Playwriting

**Try new prototype games from local designers! Designers and non-designers welcome.** **FREE gaming/playtesting of \*\*\*unpublished games only\*\*\*** * $2.50 for 1 non-alcoholic drink (excl. milkshakes/spritzers) (U.P. $7) * $6.00 for one 300ml draft beer or glass of house wine (U.P. $12) * 20% discount on all additional food orders **Designers** \- playtesting is free\! We only ask that you split your time between testing your game and helping other designers out\. **Other notes:** * *Playing published games (from the library or otherwise) will incur the cafe's usual $10/pax board game cover charge* * *All prices before 10% service charge and GST*

**Extra games just for this week only!** Looking to unwind after work and meet new people over a fun, classic board game? Join us for a Monopoly Night — a casual evening of friendly competition, laughter, and maybe a little bit of trading drama! 😄 We’ll be playing Monopoly in small groups with both friends and strangers alike — so whether you’re a seasoned tycoon or just here for the fun, you’ll fit right in! There’s no entry fee and no refreshments provided, so feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks to keep the energy going. Come as you are — everyone’s welcome, whether you’re flying solo or bringing friends along. It’s all about having fun, meeting new people, and enjoying a chill night out. Interested in grabbing coffee @6pm to strategize & learn the ropes? Let us know if you'll be joining early 😊 PS- Just a friendly reminder that if you've RSVP'd to the event, please make sure to attend or let the host know if you can't make it. If you don't show up without informing us, we will have to remove you from the group. Looking forward to seeing you all there! 😊"

This event is NOT AN APRIL FOOL JOKE. Thus, Please refrain from making jokes about your RSVP. 😊 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. :) Find the folks with books! 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: Havelock (TE16)

Improve your communication skills through deliberate practice; get comfortable with taking a stance on random topics in front of others. Discuss and debate with peers, get feedback and make like-minded friends at Pitch Perfect! Starter topic: There's a bubble tea chain that opened in Singapore a few years ago that I keep going back to. CHAGEE. The one with the Peking Opera logo. Jasmine milk tea. Clean, no-frills, same drink every time. Here's what I didn't know until recently: The guy who built it couldn't read until he was 18. Zhang Junjie was orphaned at 10 in Kunming, China. Both parents gone. For the next seven years, he had no home, no school, no family. He slept on streets. Picked through garbage when he was hungry. At 17, he walked into a milk tea shop and asked for a job. The manager handed him a pinyin textbook and said: learn to read or you can't work here. So he worked 12-hour shifts making drinks during the day. At night, in the staff dormitory, he taught himself Chinese characters one by one. Every time he heard an idiom he didn't understand, he'd ask what it meant, then force himself to use it in the next conversation. He wrote one line in a notebook: "I will make up for the lost time." By 24, he'd opened the first CHAGEE store. By 32, he'd taken it to Nasdaq. Net worth: $2.1 billion. But here's where it gets interesting. In 2017, bubble tea in China was an arms race. Heytea had cheese foam teas. Nayuki had elaborate fruit teas with seasonal toppings. Every brand competed on who could add more. More ingredients. More complexity. More Instagram moments. Zhang went the other direction entirely. One product. Tea and fresh milk. No fruit. No cheese foam. No seasonal gimmicks. On paper, it's boring. Three ingredients. In reality, it's what made CHAGEE scale to 6,400 stores in seven years. Here's why. Fruit tea requires cold-chain logistics, seasonal sourcing, high waste, and three months of barista training. Tea and milk requires a machine that makes each cup in 8 seconds with less than 0.2% flavor variance. New staff can produce a perfect cup on their first day. In 2024, Luckin Coffee launched 119 new products. CHAGEE launched 10. CHAGEE's single bestseller — a jasmine milk tea — sold 300 million cups that year. 91% of revenue comes from one category. He even published the full recipe publicly. Ingredients, calories, caffeine content — everything. Most brands guard recipes like state secrets. Zhang gave his away. Because by the time competitors copy the recipe, he's already built the machine, the supply chain, and the franchise system they can't replicate. The orphan who couldn't read at 18 saw what MBAs running billion-dollar tea empires missed: Complexity feels like progress. But simplicity is what scales. Everyone in the bubble tea industry was adding. Zhang was the only one subtracting. Sometimes the biggest moat isn't what you put in. It's everything you have the discipline to leave out. What's something in your business you keep adding to — that might actually work better with less?

We’re turning Wednesday nights into a cozy, small-group dating experience where sparks fly in a relaxed, stylish setting. 🍸 Small Group Dating @ Goodbye Alibi Bar Presented by iDatings 📅 Every 1st Wednesday \| 🕖 7:00–9:30 PM 📍 Goodbye Alibi Bar Step into the midweek with something more exciting than just another drink. At Goodbye Alibi Bar, we’re turning Wednesday nights into a cozy, small-group dating experience where sparks fly in a relaxed, stylish setting. ✨ What to Expect • Small Group Rotations: Meet singles in intimate circles of 4–6 onwards, designed for deeper conversations and genuine connections. **Min 2 gents and 2 ladies** • Curated Icebreakers: Forget the awkward “So, what do you do?” — our prompts keep things playful, thoughtful, and real. **Food and Drinks at own tab** • Signature Cocktails & Vibes: Goodbye Alibi’s chic bar atmosphere sets the stage for laughter, chemistry, and maybe a little mischief. • Inclusive & Welcoming: All orientations and backgrounds celebrated. Come as you are, leave with stories. 🎯 Who’s It For? If you’re tired of swiping and ready for something authentic, this is your midweek reset. Whether you’re a curious flirt, a hopeful romantic, or just looking to meet like-minded singles, our format makes sure everyone feels seen and heard. 🎟️ Limited Spots Small groups mean intimate vibes — and limited seats. RSVP early to secure your place. Pls purchase your tickets at: [https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/small-group-dating-goodbye-alibi-bar-tickets-1978073311523](https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/small-group-dating-goodbye-alibi-bar-tickets-1978073311523) Or WhatsApp to 88664680 for enquiries. Pls fill up this pre-event form to help us better faciliate your event journey and after event follow-up: [https://forms.gle/K2QgCfBsi73Dyg2F7](https://forms.gle/K2QgCfBsi73Dyg2F7 "https://forms.gle/K2QgCfBsi73Dyg2F7")

**Coworking for writers in your area** Join us for some focused writing time on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10am....All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/). **Other Important Details:** **WiFi**: Simply Bread cafe does not have wifi, but if needed, you can use the one from next door at CBTF. **Address**: Simply Bread, 1 Fifth Ave., #01-03 Guthrie House, Singapore 268802. **MRT stop**: Blue line, Sixth avenue **Parking**: Basement parking available at Guthrie House **Venue Guidelines**: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. **What to Bring**: Your FULLY CHARGED laptop / digital writing device - there are no power outlets available there.

MARY POPPINS CONSCIOUS NANNY TRAINING (FOR HELPERS & CAREGIVERS) ***BUNDLE PRICE:*** ***$320 FOR EACH HELPER FOR BOTH CLASSES*** THIS COURSE IS HELD OVER 2 SESSIONS AND IS DESIGNED FOR YOUR CAREGIVER / HELPER / BABY-SITTER TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF CONNECTING WITH YOUR CHILDREN IN A POSITIVE WAY AND FOLLOW THE STYLE OF EDUCATION YOU APPROVE. IT IS FACILITATED BY A COUNSELLOR SPECIALISING IN FAMILY AND PARENTING GUIDANCE. **Please note that this page only lets us know of your interest in the class.** **To confirm your attendance, please follow the Mother & Child's link [https://www.motherandchild.com.sg/caregivers-support/mary-poppins-training](https://www.motherandchild.com.sg/caregivers-support/mary-poppins-training) to book your spot and pay to confirm your booking.** **PLEASE NOTE THAT SPOTS ARE RESERVED ONLY WHEN FULLY PAID.** *This training will give a full picture to your caregiver/helper/babysitter of the parenting style you want for your children, and she will receive a Conscious Nanny Training Certificate at the end of both courses.* **INCLUDES:** *Two sessions of Mary Poppins Conscious Nanny Training* **COURSE CONTENT** **Session 1: Play & Connect to Develop Self-Esteem and Confidence,** **APRIL 4, 2026, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm:** Play is an important part of any caregivers tools’ box. It is what builds up connection and helps children to discover the world and get agood sense of their bodies and emotional selves. The class is about building connection between helper and child while respecting a child's developmental needs and natural abilities while supporting a child's spirit and natural sense of exploration. * The importance of free play * How to communicate during play so the child will discover her /his strength and build resilience. * How to play in a supportive and constructive way that will help a child to develop strong self-esteem and build confidence. * What is important : communication, safety, different areas of development, games supporting sensory development * How to combine work and play **Session 2: Conscious Discipline, APRIL 11, 2026, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm:** In this module your helper will learn how to stay connected and loving in more challenging situations, but also how to help your children follow necessary instructions, safety measures and guidelines. She will also learn how to communicate to and support your child through difficult emotional times, to pick up on distress and not confuse distress with being "naughty". * The importance of conscious discipline * How to support them when they are scared, angry, sad, etc. * How to make them more cooperative * Managing her own emotions * Hands-on advice on tantrums and positive discipline and support during distress situations * How to communicate with the parents to build trust. **Class Summary** 👉 **What?** Conscious Nanny Class - In-person 2-session class. 👉 **When?** 2 Saturdays, APRIL 4 & 11, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 👉 **Where?** Mother & Child, #03-109/110 Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, SG 247933 👉 **How much?** SGD320 👉 **How to pay?** Please note that this page only lets us know of your interest in the class. To confirm your attendance, please follow the Mother & child link to book and pay for the class **[https://www.motherandchild.com.sg/caregivers-support/mary-poppins-training](https://www.motherandchild.com.sg/caregivers-support/mary-poppins-training).** Please note that spots are reserved only when fully paid. 👉 **What to bring?** A pen and a notebook if you wish - a handout will be provided. I hope your helper can make it, and I’m looking forward to meeting her in March for the Conscious Nanny series! Warmly, Maguelonne Rousseau Conscious Parenting & Counselling

Looking for a different way to spend your Good Friday evening? 🌙 Join us for an intimate night out at a brand-new jazz bar by the sea — where smooth live music, ocean breezes, and great company come together. We’re keeping it cozy with a small group of just 9 people, perfect for relaxed conversations and a memorable vibe. Whether you love jazz or simply want to unwind somewhere special, this is your chance to slow down, sip something nice, and enjoy the night during this long weekend. 📅 Good Friday holiday (**3 April 2026**) Time: 7.30pm to 11pm 👥 Limited to 9 pax Venue: Simply Jazz by Tin Box @ Keppel Bay Marina (**only accessible by car/taxi/Grab**) Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/i1CUqh5UnSKgtdRL6 Attendees have to pay a $10 fee via PayNow to confirm their attendance **prior to the event**. This will be **fully refunded** when they show up for the event. No-shows will be banned from future events. As some guests may sign up through other channels, **the host reserves the right to decide the attendees** and close the RSVPs early to ensure an optimal experience for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and see you there on Good Friday!

We mainly use **Reclub** for sessions, though Meetup sign-ups are available as well. Slots are secured only upon payment. Please send me proof of transfer for both parties easy reference . If you don't hear back from me after paying, please reach out at **81052435 (WhatsApp).** —————————————————————— ▶️ Play! Pickle Chai Chee Outdoor Court (8th floor) ▶️ Court 3 & 4 ▶️ 8-10PM —————————————————————— 💻 Game Format • Rally to 15. No deuce. • Winner stay and split, max 2 games. • 🎾：X-40 Outdoor ball —————————————————————— 💰 PAYMENT & REGISTRATION **• Fee: SGD 14** **• PayNow: 8105 2435 (Jayden Nee)** • Reference: Please put [Meetup Name, Session Date & Time] ONLY. • Refunds: Only applicable if a substitute player is found within cancellation freeze period. —————————————————————— 🗽PLAYER REQUIREMENTS • Bring your own paddle and water. (No water dispenser at the court) • Attire: Proper sports wear & non-marking shoes are mandatory. • Warm up and briefing starts 5 mins before the session. —————————————————————— ☂️ RAIN & REFUND POLICY • Slippery Courts: Please play with caution after rain. • Cancellations: Games proceed unless officially cancelled by management. • Refunds only processed upon management‘s official cancellation. —————————————————————— ⚠️ TERMS & GUIDELINES • Host Rights: Format may be adjusted based on turnout or injuries. • Safety First: Play within your limits. Rest if you feel unwell. • Personal Property: Host is not responsible for any loss or damage.

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: Somerset (NS23)

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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!

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, April 22 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.

The topic for April is "Water" 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!

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!

Join us as we get together for an Arthouse Movie Friday event to see the A24 dark comedy /romance / psychological-thriller, THE DRAMA! The film stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged couple whose relationship is challenged when one discovers unsettling truths about the other. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a happily engaged couple whose relationship is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. The film comes from A24, is written/directed by Kristoffer Borgli stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates and Zoë Winters. ZENDAYA-PATTINSON TRIFECTA CHALLENGE: Robert Pattinson and Zendaya will star in THREE movies together this year, including THE DRAMA, Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY this Summer and Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE: PART THREE at Christmas! TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk) BUZZ & REVIEWS: Overall some solid early reviews but this one seems to be a bit polarizing! We’ll have to see for ourselves. Those in the “loved it” camp say is not the rom-com the trailers would have you to believe! Instead, a twisty darkly comedic drama that’s “anchored by two compelling performances,” “an original idea, great cast, and a movie that’s gonna have people talking at the end of it!” PLAN: A slightly later showtime so we’ll go with dinner before the show this time. Here’s the plan: For dinner before the movie, meet at nearby BRASSICA between 5:45 and 6:00pm. Go through the line, and we’ll try to snag as many of the high-top tables as we can. For the movie, please purchase your ticket for the 7:30pm showing and we’ll meet in the lobby area between 7:00 and 7:15pm. I’ll be with the dinner group and will try to get there as close to 7pm as possible. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater. When you purchase yours at counter, be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts. Take care and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

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!

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet 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!**