Afternoon Activities New York

Event 1: CS Lewis's Screwtape Letters

To meet, please read The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis (PDF linked below) Chapters 1-31, for a total of 64 pages of reading. We will meet under the Washington Square Arch at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 13th. Please do not attend unless you have read fully. Link to reading: https://www.preachershelp.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/lewis-screwtape-letters.pdf Link to WhatsApp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/D0VIUq1rIng9JoYKuCa14R?s=hd&p=i&mlu=0&ilr=0 Washington Square Arch, Washington Square N, New York, NY 10012

Surf City @ NJ Waterfront

***Time to say goodbye to the summer, almost!*** If the weather stays put, let's do an afternoon near the water - and in NJ! Surf City Bar is ultimate waterfront style bar and restaurant in Jersey *City* with unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline and Liberty Island. **Coming from Manhattan:** Take the PATH (various stops in the city, 33rd - 23rd - 14th +) to Grove Station in Jersey City. Followed by an easy 10-15 walk. I will be leaving from the 23rd PATH stop at around 12:15pm and will wait at the Grove station until 12:40p when I will begin the walk to the restaurant. \*\*I will leave an updated time/location in "Comments" the morning of the event if anyone wants to join me. Check out the place: https://surfcitybar.com

Games & Tacos @ Parklife 🌮

Let's make Sunday Funday as we play games and having tacos at a taqueria called 'Parklife' located in Gowanus, Brooklyn. We can enjoy our time at the venue's outdoor seating. You're encouraged to bring a game you feel would be fun. I will have Uno and Jenga on hand. [https://parklifebk.com/menu/](https://parklifebk.com/menu/) If you have questions or need to get in contact, my number is 917-769-2168.

A Visit to Central Park

Join us for a leisurely walk around Central Park, where we will take in the beautiful landscape and make a visit to iconic spots in the area. Our meeting location will be a high end cafe called 'Ralph's Coffee', where we shall fuel up on caffeine before our journey. Once the group comes together, we will enter the park at the 72nd St & 5th Ave entrance. Expect to see: the Conservatory Water & Alice Statue, Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, the Beach Volleyball Courts... with our walk concluding at Strawberry Fields. Please make an effort to arrive on time because it will be difficult to find anyone once we enter the park. If you have questions or need to get in contact, my number is 917-769-2168.

Come practice spanish conversation with us after work !

Fun & Games at Bohemian Hall

Let's enjoy Saturday, playing games outdoors at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria. Did you know this venue is one of the oldest beer gardens in all of New York (approximately 100 years plus old). I will be sure to have Uno and Jenga available to play. You're encouraged to bring a game that you think the group will enjoy. If you have questions or need to get in contact, I can be reached at 917-769-2168.

*In Person* Practice and improve your public speaking skills!

New location! Meeting at Berkeley College, 3 E. 43 St. in room 402. We are moving the start up up a bit to avoid running up against the building close time (21:00) and potentially allow for more socializing. We are one of few Toastmasters clubs in NYC offering in-person meetings and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity for in-person communication and networking. Interested in improving your public speaking skills? Want to meet new people and engage in interesting discussions? Hoping to make new business and life connections? If so we welcome you to attend the next Greenspeakers meeting. Greenspeakers is a Toastmasters club that was founded by Green Party members to provide a forum for engaged progressive activists and professionals to improve their public speaking skills. Guests of all political persuasions are welcome and we have no official connection to any political party. All attendees will have a chance to practice public speaking and will learn helpful tricks to become a more confident public speaker and communicator. Hope to see you there! Please note that our meetings require active listening and it's expected all in attendance will be respectful to each speaker by giving them your attention and refrain from making noise during speaking roles. Any who are disruptive or do not follow the behavioral guidelines of Toastmasters may be asked not to return.

Rollerskating and Waterpark at American Dream Mall Babyyyy

Join us for a trip to the American Dream Mall to do rollerskating and then the Waterpark. We'll do rollerskating from 2-3 then the waterpark from 4-7. The rollerskating ticket is $20 for one hour and rentals are included. We'll do the waterpark sunset session after that for $60. It will be a real BLAST!

Little Island "Summer Sunset" Singles Stroll (AKA Date Walk) 20s-40s

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-island-date-walk-sunset-singles-stroll-tickets-1992308686914](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-island-date-walk-sunset-singles-stroll-tickets-1992308686914) (First 5 women can save $5 by using discount code - 5. *Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. Our events are consistently well attended. Must prepay to attend.)* Scenic Singles event to meet, mix and mingle with others for a "Date Walk" at one of New York City’s hottest attractions – Little Island! Located at Pier 55 on Manhattan’s Hudson River Park, Little Island is a floating park full of greenery, open spaces, viewpoints, and more. Our "Sunset Singles Strolls" are an extremely popular way to meet others in a safe, outdoor setting. Enjoy a fun way to meet others while getting fresh air and exercise. This event very casual and non-awkward + our host will help to make introductions. During the walk, you will randomly be paired with other singles in the beginning then rotate at designated times so that you get to meet everyone participating. We'll make several stops along the park so that people can take pictures and admire the beautiful views. We'll circle the island a couple of times and then afterwards, we'll continue the walk along the Hudson River. Once the walk is over, you're welcome to hang out and exchange contact info with others. Experience all the components of the "island", nestled among flowers, trees and shrubs, along with dazzling views of other portions of Hudson River Park, New York City and the Hudson River. The landscape is diverse, with green lawns, small slopes, and winding walkways. 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 are limiting the # of attendees so that everyone has enough time to meet and spend time with everyone. **What if rains?** We will email attendees a new date. **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 90% come on their own. **Ages?** 20s, 30s. We usually get a good mix and balance genders as much as possible. **How much?** $19-$25 depending upon when you get ticket and spots left. For more fun events follow: [[https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)

50s & Over Central Park Social Walk

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT -** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-social-walk-50s-over-tickets-1307309892079](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-social-walk-50s-over-tickets-1307309892079) (\*Limited 5 save $5 by using discount code "5" at checkout. Multiple groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. Based on previous walks, we'll have around 20.) Our Winter Walks offer invigorating, scenic, and a healthy outdoor activity, at one of our most popular NY locations - Central Park! Plus, it's a great and different way to meet others and make new friends of the same age! You will randomly be paired with others in the beginning then rotate at designated times so that you get to meet everyone participating. This event very casual and non-awkward + our host will help to make introductions. We will casually walk a 1.5-2 mile stretch through Central Park. You will also have the option to hang out afterwards where you can exchange contact info with others. Reminder, this is a a "social" walk and gender ratios may not be even. 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 limit the # of attendees to a max of 20 so everyone has enough time to get to know each other. **What if rains?** We will email attendees a new date. **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 90% come on their own. **How much?** $15-$20 depending upon when you get ticket and spots left. P.S. We also do this Central Park Walk fo 20s-40s - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-sunset-singles-stroll-tickets-1981450525862](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-sunset-singles-stroll-tickets-1981450525862)

Midtown West | Intermediate Open Play

**If you have any questions regarding sign-up or payment, please reach out to (929) 822-4960** Final registration must be completed at: [https://conquer.podplay.app/community/events/019fa03f-04ba-722b-96d6-b42ac900ab1e](https://conquer.podplay.app/community/events/019fa03f-04ba-722b-96d6-b42ac900ab1e) Players outside of MeetUp are signed up for the session! We have 2 courts at this location. Courts are broken down by level. \* There are players signing up for this game on other platforms, so you can ignore the attendee list here. Please be sure to reach out to the number above if you are interested in playing with us. **No shows will be removed from the group!**

Sunday Fun Day at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden