Social Learning

**COME AND SPEAK MALAY AND INDONESIA WITH US** **(Advanced Beginner to Intermediate)** Come and join us this Saturday afternoon and brush up your Malay and Indonesian speaking skill from proficient speakers in a friendly and casual atmosphere. If you are a Malay and Indonesian speaker, come join in the fun and share your knowledge of the language with avid learners. This is for **advanced beginner** and **intermediate** Malay and Indonesia learners\*\*.\*\* For absolute beginner, you may wish to join our beginner lesson. For those that joined us for the first time and for information regarding **all** our events, please join our Telegram group by clicking the link below. https://t.me/+NoKWGVYyUgllNzY9 *** GETTING THERE Nearest MRT station: Promenade *@ Downtown (blue) Line or Circle (yellow) Line* Other MRT stations: Esplanade *@ Circle (yellow) Line*; City Hall *@ North-East (red) Line* LOCATING US INSIDE THE FOOD COURT We are seated at the far end of the food court where the wall is, away from the stalls. Look for groups that look like they are studying rather than merely eating. You can drop the Event Host a message if you are lost. NO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES We welcome anyone who is keen to learn a language or help others learn the language. However, this is NOT the platform for individuals who have other intentions, such as recruiting members for their business or organization or selling products or services. We will not hesitate to ask such individuals to stop attending our meetups.

Most of us were told to think critically at school. Almost none of us were taught how. That gap was always there. It's just that now you're making hundreds of decisions a day inside systems specifically designed to exploit it. Feeds that reward reaction over reflection, content that's optimised to feel true rather than be true, and AI that can generate a convincing argument for almost anything. The cost of not thinking carefully has never been higher. Neither has the pressure not to bother. In this discussion, we visit this topic with the intent of simply thinking about it, because we believe this is the first step against a quiet avoidance of a very real problem. ***Some questions we'll be sitting with:*** * When did someone last genuinely change your mind — and what did it take? * Is there a difference between thinking critically and just being difficult? * Are you choosing what to learn based on who you are, or who you think you should be? * How is AI changing the way you think? * Can you think clearly about something you care deeply about? * What would you believe differently if you'd grown up somewhere else? **What to expect** The format is conversational. We sit in a circle. There's a short provocation to open ie a reading, a question, a claim worth disputing. Then we talk. A facilitator keeps things moving and honest. Sessions run two hours. This is Session One. It's free. Seating is intentionally capped at 20 so the conversation stays real. Come with an open mind and connect with like-minded people. **The Postmodern Place** is a monthly discussion community for people who want to engage seriously with ideas. Philosophy, society, culture, the forces shaping how we live. We read carefully, argue honestly, and try to leave with a clearer picture than when we walked in. No academic background required. No prior reading necessary. The only thing you need to bring is a willingness to think out loud with strangers.

Join us for our Social Squash Sessions Happening every Saturday evening 6pm to 10pm. Suitable for Beginners to Squash Regulars. Each session is $15 for pay per play. You can also enquire about being a member when you arrive We Use meetup.com to advertise the sessions and our members us a private whatsapp group to register. So should you be the only one signing up, you may still see packed courts We have 4 glass courts for booking. We are limited to 20 pax over the 4 hour session. Do whatsapp the organizer at 9006 0909@trevor to get a faster reply and confirmatio of your bookings.

***Payment with NAME & EVENT DATE in reference Confirms spot*** D&R is turning 1! 🎂🎉🥳 To thank YOU who made this happen, we are having launching our ANNIVERSARY SALE! All games in April 2026 will be at a special member price at $16 per game (U.P. $20). Just for this month, you can sign up for a FREE membership and enjoy this rate. This rate will only be available for members after this promo period! We’re baaaaaaaackkkk! If you’ve been to a D&R session, you know I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s the most popping pickleball social. Music, good games, good people - vibe is the best word for it. Now.. we’re having it on Saturdays too! And at a new court wooooooo If response is good, we’ll do it every week :) admin so excited he went and buy a JBL party box for it already lol. We’re trying 4pm for now but pls let me know if timing/heat is ok or not ya, then we adjust Here’s the low-down: ⸻ 📅 Saturdays (hopefully every week!) 🕔 Time: 4pm-6pm 📍 Venue: Franklin Pickle Academy 💰 Fee: $20 💬 RSVP to join – PAYMENT CONFIRMS SPOT! ⸻ 👟 What to Expect: • 🏟️ 3 courts, rotating casual play - 1 Beginner Court, 1 Novice/Mixed Court, 1 Intermediate Courts • 🎯 Rally Scoring to 15, win by 2, sudden death at 17-17 • 🏓 Paddle Queue System - so everyone gets game time! • 🎧 Weekly Curated Playlist • 🟡 Tournament-grade Franklin X40 balls • 🏓 Paddle rental available at $5 • 📸 Golden Hour photo ops - smile! :) ⸻ 🗓️ Programme: 3.45pm-4pm: Briefing for First Timers on Rules & Rally Scoring System 4pm-4.30pm: 1 Beginner Court, 1 Novice Court, 1 Intermediate Courts (separate queues) 4.30pm-5pm: 1 Beginner/Novice Court, 2 Intermediate Courts (separate queues) 5pm-6pm: 3 Open Courts (stack of 4s - place in same stack as your friend to play together) ⸻ 💡 Cancellation & Refund Policy: • Free cancellation up to 36h before event starts, but slots are confirmed only upon payment • Tickets are transferable but non-refundable unless filled by a waitlisted player • In case of inclement weather, a full refund will be provided ⸻ 📸 Photos & Videos: We’ll be capturing moments throughout the night for Drop & Reset’s social channels. By attending, you agree to possibly being featured — but if you’d prefer not to be, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. ⸻ Let’s bringing social back to pickleball socials. Together. Let’s Drop & Reset. 🔄🏓 Disclaimer: Don’t let those who say “retiree sport” joke fool you - pickleball is still a physical activity that involves a lot of fast movements and can get pretty intense. Please be in appropriate attire & shoes and play at your own pace. By joining this event, you acknowledge that you are physically able to take part and accept all responsibility for any injuries or discomfort that may occur.

Lets meet, eat & sing at Liang Seah Street. Location: 2nd floor, Asian Grill Bar Or Find us @ https://chat.whatsapp.com/Eybi5M73GEGHVV2Ynp14ib?mode=hqctcla

### **Pickleball Sunset Mixer! 🏓🎉** An evening of dinks, drinks (after maybe), and your shot at pickleball glory. *** **📍 Location:** 317 Outram Rd, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Singapore 169075 🕖 **Time:** **5PM - 7PM** 💵 **Cost:** $22 per person ($5 paddle rental if you don’t have your own trusty weapon). **Early bird rate ($16 excl paddle if you confirm five days with payment before the event)** To lock in your spot and avoid the dreaded FOMO, hit up the payment link below: 📲 **Early Price: [https://hitpay.link/ra7nr8](https://hitpay.link/ra7nr8)** 📲 **Normal Price: [https://hitpay.link/wnp1hu]( https://hitpay.link/wnp1hu)** ✅ **Spots are only confirmed when payment is in.** If you usually pay cash, no worries, just continue with that. ⚠️ **Cancellation Policy:** Please give at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations to receive a refund. No refunds for no‑shows or cancellations within 24 hours, unless the whole event is rained out. ### What’s the Plan? We’re going Round Robin style, which is just a nice way of saying you’ll keep playing and meeting new people until your arms fall off. #### 🎮 What’s the Game Plan? Here’s how the courts are split: 🎾 **1 Beginner Court** (*For newcomers or those preferring a relaxed pace*) * Learning court lines, scoring, and basic rules. * Can sustain short rallies and demonstrate basic strokes but still working on consistency. 🏅 **1 Intermediate Court** * Solid consistency, mid-pace rallies * Shot placement is improving, but still work-in-progress * Great for those ready to level up 🏆 **Official Tournament Balls:** All games will be played using **Franklin X-40 tournament balls** for consistency and a high-quality playing experience. **Paddle Queue System:** To keep things fair, players will place their paddles in line in box to indicate their turn in the respective court. **Rules of the Game**: * **Switch It Up**: After every match, you’ll get a new partner and new opponents. * **Scoring**: First to 15 points, rally style (no need to keep track of who’s serving—so much simpler lah). * **Timing**: Each match is capped at 15 minutes, so don’t peng san trying to win. * **Be Nice**: Keep it friendly—this isn’t the SEA Games, okay? *** ### **Why You’ll Love It:** * Play with a variety of kakis and test your skills. * End the day with new friends and maybe a snack after. *** **What to Bring:** * Your paddle (or rent one—we’re not judging). * Water bottle—don’t faint halfway * Your best “aiyah nvm” attitude when the ball goes sideways. 🔔 **Friendly Reminder:** Pickleball is a social and physical activity, please be mindful of your own safety and physical limits. Participation is at your own risk. Stay hydrated, warm up properly, and don’t paiseh to rest if you need to. 💪 🎟️ RSVP Now – Spaces Are Limited!

**LEARN MANDARIN WITH US** **和我们一起学华语/普通话** Come and join us every Saturday afternoon and learn some useful Mandarin from proficient speakers in a friendly and casual atmosphere. Besides learning the language, you will also get to make new friends from all around the world. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate and advanced learner, we welcome you. The meetup starts at 4 pm. We will try our best to arrange seating at this time so that each group has expert Mandarin speakers. If you come later than 4.10 pm we cannot guarantee ideal seating. Seating priorities will be given to those who signed up. **欢迎会说华语/普通话的朋友** 我们非常欢迎会说华语/普通话的朋友来参加我们这个华语/普通话练习小组，帮助来自世界各地的朋友学习华语/普通话。 *** GETTING THERE Take Downtown (blue) Line or Circle (yellow) Line to Promenade MRT. Take Exit C at Promenade MRT, and go up to level 3. LOCATING US INSIDE THE FOOD COURT Look for a round tables section near the wall of the food court away from the stalls. You can drop the Event Host a message if you are lost. NO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES We welcome anyone who is keen to learn a language or help others learn the language. However, this is NOT the platform for individuals who have other intentions, such as recruiting members for their business or organization or selling products or services. We will not hesitate to ask such individuals to stop attending our meetups.

***Payment with NAME & EVENT DATE in reference Confirms spot*** D&R is turning 1! 🎂🎉🥳 To thank YOU who made this happen, we are having launching our ANNIVERSARY SALE! All games in April 2026 will be at a special member price at $16 per game (U.P. $20). Just for this month, you can sign up for a FREE membership and enjoy this rate. This rate will only be available for members after this promo period! It’s our signature Sunday Social again and if you’ve been to one already, you know I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s the most popping pickleball social. Music, good games, good people - vibe is the best word for it. Here’s the low-down: ⸻ 📅 Every Sunday! 🕔 Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm 📍 Venue: Racket Jungle 26A Dempsey 💰 Fee: $16 (member)/$20 (non-member) 💬 RSVP to join – PAYMENT CONFIRMS SPOT! ⸻ 👟 What to Expect: • 🏟️ 3 courts, rotating casual play - 1 Beginner Court, 1 Novice/Mixed Court, 2 Intermediate Courts • 🎯 Rally Scoring to 15, win by 2, sudden death at 17-17 • 🏓 Paddle Queue System - so everyone gets game time! • 🎧 Weekly Curated Playlist • 🟡 Tournament-grade Franklin X40 balls • 🏓 Paddle rental available at $5 • 📸 Golden Hour photo ops - smile! :) ⸻ 🗓️ Programme: 5.15pm-5.30pm: Briefing for First Timers on Rules & Rally Scoring System 5.30pm-6.00pm: 1 Beginner Court, 1 Novice Court, 2 Intermediate Courts (separate queues) 6.00pm-6.30pm: 1 Beginner/Novice Court, 3 Intermediate Courts (separate queues) 6.30pm-7.30pm: 4 Open Courts (stack of 4s - place in same stack as your friend to play together) ⸻ 💡 Cancellation & Refund Policy: • Free cancellation up to 36h before event starts, but slots are confirmed only upon payment • Tickets are transferable but non-refundable unless filled by a waitlisted player • In case of inclement weather, a full refund will be provided ⸻ 📸 Photos & Videos: We’ll be capturing moments throughout the night for Drop & Reset’s social channels. By attending, you agree to possibly being featured — but if you’d prefer not to be, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. ⸻ Let’s bringing social back to pickleball socials. Together. Let’s Drop & Reset. 🔄🏓 Disclaimer: Don’t let those who say “retiree sport” joke fool you - pickleball is still a physical activity that involves a lot of fast movements and can get pretty intense. Please be in appropriate attire & shoes and play at your own pace. By joining this event, you acknowledge that you are physically able to take part and accept all responsibility for any injuries or discomfort that may occur.

Step up, try Pickleball. Pickleball is a growing sport in the world, named the fastest growing sport in the US for the past 2 years. Up to 6 pax per class. ### **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

Join us for our social squash sessions every sunday 1pm to 4pm ( 3 hours) 4pm to 7pm ( 3 hours) We have 4 glass courts and each court has an allowance up to 20 players each time rallying and sparring with each other Each session is $15 for pay to play. you may enquire about membership when there. We use meetup.com to advertise and our regulars use a private whatapp group to coordinate and sign up. So do not be discouraged if you see only yourself signing up for the event. There will be people! To sign up and have a speedier reply, do contact the organizer Trevor@9006 0909. Cheers

**For ages 6 to 13.** These classes focus on a comprehensive developmental approach which include: * **Social Skills:** By promoting teamwork and collaboration, they help players build strong relationships and learn the importance of community. These social interactions foster confidence and teach young athletes how to work effectively with others. * **Psychological Skills:** They emphasize mental resilience and emotional intelligence, equipping players to handle pressure, overcome challenges, and maintain a positive mindset both in sports and in life. * **Physical Skills:** These classes are designed to enhance physical fitness, agility, and coordination, ensuring that each player develops the athletic foundation necessary for success in football and other physical pursuits. * **Technical and Tactical Skills:** These classes provide focused coaching on the technical aspects of the game, such as ball control, passing, and shooting, while also teaching tactical awareness to help players understand game strategy and positioning. ### **Address** 48 Woodleigh Prk, Singapore 357844 ### **Schedule** Sundays 830AM - 1030AM ### **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.

**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion **Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?** A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad. My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one. Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it? I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction. Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends. No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.

If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

5:45-7:45 in Conference Room B, Library lower level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends. If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited. Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street. See you there!

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.

BIKE RIDE TO SUNBURY Dust off your bikes, pump up your tires, and get out and ride. • When: Saturday, May 30, 10AM • Where: Leaving from the Westerville Library, 126 S. State Street, 43081 ◦ Meet at East side of parking lot by the playground. Trip Itentiary • 20 miles round trip • Ride to Sunbury, stop for lunch (Location TBD), then ride back to the Westerville Library • All skill levels welcome Contact: Therese Butz (614-561-1976), Art Kahn (614-370-5246) Columbus Ski Club membership not required for this event. CSC assumes no responsibility for the event or any injuries as this is organized by a third party.

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod. **YouTube Link** TBD