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Hi Everyone, With Covid19 happening, there is still a limited participants for group events of up to 8 pax happening, so this just to keep the virtual skating together going. The Challenge is to skate as much as you can during this pandemic each week. And see how we rank on leaderboard of Strava. The ranking is arranged by most distances skated each week. Do join us through on Strava App below: Leaderboard updates on a weekly basis and resets every week (Mon to Sun) Join us at https://www.strava.com/clubs/freewheelers_sg (Kindly note that with specifically the Strava app, it is unable to cater for Inline skating option, so you will have list your tracking via run or ride for your ranking to show up in leaderboard. And this is the main challenge majority of skaters will be using.) Feel feel to contact Janice on Meetup if you need help with the apps to join us on these virtual skating challenges. You can also ask Janice for link to join a telegram group where impromptu small group skating events are frequently organized if you are looking for skating buddies. Special Note: Heard feedback from some Iphone users that trouble getting apps FOC. All these apps should be free. Please make sure you download the FREE VERSION. And please download the app, before you join via Challenge Links as the Challenge Links lead Iphone users to paid versions I think. Android Phones should be automatic directed to free version. IPHONE DOWNLOAD LINKS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/strava-run-ride-swim/id426826309

🔥✨ **Afro-Cuban Domingos: New Month, New Energy!** ✨🔥 We’re keeping the 2026 momentum going! Join us on the first Sunday of February for another soul-stirring afternoon of Cuban rhythms. We’re heading to the beautiful **Liberty Singapore** for a session filled with authentic beats and great company. 💃🕺 *** ### 📅 **The Details** * **Date:** Sunday, 1st February * **Venue:** **Liberty Singapore** 10 Marina Boulevard #01-04, Tower 2 MBFC, Singapore 018983 * **Cover Charge:** $10 *** ### 🕒 **The Schedule** **3:30 PM – Free Beginner Salsa Class** Curious about Cuban Salsa? Start your February right! **Shiho & Aaron** will lead a fun, welcoming class designed to get beginners moving and regulars warmed up. No partner or experience required! **4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Social Dancing** The floor is yours! **DJ Camille** and **DJ Yuma** are on decks, spinning **100% Cuban music**. From heavy Timba to smooth Son, they’ll be keeping the energy electric until the sun sets. *** ### ✨ **Come for the Dance, Stay for the Vibes** Whether you’re here to learn your first steps or you’ve been dancing for years, come soak up the community spirit at one of the city's most stunning spots. Let’s turn up the heat this February! 🇨🇺

Thaipussam is an event of prayer and penance celebrated mainly by Hindu Tamils. Devotees with piercings walk barefooted while carrying kavadis along a colorful and music filled 4km route. You can learn more at these links: 1. Procession [Video from 2025](https://youtu.be/TMHv0tog4XQ?si=It2s1P1twLxsdArc) [2, Thaipusam Details](https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=deea4c72-513b-4f08-95a7-3f41b5a0eff0) If you are interested to view the procession and experience the vibe of the participants, crowds, and music then join us for this event. At the same time its an opportunity to meet new people and chat about Life, the Universe and Everything, ....or remain in silence as you wish :) Of course we will end with a meal and/or kopi and more chatting for those who are hungry in body and mind. **Meetup Time:** 4 pm **Meetup Point**: City Square Mall, Level 1 near ToastBox. (nearest MRT: Farrer Park MRT, exit H then go to Mall Level 1) **Event Start Time:** 4.15 pm **Late comers:** Catch up via the Live Locator on our Telegram Channel (see below) **Attire:** Dress for comfort and walking. **To bring:** A full water bottle to rehydrate and a cap in case of drizzle. **In case of rain:** the event might start later or be postponed. Please check the Telegram channel on the day of the event (see below) **Total walking distance:** about 2.5 km **Total time:** about 2.5 hrs **Tentative Plan:** To watch the procession and human drama from several different vantage points along the route. We may follow the procession route partially or fully up to Tank Road depending on the circumstances on the ground and interest of participants. **Optional Dinner and Chat:** At some budget friendly place. **Optional Post-dinner Exploration:** Depending on participants interest. **End Point:** To be explored on the day. **Telegram Channel:** **After** you have signed up for the activity, you may join [Walk, Chat, Explore SG](https://t.me/+rIuiiEM9j6oyNzI1) https://t.me/+rIuiiEM9j6oyNzI1 **for updates** and the **Live Locator** for the event **PLEASE Note:** 1\. Due to the number of participants and ongoing activity\, the guide *will not be able to respond to individual messages once the event starts.* Late comers should catch up using the Live locator **OR** through chats with other helpful members on the Telegram group. See tentative plan above. 2\. You need to install the Telegram app to use the channel\. One advantage of the Telegram app is that you can maintain privacy by masking your phone number (option under settings) and only displaying your username in the group. 3. *By participating in this event and joining the Telegram group, you take full and sole responsibility for your safety and well-being.*

This is an opportunity to get to meet the families interested in setting up Singapore's first democratic school. Self-directed education allows children to lead their own learning journey. This approach to education has a long history with schools such as Summerhill (UK) and the Sudbury Valley School (US). Nowadays, there are hundreds of democratic schools worldwide that value self-directed education and democratic decision-making. Our aim is to set up the first democratic school in Singapore. This walk & talk is an opportunity to meet the families who support establishing such a school. We will meet at the entrance of the Botanic Garden near Botanic Garden MRT. You can read up on the fundamentals of self-directed education here: https://www.self-directed.org/sde/

**For ages 17 and above.** Influenced by the Spanish and African culture, the Tango is sensual and passionate, one of the most fascinating dances. Stylized strides dominate this dance, along with periodical sharp and staccato movements. Tango’s passionate nature evokes a strong connection to the music, your partner and the audience, a dance that is exciting and often easy to learn. Its dramatic nature also makes Tango a very popular dance that is often featured in blockbuster movies; a favourite dance for those who enjoy drama within a dance. ### **Address** 795, North Bridge Rd, #02-01 797, 198763 ### **Schedule** Sundays 430PM - 530PM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.

**For ages 10 and above.** Tap is a popular style of American theatrical dance distinguished by percussive footwork that marks out precise rhythmic patterns on the floor. Dancers develop a keen sense of rhythm and balance. This beginner level class will teach you the basics needed to start having a blast! ### **Address** Dance On Us, 8 Claymore Hill, #01-03/04/06, Singapore 229572 ### **Schedule** Sundays 430PM - 530PM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.

Piano Jamming Session at Ubi !!! Come and play your solo song, any genre. Welcome to chat and make friends with us pianists. Coffee, Drinks, and snacks will be provided. Meeting Venue is at Mr Tame’s Office: Oxley Bizhub 61 Ubi Road 1 #03-36 Singapore 408727 (Take Note that it is Block 61, not Block 65) Do call him at 9799 7271 for directions, if ur 1st time visitor, or if ur lost.

**For ages 13 and above.** These classes are for climbers who just started their bouldering journey and want an introduction to the basics of bouldering. Experience a thoughtfully crafted introductory class for beginners. * Highly recommended for first-timers * One hour guided session, one hour free and easy gym access * Guided mobility warm-up * Safety briefing: learn how to fall safely and identify falling zones * Introduction to bouldering and basic terms * Basic climbing techniques ### **Address** 61 Robinson Rd, #05-03/04, Singapore 068893 ### **Schedule** Sundays 6PM - 8PM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.

To confirm your participation, please email **completeme@outlook.sg** or WhatsApp **81252321** us at least 3 days before the event. Please note that marking yourself as “Interested” on Meetup does not confirm your slot. Kindly contact us early to secure your place. **Walk-ins are not allowed.** Join us for an enchanting 1-to-1 Mass Speed Dating, designed to help you meet like-minded singles and find love before Valentine's Day. Connect with 24–32 singles through 12–16 carefully curated 1-to-1 rotations, designed to foster meaningful interactions and genuine connections with the opposite gender. At the end of the session, our mutual matching process helps your newfound connections continue beyond the event. Your experience doesn’t end there. You will be invited to a private Telegram group for one week, providing the opportunity to continue conversations either in the main group or privately with your matches. Your ticket includes: ✨ 1 complimentary drink ✨ Guided 1-to-1 rotations ✨ Mutual matching ✨ A week-long facilitated Telegram chat group If you’re looking to meet new people, expand your circle, and potentially discover someone special — this is an event designed for you. **Cost:** BFF (Best Friends Forever) - 2 Ladies' Tickets $48 Lady's Ticket $38 Gentlemen's Tickets $45 This event is organised by **CompleteMe Dating Agency**. Founded in 2012, CompleteMe is a Singapore-based dating agency known for its curated dating events and speed dating sessions designed for working professionals. Having organised over 1,000 dating activities, the agency has helped countless singles meet, connect, and build meaningful relationships over the years. As a legit dating agency, CompleteMe conducts verification checks to ensure that all participants are legally single.

**Caller: Dan Kappus** **Band: Trillium** **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!

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Let’s meet and discuss whatever comes to mind about one of Tennesse Williams’ most famous plays.