Bridge Clubs San Francisco

SF - Marina Chess Club Night

♟️ **This isn’t your typical chess meetup** Every week **20+ people** show up We play in bars. We bring the vibes. Whether you’re a total beginner or a blitz addict—this is your place. 🫱 Hosted by your **CVO (Chief Vibes Officer) Stephen** – expect high energy, good convos, and games with people who love chess and community just as much as you do. **SV Chess Community = Chess + People + Vibes** We’re the **largest social chess community in NorCal**, bringing people together across the Bay through the love of the game. 🧩 **What to expect**: – Chill blitz & casual games – No judgment, no pressure—just good vibes – Great convo, good drinks, and new friends – Boards provided—just show up and play 🍻 All games happen at the bar. Didn’t sign up ahead of time? No worries—we’ll help you join at the event. **Join the movement. Make your move. We’ll see you over the board.** 📲 Follow us on Instagram → [@sv_chess_community](https://www.instagram.com/sv_chess_community/) 🌐 Learn more → [sv-chess.com/community/about](https://sv-chess.com/community/about) 📝 Register now → [sv-chess.com/community/registration](https://sv-chess.com/community/registration)

East Bay Women's Book Club September Meetup: The Correspondent

Hello, fellow female readers -- The book for the September Meetup is The Correspondent by Virginia Evans For those of you who are new, I will send out the address to my house by Monday, August 14. Looking forward to gathering together and discussing the book. Bonnie

Peruvian Dinner at Altamirano

Book Club Social: Pinball Time! Confirmed!

Euro Mingle – Sept 26

Meet European expats and other internationally-minded people over drinks. These convivial social gatherings are relaxed, intimate, and fun. A wide range of Euro friends attend: singles, couples, and all ages. RSVP registrations close about a week before the event, but attendance is still possible at the "walk-in" fee rate of $10. Details at [RSVPs, Guests, and Attendance Fees](https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1De48Mzn2rVgjMP2HXW8zFhmIfJ24tAYB64FPdWjp9hk/pub). **Venue opens at 5pm.** Check in at the BAFOE welcome table to receive your Friends of Europe name badge – *your passport to mingling!* The attendance fee, which covers the group’s operating expenses, is payable at check-in, in cash (preferred – *ideally two dollar bills!*) or via Venmo. **Legal:** By attending BAFOE events, you are confirming that you have read, understood and accepted the following: [Legal Disclaimer and Liability Information](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRICQbRpIiHAkySl29II1QB1BQSe4ywejo_-HeVSuES7wBtgQhz3KFSfNgsIJbGdidhygeHO-RCdnlC/pub). **More info**: [What to expect at Friends of Europe Mingles](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSQX720KsiicGVC4w1GifYV_bjiLhVKBPEXnRpIfxheFrreLJEFYSc2d-3OiL8sHwnPnUF4qx23HLQG/pub).

September Book Club: The Ten Year Affair

The end of summer is quickly approaching, so it’s time to jump into a new book! For the next meet up in September, we’ll be reading The Ten Year Affair by Erin Somers. The Marin library system has plenty of copies available. Happy reading!

Townsend Toastmasters open club meeting

***Due to the coronavirus concerns we are hosting our meetings VIRTUALLY via a Zoom video conference until further notice.*** We are an open Toastmasters club that provides a warm, welcoming environment to improve your speaking skills. We have members from several companies around the area and everyone is welcome to join us. As a guest, if you feel like it, you are welcome to participate in our Table Topics™ segment, and give a short impromptu 2-minute response to a random question or topic. You can find out more about Townsend Toastmasters at https://www.townsendtoastmasters.com/ Request a free visit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc322r0S0LooI4mizx4sAGUs1tlTjoc2ZXimTKr-OnbM95T5g/viewform

OAKLAND Euchre: 4th Thursdays @ Mad Oak Bar

Hey Gang! Come join us for **OAKLAND EUCHRE** twice a month on the **2nd & 4th Thursdays** at **Mad Oak Bar**! [http://www.madoakbar.com/](http://www.madoakbar.com/?fbclid=IwAR3d6HvYUXDjEqewrV6TML9RxLkyMa6R7-LenWBxO6o-hoHhzwW-_ATD9nk) Mad Oak Bar is located on 12th Street just a 10 minute walk from either the Lake Merritt or 12th Street/Oakland City Center BART stations. Happy Hour until 6pm. Food Menu: [Grub & Drinks](https://madoakbar.com/oakland-mad-oak-bar-n-yard-drinks-and-grub) **RSVP 'Yes' to let us know you're coming!** Hope to see you there! Feel free to ping with any questions! Club Socials [https://linktr.ee/sfoaklandeuchre](https://linktr.ee/sfoaklandeuchre)

Apna Chulha on Valencia

Southern Marin Toastmasters, Club 1441, Corte Madera, CA

**Southern Marin Toastmasters, Club 1441** **is a friendly, fun, and supportive club** to help build your confidence and improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Become a more confident and competent speaker and leader as you grow your skills with us. **We meet in-person every Wednesday from 7pm – 8:45pm at the Corte Madera Town Center Community Room, 770 Tamalpais Drive, 2nd Floor Rm 201, Corte Madera, CA 94925**. (Across from Philz Coffee) For more information, please visit our website: [https://1441.toastmastersclubs.org](https://1441.toastmastersclubs.org/) All members and guests have the opportunity to participate in a “Table Topics" session, the extemporaneous/impromptu speaking portion of the meeting where you have a short predetermined time to reply to a themed question. No preparation needed to visit our meetings. *We invite you to come to (3) three complimentary meetings* to learn more about how you can grow your speaking and leadership skills with us. Currently our club is at capacity, after 3 (three) complimentary visits you will be added to our waitlist. We look forward to having you join us soon! Southern Marin Toastmasters, Club 1441

Happy Hour - Oakland w/ IIBA

Whether you're a project manager, analyst or both, join us for an evening of cross‑chapter networking and great conversation! This is a great opportunity to meet and network with Chapter leaders, members, and volunteers in a relaxed setting, while building professional relationships and sharing experiences. The meeting is open to anyone who is interested. Location Brooklyn West Winery 200 2nd Street Oakland, CA, 94607 [https://brooklynwestwinery.com/](https://brooklynwestwinery.com/) 🚗 Transportation & Parking The venue is near BART Stations Lake Merritt, City Center & 12 St / Oakland, the Okland Ferry Station, or the Okland Transit Station and the AC Transit bus station. 👥 Who Can Attend? This meeting is open to anyone interested, members, non-members, newcomers, and returning attendees. 📝 Registration FREE for all attendees. Walk-ins are welcome, but please register online in advance to help the Event Host plan and reserve space. 💵 Cost There is no event fee. Attendees pay only for what they order from the venue (separate checks). Both wine and non-alcoholic beverages are available. Snacks will be provided and food is available to order. Please drink responsibly. 👥 Event Team This is a event co-hosted by PMI San Francisco and IIBA Bay Area. About PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter The Project Management Institute San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (PMI-SFBAC) is one of the largest PMI chapters in the world. The chapter is a fun, supportive community dedicated to advancing the project management profession since 1974. PMI-SFBAC hosts meetings, conferences, networking events, workshops, and other innovative programs designed to meet the Chapter’s Strategic Goal – To be acknowledged as THE Project Management Resource in the San Francisco Metro Area. Today, our chapter has over 3,000 members, 64% of whom have earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. PMI-SFBAC is the 15th largest chapter in an international organization of over 300 chapters and 750,000 members across 200 countries. ➡️ Learn more at [https://pmisfbac.org/](https://pmisfbac.org/) About the PMI San Francisco Bay Area Happy Hour Program The chapter hosts happy hours in a rotation of locations in San Francisco and the East Bay. We also co-host other happy hours with partner organizations. About IIBA The IIBA Bay Area chapter is the Bay Area's leading professional development community for local business analyst, data analyst, product owner, and cybersecurity analyst professionals. ➡️ Learn more at [https://bayarea.iiba.org/](https://bayarea.iiba.org/)

Alameda Tongue Twisters, a Toastmasters Club

Every Tuesday we meet! Do you want to level up your public speaking? Maybe you’re working on job skills, running a meeting, or feeling comfortable talking to groups. Maybe you just want something to do on Tuesdays! We are a safe and welcoming place to explore your skills. There is no fee until you decide to become a full member, and you can be a guest as many times as you want. Come check us out and see if it’s right for you. We'd love to meet ya. :)