Canasta Sydney

CHESS TOURNAMENT (Esperanto House Chess Cup)

We are happy to announce the 5th chess tournament organized by Esperanto Federation of NSW. Everybody is welcome to participate it. 2:00pm - registration 2:30 - 4:30pm - playing in groups 4:30 - 5:00pm - coffee break 5:00 - 6:00pm - semifinal 6:00 - 7:00pm - final 7:00pm - after party 15min each player for game For more information, please call Dmitry (0449 660 006)

Enthusiastic Epping Toastmasters Club

At Enthusiastic Epping toastmasters we grow together! We provide safe, friendly and encouraging environment for our members to nurture their confidence, public speaking and leadership skills Keen to know more? Visit us at: **Epping Creative Centre; 26 Stanley Road, Epping, NSW 2121** https://enthusiasticepping.toastmastersclubs.org If you would like to visit us; please be there before 7:00 pm See you soon :)

Chess club at Esperanto House

If you want to make new friends, have fun and play chess in a stimulating environment, come join us every Wednesday at Esperanto House! There’s informal chess playing and socializing. Players of all levels are welcome. Looking forward to meet and welcome you to our club!

AYP Toastmasters

Do you want to improve your public speaking skills? Or maybe you just want to meet some nice people. AYP toastmasters is a perfect safe place to do both. Toastmasters is the perfect place to feel more confident and to feel safe to speak in public. We welcome people of all ages. We love to highlight authenticity, safety and fun! To the extent that we didn't even use AI to write this message!!! **Highlights.** **Table Topics**\- participants give a speech to a topic they hear on the spot\! **Prepared Speech**\- Participants prepare at home **Impromptu-** fun section, kind of half Table topics, and half prepared speech Meetup is one of the many ways by which people find our group, so expect to find more people than whatever number of attendees is listed on meetup.

Cigar Lounge at Rouge – Darling Harbour (Open Daily)

Rouge offers a refined rooftop setting in the heart of Darling Harbour for guests who appreciate premium cigars, quality drinks, and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere. Open daily from **5:00PM to Midnight**, our terrace provides an open-air environment overlooking Cockle Bay Wharf, with a dedicated space for cigar enthusiasts alongside a premium shisha experience. While the lounge is available every evening, Rouge also hosts a curated weekly program: • **Tuesday & Saturday** – Salsa from 8:00PM • **Wednesday** – Live Jazz from 7:30PM The venue transitions seamlessly from a relaxed early evening setting into a vibrant nightlife atmosphere as the night progresses. Guests can enjoy: • Harbour-facing rooftop terrace • Premium cigars available in venue • Shisha service • Private booth seating • Bottle service • Canapé options for group bookings Whether visiting individually or as part of a group, Rouge offers a distinctive harbourfront experience. For private areas and group bookings, advance reservations are recommended. 📍 Rouge Bar – Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour 🕔 Open daily \| 5:00PM – Midnight 📞 0488 388 288 📧 rougedarlingharbour@gmail.com

Balgowlah RSL Toastmasters

Come and join us to have fun and be a confident speaker! confirm here https://www.balgowlahrsltoastmasters.com.au/

Introduction to partner dance for gays & allies (5-week series)

**Introduction to Cuban social dance for queers.** **Curriculum:** **Wk1 Moving together** **Wk2 The dance positions** **Wk3 Turn patterns** **Wk4 Traveling steps** **Wk5 Putting it all together**

Join our French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, German, Arabic Meetup. Its Free !

I would like to invite you to join our language meetup on Tuesday from 6.30 pm till 9 pm. This is a very friendly group where we all mix around and have a chat. I have invited French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, German & Arabic speakers to attend. I would like to think that foreigners from other countries can also practice their English at the event. We will meet at Club York.(we will be on level 1) Located at 95-99 York St City. level 1. It is very close to Town Hall station. We will have a separate area for our group. Please come along if you can. Please click on our new facebook page. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/715443600343080](https://www.facebook.com/groups/715443600343080/) I look forward to seeing you. Simon, Rania, Oscar & or Fraser

Monopoly

Practice Languages, Make Friends & Sing Karaoke 💖

✨ Ready to meet new people, practice languages, and enjoy a fun night together? Welcome to Aloha Fridays 🌍 a social language exchange where people from all over the world come together to chat, connect, and make new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. The night starts with cozy conversations, language exchange, board games, and simple activities designed to break the ice and help everyone feel comfortable, whether you’re new in Sydney or just looking to expand your social circle. As the night goes on, the vibe naturally shifts ✨ The music turns up, the lights go down, and the space transforms into a dance floor for those who feel like staying and dancing. Get your Tickets: 🎟️ $7 online $10 at the door https://luma.com/calendar/cal-Hv0K9CY6XDz9xqZ 📅 Every Friday 🕕 6pm – 10pm → language exchange, social games & bracelet making 🕙 10pm – late → afterparty / dancing Come for the conversations, stay for the vibe 💛 💬 the vibe ✨ 🕕 6:00pm – doors open! grab a drink, make a **friendship bracelet** at our craft station, get your language stickers 🏷️💕 🎮 play **board games** (uno, jenga, cards against humanity) while chatting with new friends from around the world 🌏 🎤 7:30pm – **karaoke room** opens (yes, you can sing despacito) 🎶 💃 10:00pm – the **real party starts** - **colorful neon lights**, music turns on, and we dance till late 🔥✨ Whether you're here for **meaningful conversations**, to practice spanish, english, korean or portuguese, to make friendship bracelets with new besties, or to dance your heart out to bad bunny — this is your place 💕🌸 💖 faq 🦋 ▶️ **is this a pickup scene?** nope! this is a **genuine community space** for making friends & meaningful connections. we're here for the conversations, not the come-ons 🌈 ▶️ **lgbtq+ friendly?** absolutely! **everyone is welcome** here 🏳️‍🌈💕 ▶️ i only speak english, can i join? yes! many people come just to socialise and dance 🥰 ▶️ age range? 18+, mostly **20s & 30s** 💫 ▶️ can i come alone? yes! **most people do** and leave with new friends 🌷 ▶️ feeling shy? find us at the front desk — we'll introduce you to friendly faces 💕 ▶️ can i arrive late? yes, join anytime! ✨ 🚺 **women-led & safe** 👩‍🦰 💖 **female-founded & hosted** \- aloha is the only international meetup founded and run by a woman 💫 events have a **female host all night** and we empower all women to feel safe coming solo 🚫 **zero tolerance** for harassment or pickup artists - this is for **genuine friendships**, not a pickup scene. anyone making others uncomfortable will be removed immediately. come solo and leave with new friends💃🔥✨

Play Theatre Games in the Park (Maroubra Beach!)

**Join us at MAROUBRA BEACH to play Theatre Games with friendly and awesome people!** This will double as a Theatre Games session and early Christmas Party 🎄 We’ll do the usual Improv 3pm-5pm, and bring your favourite food / snacks for an optional swim & dinner 5pm-7pm. Everyone is welcome, no matter your level of Improv expertise! For an example of the type of fun that can go on in our days see: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a23t0evG3xI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a23t0evG3xI) There is a $3 fee per event, or you can pay a $25 annual membership fee. This covers the costs of running the group. The fee can be paid in person, or by transferring to the followin**g account:** **Name:** Theatre Games **BSB:** 923 100 **Acc No:** 313632027 Use your name in the reference line so the Treasurer can keep track of your contribution. If you choose to pay the annual membership fee, it would be a great help to us if you would note your membership start date, and renew your membership when needed. This will avoid us spending time on account-keeping, which means we can instead focus on making the games as fun as possible! We have Facebook and Instagram pages, on which we post group photos and occasionally other announcements. Feel free to Like :) [https://www.facebook.com/Theatre-Games-in-the-Park-Sydney-487255451682498/](https://www.facebook.com/Theatre-Games-in-the-Park-Sydney-487255451682498/) [https://www.instagram.com/theatregamesintheparksydney](https://www.instagram.com/theatregamesintheparksydney?fbclid=IwAR2fMlbCnv1PVQXX0xO7d6d_4mMDsXtT3dcs1awToamKK-ag1AAQhVYyPLQ) **FAQ** **Location & Parking** Aim for Arthur Byrne Reserve, Cnr Fitzgerald Ave & Marine Parade. Follow the pin location on the day, we may fine tune the exact spot. If you have trouble finding us, message on the event chat, we’ll monitor that. Parking may be possible but public transport is recommended. **Instructional videos for newcomers** For those completely new to the concept of theatre games or improvisation, you might find the following instructional videos helpful to you: 1. The importance of facing the audience in the right way [https://youtu.be/VO7EXv-dVYA](https://youtu.be/VO7EXv-dVYA) 2\. The importance of not saying "no" to everything in a scene: [https://youtu.be/GjptDwG96e8](https://youtu.be/GjptDwG96e8) Why is my status saying "Unpaid" even though I have paid? This is due to a bad design feature of the Meetup website, please ignore it! Keeping up with the latest news and related fun events Go to our Facebook Discussion Group. This is a fun way to share improv/comedy clips, discuss improv and generally chat with the cool members of our group! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112357978921450](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112357978921450) **What if it rains?** We’ll find a suitable nearby shelter, or if this is not possible we’ll take temporary shelter at a local pub or venue. The sessions go ahead one way or another and no one is left behind. **Can you help promote my event / group / cult?** Yes.. but within reason! We love to help our members who are doing awesome and creative projects. The problem is that because we get asked to promote things so often, we cannot do so via social media posts. As this would cause our members to be "spammed" and announcements about upcoming events to get buried. However, there are still two ways we can help to promote your project. Firstly, please feel free to post on our Facebook Discussion group. Secondly, you are also welcome to post in our [Meetup Forum](https://www.meetup.com/Theatre-Games-in-the-Park/discussions/), where your post may be seen by our 1,800+ members. Lastly, we may be able to help in additional ways if you wish to share an opportunity for our members to perform. In this case we may be able to send a Meetup Message to our members, or to announce it in person at our events. **What if I have other questions?** If possible please post any questions in the comments area below rather than directly messaging us, so that others can see the answer too. This will allow us to spend less time answering messages, and more time making the games as fun as possible!

Tuesday Spanish meetp in Rocksia Hotel

Dear members, For those who live in the St George area or who are willing to travel down, we are opening another language exchange event on Wednesday at the beautiful Rocksia Hotel, https://rocksiahotel.com.au/ (3 min walking from the Banksia station), which is a laid-back place with modern décor and contemporary furnishings throughout. Boasting two separate kitchens – the bistro and Lola’s Kitchen, they have happy hour between 4 pm and 6 pm every weekday. So arrive a little early to get a happy hour drink to start the night. If you feel like practicing Spanish or English, or just want to broaden your personal network over a few drinks, this would be a perfect place to do so, meet new friends, and hang out in a relaxed and casual environment. Hope many of you can make it! **Note**: We ask that members please make a gold coin donation on the night. This goes towards paying for the meetup subscription. We thank members in advance for their support.