Bridge Clubs Melbourne

Shuffle Club

November book club - first event!

Our very first meeting of Tales to Remember BC! This month we will be reading Wool by Hugh Howey, a fascinating post-apocalyptic novel. We will start from 7pm. Please note that there will be a structure to the book chat, particularly early on. The Union Club offers dining and bevvies - please support the venue as you can. This book club is designed for making new friends and bonding over great stories, as an inclusive, progressive space. Although many of us feel strongly about books, please remember to respect others attending - even if you don't agree on a topic / issue.

Free Run Club (Carlton/CBD)

**IMPORTANT!: Registration required!** Without registration, attendance is: $10 per person. For free entry, please register below: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/845bsv](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/845bsv) **Overview:** We're a friendly, welcoming community of runners in Carlton/CBD, and everyone is welcome - from complete beginners to advanced runners, we all train together. First-timers are always welcome, so if it's your first time, come along and say hi! **Training type:** Our focus is interval training, and we keep it fun and social. **Free stuff for members!** We sometimes line up sponsorships that align with our comunity, someties it's stuff like: free protein drinks and shakes, or discounted meals - and we often head out for dinner together after a run, or for special events. **Exact location:** The exact meeting location will be emailed to you once you register, so be sure to register beforehand. **Training format / structure:** 1: Easy 800m warm-up lap 2: Dynamic stretching and strides (20min) 3: Main workout — this rotates each week (sometimes hills, but most often it invovles intervals) **Length:** The whole session runs for about 50 minutes, followed by around 10 minutes of social talking. **Register for you first attendance:** First timers are required to register: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/845bsv](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/845bsv) See you there!

Book Club at Iddy Biddy

**Bookaholics Anonymous - stop scrolling and start reading** **Calling all book lovers and enthusiasts to a new monthly pub book club at Iddy Bar in St Kilda at 7.30pm sharp on Monday 2 November.** **Hosted by author Annie Lawson, we will chat about our favourite books of all time this month.** **Book of the month: Big Little Lies** **What - Bookaholics Anonymous** **Where - Iddy Biddy Bar** **When - 7.30pm, 2 November** **How often - Monthly** **Who - Anyone who wants to stop scrolling and start reading** **Format - Find out Monday**

It’s that time again ! 60c Chicken Wings

Tough Guy Book Club - Eltham VIC

Join us for the Eltham 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)

THE HERBERTS🎶🥂💃🕺🧢🐴🧢CUP EVE🧢🐴🧢

October Book club - Orlando by Virginia Woolf

Mighty Docklands Toastmasters Club Meeting

**🎤 Elevate Your Communication & Leadership at Mighty Docklands Toastmasters!** Ready to level up your confidence, leadership skills, and public speaking prowess? Welcome to Mighty Docklands Toastmasters, where your journey to self-improvement begins! 🌟 What to Expect: * **Expert Toastmasters Guidance**: Our sessions follow the proven Toastmasters framework, ensuring you receive the best possible support and mentorship. * **Warm and Welcoming Atmosphere:** Immerse yourself in a friendly and vibrant environment, surrounded by like-minded individuals on their own journey of self-improvement. * **Diverse community:** Connect with 15-20 like-minded people at every meeting. Come and experience it for yourself! We welcome guests and newcomers alike, eager to meet anyone interested in advancing their public speaking and leadership abilities. 📅 **We meet every 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.** ***Please come by 6:15 pm, for a prompt 6:30 pm start. Visitors will not be allowed in after 6:30 pm due to access-controlled doors.*** ✉️ Please email **docklandstoastmasters@gmail.com** for more information. Attending any Toastmasters meeting as a guest is free, however membership to Toastmasters International is a paid activity, details of membership fee etc will be shared over email post attendance. 📍**Find us at the Community Hub:** The Community Hub at the Dock is the building **next** to the Library. There will be a signage at the access contolled front door. Head down towards the library and then head past the park on the left. Entrance is from the street side. [Front of building](https://imgur.com/a/ugh5ay3) Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toastmasters_mightydocklands/

FREE Bachata & salsa lesson! (plus: social dancing)

**IMPORTANT: Registration required!** Registration for free the free class is required! Without a registration, it's $20 per person. To register, please use the link below: Register here: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/wdkwns](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/wdkwns) **Overview:** Join us for **Tromba Latin Fiesta at Ms Collins**, one of Melbourne's most popular weekly Latin dance nights. Everyone is welcome — whether you're completely new to Latin dancing or an experienced dancer. No partner is required, and the atmosphere is friendly, social, and beginner-friendly - it's also a great way to met new people. Enjoy an exciting night of **Cuban Salsa, Bachata, Salsa, Reggaeton, Merengue, and Latin party music** in the heart of Melbourne CBD. FREE **Dance Classes!:** All dance classes are FREE (if you have regsitered). **Class Schedule:** 🕗 **8:00 PM – FREE Beginner Bachata Class** 🕗 **8:00 PM – FREE Intermediate Cuban Salsa Class** 🕘 **9:00 PM – FREE Beginner Salsa Class** 🕘 **9:00 PM – FREE Intermediate Bachata Class** After the classes, stay for social dancing and meet new people while enjoying Latin music throughout the night. ⏰ **Classes start from:** 8:00 PM 💃 **Social dancing:** After classes until late **What to Expect** • Friendly and welcoming community • Beginner-friendly environment • No partner needed • Multiple dance styles and music throughout the night • Great way to meet new people and experience Melbourne's Latin dance scene **Dress Code:** Smart casual. **You will be refused entry if wearing:** • Gym wear • Singlets • Thongs • Athletic clothing Valid photo ID is required for entry. **Registration:** Registration is required for first-time attendees in order to get get a free class: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/wdkwns](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/wdkwns)

Social Chess Meetup - 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! (Tuesday Nov 10)

🎉♟️**Celebrating one year of Melbourne Chess Society!** 🎉♟️ Over the past 12 months we've hosted **25 events**, hosted thousands of players, and built an amazing community of chess lovers from across Melbourne. To celebrate our first birthday, we're heading back to **Brick Lane Market** for a special one year anniversary event. Expect a great night of social chess, food and drinks, music and anniversary prize giveaways throughout the evening. Whether you're attending for the first time or you haven’t missed an event - we'd love to celebrate with you. As always, everyone is welcome, from complete beginners through to experts. Don't worry about your rating, there'll be someone to challenge. Stay up to date through our socials or WhatsApp community: 📱 WhatsApp Community: Message David on +61 438 004 729 to join. 🔗 Instagram, Facebook & more: [https://linktr.ee/MelbourneChessSociety](https://linktr.ee/MelbourneChessSociety) Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey so far. We can't wait to celebrate this milestone with you and kick off year two together. **See you there!** ♟️❤️ David & AJ

😉FRIDAY LUNCH. ELSTERNWICK HOTEL 🥂🍔🍒🌭🍨☕️🧋