Memoir Writing

Join us for a **casual, low-structure, relaxed** 1.5-hour writing meetup designed for writers who want to connect with others in a supportive, no-pressure environment to come and go as you wish, whenever. Whether you're a poet, novelist, blogger, or write in non-natural languages, we welcome every night owl! **What to Expect:** Nothing structured, this is a casual Schelling point for people who happen to write at night. If you are looking for a large group, high-effort, strongly organised event, this is probably not the one for you. If there are new members joining us, we'll start with some introductions, dive into focused writing time on your personal project, and then, optionally, share a short reflection about our writing at the end. **What to Bring:** * A writing project * Something to write with (notebook and pen, laptop, tablet - whatever you prefer) * A curious mind **Finding Us:** Look for the corner table

Do you have a startup, or a strong idea for a startup? Could you use blunt, honest feedback on your ideas from experienced entrepreneurs? Then join us for the Founder Hotseat event hosted by the Founder Institute. During this event, members of the audience will pitch their ideas to a panel of experts, who will then rate each pitch on a score of 1-5 (no 3's allowed!), and provide helpful feedback. Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to register, hear startup ideas, and watch how the experts analyze and critique businesses. **❯ Guest Speakers include** DrWarren Linger (CEO, exmersive.ai) **❯ Who should Attend?** * Anyone who wants feedback from leading entrepreneurs * Anyone who has an early-stage startup and wants expert feedback * Anyone who has an idea for a startup or a tech company * Anyone who needs practice and expert advice on pitching **❯ Who Pitches?** * We will be selecting people from the audience to pitch, and will do as many as time allows. To prepare, work on your one sentence pitch at https://fi.co/one-sentence-pitch. **Spectators are welcome!** Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to register, hear startup ideas, and watch how the experts analyze and critique new businesses. **❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at [https://fi.co/e/396626/meetup](https://fi.co/e/396626/meetup) to secure your spot and receive further details.**

UFO•外星文明•神秘學探索之夜： 「從UAP研究探討生命的定義」 主講：司徒華冠 （UAP研究社 司徒查證） 日期：2026年5月6日星期三 時間：晚上7-9時 討論：15分鐘 費用：全免 地點：深水埗福華街8號1樓B室 德善長者服務中心 （從太子港鐵站 A 出口向深水埗方向步行5分鐘） 歡迎自行帶備食物，也歡迎和大家分享！ Kevin Leung WhatsApp: 67184866

Join us every Wednesday evening for an Introduction to Meditation! We meet up to do a guided Buddhist meditation together. Before the meditation starts, there will be a short talk to introduce and explain who we are and how the meditation works. If you are new to Buddhism or meditation, it is an ideal place to start. All are welcome to attend. There is no charge for coming along. Hope to see you there! Note: We meet in the G/F lobby at 7.00pm.

**普及禪修課程 見道法師及善淨法師主講** **每堂課為獨立單元，不需報名，歡迎大家參加。** 「正如我想要離苦得樂，所有眾生也是這樣。以此觀點看來，我與眾生並無分別。」 《新禪修手冊》 我們有能力去放下自我中心的世界觀，以及體諒別人的經歷。這種能力又稱為慈悲心，對於我們在生命中尋找滿足與意義是至關重要的。此外，佛陀對空性 - 事物的真正本質的教學亦幫助我們化解自己與他人之間的隔閡，不讓我們感覺孤立、自我、跟其他眾生疏離。 修習自他相換這個不平凡的禪修，將空性和同理心互相結合，我們便會由心底經驗這種顛覆性的智慧。邀請你一起來探索這些想法，學習如何實際地提昇放下庸常自我的經驗，並且擁抱藉由跟他人產生共鳴和互通而帶來的溫暖和喜悅。 6/5 我為他、他為我 見道法師主講 13/5 無所畏懼的菩薩 善淨法師主講 歡迎大家隨喜功德，建議捐助：每課 $50。 地址：上環干諾道中122-124號海港商業大廈一樓（上環地鐵站C出口轉右，面對信德中心）。 歡迎現居海外的人士透過網上參與。直播費用：每課$50。視頻只可以在課堂舉行時觀看，不設重播。 詳情 ：https://www.meditation.hk/2021/wed_cgp/ #現代佛法 #禪修課程

✏️ People Drawing People – Drawing Session IDEA GALLERY, TST Join us for a relaxed, pressure-free People Drawing People session in Tsim Sha Tsui. Open to all levels — beginners welcome. This is an independent practice session (not a class). We’ll work through timed poses in a calm, focused environment. Bring your own materials. Come to draw, improve, and connect with fellow artists and enthusiasts! 📍 IDEA GALLERY Rm 2-101, 2/F CKE Shopping Mall Tsim Sha Tsui

**Hike: Plover Cove Reservoir (not for beginners)** **Difficulty Level:** **4 out of 5** **Distance:** **18 km** **Time:** **7 hours approximate** **Description and Highlights: If you're looking for a challenging hike that will take you deep into the heart of Hong Kong's rugged wilderness, then the Plover Dam Reservoir is the perfect destination for you. With a difficulty level of 4 out of 5, this trail is not for the faint of heart, but the stunning views and sense of accomplishment you'll feel at the end will make it all worth it.** **The hike to Plover Dam Reservoir covers a total distance of 18 kilometers and takes approximately 7 hours to complete. Along the way, you'll encounter steep inclines, rocky terrain, and narrow paths, so it's important to come prepared with sturdy hiking boots and plenty of water and snacks.** **The highest elevation point on the trail is 311 meters, offering hikers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Take a moment to catch your breath and soak in the stunning scenery before continuing on your journey.** **There are toilets located at the beginning and end of the trail, so be sure to take advantage of these facilities before setting off. And remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and pack out all your trash to help preserve the natural beauty of this pristine wilderness area.** **Overall, the hike to Plover Dam Reservoir is a challenging but rewarding experience that will test your physical and mental endurance while immersing you in the natural beauty of Hong Kong's countryside. So, lace up your hiking boots, grab your backpack, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!** **What to bring:** * **2-3 liters of water (water available for sale along the way)** * **Snacks to eat along the way (sandwich, fruits, nuts, etc)** * **Comfortable shoes** * **Sunglasses** * **Headgear (cap/hat)** * **Sunscreen** * **Bug Spray** * **In case of Rain: plan accordingly** **Toilets:** **There are two toilets; at the start and end of the trail. There are no toilets along the way.** **Stores:** **There are places at the beginning and at the end of the trail. It is best to come prepared with water and snacks.** **Meeting Point:** **Tai Po Market MTR Station - Exit A3** ********\*****We'll need to take Minibus 20R and get off at Wu Kau Tang which takes about 1 hour OR we take taxis and arrive in 24 min. I suggest we share taxis and share the costs. Please bring some cash.**** **Time:** **10:00 am (SHARP!)** **IMPORTANT:** **Out of respect to the members that arrive on time, we will only be able to wait a maximum of 5 minutes. Should you arrive after 10:05 am, I will no longer be answering phone calls or responding to messages as I need to give my time and attention to those that have arrived on time.**

Hong Kong Stories is here to help you shape and share stories from your life - be it epic fails or unlikely wins, heartbreaks or meet-cutes, moments of courage or quiet reflection. No practice, no overthinking, just come and tell a story from your life, like you'd tell a friend. A seasoned coach from Hong Kong Stories will facilitate peer feedback to discover what makes your story awesome, and provide clear, actionable tips to help you tell it better. 📌 Story Requirements: 1. Your story must be true 2. It must be told in the first person—you are the main character 3. It should be no longer than 7 minutes (shorter stories are welcome!) You don't need to have a completed or polished story ready -- just a beginning idea is okay. This workshop is open to individuals at all levels, first-timers or old hands. The purpose of Hong Kong Stories is to help you become a better storyteller. Please update your RSVP, ideally 12 hours before the event if you're unable to make it. Repeated no shows will be moved to not-going / removed from the group to open up slot for people on the waitlist.

Celebrating Mother's Day, Tung Chung Toastmasters Club welcomes members and guests to share personal stories about their mothers who influenced their courage and dreams. Experience how real-life family moments can be transformed into powerful speeches that inspire connection and gratitude through prepared speeches and table topics. Date: Sunday, 10 May 2026 Time: 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: NAAC Touch Centre, G/F Left Wing, 15 Tung Chung Waterfront Road, Tung Chung Available on Zoom More details and RSVP: https://linktr.ee/tungchungtmc Whether you are a seasoned speaker, an aspiring leader, or simply someone who wants to say "thank you, Mum" in a more meaningful way, this is a safe and supportive space to practise. You will leave with new speaking skills, fresh ideas for appreciating the mothers in your life, and a stronger sense of community.

Founded in 1964 by a family-run restaurant (over 62 years) is one of the last traditional tea houses in Choi Hung Estate. It bridges the raw iron-sheet village life with 1960s public housing heritage. Enjoy home-style nostalgic dishes prepared with care — many requiring complex techniques like deboning whole ducks or intricate stuffed dace fish. The reservation is **fully occupied** until June. **Rare Chance!!!** to join us for a feast and a walk after dinner * **Meeting location**: near exit C4 of Choi Hung MTR station * **Meeting point**: to be shared after confirmation of payment * **Cost:** admission fee $70 Excluding dinner around $150-200, family sharing style * *PAYMENT* : Please provide the payment slip by FPS to 55073213 or Payme to secure your place. Payme : [https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam](https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam) * **Group size**: 13 people **Why join us?** Join our farewell dinner on 7 May at 62-year-old Kam Pik Tea House in Choi Hung Estate. Savour nostalgic Cantonese classics before redevelopment erases this living 1960s heritage forever. Signature dishes: \- 香酥鴨 \(荔芋香酥鴨 / Taro Crispy Duck\)\, \- 杏汁豬肺湯 \(Almond Pork Lung Soup\)\, \- 蠔豉生菜包 \(Oyster Lettuce Wrap\)\, \- 八寶鴨 \(Babao / Eight\-Treasure Duck\)\,etc #TeaHouse #NostalgicHKFood #HKPublicHousingHeritage #CantoneseFeast #VanishingHongKong #CrossCultural

This is a regular Bring-Your-Own-Book session, where participants share and present to the group non-fiction books they have read. New members are welcome to attend to listen to and discuss the presentations of others. Usually a meeting takes around 2.5-3 hours. During this time we discuss 2 different books, roughly 1 hour per book. Any non-fiction material: a book, documentary, or lecture or a part of it - anything with a title and an author and that contains some coherent ideas. Each presentation includes a summary of a book (15-40 min) and discussion (accordingly). The meeting will be either in a park or in a coffee shop, on HK side. The exact place to be confirmed with the attendees **by WhatsApp only**. I will / have sent the link to the WhatsApp group, please use the link. Introvert friendly. We have people from different countries, so while books can be in any language, the language of the meeting is English. There is a fee of 20 HKD for the first timers to help funding the Meetup membership needed to run the group. Do not hit "Attend" if you are not going to attend. If you RSVPed, but there is anything preventing you from going to the meeting, remember to tell the host as soon as possible and/or update the RSVP - before the RSVP is closed, to give other people a chance to take your spot. But if you plan to attend, do hit "Attend", please :))) No-shows are all silently noted with much disapproval and will be removed from the group.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

The topic for May is "Ink" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**