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The Fiction Workshop
Welcome to the Shanghai Writing Workshop. We are interested in everything related to creative writing, and we hope you can join us.
If you're interested in joining, you'll need to join our wechat chat group to let us know if you're lost on your way to the meeting. You can wechat me at texaswriter, and I can get you added. I also encourage you to scan the QR code above to join our official wechat channel. There you can get detailed directions on how to find us, how to sign up for our website (www.shanghaiwriting.com), and details on how we function.
There's a new short prompt available on the website that's updated for each meeting. Try and post a response a few days before meeting if you want others a chance to comment on it.
You also don't have to submit. Readers are always welcome, but I do find that reading before meeting greasy increases the joy of going to meeting.
No experience required. We are a mixed group in terms of experience, backgrounds, and languages, but I find that we are also very supportive of each other in everything from goals to reading to publishing.
In addition to the standard workshop, the Shanghai Writing Workshop hosts two writing retreats a year, puts forward a team for the three day novel writing competition, hosts a reading series called Shanghai Voices, and puts together an ebook anthology of work at the end of every year. We're always doing something, and if you have any ideas, we're always up for anything literature related.
Once again, if you need help getting setup, contact me on wechat, texaswriter, and I hope to see you at the workshop.
Jingan gymnasium Tuesday social badminton event
what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court
Let's meet up for beautiful french wines which made from independent winemakers!
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We hold events in our invitation venue which is just located behind Plaza 66.
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For reservation,
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Jingan gymnasium Friday social badminton event
what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court
Chinese Corner in Jing an
Chinese Corner in Jing an(Line 7 Changping Lu station) Please free free to join us. All levels are welcome! Don’t worry about your Chinese level, we have mandarin teachers here to help you, any questions free to ask. More informations
Welcome to add WeChat : ZoeMandarinClass
【NEW & WORKDAY】MAR 18TH Xuling Ancient Trail Rape Blossom Hiking - 8km
**Xuling Ancient Trail**
Nestled in the picturesque Jiande City of Zhejiang Province, the **Xuling Ancient Trail** offers a perfect escape into nature and history. This centuries-old stone-paved path winds through lush bamboo forests, terraced fields, and traditional villages, showcasing the serene beauty of the Jiangnan countryside.
**Highlights of the Trail:**
* **Scenic Views**: Hike through rolling hills adorned with seasonal blooms—rapeseed flowers in spring, verdant greens in summer, golden hues in autumn, and tranquil mist in winter.
* **Cultural Heritage**: Walk along the same historic route used by locals for trade and travel, with well-preserved sections of stone steps and occasional ancient pavilions.
* **Village Charm**: Pass by quaint villages like Xulingcun, where you can experience rural life and enjoy local hospitality.
*
**Trip Information**
**Date:** MAR 18TH Wednesday
**Meetup**
7:00 at Exit 6 of Line 1/4
Shanghai INDOOR Stadium Metro Station
**Transportation:**
Private Car or Bus
**Difficulty:**
Easy hiking - about 8km
**Accommodation:**
No
**Itinerary**
**D1 MAR 18TH WEDNESDAY**
Meetup at Exit 6 of Line 1/4 Shanghai INDOOR Stadium metro station
-> Departure time: 07:00 [Please be there 5-10 mins earlier, Thanks]
-> Travel Time: About 300km away, about 3.5-4 hours driving depending on the traffic;
11:00 arrived and let's go hiking and enjoy the beautiful spring and rape blossom;
12:30-13:00 we will find a nice spot for picnic lunch (bring your own picnic lunch)
13:30 Let's keep hiking,
16:00-16:30 finish hiking
16:30 Head back to Shanghai and will arrival at Shanghai around 8pm depends on the traffic;
🥗 Meals: ***bring your own picnic lunch***
**TRIP PRICE**
**398 RMB/ONE**
**New Trail exploring - fitness required**
**ONLY 268 RMB/ONE**
**\* Participants:** 3-15 International hikers
**\* Deposit:** 200RMB should be paid asap to secure your spots and the balance will be collected 1-2 days before the trip
**\* Payment** can be transferred via WeChat or Alipay or Cash or Bank
**Price Included:**
✅ All the transportation fees and driver’s allowances
✅ All the organizing fees and English trip leaders’ allowances
✅ Utility equipment and first aid
✅ Outdoor insurance
✅ Free water refill - please bring your own water bottle
**Price Excluded:**
❌ Alcoholic drinks
❌ Personal shopping and other cost not mentioned above
**CONTACT US**
**More questions about our trips, Feel free to contact us**
*HikingLovers-Customer Service*
*WeChat 1 : hikinglovers*
*WeChat 2 : hikinglovers-sh1*
**CANCELLATION**
-> For cancellation *up to 3 days* before departure time, the full deposit will be refunded
-> For cancellation *within 3 days* of departure time, the deposit will be lost (possibility to transfer it to someone else if you find a person willing to replace you)
-> HikingLovers has the right to adjust the trip schedule based on weather and safety conditions
**DISCLAIMER**
Considering that Outdoor hiking trips have some *unexpected risks and environmental changes or other uncertainties*, the organizer - HikingLovers will buy professional outdoor insurance for all the members before the trip and also will organize rescue for any emergency on site. *All the participants have to follow the organization of the trip organizers/ trip leaders/coordinators/Local guide.* Otherwise you should bear your own consequences caused by your own mistakes. *We hereby declare that the trip organizers will not have any joint liability of the unpredictable accidents caused by Environment or any accidents caused by the participants’ mistake during the hiking trips.*
**ABOUT US**
***HikingLovers Outdoor Club*** was founded in May, 2013 by outdoor lovers who loves hiking and kinds of adventure activities! HikingLovers now turned to be an international hiking club. We organized hiking trips and kinds of adventurous acitivities for foreigners and English Speaking ppl living in Shanghai. We want to make the mixculture of “West meets East” . We have a group of energetic hiking and adventure lovers working as full-time/part-time trip learders from different countries. Join us to adventure in the wilderness and challenge yourself and explore China.
**HikingLovers -- West Meets East; Keep Calm and Hike on! Exploring & Adventuring Life.**
Bailian Zhonghuan Shopping Mall
dear all, We will move to Bailian Zhongshan BEFORE jing’an opens. Welcome to join us
Please confirm with me first before you signed up
My WeChat is ellenliu12345
60rmb for 2 hours , 6 people share a court
小伙伴们, 所以我们在静安开放之前将会在百联中环打,欢迎加入我们
Poetry Reading Events This Week
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Sunday Scribbles (Free-writing Time)
Get ready creative writers! Inkwell is proud to announce Sunday Scribbles, our latest event for the Shanghai writing community.
Sunday Scribbles is a low stress gathering for your Sunday afternoon creative writing. Join us to work, chat, and write to your heart's content. (Mostly write, though). Add Ryan (WechatID: texaswriter) to figure out where we are meeting this week and to ask any questions. I don't keep Meetup very up to date and everything Inkwell does is organized through wechat groups, so even if the number of attendees is low, there's likely an event still going on. Add Ryan, and you can join the wechat group where everything is happening.
Some Frequently Asked Questions:
What do we do here?: Mostly write and work quietly with some chatting
What to bring?: Something to work on
What we don't do?: Edit things for you, serve as writing consultants
What does it cost?: Free, but please order something to support the venue.
What is Inkwell?: There's a lot of information about the workshop located on the website: www.inkwell.asia.
Meet Writing Workshop veterans and other Workshoppers for the latest info on writing prompts and activities. It's also the perfect chance to make the Sunday night deadline for that week's Writing Workshop.
Sunday Scribbles is organized by Paula Willis who has been in Shanghai since early 2018 and a member of the writing group since fall 2019.
Bring something to write with and we'll see you there!
Wednesday Chinese Talkspace Meetup人广汉语角英语角
Welcome to the Chinese corner! This is a space for students who are interested in learning more about Chinese language and culture. We will meet every [week] to practice speaking, listening, and reading Chinese. We will also learn about Chinese history, culture, and traditions.
\*\*Activities\*\*
\* \*\*Speaking:\*\* We will practice speaking Chinese in a variety of contexts, such as everyday conversations, job interviews, and presentations.
\* \*\*Listening:\*\* We will listen to Chinese people improve our listening comprehension skills.
\* \*\*Culture:\*\* We will learn about Chinese history, culture, and traditions through presentations, discussions, and field trips.
\*\*Materials\*\*
\* Chinese textbooks and workbooks
🔴🔴学习中文🔴🔴
age levels are welcome!
👩🏻🏫 Teach You local language
🧑🏼🏫Learn Chinese Culture
Wednesday tonight Language Talkspace【Chinese & English】
Please set(**RSVP**) You're **going**! We'll as you get early-bird ticket
🎫:Early-bird: 40 RMB = 6$
normal 50 RMB = 7$
Chinese And English Talkspace
⏰19:00-21:00 Wednesday
🏠上海福州路620号【百新书局】
📍No.620 Fuzhou Rd, Shanghai
https://j.map.baidu.com/1e/ZPhi
【wechat】17317121983
【WhatsApp】8617317121983
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🔴Facebook:
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/languageexchangeshanghai](https://www.facebook.com/groups/languageexchangeshanghai)
🔴Whatsapp which you can join here:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/BRscBnmLynICxeOQycSvWq](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BRscBnmLynICxeOQycSvWq)
🔴telegram:
Tg channel:[https://t.me/LanguageExchangeinShanghai](https://t.me/LanguageExchangeinShanghai)
Tg group:[https://t.me/+JItzaQITqFVlZmZl](https://t.me/+JItzaQITqFVlZmZl)
Tg customer service:[https://t.me/LanguageExchangeShanghai](https://t.me/LanguageExchangeShanghai)
小红书 搜: 说会英语
公众号:说会英语
🟢Fiday Language Exchange 🟢
🎟#小程序://互动吧/TOXhHCiaBlNSkgr
⏰Time: 19:00--21:40
🏠上海市静安区新闸路1788号3层【Language Exchange 老地方】
📍3F,No.1788, Xinzha Road, Shanghai
https://j.map.baidu.com/1e/ZPhi
📆Saturday 【周六】
🟢 International Students Talkspace留学生交流会+ Board Games + 创业资源交流🟢
🎟#小程序://互动吧/nDY3HNCxaJ6AdBI
⏰:19:00-22:00 【Saturday】
🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼路演大厅
📍Fudan science park
📆Saturday 【周六】
🎲🎲Board Games 桌游 狼人杀 德州游戏等🎲🎲
#小程序://互动吧/GeK1Hsz5aAgLoqC
⏰:19:00-22:00 【Saturday】
🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼
📆Sunday【周日】
🟢English Talkspace🟢
🎟#小程序://互动吧/yueI5wcZKlRwpZv
⏰14:00-16:00 Sunday
🏠 F3, No.399 Nanjing West Road, Huangpu District Tomorrow Square, Shanghai:南京西路399号3楼【机遇中心 X-Meta bar】
#公众号/小红书:说会英语 说会联盟
#视频号:说会英语
#小程序://互动吧/h1LX5oWSDmgO10v
#小程序://微博/H1VOJN21MjI0Tjx
🔴Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/languageexchangeshanghai
🔴Whatsapp group which you can join here:
[【clickme】+8617317121983](https://wa.me/8617317121983)
Saturday Shanghai Board Games in Fudan University Science park
Connect with fun-loving, young-at-heart single players (ages 20–45) at a relaxed, board games-inspired evening.
Talkspace help visitors, international friends, business professionals, and newcomers integrate into local life, explore local culture, and build language and emotional connections.
Talkspace 帮助新到一个城市的旅游者、出差者、工作者能够更加快速的融入到这个新的城市和了解更加地道的当地文化。致力于帮助个人培养语言、沟通能力。建立人与人的语言链接与情感链接空间。
目前我们已经在中国6个城市 组织社群语言活动
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🍹🍻🥤🧉🍹🥤🥂🍇🍒
现场也会有一些零食和水果
There will also be some snacks and fruits available.
🎫:【All Tickets Includes One Drink】
STUDENT学生票¥30 【Show Us your Student Card or ID】
EARLY BIRD早鸟票¥40 = 6$ 【set going On meetup before is early bird 】
REGULAR 预售票¥50 = 7$
AT DOOR现场票¥60 = 8$【At the door buy 】
🍹🍻🥤🧉🍹🥤🥂🍇🍒
📆Saturday 【周六】Fudan Discount ticket特惠¥ 25 only tonight
🟢Talkspace International Students Language Exchange 复旦同济留学生交流会🟢
⏰:19:00-22:00 【Saturday】
🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼路演大厅
📍No 11, Guotai Road,Yangpu District, Shanghai
WeChat:17317121983
WhatsApp:+8617317121983
[https://wa.me/8617317121983](https://wa.me/8617317121983)
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Networking Mixer cocktail Party
Every Saturday night Cocktail Party
Well, i don’t update the information due to too many platform that i’m posting
So check the newest information
From m
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2. #小程序://快团团/ZS0pi1NMXk5arjo
One of the two links are the newest
🏃Shanghai Morning Social Run | Jing’an Neighborhood Run & Coffee
# 🌅 Event Description
Join us for a relaxed **morning social run in the Jing’an neighborhood of Shanghai** — a great way to explore the city, stay active, and meet new people.
I’m visiting Shanghai from Tokyo and thought it would be fun to organize a small community run while I’m here. Whether you’re a local runner, an expat, or just visiting the city, you’re welcome to join.
We’ll meet near **Jing'an Temple** and run together through some of the most charming streets in the area, including the historic neighborhood of **Anfu Road**.
The pace will be **easy and social**, so runners of different levels are welcome. This is not a race — the goal is simply to enjoy the morning atmosphere of the city and connect with others.
After the run, anyone who would like to join can grab **coffee or breakfast together at a nearby café**.
***
## 📍 Meeting Point
Outside **Jing’an Temple Metro Station (Exit 1)**
Please arrive about **10 minutes early** so we can start the run on time.
***
## 🏃 Route
Jing’an Temple
→ Anfu Road
→ Wukang Road area
→ Jing’an Park
Distance: **about 4–5 km**
We will run at a comfortable group pace and stop if needed.
***
## 🕰 Schedule
Meet & introductions — 7:50 AM
Start running — 8:00 AM
Finish run — around 9:00 AM
Optional coffee / breakfast afterward
Total event time: about **1–1.5 hours**
***
## 💴 Participation Fee
Free
Coffee or breakfast after the run is optional and not included.
***
## 🎒 What to Bring
• comfortable running shoes
• water if needed
• positive energy 🙂
***
## 🌿 Who This Event Is For
• people who enjoy running and exploring the city
• locals, expats, and travelers in Shanghai
• anyone who wants to meet new people in a relaxed setting
***
✨ Let’s start the day with a run and good company.
Weekly Happy badminton+ table tennis
Time : 15:00-16:00
Venue: Oriental Sports Center
Cost: RMB 55/person
After sign up, Please add the host wechat via hawk_cn
Citywalkers Group invites you to play some badminton games. Do you have your rackets ready? Let's have some smashing fun! Enjoy the badminton!
Build friendship.
Spread the happiness.
We arrange two courts for the two hours and most of us are social players to have fun.
Most of time is playing double. Please prepare your own racket and we will prepare feathers shuttlecocks.
Advance booking and prepaid are required and RSVP will stop after all availble spaces have been filled! Please add tour leader wechat: hawk_cn to register for this event.
Cancellation:at least 24hrs before the session start time. This will ensure fair access for everyone.
Ignoring RSVPs: Anyone with 2 no-shows (signed up but not played) will be de-prioritized for future sessions, meaning their RSVPs won’t be taken seriously.
Badminton is a very intense and high demanding sport, players with heart disease, high blood pressure and other physical condition that may hinder their performance are discouraged from joining.
You will need correct shoes and clothing. Please ensure that you stretch and warm up before and after sessions to prevent injury. Your are responsible for your own well-being and we and the sports facility representatives will not be responsible for any injury, stolen or damaged property or any other occurrences during our sessions.
ShanghAI AI — 参加 #1 上海最佳活动 — Join #1 Top Best Event Talkspace
▶️ What we do / 我们聊什么?
我们不仅有AI活动 还有AI 茶话会 AI路演 还有复旦 大学创业 AI 项目展示
We meet to talk about AI and its impact on daily life and business(人工智能如何影响我们的生活和商业).
Instead of worrying about being replaced by AI,我们一起探索:
How to benefit from AI, not be replaced by it (如何用好 AI,而不是被它取代)
Fun side projects, startup ideas, and real use cases
Tools, prompts, agents, automation… anything AI
▶️ Open, casual, for everyone / 轻松开放,欢迎所有人
Every Saturday 7:30pm, Anyone is welcome to:
give a short talk or demo(欢迎闪电分享 / 小分享)
share a story or idea about AI
or just come, listen, and chat over coffee
无论你是开发者、创业者、学生、设计师、投资人,还是刚开始对 AI 好奇,这里都有适合你的位置。No prior AI background required.
🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼
📍Fudan science park
▶️location video guide: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8)
🎫:Early-bird: 35 RMB = 5$ 【set going before 】
normal 40 RMB = 6$
At the Door 50RMB = 7$【At the door buy 】
#公众号:说会英语
#视频号:说会英语
#小程序://互动吧/h1LX5oWSDmgO10v
#小程序://微博/H1VOJN21MjI0Tjx
#公众号:说会英语
#视频号:说会英语
#[小红书:说会英语](https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5f2ccb430000000001000244)
WeChat:17317121983 【Please be sure to add us to get the latest information】
Language Exchange - YouTube
🔴Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/languageexchangeshanghai
🔴Whatsapp group which you can join here:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/BRscBnmLynICxeOQycSvWq
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Poetry Reading Events Near You
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Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for March is "Our Bodies, Ourselves"
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!
Sip & Read: *Founder Edition* Meetup: Book/Venue TBD
Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting.
Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting.
Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
*Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*
LGBT Reads: In-Person Book Discussion
Join us for our March Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *The Manor of Dreams* by Christina Li in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Main Library
Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen).
Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. This first gathering is a simple introduction to the spirit of the group and a chance to meet others seeking deeper meaning and community.
All backgrounds are welcome.
Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)
We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches.
These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun!
Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up:
https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/
If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works.
Happy hitting!
- Scott
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).



















