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Jingan gymnasium Friday social badminton event
what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court
Chinese Kungfu tea experience
Wonderful tea tasting journey which professional tea artist.you will experience traditional Chinese Kungfu tea to feel aroma of fine tea and Etiquette
Jingan gymnasium Tuesday social badminton event
what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court
jingan badminton social event
Add wechat ellenliu12345 if you want to join the event! sign up in advance is necessary.Welcome join us
50rmb for 2 hours , prepare racket by yourself
Bailian Zhonghuan Shopping Mall
dear all, We will move to Bailian Zhongshan BEFORE jing’an opens. Welcome to join us
Please confirm with me first before you signed up
My WeChat is ellenliu12345
60rmb for 2 hours , 6 people share a court
小伙伴们, 所以我们在静安开放之前将会在百联中环打,欢迎加入我们
Sunday Afternoon World Mates Meetup
Hi There,
60+ Expats, Tourists, and locals join us to make new friends, have fun and learn new things, stay in company and share views and opinions on different topics.
Don't worry about your language level or being new, Hosts will welcome you warmly at the venue and introduce you to a few other attendees so long as you come early. You'll soon feel at home!!
**We have our area booked for Meetup. Please ask the cafe staff for language Exchangers Shanghai, they will help you find us.**
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**Special thanks to our partners**
**HSBC,** a British [universal bank](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_bank) and [financial services](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_services) group headquartered in [London](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London), England, with historical and business links to [East Asia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Asia) and a [multinational](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multinational_corporation) footprint. It is the [largest Europe-based bank by total assets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Europe), ahead of [BNP Paribas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNP_Paribas), with US$2.953 trillion as of December 2021.
**italki**, the global language learning platform offering 1-on-1 online lessons with qualified native-speaking teachers
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**How does it work:**
A. Done RSVP on meetup & payment before coming over
B. Show hosts ticket you bought to check in & get a wristband
C. Get your first free welcome drink, or order something else you’d love to have
D. Grab seats, make a self-introduction, start topics discussion,
and at 4:15 PM stand-up free networking chat
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**Costs & Payment methods :**
**Online on WeChat mini-program (Get ¥10 Refund on-site** if you RSVP on meetup)
**Female**
¥40 / person ( Only 15 Early bird Spots )
¥50 / person
**Male**
¥50 / person ( Only 15 Early bird Spots )
¥60 / person
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**At Door** ¥70/ person(all genders)
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Add **Eric's WeChat: 15026652832 to score tickets via WeChat Mini Program. Registration is valid after payment is made.**
\*\***All tickets include one free drink**.\*\* Refunds only if the event is canceled. Your credit will be switched to the very next event on the same day of next week once only if couldn't make the one which u already paid for
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**Check-in Time:** **3:00-3:30 pm,** (@Eric with a word of I’ll be late on group chat if u arrive during 3:30-4:00 pm, **Do Not accept any check-in after** 4:00 **pm**)
Plz don’t forget to update your RSVP to free up space if you can’t make it anymore, thanks.
**l Venue:** **TsingTao 1903 Beer Bar(Jing An Temple Branch)**
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**l Address:** No. 315 Yuyuan Rd, Jing’An District, Shanghai
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**l Subway:** **Exit 1 of Jing An Temple station of Line 2,7,14**
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**l Event Time: 3:00 - 6:00 PM** Every Sunday(Plz arrive on time or a bit early, leave anytime)
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We’d also love to know what you expect from this group, and what types of activities you’d be into. open to all propositions for the meet-ups activities
By participating in our events, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. The photos and videos will be shared on our social networks
You may be removed from the group if rude, aggressive, harassing, or coming only to date
Any questions Just add **Eric's WeChat: 15026652832**
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If you would miss Saturday’s event, feel free to join our Friday (Link below)
https://www.meetup.com/language-exchangers-shanghai/events/
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Disclaimer:
Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct, and well-being; recognizes that possibly attend activities, and agrees to participate solely at their own risk. The hosts shall not be held liable for any inconvenience, accidents, rescues, injuries, etc.
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感谢了解我们活动,如果你的英语已经达到能进行基本日常生活、工作交流水平,并希望持续保持活跃度,你就来对地方了。
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若想获得活动最新照片,或其他疑问欢迎加 管理员微信入群:
**Eric - WeChat:15026652832 或**
**小红书 搜 language Exchangers Shanghai**
周日活动:
@活动地点: TsingTao 1903 (愚园路店)
@活动地址: 上海市静安区愚园路315号1楼103室
@活动时间: 每周日下午3:00-6:00(可提前5-10分钟到场,随时离场)
@交通方式: **2,7,14 号地铁 到 静安寺 地铁站下 从1号口出 步行5分钟**
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免责声明:
本活动本着自愿参与的原则,参加活动者视为具有完全民事行为能力的人(18岁以上公民),对于任何原因造成的人身财产等一切伤害和损失完全自行负责,活动主办方不承担任何责任。所有现场参加者默认同意并接受本声明!
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欢迎参加周五晚场次(链接如下)
https://www.meetup.com/language-exchangers-shanghai/events/
Weekly Go meeting
I will organize a go meeting on every sunday night near nanjing east road. The cafe is nice and i will bring one board with me at the first meeting. Beginners are welcome. I will show the basic rules. Do suggest you add my wechat 864324659 and I can know your levels to find opponents.
Friendly Sparring Events This Week
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Stuckness as Protection
🚀What if feeling stuck isn’t a problem—but a powerful form of self-protection?
Feeling stuck is often seen as a failure or weakness, yet stuckness can actually serve as a powerful form of protection. In this MOTIVATE Community Sunday webinar, Stuckness as Protection, you’ll explore how feeling immobilized or uncertain can prevent impulsive decisions, emotional overwhelm, and unhealthy situations.
Led by Harald Bartisch, Coach/Consultant and NLP Master Practitioner, this session reframes stuckness as a meaningful pause—one that invites reflection, clarity, and balance. You’ll learn how stuckness can arise from fear, self-doubt, low self-esteem, or external constraints, and how recognizing its protective role can reduce frustration and self-judgment.
Through practical insights and NLP-informed strategies such as setting boundaries, gaining clarity, and seeking support, this webinar will help you move from stuckness to empowered, intentional action.
🗓️Join us on **February 8, 2025**, for the MOTIVATE Community Sunday webinar “**Stuckness as Protection**” with **Harald Bartisch**, Coach/Consultant and NLP Master Practitioner, as we explore how feeling stuck can guide meaningful change.
🎯 **Key Points / Takeaways for the Audience**
✅Stuckness is not always negative—it can be a form of protection that prevents rash decisions and supports reflection and healing.
✅Getting unstuck begins with identifying the true source of stuckness, whether it’s fear, self-doubt, protection, or external factors, and applying intentional strategies to address it.
🎯 **Additional Key Points / Takeaways / Benefits**
✅Stuckness as a signal: Learn to see stuckness as useful information rather than resistance or failure.
✅Boundaries restore balance: Discover how healthy boundaries reduce burnout and support forward movement.
✅Clarity creates momentum: Gain tools to clarify values and goals, reducing indecision and fear.
✅Small steps matter: Break overwhelm into manageable actions that rebuild confidence.
✅Support accelerates growth: Understand the role of coaches, mentors, and community in navigating stuckness effectively.
**ABOUT THE SPEAKER**🎤
Harald Bartisch has more than 30+ years of experience in engineering, industrial plant construction projects, thereof 20+ years in managing production companies, leading staff members in China.
Lately he decided to change his profession and work with people and touch people’s hearts, supporting them to move to the next level.
He is a Coach/Consultant/Advisor, NLP Master Practitioner and Elite Mentorship Trainer.
**CONTACT DETAILS**
**Email**: harald.bartisch@bbasci.com
**Wechat ID**: message3334
**Facebook**: https://www.facebook.com/harald.bartisch
**Website**: https://www.bbasci.com
⏰February 08, 2026 (Sunday), 1.5 Hour
5:00 PM GMT+8 China/Indo/PH
7:00 PM GMT+10 Brisbane
8:00 PM GMT+11 Sydney/Canberra
4:00 AM GMT-4 New York
10:00 AM GMT+1 Barcelona
📌For first-time attendees please scan the QR code on the flyer or click the following link to register and become part of our enriching live discussion, all at no cost: https://adriancahill.agilecrm.com/forms/6002900926529536
📌Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/86301571361
Log-in: 86301571361
Password: #motivate
🔗 Secure your spot and register now!
Sunday Scribbles (Free-writing Time)
Get ready creative writers! Inkwell is proud to announce Sunday Scribbles, our latest event for the Shanghai writing community.
Sunday Scribbles is a low stress gathering for your Sunday afternoon creative writing. Join us to work, chat, and write to your heart's content. (Mostly write, though). Add Ryan (WechatID: texaswriter) to figure out where we are meeting this week and to ask any questions. I don't keep Meetup very up to date and everything Inkwell does is organized through wechat groups, so even if the number of attendees is low, there's likely an event still going on. Add Ryan, and you can join the wechat group where everything is happening.
Some Frequently Asked Questions:
What do we do here?: Mostly write and work quietly with some chatting
What to bring?: Something to work on
What we don't do?: Edit things for you, serve as writing consultants
What does it cost?: Free, but please order something to support the venue.
What is Inkwell?: There's a lot of information about the workshop located on the website: www.inkwell.asia.
Meet Writing Workshop veterans and other Workshoppers for the latest info on writing prompts and activities. It's also the perfect chance to make the Sunday night deadline for that week's Writing Workshop.
Sunday Scribbles is organized by Paula Willis who has been in Shanghai since early 2018 and a member of the writing group since fall 2019.
Bring something to write with and we'll see you there!
40~60 people every time Language Exchange& Social Party
小红书RedBook: TomEvents.
微信公众号wechat offical account: TomEvents.
wechat:lzy9138
First i should let you know That our Time and location could be changing from Time to time,sometimes we don’t update the information here in meetup, so pls add my wechat:Lzy9138 to confirm before you come, I’ll also add you in our wechat group where you ‘ll get the latest notifications
Hi There,
Welcome to our language exchange party
Our Event is devided into 3 parts.
1.Get your drink, grab a seat, and free talk
2.Hosting Part.(Ice-breaking Game,Lucky Draw etc.). Within half an hour.
3.Networking, Board Games, Industry Exchanges and mingling.different areas will be set, everyone Stand up, hold your drink and move freely~
About 1.5 hour
**How does it work:**
A. Done RSVP on meetup & payment before coming over
B. Use wechat to scan our QR code to check in & get a bracelet
C. Get your first free drink.
D. Grab a seats and follow the flow.
**Costs & Payment methods :**
**Online on WeChat mini-program 快团团**
Ticket Price Varies from ¥39.9-78
若想获得活动通知 最新照片,或其他疑问欢迎加 管理员微信入群:
**Tom-WeChat:lzy9138**
**小红书/微信公众号:上海英语角TomEvents**
周六活动:
@活动时间Time: 每周六下午Every Saturday afternoon 3-6pm
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免责声明:
本活动本着自愿参与的原则,参加活动者视为具有完全民事行为能力的人(18岁以上公民),对于任何原因造成的人身财产等一切伤害和损失完全自行负责,活动主办方不承担任何责任。所有现场参加者默认同意并接受本声明!
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Language exchange @Jing an
Hi there,
Welcome to join our group to practice the new language with new friends.
WeChat: ZoeMandarinClass
Chinese Corner in Jing an
Chinese Corner in Jing an(Line 7 Changping Lu station) Please free free to join us. All levels are welcome! Don’t worry about your Chinese level, we have mandarin teachers here to help you, any questions free to ask. More informations
Welcome to add WeChat : ZoeMandarinClass
Zoe Mandarin Class
This is a group for anyone interested in learning Chinese, including oral Chinese ,business Chinese ,HSK. And on every Friday night we do Chinese Corner,greetings,learning part, language exchange, free talk,games etc. Btw, coffee,drinks are on the side. all skill levels are Welcome!! It’s a great chance to make international friends ,and learn about other cultures . Looking forward to seeing you:-)
WeChat : ZoeMandarinClass
喜欢外语的朋友欢迎加入我们!既能练习第二语言,又能结交一些新朋友,感受不同国家的文化和习惯!欢迎大家!
Friendly Sparring Events Near You
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Advanced Jiu-Jitsu (no gi) at One Spirit Martial Arts in Herndon
This **no gi class** focuses on **advanced [Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu) concepts**, including takedowns, positional drilling, submissions, transitions, situational sparring, strategy development, and live training.
While the class is scheduled for **90 minutes**, it may run longer depending on content and participation.
This class includes both instruction as well as [rolling](https://www.howbjjworks.com/bjj-blog/2018/7/29/how-rolling-works-in-bjj) (sparring).
The **drop-in fee** for non-members is **$20**, payable on-site.
**Note:** We are located in **Suite #130**.
Critter and Cookies - A family friendly Valentine's Day Event
Join us for the sweetest winter event of the season. Our Critters and Cookies event is a family-friendly experience filled with hands on fun, animal encounters, and plenty of treats to enjoy together.
Your admission ticket includes access to all activities during the event.
**What to Expect**
• Valentine themed cookie decorating with fun toppings
• Valentine card making station for kids to create something special
• Indoor play area open for climbing, exploring, and burning off energy
• Meet and greet animal experiences including
– Bunnies in a basket
– Rosie the porcupine with her Valentine flair
• A fan favorite activity Name a Cockroach where kids can name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after someone they love or someone who bugs them
Animal participation may vary depending on the animals’ comfort and mood. Our team always puts animal wellbeing first.
This event is perfect for families looking for a fun winter outing, Valentine themed activities without pressure, and memorable moments with animals and cookies all in one place.
Space is limited. Advance tickets are recommended.
Sunday BJJ Open Training at One Spirit in Herndon, VA 🥋
Join us every Sunday at [One Spirit Martial Arts](https://www.virginiabjj.com/) in [Herndon, VA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herndon,_Virginia) for open training in [Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu): Research, Review, and Roll! 🥇
This is a **student-driven session** designed to help you explore what matters most to your BJJ development.
Whether you want to **research techniques, review material from the week**, or **roll with different partners**, this open format gives you the flexibility to focus on your own goals.
An **instructor will be present** to answer questions, offer feedback, and help troubleshoot positions, but the pace and flow of the session are entirely up to you.
You can **drill, experiment**, or **get in some live rounds** in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Open training is ideal for students who want to **refine their technique, test new ideas, and build confidence** through *consistent practice*.
All skill levels are welcome -- come train, learn, and grow with the **[Northern Virginia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community](https://www.meetup.com/northern-virginia-martial-arts-group/)**!
**Note:** We are located in **Suite #130**.
The **drop-in fee** for non-members is **$20**, payable on-site.
BOGO FRIDAY at LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK
Every Friday in February, enjoy BOGO admission when you purchase your tickets at the door AND MENTION BOGO. For $15.95, one paid admission gets one guest into the park FREE.
That means two people get a full park visit for the price of one. Simple. Fun. The best BOGO around. BOGO Fridays - Every Friday in February
Tickets purchased at the door only
$15.95 for two guests - One free guest per paid admission - YOU MUST MENTION BOGO WHEN PURCHASING YOUR TICKET!
Grab a friend, bring the kids, or make it a family Friday and enjoy a full day at the park. No advance tickets required or available. Just show up and save.



















