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🌿WALHALLA escape: Day trip: Hike+Picnic, Historic walk, Meditation, Museum
* 🌏 **MELBOURNE → WALHALLA** 🏙️
* 📅 **SUN 19 APR, DAY TRIP ☀️**
* ✨Step away, return to yourself✨
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## 🍁 AUTUMN ESCAPES · NEW SEASON, NEW STORIES 🍁
✨ **Join us for a journey through time, trails, and the golden calm of autumn.**
This isn’t just a hike or a scenic drive.
It’s a **slow, soulful passage into history, heart, and nature** — where crunching leaves soften the world, scenic views open gently before you, laughter drifts between trees, and every turn feels like a living postcard. 🍃
From the moment we leave the city, the pace begins to change. We travel together in **comfortable, relaxed transport**, letting the road carry us gently out of the everyday — and bring us back just as smoothly at day’s end.
Along the way, easy, guided **hiking** paths lead us through forests and along old trails, with time to pause, breathe, and simply be.
Autumn brings a gentler rhythm:
amber leaves, misty valleys, crisp alpine air, and forests glowing in gold and rust. We share fresh fruit, warm drinks, and a relaxed **picnic** — simple pleasures enjoyed in friendly, easy-going company.
There is space for **meditation and grounding**, for quiet moments by rivers and reflective pauses at **scenic lookouts,** where wide views invite stillness and perspective. 🧘♀️✨
**Where autumn sets the pace.** Come for the scenery. Stay for the feeling. 🍂
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**🎒 All-Inclusive for $99**
✅ Round-trip **transport** in a comfortable **MERCEDES minivan** 🚐
✅ Guided **10 km hike** + all gears 🥾
✅ Unlimited **snacks, soft drinks, coffee & tea** ☕
✅ Fresh **Fruit** Platter 🍉
✅ **Picnic** \- with great company 🦘
✅ **Meditation** & grounding 🧘
✅ Visit **stunning scenic lookouts** 🌄
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#### 🕒 Itinerary:
🌅 07:00 — Meet at **St Paul’s Cathedral,** Flinders Street
☕ 08:00 — Short **stop** to stretch and refresh
🍉 09:30 — Arriving in town - **tea/drinks** and snacks (included!)
🥾 09:45 — easy **Hike** into the forest magic 10 km - 190 elevation
🌄 12:00 — **Scenic** lookout & breathtaking valley views
🍽️ 13:00 — **Picnic** + **Gourmet Fruit platter** + snacks and drinks unlimited (BYO lunch welcome)
🌟 14:00 — Town **walk** through Walhalla’s historic heart
🌸 15:00 — **Historic Town Museum**
🧘 16:00 — **Meditation** & grounding by the creek
🌄 17:00 — **Scenic c**ountry drive
🏙️ 18:30 — Return to **Melbourne** with a heart full of memories
📍 Drop-off: Hammer Hall, Melbourne
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**💰 How to Book?**
Secure your spot with a **$99 transfer**:
🔹 **PayID:** 0414 661 458
🔹 **Bank Transfer:**
**NAME:** KARAPETIAN G
**BSB:** 013233
**ACCOUNT:** 226325836
**Ref:** Wa
🌟 **Limited spots available—RSVP now!**
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**🎒 What to Bring**
✅ **BYO lunch** 🥪 (we can buy on the way)
✅ **Warm, wind-water-resistant clothing** 🧥
✅ **Hiking shoes** (available for free if needed) 🥾
✅ **Long sleeves, long pants, hat** 🧢
✅ **A positive attitude**
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**💰 How to Book?**
Secure your spot with a **$99 transfer**
**Please note:** An RSVP alone does not secure your spot — only a transfer confirms your place on the trip. Thanks for understanding!
🔹 **PayID:** 0414 661 458
🔹 **Bank Transfer:**
**NAME:** KARAPETIAN G
**BSB:** 013233
**ACCOUNT:** 226325836
**Ref:** WP
🌟 **Limited spots available—RSVP now!**
S*pots are only confirmed once payment is received !!!*
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❗️**Please Note:**
**Payments are only credited or refunded if the event is canceled or rescheduled by the organizer.**
In all other circumstances, payments are **non-refundable and non-transferable**.
❗️Thank you for understanding and supporting the planning involved in creating these experiences! 🌿
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**Feel free to ask if you have any questions!** 😊
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📩 **Got questions? DM me anytime!**
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🌿✨ Don’t miss this **epic day of adventure, nature, and fun!** ✨🌊
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* Rainforest Light. Waterfall Sound. Pure Calm.
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**LIABILITY WAIVER**
The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property on this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. By joining this event you agree to these terms.
## **COVID-19 Safety Measures**
* The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event.
* Please do not attend if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, or sore throat.
* If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone who has, we kindly ask that you refrain from attending.
* Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our community safe!
Keep Calm it’s British Comedy
UPDATE: Meet at the first floor bar in Elephant and Wheelbarrow from 5.30pm. I’ll be carrying the Union Jack flag so you can find us. We’ll go in the show together at 6.15. Afterwards we’re walking two minutes to Morris House for post show drinks.
Tis funny season again!
Melbourne International Comedy Festival is featuring the very best stand-up comedy talent from across the UK.
The show lasts an hour and we’ll stay on for drinks afterwards.
The show starts at 6.15pm but we’ll meet at 5.30 at the upstairs bar for pre-show drinks 🍺.
It’s a small venue so if you want to come, buy your ticket straight away. Tickets are $28.50 each.
Get your ticket on this link below
https://www.trybooking.com/events/1500378/sessions/6038614/sections/2887003/tickets?date=2026-04-18
Flinders Station Clock Meetup point - Comedy Festival, NICK WHITE funny man Live
Hello fellow Chinese-Melburnians,
Mark your calendar and join us at the Comedy Festival!
Time/Date: 5:30pm, Saturday April 18.
Where: The Comedy Show is at The Art Centre Melbourne
Meetup Location: Everyone meet at the Flinder Station Clock at 5:30pm
What are we doing:
Join us for a cosy night, a chance to see funny man Architect-turned-Comedian Nick White live this year at the Comedy Festival! And for those willing to stay back, we can head to a group dinner in a casual setting.
So who are we, and why do we meet? Are you sick of dating apps, are you ready for face-to-face connection? We don’t have all the answers, but if you’re single and ready to mingle and want to meet some like-minded friends, this small group setting may be a good way to make new connections.
Tickets are selling out fast, so I recommend purchasing your tickets using this link as soon as you RSVP (note: seats are not allocated, so just make sure you purchase tickets for Saturday 18 April to join us)
So purchase your tickets, here,
And at a closer time I will post the meetup location so we can enter the show together:
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/nick-white-s-talent-night/
Looking forward to meeting each and everyone of you!
Speed Dating for 40-65yrs - 12 Fast Dates ❤️
**Single? 💔**
**Over Dating Apps?**
**Instantly Get The Dates!**
**Meet Someone Today** ❤
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**Book Through Link to Participate** 👇
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**Want To Meet Someone?**
All your friends in relationships?
Are you better at talking in person?
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**Get 10 Fun Dates in 1 Night**
Easily Meet New People
Find someone to share your life ♥
Popular with professionals & everyday people
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**In Person Meetup🔥**
Easily chat one on one
See what they're like
Be introduced up to 12 singles
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**Simply Book & Turn Up**
Our Host Introduces You
And pairs you on a new date every 6mins
No pressure simply say hi 👋
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**Click below to Be Matched (limited places)**
[https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne/event-40-65yrs-18-april-2026/](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne/event-40-65yrs-18-april-2026/)
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**Host Rotates the Guys** 🧊
Not approaching strangers
Get paired & meet each other
So there's no fear of rejection
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**Be Automatically Matched**
With a new date every 6mins
No swiping, no messing around
Instantly meet, chat in person, repeat ✅
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**Just Fun 6min Dates**
So there's no pressure
Message your favorites after the event
Find friends, connection & romance
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**Equally Booked Ratios 50:50**
(we advertise everywhere not just on Meetup)
There's plenty of people to meet
50-80 attendees at each event!
Most book early, so don't miss out
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**If It's Your First Time?**
We're all in the same boat ⛵
Simply book & turn up, it's easy
Most come alone, or bring a friend
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**Must click below to Attend (limited places)**
[https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne/event-40-65yrs-18-april-2026/](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne/event-40-65yrs-18-april-2026/)
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**Still Unsure? 😕**
We Get It...
Why not take a chance?
You meet around 12 singles
Eventually you'll find someone
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**It's Okay to Feel Nervous**
It's easy once the first chat starts
Worst case, you'll make new friends
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**You Enjoy Fun Chats 🔥**
Builds Confidence Meeting People
They're only one 6min chat away...
Book now & find your someone today
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**Find Real Connections**
Have Plans for Your Weekends
Actually meet without 1 million DMs
Makes friends & builds your social circle ♥
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**Most Book Early, Don't Miss Out**
Balanced ratios means limited places
Venues have fixed capacity - not endless
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**What Are You Waiting For?**
Most book early, so don't miss out
Must book through Link to attend
Book now and find your someone today
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**View all Melbourne events below** 👇
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Sunday Morning Chill Run
How about we kick off the best day with a jog and coffee together?
Trust me, you won't want to miss out!
🏃♂️Training menu🏃♂️
Every Sunday 8:00~
Fed Square Assembly
【https://maps.app.goo.gl/zmPQ6U533pUDcNSA9?g_st=ic】
If you have luggage, please consider using the lockers at the station.
💥40~60 min Jog+Walk
Pace: Easy pace, suitable for beginners. If you got tired, let's walk together.
【schedule】
8:00 Gathering
8:10 Start
9:00 End of training
Challengers we are waiting for you 😊
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UNBREAKABLE: From Anxiety to Inner Calm (4-Week Series)
Feeling constantly busy, overwhelmed, or stuck in your own thoughts?
**UNBREAKABLE** is a 4-week journey inspired by the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to help you understand your mind, steady your emotions, and experience real inner calm without giving up your ambition.
### Perhaps You’ve Noticed...
* Life looks successful on the outside… but inside you feel restless
* You feel stressed, burned out, or pulled in too many directions
* The mind jumps between anxiety, overthinking, and mental exhaustion
* Meditation apps feel nice...but don’t create real change
* You want inner calm without giving up ambition
### UNBREAKABLE Gives You The Tools To
* Calm an overactive mind and regain inner stability
* Understand why stress and anxiety keep repeating in life
* See the deeper purpose behind your struggles
* Develop practices that bring clarity and emotional strength
### Week 1
**The Identity Shift:** The Self Beyond Stress
Step out of “performance = worth” and discover your true self.
### Week 2
Why You’re Not Always in Control: Forces That Shape Your Mind
**Understand the invisible forces driving our mood, focus, and reactions.**
### Week 3
Why Your Mind Keeps Switching Gears: How to Steady It
**Learn to move from chaos → clarity → calm, even under pressure.**
### Week 4
Break the Pressure Cycle: Build a Daily Practice That Grounds You
**Turn insight into habit — build a practice that makes inner calm permanent.**
Through interactive workshops, practical tools, kirtan, and meaningful community, you’ll learn how to move from overthinking and stress to clarity, balance, and grounded confidence in your everyday life.
## **How It Works**
🕓 **Workshop (4:00 PM – 5:30 PM)**
90-minute interactive session each week
🎶 **Kirtan + Dinner (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) (Optional)**
Live mantra music, connection, and a relaxed shared dinner
💰 **Your Investment: $149 (Full 4 Weeks)**
Less than $40/week for workshop, kirtan & dinner
📍 **Location:** 108–110 Park St, South Melbourne
## Your Facilitator: Dr. Gopa
* PhD in Wireless Technology, University of Melbourne
* 10+ years studying and teaching the Bhagavad Gita
* Practitioner of the Bhakti Yoga tradition
Born in India, he grew up hearing about the Bhagavad Gita, much like growing up in Melbourne with footy all around you. Yet with a strong scientific mindset, he never took the teachings very seriously and instead focused on his career, education, and travel.
That journey brought him to the University of Melbourne, where he completed his Master’s and PhD in Wireless Technology. During his time there, the Bhagavad Gita re-entered his life at a time when deeper questions began to arise: What is the purpose of life? What is my role in this world?
Reading Bhagavad Gita As It Is, he was surprised to discover how profoundly relevant its wisdom was, not only for personal challenges like stress and confusion, but also for understanding the social, political, and economic complexities of modern life. What he had once thought was a religious text revealed itself as a universal guide to understanding the self and navigating life with clarity.
After completing his PhD, Dr Gopa began applying these teachings in his own life. More than ten years later, he credits the Bhagavad Gita with transforming his vision, helping him find inner stability, purpose, and peace.
Today, he lives a monk lifestyle within the Bhakti Yoga tradition and dedicates his life to sharing the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita in a way that is practical, accessible, and deeply relevant to modern life.
Turn Anxiety and Depression Into Happiness!
Turn Anxiety and Depression into Happiness!
Become your natural self again.
Discover the drug-free way to a healthy mind.
This educational talk is based on the book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by New York Times bestseller author L. Ron Hubbard.
Dianetics is an exact science of the mind.
In this educational talk you will learn about the hidden source of all irrational thoughts and behavior as well as unwanted emotions (anxiety, fear, depression, apathy) and how to handle them forever.
Free entry and free parking.
Please send messages to host if you have any question.
Structured Social Catchup at Sandringham library
**What's going to happen?**
There are 4 activities to choose from: **Connection Carousel** (structured conversations), a **Board Game Table**, a **Choose Your Own Adventure** hangout area, and a **Quiet Retreat Space**.
Refer to the [detailed plan here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nVbe9zl_dzniTTEavz97LWCWiHfefDZZILYXjVxrAMs/edit?usp=sharing).
**Where is it?**
It's in the Sandringham Library event space, a short walk from Sandringham railway station. Refer to the [visual directions here to find it](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nVbe9zl_dzniTTEavz97LWCWiHfefDZZILYXjVxrAMs/edit?usp=sharing).
**Who's it for?**
Whether you have Adult ADD/ADHD, ADHD, Autism, or identify with any other neurodivergent traits, this event is a safe space for open discussions and support. Connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and learn from each other's unique perspectives on living with neurodivergence. Our goal is to foster a community where everyone feels accepted, understood, and empowered. Come spice up your neurodivergent journey with us!
Melbourne Meaningful Matches from Your Living Room
**❤️🔥 Online Speed Dating – Real Melbourne Locals, Live on Zoom**
This online speed dating version intentionally pushes for wider variation in cadence, emphasis, and section order. It is designed to feel less templated from one generation to the next.
Genuine conversations with real locals — all from your living room. Join from home, get paired with Melbourne singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host manages everything so you can just relax and enjoy.
**Register under your age group:**
- ✨ **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Melbourne&groupurlname=society-local-singles-rapid-dating-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=27.0)
- 🚀 **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Melbourne&groupurlname=society-local-singles-rapid-dating-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=27.0)
- ✨ **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Melbourne&groupurlname=society-local-singles-rapid-dating-meetup&ar=40-58&face_v=27.0)
- ⚡ **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Melbourne&groupurlname=society-local-singles-rapid-dating-meetup&ar=55+&face_v=27.0)
**⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited.
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🎯 **Especially useful for:**
- Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting
- Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations
- First-timers new to speed dating
- Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience
**At a glance**
- **Format:** Live on Zoom – guided rounds from your home
- **Location:** Wherever you're comfortable – no venue, no travel
- **Host:** Professional host keeping the evening smooth and relaxed
- **Vibe:** Great energy, real people, authentic conversation
- **Matches:** Mutual matches sent out after the event
- **Privacy:** Contact info only shared when both match
- **Duration:** Approx. 60–90 minutes
- **Matching:** Driven by personality quiz results
🧭 **How the session runs**
1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above.
2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well.
3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show.
4. **Chat** – Quick timed rounds with Melbourne singles paired to you.
5. **Results** – We'll send your mutual matches afterwards.
💡 **Tip:** Good lighting and a clean background make a big difference.
⭐ *"10/10. The host was fantastic and I actually had fun on the dates."* – Melbourne first-timer
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✨ One Zoom call, genuine conversations, real matches. See you there. 🦋 ✨
🎲 **Variation notes**
- Different tone. Same event. Much less predictable.
- Built to feel more varied from one generation to the next.
- A wider swing in voice, pacing, and shape.
The Power of the Subconscious Mind
**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!**
EVERY SUNDAY AT 11AM
Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way.
You'll gain insights into:
* The true definition of the subconscious
* How it generates unwanted emotions
* Its real purpose and function
* What determines the pressure it exerts on you
But this isn't just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It's interactive and engaging - you can ask questions at any time.
FREE ADMISSION
Reserve your spot today. Seats are limited, so don't wait too long to sign up.
Yarra and Botanics Walk discussing 'I'd Rather Not' by Robert Skinner
We'll meet at the spot where Fed Square meets the Princes Bridge over the Yarra (near the pedestrian crossing closest to the river from Flinders St, on the Fed Square side).
We'll walk for about 6km along the Yarra River, through the Botanic Gardens and back along the river to Federation Square for a coffee after the walk.
This month, we're reading and talking about 'I'd Rather Not' by Robert Skinner.
The blurb:
'From one of Australia’s most wryly funny writers comes an original and utterly hilarious memoir of reaching for the stars while lying in a ditch
*I was sleeping in what might reasonably be described as a ditch, though I tried not to think of it in those terms for morale reasons . . .*
Robert Skinner arrives in the city, searching for a richer life. Things begin badly and then, surprisingly, get slightly worse. Pretty soon he's sleeping rough and trying to run a literary magazine out of a dog park. His quest for meaning keeps being thwarted, by endless jobs, beagles, house parties, ill-advised love affairs, camel trips and bureaucratic entanglements.
Sometimes a book catches the spirit of the times. *I'd Rather Not* is about work, escape and that something more we all need.
'I was told this man came from the Adelaide Plains and so commenced to read his work. By the time I realised I'd been viciously misled and he actually grew up in Magill, it was too late. I was already completely in love with the book. It's an absolute bag of lollies.' —Annabel Crabb
'Robert Skinner writes with humour, intelligence and heart. Pick up this book and you may never put it down.' —Tony Birch
'This book is like a big, properly made gin and tonic drunk outside in a garden on a perfect Saturday afternoon.' —Cate Kennedy
'…no other book brought me as much joy as this hilarious and deceptively artful collection, and in these uncertain times that is worth plenty.' —Michael Winkler
'No one writes better when the stakes are lower.' —Sam Vincent
'My heart leaps whenever I see Robert Skinner's by-line; I know I am in for a hilarious literary treat complete with wry pearlers, gallows truths and wicked timing. People will say he is Australia's Sedaris, but he's not. He's Robert Skinner and he's a bloody marvel.' —Anna Krien
'Brevity may be the soul of wit, but the nimble economy of this slim volume will make readers pine for more. A decidedly skewed, hilarious collection of life reflections and colorful storytelling.' —*Kirkus*
'Seriously the funniest book I've read all year. I can't stop thinking about Robert Skinner's forays into the most mundane and frustrating aspects of life - Centrelink, being a tour guide, applying for arts funding - and the shameless truths he not only reveals about himself but about us as a society. Read this book with a bottle of wine, and be alarmed and enlightened!' —Alice Pung
'If only all books were as funny, human and true as *I'd Rather Not*. I raced through it, marvelling and envious all the way.' —Michelle de Kretser
'Skinner has been compared to Oscar Wilde, but his book is as self-effacing as it is quip-witted.' —Beejay Silcox, *The Guardian* 'The best Australian books of 2023'
'Skinner has been called the Australian David Sedaris and it's easy to see why. Both have the same droll, self-deprecating humour and both mine their own lives for maximum mirth-making potential. [...] a book with a several-laughs-a-page quotient.' –Thuy On, *Arts Hub*
'The funniest book I have read for a long time' —Andy Griffiths, author of *The Treehouse* series"
Goodreads rating: 3.71
How does a walking bookclub work?
Like a normal bookclub, we talk about the book, what else we're reading, have read, or want to read (as well as a few tangents into life outside literature!) but we do it while walking around Melbourne and then over a coffee. We often split into smaller groups as we walk, but we also regroup through the walk.
Should I read the book beforehand?
The conversation will be more interesting if you do, but you can still come along if you haven't finished it yet!
Do I need to bring anything?
**Comfy** walking shoes, drinking water, some money for coffee or a bite to eat after if you wish. No need to bring the book unless you want to.
No shows
No shows (RSVPing yes and not attending) mean the group waits unnecessarily for those who are not coming, thinking you are running a little late. It’s absolutely fine to change your rsvp for any reason up until the walk begins, and you don’t need to leave a comment, send a message or give a reason, but if you don't click that 'change rsvp' button, you may be removed from the group.
Membership Fee
Did you know that while it is free to attend most events, Meetup charges organisers about $600 a year to organise a group? Members of the Walking Book Club are asked to pay a membership fee of $10 per year (not per event) to help cover this cost. When you join the group, you'll be automatically given a three month trial so you can see what the group is like, without needing to make any payment. If you would like to continue attending events after this, please follow Meetup's instructions to pay the $6.50US/approx $10AUD fee once per year (or contact group organisers if you would prefer to make payment using paypal, payID, cash or bank transfer).
Gentle Picnic at Malvern Gardens
**🌿 First Meetup: Gentle Picnic at Malvern Gardens**
Join us for our very first gathering—a relaxed, low-key picnic where you can connect, share, or simply be in good company. This is a safe, non-judgmental space for anyone living with chronic pain or invisible illness.
**Agenda:**
* Arrive, settle in, and get comfortable
* Introductions (optional—just say hello if you prefer!)
* Light conversation, sharing experiences, or quiet companionship
* Optional gentle activities like short walks around the gardens
**What to Bring:**
* Something comfortable to sit on (blanket, mat, or chair)
* Any snacks or drinks you’d like to share or enjoy
* Layers/clothing for the weather
* Yourself, exactly as you are—no need to bring anything else. Participate and much as you feel like on the day.
* Board games or books, writing or drawing materials if you fancy. No pressure!
**Finding the Group:**
* Look for a small circle of blankets near the central lawn area
* If you arrive early or have trouble finding us, call or text [organiser’s phone/email]
* I'll be wearing a snow leopard print scarf..; )
Come as you are and enjoy a calm, supportive space where you can exhale, be seen, and connect with others who understand.
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Stop Negative thinking and Over-thinking and Feel More Positive
How do we recover from having had a toxic or narcissistic ex?
How do we move on from the past, especially something as traumatic as a divorce or breakup?
How do we avoid anxiety and depression?
How do we have more self esteem?
In this meeting, you will learn the mental health secrets to help you
quickly get over the past and heal your mind.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.
How to Move on From the Past and Feel Happy
In this local meeting, you will discover knowledge that you can use to get over the past.
The key to improving your personal motivation, self-confidence, and happiness is to get over your painful memories.
When you become free of your past, you will be free from stress, anger, anxiety and depression. Studies show that negative emotions can affect your health. By being free of negative emotions, believe it or not, you will most likely even look younger, feel more energetic, and become healthier!
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is brought to you by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.
In-Person Event: The Answers to Depression & Anxiety
This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them.
Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance".
Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you.
The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life.
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.
In-Person Event: The Answers to Depression & Anxiety
This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them.
Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance".
Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you.
The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life.
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.
Want to Truly Heal from Emotional Trauma?
Why are we unhappy? Where does emotional pain come from? Studies show that people who suffer from long-term emotional pain have painful experiences in their lives that were never fully resolved in their mind. In other words, there were issues in the past that were not completely dealt with. This can include abuse in childhood, breakups, divorce, death of a loved one, to name a few.
How do you know whether you have gotten over something painful? Here is an easy test: Do you still have attention on what had happened to you? For instance, do you still find yourself thinking about something painful that you went through? If you are, then you are not over it. In fact, in severe cases, people find themselves playing a "tape" in their mind over and over again.
So how do you heal from your past? How do you stop the "tape" playing in your mind? In this meeting, you will learn a technique to help you with that.
Come join us! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.
The Power of the Subconscious Mind - Free Lecture
**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!**
Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way.
You’ll gain insights into:
✅ The true definition of the subconscious
✅ How it generates unwanted emotions
✅ Its real purpose and function
✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you
And the most important topic:
**How do you take control of your subconscious!**
But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time.
📅 Reserve your spot now!
Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up.
Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215
Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation
Free in-person event: Take Control of Your Mental Health
It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself.
Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went?
Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence?
Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.




















