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⚽⚽⚽ Join my wife and I for a fun and interactive Soccer Technical Skills Workshop where I'll hone your basic ball skills. Going to work specifically on dribbling, crossing, finishing and defending this Sunday at Horizon Primary! Generally hoping to meet recreational players who want to refine your **basic** skills. I'm NOT a professional, but have some experience playing so I can share that with you and at least suggest how you can fix some issues you might have. Open to all genders, ages, and ability groups! Bring your own soccer boots and water, and bring your friends if you want! P.S. The last booking we made at Horizon Primary was canceled due to renovation works. If you're interested to join us anyway leave a message and I'll keep you posted if there are any location changes.

* Please remove your RSVP if you can't make it by 5pm (except for wet weather) so that others can take over and enjoy the game. * Please bring your paddle or look for Jimmy or Sarah for the spare paddle if you do not have one. * Venue: Tampines St 45, Blk 498C (Multi-storey car park top level) * Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm * Only those RSVPs are allowed for the session. * Please follow the queue system on the court. * No cancellation announcement will be made due to wet weather, it is on the player's discretion to decide whether to attend the session.

Ready to learn a fun and exciting sport while getting some exercise? Our pickleball group classes offer a welcoming and supportive environment where you can learn and improve your skills while also making new friends. Our certified coaches will guide you through the basics of the game and help you to develop your technique and strategy. So, whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out, come join us for a thrilling and energizing game of pickleball! ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class ### **Cancellation Policy** Credits will be considered used if class is cancelled within 24 hours before the start of the lesson

We will begin our jog/run from Anchorvale CC towards Punggol using Sengkang Riverside Park running route, U-turn back to Anchorvale CC once we hit 2.5KM mark (Total distance 5KM) After that, we will end our run @ Anchorvale Village Hawker Centre to mingle and chit chat (No obligation to join for post run session) Notes: ► As there is no storage space for your belongings, do travel light. ► We will do a warm-up at 7.30PM and the run will start at 7.45PM sharp. ► This is a rain-or-shine event. In case of bad weather, we will do static training nearby.

The Singapore ACM SIGKDD Symposium 2026 (“KDD Singapore Symposium”) is an in-person event organized by the Singapore ACM SIGKDD Chapter, in parallel with AAAI 2026. The Symposium aims to invite local and international researchers to introduce their recent research works in KDD areas, and connect the researchers with industry companies. The event was last held in [2023](https://kdd.sg/2023/07/25/singapore-acm-sigkdd-symposium-2023/) and [2024](https://kdd.sg/singapore-acm-sigkdd-symposium-2024/). **Date**: **20 January 2026** **Venue**: **Singapore University of Technology and Design** (about 12-minute walking distance from the AAAI 2026 venue, Singapore EXPO) The Symposium will be a one-day event consisting of: * **3** keynote talks from both academia and industry * **9** oral presentations and **31** poster presentations of recent advances published at top-tier venues in AI and data science. Please check [Keynote Speakers](https://kdd.sg/singapore-acm-sigkdd-symposium-2026/keynote-speakers/) for more information of the keynote talks and [Program Schedule](https://kdd.sg/singapore-acm-sigkdd-symposium-2026/program-schedule/) for the oral and poster presentations. Registration can be made via [our Registration page](https://kdd.sg/singapore-acm-sigkdd-symposium-2026/registration/). **Registration fee per participant:** * Early bird student registration: $15 * Early bird registration: $25 * Regular/On-site registration: $30 Early bird deadline is **9 January 2026, 11.59pm SGT**. **What the registration fee covers:** * Access to all talks and presentations * Networking opportunities * Coffee and tea breaks * Lunch We look forward to seeing you at our symposium soon!

*Only for Fully Vaccinated* 3 tables booked • $4 payment/pax is required • Preferred payment by PayNow to my mobile 96200515 • Pass it to me during/after the game. Participants: Preferably from lower Intermediate to upper Intermediate level; No age limit. REMARKS: In sport wear and bring your own bat. Balls and net are provided. Please update your RSVP at least one day before so the members who are on the waiting list won't be deprived of the chance to participate. For those who are in the waitlist, please do cancel your waitlist to not joining if you decided not going. Reason for the waitlist may automatically be RSVPed when any RSVPed member cancelled to not joining and you would become depriving those who are in the waitlist too if you did not turn up for the TT meetup. Thanks for your understanding and support!

Are you confident that your retirement plan — and what happens to your assets after — is properly set up? Many working adults focus on growing wealth but overlook retirement structure and estate planning, only to realise too late that: * Their retirement income may not last * CPF, insurance, and investments are not coordinated * Assets may not be distributed according to their wishes * Family members may face unnecessary delays, taxes, or disputes This session is designed to help you understand the big picture of retirement and estate planning in a simple, practical, Singapore-specific way. What We’ll Cover 1️⃣ Retirement Planning Fundamentals * What retirement really means (income, not just savings) * How long your money needs to last * Common retirement planning mistakes in Singapore 2️⃣ CPF & Retirement * CPF LIFE: how it works and what it covers * CPF vs savings vs investments — how they work together * When CPF is sufficient, and when it’s not 3️⃣ Building Retirement Income * Income from investments vs supplementary payouts vs CPF * Protecting retirement income from inflation * The role of insurance in retirement (what’s useful, what’s not) 4️⃣ Estate Planning Basics * What happens if you don’t have a will * Will vs CPF nomination vs insurance nomination * LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney): why it matters * Avoiding family conflict and unnecessary legal issues 5️⃣ Putting It All Together * Aligning retirement planning with estate planning * Simple framework to organise your finances and legacy * What to prioritise at different life stages Who Should Attend * Working adults planning for long-term financial security * Those aged 30–60 who want clarity on retirement * Anyone with CPF, investments, insurance, or dependents * People who want to protect both wealth and family No prior financial knowledge required Format * Educational & discussion-based * Practical examples (Singapore context) * Q&A at the end No hard selling. No pressure. The goal is education and clarity. About the Host Smart Money SG, a community focused on helping everyday Singaporeans understand money, protection, and long-term planning in a practical, unbiased way.

Welcome to my sailboat. **Please read this notice**. These are crew opportunities, not for passengers, non-swimmers, people afraid of the water or get seasick. Bring a change of clothes, a towel, a hat, non-marking footwear with heelstrap and sunblock. There is a toilet and drinking water on board. Participants like to contribute to expenses in appreciation of this opportunity. **Also**, please confirm your attendance by SMS or Whatsapp on Saturday for sailing on Sunday, to avoid no-shows and missed sailings. No-shows deprive others of a place, so be responsible and remove your reservation if you are not attending, and please do it in good time. Places unconfirmed by Saturday will not be reserved, and I can't wait for you if I'm not sure you're coming. Keep me informed and reply to my messages. Don't be late. Thank you. Derek 9807-5827.

* 🧠 **Weekly meetups** for casual play, thematic workshops, and curated mini-tournaments Every Fridays 7.30pm to 9.30pm * 🎓 **Expert-led sessions** with FIDE-rated coaches and legacy mentors * 🤝 **Inclusive community** spanning all ages and skill levels * 🏆 **Prestige events** with transparent formats and media coverage * ☕ **Warm atmosphere** where strategy meets camaraderie

This nature walk takes you through the rustic and ecologically sustainable park of Coney Island, also known as Pulau Serangoon, as well as the scenic area of My Waterway@Punggol. The trail is easy with no elevation gain, and the pace is unhurried, making it a refreshing way to reconnect with the nature and unwind outdoors. Along the way, you may spot some unique features, plants, and wildlife. Remember to bring water, wear comfortable walking shoes, and pack some snacks if you wish, as there are no food or water facilities on most part of the trails. Date : 24 Jan'26 (Sat) Meeting time : 8.30am Meeting Point : Punggol Coast MRT Station (Exit 2, take one escalator up) Ending point : Punggol Waterway Point (Punggol MRT/LRT) Est. distance : 8km

🏓 **Pickleball Session @ Punggol** 🏓 📅 **25 Jan 2026 (Sunday)** ⏰ **10am – 12pm** 📍 **Play! Pickle Punggol** 🏟️ 6 Sheltered Courts, 1 Half Court, 1 Outdoor Court 📌 10 Tebing Lane, Singapore 828836 We’re planning a fun, beginner-friendly pickleball session — good sweat, good vibes, and a great way to meet new people! 💪😄 Paddle & Ball will be provided. 👉 **Interested to join?** Do come to the waitlist, will contact you prior joining us for this event.

Hi, I have formed my own group for trial class with Wake Pirates, so I am not organizing the event for Jan 2025. I am leaving RSVP open for solo members to form a group with others who need a group. Please reach out to each other. After you form a group, de-register yourself from this event. Here is the link to purchase a trial class with Wake Pirates. https://myfave.com/sg/wake-pirates-43-admiralty-road-west-saf-yacht-club-90-min-wakesurf-experience-for-2-pax-87531?city_slug=singapore

We are launching a new Beach Tennis Group Class every **Friday from 745–915 PM at Pasir Ris Park**. Whether you’re completely new to the game or an experienced player looking to sharpen your skills, this session is designed for **all levels**: * Beginners will learn the fundamentals — strokes, movement, and coordination on sand. * Intermediate and advanced players can work on strategy, consistency, and competitive drills. You can register your interest here: [https://form.jotform.com/pacificbeachtennis/pbta-sign-up](https://form.jotform.com/pacificbeachtennis/pbta-sign-up), or contact Luke at 9476 5258 to register

2026 may be the last year many developers write code by hand. We need coding agents to solve complex problems in production codebases, but vibe coding alone won’t get us there. Vibe coding is all gas, no brakes. It burns up the context window until the agent slips on its own slop. You can go fast at first, but the more you stuff into the context window, the more tangled its outputs get. While the industry is rapidly increasing code generation speed, we still have to understand, review, merge, and maintain what gets shipped. This talk featuring Michael Geiger will outline how coding agents (Claude Code + Gas Town) work and a framework for orchestrating them to solve complicated problems in complex codebases. It’s about steering the model: doing the research to align intent, planning the approach up front, implementing in parallel steps, and breaking early. Human judgment still matters, but it should be spent on high-leverage decisions: what to build, what to forbid, and “what is quality?”, not cleaning up slop. Attendees will leave with a checklist to identify workflow and environment gaps that hold agents back, so you and your team can ship higher-quality software starting tomorrow.

**NEW LOCATION: Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: * 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. * 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). For this first meeting of the year, we will be reviewing submissions for the [Your Program is Hideous and Obfuscated Challenge (YPHOC). ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/13zbxwElpJqPMuAN4Ele2hUgsqtFKzH3OCTL5NEeiLKQ)Submissions for this challenge are due by January 12th, 2026. The details can be found here: or on our website http://www.cohpy.org See Our [Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk/edit?usp=sharing) We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact centralohpython@gmail.com

Optimistic Orators Toastmasters non-profit speech improvement group. No materials needed.

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* Who Can Attend * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meetings are free and open to the public! All developers; professional, student, and hobbiest are welcome and encouraged to attend. * When we meet * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. * Where we meet * Please check our Meetup group link below for location details! * Join our Meetup Group * https://www.meetup.com/Central-Ohio-NET-Developers-Group-CONDG/