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MUST TAP “GOING” WITH NUMBER OF GUESTS. FREE ENTRY ONLY IF YOU BRING A FRIEND. Come socialise after work with other professionals across all professional industries (including IT, AI, startups, entrepreneurs, office workers, business owners, investors, crypto, blockchain and more) in a RELAXED and CASUAL atmosphere. LAST ENTRY STRICTLY AT 6.30PM

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 💕

🎉 **Saturday Morning Badminton Social – All Players Welcome!** 🎉 Looking for a fun and friendly way to start your Saturday? Join us at **ABC (Abbotsford Badminton Center) from 9am to 12pm** for our weekly badminton socials! 3 hours of fun for $25 We’re a welcoming group made up of **beginners, intermediate, and advanced players**, and we love seeing new faces on court. Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time or you’ve been playing for years, there’s a place for you here. ✅ All skill levels welcome – beginners, casual players, and seasoned shuttlers ✅ No pressure, just fun games and great people ✅ A chance to improve, connect, and enjoy the sport together Come rally, laugh, and meet some awesome people. Bring your racquet, your good vibes, and we’ll see you on Sunday! (And also badminton shoes) 🕘 **9am to 12pm** 📍 **ABC (Abbotsford Badminton Center)** Please RSVP your attendance via our Whatsapp Group Our WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/J3MBdm83KGrAQfOUYphIoj

This is a weekly event for our community to meet in-person on the beautiful South Melbourne beach for some inspiring mindful movement. We do this practice on weekday mornings before work - but if you can't make it to our weekday morning practice this is your chance to try our practice and meet our community! Specifically the practice is called Good Vibrancy and is a fairly concise 30-minute practice involving a sequence of... \- Breath\-work for inspiration \- Movement for grace \- Compassion for love/gratitude \- Mindfulness for balance \- Visualisation for intention \- Qi Gong for abundance It is designed to align one's whole self (mind, body, spirit) around one's higher ideals - for example freedom and abundance. This not only feels amazing but also, over time, will make success a simple and straight-forward choice - because limitations, distractions and complications will become increasingly irrelevant. If this is your first time doing the practice you will likely feel highly elated from engaging with your fullest self (perhaps for the first time - and on a public beach). This is not a bad thing it's just part of the process of starting a new practice - stick with it and you will feel grounded and refreshed. The visualisation part (Life Visualisation) involves reimagining your past "story" and future "script". So please have a general idea of your ideal life/future in mind and note that if you have unresolved trauma it's not a good time to delve into that aspect of your past. The compassion part of the practice (Heart Invocation) involves a short/silent/personal prayer (because this is an effective method of tuning into abundant, universal love) - if you don't want to pray you can sit this part out but please respect other peoples' choice to pray. Perhaps around 10.45am we will go to a cafe for brunch for about 45-min - if you are attending brunch please purchase a beverage or something to eat! Thanks

Weather looks reasonable good on Sunday. Participants are invited to join us for a walk and talk about science, philosophy and technology. We will also have time for coffee & a bite to eat afterwards at The Abbotsford Convent. ## Details **Schedule** **10 am** – Meet at or near the Rotunda at the [Studley Park Boathouse Picnic Area](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Studley+Park+Boathouse+and+Picnic+Area/@-37.8010746,145.0099524,19.5z/data=!3m1!5s0x6ad647468a8e6d4b:0x8bec09a48fc2782d!4m22!1m16!4m15!1m6!1m2!1s0x6ad64390ba3131a7:0xf0456760531db00!2sFairfield+Park+Boathouse+%26+Tea+Gardens,+Fairfield+Park+Dr,+Fairfield+VIC+3078!2m2!1d145.0137071!2d-37.78518!1m6!1m2!1s0x6ad6430738fab4cd:0xdb76f953991f8b47!2sAbbotsford+Convent,+1+St+Heliers+St,+Abbotsford+VIC+3067!2m2!1d145.0028144!2d-37.80269!3e2!3m4!1s0x0:0xc5b4e7f2ffed7da1!8m2!3d-37.8007946!4d145.0093501) near the boathouse **10.30 am –** Saunter across [Kanes Bridge](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kanes+Bridge/@-37.8001395,145.0095086,19.5z/data=!3m1!5s0x6ad647468a8e6d4b:0x8bec09a48fc2782d!4m22!1m16!4m15!1m6!1m2!1s0x6ad64390ba3131a7:0xf0456760531db00!2sFairfield+Park+Boathouse+%26+Tea+Gardens,+Fairfield+Park+Dr,+Fairfield+VIC+3078!2m2!1d145.0137071!2d-37.78518!1m6!1m2!1s0x6ad6430738fab4cd:0xdb76f953991f8b47!2sAbbotsford+Convent,+1+St+Heliers+St,+Abbotsford+VIC+3067!2m2!1d145.0028144!2d-37.80269!3e2!3m4!1s0x6ad643a61948cd11:0xa29da82fe9e81dcb!8m2!3d-37.8000822!4d145.0096953) towards [the convent](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Abbotsford+Convent/@-37.8026857,145.0006257,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x6ad647468a8e6d4b:0x8bec09a48fc2782d!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad6430738fab4cd:0xdb76f953991f8b47!8m2!3d-37.80269!4d145.0028144) via [Dights Falls loop trail](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dights+Falls+Loop+Trail/@-37.8002318,145.0089975,18.17z/data=!3m1!5s0x6ad647468a8e6d4b:0x8bec09a48fc2782d!4m22!1m16!4m15!1m6!1m2!1s0x6ad64390ba3131a7:0xf0456760531db00!2sFairfield+Park+Boathouse+%26+Tea+Gardens,+Fairfield+Park+Dr,+Fairfield+VIC+3078!2m2!1d145.0137071!2d-37.78518!1m6!1m2!1s0x6ad6430738fab4cd:0xdb76f953991f8b47!2sAbbotsford+Convent,+1+St+Heliers+St,+Abbotsford+VIC+3067!2m2!1d145.0028144!2d-37.80269!3e2!3m4!1s0x6ad643b6fb99244d:0x4653bb18d09f4f95!8m2!3d-37.7984944!4d145.0074445), observing stunning views of Yarra river (including Dights Falls, urban graffiti, inner suburb farms and more) **12.30** – Hang out at the convent for coffee and a bite to eat. **Topics can include:** – How epistemics (inc science) makes progress – Health, wellness and how to live a good life – Metaethics / ethics – Moral progress and indirect normativity – Latest trends in AI – Economic impacts of AGI, automation, unbounded inequality – UBI - Basic income and universal wealth redistribution – Likelihood of future doom or utopia – Human augmentation, hacking human potential – AI interpretability – ChatGPT, Gemini, ClaudeAI – Automated persuasion, AI dark arts – Future directions in AI – Plato’s cave – Fun theory, value theory Nietzsche: "**All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.** From the process of creative self-discovery one emerges an artist. More often than not, our internal spiritual restoration is accompanied by a physical transformation." Plenty of parking. [Here is an example of how to get there via public transport](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Flinders+Street+Railway+Station,+Flinders+Street,+Melbourne+VIC/1+Boathouse+Rd,+Kew+VIC+3101/@-37.8078241,144.9758788,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m19!4m18!1m5!1m1!1s0x6ad642b6af832249:0xe39e415e49a7c44e!2m2!1d144.9670618!2d-37.8182711!1m5!1m1!1s0x6ad643a898057765:0xc5b4e7f2ffed7da1!2m2!1d145.0093501!2d-37.8007946!2m3!6e1!7e2!8j1676109600!3e3!5i1). Sometimes philosophy discussions feel quite sedentary – hence our experiment to cross pollinate exercise and engaging discussions on philosophy. Exertion of both the mind and body at the same time may lead to a fascinating dynamic. A sedentary lifestyle (and by association, philosophy) has been linked to mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. Ease the anxieties of the armchair philosopher engaging in mental gymnastics with minimal muscle movement – join our raggle-taggle crew of aspiring philosophers walking the talk! Healthy body, healthy mind! Note, bring elemental protection (umbrellas, sunscreen etc)

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Join us for a relaxed networking drinks with other couples who value meaningful conversation, intentional living, and want to work on a business or a project together (or already are). This isn’t your average couples’ Meetup. 💡 **Please note:** This event is specifically for couples attending together. RSVPs without a +1 (partner) will be cancelled to keep the balance of the group. 📅 **il Mercato Centrale Melbourne** **📍 Limited to 10 couples** so grab your spot early 🍷**Happy Hour** drink specials from 5:00pm **💬 Conversation Starters** Each time we meet includes a few rotating topics to spark insight and great chats: * A habit that made your life better as a couple * A travel story with a twist (funny, unique, or unexpected) * Something you’re learning right now * A tip on how to work with your partner's personality and communication styles No need to prep, just come ready to connect. We’ll mix up seating halfway through so you meet more than just the couple beside you. **🧠 Who This Is For** * Couples into growth, learning, and intentional living * Those building something together, or who want to * People who want deeper connection, not surface-level chat This isn’t networking. It’s real people and real convos. Just bring yourselves, curiosity, and an open mind. We’ll take care of the rest. **👥 Hosted by Matt & Justine Stuckings** Matt & Justine are the kind of couple who live for deep chats over food, spontaneous adventures, and connecting with people who live life on purpose. Matt’s a 6’4 ex-photographer turned marketer and entrepreneur. He’s into Pickleball, boutique breweries, and discovering weird restaurants and books that make life (and business) better. If it helps him grow or gets him thinking differently, he’s probably already into it. Justine’s a connector at heart. She’s a uni teacher and entrepreneur who loves mentoring, dancing, dark hot chocolate, and surrounding herself with people who think big and care deeply. Together, they host events that feel relaxed but intentional, welcoming but meaningful. They started this event to find more of their people. Curious, kind, growth-minded couples who want more than just small talk.

**—— Details ——** We will meet at the starting point, take round trip around the Tan and a short stroll inside the botanical garden. BYO coffee/ water bottle. Dress for outdoor walk. Come along & simply say, "Hi, it's my first time joining the group event." or ask the organiser to introduce you. You can take it slow and start from there. If you enjoy the conversations, take the initative to invite others to hang out over a bite/ drink after. **\-\-\- Running Late \-\-\-** If you are running late, please message at least 30 mins in advance. We will wait up to 15 mins before heading off. We won't be able to keep track of messages once we start. **\-\-\- RSVP / Change of Plan \-\-\-** Change of plan or decide not to attend is absolutely okay. Please do update your RSVP to "NO", so others can have the opportunity to attend. **\-\-\- Intro \-\-\-** Kudos to Friends….Expand Your Social Circle Meetup group is a community of individuals who prefer to take it slow to get to know each other overtime in Melbourne. Join us on a fun journey as we explore cafes, restaurants and bars, including drinks, meals, outings, chilling, cultural exchange, etc. Above all, we’d like to celebrate the importance of friendships. So if you are looking to expand your social circle and explore new adventures and venues in Melbourne, come join us! **\-\-\- WhatsApp Group \-\-\-** We use WhatsApp for more fluid communication, including ideas, interest groups, questions etc. Please let the organizer know if you would like to be added to the WhatsApp Group at the event. We will send an invite to attendees to the group. (give us some time) **\-\-\- Rules \-\-\-** Admin will only add members to the group with a clear profile picture. (No hidden behind sunglasses, masks, drawings) **You might be removed from the group in the case of…** * no show * without a clear profile picture * anti-social behaviour (i.e. acts rude / disrespectful regularly) * take advantage of individuals for personal gain(s) **\-\-\- Privacy \-\-\-** Do not disclose your contact number in this post comment. We will delete your comment/info as soon as we see it to protect your privacy.

Gaming, AdTech, EdTech, Media Streaming, and FinTech are just a few of the workloads where high-availability cloud infrastructure matters. Whether you’re doing battle daily in one of these spaces or are just curious about ways to improve performance, meet us in Reston for an in-person discussion on bare metal cloud architecture. You’ll meet our product lead, James MacKenzie, who will walk through how modern bare metal serves as a control plane for hybrid and private cloud architectures. **What we will cover** * Ways to leverage bare metal, containers, and orchestration for better performance and predictable economics; * Real-world hybrid, disaster recovery, and data-intensive architectures; * Our approach to eliminating ingress and egress fees. **Who should attend** * Cloud architects and platform engineers; * DevOps professionals and infrastructure leads; * FinOps stakeholders managing data-heavy or hybrid workloads. **Why attend** This is a technical, architecture-first conversation. You will leave with a clearer understanding of high-availability cloud infrastructure and how organizations are scaling cost-effectively. Food and drinks will be provided. Space is limited to keep the discussion interactive.

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This training is designed for real estate agents who want to learn how to play the Agent Investor game. The goal of this training is to help you flip your income into ownership. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Most real estate agents build their business one transaction at a time.** Investors build wealth—and they buy repeatedly. The Investor Decoder shows why serving investors is the fastest path to predictable income, repeat deal flow, and a higher-value role in real estate. In this session, you’ll learn how to identify and serve the four core investor profiles that drive the majority of investor activity: * The Flipper – speed, volume, and clear exits * The Landlord – long-term cash flow and stability * The Creative Investor – complex deals and problem-solving * The Private Lender – capital partners who enable scale You’ll discover how each profile thinks, what they value most, and what they expect from an agent—so you can position yourself as a trusted advisor instead of just another salesperson. We’ll also cover: * Why investors represent a massive opportunity in today’s market * How working with investors elevates you to a Real Estate Wealth Advisor * The key questions that quickly decode investor goals and timelines * A clear action plan to start building your investor pipeline If you’re ready to escape the transaction treadmill and earn more by working with investors, this session will show you how. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Did you miss it?** [Watch all GRID Reston event playback on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOTh5kxLLJI1G3VH6Pqhlhu0uTA8yrdpi) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Join the GRID Facebook Community** [Join the online GRID community here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/gridinvestor) to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.

Do you feel stuck in the rat race? Do you want to learn how to earn extra income and become financially free? Event outline: Arrive: 6:00 - 6:10 PM Play Cashflow and discuss Investing - 6:10 PM - 9:00 PM We welcome new and experienced players to the meetup. If this is your first game, you will have a lot of fun in a very safe, beginner-friendly environment. If you’ve played many times, prepare to be challenged! There will be a Cashflow 101 game for newer players. There will be a Cashflow 201 game for advanced players. Cost: Free Parking: There is free parking available around the outside of the building. How to get to the office: Park in the parking lot around the outside of the building. Enter in through the front doors. (The side the parking garage is on) Enter the Elevator and go up to the 3rd floor. Walk down the hallway to the end. You will see a room marked as the "Daybreak Room" The event will be inside that room Feel Free to bring in any food or drinks. There are many restaurants nearby. If you have any questions please call or text -- (240) 357-5597

Imagine beginning the New Year feeling refreshed, optimistic, and genuinely excited about the people around you. You step into *Greenhouse Kitchen + Bar* in Tysons Corner and are immediately met with warm lighting, sleek modern design, upbeat music, and an inviting buzz in the air. Cocktails are being poured, conversations are flowing, and the energy feels intentional—stylish yet relaxed, lively yet comfortable. It’s the kind of space that makes you feel at ease the moment you arrive. Now imagine connecting with open-hearted professionals from different industries—people who are curious, engaging, and ready to start the year with purpose. This curated singles mixer is designed for authentic camaraderie, companionship, and meaningful connection. Whether you’re open to romance, new friendships, or simply expanding your circle with positive, like-minded people, this evening is about real moments and shared energy—not profiles or algorithms. Picture conversations unfolding naturally as you move through the space—laughing over small plates, bonding over shared experiences, and feeling that subtle spark when you meet someone who resonates. Light icebreakers help set the tone, but nothing feels forced. The vibe is social, uplifting, and genuine, allowing chemistry and connection to develop at your own pace in a setting that celebrates being yourself. This is your invitation to start the year differently. Put the apps away, step into real life, and choose presence over swiping. Imagine the friendships, connections, and possibilities waiting for you as the year begins—we can’t wait to welcome you, meet you, and kick off the New Year together! **Can't make this event? Sign up for FREE on our website to get updates on future events:** [www.Intelligent.Events](https://www.intelligent.events/ "https://www.Intelligent.Events")

**Join us for an insider's guide to achieving financial freedom through house hacking.** We will share proven strategies for turning your home into a powerful wealth-building tool. Discover multiple methods to successfully house hack your way to financial independence, including how to find the right property, choose the proper strategy, and own for less than renting. Come for the training, stay for the networking! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Did you miss it?** [Watch all GRID event playbacks on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/gridinvestor) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Join the GRID Facebook Community** [Join our online GRID community here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/gridinvestor) to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.

We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)