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Singapore's friendliest photowalk group. We shoot photos, then we shoot the breeze over beers (sometimes coffee). This week's Photowalk will be at Boat Quay ! We'll be taking some photos and then trying to use AI to edit them. Best submission wins! Meet up: Saturday 28th of Feb, 3:30pm at Raffles Place MRT Exit G (We'll be carrying around a small 'SHOTS n SHOTS' sign, or shoot us a message on IG if you can't find us!) Note: We'll have a 5 minute grace period to wait for latecomers. We will aim to check our messages if you arrive later than this, but we cannot promise anything. 📸 Photowalks Every week or two, we explore different parts of Singapore with our cameras. All skill levels welcome! The walk is semi-guided. We'll provided a suggested route and share our location for those who want to follow along with us, but otherwise you're on your own! 🍺 Social Hour After each walk, we gather at a nearby spot to share stories and enjoy some well-deserved refreshments. We'll discuss our photos and vote for a winner! Shoot us a message through our IG account for any questions: @shotsnshots.sg and check out our website at https://shotsnshots.org !

✨ Connect with us over a day of fun climbs and an (optional) night of dinner + board games! ✨ **🧗 What is bouldering?** Bouldering is a sub-discipline of rock climbing, that is done without a harness on a lower wall, with safety pads. It involves finding the right sequence to reach the end of a route, very much like a maze or puzzle. The problem-solving, social nature of climbing has been shown to boost self-esteem and confidence, as well as reduce depression and anxiety levels. (read the relevant papers [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xMmiyjDsXn12SWgcv_6eW-x9JXduZ3fa?usp=sharing)) **What to expect 👀 (Note: the event officially starts at 430pm)** **‼️ If you're new to climbing, we will run you through an introduction to bouldering.** 🧘 430 - 5pm: Warm up & 5 mins mindfulness (optional) **🧗** 5pm - 8pm: Climb 🎲 8pm till late: We'll have dinner over card games or go to a board game cafe (see vibes that day) **What to bring?** * Comfortable sports attire (**long pants recommended!)** * Climbing shoes + chalk (if you have) **Price list:** Passes usually range from $25 - $28 depending on the gym Host's multipass are about $20 Rental shoes cost $5 **📝 Things to note:** Please join our telegram chat before coming ([link](https://t.me/+O7GllrSKTUU5MmI1)) We vote on the next gym to visit in our tele chat, so stay tuned for updates! The group size is deliberately small to keep things cosy, so if you can't make it, please let us know ASAP.

### \*\*Pickleball Sunset Mixer! \*\* An evening of dinks, drinks (after maybe), and your shot at pickleball glory. *** \*\* Location:\*\* 317 Outram Rd, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Singapore 169075 **Time:** **4PM - 7PM** **Cost:** $25 per person ($5 paddle rental if you don’t have your own trusty weapon). **Early bird rate ($20 excl paddle if you confirm five days with payment before the event)** To lock in your spot and avoid the dreaded FOMO, hit up the payment link below: **Early Price: [https://hitpay.link/x9ikqy](https://hitpay.link/x9ikqy)** **Normal Price: [https://hitpay.link/zi5nkz](https://hitpay.link/zi5nkz)** ✅ **Spots are only confirmed when payment is in.** If you usually pay cash, no worries, just continue with that. ⚠️ **Cancellation Policy:** Please give at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations to receive a refund. No refunds for no‑shows or cancellations within 24 hours, unless the whole event is rained out. ### What’s the Plan? We’re going Round Robin style, which is just a nice way of saying you’ll keep playing and meeting new people until your arms fall off. #### What’s the Game Plan? Here’s how the courts are split: **1 Beginner Court** (*For newcomers or those preferring a relaxed pace*) * Learning court lines, scoring, and basic rules. * Can sustain short rallies and demonstrate basic strokes but still working on consistency. **2 Intermediate Court** * Solid consistency, mid-pace rallies * Shot placement is improving, but still work-in-progress * Great for those ready to level up **Official Tournament Balls:** All games will be played using **Franklin X-40 tournament balls** for consistency and a high-quality playing experience. **Paddle Queue System:** To keep things fair, players will place their paddles in line in box to indicate their turn in the respective court. **Rules of the Game**: * **Switch It Up**: After every match, you’ll get a new partner and new opponents. * **Scoring**: First to 15 points, rally style (no need to keep track of who’s serving—so much simpler lah). * **Timing**: Each match is capped at 15 minutes, so don’t peng san trying to win. * **Be Nice**: Keep it friendly—this isn’t the SEA Games, okay? *** ### **Why You’ll Love It:** * Play with a variety of kakis and test your skills. * End the day with new friends and maybe a snack after. *** **What to Bring:** * Your paddle (or rent one—we’re not judging). * Water bottle—don’t faint halfway * Your best “aiyah nvm” attitude when the ball goes sideways. **Friendly Reminder:** Pickleball is a social and physical activity, please be mindful of your own safety and physical limits. Participation is at your own risk. Stay hydrated, warm up properly, and don’t paiseh to rest if you need to. ️ RSVP Now – Spaces Are Limited!

**Each Pax is S$15** (Includes Food samplings at popular Kim Choo Kueh Chang & Dona Manis banana pies) Limited Spots only! 👉 **Register here:**[ https://3playtopia.com/trip/explore-katong-joo-chiat](https://3playtopia.com/trip/explore-katong-joo-chiat) (Please note: Only registrations via the link above will be considered) **HIGHLY REQUESTED! 🔥🔥🔥** Join us for a **Katong–Joo Chiat Heritage & Food Trail**, where culture, architecture, faith, and flavours come together in one of Singapore’s most storied neighbourhoods. This guided walk takes you through Katong–Joo Chiat — a historic melting pot of **Peranakan, Eurasian, and Ceylonese Hindu communities** with tastings of iconic local treats along the way. *** ### What makes this walk worth your while? 🏠 Walk past iconic pastel Peranakan shophouses built in the **1920s** 🛕 Visit one of the **oldest Hindu temples in eastern Singapore** (dating back to the **1850s**) ⛪ Discover Katong’s early Christian heritage along historic Ceylon Road 🥢 Enjoy a **FREE tasting** of Kim Choo’s kueh chang (since **1945**) 🥧 Savour a **FREE tasting** of Dona Manis’ legendary banana pies (since **1992**) 📖 Learn surprising stories and fun facts you won’t find on Google This is **living heritage** — traditions still practised, recipes still handmade, and history still alive. *** ### 🥢 Kim Choo Kueh Chang (since 1945) A Katong institution famous for its traditional **Peranakan kueh chang**, handmade using time-honoured methods. ✨ *Fun fact:* Kim Choo has been wrapping kueh chang for nearly **80 years**, making it one of Singapore’s most enduring Peranakan food brands. 👉 **Includes a complimentary tasting** *** ### 🥧 Dona Manis (since 1992) A beloved old-school bakery best known for its **banana pies**, cream puffs, and traditional tarts. Visit the newly opened cafe along Katong. ✨ *Fun fact:* It began as a small family-run bakery in the **basement of Katong Shopping Centre** before becoming a local cult favourite. 👉 **Includes a complimentary tasting** *** ### 🏛️ Red House Bakery Site (est. 1925) Once a famous breakfast haunt for East Coast residents, known for its cakes and curry puffs. ✨ *Fun fact:* Though it closed in 2003, it remains one of Katong’s most nostalgic food landmarks, often remembered by generations of locals. *** ### 🛕 Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple (1850s) One of the **oldest Hindu temples in the east**, serving the Ceylonese Hindu community along Ceylon Road. ✨ *Fun fact:* The temple features a rare **musical pillar** that produces different notes when tapped — a first in Southeast Asia. *** ### ⛪ St Hilda’s Church (1938) A historic Anglican church reflecting Katong’s early Christian community and missionary roots. ✨ *Fun fact:* It is named after **St Hilda of Whitby**, a powerful female figure in early Christianity. *** ### 🏠 Koon Seng Shophouses (1920s) Iconic pastel-coloured homes showcasing **Peranakan architecture**, blending Chinese and Malay influences. ✨ *Fun fact:* The ornate tiles and motifs were once symbols of wealth and social status among Peranakan families. *** ### 🤍 Eurasian Association (founded 1919) Deeply rooted in Katong, representing one of Singapore’s oldest communities. Get a guided tour by a Eurasian guide and visit the 3 museum galleries in the area. Learn more about the Eurasian early settlers, how they originated, including some famous one you may know! ✨ *Fun fact:* The famous **sugee cake** originates from Eurasian culinary traditions. *** ### 📍 Event Details 🗓 **Date:** Saturday, 28 Feb 2026 ⏰ **Meeting Time:** 2.30PM (Please arrive on time as we will leave on the dot) 📍 **Meeting Point:** Marine Parade MRT (Exit 3 - Towards i12 Katong) 🚶‍♀️ **Duration:** Approx. 2 hours 📲 **For inquiries (WhatsApp):** 8078 4087 (Lee Ling)

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: Botanic Gardens

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)

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.

Hi all, On 1st March 1.30pm-3.30pm, we will have leisure table tennis at Ascend Tabletennis Academy located at Mountbatten Centre Blk A. Pingpongs will be provided. Venue is Mountbatten Centre Blk A #02-08 which is near Mountbatten mrt station Exit A. *Please be reminded to change rsvp status at least 24hours before meetup, otherwise will be penalised for the tabletennis fees. Fees: ＄5 (paynow/cash)

5:45-7:45 in Conference Room B, Library lower level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends. If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited. Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street. See you there! Winter Note: If the weather is bad and I have to cancel the Meetup, i will issue the cancellation not later than 3 p.m. of that day.

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. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. 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.

**⚔️ Introduction to Wargaming & Painting Miniature Soldiers at The Arcane Foundry ⚔️** Join me in **The War Room at [The Arcane Foundry](https://share.google/S5i6DYJnJteHWeKtd)** for a laid-back evening of hobby talk and tabletop fun! For just **$15**, you’ll get a **3D-printed regiment of 20 high quality resin models** of your choice to paint — a **$40 value!** Bring your creativity, relax, and let’s make something awesome together. **Choose one from Below:** * 20 Orc Warriors * 20 Empire Soldiers * 20 Dwarf Warriors * 20 Elf Spearmen Step into a world where strategy meets artistry — and where every painted figure tells a story of battle, honor, and imagination. Join **Daclaud** at **The Arcane Foundry** for an evening that introduces newcomers and enthusiasts alike to the timeless craft of **tabletop wargaming** and **miniature painting**. My own journey began with a fascination for fantasy — knights in armor, grim and hardened warriors, and monstrous creatures locked in epic battle. That passion led me to **Dungeons & Dragons**, where I painted my first **Basic Heroes set** and felt the spark that comes from bringing a character to life in miniature form. Not long after, I discovered **Warhammer Fantasy** and **Warhammer 40,000**, and I was hooked. The vision of vast armies clashing across the table — each unit meticulously painted, each story unfolding through dice and imagination — became my creative obsession. During this event, we’ll explore the **origins of wargaming**, from its early military simulations to the richly detailed worlds of modern tabletop battle systems. You’ll learn how to **build and customize your own armies**, paint your first figures, and experience the joy of turning strategy and storytelling into a hands-on art form. Whether you’re drawn by the lore, the hobby, or the thrill of commanding miniature legions, this introduction will open the gates to a world that has captivated hobbyists for generations. **🎨 RSVP today and join us at The Arcane Foundry — where every brushstroke and battle tells a story.**

Let us meet for some end of week catching up