Bridge Clubs New York

Brooklyn Bridge Date Walk (aka Singles Sunset Stroll) 20s, 30s, 40s

**\*GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brooklyn-bridge-singles-sunset-date-walk-tickets-1996371438714](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brooklyn-bridge-singles-sunset-date-walk-tickets-1996371438714) (\*Limited # of women save $5 by using promo code "5" at checkout. Multiple groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion of the total members attending. Space is extremely limited as this event sells out every time.) Join fun and friendly singles for a sunset stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge. Our "Date Walks" are very casual and non-awkward way to meet others. Your host will be there to make introductions and will have everyone rotate, asking the men and women to switch so everyone gets a chance to talk with everyone. We will first meet at a Starbucks where you can grab a drink for your walk. Then we'll walk a 1.5-2 mile stretch to the Brooklyn Bridge Park to NYC. We will also hang afterwards in a nearby area. FAQs: **How many will attend?** We limit the # of attendees to 30 so that everyone has enough time to get to know each other. **What are the ages?** We'll have a good mix of ages and everyone usually finds others in their age group. **What if rains?** We will email attendees a new date. **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 90% come on their own. **How much?** $15-$25 depending upon when you get ticket and # of spots left. For more fun events follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)

October 2026 Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures

LET'S GO - THE EXPLORERS CLUB PRIVATE GROUP TOUR

# 🧭 **LET’S GO — The Explorers Club Private Group Tour** ## **A Rare Visit Inside One of New York’s Most Fascinating Private Clubs** 🗓 **Thursday\, October 1 \| 11:00 AM** 📍 **The Explorers Club** 46 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 👥 **Limited Group Event** *** ## ✨ **THE EVENT** Join us for a very special private group visit to **The Explorers Club**, one of New York City’s most extraordinary and rarely visited institutions. Founded in New York City in **1904**, The Explorers Club is a world-renowned multidisciplinary society dedicated to field research, scientific exploration, and the spirit of discovery. Its members have been connected to some of the greatest achievements in exploration — from polar expeditions and deep-sea exploration to mountain summits, space travel, scientific research, and conservation. This will be a guided visit inside the Club’s historic Upper East Side headquarters at **46 East 70th Street**, a remarkable building filled with exploration history, rare artifacts, books, maps, photographs, and stories from around the world. *** ## 🏛️ **WHAT WE WILL EXPERIENCE** During our docent-led tour, we will learn about the Club’s remarkable legacy and explore the history, collections, and atmosphere of this unique private institution. The Explorers Club has long served as a meeting place for explorers, scientists, researchers, and adventurers. Its headquarters houses research collections, archives, books, maps, films, and artifacts connected to the history of exploration. This is not a typical museum visit — it is a rare opportunity to step inside a private landmark institution devoted to discovery, adventure, science, and the human drive to explore the unknown. *** ## 🌍 **WHY THIS IS SPECIAL** The Explorers Club is associated with legendary achievements in exploration, including major “firsts” connected to the North Pole, South Pole, Mount Everest, the deepest point of the ocean, and even the moon. For our group, this visit offers a fascinating blend of: • History • Science • Adventure • Architecture • Rare collections • Storytelling • Old New York private club atmosphere This is exactly the kind of special-access experience that makes our Social Club unique. *** ## 💵 **COST** **$25 per person** This includes the guided private group tour. Payment will be made through the Meetup event page via PayPal or the Meetup app to reserve your spot. REFUNDS WILL ONLY BE MADE IF THE EVENT IS CANCELED. *** ## 🕚 **SCHEDULE** **10:45 AM** — Please arrive and meet outside / near the entrance **11:00 AM** — Private group tour begins **Approx. 12:00 PM** — Tour concludes Please arrive on time, as this is a private scheduled visit. *** ## 📍 **LOCATION** **The Explorers Club** 46 East 70th Street New York, NY 10021 Located on the Upper East Side, between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue. *** ## ⚠️ **IMPORTANT NOTES** This is a private group visit, and space will be limited. Please RSVP “YES” only if you fully intend to attend. Because this is a specially arranged private tour, late cancellations or no-shows may affect membership status under our Social Club’s Rules & Regulations. *** ## 🌟 **FINAL NOTE** This is one of those rare New York experiences that most people never get to do. A private visit inside **The Explorers Club** offers a glimpse into a world of legendary expeditions, scientific discovery, historic collections, and the enduring human spirit of exploration. Join us for a truly memorable morning at one of New York City’s most fascinating hidden institutions.

Queer Book Club - The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden

Hey Everyone! **Welcome to Queer Book Club! We read books about, for and written by queer people! Follow us on Instagram @queer_book_club Our next meetup will be held on Tuesday October 13th at Young Ethel’s in Park Slope BK This month we will be reading The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden ** An exhilarating, twisted tale of desire, suspicion, and obsession between two women staying in the same house in the Dutch countryside during the summer of 1961—a powerful exploration of the legacy of WWII and the darker parts of our collective past. A house is a precious thing... It is 1961 and the rural Dutch province of Overijssel is quiet. Bomb craters have been filled, buildings reconstructed, and the war is truly over. Living alone in her late mother’s country home, Isabel knows her life is as it should be—led by routine and discipline. But all is upended when her brother Louis brings his graceless new girlfriend Eva, leaving her at Isabel’s doorstep as a guest, to stay for the season. Eva is Isabel’s antithesis: she sleeps late, walks loudly through the house, and touches things she shouldn’t. In response, Isabel develops a fury-fueled obsession, and when things start disappearing around the house—a spoon, a knife, a bowl—Isabel’s suspicions begin to spiral. In the sweltering peak of summer, Isabel’s paranoia gives way to infatuation—leading to a discovery that unravels all Isabel has ever known. The war might not be well and truly over after all, and neither Eva—nor the house in which they live—are what they seem. Mysterious, sophisticated, sensual, and infused with intrigue, atmosphere, and sex, The Safekeep is a brilliantly plotted and provocative debut novel you won’t soon forget. **At the end of the discussion we can vote on which book we read for next month so bring a queer suggestion. Make sure to support our amazing host bar, by buying drinks! They are so great to support us so we must do our part in return! We are a lovely accepting group of queers and allies, and all are welcome! Our book list is officially too long for meetup and will now live on this google doc! 


[Queer Book Club - Booklist ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-fm0thuCZrdC6FvW81I6eqO8X_uXLMuT48sxtjN8_ck/edit) 


See you next month!

Club Meeting @ 80 River

All are welcome to join us at our club meeting/happy hour, this time at 80 River. Come to the meeting to meet our trip leaders, ask questions and hear about what we’re planning for the Winter!

Manhattan Smutty Book Club - Choosing Her Alpha by Isoellen

The book for this month is **[Choosing Her Alpha by Isoellen](https://www.romance.io/books/683d894ffb3d3e0f67364a01/choosing-her-alpha-isoellen)**. The book is a little hard to find, here is a link: [https://readsonlinefree.com/isoellen/page,2,579164-choosing_her_alpha](https://readsonlinefree.com/isoellen/page,2,579164-choosing_her_alpha) Quick housekeeping note: Scammers have been using the name of Smutty Book Club and its organizers to invite people to for-profit events. **If you receive any solicitation for an event or receive communication outside of Meetup asking for money, then it is a scam.** Please let us know if you see anything suspicious. Fun housekeeping note: Our annual trip to the **Renaissance Festival** will be on **Saturday, September 26th**. See Meetup for details. Remember we leave early - we want to be on the first bus.... breakfast beers are waiting. **[Back to Choosing Her Alpha](https://www.romance.io/books/683d894ffb3d3e0f67364a01/choosing-her-alpha-isoellen)**[ - here's what the publisher says: ](https://www.romance.io/books/683d894ffb3d3e0f67364a01/choosing-her-alpha-isoellen) *. Sasha's situation has reached critical mass.* *. Her mother is dying, and her step-father Merrick is a jackal waiting to stake his claim the second she is legal. In her world, Sasha is promised a choice. But if Merrick gets his way she will be married before anyone can protest against it.* *. Desperate to secure the futures of herself and her workers, Sasha makes a dangerous gamble... She seeks out Constantine Kane, the most feared and respected man in the 12 Sectors.* *. Sasha has made her choice... Will it be one she lives to regret?* ***Warning: This dystopian romance explores 18+ themes including scenes of violence, sexual content and power exchange.*** Please join us at **Cornerstone Tavern**, 961 2nd Ave, New York, NY (51st and 2nd) for great conversation, laughs, and friendship. Look for our signs, and listen for the laughter. We are often in the back of Cornerstone behind the curtain, which is actually a different restaurant called the Stags Head. We start at 7pm, but feel free to come early before happy hour ends at 7. People usually start to drift in by 6:30pm.

Tuesday Cavendish Bridge & Backgammon Club

Join us for a Chouette or Match Night of Backgammon. 3 - 4 Player chouette game. Opening at 7:00pm & Chouette play start at 7:30pm. **RSVP** to be included in a 2 hour Chouette or 7 Point Matches. 1st & 2nd Place Prizes The Chouette's Last Game is 9:30pm - so it is a timed event On Tuesdays at Backgammon New York City BGNYC we are back to serving light snacks, wine, beer, tea, and coffee. Backgammon Sign-in & Boards on the 12th floor. We will close around 11:00 pm. Please bring your board if you have one (if you don't, we have a limited amount on hand). We also have a sister website https://www.meetup.com/manhattan-games-center/. We look forward to seeing you. Send Email to BGNYCusa@gmail.com for Any Questions. John B

Dinner Club Social: Make New Friends

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the New York Dinner Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over dinner. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated dinner venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

NYC Ages 21-40s Board Game Event

1. A $2 donation is appreciated to cover the Meetup fees and purchase of new games for the group. 2. Space is limited, but please feel free to come regardless of waitlist status. Tuesday Night 6PM-10PM upstairs at the Downtown Galway Hooker (galwayhookerbar.com) Pub (133 7th Ave South between Charles St. & 10th Street, West Village, NY) The Jameson Room. Happy Hour is extended for our group: $8 all drafts, $9 well drinks, and house wine. We encourage you to come as close to 6pm as you can, but showing up anytime between 6 and 8 PM is absolutely fine! We will bring a few different games each time but if you have a game you want to bring, please do! Feel free to bring friends. Please have $2 cash when you arrive - this helps cover the cost of the meetup.com fees and to buy new games. There will be a collection box near the stairs. The games we play can be found in the following link, but is not limited to it. Some of the attendees including myself bring games from our personal collections. [Board Games List](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UjLZfOQQ8Ngz-gwByJh5NC7nARtx1Pzwrnkr3BbY07s/edit?usp=sharing) No outside alcohol is allowed at this event. Please purchase from the bar. Space is limited, but don’t let the wait list status keep you from attending. Please feel free to come down and we guarantee you will have fun.

High Line & Hudson Yards Spring Walk (50 & Over Social Stroll)

**\*To Attend Get Tickets At:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/high-line-hudson-yards-walk-50-over-tickets-1976205130744](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/high-line-hudson-yards-walk-50-over-tickets-1976205130744) (\*Limited # save $5 by using discount code "5" at checkout. Multiple groups are co-organizing so don't go by the RSVP's Based on previous walks, we'll have around 20.) Kick off your Sunday on an invigorating, scenic, and a healthy outdoor walk at NYC's most beautiful locations. Join others in your own age group at our stroll through the High Line & Hudson Yards landscape. It is the perfect location for our popular 50 & Over Social Walk. Get some fresh air, some exercise, and meet some new people in your age range. Plus, enjoy the views, unique architecture & cutting-edge art that is all a part of the High Line and Hudson Yards. Our social walks are an extremely popular way to meet others. This event very casual and non-awkward + our host will help to make introductions. During the walk, you will randomly be paired with others in the beginning then rotate at designated times so that you get to meet everyone participating. Afterwards, you're welcome to hang out and exchange contact info with others. FAQs: **Where to meet?** Exact meeting location with host contact info will be sent to all paid attendees day of the event. **How many will attend?** We will have enough attendees so everyone has enough time to meet and get to know all attending. **What if rains?** We will email attendees a new date. **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 90% come on their own. **Ages?** 50s & Over. Gender balance is not guaranteed but we usually get a good mix. **How much?** $15-$25 depending upon when you get ticket and spots left. For more fun events follow: **[https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)**

Let’s go back to Solid State

'Starchitects of NYC's High Line: Architectural Gems of Chelsea' Webinar

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2000162612216](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2000162612216) Fifteen years ago, a disused freight rail line was turned into one of the most celebrated urban parks in the world, sparking a neighborhood transformation. How did New York's West Chelsea become a global architectural hotspot, attracting legendary designers like Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid? It’s time to explore the stunning architectural marvels that have sprung up around the High Line and completely redefined this once industrial neighborhood. Join [New York Adventure Club](https://www.nyadventureclub.com "https://www.nyadventureclub.com") as we discover how the visionary design of New York City's High Line, and arrival of surrounding global art galleries, transformed West Chelsea's industrial past into a world-class architectural showcase. Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide — this virtual journey into the neighborhood's architectural evolution will include: * The **historical background of the Meatpacking District and the High Line**, from its industrial origins to its revitalization * The **innovative park design of the High Line**, created by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, James Corner Field Operations, and Piet Oudolf * **Remarkable remodelings of pre-existing industrial buildings**, such as Diane von Furstenberg's headquarters and Chelsea Market * **Showstopping new designs by starchitects** like Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel, Norman Foster, Zaha Hadid, and Bjarke Ingels * **Highlights of Hudson Yards**, including an overview of its modern developments and the recently reopened Vessel Afterward, we'll have a **Q&A with Sylvia** — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged! Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have **access to the full replay for one week**! See you there, virtually! \*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar \*\*For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser \*\*\*A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week \*\*\*\*If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week, you can still [register for it on our website's active replay section](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/categories/virtual/Replay "https://www.nyadventureclub.com/categories/virtual/Replay")! **About Sylvia** Sylvia Laudien-Meo is a freelance Art Historian who works in and around the city in various capacities, specializing on Modern and Contemporary art, with a strong focus on Public Art. She teaches art history at Fairleigh Dickinson University and has been working as a museum educator at MoMA, the Guggenheim and the Jewish Museum for over many years, engaging visitors in conversation based, interactive art experiences of permanent collections and changing exhibitions. For the Municipal Art Society, UFT, Brandeis Univ., and private clients, she has been touring the city for over 20 years, exploring art and architecture, parks, neighborhoods and history. Working in various different capacities gives her a unique opportunity to make intriguing connections and weave together the complex perspectives that make out the tapestry of our fascinating city. SLM holds a Masters Degree in Art History (with minors in History and American Studies) from the Joh. Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, as well as a Tourism degree from the EST in Paris France. Disclaimer By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Photo Credit: Main - [Guille Sanchez](https://unsplash.com/@guillesanchez "https://unsplash.com/@guillesanchez") Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment