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Join us for our last event of 2025! We will he walk mostly along Orchard Road so that you can take snaps of the decorations and light displays, explore parts of Emerald Hill, and get a birds eye view of the district from a free secret location. At the same time its an opportunity to meet new people and chat about Life, the Universe and Everything, or just walk in silence as you wish :) Of course, we will end with a meal, and more chatting, for those who are hungry in body and mind. **Meetup Time:** 5.30 pm -- Introductions and Orientation. **Meetup point**: Plaza Singapura, outside Starbucks at Level 1 (Dhoby Ghaut MRT) **Walk Start Time:** 5.45 pm **Late comers:** Catch up using the Live Locator on our Telegram Channel\* (see below) **Attire:** Dress for comfort and walking. **To bring:** A full water bottle to rehydrate and a cap (in case of drizzle). **In case of rain,** the event might start later or be postponed. Please check the comments section/Telegram channel on day of the event. **Total walking distance:** about 2.5 km **Total walking time:** about 2 hrs **Route:** We will start from Plaza Singapura, go towards Somerset, explore Emerald Hill, then back to Orchard Road and towards Wisma Atria. **End Point:** Wisma Atria **Optional Post-Walk Dinner and Chat:** Wisma Atria Foodcourt. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **\*Telegram Channel:** Join [Walk, Chat, Explore SG](https://t.me/+rIuiiEM9j6oyNzI1) https://t.me/+rIuiiEM9j6oyNzI1 **for updates.** **Please NOTE:** Due to the number of participants and ongoing activity, the guide ***will not be able to respond to individual messages once the event starts.*** Late comers should catch up using the Live locator **OR** through chats with other members on the Telegram group. See tentative route above. You need to install the Telegram app to use the channel. One advantage of the Telegram app is that you can maintain privacy by masking your phone number (option under settings) and only displaying your username in the group. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

🤩 Let's do an easy walk together at Bedok Reservoir Park Date: Dec 27, 2025 (Sat) **Length and time:** <2hrs **Difficulty rating:** Easy **Transport:** By Bus: 28 or 67 from Bedok MRT station / 69 from Tampines or Bedok Interchange By MRT: Bedok Reservoir MRT Station (Downtown Line) **Where to Meet?:** Station Control at Bedok Reservoir MRT Station **Time to Meet?:** 8.30am **More about the Walk:** * A converted sand quarry, the park surrounds the 88-hectare Bedok Reservoir. An easy walk around the park's 4.3km track * Enjoy the reservoir view, watching people kayaking or fishing * After the walk, one can opt for Bedok Food centre or nearby coffeeshops for some light lunch. **Drinks:** * Bring drinks to stay hydrated during the walk. **Note:** Any changes due to the weather conditions will be communicated to this group. Join this telegram group Sun. Trail. Walk Dec 27 to connect on that day. https://t.me/+t-9FMyI6V6U2MzM1 This chat will be closed after the walk **Disclaimer:** This is not a guided tour. But it is a great way to meet new people, explore the east side of Singapore, and have some conversations with wonderful people coming from all around Singapore.

### Join us at the Secular Assembly! Secular Assembly by Humanist Society Singapore is a monthly gathering of humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics and other like-minded people.This month's Assembly is held in collaboration with Harmony in Diversity Gallery (HDG). Before the Assembly, there will be a optional 45mins tour of HDG. Registration is required, please do so at our website event page. https://humanist.org.sg/events/secular-assembly-27dec25/ ## Schedule of Assembly on 27 Dec 2025 (Sat) * 10:00-10:45am: optional HDG gallery tour. Please arrive 10mins early to find your way to the gallery, instructions below. * 10:30-11:00am: we invite participants not attending the HDG gallery tour to bring their books to our open library / book exchange outside the seminar room and mingle. * 11:00am – 12:30pm: Assembly session. Please arrive early for registration * 12:30pm: End of Assembly, optional lunch (out of pocket) at Lau Pa Sat. Follow our Telegram channel to see what we sit. ### Topic/speaker of the month: Topic of the month: Embracing Your Protagonism As the year draws to a close, communities around the world turn to story, symbolism, and shared traditions to make sense of the year gone by. For freethinkers and the non-religious, the Winter Solstice and secular Christmas season offer a meaningful moment to gather, reflect, and reconnect. At this December Secular Assembly, we explore how narratives—ancient, modern, festive, or personal—shape the way we see ourselves and our place in a complex world. In a warm and welcoming community setting, we celebrate the light returning after the longest night, and the human capacity to create meaning through reason, compassion, and imagination. In Embracing Your Protagonism, Melvin Lim, President of the Society, invites us to consider: if life were a game, what kind of lead character would you be? Drawing on storytelling traditions, year-end mythologies, and even lessons from narrative games, Melvin will guide us through practical ways to understand our strengths, “buffs,” and “debuffs,” and how to take intentional steps toward becoming the protagonist in our own stories. Join us for an uplifting morning of reflection, music, and humanistic community as we close the year together and look ahead with renewed agency and purpose. #### Assembly brief During the Secular Assembly, there will be: short sing alongs, a short talk, sharing of personal stories, moments for reflection and gratitude, and more. Light refreshments (packet drinks) will be provided. Assembly will start on time, please arrive 10-15mins early. **\*\*Collaboration with Harmony in Diversity Gallery (HDG)\*\*** The Harmony in Diversity Gallery (HDG) was developed by the Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with community partners and organisations like the Inter-Religious Organisation (IRO). The Gallery aims to promote an appreciation of Singapore’s rich religious diversity. It hopes this will foster a spirit of give and take, mutual respect and understanding, necessary to nurture and strengthen the religious peace and harmony we enjoy today.

**Faith, Fellowship and Festive Lights with Hearts United!** Celebrate this **Christmas** season with a peaceful and festive **walk** through three **beautiful** **Catholic** **city churches** in Singapore. Along the way, we’ll admire Christmas decorations, light displays and quiet prayer corners with plenty of time to **chat and connect** naturally. We’ll end the night at the **Christmas Fiesta** at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, where you can enjoy free food, drinks and **warm** **Catholic community vibes**. Whether you’re hoping to meet new friends or simply want a faith-centred way to spend Boxing Day, this walk is open to **Singapore Catholic Singles aged 30–45** seeking a wholesome and meaningful way to celebrate Christmas! **Route** 📍 Meet at 7pm at the lawn at CHIJMES ⛪ St. Joseph’s Church (Victoria Street) ⛪ Church of Saints Peter & Paul ⛪ Cathedral of the Good Shepherd 🎄 Christmas Fiesta **Support the Cathedral’s Evangelisation Efforts** The Christmas Fiesta is offered freely to all, and your generosity helps make it possible. You may support the mission by contributing to the Cathedral’s Evangelisation Fund (EF), which sustains outreach initiatives throughout the year. Official webpage: https://cathedral.catholic.sg/christmas-fiesta-2025 **Fun Fact about our Meeting Spot!** CHIJMES (Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus) has strong Catholic roots; it began as a French Catholic convent and school in Singapore in the 1850s, established by nuns for education and charity, featuring a beautiful Gothic chapel (now CHIJMES Hall) that served the community for decades before being redeveloped into a popular dining and entertainment complex while preserving its historical and spiritual significance.

**About the experience: 🍃༄** Winding things down in December creates the perfect rhythm to immerse yourself in nature. This practice of **natural embodiment** **is a not a hike nor is it meant to be therapy** \- it is a slow\, reflective\, and embodied practice\. During the session, we move at an unhurried pace and pause often. Through nature-inspired invitations, such as listening to the sand, holding a natural object, or resting in stillness — we allow nature to meet us where we are, without trying to fix or force anything. This practice draws on somatic awareness, gentle attention, and non-linear exploration. Experiences may feel calming, emotional, grounding, or quietly insightful — each person’s experience will be different. There is no expectation to perform, share, or achieve anything. You are welcome to arrive exactly as you are. This session is open to anyone who feels drawn to slow down and listen — to themselves, to nature, and to what emerges in the space between. 🌳 **Date:** Saturday, 27 December 2025 **Time:** 5.30pm-7:00pm **Location:** Starbucks - Parkland Green, East Coast Park **Registration:** Through [meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) or Eventbrite **On donations:** A recommended donation of $20 has been established for this event. Learning from past events, it was suggested that a flat fee was given so that things are simpler, so here I am trying that! **Socials:** [https://www.instagram.com/terence.with.nature/](https://www.instagram.com/terence.with.nature/) [https://www.youtube.com/@OnThePaths](https://www.youtube.com/@OnThePaths) Feel free to look at my posts - it will give you more information on my approach :) My youtube channel is also available if you wish to hear my rambles. **Things to bring:** \- Water Bottle \- Comfortable clothes for the forest \- Sun protections \(hat\, sunscreen\, etc\.\) \- Repellents \(optional\) \- Umbrella/Poncho \(optional\) \- Small snack \(optional\) **About me:** My dream is to reignite our connection with nature and bring us city folk closer to nature and ourselves! In my previous work, I partnered with horses and nature to conduct experiential sessions. My certifications are a unique blend of having a social work degree, Equine Assisted Learning and Coaching certifications, and various experiential courses in natural spaces around the world. Okay, that's all I'll write about myself :p **Q&A:** Where do we meet? * We'll start at 5.30pm and meet meet around Starbucks in Parkland Green. I should be standing there awkwardly, probably in blue track pants. Is this Forest Therapy? * It can be, if that is what the experience means to you. I do not claim to facilitate Forest Therapy as that is not my training or intention. This is purely my own craft and passion, led by my heart and expertise. Therapy puts power outside you - but I believe that power, and nature, resides in you. Is this religious? * I come without religious leanings. However, you are free to integrate religion into your experience! I often find these experiences step between the physical and spiritual realm, and that can exist outside of religion. What if it rains? * If it rains, it depends what you want to do. If you need shelter, we will go to a suitable spot. If you want to dance in the rain, I'm sure the rain will only welcome you :)

Join us for an exciting franchising exploration session to explore the **Louise Candle franchise opportunity**! Louise Candle is a **Singapore-based, eco-conscious brand** creating natural, hand-poured candles that are paraffin-free and crafted with premium ingredients. With growing demand for sustainable and wellness-inspired products, we are now opening opportunities for passionate entrepreneurs to be part of our journey. At this session, you will: ✨ Learn about the **Louise Candle brand story** and values ✨ Understand the **franchise model** ✨ Explore marketing and business support provided to franchisees Whether you’re a business enthusiast, investor, or simply love artisanal candles, this is your chance to discover how you can light the way with **Louise Candle**.

🥾 Backpack Endurance Hike – Consistency Steps Training!!! Route: Hillview MRT EXIT A ➝ Dairy Farm Nature Park ➝ Bukit Timah Summit ➝ 2-3 Staircase Loops ➝ Beauty World Shopping Centre for lunch. **Date: 28th December 2025 (Sun)** **Meeting Time: 8 am** **Meeting point: Hillview MRT Exit A** **Your Leader in Fitness: Gary** Join us for a practical endurance training session designed to build back strength, overall stamina, and backpack carrying efficiency, perfect for those preparing for long-distance hikes and treks. We will tackle a mix of trail and stair climbs to simulate the kind of effort and strain experienced during multi-day hikes. This session focuses on consistency, not speed, ideal for beginners and experienced hikers alike who want to train smart. 🧳 What to Bring: * Backpack (with at least 5-7kg weight to simulate real conditions) * Minimum 1.5L of water * Light snacks or energy bars * Towel/small cloth * Rain gear or poncho (weather dependent) * Proper hiking shoes * Sunscreen and cap * EZ-Link card / small cash for lunch Note: Train smart. This is not a race. The goal is to develop strength and endurance through consistent effort and mindful pacing. Let’s gear up and get trail-ready! 💪 Bad weather contingency plan: * Waterproof your belongings and bring rain gear (rain cover, jacket, poncho, or umbrella). Please read this #1 - This is a number-controlled event. Please come only if you are on the attending list. #2 - We will move out at 8.05am sharp. We are not able to wait for late comers. #3 - As this is a limited number event, please check your calendar and make sure you can come before you RSVP. Do not change your attendance at the last minute and deny someone else who genuinely wishes to come.