Bridge Clubs San Francisco

Three Books, Zero Pressure: Book Club Kickoff

This is the first meeting for this book club. I have chosen the following three books as they are popular, notorious classics across completely different genres, and most people would've read (or at least heard of) them! > **Please note:** You do **not** need to read all three books! Just having read (or being familiar with) **any one** of these books is more than enough to join the conversation. Here is our inaugural trio: * **[The Alchemist](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18144590-the-alchemist)** by Paulo Coelho * **[The Great Gatsby](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18401910-the-great-gatsby)** by F. Scott Fitzgerald * **[Neuromancer](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6088007-neuromancer)** by William Gibson

SF Euchre: 1st Tuesdays @ Rudi's

Hey Gang! Come join us for **SF EUCHRE** twice a month on the **1st & 3rd Tuesdays** at **Rudi's Sports Bar**! Rudi's is located near the corner of 16th Street & Valencia just a short walk from the 16th Street Mission BART Station and several MUNI lines. Happy Hour is from 4-6pm. [https://www.rudissf.com/](https://www.rudissf.com/) **RSVP 'Yes' to let us know you're coming!** Hope to see you there! Feel free to ping with any questions! **Links to all our Socials:** [https://linktr.ee/sfoaklandeuchre](https://linktr.ee/sfoaklandeuchre)

August Book Club

Townsend Toastmasters open club meeting

***Due to the coronavirus concerns we are hosting our meetings VIRTUALLY via a Zoom video conference until further notice.*** We are an open Toastmasters club that provides a warm, welcoming environment to improve your speaking skills. We have members from several companies around the area and everyone is welcome to join us. As a guest, if you feel like it, you are welcome to participate in our Table Topics™ segment, and give a short impromptu 2-minute response to a random question or topic. You can find out more about Townsend Toastmasters at https://www.townsendtoastmasters.com/ Request a free visit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc322r0S0LooI4mizx4sAGUs1tlTjoc2ZXimTKr-OnbM95T5g/viewform

Tough Guy Book Club - San Francisco CA

Join us for the San Francisco Chapter of Tough Guy Book Club. You can find out this month's book here [https://toughguybookclub.com/books](https://toughguybookclub.com/books?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcTVleWRsd0ZYSWdqZXV4QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5aL8E3xpn05czDIaY5kEiHH3oABs4hICFLOrNXUsW-0gY5HePBTW1ni0SYzw_aem_qNxAzG9ij-sVr5-Rf8Uw3Q) If you have the chance, try to pick up the book and read a couple of pages before the night. If you haven’t, come anyway, no one gives a damn. We are not your boss. If you got one, make sure to bring your copy of the books down, it’ll help you talk about bits of it, we suggest underlining stuff that sticks out to you as important. Also like all months, we will be announcing next month’s book at the meeting and handing them out to those of you who were wise enough to pre-order last month. See you there. Want to know more about Tough Guy Book Club? Read this - [http://toughguybookclub.com/about-us](http://toughguybookclub.com/about-us?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcTVleWRsd0ZYSWdqZXV4QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5QrDxxQmsaiuIfgbomTP4b6948UogKCm9U4Dudq5-VU_8aUx5RnTiUjO_R1Q_aem_n5AIic3b6NMTZ5TUJGTLkw)

OAKLAND Euchre: 2nd Thursdays @ Mad Oak Bar

Hey Gang! Come join us for **OAKLAND EUCHRE** twice a month on the **2nd & 4th Thursdays** at **Mad Oak Bar**! [http://www.madoakbar.com/](http://www.madoakbar.com/?fbclid=IwAR3d6HvYUXDjEqewrV6TML9RxLkyMa6R7-LenWBxO6o-hoHhzwW-_ATD9nk) Mad Oak Bar is located on 12th Street just a 10 minute walk from either the Lake Merritt or 12th Street/Oakland City Center BART stations. Happy Hour until 6pm. Food Menu: [Grub & Drinks](https://madoakbar.com/oakland-mad-oak-bar-n-yard-drinks-and-grub) **RSVP 'Yes' to let us know you're coming!** Hope to see you there! Feel free to ping with any questions! Club Socials [https://linktr.ee/sfoaklandeuchre](https://linktr.ee/sfoaklandeuchre)

Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner

For our August 21st book club, we have chosen *Cleat Cute* by Meryl Wilsner: Lace up your cleats! Our next Sapphic Book Club pick is *Cleat Cute*, a funny, steamy romance filled with fierce competition, undeniable attraction, and irresistible chemistry. Grace Henderson has spent the last decade as a star on the U.S. Women's National Team, but when an injury sidelines her, rising rookie Phoebe Matthews steps into the spotlight. Phoebe is everything Grace isn't; playful, outgoing, and completely unafraid to enjoy the game. What starts as a rivalry quickly turns into a teammates-with-benefits arrangement that neither of them can seem to resist. As the World Cup draws closer, Grace fights to earn her place back on the roster while Phoebe navigates her rookie season. A series of hilarious misunderstandings leaves them seeing their relationship in very different ways, forcing them to decide if they're willing to risk their hearts while chasing the biggest dream of their careers. Whether you're a soccer fan or simply love a romance with humor, heart, and unforgettable chemistry, *Cleat Cute* is a book you won't want to miss. And don't forget, you can always stop by the store to grab your copy of *Cleat Cute* at Pride & Petals. Make sure to save your spot here, we have limited space: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sapphic-romance-book-club-tickets-1994375598101?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sapphic-romance-book-club-tickets-1994375598101?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)

Southern Marin Toastmasters, Club 1441, Corte Madera, CA

**Southern Marin Toastmasters, Club 1441** **is a friendly, fun, and supportive club** to help build your confidence and improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Become a more confident and competent speaker and leader as you grow your skills with us. **We meet in-person every Wednesday from 7pm – 8:45pm at the Corte Madera Town Center Community Room, 770 Tamalpais Drive, 2nd Floor Rm 201, Corte Madera, CA 94925**. (Across from Philz Coffee) For more information, please visit our website: [https://1441.toastmastersclubs.org](https://1441.toastmastersclubs.org/) All members and guests have the opportunity to participate in a “Table Topics" session, the extemporaneous/impromptu speaking portion of the meeting where you have a short predetermined time to reply to a themed question. No preparation needed to visit our meetings. *We invite you to come to (3) three complimentary meetings* to learn more about how you can grow your speaking and leadership skills with us. Currently our club is at capacity, after 3 (three) complimentary visits you will be added to our waitlist. We look forward to having you join us soon! Southern Marin Toastmasters, Club 1441

Alameda Tongue Twisters, a Toastmasters Club

Every Tuesday we meet! Do you want to level up your public speaking? Maybe you’re working on job skills, running a meeting, or feeling comfortable talking to groups. Maybe you just want something to do on Tuesdays! We are a safe and welcoming place to explore your skills. There is no fee until you decide to become a full member, and you can be a guest as many times as you want. Come check us out and see if it’s right for you. We'd love to meet ya. :)

DC415

This group was created to bring together people who share a passion for cybersecurity and a curiosity about how things work. The goal is simple — to connect with other humans who enjoy meaningful, inspiring, and sometimes unexpected security conversations more than just once a year. Many of us have returned from security conferences feeling both inspired and overwhelmed — full of new ideas and projects to explore, only to have life pull us in other directions. Maybe a demanding client, a new sprint, or even a new baby shifted priorities away from that funny blinky badge project sitting on a shelf. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This meetup offers a space for like-minded individuals to gather once a month, share what’s captured their attention, discuss recent exploits or discoveries, and showcase projects born from curiosity or necessity. Whether it’s a half-finished experiment, a new idea sparked by a problem, or something ready for collaboration, this is a place to share and grow together. Most of all, this group encourages rediscovering that spark of curiosity — dusting off those badges, boards, and brainstorms — and diving once again into the spirit of exploration that brought us all here.

Weekly Chess Meetup in SF ♟️ | All Levels | Free Entry

♟️ **ChessBar Tournament – Play Chess, Meet People, Enjoy the Vibe** 🍻 Join us for a **fun and social chess tournament in a bar**! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, **everyone is welcome**. *** ### 🧠 How it works * Multiple rounds against players of your level * Pairings and results managed through the ChessBar app * Friendly, relaxed atmosphere — no pressure *** ### 🍻 What to expect * Great games * Good drinks * A chance to meet fellow chess players *** ### 🏆 Bonus Earn points at every event and climb the rankings. Top players qualify for city, national, and international finals. *** ### 📍 Practical info * Free to join * Just download the ChessBar app and register (**[www.onelink.to/chessbar5](http://www.onelink.to/chessbar5))** * Grab a drink and enjoy the games *** Come for the chess, stay for the vibe ♟️🍻 **See you there!**

Bay Area Singles Relational Lab - Facilitated Connection Experience

# Tired of dating apps culture and surface-level? This is different. And people often leave surprised by how quickly strangers can feel human, warm, honest, and real again. Free to RSVP, 👉 $59 to confirm your spot [https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/stayconnected](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join) Relational Labs is a guided connection experience for singles who want more honest, playful, emotionally intelligent interaction — without performance, pressure, or endless small talk. This is not speed dating. Not networking. Not “pitch yourself to strangers.” It’s a facilitated relational container rooted in psychology, emotional intelligence, attachment work, social dynamics, nervous system awareness, and real-world human connection — made practical enough that you can actually live it instead of reading another 50 books about it. ## What happens • A 2-hour guided online relational experience • Real-time connection exercises designed to create authentic interaction • A format that adapts in real time to whoever is present • Optional participant-led in-person continuation afterward • WhatsApp connection thread after the session ## This may be for you if: • You’re tired of shallow or repetitive social spaces • You want deeper connection without forced intimacy • You enjoy personal growth, psychology, communication, or relational work • You’re open to meeting people in a more intentional way ## Important This experience runs with whoever is present and takes its own shape each time. Sometimes expansive. Sometimes intimate. Both are the real thing.