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Dinner at Narai Classic Thai - $20 deposit Required
Located on Station Street in Fairfield, Narai Classic Thai Restaurant is a vibrant spot that perfectly blends tradition with innovation.
Try their signature dishes like the special Thai noodle dish, red duck curry, and a delightful whole fish dish, all crafted with fresh ingredients.
It's pretty reasonably priced in a great area. Why not come down and join us for some food and conversation. If you haven't been before, don't be shy.
Still not sure? Why not check out their menu.
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A $20 non refundable deposit is required for this event and will be refunded on the night.
The deposit will be required 48 hours from RSVPing to the event or you will be moved removed from the event.
Please make payment to the following account only if you are on the going list.
Please note the new bank details.
BSB 013125
Account 150808654
Please let me know once payment is made. PLEASE USE YOUR NAME AND VENUE AS YOUR REFERENCE.
Please only RSVP to an event if you fully intend to show. Pulling out of a dinner or another booked event (with a venue) on the day is a kick in the teeth for both the venue and the organiser. I understand there are instances where this is unavoidable, but you are short changing the venue on the revenue they are reliant upon, especially when it comes to paying their staff. It may be too late to rebook those tables with other patrons. Not to mention the stress this puts the organisers under.
Please be considerate.
Kingston Music Club - singing to live music
Join the Kingston Music Club Melbourne for an enjoyable evening of group singing and acoustic music. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a newcomer looking to share your love for music, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Bring your favorite instrument or just your vocal cords, and immerse yourself in the joy of live music. This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow music enthusiasts, exchange song recommendations, and above all, enjoy the magic of making music together! We meet on the second and fourth Thursday evenings of each month at the Dingley-Heatherton Uniting Church Hall, 186 Old Dandenong Rd, Heatherton 3202.
Help plant native trees in the Yarra Valley!
Get outside and join us for a day of planting trees and shrubs on a beautiful property in the Yarra Valley. Come and help to protect waterways, improve ecosystems and create habitat for wildlife. Share the day with a fun bunch of outdoorsy folk who like doing good!
No experience required - we will train you on the day.
Morning tea and lunch are provided for free.
**[YOU MUST REGISTER VIA THIS LINK!](https://events.humanitix.com/help-plant-native-seedlings-at-healesville-3)**
This link tells you everything you need to know - what to bring, where to go, FAQs - and you MUST register on this page!
You'll meet friendly, like-minded people, and return home knowing that you've done something meaningful.
You'll need your own transport, approximately one hour's drive from Melbourne CBD.
TreeProject is an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation that has been growing and planting native seedlings for farmers and Landcare groups for over 30 years. We have grown over 2 million trees! This year alone we are growing over 150,000 trees, and helping landowners plant about 50,000 trees! Come and join us!
Spiritual Growth Begins Tonight.
THESE NIGHTS ARE for those Ready to gain more information about Spiritual Growth, THE JOURNEY. It has been slotted to run for 3 Hours, but anyone can stay the entire time or freely choose to leave early.
I have DVD or CD recordings that help those interested get a far greater understanding about Jesus / Isa / Yoshua's Teachings (Same Brilliant man/ Eternal Soul when on Earth and named Differently by 3 Different Religions - Christian - Jesus, Muslim - Isa and Jewish - Yoshua). There are also DVD or CD recordings from Joseph Campbell, Deepak Chopra, Mother Theresa, Stuart Wilde, David Hawkins, Esther Hicks, Dennis Waitley, Gregg Braden, Wayne Dyer and Other Smart Spiritual and Gifted Teachers of The Human Mind. Topics that can be covered include: How "A Course in Miracles" came to be, Near Death Experiences, The Second Coming, The Evolution of Mankind's Spiritual Understanding, The Human Ego, Buddhism, The Christian Teachings EDITED FROM The Bible, Taoism, Ayurveda, Zen, Chi, The Bhagavad - Gita and Guided Meditations. We can workout on the night what to listen to or discuss to advance The Group Spiritually. There are Guided Meditations, The Entire - A Course in Miracles and many of The Current and Recently Departed Famous Spiritual Teachers on CD. There are also DVD's and CD's for learning how to control Emotions and Reduce Stress.
NOTE: SPIRITUAL TRUTH can be stranger than what most humans call fiction on this planet!!!
The Universal Source is "Unconditionally Loving for Eternity."
There has never been and there can never be The Wrath of God or a Final Judgement Day where The Creator, God, Allah, Yhvh or any other given name, who deals out what The Insane Human Ego believes humans deserve.
SOURCE ENERGY IS ETERNAL AND IS ALWAYS UNCONDITIONALLY LOVING, AS ARE WE THE ETERNAL SOULS CONNECTED TO IT, HOWEVER WE AS HUMAN SOULS APPEAR TO BE LIVING IN MORTAL BODIES ON PLANET EARTH AT THE EFFECT OF THE HUMAN EGO.
MSO: Jaime conducts Dvořák, Smetana & Coll (Optional dinner afterwards)
Join me for an evening of live classical music at Hamer Hall as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs Jaime conducts Dvořák, Smetana & Coll.
We’ll meet outside Hamer Hall first, say hello, then head in together for the 6:45pm pre-concert talk in the Hamer Hall Stalls Foyer before the 7:30pm concert.
The program includes Smetana’s Vltava, Francisco Coll’s Piano Concerto, and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7. MSO lists Francisco Coll’s Piano Concerto as the Australian premiere of an MSO co-commission. The performance duration is listed as approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.
This will be a relaxed, low-pressure meetup for anyone interested in orchestral music, whether you already attend classical concerts or just feel like trying something different. You’re very welcome to come solo.
We’ll meet before the talk so people do not have to arrive alone, and after the concert we can optionally grab dinner nearby if anyone is interested.
**Links**
Meetup start point: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/xjaqi6gBm3z7q8ai7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xjaqi6gBm3z7q8ai7)
Event: [https://www.mso.com.au/performance/2026-jaime-conducts-dvorak-smetana-coll](https://www.mso.com.au/performance/2026-jaime-conducts-dvorak-smetana-coll)
Please check your eligibility for the promo code here: [https://www.mso.com.au/first-look-seats/first-look-seats-faqs](https://www.mso.com.au/first-look-seats/first-look-seats-faqs)
**Rough timeline**
6:20pm — Meet outside Hamer Hall
6:45pm — Attend the pre-concert talk in the Hamer Hall Stalls Foyer
7:30pm — Concert begins
Interval — Short break
9:15pm — Concert finishes and meetup wraps up
Afterwards — Optional dinner nearby if people are interested
**Tickets**
You’ll need to purchase your own ticket for the concert.
I’ve already bought mine. My seat is Stall R35, and I purchased it for $23 using the FIRSTLOOK promo code, though prices, promo eligibility, and availability may vary depending on what is still available.
Please check your own eligibility before using the promo code. MSO’s First Look Seats page says these tickets are for first-time MSO attendees, with limited allocations and conditions.
**What to bring**
* Your concert ticket
* Anything you need for the evening
* Optional: money/card for dinner afterwards
**Important notes**
Please arrive on time if you want to join the pre-concert talk with the group.
If you are running late, you can still attend the concert independently, but it may be harder to meet once we have gone inside.
Everyone is responsible for buying their own ticket. Seating may be separate depending on what tickets are still available.
You’re welcome to leave straight after the concert. Dinner afterwards is optional and will depend on who is interested on the night.
**Other info**
This is a social meetup, not a formal music lecture or guided event. The main idea is to enjoy the concert together in a relaxed way and make it easier for people to attend live classical music without feeling like they have to go alone.
journalling club cafe social
join us at a local cafe, to connect with people who are interested and practice journalling. this event is intended to allow people to connect socially over a coffee or desert and discuss all things journalling and make new friends.
what is jounralling. it is a reflective practice of writing or typing your experiences. this might be used as a tool to organize your life or to process difficult events.
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Frugal Living Events This Week
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Saturday Morning Walk @ Ruffey Lake Park Templestowe 3106 🙋🏻♀️
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 💕
Dinash and Friends - Live music at the Mission to Seafarers
## 🎶 Live Music Sessions-Friday 29th May 2026🔥
Join us for a fantastic Friday evening of music, good vibes, and great company at the iconic Mission to Seafarers!
**Dinash & Friends** bringing a unique mix of **Soul • Dance • Reggae • Pop vibes**. 😎
**Date:** Friday, 29th May 2026
**Time:** 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
**Venue**: The Mission to Seafarers Victoria
**Address:** 717 Flinders Street, Docklands (South Wharf Venue)
**Vibe:** Great venue, great vibe, great tunes, and drinks at great prices 🍺🍷
Live music in the ‘open air beer-garden’ (weather permitting) or in the courtyard under the rooftop.
This is the perfect way to spend a Friday evening, so come down to this iconic South Wharf venue and support the historic Mission to Seafarers.
The Mission to Seafarers Victoria is a heritage-listed building in Melbourne's Docklands and provides welfare services to seafarers. Your attendance supports this vital cause!
Getting there by public transport is easy - the tram stop is just nearby or it's just a short walk from Flinders Street station. Even closer from Southern Cross Station. Enter around the back to the beer garden.
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Help plant native trees in the Yarra Valley!
Get outside and join us for a day of planting trees and shrubs on a beautiful property in the Yarra Valley. Come and help to protect waterways, improve ecosystems and create habitat for wildlife. Share the day with a fun bunch of outdoorsy folk who like doing good!
No experience required - we will train you on the day.
Morning tea and lunch are provided for free.
**[YOU MUST REGISTER VIA THIS LINK!](https://events.humanitix.com/help-plant-native-seedlings-at-healesville-4)**
This link tells you everything you need to know - what to bring, where to go, FAQs - and you MUST register on this page!
You'll meet friendly, like-minded people, and return home knowing that you've done something meaningful.
You'll need your own transport, approximately one hour's drive from Melbourne CBD.
TreeProject is an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation that has been growing and planting native seedlings for farmers and Landcare groups for over 30 years. We have grown over 2 million trees! This year alone we are growing over 150,000 trees, and helping landowners plant about 50,000 trees! Come and join us!
RA50 Walk - Fairfield Park - Main Yarra Trail
**Fairfield Park – Main Yarra Trail**
This week we return to the popular **Main Yarra Trail** and walk the trail from **Fairfield Park Boathouse** along the riverbanks to Abbotsford Convent and return. We’ll walk past Dights Falls and watch the slalom kayaks tackle the river rapids.
At the halfway point, we’ll stop for coffee at The Convent Café, a delightful outdoor café in the gardens.
**Start:** Fairfield Park Boathouse – car park. Meet at the toilet block adjacent to the carpark.
**Start time:** 9.00 AM
**Parking:** If above carpark is full park in Additional Carpark in **Yarra Bend Rd** (Polytechnic). Parking is FREE on Sunday. If parking here, allow 5 minutes to walk back to the START.
**The Walk**: The walk follows the Merri Creek to Dights Falls, then the Yarra River around to the Children’s Farm, where we’ll have coffee at the Abbotsford Convent. The return to our cars will be back along the same Trail.
**Total distance**: 6.0 km. (approx.)
**Time:** Allow 2.0 hours for the walk, plus half hour for coffee. Total 2.5 hours.
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Toilets:** At the start, plus halfway at the Convent café.
**Coffee:** Abbotsford Convent café.
Live music & Roast
**Blues Night with Tony King \| Live Music\, Open Fire & Roast Dinner 🔥**
Join us for a cosy Sunday evening at **Boho Lounge & Boutique** featuring live blues by **Tony King** 🎸
Settle in by the open fire, sip on warm mulled wine, and enjoy a delicious roast dinner in a relaxed, soulful atmosphere.
✨ **What to expect:**
• Live Blues Music – Tony King (7PM)
• Open fire & warm cosy vibes 🔥
• Mulled wine available 🍷
• Roast Dinner (Beef or Lamb) – $30
🎟 **Free Entry**
🍽 Roast dinners available – bookings essential
📅 Sunday 31st May
🕖 From 7PM
📍 171 Jasper Rd, Bentleigh
Spaces are limited — book your table now and make a night of it 🎶
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## 🌿 MEETUP DESCRIPTION (more relaxed & social)
**Sunday Blues Night at Boho 🎶🔥**
Come unwind with us for a chilled Sunday evening of live blues music with **Tony King** 🎸
We’ll have the fire going, mulled wine flowing, and hearty roast dinners ready to go 🍽
Perfect for a relaxed catch-up, date night, or just soaking in good music and great vibes.
✨ Free entry
🍷 Mulled wine
🔥 Open fire
🍽 Roast dinner (Beef or Lamb $30)
📍 Boho Lounge & Boutique
171 Jasper Rd, Bentleigh
🕖 From 7PM
📅 Sunday 31st May
👉 Bookings recommended for dinner
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Saturday Morning Coffee @ Windchimes Cafe 3109 🌸
Hi Radiant Ladies,
After our morning walk, come and join us at Windchimes Café for coffee, warm conversation, and a lovely relaxed catch-up with your favourite ladies!
🅿️ Easy 2-hour parking right out front.
See you there!
Lyn ☕💓
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Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you.
We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
I look forward to seeing you there.
Mark Vonder Haar
Columbus Women's Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group**
This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy:
[Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy):
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
[Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php):
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

















