Group Photo Shoots

🥘聖誕豬骨煲🥘 
《第二組 豐衣築食吃喝會》 
[1912 懷舊炭爐風味豬骨煲@深水埗金和記] 🥘🍽 
日期：12月19日(五） 
時間：2000-2200 
地點：深水埗 
人數：4 - 8人
消費：每人@400-500左右(包括EF$10) 
Event fee: $10/位(出席時付） 
訂位：訂4人起/必須提早訂枱 
Host：CC ✡️大排檔特色✡️ ✡️全港少數絕無僅有的炭爐風味 ✡️深水埗老字號地道港式火鍋酒家 ✡️新猛海鮮要預訂，每個炭爐需另付$28，醬油$18 ✡️環境懷舊，喜愛懷舊港式炭爐風味打邊爐，不能錯過👍 💖人氣推介💖 ⭐️豬骨煲/花雕醉雞鍋 ⭐️極地手切牛/新滑牛肉 ⭐️蒙古羊肉 ⭐️西班牙黑毛豬頸肉 ⭐️新鮮掛骨 ⭐️鵝腸/花膠 ⭐️鱔片/桶蠔/珊瑚蚌 
{火鍋菜館資料} 金和記海鮮菜館 (深水埗) 網址: https://s.openrice.com/QrbS0aK0000~uAyTUAw 地址: 香港深水埗九江街145號地舖 電話: +852 91787803 =====================

This is a paid event for all fitness levels - Accept payme or FPS . Please only attend after receiving my whatsapp confirmation. the event is not on when the minimum number of 3 is not attained ) （這是一項適合所有健身水平的付費活動 - 接受 payme 或 FPS 請whatsapp 我以確認活動會進行。） Whether you are new to Hyrox race ,want to improve your Hyrox time, or simply want to burn fat, improve your cardio conditioning. This event is for you . 無論您是 Hyrox 比賽的新手，想要提高您的 Hyrox 時間，還是只是想燃燒脂肪，改善您的心肺功能。 這個活動適合你。 The training include some runnings mix with intense circuit training which focus on training your cardio capacity, musclar endurance ,strength and power and your ability to run under fatigue (compromised running) which is what Hyrox is all about. 訓練包括一些跑步與高強度的循環訓練相結合，重點是訓練您的心肺功能、肌肉耐力、肌力和力量以及您在疲勞狀態下跑步的能力，這正是 Hyrox 比賽的體能要求所需。 The group class is led by Hyrox Hong Kong officially certified Hyrox Group trainer and himself has multiple Hyrox races experience and has been training under world-class hyrox coaches. 團體訓練班由Hyrox香港官方認證Hyrox團訓教練領導，他本人擁有多場Hyrox賽事經驗，並一直在世界級的hyrox教練的指導下訓練。 whatsapp Myles 95136748 or instagram :Myleslau_fitness for more details) 只需200港幣即可加入我們！ （第一次試堂），隨後套餐費從200到250不等，請whatsapp Myles 95136748 或 instagram :Myleslau_fitness 了解更多詳情） Location is right at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, near the fountain and the habour. Spacious with nice habour breeze and view . In case it rains we will train under nearby covered area. 地點就在孫中山紀念公園，靠近噴泉和海旁。寬敞，有清涼的海風和宜人風景。如果下雨，我們將在附近有遮蓋的區域下進行訓練。

UPDATED: 大亂鬥會有一個交換聖誕禮物🎁環節, 參加者必須準備一份價值$50-$100禮物用來交換! Ho Ho Ho, 聖誕🧑‍🎄節又嚟啦! 今年Meeple Tree會響19號晚搞個別開心🥳面嘅分隊派對遊戲大賽! 我地會分成四至五隊, 由小樹團隊4位主持 - Hillary, Yannie, Winnie, Cici 各帶領一隊, 參與幾個派對🎉遊戲, 互相角逐! 到時會即埸抽簽分隊! 最後冠軍隊伍會享有MT store credits! 活動8點開始, 7.30pm 可以入場, 同其他參加者傾住計先! 識下新朋友仔! 參加者只需帶個笑容過黎就得喇\~😃 難度: 容易.(會教玩法) 語言: 廣東話 / Language: Cantonese. 費用: $200 / Girls $150 (現金到付/PayMe). 送一包飲品，隨後每包$5 🔔我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到，Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性。🙏 🔔本會因放飛機(活動開始前24小時內退出者)被移除人數: 98 🔔Meeple Tree保留參加者名單最後決定權. 🔔Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk

**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!

Passion for Badminton (LI event) - 九龍公園體育館 (7\~10am Dec 20) Let's explore our passion about early badminton! Venue: Kowloon Park Sports Centre Time: 7-8am - Court 1, 3, 9 8-9am - Court 1, 6 9-10am - Court 1, 6, 8 Dec 20 (Sat) People: 16 Fee: $65 (FPS/HSBC PayMe App Welcome) Please leave your contact number if you're first time joiner.

**Hello dog parents and dog lovers!** Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a cozy meetup for you and your furry friend, come join us on the 21st for a relaxed doggie gathering with a small photo‑shoot setup! I noticed there isn’t a dog‑related group here on Meetup, so I thought… why not start one myself? There’s no fee — I simply want to bring together people who share a love for dogs. For everyone’s safety, I’ll just need you to fill out a quick form beforehand. \>\>\> https://moaform\.com/q/EYHMmG <<< We’ll be meeting in Sheung Wan. Let me know if you’d like to join — would love to see you and your pup there! \*\*The photos will not be handled by a professional photographer but I'll try to get the decoration and props. Let's meet up and have some Christmas photo fun!

**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.”

🌲聖誕限定呈獻🌲

《第四組 遊山玩水結伴遊組》

[201225 中環冬日小鎮燈飾人像攝影]📸🌲☃️❄️ 
日期：12月20日(六)

集合時間：1730

集合地點：中環站J1

攝影時間：1800-2000

攝影地點：中環一帶

人數：10

Host：Eric & CC 
✴️活動行程內容✴️
{Part A 攝影活動}📸🌲☃️❄️
時間：1800-2000
地點：中環皇后像廣場/置地廣場
人數：10
內容：聖誕小鎮、馴鹿、巨型聖誕樹、燈飾、聖誕金球等
(可帶備閃燈, 腳架）
💖人像攝影：歡迎以聖誕裝束：紅/黑/綠金/銀的顏色打扮，建議自備聖誕頭飾💖🧑‍🎄 
✴️熱門打卡點📸
🌲12間聖誕小木屋/聖誕市集
🌲巨型聖誕樹
🌲 八大建築光影匯燈飾3D投影投術
🌲聖誕金球 🌲置地中庭

📷攝影器材📷
📷手機、相機
📷腳架、快門線 
{Part B晚飯組聚}🍽️🍲
時間：2030-2230
地點：入群後通知
人數：自由參與
內容：1️⃣互相交流當日攝影作品心得, 2️⃣ 收集大家意見作將來活動參考
費用：晚餐自費付

⚠️注意事項/免責聲明：～

1.自攜攝影器材,歡迎使用單反光鏡、長焦鏡，手機和腳架等

2.此活動屬結伴同影，屬自願參加性質，不設家長式照顧，所有器材，自己保管，如有任何損失，自己負責，領隊無需付任何責任或賠償。

3.各成員以成熟、禮讓、禮貌、和諧為則。
4.為提升各成員攝影技術交流。活動完畢後，參加者承諾分享當日攝影作品1張(歡迎超過1張)到臨時召集群。
5.必須尊重領隊行程決定。

[中環聖誕參考資料]~ https://www.timeout.com.hk/hong-kong/hk/%E6%9C%80%E6%96%B0%E6%83%85%E5%A0%B1/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E6%97%85%E7%99%BC%E5%B1%80-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E7%B9%BD%E7%B4%9B%E5%86%AC%E6%97%A5%E5%B7%A1%E7%A6%AE-2025%E4%B8%AD%E7%92%B0%E8%81%96%E8%AA%95%E6%A8%B9%E4%BB%8A%E6%9C%88%E4%BA%AE%E7%87%88-%E5%8D%B3%E7%9C%8B%E4%BA%AE%E7%87%88%E6%99%82%E9%96%93-%E8%81%96%E8%AA%95%E7%87%88%E5%85%89%E5%8C%AF%E6%BC%94-%E5%B8%82%E9%9B%86-%E9%81%AE%E6%89%93%E9%81%93%E7%87%88%E9%A3%BE-111425

**Decagone** Upon arriving for their first day on the job in a deep ocean research facility, it becomes apparent that the crew are caught in a uniquely horrifying situation. They’ve become trapped inside a time-loop, along with a number of rather peculiar and dangerous experiments. Every ten minutes, the crew finds themselves back in the elevator they arrived in. Unable to escape, and no time to call for help, how long until they've looped one too many times for their mind to handle? A Mothership adventure. **The Eternal Grind Cafe** Your hubris has angered the gods, and to teach you a lesson in humility, you have been sent to hell! Hell turns out to be a minimum wage job in a tip-based industry. In your own universe you might have been a hero, a demigod, or a villain, but here you are but a lowly barista of the Eternal Grind Café– and the breakfast rush is coming. **Discworld - A Rite Before Hogswatch** It’s the night before Hogswatch and someone’s decided that Mr Alfred Hinsley, owner of the Ankh Morpork Metalworking Factory, needs to be taught a lesson about humility, family, and kindness this winter holiday. Usually, this is a job goes to the big leagues ghosts, the ones that haunt opera houses and ancient moors — unfortunately, due to a clerical error they’ve been double-booked to haunt some *other* rich guy. The job now falls to you, the troupe of Treacle Mine Road Community Theatre — you’re not ghosts, and you're not that into morality plays, and honestly you don’t even know this bloke very well, but a gig’s a gig and you’ve done enough Hogswatch Panto to know how this goes. WHAT IS ONE-SHOT SATURDAY? It's a weekly meet-up in Sheung Wan/Central, focusing on indie games and single-session games (one-shots). 而家所有游戏係英文嘅但如果你要嚟玩中文游戏，我哋會無任歡迎。只要湊啱玩家就行！ You can drop in and play at any One-Shot Saturday – you do not need to have played in a previous session or commit to playing again. Whether you've played an RPG before or not, you're welcome to join us. Please arrive on time as once the games begin it becomes difficult to properly introduce latecomers. Join the conversation, make plans, suggest games to play, etc. — Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oneshotsaturdays/ *** WHAT IS A TABLETOP RPG? It's a game in which you never know where the next stop will be, because it’s all down to the decisions you and your fellow players make. Usually one person is the Game Master (or "GM"). Everyone else will be players, taking the role of the characters in the game. The players get to say what their characters say, think, and do. The GM describes everything else in the world. Then... we play to find out what happens. The game is a conversation: I say something, then you reply, maybe someone else chimes in. We talk about what's happening to the characters we imagine and the world around them. We also talk about the rules, which help us decide what happens next if the next step is in doubt. The rules differ from game to game: some use dice to shape the story, others use cards or something else. It's always a conversation, though.

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.]

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@5:45-7:15pm @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@7:30-8:30pm @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 @5:45-7:15pm @Man Man (Basement, Peter Building, 58-60 Queen's Road Central, 3min walk from Central MTR station exit D) Christmas lights @7:30-8:30pm @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.]

**To Be Announced!**

Okay, you (at least some of you) asked for it — here it is... **"An Evening with DXO Labs (NIK Collection 8)"** For many, many years, the NIK Collection of photo editing tools has been the coveted add-on of choice for many photographers. To know the story of the NIK Collection is to know happiness, angst, celebration, and innovation. But more of that at the meeting! I will spend a couple of hours going through the most useful tools in the NIK Collection and showing how I use them in my editing workflow. If you aspire to elevate your editing skills and produce better-edited images, this set of tools is worth a look! Meeting Schedule: 1. 6:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members 2. 6:10 - Old Business 3. 6:20 - New Business 4. 6:30 - Pre-Shoot Briefing/Education 5. 7:15 - Break 6. 7:30 - Image Critique 7. 8:00 - Adjourn Pre-Shoot Brief/Education: NIK Collection 8 Image Critique: Previous Photoshoot Images (iPhone images and Christmas Cards). If anyone has images they would like critiqued, please provide them at the beginning of the meeting. Providing Images for Critique: For now, I will collect images at the beginning of the meeting on a USB memory stick. My computer has USB-C ports, so a USB-C memory stick or one with dual (USB-C / USB-A) ports will be needed. Images should follow these format rules: JPG - 80% quality or higher 132 dpi resolution 2048 pixels across the long edge Embedded colorspace - sRGB

The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop is an intensive training course designed to quickly teach participants the fundamentals and intermediate skills needed to use Adobe Photoshop effectively. This workshop condenses the material covered in introductory and intermediate Photoshop courses into a shorter, information-packed weekend. Participants will learn to navigate the Photoshop workspace, use tools for retouching and color correction, and manipulate layers and adjustment layers. The workshop also emphasizes practical, hands-on experience with real-world image editing and compositing projects. The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop will follow the outline below: I. Introduction to Photoshop * **A. Understanding the Photoshop Interface:** Exploring the workspace, panels, tools, and options bar. * **B. Basic Image Concepts:** Pixels, resolution, image sizing, cropping, and color models (RGB vs. CMYK). * **C. Non-Destructive Editing Principles:** Why it's important and how to maintain flexibility. II. Working with selections * **A. Selection Tools:** Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand, Quick Selection, and Pen tool. * **B. Refining Selections:** Using Select and Mask, feathering, and other techniques for precise edges. * **C. Creating and Managing Masks:** Layer masks for non-destructive selections and image blending. III. Layers and Adjustments * **A. Understanding and Managing Layers:** Creating, selecting, moving, grouping, and organizing layers. * **B. Blending Modes:** Exploring different ways layers interact and create visual effects. * **C. Adjustment Layers:** Non-destructive color and tonal adjustments (e.g., Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation). IV. Photo retouching and manipulation * **A. Healing Tools:** Spot Healing Brush, Healing Brush, and Patch Tool for removing blemishes and unwanted elements. * **B. Clone Stamp Tool:** Duplicating and removing areas within an image for seamless repairs. * **C. Content-Aware Tools:** Using features like Content-Aware Fill and Content-Aware Move for intelligent object removal and image manipulation. V. Advanced techniques * **A. Smart Objects:** Working with Smart Objects for non-destructive transformations and advanced compositions. * **B. Filters and Effects:** Exploring the Filter Gallery and applying various effects to images and layers. * **C. Combining Images:** Compositing and blending multiple images seamlessly using selections, masks, and adjustment layers. VI. Output and workflow * **A. Saving for Web and Print:** Understanding image resolution, file formats, and optimization for different output needs. * **B. Exporting and Sharing Images:** Various methods for exporting and sharing your Photoshop creations. * **C. Workflow Tips and Best Practices:** Efficient techniques and organizational strategies for working in Photoshop. VII. Wrap-up and Q&A * **A. Review of Key Concepts:** Brief recap of the main topics covered during the workshop. * **B. Open Discussion and Questions:** Answering participants' questions and providing further guidance. * **C. Next Steps and Resources:** Suggesting additional resources for continued learning and exploration. The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop is a hands-on workshop, and example files and materials are made available to each participant. Each participant is required to have a computer available for use throughout the workshop. That computer must be adequately configured to run the latest version of Photoshop available in Adobe's Creative Cloud software suite (as of the time of this document, that version is Photoshop 2025 (Version 26.9.0)). Photoshop should be installed and operational before the commencement of the workshop. Please don't hesitate to contact me PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP to confirm that you are indeed prepared for doing the hands-on exercises during the workshop. GENERAL WORKSHOP NOTES: There is a fee of $400 per person associated with this workshop. The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop comprises two sessions (Session 01, November 22nd, and Session 02, November 23rd). The $400 fee covers participation in both sessions. For scheduling purposes, on Meetup.com, the workshop is broken up into two (2) sessions. You only need to sign up for Session 01 (November 22nd), you will AUTOMATICALLY be signed up for Session 02 (November 23rd). The following registration/cancellation policy is in place for this workshop: * The workshop fee is due upon signing up for the event. You will be contacted shortly after you register to make arrangements for processing payment. * Participant cancellations before October 22nd are entitled to a FULL refund of the workshop fee. Participant cancellations after October 22nd, but before November 15th, are entitled to a 50% refund of the workshop fee. Participant who cancel **after November 15th** will not be entitled to a refund of their workshop fee. A continental breakfast is available each morning of the workshop (Session 01, November 22nd, Session 02, November 23rd) and includes coffee, tea, juice, and water. Lunch time (12:00 - 1:00 p.m.) features a catered lunch on each day of the workshop (Session 01, November 22nd, Session 02, November 23rd) and includes a selection of beverages such as coffee, iced tea, soda, and sports drinks.

Hey there Black Love Friends! We're back for the final week of our 2025 **Pre-Resolution Fitness Challenge!** this week we will be at Franklin Park Conservatiry! Every Sat for the rest of 2025 we will be hosting a new challenge at a new park where all fitness levels are welcomed. What a great way to get a jump start on those fitness resolutions and make some new connections in the process. Don't wait reserve your spot today!

The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop is an intensive training course designed to quickly teach participants the fundamentals and intermediate skills needed to use Adobe Photoshop effectively. This workshop condenses the material covered in introductory and intermediate Photoshop courses into a shorter, information-packed weekend. Participants will learn to navigate the Photoshop workspace, use tools for retouching and color correction, and manipulate layers and adjustment layers. The workshop also emphasizes practical, hands-on experience with real-world image editing and compositing projects. The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop will follow the outline below: I. Introduction to Photoshop * **A. Understanding the Photoshop Interface:** Exploring the workspace, panels, tools, and options bar. * **B. Basic Image Concepts:** Pixels, resolution, image sizing, cropping, and color models (RGB vs. CMYK). * **C. Non-Destructive Editing Principles:** Why it's important and how to maintain flexibility. II. Working with selections * **A. Selection Tools:** Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand, Quick Selection, and Pen tool. * **B. Refining Selections:** Using Select and Mask, feathering, and other techniques for precise edges. * **C. Creating and Managing Masks:** Layer masks for non-destructive selections and image blending. III. Layers and Adjustments * **A. Understanding and Managing Layers:** Creating, selecting, moving, grouping, and organizing layers. * **B. Blending Modes:** Exploring different ways layers interact and create visual effects. * **C. Adjustment Layers:** Non-destructive color and tonal adjustments (e.g., Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation). IV. Photo retouching and manipulation * **A. Healing Tools:** Spot Healing Brush, Healing Brush, and Patch Tool for removing blemishes and unwanted elements. * **B. Clone Stamp Tool:** Duplicating and removing areas within an image for seamless repairs. * **C. Content-Aware Tools:** Using features like Content-Aware Fill and Content-Aware Move for intelligent object removal and image manipulation. V. Advanced techniques * **A. Smart Objects:** Working with Smart Objects for non-destructive transformations and advanced compositions. * **B. Filters and Effects:** Exploring the Filter Gallery and applying various effects to images and layers. * **C. Combining Images:** Compositing and blending multiple images seamlessly using selections, masks, and adjustment layers. VI. Output and workflow * **A. Saving for Web and Print:** Understanding image resolution, file formats, and optimization for different output needs. * **B. Exporting and Sharing Images:** Various methods for exporting and sharing your Photoshop creations. * **C. Workflow Tips and Best Practices:** Efficient techniques and organizational strategies for working in Photoshop. VII. Wrap-up and Q&A * **A. Review of Key Concepts:** Brief recap of the main topics covered during the workshop. * **B. Open Discussion and Questions:** Answering participants' questions and providing further guidance. * **C. Next Steps and Resources:** Suggesting additional resources for continued learning and exploration. The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop is a hands-on workshop, and example files and materials are made available to each participant. Each participant is required to have a computer available for use throughout the workshop. That computer must be adequately configured to run the latest version of Photoshop available in Adobe's Creative Cloud software suite (as of the time of this document, that version is Photoshop 2025 (Version 26.9.0)). Photoshop should be installed and operational before the commencement of the workshop. Please don't hesitate to contact me PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP to confirm that you are indeed prepared for doing the hands-on exercises during the workshop. GENERAL WORKSHOP NOTES: There is a fee of $400 per person associated with this workshop. The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop comprises two sessions (Session 01, November 22nd, and Session 02, November 23rd). The $400 fee covers participation in both sessions. For scheduling purposes, on Meetup.com, the workshop is broken up into two (2) sessions. You only need to sign up for Session 01 (November 22nd), you will AUTOMATICALLY be signed up for Session 02 (November 23rd). The following registration/cancellation policy is in place for this workshop: * The workshop fee is due upon signing up for the event. You will be contacted shortly after you register to make arrangements for processing payment. * Participant cancellations before October 22nd are entitled to a FULL refund of the workshop fee. Participant cancellations after October 22nd, but before November 15th, are entitled to a 50% refund of the workshop fee. Participant who cancel **after November 15th** will not be entitled to a refund of their workshop fee. A continental breakfast is available each morning of the workshop (Session 01, November 22nd, Session 02, November 23rd) and includes coffee, tea, juice, and water. Lunch time (12:00 - 1:00 p.m.) features a catered lunch on each day of the workshop (Session 01, November 22nd, Session 02, November 23rd) and includes a selection of beverages such as coffee, iced tea, soda, and sports drinks.

RSVP here to join us for BRUNCH Before MARTY SUPREME at the Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall! We have a 2pm reservation so meet the group there around 1:55pm! We’ll have a large table reserved for the group but seating is limited. As a courtesy to the restaurant and your movie group friends, PLEASE….. Only RSVP if you plan to attend. Try to avoid last minute cancelations or no shows. If your plans change, please try to update your RSVP by Friday before the event. If there is a waiting list and you’re on it, please be sure to check the morning of the event to see if any space has opened up. ABOUT THE RESTAURANT: The Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall is set in a historic landmark with multiple bars and dining areas, 24 taps and great globally inspired food. Rooted in the historic beauty of Franklin Park, the Beer Hall was built in the late 1800’s and preserves the original masonry and character as an historic landmark. CBC Beer Hall is located next door to the East Market at 200 Kelton Avenue, Columbus, OH! ABOUT THE MENU: Their Brunch Menu features an array of fun apps, fritters, wings, and tons of breakfast options like steak and eggs, cornmeal pancakes & tenders, breakfast tacos (including a vegan version), skillets, French toast, and more! For the vegetarians/vegans in the group, their menu is super veg friendly with vegan sausage and crispy tofu! BRUNCH MENU: https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#brunch-menu-drinks FOOD MENU: https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu PLAN: We have a 2pm reservation so we’ll meet at the restaurant at 1:55pm! We’ll have one bit table reserved for the group. Seating is limited – please RSVP here to join us for the Brunch portion of this event. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan