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Practice your French conversation with Loraine. We meet every other Sunday morning to practice French (games and speaking activities revolving around a different topic each time) with other learners while our native tutor will moderate the class so everyone can follow along and contribute. À bientôt !

An afternoon spent playing Loral Langemeier's Millionaire Maker board game. Please pay early to get the reduced attendance fee!! :) Also, consider **Firing your Boss by Taking Action and Making it Happen** in the real world! We are making real money and using it to fire your Boss! RSVP to an event here: [https://www.meetup.com/TakingAction/](https://www.meetup.com/TakingAction/) As the group grows we will break up into different group skill levels to play the game. We are hoping to have 4 games of Millionaire Maker going at a time. 1 for beginners, 1 for intermediate, 1 for advanced and 1 expert. From the outset, we hope to have two games running. Schedule: [12:30 am]() \- Drinks and Social\, \(Admittance is only allowed before [1 pm]()) [1 pm]() \- Games commence\! [3 to 3:15 pm]() \- Game Review [3:15 pm to 3:30 pm]() \- Group opportunities found and if time allows recent successes The Game is another way for us all to improve our communication skills, sales abilities and leadership qualities. Cost: is £20, or £15 if paid online and early payment is made. Please RSVP No if you are not able to attend to free up your seat :) Thank you :) please also register your details at: [http://www.MillionaireMaker.London](http://www.MillionaireMaker.London) Meeting Rules: • If you arrive after [1 PM]() you will not be admitted because we will have to re-explain the game and you would have lost connection with the others on the table, and you will lose any prepayment so please arrive on time, • No spectators are allowed because it creates a disturbance and hinders the purpose and function of the games. FAQ's Q, Why are you discounting the ticket prices? A, We discount our tickets to reward our regular players when payment is made early and online. Q, How do I make sure I Pay a discounted attendance amount? A, By booking early and online. Q, Can I buy a ticket on the door? A, Yes, You can buy tickets at the door IF there are any tickets left, BUT PLEASE NOTE door tickets costs MORE at the door. For this event, door tickets are only £15, which is cheaper than going to the movies. Q, I don't have a PayPal account.. is there another way to pay? A, Yes, you don't need a PayPal account to use PayPal. After clicking "Pay Now" choose the option "Pay with a debit or credit card" and PayPal will take your payment using your debit or credit card. Q, I have something valuable to share with our members... A, If our assessment of your content will benefit our members, we would be happy to promote for you. Please get in touch to discuss your options. Please note: For the purpose of social interaction and sharing the atmosphere of the group, by attending you consent to allow pictures and video to be taken and shared publicly.

Come along to Sprechstunde in our ventilated offices to practice your German over some tea and coffee. Meet fellow German learners and grow your confidence. Please RSVP, we try to accommodate walk ins but numbers are limited to 10 participants. Light refreshments are available, please advice if you have any dietary requirements.

“Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it’s a good place to start.” - *Jason Collins* “…fascinating and super informative, as well as seriously important” - [*Review by Xena Frailing at VoiceMag*](https://www.voicemag.uk/review/16159/queer-britain-bfi-review) Join us on **Sunday 8th March** at **Queer Britain**, the U.K.’s first and only dedicated LGBTQIA+ museum, in Granary Square near Kings Cross. “Journey through queer culture and heritage in our galleries at Queer Britain. Our gallery redevelopment features a takeover from BFI Flare, with early promotion and annual posters celebrating the landmark film festival's 40-year history. The main gallery presents six new themed displays that tell the stories of the Black Lesbian and Gay Centre, AIDS Quilt 23, Justin Fashanu, Women's Liberation Music, Club Kali, and Dora Carrington and Lytton Strachey. In our temporary exhibition space, modern print culture is explored through Queer Britain's own collections in Queer Print.” Read more here: [Queer Britain Website](https://queerbritain.org.uk) **Due to the small footprint of the museum, we’ll be limiting this event to 15 people maximum.** **MEET DETAILS** - Sunday 8th March **From 2:15PM: MEET IN LIGHTERMAN PUB (optional)** Address: 3 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH **3PM: ENTER QUEER BRITAIN** Address: 2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH **4PM till late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)** We'll head to a nearby pub for a social chit chat over drinks. Address: Betjeman Arms, St Pancras, Euston Rd., London N1C 4QL **TICKETS** **Please book your ticket for Sunday 8th March [here](https://www.outsavvy.com/event/31711/queer-britain-museum#anchor)**. * General Admission: £10 * Pay What You Can: Minimum £1 If you’ve bought a ticket but can no longer attend, please see the ticket disclaimer at the bottom of this event description. **GETTING THERE** [Click here to see the museum’s visit us website page](https://queerbritain.org.uk/visit) **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. Link will be posted in the Event Comments 48 hours before the event, for those on the confirmed going list. *NB* *Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.* **PLEASE READ:** LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, **otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'.** We remove members from the group who: * repeatedly sign up for events then 'no show' * repeatedly change their RSVP to 'No' * are on the event waitlist or have not RSVPd but turn up anyway. Please see the [About Us section](https://www.meetup.com/london-museums-a-z-for-30s-40s/) for more information about the group and how it works. Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.
 Image credit: "Queer Britain Window Display" by PinkEM is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this licence, click [here](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/?ref=openverse). **TICKET DISCLAIMER** If you can’t attend for any reason, please change your RSVP to “Not Going”. Regarding your unused ticket, you can either: 1. Ask for a refund from the museum; 2. Ask the museum if the date can be changed so you can attend on a different date that suits you; 3. Sell the ticket on yourself. Please do NOT advertise your ticket on any LoMAZ WhatsApp group; 4. Donate the ticket to us and we will see if someone wants it. Please do NOT advertise that you wish to donate your ticket on any LoMAZ WhatsApp group. Please message Camilla privately on Meetup if you would like to donate your spare ticket. Please note: - as LoMAZ is a volunteer group, we do NOT pay for unused tickets; - if you sell your ticket to someone in LoMAZ, that DOES NOT give them a place at this event. There are attendee limits on LoMAZ events to help our volunteer hosts manage and plan.

Join this fun challenge to shoot in the style of famous photographers such as Moriyama, Cartier Bresson, Erwitt and others. This challenge is designed to stretch and encourage you to shoot a new and different type of photography. We'll start with a brief and set you into teams, look at your first challenge, then we'll go out shooting until we've worked through all the challenges. We will set the teams once everyone arrives and that way you'll have the courage (if you need it!) shooting street photography. We will stop for a coffee and review some of the images of the day. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: * The work of famous street photographers * Composition - layering / rules / what to look for * Candid or posed and how to approach people **PAYMENT OPTIONS** * **PayPal via RSVP** * The Meetup transaction fee will be added. and you'll automatically be added to attend * **Send £25 via PayPal** to \*\*[creativebeansproductions@gmail.com**](http://creativebeansproductions@gmail.com%2A%2A/) with no extra fee. * Send us a text or comment below and we will add you to the event attendee list. EQUIPMENT: * Any camera * A standard 18-55, 24-70 etc kit lens will do or a 70-200 for candid OTHER ESSENTIALS * A fun and experimental attitude! TRAVEL * As usual check TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey CONTACT * Alex 07956 264049 VENICE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND - Oct 2026 [https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100/](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100/) UPCOMING EVENTS [https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/calendar](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/calendar)

Is one of your 2026 goals to have more valuable engaging chats with new like-minded people who are into what you're into thereby adding more brilliant relevant people to your life? Then come and try something different for a perfect New Year adventure swith **group matched topic** based conversation Time is precious. Here at the Universe of Hedonic Adventures, we believe life gets better when you spend more time enjoying the things you love, with similar people who genuinely love them too. This is not just about bespoke socialising but ensuring fully engaging, soulfully enriching and inspiring interactions that leave you a bit wiser than when you arrived. Start 2026 with themed conversations that'll provide **new beginnings**, **thought provoking engaging chats and meeting people who actually share the same interests as you** No awkward hovering. No boring small talk with “so what do you do?” . No meaningless icebreakers, No dull uninspiring generic chats! Just relaxed meaningful and exciting conversations with people who share your passions, interests and hobbies. Whether you’re into creativity, music, travel, films, wellness, curiosity, science, food, politics or great outdoor adventures, you’ll find your people here. **=== CHOOSE YOUR HIGH LEVEL TOPIC ===** Instead of walking into total randomness, choose **your specialist topic when you RSVP** to meet people just like you. When you arrive - you’ll join a small group of people with the same interests from: * **Music** * **Films, Theatre & TV Shows** * **Travel Destinations** * **Books** * **Health, Fitness, Sports & Nutrition** * **Fashion** * **Spirituality** * **Art** * **Outdoors & Nature** * **Space, Science & Wonder** * **Politics, Economics & Business** * **Food, Eating Out & Cooking** **=== HOW IT WORKS ===** * **Pick your topic when you RSVP** so you’re matched with people who share your interests / passions. To keep conversations truly engaging for everyone, only select a topic that you can talk about with passion and knowledge * **When you arrive**, head to the **table area** (location and host contact number will be posted in the comments). * **Check in with host** — I’ll have a quick chat to make sure you’re comfortable with your chosen topic * **I’ll introduce you to your topic group**, connecting you with people who love the same things as you do * **Enjoy relaxed, easy conversation** over a drink with interesting and engaging people who actually share your hobbies, passions, and curiosity, not just any Tom, Dick & Harry * **Meet a mix of relevant like‑minded people**, ensuring high quality enjoyable organic conversations that flow naturally & never run out * If you get bored - I will re-alllocate you a different group with your secondary area of interest **=== VENUE ===** This historic, cosy, and much‑loved Islington bar serves everything from hot drinks to wine, beer, and food. So come and start 2026 with curiosity, connection, and a room full of people who might just become your new friends Lucas - The Social Butterfly

**It’s that time again! With March now here, we're hugely excited to be hosting our latest Social Pub Quiz, exclusively for 20s and 30s.** Yep that's right, every month we host latest our very special creative and quirky pub quiz in Central London, just for our community. And as always, our crack team of quizmasters have concocted a range of entertaining and social quiz rounds, each designed to challenge your wit and intelligence with a range of fun and fascinating questions. And we'll also be throwing in some fun team games designed to test your speed, creativity and teamwork - with previous quizzes featuring everything from crafty challenges, poetry duels to Marmalade Sandwich time trials! Best of all, we have some amazing prizes up for grabs and so don't miss out on what promises to be a memorable afternoon of quizzing, socialising, and friendly competition. Unfortunately as the pub can only fit a limited number of us in for the quiz and so as always, places will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE/WHEN** Venue Address: The Star By Liverpool Street, 94 Middlesex St, London E1 7EZ ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/hcx4jN9BnqDry2Ws5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hcx4jN9BnqDry2Ws5)) Nearest Tube Stations: Liverpool Street (5 mins walk) and Aldgate (10 mins). Start Time - 4:30pm Finish time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm (Approx) **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45219 **Game Description:** 🎮 Warm up and game only setting. 🌟 Positive environment. \*Privacy policy for games only sessions\* By attending this game session, you agree to the following: \* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during free game\* sessions \* Attending means consenting to potentially being recorded by other participants \* Any videos must only be shared via private links \* Distribution limited to session participants only \* Explicit consent required for any public sharing \* Respect others' privacy and comfort \*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy. **Rules** \- point to 15 \- max 2 games in a row \- 3 team of 6 players \- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)

Join us for a Macro Close-up Photography Workshop where we’ll delve into the intricate beauty of nature and explore the tiny world within park’s stunning landscape. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the art of macro photography - capturing the hidden wonders of the natural world up close. Whether it’s the delicate veins of a flower petal, the geometric perfection of a pollen-covered stamen, or the mesmerizing symmetry of a dewdrop resting on a leaf, Regents Park offers endless opportunities for discovery and creativity. **PAYMENT OPTIONS** * **PayPal via RSVP** * The Meetup transaction fee will be added. and you'll automatically be added to attend * **Send £25 via PayPal** to \*\*[creativebeansproductions@gmail.com**](http://creativebeansproductions@gmail.com%2A%2A/) with no extra fee. * Send us a text or comment below and we will add you to the event attendee list. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • How to optimize your camera settings for stunning macro shots • Techniques for lighting and composition to bring your subject to life • Tips for selecting and using macro lenses or extension tubes effectively • Creative approaches to showcase textures, patterns, and details EXPERIENCE * Change basic camera settings MACRO EQUIPMENT TO USE We have a range of extension tubes to fit: * 3x Nikon F, 3x Canon EF, 2x Sony E mounts EQUIPMENT * Any camera with manual settings * Lens 50mm * 70-200mm if you have one * Tripod is optional OPTIONALS * Reflector / Diffuser * Torch OTHER ESSENTIALS * Dress appropriately for the weather * Bring something to kneel on such as a plastic bag to avoid getting dirty knees TRAVEL * As usual check the TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey CONTACT * Alex 07956 264049 **A WEEKEND IN VENICE – Oct 2026** www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100/ **MONTHLY EVENTS** [www.meetup.com/londonphotographic](www.meetup.com/londonphotographic)

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Germantown's evening Toastmasters club. We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 pm at Northwest High School, classroom 232. We offer opportunities to give a speech, practice impromptu speaking, participate in a leadership role, evaluate a fellow speaker, participate in speech contests, and organize Toastmasters events. There is never any pressure. This is a very kind group of people dedicated to improving their communications and leadership skills and helping others to do the same. You're welcome to visit as many times as you'd like for free. If you would like to join Toastmasters and get started on your public speaking and leadership path, you can do so at any time. Dues are just $51 for a six-month membership + $20 New Member Fee (one time only). Hope to see you soon! IMPORTANT: When Montgomery County Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the club will not meet.

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[The Humane Society of Loudoun County](https://humaneloudoun.org/) invites you to join us for a fundraiser at the very PUP-ular restaurant, [Lazy Dog in Chantilly](https://www.lazydogrestaurants.com/). You can help at-risk animals simply by ordering a delicious meal any time from March 12th through March 22nd. Print this flyer (or take a screenshot), give it to your server, and 15% of your total bill will be donated back to HSLC! Flyers will also be available at the restaurant.

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/b/2/5/event_4871045.jpeg Greetings and welcome new members! WINTER GREENS - every Sunday until April Fool’s Day, no fooling 😊 Play 9 or 18 holes during the winter season. The 18-hole, par-71 layout features well-bunkered, undulating greens, gently rolling fairways, free-flowing tees, tree-lined areas along portions of the course, meandering creeks, and several water hazards. Herndon Centennial Golf Course 909 Ferndale Ave. Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 471-5769 http://www.herndongolf.com Greens Fee: 9 holes $34 walking/$48 riding; 18 holes $54 walking/$74 riding Pull Cart $5.00 *** Please stay mindful and keep pace with the group ahead of you to avoid congestion on the course. \*\*Note there is a $2 charge to sign up for this Meetup. This is a non-refundable fee used to cover no-shows and website costs. Each golfer is responsible for paying green fees to the course on the day of the event. If you fail to show up on the day of the event (without canceling 48 hours before the event, you will be responsible for your greens fees to the course. NoVA Golfers Association, LLC is a Meetup group only, and it is not responsible for any liabilities associated with the event.

Let’s hang out and journal together, trade stationary and stickers, and have a good time! Please note, we do not have a reservation, so we will do our best to find some good spots when we get there.