Includes **FREE $20 voucher** (redeemable on featured wines) Step into the world of one of France’s most prestigious wine appellations—Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a region celebrated for its powerful, expressive wines and centuries of winemaking heritage. Renowned as one of the earliest official appellations in France, Châteauneuf-du-Pape produces predominantly **full-bodied, richly layered reds**, often crafted from blends of up to 13 grape varieties, with Grenache taking the lead. **✨ Event Highlights** * Walk-around tasting format: explore at your own pace * A curated selection of premium Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines * Discover the diversity of styles across producers and blends * Engage with fellow wine enthusiasts in a relaxed setting **🍇 What Makes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Special?** From sun-soaked vineyards covered in heat-retaining stones to the influence of the powerful Mistral winds, the region’s unique terroir creates wines known for their **intensity, complexity, and signature notes of spice, herbs, and dark fruit**. **🎟 Registration** Secure your slot here: [https://finewines.com.sg/event/chateauneuf-du-pape-walk-around-tasting-29-apr-2026-685/register](https://finewines.com.sg/event/chateauneuf-du-pape-walk-around-tasting-29-apr-2026-685/register) **⚠️ Notes** * Limited slots available * Walk-around format (no assigned seating) * Suitable for both beginners and seasoned wine lovers **🍇 Featured Wines** **🔴 ICONIC REDS** * 2014 Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Célestins ($700) * 2018 Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Le Plateau” ($250) * 2021 Mont Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape ($99) * 2022 Mont Redon Gigondas Réserve ($69) * 2023 Mont Redon Lirac ($65) **⚪ ELEGANT WHITES** * 2024 Mont Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Le Plateau” Blanc ($200) * 2022 Mont Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc ($79) * 2024 Mont Redon Le Viognier du Château ($49) **⭐ TOP 5 REASONS YOU MUST TASTE THIS LINE-UP** **1) The ultimate wine experience** Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the world’s most iconic wines—rich, powerful, and deeply rooted in Rhône tradition. **2) Rare icon wine worth $700** Taste the legendary **Henri Bonneau Réserve des Célestins**, a highly limited cuvée produced only in exceptional vintages. **3) Exclusive Mont Redon showcase** Explore one of the most historic estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, founded in 1923 and known for its consistency and quality. **4) “Le Plateau” expression** A premium selection from old vines (80–100 years), capturing the purest expression of Mont Redon’s terroir. **5) A complete Rhône journey** From **Lirac → Gigondas → Châteauneuf-du-Pape**, experience the full depth of Southern Rhône in one sitting. **💸 Pricing** Usual Price: **$109** 🔥 **Early Bird Price: $85** 🎁 Includes FREE **$20 voucher** for any featured wines **⚠️ Important Note** Premium Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines can be very expensive, often $1500+ for a similar tasting experience. This is your chance to explore them at a fraction of the price.

Our classes are led by certified instructors who will teach you the proper techniques and strategies to help you dominate on the court. You will have a great time getting some exercise, meeting new people, and improving your pickleball game in a way that is efficient and impactful. ### **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

In May, we dive into the Silicon Valley odyssey of the century: **The Thinking Machine** by Stephen Witt. Today, Nvidia stands as a titan alongside Apple and Microsoft, having quietly architected the modern world. But how did it happen? This is the definitive inside story of the company inventing our future and the relentless, charismatic vision of its CEO, Jensen Huang. . . . In June of 2024, spurred by the frenzy of investment following the launch of ChatGPT, and thirty-one years after its founding in a Denny’s restaurant, Nvidia became the most-valuable corporation on Earth. In The Thinking Machine, acclaimed journalist Stephen Witt recounts the unlikely story of how a manufacturer of video game components shocked Silicon Valley by conquering the market for AI hardware, and in the process re-invented the computer. Essential to Nvidia’s meteoric success is its visionary CEO Jensen Huang, who more than a decade ago, on the basis of a few promising scientific results, bet his entire company on AI. Through unprecedented access to Huang, his friends, his investors, and his employees, Witt documents for the first time the company’s epic rise and its iconoclastic CEO, who emerges as a compelling, single-minded, and ferocious leader, and now one of Silicon Valley’s most influential figures. . . . “Gripping and brilliantly told." ―Mustafa Suleyman, author of The Coming Wave “A page-turning biography of perhaps the most consequential CEO and company in the world." ―David Epstein, author of Range . . . **📆Event Details** * **Date & Time:** Sunday, May 3rd, 3:00 PM * **Venue:** Las Palmas rooftop bar * **Note:** Please support the venue by ordering at least one drink. 📚**Club Guidelines** * The link below is the book discussion questions. [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NKVL1HZbPKNKc5BQE-HUcbiCtPqIkCu3N4csKreh5DU/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NKVL1HZbPKNKc5BQE-HUcbiCtPqIkCu3N4csKreh5DU/edit?usp=sharing) Please take a look at them before joining the event. * Following the discussion, our next book will be chosen by group poll. Come prepared to champion your pick. Each month, we explore a different genre. For the June discussion, please bring at least one **fiction** recommendation. If your suggestion wins the vote, your book takes center stage! Even if not, you’ll enjoy stepping beyond your usual horizons. **❓FAQ** * 1)"Do I have to finish reading the book to join the event?" **YES.** We’re here to discuss the book! To ensure a rich and meaningful conversation for everyone, all participants are expected to read the book in full before attending. * 2)"Can I just listen and not join the discussion?" **NO.** We gather in person to **share** ideas. Your voice matters! Whether you agree, disagree, or interpret things differently, every perspective helps deepen our understanding of the book. There’s no right or wrong answer, and every opinion is equally cherished. . . . Feel free to send me a message if you have any other questions. See you in May, bookflies🦋!

Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. 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. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Bugis (DT14/EW12)

**For ages 17 and above.** There are two types of waltzes that are performed in most ballrooms - the Slow Waltz and the Viennese Waltz. The classical Viennese Waltz is a quick ballroom dance that involves the dancers swirling around the whole dance floor, seemingly without touching the ground. The slightly easier Slow Waltz is a favourite dance among beginners and social dancers. It is characterized by its grace, elegance and fluidity of movements and rotations. ### **Address** 795, North Bridge Rd, #02-01 797, 198763 ### **Schedule** Saturdays 545PM - 645PM ### **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.

Join us for our Squash Sessions happening every Monday / Wednesday / Thursday 6pm to 8pm or 8pm to 10pm Suitable for beginners to the Squash Regulars. Each Session is $15 for pay per play. You can also enquire about being a member when you arrive. We use Meetup.com to advertise the session and our members use a private whatsapp group to register. So should you be the only one signing up, you may still see a full house that evening. Do sign up prior as we are limited to 16 pax per 2 hours sessions. Do whatsapp the organizer at 9006 0909 @Trevor to expedite the reply and confirmation of your bookings.

Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. 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. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer / Raffles Place

**THEME: FOOD!!!** Bring along a food-related book if you can :) Our usual agenda follows, although we may expect slightly more conversation on our themed topic. Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. 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. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Pasir Panjang

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Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

**Our May novel is: *The Quiet Librarian* by Allen Eskens** **This month’s book is set in the 20th century and mixes historical fiction with suspense and thriller elements. It also centers on women’s stories and relationships. The novel is 368 pages in print or 8 hours and 12 minutes on audiobook.** Hana Babic is a quiet, middle-aged librarian in Minnesota who wants nothing more than to be left alone. But when a detective arrives with the news that her best friend has been murdered, Hana knows that something evil has come for her, a dark remnant of the past she and her friend had shared. Thirty years before, Hana was someone else: Nura Divjak, a teenager growing up in the mountains of war-torn Bosnia—until Serbian soldiers arrived to slaughter her entire family before her eyes. The events of that day thrust Nura into the war, leading her to join a band of militia fighters, where she became not only a fierce warrior but a legend—the deadly Night Mora. But a shattering final act forced Nura to flee to the United States with a bounty on her head\*\*.\*\*

Posting this early because seemingly all Sundays in May are holidays or busy! I picked a shorter thriller that's hopefully a fast read/listen. [Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3458940) Location: Grandview Cafe, *1455 W. 3rd Ave*, Columbus, OH 43212 [Menu](https://www.grandviewcafe.com/menu) Book summary: Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He's got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each Fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy -- despite the fact that he's suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he's not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he's almost sure he sees her being kidnapped.

Join us for a cozy evening of books and conversation. 🗓 Tuesday\, May 12 \| 6:30 p\.m\. Hilliard Branch \| 4500 Hickory Chase Way Schedule 6:00 p.m. – Book sale opens 6:30 p.m. – Author talk 7:15 p.m. – Audience Q&A 7:30 p.m. – Book signing It’s a great chance to pick up a new book, hear an author’s perspective, and share the experience with a community of readers.