Ham Radio New York

The Drone Group online

On our monthly online meetings, you connect from home (or your favorite spot) and watch the fun, talk to other members or guests, get news updates, see some videos from our database, show some of your own videos and photos (or send me a link to your favorite YouTube video and, 'if appropriate' 😉 I'll show it) and **generally have a great time**..... Minimum of 4 Members (not including the Host) or it will be postponed... I've scheduled this as a two hour event that you can join at any time as long as you have RSVPed to 'Attend' before the event starts (let me know if you're joining us late). We also keep going as long as there are interested active members online, which is often the case... For security\*\*\*\*\* reasons, RSVP to Attend in the usual way and I'll send you full instructions by eMail on how you access from almost anywhere in the world using the app of your choice (see **[http://alturl.com/tfdiz](http://alturl.com/tfdiz)**) that you can download from **[http://Zoom.us](http://Zoom.us)** * if you haven't got the info message by 2 hours before the meeting, do not post a comment here. Send me a direct message or a TEXT and I'll resend it to you. **=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=** Please donate towards the group running costs (fees are over $390\* a year) by sending a donation to **Nick@NjDug.org** on **[https://PayPal.com](https://PayPal.com)**.. Thanks to several of you for your past donations... \* Meetup charges Organizers over $18 per month (it's not free like it is to members) and Zoom $15 per month **=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=** **\*\*\*\*\*** We do it this way, to avoid getting destructive meeting crashers.

Songwriting Club @ Funkadelic Studios

Join us every 2nd Sunday of the month for our Songwriting Club at Funkadelic Studios! Not a jam, but a unique event, cultivating intentional songwriting, and fostering collaboration between artists. All attendee's full participation is key. Attendees can expect an engaging experience starting with some ensemble games to wake up our creativity and collaboration before being divided into small "bands". Each band will have two hours to collaboratively craft a song, choosing to use (or ignore if you wish!) creative prompts. The goal is to leave with a voice memo demo and the contacts of your new collaborators so you can choose if you'd like to continue working on your song! We are excited in 2026 that it will culminate in an end-of-year performance. Come in with nothing but your instrument! If you do not want to carry an instrument, the Studio provides guitars and bases for rent for $5 an hour. $10 Attendance fee at the Studio

You're Invited! AMC Open House - New Members Welcome!

**Curious about AMC? Come on in!** Join us for a welcoming, community-centered Open House where you can learn more about the Appalachian Mountain Club and how we connect people to the outdoors. Whether you’re a lifelong hiker, a weekend wanderer, or just beginning your outdoor journey, there’s a place for you here. For 150 years, AMC has been fostering the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. At our Open House, you’ll discover how we bring that mission to life through recreation, conservation, education, and advocacy across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. **What to Expect** * Meet AMC staff, volunteers, and members * Learn about local trips, programs, and volunteer opportunities * Explore how our conservation work protects the landscapes we all love * Get the inside scoop on lodging, outdoor experiences, and ways to get involved * Ask questions and find your next adventure **Why Attend?** Because the outdoors is for all of us. And the more we come together, the more we can do to protect it. You don’t need experience. You don’t need gear. You just need the desire to step outside and connect. So bring a friend, your curiosity, and your love for the outdoors. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you are new to the AMC, a long-time member, or just curious about us. We can’t wait to welcome you! **Where to Meet** We will meet at the Capital One Cafe at Columbus Circle in Community Room 1. Come at 5:30pm for refreshments and community. Information sharing begins at 6:00pm.

Shamanic Sound Journey

Meet your Spirit Guide and experience a restorative immersion in the shamanic elements of ritual, ceremony and the healing power of sound. We will release the stuck energies of our repeating patterns and facilitate our energetic flow, bringing body, mind, and spirit into balance and alignment. Please check the schedule at [here](https://www.urbansoulsyoga.com/book-yoga-class) Some months have 5 Tuesdays and the schedule may change to accommodate special events. Please register and pay before workshop to ensure and spot and check for any schedule changes Cost: $44 [Register here](https://www.urbansoulsyoga.com/energy-series-descriptions) Bring a mat.

4th of July Pre-Fireworks Party

**\*GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-of-july-pre-fireworks-party-tickets-1992208674775](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-of-july-pre-fireworks-party-tickets-1992208674775) (Need to purchase ticket in advance. Multiple groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. Space is limited and this event sells out every year!) Join us for one of our most beloved traditions—a festive and private, pre-fireworks gathering to mix, mingle, eat, drink, and have fun before heading out to watch the spectacular fireworks over the East River! PM. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, this is a perfect way to meet great people before enjoying the night sky light up. What to expect: * **80–100 members and guests** * **Private reserved space exclusively for our group** * **Fun icebreakers and social games to get you chatting** * **Full drink and food menu available—come hungry and thirsty!** How it works: * **At end of event, our hosts will guide everyone for the short 15- 20 minute walk to the East River** * **There is no reserved space at the river—feel free to stick with the group or find your own spot! The fireworks will take place just south of where we will on the river** * **The fireworks start around 9:15 PM** * **We’ll provide glow-in-the-dark wristbands so you can easily find fellow members among the crowd** * **Please note that you will be standing in large crowds, no folding chairs permitted** * **This is a pre-party. The party will take place regardless of the weather** **FAQs:** Can I come alone? Yes about 90% attend on their own. Age-specific? All welcome 21 and over. Dress code? Summer casual. Please wear comfortable shoes. After we leave the bar there will be some walking and you may be standing for a while. How will I find the group? We will have a special section set aside and there will be signs. What if it rains? The fireworks are rain or shine. Can I just come for the party and not see the fireworks? Yes 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)

NY Shamanic Open Circle

The NYSC Open Circle meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month! No Experience is required. Everyone is welcomed with an open heart. From 11:00 AM -to- 1:00 PM Location: Zoom (Ask for a link) Exchange: $20 Join our Earth Honoring, like-minded community in a sacred celebration and rituals of Spirit. Learn the basic core techniques of shamanism as you journey with the help of drumming, to meet your Spirit Guides and Power Animals. Deepen your shamanic practice through drumming, chanting, and movement. We honor all shamanic traditions. Please bring water, a drum or rattle (you may borrow one), a pen & notepad, and a bandanna. Email Us (NYshamaniccircle@gmail.com). www.nyshamaniccircle.org NYSC is the longest-running shamanic circle in the Tri-state area since July 1997. See our website for all other events.

Park Avenue Toastmasters Club Meeting

Join our award-winning club and discover the joy of public speaking. Whether you're stepping in with curiosity or leaving empowered, each meeting is an opportunity to grow and have fun. Let's elevate your speaking skills together at the Wood-Ridge Memorial Library. **NOTE: Join us in Person or On-line via Zoom link below!** [https://shorturl.at/dsLU6](https://shorturl.at/dsLU6) **Where: Wood Ridge Memorial Library (Top Floor)** **231 Hackensack Street, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075** **Time: 6:15PM, every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Monday** ***Whether you are looking to sharpen your public speaking skills, connect with a vibrant community, or simply enjoy a night of storytelling and growth, you're warmly invited to our upcoming Toastmasters meetings - held both in person and online.*** To learn more visit: [https://parkavenue.toastmastersclubs.org/](https://parkavenue.toastmastersclubs.org/)

*Yacht Party Sunset Cruise (Drinks, DJ, Dancing)

**\*\*GET TICKETS AT -** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-yacht-party-cruise-tickets-1984580017255](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-yacht-party-cruise-tickets-1984580017255) *(\*\*Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. These cruises are consistently well attended. Must get ticket in advance to attend.)* Join our cruise community on a fun yacht party through NYC and sail by the Brooklyn Bridge, The Statue of Liberty, and the beautiful New York City Skyline on this spacious vessel! Let loose on a 100 ft, 2-deck private yacht party on the hottest Yacht Cruise with the best DJs while enjoying the NYC Skyline! Sail through the city and take in the sights while you enjoy music and drinks for the night. Grab your friends or come alone and get ready to enjoy an experience you won't forget! What to expect: * **Scenic 3-hour cruise of the NYC harbor** * **Captivating views of the Manhattan skyline including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, the Freedom Tower and more** * **Climate-controlled covered areas and open air decks** * **Live DJ playing the best party music** * **2 Bars and Food available** **for purchase** * **Great for Birthday Celebrations/bachelorette/bachelor/anniversary/** **& more (Balloons & Cakes permitted - no other outside food allowed)** FAQs: • The boat will sail rain or shine! The boat has two levels. Both levels have climate controlled covered areas - indoor & outdoor • No specific dress code but we suggest Trendy/Neat Casual • There is paid parking at the marina, or you can try to find parking on the street. \*TIX NOT sold at door. Price will go up as space becomes limited so get tickets ASAP and save $$) **FOR MORE CRUISE DATES GO TO -** [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)

USA World Cup Watch Party (w/ Live DJ & Game Sound)

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-soccer-game-watch-party-live-dj-game-sound-tickets-1992600299134](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-soccer-game-watch-party-live-dj-game-sound-tickets-1992600299134?) (\*Limited # of free tickets available. This will sell out so get tickets ASAP.) The US World Cup game will be on multiple big screens with game sound! Live DJ for pre-game, during commercials/haltime & after party! Whether you're into the game or just game for meeting new people, we've got you covered. Join over 100+ for a fun night of watching the USA play in the World Cup!! Great vibes, cold drinks, delicious food and the best company to root our country on! Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement - come make some noise together and let's bring home the World Cup!!

Bingo Comedy Show

The only comedy show where you can win prizes by playing bingo. Get ready for a comedy show with a twist. At Bingo Comedy, audience members play along by crossing off joke premises on their bingo cards for the chance to win free drinks and prizes. Hosted by Joey Rinaldi (NPR) and Aditya Mayya (Food Network), this monthly show features comedians who have appeared on Netflix, Comedy Central, Barstool, and more. 🍻 When: First Thursday of every month ⏰ Doors: 7:30 PM \| Show: 8:00 PM 📍 Where: Ernie O’Malley’s Bar, 140 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016 🎟️ Tickets: $5 to $10 It is part stand-up show, part drinking game, and the most fun you can have on a Thursday night in Manhattan. Come for the jokes, stay for the bingo, and maybe leave with a buzz and a prize. Reserve your spot today. Seats go fast for this one. Buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bingo-comedy-show-tickets-998610770697?aff=oddtdtcreator

Develop Your Public Speaking Skills While Having Fun! LIVE

People Who Get Ahead In Life Are Those Who Can Communicate Effectively. Wouldn't You Like To Develop This Priceless Skill? Now You Can!” Come to our upcoming **LIVE In-Person** West Side Talkers meeting and Get on The Road to Becoming the Best Speaker in Your Neck of the Woods! Develop your public speaking skills in a Fun, Warm, Friendly and Enthusiastic environment. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “All great speakers were bad speakers at first”. Emerson was right because great speakers are not born; they are made! But in order to transform yourself into a great speaker you have to show up! Woody Allen said it best. "80 percent of success is just by showing up! " West Side Talkers is vibrant toastmasters club that's creative and thinks out-of-the-box. Over the years we have incorporated additional valuable segments that we offer at our club which have been added on top of the already great Toastmasters model. At West Side Talkers you will experience everything that a toastmasters club can offer and MORE! At our club, our members do speeches and we provide constructive evaluations, and we host table topics, thought of the day, word of the day, etc. (These are all part of the Toastmasters model) We take all the great things that are in the Toastmasters program and we take it up a few notches (well maybe more than a few!) so that we can bring more value to our members and guests. Below are the ADDITIONAL ITEMS that we have incorporated into our meeting agenda which add more value to our members speaking development. (not part of the Toastmasters model) SPEAKING TIP Where you will pick up a valuable Speaking Tip by a Certified World Class Speaking coach which you can immediately use in your very next speech. IMPROV COMEDY As a member of West Side Talkers we take you through "actual" improv exercises to help you develop your emotional expressiveness, characterizations, and your spontaneity in your speaking more quickly and efficiently. Improv can help you FAST TRACK your speaking development and do it WHILE HAVING FUN! COMMERCIAL MINUTE IF you were asked at a networking luncheon to get up and talk for 60 seconds about your business and what you do, would you be able to do it effectively? As a member of West Side Talkers we can help you learn how to deliver effective 60 second commercials. Please contact us via email if you have any questions about our exciting program. At our “West Side Talkers” Toastmasters public speaking meetings we encourage people to challenge themselves and get up and speak. However, we do not force anyone to do so. You can learn a lot by just attending our meetings. By just coming to our meeting you have made an initial step towards challenging your fears...!!! So whether you just want to conquer your fear of public speaking or you want to become a Champion Speaker – “West Side Talkers” will help you get there! If you have ever been to other Toastmasters public speaking clubs, at West Side Talkers, you will experience a Toastmasters club like no other. Come To Our Next West Side Talkers Meeting and Experience it For Yourself! When: Thursday July 9th 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm Where: 131 West 86th Street, 10th floor (between Columbus and Amsterdam) New York, NY 10024 Cost: FREE! Reservation is Required! Please RSVP to westsidetalkersrsvp@gmail.com

OC Race Practice - Intermediate/Advanced