Empty Nesters

Meet Kay outside Sebastian's - to walk along the beach to Green Point in Brighton (one hour round trip). There are plenty of benches along the way if you don't feel like doing the whole walk. Then back to Sebastian's for a cuppa & chat. For any queries, don't hesitate to get in touch with Kay 0432098716 http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/8/6/8/event_431898536.jpeg http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/7/5/4/event_306566452.jpeg

Captain Baxter’s beachside bar offers panoramic views of St Kilda beach. Inspired by tropical beach bungalows of the 1920’s, this seaside destination is perfect for sun-down drinks and relaxed vibes. The space features a fully retractable roof, bringing the outdoors in and making this venue suitable for variable weather 📍Address: Captain Baxter, St Kilda Sea Baths, 10-18 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda Come along to socialise and enjoy chatting with new and regular members! Most people come along by themselves so don't worry if you don't know any of the other members. New people are always welcome. We have all been the new person at some point in time Join us to meet new people and see the familiar faces of the regular members. This is a regular weekly group for socialising and unwinding for the weekend Events are also on: Meet New People, Make Real Friends [https://www.meetup.com/casual-catchups-and-cool-connections/](https://www.meetup.com/casual-catchups-and-cool-connections/) Bartopia [https://www.meetup.com/bartopia/](https://www.meetup.com/bartopia/) Bartopia [https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/) This week's venue: [https://www.captainbaxter.com.au/](https://www.captainbaxter.com.au/)

Join me for a Friday Morning Dance Mixx, featuring the best Cardio and Strength Routines of 2025. $10 trial class available at the door.

**Most people use ChatGPT like a search engine, but it’s actually more like a skilled assistant waiting for clear instructions.** If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by that blinking cursor in an empty chat box, or wondered what all those new buttons and settings actually do, this session is for you. We’ve all heard the AI hype, but few are using it to actually make their daily lives easier. In fact, most people are only using about 10% of what ChatGPT can truly do. It’s time to move beyond the "search box" mentality and start treating AI like the powerful partner it is. For our second January catch-up, I’m taking the training wheels off. At **Aiven Australia (AI Ventures)**, we believe technology should be straightforward and practical. That’s why there will be **no "tech-bro" talk.** Instead, I’ll be sharing my screen to show you exactly how I navigate the 2026 interface to save hours every week. We’ll move from curious to confident by looking at the brand-new **"Go" tier** that just launched in Australia this week, showing you how to get the results you need the first time. We won't be talking about complex theories, we will be looking at how to navigate the 2026 interface to make your daily life and work simpler. This is your step-by-step guide to making ChatGPT your most practical everyday tool. **What we will explore together:** * **A Guided Interface Tour:** A visual map of the settings and features that matter most in 2026. * **Commanding the Tool:** How to use the built-in options to get reliable results the first time. * **Practical Workflows:** Real-world examples of using AI for planning, drafting, and organizing. * **Live Q&A:** Your chance to ask "How do I do this?" in a relaxed environment. **The Takeaway:** To help you put this into practice, everyone who joins the live session will receive the **Aiven Simple AI: ChatGPT Essentials Cheat Sheet**, a one-page PDF guide designed to be your permanent reference. **Logistics:** * **Join the meeting here:** [https://meet.google.com/qho-oepe-tfb](https://meet.google.com/qho-oepe-tfb) * **Register here to receive your calendar invite and the follow-up Cheat Sheet:** [Sign Up Here](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/simple-ai-from-curious-to-confident-a-live-visual-guide-to-chatgpt-tickets-1980854884282?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) **Simple AI \| Practical Tools \| [aiven.com.au](aiven.com.au)**

This is a social network event for girls only . If you wan to know about this group and have a look around in the Fitzroy Gardens Welcome! (Dogs are also welcome 🤗)

Hi Radiant Ladies, Join us for a refreshing Saturday walk at Ruffey Lake Park. 👭 Walk at your own pace 🐕 Dogs welcome ☕ Coffee after 🌦️ We walk every Saturday (unless it’s pouring) New ladies welcome. See you! 
Leanne & Lyn 💕

Enjoy brunch with the Saturday crew

**[RSVP on the Nature Walks Page](https://www.meetup.com/nature-walks-mornigton-peninsula/events/312292400/)** Join Rowan & Kate and Members of the Nature Walks Group on this Historic Nature Wonderland that is known as Braeside Park. An easy **6km** walk, that will take on a varying landscape that includes an old training ground for Phar Lap. Don't forget your Hat, Sunglasses, Camera(Phone) good walking shoes, and most importantly a ***water bottle***. After the walk we will be having a BYO Picnic Lunch. **[RSVP on the Nature Walks Page](https://www.meetup.com/nature-walks-mornigton-peninsula/events/312292400/)**

For 2026, I thought it would be fun to explore Melbourne in alphabetical order. Let's start with A for Altona (by popular demand). **ITINERARY** 11am - Meet at the entrance of Altona station. Walk down to the pier together and enjoy the sun, sea, summer breeze, and introvert-friendly conversation. 12pm - Picnic lunch in the park. Takeaway options nearby: * Altona Pines Fish and Chips * Mascalzone Altona * Between 2 Buns * Matteo's Delicatessen 1pm: Explore the town centre or the beach. * Altona Library is open till 4pm. * Louis Joel Arts & Community \| Gallery & Ceramic Studio is open till 2pm\. P.S. There is an organizer fee of $10 for this event. You can PayID me at 0403 413 056 (Serena Low) or bring cash on the day.

**Games**: Bring your favorite game to play with others or join in with a game that someone else brought. Board games. Card games. Please, no axe throwing games or other blood sports. It's not that I'm opposed to such things, it's just that clean up could be a mess and my First Aid certification is long expired. (POST here in the comments what game you are bringing. Let us know what you're good at and what you want to play...) **On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\. **Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. **After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"