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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 😊

**This event has been rescheduled from 12:00pm to 10:00 due to possible rainy weather** Join me for a chill sketch session at Kere Kere Gardens. We’ll be meeting beside Cook’s Cottage at **10:00am** before finding a suitable place to sit on the lawn. What to bring: \- Art materials\. \- Weather appropriate gear\. \- A picnic rug/towel to sit on\. See you then :)

❌THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED❌ QV is hosting a free outdoor cinema, Lets go watch some movies! 😄🍿 Tonight’s movie is - Barbie 💖 What to bring? - a picnic blanket or camp chair - your sketchbook if you feel like sketching - snacks! ⚠️ Please do not attend if you are sick ⚠️

Come join us for a day of boating shenadigans for those new through to experienced followed by brunch at Fairfield Boathouse! Then head over to Smith Street for the Midsummer Street Party! 
BOAT HIRE:
There are many different small boats for hire, including:
• row boats,
• touring kayaks,
• Canadian canoes, and
• stand-up paddle boards. 
You can hire a craft solo, pair up, or as a group. 
Note: Life vest deposits are refundable $20 deposit per craft. ID is required for Canadian canoes and touring kayaks. Boathouse for brunch/lunch or nibbles. 
NOT BIG ON BOATING?
If you're not eager to boat but still want to enjoy a lovely day out, feel free to come grab a bite and socialise while watching some of us attempt to row! 
Feel free to contact me on 0401 576 075 How do I get there??? If you are not driving down, then catch a train to the nearby Fairfield Station. A short 10-15min walk 
BE PREPARED BY:
1. Arranging your transport
2. Checking the weather forecast
3. Bringing sun protection; sunscreen, hat, etc.

RSVP’s / START TIME:
Plans change, but please keep your RSVP up to date to allow others the chance to attend. Aim to arrive 15 minutes before the start time & let me know if you’re running late. 
NOTIFICATIONS:
All notifications will come via the Meetup app. Ensure you have enabled alerts & check the app in the lead up to an event. Notifications may include; comments, instructions & cancellations.

The 5th edition of Victoria's Pride Street Party will be back and this time, teaming up with UBQ to bring you an exclusive FREE speed friending event to match, connect, meet and network with people before the street party. Event is FREE. Register your interest. I AM BACK to host with a few other volunteers to greet you. Register here: [Register here ](https://www.trybooking.com/DICST) Speed friending is a new and exclusive event and a new twist on speed dating but we are NOT a dating group. This is a way to meet the right people. A way to CONNECT to then go and check out the street party together and hang out for the day to really cement those deep connections. There will be 3 rounds. Doors open 11:30am speed friending starts at 12pm with 3 rounds of connection. **First time to an event:** \- This is alot of people's first time attending but have a range of people to help you meet\, get comfortable and move around the venue\. \- Feel nervous\, this is the perfect and structured way to meet and connect with like minded people **Don't know anyone:** \- Most people attending do not know each other either\. However\, after 3 rounds of connecting\, you’ll be sure to make at least one friend\. **Will be clique and stand in corner on my own** \- NOT at this event\! Everyone is there to meet and speed friend \- You'll be too busy connecting and meeting and mingling to be on your phone \- Throughout event\, you will move and mix to connect with 3 rounds **Food:** \- Can be purchased at venue throughout the day **Venue:** UBQ, 97 Smith st Collingwood, upstairs **How to get there:** \- Most road and streets around will be closed\, be to check your local public transport \- Venue is upstairs

Hi all, Welcome to the February Paranormal Book club and our Australian Author inspired reading meet-up!! We are going to meet up at Time Out Cafe in Federation Square\. Once we have discussed our books\, we will walk down to the NGV to explore their latest exhibitions\. I'm particularly interested in the Women Photographer's exhibition\, but you may also like the Westwood \| Kawakubo Exhibition as well\, or you can just explore the main gallery which is free\. Here's a link to the [NGV](https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/), so you can see what is on and pre-book any tickets to the exhibitions. I would recommend any time after 12pm, for the exhibition bookings. The books for Sunday 8 February 2026 are: Within the Space of a Second by Elise Helliwell [Within the Space of a Second by Elise Helliwell | Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/231131590-within-the-space-of-a-second) A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan [A Forbidden Alchemy (The Artisan Trilogy, #1) by Stacey McEwan | Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/213660564-a-forbidden-alchemy) Graves Robbed, Heirlooms Returned by Ashley Capes [Graves Robbed, Heirlooms Returned (Reed Lavender #1) by Ashley Capes | Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48835570-graves-robbed-heirlooms-returned) If you would like to look at all the books that we have read so far, click [here](https://1drv.ms/x/s!Am2wjNpl1c1ijCNvt-hrWM8gPaem?e=riV48x). Finally, if you can't make it, please change your RSVP to a NO. This is super important, because I will have booked a table based on our usual numbers. Happy reading until then!! 🤓

If you’d enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon wandering through beautiful spaces, sharing thoughtful conversation, and ending the day over a lovely dinner — you’re warmly invited to join us. This is a women-only gathering designed to make connection feel **easy, unforced, and nourishing**, with art, movement, and shared experience doing the heavy lifting. ### Meet time & place **4:00pm – Meet inside the NGV, Great Hall** Please enter the **NGV (180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne)** and walk through **Federation Court**. We’ll meet in the **Great Hall**. (This meeting spot is easy to find once inside — see map/photo in the event images.) ### Gallery wander + conversation **4:00pm – 5:00pm** We’ll spend the afternoon **wandering a limited area of the NGV together**, moving at an easy pace and allowing conversations to unfold naturally as we explore. This is a relaxed, unstructured wander — there’s no rush and no expectation to see everything. The gallery provides a beautiful backdrop for: * Gentle conversation * Reflections sparked by art and design * Easy connections without small talk pressure As with other **Good Conversations Club** events, you’re welcome to arrive exactly as you are. I’ll have **conversation prompts available** that you’re welcome to use if you’d like — or not at all. They’re simply there to support ease, connection, and meaningful conversation if you want them. ### Walk to dinner The NGV closes at **5:00pm**, so we’ll meet out front, then take a **short walk (approx. 10 minutes)** together towards Flinders Street Station. ### Dinner **5:30pm – 7:00pm** **Chocolate Buddha** (very close to Flinders Street Station) Dinner is a chance to sit, slow down, and continue conversations over (shared?) food. You’re welcome to join for the gallery wander only, or both — dinner is optional but encouraged. ### Who this event is for This is a **women-only** event for those who are: * Young at heart and open-minded * Interested in art, culture, and meaningful conversation * Comfortable in mixed-age groups * Looking for connection without pressure or performance There’s no strict age range — you’ll likely meet women across different life stages who value presence, curiosity, and good conversation. (In general, ages of people attending our events have been around 25-50 years) ### Important notes * Entry to the NGV is free * Dinner is pay-your-own * Please arrive on time so we can begin together * Comfortable shoes recommended for walking This event is about **shared experience first**, followed by **nourishing conversation** — in beautiful surroundings, with ease.

Join us for a friendly and relaxed English meetup in South Melbourne! This gathering is perfect for anyone who wants to practise English, meet new friends, and feel part of a welcoming community. Whether you’re an international student, new to Melbourne, or simply looking to connect with others, you’ll find a supportive space to learn and grow. Each week, we run **two simple sessions**: **Daily English**, where you learn useful everyday vocabulary, and **Learning English from the Bible**, where we explore short passages in clear, beginner-friendly English. You’ll also meet people from different cultures and enjoy meaningful conversations in a warm, inclusive environment. Come along, make new friends, and enjoy learning English in a place where everyone is welcome. We’d love to meet you!

🥒🎾 **Social Pickleball - All Levels Welcome!** 🥒🎾 **📢 [Instagram: @rmit_pickleball](https://www.instagram.com/rmit_pickleball/)** **🏓 Paddles and balls provided! Beginner friendly - simply show up and we’ll teach you the basics 🎾** Grab a paddle, play pickleball, and meet new people! **👥 Who is it for?** * Members of public and RMIT students * Complete beginners * Intermediate players * Advanced players (up to DUPR 4.5 expected) **✅ How to join?** 1. **Become a club member** [at the RMIT Store](https://store.rmit.edu.au/pages/club/pickleball) (one-off payment) 2. **RSVP** on Meetup to join the session 3. When marked as **“Going”**, pay for the session: **\- Payment link** is in the **comment section below** (posted 1-3 days before) \- Use your RMIT Store account with a club membership \(from step 1\) 4. Can’t attend? Update your RSVP to “Not Going” **⏳ Priority on waitlist** 1. Clear Meetup profile with name and photo 2. RMIT students 3. Regular attendees **📆 On the day** * New players, please **introduce yourself to the host** * New players wanting a **rules intro**, please arrive on-time and ask a host * Have your **emailed ticket receipt ready** \- it will be checked on the day **🔄 Cancellations and Refunds** * No refunds for change of mind, non-attendance, or no-shows * Refunds only if the event is cancelled (weather or court availability) * Credit for a later session may be offered by agreement in case of event cancellation * Pay only when we share the payment link in Meetup - using old links is at your own risk Whether you are new to pickleball or a regular player, this is a great way to get some games in and connect with the community. Come solo or bring a friend - everyone is welcome! **👉 Spots are limited, so RSVP early! 👈**

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! Winter Note: If the weather is bad I'll cancel the event by 3:00 p.m. that day.

12;45-3:45 in Conference Room A, 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! Winter Note: If the weather is bad and I have to cancel the Meetup, i will issue the cancellation not later than 10:00 a.m. of that day.

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.

12:45-3:45 in the Meeting Room on the library lowest 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! Winter Note: If the weather is bad and I have to cancel the Meetup, i will issue the cancellation not later than 3 p.m. of that day.

12:45-3:45 in the Meeting Room on the library lowest 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! Winter Note: If the weather is bad and I have to cancel the Meetup, i will issue the cancellation not later than 3 p.m. of that day.

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

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! Winter Note: If the weather is bad and I have to cancel the Meetup, i will issue the cancellation not later than 3 p.m. of that day.