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Hi Radiant Ladies, Isn’t it lovely to enjoy lunch by the water at Southbank? Teatro is close to St Kilda Road and easy to find. See you! Lyn 💓💛

Enjoy cake and coffee or even a sango at Bloom, a brand new cafe in Ascot Vale.

Whether you are new to Lego, or you played with it as a kid, or you are an adult fan our group is about connecting with others, whilst creating with Lego. You can bring your own project or set from home, or you can use your imagination and explore our mystery tubs of Lego. Location is Moorabbin, 3189 All adults welcome. Each week, the group is capped at 10 participants Tea and Coffee or Hot Chocolate available. Supported by Local Charity Family Life

Looking to make friends in Melbourne or practise English? This is one of the city’s most popular international social events. 🌍 100–150 people every week 🕕 Best time: 6pm – 9pm 🌎 International students, expats, locals & travellers Meet English speakers (native & non-native) plus Spanish, European, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more. Come solo — most people do. Follow for updates: 👉 [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) 👉 @Linguas.AU See you Tuesday.

**🙋‍♀️**Welcome to our Tuesday Social + language ​exchange meetup. Meet people from many countries and make new friends. 👉We always have between 100 - 150 people attending our Tuesday event since this event is listed in 3 different meetup groups. Some people come early some come late, best time is between 6pm to 9pm. 👉This is a great opportunity to learn to speak English with native and non-native speakers. Many English speakers, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians attend our fun and friendly party. 👉It is suitable for international students, working holiday people, professional ex-pats, and local Australians.

Bookings are essential - click the link to book! [Social Archery Night Tickets](https://ecom.roller.app/archeryattack/overlay/en/product/919981?date=2025-10-07) Want to get fit, try a new skill, and meet new people? Try Arrow Tag! This adults only session is for individuals or small groups who want to try it. This public session is exclusively for adults and will include other players. Come solo to meet new people, or sign up with a friend! Please note that a minimum of 6 players is required for a session to proceed. If 6 players have not been booked by 48 hours before the session, it may be subject to cancellation. We recommend booking with friends to ensure the best Arrow Tag experience! Get ready for 120 minutes of adrenaline-pumping Arrow Tag action! Arrive 15 minutes early to sign waivers and ensure you're ready for a fantastic time filled with laughter and excitement. Here's what to expect on the day: * Arrive 15 minutes early to complete waivers. * Enjoy 30 minutes of induction, equipment setup, and expert training on the archery range. * Immerse yourself in the action for 90 minutes in the arena, alongside fellow adventurous archers. What to bring for an awesome experience: * Wear athletic clothing for maximum comfort and mobility. * Don't forget to bring a clean pair of shoes for safety and agility. * If you wear glasses, while most glasses fit within our masks, bringing contact lenses for added comfort during the game is recommended. Get ready to unleash your inner archer and create unforgettable memories. Let the fun and games begin!

FREE ENTRY, 1 drink order upon entryMax 80 guests. 1 Crockford St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207 EVERY FORTNIGHT THURSDAY! 2週間に一度の開催! PRIVATE EVENT! 完全プライベート語学交換会！ \[FREE Language Exchange:無料\! 2週間ごと開催！！日本語と英語で話しましょう\!\] \[MUST READ\!\!\! English below\] hosted by: MELLIFE メルライフ主催 概要は下に！ We do most of the announcements on Instagram! Check us out! インスタフォローもよろしくお願いします IG: @mellife2022 [毎月2回木曜日開催] Location: The Cornerstone 1 Crockford St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207 Entry fee: Free !!! Time: 6pm\~ 8pm [Schedule　当日のスケジュール] 6:00 - 6:30 Entry opens 入場開始 6:30 - 6:45 Japanese time　日本語タイム 6:45 - 7:00 English time　英語タイム 7:00 Announcement from staff members, crowd shuffle, find different partner/group スタッフからのお知らせ、注意喚起等。違うパートナーを探す時間 7:00 - 7:15 Japanese time　日本語タイム 7:15 - 7:30 English time　英語タイム 7:30 - 8:00 Socializing time　社交タイム メルボルン最大の日英ランエク【会場変更のお知らせ】 長すぎたロックダウンを終え、新しく皆が楽しめる場所を提供したいと始まった私たちMELLIFE 初回は30名ほど集まる小さなコミュニティでしたが、結成から半年が経ち、あっという間に多くの方々に参加頂けるメルボルン最大の日英ランエクグループに成長する事が出来ました 今後のMELLIFE が更に成長して、より楽しい時間を提供するために次回のイベントから会場を変更し、質を上げた会場へ移る事を決めました 今回からはメルボルン市内でもとても有名でおしゃれな会場、The Cornerstoneで開催を決定いたしました。 ぜひ次回のイベントからもMELLIFE をよろしくお願い致します メルライフ一同 日本語を学びたい世界の方が集まるので、英語が得意でなくても、コミュニケーションが取れます(日本語、英語喋れる人も) お互いの得意な言葉を教え合って一気に語学上達しちゃいましょう✨ メルボルンで新しい友達が出来るチャンスです ぜひ参加表明をお願いします！ 途中参加の方も受け付けております！ [下記を必ずお読みください] メルライフが主催するイベントはどのような方も歓迎しています。しかし、"お酒などの強要・いじめ・ハラスメント・暴言"　など他のメンバーが不愉快に感じる行為は絶対におやめください。このルールを守れない方は積極的に処置をとらせていただきますので、これらを経験した、または見つけ次第メルライフスタッフにいつでも言いつけをお願いいたします。メルライフを　”いつでも気軽に来れて安全なコミュニティ”　をモットーにするため、皆様のご協力をお願いいたします。 Social event: JAP/ENG language exchange at a fancy venue with great vibes! FREE ENTRY!!!! ✨️ Thursday from 6pm\~✨️ Do you want an opportunity to have a conversation and make friends in person? Say no more! We are organising a language exchange event at a trendy venue near the CBD!!! Feel free to join at any time throughout the event, but good things may happen to those who come in early ;) See you guys then! ENROLL EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT See you guys then PLEASE READ BELOW (Everyone is welcomed to MELLIFE events. However, we ask that all attendees treat each other with respect and be polite. Our community does not tolerate innappropriate behaviour or any form of HARRASMENT!!!!! When you see or experience any, please call it out or reach out to Mellife staff members ASAP so we can address this and keep the community a safe space.)

Established in 1853, **The Duke of Wellington** is Melbourne’s oldest licensed pub. Join us on the all-weather rooftop for after work socialising 📍Location: Rooftop, 146 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Opposite The Forum. A short walk from Fed Square Most people come along by themselves so don't worry if you don't know any of the other members. Come along for relaxed socialising and making new friends in a change of scenery. New people are always welcome. We have all been the new person at some point in time. **How often do we have events? Weekly!** Join us at a different bar/pub each week to meet new people and see the familiar faces of the regular members. This is a regular weekly group for socialising and unwinding for the weekend **Events are also on:** Raiders of the Lost Bars [https://www.meetup.com/barraiders/](https://www.meetup.com/barraiders/) Bartopia [https://www.meetup.com/bartopia/](https://www.meetup.com/bartopia/) Bartopia [https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/) Follow us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/bartopia.melbourne/](https://www.instagram.com/bartopia.melbourne/)

***Applications for Cycle 1 close 28 March. Submissions received after this date will be matched into the next cycle.*** **Participation in this 4-session cycle is paid. Full details are outlined below.** \*\*\* **📍 A closed, science-informed 4-session cycle for people who are done starting over** This is *not* a drop-in social event. This is a structured, closed cycle designed to help a **small group of 5–6 people** form a ***real friendship group***, not just exchange numbers and hope it survives. Instead of leaving with a single contact and a vague promise to “catch up sometime,” you leave with **a group that already exists.** **This is not a dating event. Please do not join with romantic expectations.** The intention is to form ***stable friendship groups.*** The kind of group you can: • invite to your home without it feeling strange • organise a dinner, barbecue, beach day, or birthday with • stay in touch with naturally, because you already share history 🔗 If you’re tired of meeting interesting people only to start from zero again the next week, this cycle was designed to end that pattern. ——— 🎯 **What Happens in Sessions** This isn’t sitting in a circle answering prompts. Sessions combine: • structured conversations • interactive activities • moments for humour, depth, and perspective You won’t just talk about who you are. You’ll experience each other across different situations: • how people **think** • how they **joke** • how they **react** • how they **collaborate** • how they **disagree** It’s a ***360° way of knowing people***, not a 15–30 minute snapshot. ——— 🧩 **Commitment & Structure** This is a **closed cohort.** Once the cycle begins, no new participants are added. Pods are intentionally small and carefully curated, which means ***spots are limited by design.*** Before the cycle begins, participants are curated into pods based on **communication style and interpersonal fit**, not shared hobbies or demographic categories. *Personality data is used for matching, not discussion.* What you experience is ***not having to translate yourself.*** Once you're placed into your pod, you meet with the same group across the entire cycle. No rotating. No mingling. No restarting conversations. Each session builds naturally on the last. The result isn’t more socialising. It’s ***shared history and stronger belonging.*** ——— 🧠 **Why This Format Works** ⏳ **Time Creates Friendship** Research by Jeffrey A. Hall suggests: • \~50 hours moves strangers beyond acquaintance • \~90 hours builds casual friendship • \~200 hours creates close friendship Most adult social formats never accumulate that time with the same people. The Core Group includes **6 total hours of interaction across four 90-minute sessions, meeting once per week.** But because those hours are ***focused, repeated, and intentionally structured*** with the same people, **they condense what often takes months of scattered interaction to build.** The Core Group gives you the spark so you can turn it into a strong, lasting fire beyond the pod. ——— 🔗 **The Bonding Sequence** As adults, the environments that naturally create friendship disappear. What replaces them are social events built around *novelty, speed, and rotation.* That breaks the bonding sequence. This protocol restores the **four mechanisms that reliably give you the spark to create adult friendship, in the correct order:** **Psychological safety** (Edmondson) Clear structure and predictable boundaries reduce evaluation and performance → people relax and participate naturally ⬇️ **Repeated exposure** (Zajonc’s Mere Exposure Effect) Seeing the same people over time builds trust without effort → recognition replaces awkwardness ⬇️ **Shared attention and behavioural synchrony** (Wiltermuth & Heath) Shared tasks and structured scenarios create connection through collaboration, not just self-disclosure → connection forms through synchrony ⬇️ **Group identity through contrast** (Tajfel & Turner) Stable pods with brief external interaction → belonging strengthens when “your people” become clear Most meetups unintentionally break this chain. ***This cycle preserves it.*** ——— ⚖️ **Why There’s No Facilitator** There’s no facilitator running the room. Not because there’s no structure, but because the structure is strong enough to hold the group. Without an authority figure, people relax. There’s no one to impress, no sense of being evaluated. Sessions follow a clear, pre-designed protocol delivered via a simple QR guide. It quietly guides timing and transitions, so the group never feels directionless. When hierarchy is removed and structure remains, people show up more naturally, as they do in **real life.** ——— 🔎 **How It Works** **Step 1 — RSVP** RSVP expresses interest only. **Step 2 — Profile Details** After RSVPing, you’ll receive a private message requesting your MBTI result and profile responses. **Step 3 — Pod Formation** Pods are curated based on interaction dynamics, including communication energy, engagement style, and personality patterns. To be included in Cycle 1 matching, both your RSVP and profile details must be submitted by **28 March.** **Step 4 — Confirmation & Payment** If a suitable pod match is available for you, you’ll receive payment details and next steps. Final pricing will fall within the range of **AUD $160–$190** for the full 4-session cycle. Participation is confirmed once payment is received. 📍 Location: A curated cafe in Melbourne Specific venue confirmed prior to cycle start. This ensures groups are well-matched and the experience stays intentional. ——— 📌 **Practical Notes** • One ticket covers the entire cycle • Pods are intentionally small and limited **Continuity is non-negotiable. Full attendance across all sessions is required to preserve the group’s cohesion and experience. Please join only if you can commit to the entire cycle.** To protect the experience, minor pod adjustments may be made after Session 1 if it improves overall group fit. Please don’t join if you’re looking for: • speed-friending • networking • one-off social events • therapy This is for people who are ***done starting over*** and willing to stay long enough for something real to form. If you’ve been to many meetups and still end up back at square one, that’s not because something is wrong with you. It’s because the design was never built for real friendship. ***This one is.*** ——— 📝 **Refund & Disclaimer** Because pods are carefully curated and intentionally small, tickets are non-refundable once the cycle begins. If you need to cancel before Session 1, you may request: • a full refund up to 72 hours before the first session • a one-time transfer to a future cycle, subject to availability If the transferred spot is not attended, the ticket is forfeited. While this protocol is grounded in well-established social science, friendship is not a formula. Human connection is complex, contextual, and personal. No structure can guarantee outcomes. **What this cycle does is deliberately provide the conditions most consistently linked to friendship formation in established research.**

🧠 **Thought Experiment – Saturday 3–5PM** 📍 Oxford Scholar 🎟 $5 + booking fee (limited seats) Ever wondered how humanity would respond to an asteroid heading for Earth? Or how the world might react to first contact with aliens? **Thought Experiment** is a small-group interactive event where we explore big “What if…?” scenarios together. No scripts, no acting — just ideas, strategy, debate, and decisions. Each session: * Quick intro to the scenario * Small-group discussion * Full-group debate * Final decision + wrap-up This week’s Story Arc: **The Future** Scenario: **Nemesis**

**English for Beginners (A1–B2): Casual Speaking Meetup** （※Mainly for people in their late teens to 20s） • You understand English… but can’t reply? • You studied for years… but still can’t speak? • You feel nervous speaking English? You’re not alone You just need a place to try This meetup is for beginners who want to actually SPEAK. ✨ Small group (4–10 people) ✨ Friendly & relaxed atmosphere ⸻ **✨ What makes this different?** We don’t just chat randomly. Everyone gets a chance to speak! • Level-based groups (A1–B2) • Pair conversations (10 min each) • New partner every round • Simple question sheets No one is left out :) ⸻ **No pressure, no judgement** Mistakes are OK ‍♂️ Speak slowly, use gestures or a translator You WILL speak — even a little! And you might actually enjoy it ⸻ **How it works (1 hour)** • Short intro • 3 rounds of pair conversations • Free chat at the end Speak a little or a lot — both are okay! ⸻ **Who is it for?** • English learners (A1–B2) • International students / working holiday • Anyone who feels shy speaking English • Young adults (around 18–30) ⸻ **About the host** Hi, I’m Yuki I also struggled to speak English before. So I created this space where beginners can feel safe and try. ⸻ **When & Where** Saturday 11:00–12:00 — Meeting Room 1 - Library at The Dock **Free (just buy a drink)** ⸻ ✨ Just come, try, and enjoy! See you there :)

TO MAINTAIN A GENDER BALANCE ALL MALES MUST ATTEND WITH A FEMALE FRIEND, NO EXCEPTIONS. All females are welcome to attend alone but encouraged to attend with a female friend too for free drinks and food! MUST TAP “ATTEND” and include all guests. UNLIKE other meetups which are overwhelmingly male dominant, we provide ONLY gender balanced events where females also have a chance to meet other females, not only men. 8PM EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY (LAST ENTRY STRICTLY 8.30PM) AT 215 QUEEN’S

Let’s knock down some pins and knock back a few drinks while we’re at it. Bowling is one of the best stress relievers out there, so bring your A game and let’s see what you’ve got. It’s $20 per person, which includes free shoe rental and two hours of open bowling. We’ll start with six people per lane. Once we have six, we’ll grab our lane and get rolling. If more people show up after that, we’ll snag the lane right next to us and keep the party going. Come ready to have some fun.

**Adults Only** Roller Skating — Don’t Miss This We’re bringing back childhood — but this time it’s adults only. Music. Lights. Good vibes. **Beginner-friendly** No experience needed — just show up and roll. This is our first paid event so we can host bigger, better experiences going forward. Limited spots. Cross posted **20 rsvp max** ✅ Adults-only session ✅ Newbie friendly (help included) ✅ Great workout (burn up to 600 calories/hour) ✅ Possible drinks after Skate Zone 71 Meet 8:20 PM (arrive before 8:35) **You will still need $13 admission + $6 skate rental** (or bring your own) bring cash I can often get us a $2 discount!

Come ready to play. We’re turning dinner into a full-on game night. Card games, competitive chaos, and yes, those long strategic nerd games my friends love to play. We’ll also have Jackbox games on the big screen so everyone can jump in and talk a little trash. There will be pizza. There will be drinks. There will be snacks. There will absolutely be laughter. Pull up, grab a slice, pick a game, and let’s make it a night. \* This will be at someone's house so address will be given night before the event.

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.