Comic Books

***A casual, no-pressure way to try acrylic painting and have fun with colours. Unguided, beginner friendly & no experience needed.*** Come alone to unwind and try something new, or join with friends or a date for a fun, easy bonding activity. Everything is provided — just show up and enjoy a relaxed creative break. Paint freely from your imagination, follow an online reference if you like, or simply explore colours and shapes at your own pace. There’s no right or wrong — the focus is on enjoying the process, not creating a “perfect” piece. **What to Expect** * unguided beginner-friendly session * all materials provided (acrylic paint, brushes, 20×30cm canvas) * space to explore: create freely or follow a reference * take home your finished artwork ** Fee** $19.90 per pax (includes materials) please whatsapp 83370678 and make payment to secure your slot *\> PayNow via UEN: 202423107Z* **What to Bring** * an open mind * optional inspiration or reference images ### ** Location** The Noodle Place, 15A Circular Road (2nd floor) Singapore 049371 (no outside food & drinks please!) **Want to reach out?** Whatsapp us at 83370678 **Why we charge** Fees help cover costs (venue, manpower, materials) and create a better-quality crowd, attracting attendees who are intentional and committed about their rsvp.

Join us for our Squash Sessions happening every Monday / Wednesday / Thursday 6pm to 8pm or 8pm to 10pm Suitable for beginners to the Squash Regulars. Each Session is $15 for pay per play. You can also enquire about being a member when you arrive. We use Meetup.com to advertise the session and our members use a private whatsapp group to register. So should you be the only one signing up, you may still see a full house that evening. Do sign up prior as we are limited to 16 pax per 2 hours sessions. Do whatsapp the organizer at 9006 0909 @Trevor to expedite the reply and confirmation of your bookings.

***no skills needed: focus on connecting through experimenting together, not creating masterpieces*** never painted before? even better. the joy is in the process and the shared experience, not the end result. instead of worrying about conversation or being “artistic,” we’ll use painting as a gentle backdrop for slowing down, reflecting, and finding small moments of connection. ***what to expect*** \- newbie\-friendly: materials provided \(canvas\, paint\, brush\) \- relaxed painting time with calming background music \- free and easy session: paint what you like \- connection’s optional\, comfort’s essential: chat when you feel like it\, and honor others’ space when they don’t *note: this event supports solo participation. let us know via whatsapp if you will be uncomfortable attending alone so we can make arrangements.* *** who is this for?*** \- introverts who enjoy lowkey social settings and natural conversations led by activities \- total beginners and first\-timers especially welcome — no art skills needed\, just curiosity ***fee*** entry \| $19\.90 per pax\, inclusive of required materials ***please whatsapp 83370678 and make payment to secure your slot*** \> PayNow via UEN: 202423107Z ***location*** The Noodle Place, 15A Circular Road (2nd floor) Singapore 049371 *(no outside food & drinks please!)* ***want to reach out?*** whatsapp us at 83370678 ** *why we charge*** fees help cover costs (venue, manpower, materials) and create a better-quality crowd, attracting attendees who are intentional and committed about their rsvp.

Join our 1 hour HIIT bootcamp session for a good cause! Monday @7:30pm The Lawn@MarinaBay | Downtown MRT This month we are supporting www.aidah.org Fee: $10 (donation) UEN: T17SS0099L or cash 
Is this class for you? Yes! All fitness levels are welcome and we will make sure you enjoy the hour with us! What to bring: Water and Towel, optionally a Yoga mat Please arrive 5 minutes early! If you're unsure about anything just text us!☺️ About us: We are a group of fitness enthusiasts regularly supporting AIDHA, ECDC Nepal and Cambodian children's fund by running fitness classes. COVID-19 safe measures: we want to make the bootcamp as safe as possible for everyone and work out by complying with the current valid covid -19 safe measures. We ask you to fill out our waver the first time you join: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1up4iapcx14z82MIa0XtO5bq1BdQtQFJLDMc-Y94YT6M/edit

Can't wait to see you at our next chapter! Come as you are, with current read in hand and an open heart. Here's a gist of our sessions: \- Bring a book\! \(Physical/E\-book\) \- Buy a drink/food item \- Short round of intros \- We read for 1 hour \- We chat about your current read\, TBR lists\, discover genres\.\.\.or we can yap about anything at all\! ***Chapter 2* Details** 57, East Coast Road, Singapore 428773 4pax P.S. Feel free to have brunch while we read!

\*Please note the change of venue. We are no longer able to meet at Charlies and will be looking for a new venue. !!! Beware of scams! If you have been contacted about featuring your work at our meetings or have been asked for any kind of payment it is a scam. Country: France/Vietnam Written in: 1984 Pages: 177 An appropriate title for a book to read over Valentines, although it may not be an aspirational love story. The good news is it is a shorter read! From the back cover of the book: A modern classic and international bestseller with more than one million copies in print, The Lover has been celebrated by critics and readers across the globe since its first publication in 1984. Set in the prewar Indochina of Marguerite Duras's childhood, this is the haunting tale of a tumultuous affair between an adolescent French girl and her Chinese lover. In spare yet luminous prose, Duras evokes life on the margins of Saigon in the waning days of France's colonial empire, and its representation in the passionate relationship between two unforgettable outcasts. \*\*\*\*\* **New to the Hungry Hundred Book Club?** Here's what you need to know: 1. Read the book (If you don't manage to finish it by the meetup date, don't worry. As long as you're not going to be too disappointed by spoilers, you're still welcome to join.) 2. Come to the meeting, usually (but not always!) on the last Sunday of every month. 3. Be prepared to order food/drink at the venue to show our appreciation for letting us use their space. This is a requirement. A lot of time and effort has been put into finding a place that will accommodate our group without an outrageous minimum charge or rental fee, and you'll never be asked to contribute to organiser fees, so please show your respect and support for the restaurant that's letting us use their space. 4. Discuss! It's a casual conversation, so don't be afraid to ask questions and let us know what you think.

Welcome to the TKG Manga Drawing Foundation Course! This is for young to not-so-young aspiring artists across a number of ages who wants to try manga drawing in a structured and guided face to face environment. We have 4 categories: A.9-11 years. They say the best manga talents start doodling at 4-7 years. This is the next best thing. Art in school is boring. You want to be better than your art teacher. This is it. B. 12-18 years. Some of the best years for learning manga drawing early. Be mindful that this is not your usual school CCA. It is lit. C. 19-28 years. You have decided to learn drawing at a more serious level. You like manga. You want to meet people of similar interest and who are equally serious about it. This is gonna be awesome. D. 29-45 years. You have sort of put this off for some time and you decided that this is time to revisit this hobby again for whatever reason. You want to be professional while you still can because some damn 9 year old is starting on the dream you want and you are just salty. It could also be the last opportunity you can live your mangaka dream and you want to take the plunge. YOLO. Classes are usually conducted on Saturdays or Sundays in 2 hours blocks from 2 pm onwards. Do let us know your schedule and we see if it works out. Go ahead and meet us for a chat. There are no obligations. The starting cost is $280 per month for an equivalent of 8 hours or 4 sessions. We know it is not cheap. It should not be. Welcome to Singapore. You can check out what we do at www.tkgcc.com. We are also involved in tabletop games and a variety of pop culture related muses. We are a living example of what manga drawing can lead to. As a general overview, the TKG Comic Circle uses 3 tiers of advancement at the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. For a slightly more detailed breakdown of the content covered: http://www.tkgcc.com/html/TATA%27S%20STUDIO/PROGRAMME%20GROUP/courseschedule.htm For those interested in the portfolio of our associates and charges: http://www.tkgcc.com/html/TATA%27S%20STUDIO/Tata%27s%20Studio.htm Feel free to write us an email at admin@tkgcc.com but nothing beats meeting us in person for a chat over a lazy 2- 6 pm-ish afternoon tea session. *** We are living in the era of Phase 2 - Covid 19. We need precautions and classes are conducted with the following measures. *** Important Rules: 1. All participants are to wear face masks at all times unless you are consuming food and drink. Do note that you should not be using this excuse to keep your mask off longer than required. 2. All admissions into our premises will be via SafeEntry. All participants will need to bring their own mobile devices to scan the QR codes located at the entrance when entering and leaving. 3. Only a maximum of 8 participants are allowed in a course group, inclusive of your instructor. *** If you have a portfolio, feel free to make a trip down for a chat. If you don't have one but will like to start somewhere, go ahead and come down as well.

Welcome to the Party of Fives Meetups! If you are a gamer who wants to go beyond the usual PARTY gaming fare at boardgame meetups and cafes, this is it! We don't usually play Cards against Humanity, Exploding Kittens and Unstable Unicorns. That's just us. Make us play if you can. We will be playing an assortment of board games ranging from light strategic kinds to heavy thematic ones. Games we usually play range from light ones like Azul, Splendor, Jamaica to medium ones like Yokohama, Endeavor and Nippon and of course heavy ones like Twilight Imperium, Gloomhaven, Tainted Grail and Kingdom Death Monster! Do not be surprised if you see us painting miniatures or are engaged in some sort of insanely time-consuming enhancements towards our game elements in our games. Everyone get their kick in different ways. :) Painting groups are also in their groups of fives ... For the game designers out there, just tell us that you are a creator when you see us and we will have our own private creative sessions mapped out in a feasible way. Most others don't care so we should not disturb the force unnecessarily. We will contact you when you sign up and place you into appropriate messaging groups with different needs to facilitate further communication. Total noobs are totally welcome! While we don't serve food ourselves, we are smack right in the middle of the legendary Golden Mile premises with an huge range of eateries from super curry puffs, loud Japanese izakaya food, heavenly chicken rice with steamboat, hellish black burgers and authentic Thai food that is just sick. All within a pebble's throw away. Tea and dinner sessions (at our own expenses) usually follow the gaming sessions according to our designated groups. Due to the current Covid-19 and social distancing restrictions, you are not allowed to join us for these food consuming sessions only. For your understanding, please If you have something specific in mind, do a shout out below and we see if we can help within reasonable grounds. There will be a charge of SGD $15 (ARENA: $15), (HEAVY/CAMPAIGN GAMES: $25) collected at the door (in cash) to help with the running of the event. How to sign up for our sessions: • Join the Singapore Manga Anime Games & Cosplay Assembly as a member. • RSVP below and retain a screenshot of your RSVP as proof. • Note that without proof of RSVP you will not be allowed into the premises. • Note that those who sign up but do not show up will not be allowed to sign up for future Party of Five sessions. • Note that RSVP closes 6 hours before the event takes place. For those who will like to form groups to play other games, feel free to shout out your intentions at the comments section below: Note that there won’t be any game masters around to help you with your games on site. The meetup will run from the time stated to the time ended. By signing up for this meetup, you agree to the terms and conditions set above.

"Whip-smart, brilliantly atmospheric, completely addictive." —Rachel Joyce In March, let's talk about one of the most infamous murders of the 20th century...after reading ***Story of a Murder: The Wives, the Mistress, and Dr. Crippen*** by Hallie Rubenhold. * The International Bestseller * Winner of the Clue Award - True Crime Book of the Year . . . On February 1, 1910, the vivacious, diamond-adorned music hall performer Belle Elmore suddenly vanished from her home, causing alarm among her friends, the entertainers of the Music Hall Ladies’ Guild. Their demands for an investigation would lead to the unearthing of a gruesome secret and trigger a fevered international manhunt for Belle’s husband, medical fraudster Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen. Ethel Le Neve, Crippen’s typist and lover, who fled with Crippen in disguise, has always hidden in the shadows of this tale--was she really just "an innocent young girl" in thrall to a powerful older man? And was there an equally sinister story behind the death of Crippen’s first wife, Charlotte? Brimming with twists and featuring a carnival cast of eccentric entertainers, star lawyers, zealous detectives, medics and liars, Story of a Murder offers an electrifying snapshot of Britain and America at the dawn of the modern era. . . . “Unbelievably addictive - I defy you to put it down! Written with Rubenhold's completely unique combination of sleuthing, storytelling and compassion." ―Lucy Worsley “Astonishing and deeply researched history... *Story of a Murder* entrances, speeding us along on journeys of female empowerment, complete with fascinating details of life as a woman living in the early 20th century, then delivers a murder mystery with all the thrill of a manhunt." ―Wall Street Journal “A fantastic read: the story of the women killed by Dr Crippen and how a raggle-taggle band of variety theatre ladies fought for their friend. Crammed with fascinating of social history and detail, Story of a Murder is compelling to the very last page." ―Denise Mina . . . **Event Details** * **Date & Time:** Sunday, March 1st, 3:00 PM * **Venue:** Las Palmas rooftop bar * **Note:** Please support the venue by ordering at least one drink. **Club Guidelines** * Following the discussion, our next book will be chosen by group poll—come prepared to champion your pick. Each month, we explore a different genre. For the April discussion, please bring at least one **fiction** recommendation. If your suggestion wins the vote, your book takes center stage! Even if not, you’ll enjoy stepping beyond your usual horizons. **❓FAQ** * 1)"Do I have to finish reading the book to join the event?" **YES.** We’re here to discuss the book! To ensure a rich and meaningful conversation for everyone, all participants are expected to read the book in full before attending. * 2)"Can I just listen and not join the discussion?" **NO.** We gather in person to **share** ideas. Your voice matters! Whether you agree, disagree, or interpret things differently, every perspective helps deepen our understanding of the book. There’s no right or wrong answer, and every opinion is equally cherished. Feel free to send me a message if you have any other questions. See you in March, bookflies!

Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Bugis (DT14/EW12)

### ** Wiser & Faster Club - Feb 2026 Meetup** Happy Chinese New Year fellow readers, learners and Wiser Faster community members ! See you at our next book sharing & discussion meetup. For anyone new to the group, Wiser Faster is a space for curious, growth-minded people to come together, share what they’ve learned from a great non-fiction book, and spark deeper conversations. Join us to build a quality network and accelerate your own growth! ### **What To Expect** ** Date:** Sat, 28 Feb 2026 ** Time:** 11am–1pm ** Venue:** OCBC Bookxcess Level 4, Wisma Atria, Orchard Rd ( https://www.ocbc.com/personal-banking/ocbc-wisma-partners-bookxcess.page ) ** Group Size:** Small & focused (15-20pax) so everyone gets to contribute Rather than the _typical_ book club where everyone has to read the same book beforehand, WFC is a relaxed brunch-time huddle with 2-3 “Book Sharers” taking 15min turns to present insights from a piece of non-fiction that they’ve read which is followed by open discussion. Bring your curiosity and let’s bounce ideas around. ### **How You Can Join** ** Learner**-Sit in, listen actively, and join the discussion if you feel like it ** Sharer**\- Read a non\-fiction book \(Or Podcast\, TED Talk\, etc\.\) that blew your mind? Present your key takeaways in 15min\-s\. **️ Host**-For returning members keen to try light facilitation or emceeing *"We become good by reading. We become great by writing. We gain mastery by teaching"* ### **Agenda** * Introduce yourselves (15mins) * Sharer A (15mins) * Discussion A (30mins) * Break (15mins) * Sharer B (15mins) * Discussion B (30mins) * Group selfie and break off * Post-event meal, buy your own (OTOT) **[RSVP etiquette]** • Update your RSVP if you can’t attend to help with planning. • No-shows are unfair to those on the waitlist. • Consistent no-shows may result in blacklisting from future events *Interested in being a future sharer or Host? Let us know via this form https://forms.gle/8U3oJ64sfrieYxNb9* _Join our Telegram channel to talk to other WFC members and get the latest updates https://t.me/+Im6CfPzD60RlNTA1_ Let’s get Wiser, Faster - Together.

This Month's Book: The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen. Join us for discussion at the Granville Public Library from 6 to 7pm. Follow us on Instagram: @granvillepridebookclub

Welcome, readers! Our February read is **_1984 by George Orwell._** In 1984, George Orwell imagines a world where the government watches everyone, rewrites reality, and punishes even private thoughts. Winston Smith dares to question this system, believing that truth and love might still exist. His rebellion draws him into a chilling struggle against a power that knows him better than he knows himself. The novel leaves readers asking whether freedom is possible when reality itself can be controlled. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading!

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

Join us for The Fisherman by John Langan. In upstate New York, in the woods around Woodstock, Dutchman's Creek flows out of the Ashokan Reservoir. Steep-banked, fast-moving, it offers the promise of fine fishing, and of something more, a possibility too fantastic to be true. When Abe and Dan, two widowers who have found solace in each other's company and a shared passion for fishing, hear rumors of the Creek, and what might be found there, the remedy to both their losses, they dismiss it as just another fish story. Soon, though, the men find themselves drawn into a tale as deep and old as the Reservoir. It's a tale of dark pacts, of long-buried secrets, and of a mysterious figure known as Der Fisher: the Fisherman. It will bring Abe and Dan face to face with all that they have lost, and with the price they must pay to regain it.

**Our March pick is *God of the Woods* by Liz Moore.** **This month’s novel is an award-winning literary mystery that blends family drama with psychological suspense. It explores women’s voices and relationships while delivering an exciting, eerie, and deeply suspenseful story. The book is 576 pages in print or 14 hours and 35 minutes on audiobook.** Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found. As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.

This meeting will be an open discussion about the book "an Immense World" by Ed Yong