Afternoon Activities Sydney

Play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! Sunday 2pm

Come play pickleball with us at Pennant Hills Park! No first time beginners please. Those new to the game should book into a beginners session through meetup. **What to expect:** 12 outdoor courts Social through to advanced level play Lots of fun! Ages: 10+ (minors must be accompanied by a playing adult, and should be at a reasonable level of play) **What to bring:** Comfortable sportswear and non-marking shoes Water bottle Sun protection A pickleball paddle if you have (we have extras if you don't) **Where to find us:** Netball courts 3, 4, 5 and 6 inside Pennant Hills Park **Cost:** $12 Payable via Tap and Go (+1.6% processing fee), Pay ID or Cash **How to join:** Please RSVP to reserve your spot. (**Please do not pay** **for Meetup.** Subscribe using the free version!) Please mark off your name with the host upon arrival and pay before playing. If paying via Pay ID, please include your name and the date of the session in the payment description. We look forward to pickling with you! **Event updates:** Important notices, including event cancellations will be communicated via the Penno Pickleballers Whatsapp Group. [Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KyxHvvSx0bK9rcYhnSgiAK) **Disclaimer** Attendees and their guests play at their own risk. By confirming your RSVP to this event, you and your guests acknowledge and accept full responsibility for any risk of injury or damage to your property. The hosts and organizers are not liable for any injuries or property damage that may occur. Additionally, photos and videos may be captured during the event for our social media and promotional materials. By attending this event, you and your guests consent to the use of these images and recordings for such purposes.

Community of Practice 🗣️ - Human Hearted Sydney 🌻

Join our monthly Community of Practice (COP) where we discuss the ideas of Human Heartedness: an approach to life that promotes empathy and social connection. Each meeting we discuss these concepts and how they can help us in practical ways to live better, happier, and more fulfilling lives. The meeting is followed by an optional lunch together nearby. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and find your local community! ⏰ **When:** Sunday September 13th at 11:00am 📍 **Where:** Darling Square Library, Level 1 - Ideas Space 2 (see directions) 🎟️ **Cost:** Free 🧑‍🦱 **Who should come:** anyone looking to meet new people and build connections with like-minded Sydneysiders. We’re queer-friendly and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds :) [Learn more about Human Heartedness and our other events here!](https://humanhearted.org/) *Human Hearted Sydney is sponsored by Humanists Australia which kindly funds our activities and keeps events like this free. Consider donating to Humanists Australia to show your support for community-building in Sydney and beyond. All our events are governed by [Humanist Australia's Code of Conduct](https://bit.ly/ha-conduct-pdf).*

Play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! Monday 7:15pm

Come play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! No first time beginners please. Those new to the game should book into the beginners session through meetup. **What to expect:** 12 outdoor courts 3 levels of play Advanced Intermediate Social Please self-assess your level and join the most suitable queue. Players are welcome to challenge themselves, however, if you are consistently unable to keep up with the level of play, please move down a level or join social play to help keep games fun and balanced for everyone. After each game, come off the court and place your paddle back into the appropriate rack. There are two racks per level - please split your paddles with your partner in the rack to help mix players and keep games social and balanced (though you are welcome to stay together if preferred). Once a rack has 4 paddles waiting, those 4 players may take the next available court. Ages 16 + **What to bring:** Comfortable sportswear and non-marking shoes Water bottle A pickleball paddle if you have (we have extras if you don't) **Where to find us:** Netball courts 3, 4 and 5 inside Pennant Hills Park **Cost:** $12 Payable by Pay ID, Tap and Go (1.6% transaction fee) or Cash. **How to join:** Please RSVP to reserve your spot. (Please **do not pay for Meetup.** Subscribe using the free version!) Please mark off your name with the host upon arrival and pay before playing. If paying via Pay ID, please include your name and the date of the session in the payment description. We look forward to pickling with you! **Event updates:** Any important notices, including event cancellations will be communicated via the Penno Pickleballers Whatsapp Group. [Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KyxHvvSx0bK9rcYhnSgiAK) Please also follow us on instagram @pennopickleballers **Disclaimer** By confirming your RSVP to this event, you acknowledge and accept full responsibility for any risk of injury or damage to your property. The hosts and organizers are not liable for any injuries or property damage that may occur. Additionally, photos and videos may be captured during the event for our social media and promotional materials. By attending this event, you consent to the use of these images and recordings for such purposes.

Afternoon Networking Drinks #32

👋 UX Designers of Sydney! Welcome to our second **Saturday Afternoon** event! Since it went so well last time, i thought it would be fun to try another event on a Saturday afternoon. If anyone is left at around 7pm - we could go for dinner nearby too! **Event highlights:** ✅ **Japanese themed bar:** Come try some amazing Japanese beer and whisky! ✅ **Networking opportunities:** Expand your network of designers and make connections that last. ✅ **Relaxed, friendly vibe:** No formal talks or speeches - just great conversations in a relaxed environment. **Venue information:** * This month you will find us at an awesome Japanese sports bar in the leafy suburb of Crows Nest, right near the metro station! Check them out on socials: https://www.instagram.com/ichirosbar/ **How to find us:** Find the building entrance and head straight up to the second floor - we will have a Meetup Sign on our table! **Join our What'sApp group:**
 Since Meetup has removed the event chat feature, [please join this WhatsApp group](https://tinyurl.com/uxad2026) for the latest event updates! Cheers, Josh (Organiser) Liam (Co-host)

Music Bingo, Free Drink, $1 Hot Dogs - Every Tuesday @ The Soda Factory

Tuesday nights get no better than at **The Soda Factory**! Download your ticket to get a **free drink** on arrival plus wristband for **$8 drinks** til midnight! **Make sure to show your ticket at the door to get your drink voucher and wristband for discounted drinks.** · Free entry all night · $1 hot dogs · Musical bingo 7:30pm-9:30pm · DJ's from 9:30pm til late **Tickets:** [https://tix.unhinged.party/sodatues](https://tix.unhinged.party/sodatues) **This is not an organized Meetup, just an awesome offer we have for you! Our organized Meetups are our pub crawls on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays!** *Please don't leave a negative review as we have informed you that it is not a Meetup and there won't be any host.*

After work wind down

Play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! Wednesday 7:15pm

Play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! No first time beginners please. Those new to the game should book into an introduction to pickleball session through meetup. **What to expect:** 12 outdoor courts 3 levels of play * Advanced * Intermediate * Social Please self-assess your level and join the most suitable group. Players are welcome to challenge themselves, however, if you are consistently unable to keep up with the level of play, please move down a level or join social play to help keep games fun and balanced for everyone. After each game, come off the court and place your paddle back into the appropriate rack. There are two racks per level - please split your paddles with your partner in the rack to help mix players and keep games social and balanced (though you are welcome to stay together if preferred). Once a rack has 4 paddles waiting, those 4 players may take the next available court. Ages 16 + **What to bring:** Comfortable sportswear and non-marking shoes Water bottle A pickleball paddle (we have ones you can borrow if needed) Good vibes! **Where to find us:** Netball courts 3, 4, 5 and inside Pennant Hills Park **Cost:** $12 Payable by Pay ID, cash or Tap and Go (1.6% transaction fee applies) **How to join:** Please RSVP to reserve your spot. (**Please do not pay for Meetup.** Subscribe using the free version!) Upon arrival, please mark off your name with the host and pay before playing. If paying via Pay ID, please include your name in the payment description. We look forward to pickling with you! **Event updates:** Important notices, including event cancellations will be communicated via the Penno Pickleballers Whatsapp Group. [Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KyxHvvSx0bK9rcYhnSgiAK) Please also follow us on Instagram @pennopickleballers **Disclaimer:** By confirming your RSVP to this event, you and your guests acknowledge and accept full responsibility for any risk of injury or damage to your property. The hosts and organizers are not liable for any injuries or property damage that may occur. Additionally, photos and videos may be captured during the event for our social media and promotional materials. By attending this event, you and your guests consent to the use of these images and recordings for such purposes.

🌲Bundanoon Day Out @ Morton NP - Fairy Bower Falls & lookouts 🌿🐦‍⬛🧘🧘‍♀️

🚗 Let’s explore Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands and Morton National Park. 🏞️ ⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! 🏨 You may stay at a hotel, motel, holiday park, Airbnb, camping, glamping or any accommodation you fancy for the weekend to explore Bowral, Berrima, Mittagong, Sutton Forest, Bundanoon, Moss Vale, Robertson etc. 🏡 ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Saturday, 5 September 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.45am. 🅿️ MEETING POINT: Santi Forest Monastery, 100 Coalmines Rd, BUNDANOON NSW 2578 ℹ Refer website for exact location & info: https://santifm.org/santi/ 🥾 DISTANCE: Easy short walk at the monastery. 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🧘‍♀️ Let’s enjoy the serenity at this peaceful monastery. You do not need to be Buddhist to visit the monastery. 🧘 You may participate in the meditation and/or discussion with the monks. ☕️ There is a daily lunch time service that takes place at 10:45am which anyone can participate in. 🥪 Please BYO packed lunch and any food, snacks or cash donation if you wish. ℹ️ Frequently Asked Questions: https://santiforestmonastery.org/faq/ 🚗 After spending time at the monastery, we will continue our exciting adventure at: 🥾 Fairy Bower Falls Walk & Lookouts - 6km return loop. 🅿️ MEETING POINT: 📍GPS coordinates: -34.67955, 150.30309 🚗 About 15 minutes drive from Santi Monastery. Refer photo maps no. 3 for driving directions. 🥾 GRADE: Moderate/slightly Hard on a steady pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and down hills, steep stairs, creek crossings, rock scramblings and a bit of bush bashing at few overgrown sections. 💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections. 🚗 We may visit another lookouts nearby once we finish this exhilarating walk. ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: ℹ️ Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event. ℹ️ For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’. ✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must adhere and follow the instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event. ✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure. ❎ If you’re not sticking with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you! ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos. ❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared. ❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ❎ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event! ❎ NO pets including service dogs are permitted on my events. You may join pet friendly walking group instead. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event. ✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events! 🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒 👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt are not be suitable for this walk. 🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes highly recommended. 💦 At least 1.8L of water, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks. 🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH. Also any food donations for the monastery if you wish. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent ie: Bushman or Aerogard and hand sanitiser. ⛑ Basic First Aid Kit - BandAids, bandages, antibacterial wipes etc. 🧥Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather. ******************************************** 💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION: 💰$10 CASH per person for this event to be collected upon arrival. ✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet. 📲 Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Bundanoon. ✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Thanks! ******************************************** 🚙 Drivers - please offer a lift from your closest train station with share costs. 🎒Passengers - please update on comments section for a carpool with share petrol. 🚗 Few of us including myself will be camping for the weekend at: 🏕️ Wingello State Forest Campground 🏕️ https://share.google/nmQ3BOkGOd1o1VQGW 🚗 ⛺️ You may like to try easy camping (next to your car). Refer separate camping event for further details. 📲 Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message instead to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section. ❗️NOTE - I do not answer calls or text messages after meeting time! 🌿 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 🧘‍♂️ 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

Teasday at The Tea Cosy

Are these Sydney's best scones? Come find out at this lunchtime session, whether you want a traditional Devonshire tea or tiers of joy with a Grandstand of scones and savouries. Pair them with your choice of tea from a selection of hearty black teas or a sweeter blend. *Each person pays for their own order.* [See menu](https://www.theteacosy.com.au/menu)

No Fathers Day Exploration

BEST $25 CHOCOLATE TOUR - Get $25 worth of Chocolates so REALLY it's a FREE TOUR

**Limited-Time-Offer:** Indulge in Our Scrumptious Chocolate Tour for just $25! - IT IS the BEST $25 CHOCOLATE TOUR (Previously $35) because you taste or take home $25 worth of Chocolates, so **REALLY it's like a FREE TOUR!** Prepay Now! **Discover Sydney's Only Chocolate Tasting Tour**: 7 delicious stops, 15 indulgent tastings, and heaps of free treats! Yes, it's real - plus, take home plenty of goodies. **Exclusive Extras!:** Just arrived, Swan Valley Chocolates! - Exquisite Melba Chocolates - Charley's Chocolate Factory & Yarra Valley's Chocolate Mill, best Belgian flavours. **Explore Sydney's** finest chocolate shops on an unforgettable day out, featuring smooth, flowing chocolate tastings from around the world. **What's Included:** 1\. A ***unique guided tour***—there’s nothing like this in Sydney! 2\. Chocolate tastings at 7 top chocolate shops\, featuring ***Belgian, Greek, Australian, German, French, Swiss, Italian***, and artisan chocolates. 3. ***Exclusive chocolates*** unique to Australia at brand-new venues 4\. Take home or taste over $25 worth of chocolates—***plus extra freebies!*** Yummy!! 5\. Discover the ***rich history*** behind each type of chocolate—learn about its origins, how it’s made, and the story of Australian chocolate. 6\. Visit a ***stunning, newly opened chocolate shop***—a sweet surprise awaits. 7. ***Perfect for special occasions:*** birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, team-building events, or just because! Treat yourself and your loved ones to Sydney’s sweetest adventure. 8\. Savour more chocolate than $25 could ever buy\, ***thanks to our exclusive partnerships*.** **START TIME:** 1pm sharp! Please be 10 minutes early, meet others. 15 people limit. **MEETING POINT:** Outside Haigh's Chocolate Shop Entrance - QVB Town Hall End. **RAIN or SHINE:** Tour is never cancelled, we are mostly inside. **PRICE PRE PAY:** $25 **PAYMENT OPTION 1:** Account Name: events 4 singles. BSB: 112879 - Account Number: 499253356 **PAYMENT OPTION 2:** PAY ID to George Palasty 0435801602 **CONTACT:** George on 0435 801 602 call or text.

Lane Cove Theatre “AFTER DINNER”