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Hello Leader-Readers In collaboration with Book Lovers Club, we are exploring “The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal”. We’re often taught that stress is harmful and best avoided, but The Upside of Stress aims to prove otherwise. Kelly McGonigal argues that stress isn’t the enemy it’s typically made out to be—rather, it’s an ally we should embrace. Registration for the upcoming session is available at this link: https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5906033 Registration is through myLibrary ID, do have it ready before proceeding with registration. * As slots are limited, please be considerate - attend the slot you have signed up for and be punctual!. Cheers, SG Self-Development Book Club

Hi all, join us for an easy pace social run (4km, 6km, or 11km) to Upper Seletar Reservoir and breakfast. Here’s the plan for the day: \- 7:00 AM: Meet at Khatib MRT \(NS14\) for our run \(bag drop available\)\. 🏃🏻🏃🏻‍♀️ \~8:30 AM: Head to breakfast at Khatib Central. More details to come, but we just wanted to say thanks for signing up—we’re looking forward to a great time! Have a wonderful day ahead! 😎

Join us for Our Squash Sessions Happening every Saturday Morning 9am to 12 noon 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 sessions 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 morning Do sign up prior as we are limited to 20 pax over the 3 hour session. Do whatsapp the organizer at 9006 0909 @ Trevor to expedite teh reply and confirmation of your bookings.

Ever wished making new friends as an adult was actually fun? This is your long weekend Monday morning sorted. **Welcome to Gotomo — where strangers become Tomos.** **Pickleball & Breakfast** — we're keeping it small, real, and ridiculously good — a Circle of Six on the court, followed by breakfast with your new Tomos. No awkward intros. No giant crowds. Just six people, good energy, and a morning you'll actually want to repeat. **No experience needed.** Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing social sports for a reason — it's dead simple to pick up, laughably fun, and ridiculously good at breaking the ice. We'll have paddles, balls, and our patient coaches who'll show you the ropes at the beginning. **Here’s how the morning flows:** * ☀️ Arrive, meet your Circle of Six * 🏓 Warm up & play — 90 mins of pickleball (beginner-friendly, I promise) * 🍳 Head out for breakfast together (self-paid — good food, better company) * 💬 The Gotomo Moment — connection happens here * 🤝 Grow your circle or join the next one **What to bring:** * Comfortable sports clothes & sneakers * A water bottle * Your actual self (leave the awkward small talk at home — we've got games for that) **What we've got covered:** * Paddles & equipment * Pickleball court + breakfast spot, all booked for you * Good people Spots are capped at 6 — because that's the whole point. Intimate. Real. We run 2 groups of 6 across 2 courts, so every Circle gets its own vibe. **How to join your Circle of Six:** Head over to gotomo.co to register and book a slot 📍 A pickleball court within 10 mins of an MRT station — exact location revealed 24 hours before the event. 🎾 Register via gotomo.co to confirm your slot 🎾 *Strangers today. Tomos tomorrow.* *gotomo.co* *📲 Follow us for updates and early access to upcoming events:* *Instagram: @gotomo.sg* *Telegram: t.me/gotomo_sg*

Join us for our Social Squash Sessions Happening every Saturday evening 6pm to 10pm. Suitable for Beginners to 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 sessions and our members us a private whatsapp group to register. So should you be the only one signing up, you may still see packed courts We have 4 glass courts for booking. We are limited to 20 pax over the 4 hour session. Do whatsapp the organizer at 9006 0909@trevor to get a faster reply and confirmatio of your bookings.

A relaxed Saturday night for people who enjoy light, easy-to-learn board games — nothing too serious, just fun gameplay and good company. \> **Beginner-Friendly**; host will introduce & teach games \> Expect a mix of **light strategy, social deduction** and **party games** \> More than 100 *Games: Azul, Splendor, Citadels, Hanabi, Scout, Nana, Codenames, Taboo, Coup, Avalon, Secret Hitler, Werewords & more!* \> Welcome to bring your own game\! \(Any genre\) 🎫 Entry: **$12/pax** *\> Inclusive of boardgaming and 2 drinks* \> Food available at venue if dinner required 👥 Participants: Expected attendance is larger than rsvp list as there will be attendees from the afternoon session joining 🏠 Venue: **The Noodle Place** **15A Circular Road (2nd Floor)** Nearest MRT: Clark Quay / Raffles Place ⌚ Duration: **7.15pm-10.30pm** \> Last game at 10pm \> Join the afternoon session if you are early\! **Do Whatsapp 8337-0678 to confirm your attendance** and share about your game genre preference, if any, so we can put you on a suitable table! \>\>\>\>\> By signing up for the event, you agree to the following: 🪑 Be mindful of your RSVP! Update 4 hours prior to the event if something else comes up and you can’t attend so someone else can join the fun! 📸 Photos will be taken during the event for publicity purposes. Please sound out if uncomfortable. 🚫 No soliciting, MLM, investment pitches or harassment. Let's keep it friendly! No outside food please! For inclusivity, gameplay will be in English and may be less accessible if you’re not fluent. **‼️ No refunds for sudden unavailability. In the event of cancellation, a full refund will be provided promptly.** For more information, please feel free to whatsapp 8337-0678

It is time for Piano & Coffee again! Come, relax and enjoy the time together.

**Prawning, BBQ & Couple Rotation at Hai BinPrawning.** **Looking for a relaxing way to wrap up your weekend? Join us for a hands-on prawning and BBQ session at Hai Bin! Whether you're a seasoned pro or have never held a rod before, it's all about the thrill of the catch and the delicious reward afterward.** **We'll spend 3 HOURS at the ponds, followed by a communal BBQ to enjoy the freshest prawns possible-the ones we catch ourselves!** **Event Details** **Date: Saturday 6June** **Time: 7:20 PM - 10:30 PM** **Location: Hai Bin Prawning** **6 Tebing Ln, #01-04, Singapore 828835** **Cost: $40 per gentleman, $20 per lady (Includes rod rental, bait and two free drinks for each pair of gentleman and lady)** **Admin Fee: $7** **The Game Plan** **7:20 PM - 7:30 PM: Meet & Greet. We'll gather at the entrance to get our rods and bait.** **7:30 PM - 10:30 PM: 3.0 hours of Prawning. We have a 30-minute grace period for latecomers, but the sooner you start, the more you catch! 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM: BBQ Time. We'll head to the pits to salt and grill our catch for a fresh Sunday night snack, while you can continue to leave your rods in the water to catch more** **prawns.** **What to Bring** **Patience & Good Vibes: Prawning is a game of skill (and a little luck!).** **Casual Wear: It can get a bit warm around the** **BBQ pits.** **Small Change: For drinks or extra snacks available at the venue.** **RSVP Note: Please note that your attendance is only confirmed by early payment of the $7** **ADMIN FEE to Kimi** **For past attendees, kindly inform Kimi and pay the Admin Fee. For first-timers, kindly visit the link here for the payment of the admin fee: https://peatix.com/event/5019866/view_** **You will pay the remaining outstanding fee, $33 for gentlemen and $13 for ladies, to Kimi on the day of the event if you have already paid the admin fee.** **Please retain a screenshot of your payment.** **The event is subjected to cancellation if the minimum attendance of 4 is not met. In the event of cancellation, you will be refunded in full.** **Confirm your attendance ASAP with us for the event to go ahead! See you by the water!**

Join us for our social squash sessions every sunday 1pm to 4pm ( 3 hours) 4pm to 7pm ( 3 hours) We have 4 glass courts and each court has an allowance up to 20 players each time rallying and sparring with each other Each session is $15 for pay to play. you may enquire about membership when there. We use meetup.com to advertise and our regulars use a private whatapp group to coordinate and sign up. So do not be discouraged if you see only yourself signing up for the event. There will be people! To sign up and have a speedier reply, do contact the organizer Trevor@9006 0909. Cheers

Ever wished making new friends as an adult was actually fun? This is your Sun morning sorted. **Welcome to Gotomo — where strangers become Tomos.** **Padel & Brunch** — we're keeping it small, real, and ridiculously good — a Circle of Six on the court, followed by breakfast with your new Tomos. No awkward intros. No giant crowds. Just six people, good energy, and a morning you'll actually want to repeat. **No experience needed.** Padel is one of the fastest-growing social sports for a reason — it's dead simple to pick up, laughably fun, and ridiculously good at breaking the ice. We'll have paddles, balls, and our patient coaches who'll show you the ropes at the beginning. **Here’s how the morning flows:** * ☀️ Arrive, meet your Circle of Six * 🏓 Warm up & play — 60 mins of padel play (beginner-friendly, I promise) * 🍳 Head out for brunch together (self-paid — good food, better company) * 💬 The Gotomo Moment — connection happens here * 🤝 Grow your circle or join the next one **What to bring:** * Comfortable sports clothes & sneakers * A water bottle * Your actual self (leave the awkward small talk at home — we've got games for that) **What we've got covered:** * Paddles & equipment * Padel court + brunch spot, all booked for you Spots are capped at 6. **How to join your Circle of Six:** Head over to gotomo.co to register and book a slot 📍 A Padel court within 10 mins of an MRT station — exact location revealed 24 hours before the event. 🎾 Register via gotomo.co to confirm your slot 🎾 *Strangers today. Tomos tomorrow.* *gotomo.co* *📲 Follow us for updates and early access to upcoming events:* *Instagram: @gotomo.sg* *Telegram: t.me/gotomo_sg*

Come and play some card or boardgames! \> **Beginner-Friendly**; host will introduce & teach games \> **Light strategy, party games and social deduction** if there is enough demand \> *Games: Azul, Carcassone, Citadels, Hanabi, Scout, Codenames, Taboo, Coup, Avalon, Deception, Chameleon, Werewolves & more!* \> Welcome to **bring your own game!** (Any genre) 🎫 **Entry: $15/pax** \> *Inclusive of boardgaming & 2 drinks* \> Food available at venue if dinner required \>\> **Welcome to stay for subsequent boardgame event from 7pm-10pm for free!** (subject to availability, do inform us early) 🏠 Venue: **The Noodle Place** **15A Circular Road (2nd Floor)** *Nearest MRT: Clark Quay / Raffles Place* Do Whatsapp 8337-0678 to confirm your attendance and share about your game genre preference, if any, so we can put you on a suitable table! -- By signing up for the event, you agree to the following: 🪑 Be mindful of your RSVP! Update 4 hours prior to the event if something else comes up and you can’t attend so someone else can join the fun! 📸 Photos will be taken during the event for publicity purposes. Please sound out if uncomfortable. 🚫 No soliciting, MLM, investment pitches or harassment. Let's keep it friendly! For more information, please feel free to whatsapp 8337-0678

Join us for a fun photography meetup at Lau Pa Sat! This historic food court is a great place to take pictures of the beautiful architecture, bustling street life, and delicious local dishes. Whether you're using a fancy camera or just your phone, you'll be able to capture some amazing shots. We'll start with a quick meet and greet, then head out together to explore and take photos. Don't worry if you're a beginner - we're all here to learn and have fun! After our photo walk, we'll meet up at a nearby coffee shop to chat about our experiences and share our favorite photos. It's a great way to connect with other photography enthusiasts and get inspired. Join us if you're interested in photography, whether you're a pro or just starting out. We do it for the love of the craft! This is a free event, but please RSVP so we know you're coming. If you have any trouble finding us or have questions, feel free to call or text: Jay: +65 9352 0249 Sandeep: +65 8609 1667 Join our WhatsApp group for live location sharing: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IYNcf63yaXr2PAXyrjeHzi We share our live location there to help everyone stay connected — especially as people naturally wander off while shooting. Meeting Point: Downtown/Raffles Place (Lau Pa Sat) - Raffles Place MRT — Exit I (Lau Pa Sat / Boon Tat Street) Route: Lau Pa Sat → Boon Tat St → Shenton Way

Copied from https://exhibitions.nlb.gov.sg/thealbatrossfile/about/ "Revisit the moments that led to Singapore's separation from Malaysia – in the footsteps of our founding leaders. *The Albatross File: Singapore's Independence Declassified* exhibition takes you behind closed doors, into the complex journey from merger to separation. Based on the book *The Albatross File: Inside Separation* and supplemented by newly declassified documents and oral history accounts, explore the uncertainty, conviction, and tensions that defined 1963 to 1965, leading to the birth of an independent Singapore." **Tickets**: Book your own free ticket here [https://thealbatrossfile.nlb.gov.sg/book](https://thealbatrossfile.nlb.gov.sg/book) **Meeting Point**: National Library Singapore, Level 1 lobby, **Adress:** 100 Victoria St, Singapore 188064 **Meeting Time**: 5.00 pm **Tentative Plan:** 1.5 hrs of free and easy at the exhibition followed by optional dinner and chat. **Late Comers:** Find us using the Live Locator in the Telegram Channel\*. **Total walking distance**: About 0.5 km **Total exploration time:** about 1.5hrs **Optional Dinner and Chat**: about 1hr at some budget friendly place nearby, eg Brash Basah complex foodcourt **\*Telegram Channel:** Join [Walk, Chat, Explore SG](https://t.me/+rIuiiEM9j6oyNzI1) [https://t.me/+rIuiiEM9j6oyNzI1](https://t.me/+rIuiiEM9j6oyNzI1) **for updates. The Live Locator will be posted there.**

Grab a drink or some food and get to know each other. This is our first event and we can take it slow. I’d love to meet everyone and hear if there’s anything you like to get out of the group. Looking forward to meeting you all!

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Let’s try out brunch at a popular restaurant in downtown Worthington. Public parking lots are available , as well as street parking. Menu: https://www.worthingtontavern.com/brunch This is a small venue so the reservation is only for 10 people. Please only rsvp if you are going to make the event.

**Our June novel is: *The Eights* by Joanna Miller** **This month’s novel is set during World War I. It’s a 20th-century historical fiction story about friendship and war, with coming-of-age elements and a slightly haunted tone. The book is 384 pages in print and 10 hours and 9 minutes on audiobook.** Oxford, 1920. For the first time in its one-thousand-year history, Oxford University officially admits female students. Burning with dreams of equality, four young women move into neighboring rooms in Corridor 8. Beatrice, Dora, Marianne, and Otto—collectively known as The Eights—come from all walks of life, each driven by their own motives, each holding tight to their secrets, and are thrown into an unlikely, unshakable friendship. Dora was never meant to go to university, but, after losing both her brother and her fiancé on the battlefield, has arrived in their place. Politically-minded Beatrice, daughter of a famous suffragette, sees Oxford as a chance to make her own way - and some friends her own age. Otto was a nurse during the war but is excited to return to her socialite lifestyle in Oxford where she hopes to find distraction from the memories that haunt her. And finally Marianne, the quiet, clever daughter of a village pastor, who has a shocking secret she must hide from everyone, even her new friends, if she is to succeed. Among the historic spires, and in the long shadow of the Great War, the four women must navigate and support one another in a turbulent world in which misogyny is rife, influenza is still a threat, and the ghosts of the Great War don’t always remain dead.

A cookie covered in creamy frosting can brighten anyone’s day! National Frosted Cookie Day is all about that simple joy. **DETAILS:** We'll celebrate the occasion by visiting Cheryl's Cookies headqtrs. cookie shop, trying to decide which seasonal treats to choose! **NEXT:** we'll head west on Polaris Pkwy to Bonefish Grill for Happy Hour eats n drinks. We can share our sweet finds for dessert... *In a busy world, National Frosted Cookie Day offers a little sweetness that reminds us to slow down and enjoy the moment.*

Welcome, readers! Our June read is ***Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible*** ***Voyage*** **by Alfred Lansing.** A work of nonfiction, and one of the most astonishing survival stories in history, we follow Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew after their ship is crushed by Antarctic ice. Stranded in one of the harshest environments on Earth, the men endure months of isolation, freezing temperatures, and near starvation—yet refuse to give up hope. Lansing brings their ordeal to life through vivid detail and firsthand accounts, capturing both the brutality of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. At its core, the story is a powerful testament to leadership, perseverance, and the unbreakable will to survive against impossible odds. 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 **all** **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

**Let’s meet for pizza 1st at Mikey’s Late Night Slice which is connected to Pins! Then we will bowl (no heavy balls involved)**