Grasshopper

**Hooked, disoriented, lost…** It’s a common sight to see people everywhere around us glued to their smartphone screens, and in this outing we would capture people using their cell phones in the streets. The idea is to capture the hooked humanity in various contexts, situations and relations by applying photographic techniques. Please have a look at some of the pictures on the theme in this event's album below. **Meeting Time and Place:** **3.30pm** at the **Wan Chai MTR Station**, **Exit A3** (street level, Johnston Road). We would meet **3.30pm at the Wan Chai MTR Station Exit A3 (street level, Johnston Road)**, then walk around Wan Chai neighbourhood taking pictures and re-group **5pm** at **Eric Kayser Cafe, 248 Queen’s Rd E, Wan Chai** (opposite Hopewell Centre) for photo sharing/discussion over a drink. **IMPORTANT:** Please sign up only if you are coming, those not showing up 2x in a row would be taken off the group list while active members would be given a preference over long inactive members, the last minute habitual dropouts and no-shows. **FINALLY:** For every image you post, please comment on at least one other image, no matter if you think you are qualified to comment or not. You can always give some constructive comments with regard to Colour, Tone, Light, Action, Pattern, Balance, Composition, Visual and Emotional appeal of the image/s. This group is about sharing and learning from each other.”

玩轉大館馬戲季又來了，今次同大家一齊睇@大館， 接著食晚飯+影燈飾@中環，(自由選段參加)。 To active the Christmas time, let us enjoy the Circus Play in Tai Kwun, have Japanese dinner, watch Christmas lights in Central in Sunday night! (If too long time, can select to join.) **Presented by：** **Company Pol & Freddy (from Belgium)《C兄鬥C弟》@3pm – 3:50pm** **La Triochka (from France)《馬戲木人巷─再見時間》@4pm- 4:45pm** **本地新生代雜耍與馬戲人才《反轉人生》@5pm – 5:30pm** 日期：2025年12月21日(星期日) 時間及地點： 雜耍馬戲@3-5:30 pm @大館 (可選段參加) 晚餐@5:45-7:15pm @滿滿食堂(日本菜) 聖誕燈飾@7:30-8:30pm @中環一帶 集合時間及地點：大館/餐廳內/中環一帶 /電聯 名額：8人(同場另有公眾參與) 座位: 自由劃位 Date: 21 December, 2025 (Sunday) Time & Address: Juggling @3-5:30 pm @Tai Kwun (can join in anyone/ all) Dinner @5:45-7:15pm @Man Man (Japanese style) Christmas lights @7:30-8:30pm @Central area Assemble: 1) Tai Kwun/ restaurant/Central area / 2) Others: by call Seat: 8 people limited (Other audience in event as well) Seating: No seating is set and seats are served on first-come-first-served basis MeetUp費用：自由定價價值,(晚餐費另計). 報名：按Attend-> 填寫1)聯絡電話號碼, 2)男/女, 3)你願意付出此次活動費用, 4) 參與哪段雜耍欣賞?一起用餐否?一起看燈飾否? -> 確認入選活動-> 繳費(入帳恆生銀行號碼: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423)-> 再以閣下電話whatsapp(97419423)以下資料: 1)MeetUp名字, 2)過帳通知書. MeetUp fee: Free pricing as you value, (Dinner price excluded). Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event, 4)For which circus session? Meal together? Christmas lights also? -> Get confirmation of being in the event-> Pay to Hang Seng Bank acc: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423-> Whatsapp 1)MeetUp name, 2)Payment notification \*\*\*a) Welcome foreigners. Please remark your language if you are foreigner. [歡迎外地本地人一同熱鬧.請外地人指明語言.] \*\*\*b) Participants are required to follow instruction of the venue. [參與者要遵守場地規則,違者則有可能被邀離開.] \*\*\*c) Late comer may be restricted to admit and continue in the activity. [主辦組織不作逾候,逾時者有可能不被參加,請預早抵達.] \*\*\*d) No refund or seat transfer after payment, unless is the cancellation of activity or by our group. [交費後若未能出席參與者,繳款不獲退回及轉讓.(除非活動取消而全數退款).] \*\*\*e) Photos taken by our group during activity will be as record and promotion. [活動如有拍照,以作記錄和宣傳用途.] \*\*\*f) When there are 3 No Show, we have the right to ban you out from our groups. [凡超過3次No Show者,本組有權將該組員移離本群組.]

Come learn how to dance in a sexy feminine way with our most professional and popular dance choreographer JM Justin Vergara! WhatsApp 63344266 to book Prepayment required to secure booking www.deedreamlife.com/pricing-packages for fee info Download Dee Dream Life App for more info

Chinese Sword Dance - Beginners All levels are welcomed! Wed/Sat/Sun $100/hr Basic & Technique Drill Choreography Enquiry 查詢/ Class Booking 預約: lssdance2012@gmail.com WhatsApp : 65230389 Participants may join LSS performance if learning progress satisfactory. Regular students no need to register here.

NTRP 3.5, double, rally, no game set, Need one male player. 4 players rally together with just one ball using full court $40 per head, balls included * Please pm mobile phone number for confirmation. * Cancellation within last 48 hours will be treated as no show and will not welcome for future events.

Sports Chanbara Regular Class (Sunday) Sports chanbara is a free-style Japanese combat sport, which originated from Kodachi Goshindo (Self-defense with a short sword). We would like to introduce this new sport to Hong Kong. Please join us and be a Samurai. Dress code: Sport Attire The session will include the following: Warm-up exercise Basic Japanese Dojo manners Sports Chanbara Basic movement (Kihon Dosa) Attaching Techniques Blocking Techniques Basic Movements of Dodging Sparring Date: Each Sunday Time: 2000-2200pm Location: 6/F, Activity Room, Tai Kok Tsui Sport Centre Fee: $600 per 4 classes Others: Attendee no need to bring/buy any helmet or gear and coach will borrow the gears for attendee use during class. For reservation, please message/call Stephen Sensei at 61762261 https://wa.me/85261762261 To find out more, please visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HongKongSportsChanbara Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sports_chanbara_hong_kong/

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Have you ever played pickle ball before? Interested in playing it together? Then let't go for it! Here is the details of the event: Date: Sunday, 21st, December, 2025 Time: 5pm to 7pm Location: Hong Kong University Station (indoor) Max player: 6 Fee for each person(for 2 hours) : HK$280 Format of playing: double Attention please!!! 1. Please take your own risks for any sports you participate in. 2. Once you press rsvp, please immediately contact me via WhatsApp 95182994 to make payment, for people who rsvp but no payment will be removed from rsvp. 3. This is a first come first serve event, your spot will only be secured once your payment is made. 4. We welcome new players even you never played pickle ball before! 5. Format of playing: 10 minutes warmup then play game two versus two, whenever each team gets 15 points, the game is completed then we will change partners and play again 5. Paddles and balls will be provided at the centre. You need to wear sports clothes and bring water. For any enquiries, please WhatsApp me at 95182994. Thanks 🙏

聖誕就到，一起食石燒/丼飯/拉麵，看聖誕燈飾+光影匯，歡慶於中環，(自由選段參加)。 To pre-merry Christmas, let us have various-option Japanese dinner, go to Christmas Town, take photos on the 20m Xmas tree and enjoy lighting show Central in Sunday night! 日期：2025年12月21日(星期日) 時間及地點： 日式晚餐@5:45-7:30pm @滿滿食堂 (中環皇后大道中58-60號振邦大廈地庫, 中環港鐵站D2出口步行約3分鐘) 聖誕燈飾@7:45-8:45pm @中環一帶 集合時間及地點：1)餐廳內/中環一帶 / 2)電聯 名額：8人 Date: 21 December, 2025 (Sunday) Time & Address: Japan Dinner @5:45-7:30pm @Man Man (Basement, Peter Building, 58-60 Queen's Road Central, 3min walk from Central MTR station exit D) Christmas lights @7:45-8:45pm @Central area Assemble: 1) Restaurant/Central area / 2) Others: by call Seat: 8 people limited MeetUp費用：自由定價價值,(晚餐費另計). 報名：按Attend-> 填寫1)聯絡電話號碼, 2)男/女, 3)你願意付出此次活動費用, 4)一起用餐否?一起看燈飾否? -> 確認入選活動-> 繳費(入帳恆生銀行號碼: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423)-> 再以閣下電話whatsapp(97419423)以下資料: 1)MeetUp名字, 2)過帳通知書. MeetUp fee: Free pricing as you value, (Dinner price excluded). Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event, 4)Meal together? Christmas lights also? -> Get confirmation of being in the event-> Pay to Hang Seng Bank acc: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423-> Whatsapp 1)MeetUp name, 2)Payment notification 餐廳介紹：https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/ -滿滿食堂-中環-日本菜-r656608 食家推介：石燒牛/滑蛋包飯/鰻魚飯 \*\*\*a) Welcome foreigners. Please remark your language if you are foreigner. [歡迎外地本地人一同熱鬧.請外地人指明語言.] \*\*\*b) No refund or seat transfer after payment, unless is the cancellation of activity or by our group. [交費後若未能出席參與者,繳款不獲退回及轉讓.(除非活動取消而全數退款).] \*\*\*c) Photos taken by our group during activity will be as record and promotion. [活動如有拍照,以作記錄和宣傳用途.] \*\*\*d) When there are 3 No Show, we have the right to ban you out from our groups. [凡超過3次No Show者,本組有權將該組員移離本群組.]

*🗡️ Discover the Art of Chinese Sword Dance! 🩰* *Beginner’s Class – No Experience Needed* Step into the graceful world of Chinese Sword Dance, where tradition meets movement. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn: ✨ Fundamentals of Chinese Sword techniques in a dance-inspired style ✨ Basic Chinese dance movements to enhance coordination and flow ✨ Strength and flexibility training for arms, wrists, and fingers ✨ Footwork that tones and strengthens your legs ✨ A full-body workout that blends elegance with power The sword adds gentle resistance, turning each movement into a dynamic fitness experience. Whether you're exploring a new cultural art form or seeking a graceful way to stay active, this class is for you! 📍 *Location:* South Horizons Community Centre – 1F Activities Room 🕒 *Time:* Tuesdays or Sundays, 6–7pm 📅 *Date:* RSVP 💰 Fee : 150/hr 💬 *Contact:* WhatsApp 6523 0389 *Unleash your inner warrior with elegance and flow. Join us today!*

**Acro Yoga Community Description** Join us for free Acro Yoga sessions in the beautiful Tamar Park every Friday and Sunday! Our outdoor gatherings welcome everyone interested in exploring Acro Yoga, regardless of experience level. Please sign up on Meetup before joining to stay updated on our sessions and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Keep in mind that the practice involves close partner work, so communication and comfort are key. If any issues arise, we encourage respectful handling and prioritizing safety. Come solo or bring a friend, and enjoy a unique workout that combines fitness, play, and social interaction. We look forward to seeing you there!

Come and join our tennis meetup! **New joiners, please provide your contact no./WhatsApp to confirm** This group is dedicated to anyone who is in Intermediate level (3.5 and above) and is a tennis enthusiast looking to meet other people and enjoy the game we all love. Rally - 30 mins Games - 90 mins Mixed or men’s doubles: 1 court, Max 4 players. HK$70 per person (cash/PayMe) Meeting up in Tiu Keng Leng MTR station exit B at 15:45 **- In order to have equal share of the court, all players will be put on waiting list first** \- Priority will be given to those who come regularly \- Cancellations should be made at least 24 hours prior to the event or will be considered as “no show” and removed from future events \- New players\, please PM your mobile no\. to confirm Let’s hit it 🎾😊

(Partner's Event) English Corner Time: Every Wed, Fri & Sun 19:00 - 23:00 Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event.

Hey! I’m Ron K, and I’m excited to welcome you to Neighborhood Boxing Club. Kickstart your fitness journey with a FREE Beginner Class **Class Schedule** **​** **12:30 - 1:00 PM** **Hand Wrapping & Basics Tutorial** **We’ll start with a step-by-step tutorial on wrapping your hands, followed by tips on stance, footwork, and striking to get you feeling confident.** **1:00 - 1:30 PM** **Beginner Boxing Class** **Dive into a high-energy, 30-minute workout on the heavy bags, where you can practice your moves, release stress, and enjoy a great workout.** **1:30 PM** **Q&A & Membership Overview** **Stick around after class to learn about our membership options and ask any questions to help you continue your boxing journey.** **​This is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your boxing journey, enjoy the energy, and join a supportive community. I’m here to help you every step of the way!** Visit The Following Link To Sign Up [https://www.neighborhoodboxingclub.com/freebeginnersclass](https://www.neighborhoodboxingclub.com/freebeginnersclass "https://www.neighborhoodboxingclub.com/freebeginnersclass")

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. I've been hardware hacking a See N Say to make it say whatever I want - while the project is in progress still, it should be working by this meetup! I'll bring it for demo. [See N Say Project](https://github.com/cdeever/esp32-see-n-say) While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.

Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

**Caller: Gaye Fifer** **Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!