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Eastside Toastmasters Meeting

**🎃🎃 Welcome to East side Toastmasters! 🎃🎃** * **Meeting Times: Every Friday 7:15 p.m.** * **Location: 92NY (1395 Lexington Ave, 92nd street)** * **Membership Restriction: None, the club is open to all interested parties.** * **To visit our meetings in-person, please contact us at eastsidetoastmasters92@gmail.com or message us via Meetup (You are welcome to visit our meetings in-person, even if your application to this Meetup group hasn't been accepted yet).** **🌴 The East side is one of Manhattan's Toastmasters clubs holding weekly in-person meetings every Friday. This format provides a valuable chance to enhance your communication skills and expand your professional network.** **⁉️ I’d like to visit your club as a guest. Should I pay?** **💝🎁 The cost to visit a meeting as a guest is free. 💝🎁** **⁉️ How can I be a member of the East side Toastmasters** **We encourage you to attend our meetings as a guest at least three times before making a decision. When you are ready, you can find the VP Membership to fill out the form and complete your registration.** **⁉️ Do the East side members provide a warm atmosphere for guests? How many people attend the meeting usually? Does the East side have happy hour or social activities outside the Toastmasters meetings?** **When you visit the East side as a guest, other members will greet you warmly with a smile and ask your name.** **😼🐈🐈‍⬛ About 20 to 25 people attend every meeting. 😼🐈🐈‍⬛** **After the meeting, folks head over to the 🍾🍷🍷 [Barking Dog](https://barkingdognyc.com/new-york-hells-kitchen-barking-dog-locations) 🍾🦀🎉 to snack and schmooze. We have a social chair designated to take you to the Barking Dog and help you feel part of our friendship (Participation in the social round is not mandatory).** Find us also at our **[Instagram!](https://www.instagram.com/eastsidetoastmasters/)** Find our meeting photos **[here!](https://www.meetup.com/eastsidetoastmasters/photos/)**

OPEN MIC FEST — 1er Aniversario de Comedia Times Square

**NEW LOCATION / NUEVA UBICACIÓN** Comedia Times Square is now at **The Grisly Pear – Midtown**. Ahora estamos en **The Grisly Pear – Midtown**. 📍 243 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019 🇺🇸 We’re turning 1! 🎉🎤 [Comedia Times Square](https://www.meetup.com/stand-up-en-espanol/?utm_source=meetup) is celebrating its first anniversary with a special Open Mic Fest. 100% in Spanish at our new home, Grisly Pear Midtown. Join us for an afternoon of stand-up comedy featuring comedians from NYC’s Spanish-speaking comedy community. 🎟️ FREE admission 📍 Grisly Pear Midtown — 243 W 54th St 📅 Sunday, September 13 🚪 Doors: 2:00 PM \| 🎤 Comedy: 2:30 PM 🍸 One\-drink minimum \| 21\+ with valid ID **Everyone is welcome. Come celebrate with us! 🎉** *** 🇪🇸 ¡Cumplimos 1 año! 🎉🎤 [Comedia Times Square](https://www.meetup.com/stand-up-en-espanol/?utm_source=meetup) celebra su primer aniversario con un Open Mic Fest 100% en español en nuestra nueva casa, Grisly Pear Midtown. Acompáñanos a celebrar con una tarde de stand-up reuniendo a comediantes de la comunidad de comedia en español de NYC. 🎟️ Entrada GRATIS 📍 Grisly Pear Midtown — 243 W 54th St 📅 Domingo, 13 de septiembre 🚪 Puertas: 2:00 PM \| 🎤 Comedia: 2:30 PM 🍸 Consumo mínimo de una bebida \| 21\+ con ID **¡Todos son bienvenidos. Ven a celebrar con nosotros!**

Astoria NY Toastmasters Meeting 9/17/26

**Welcome to Astoria NY Toastmasters!** Join us for an exciting evening filled with **public speaking**, **personal development** and **social networking** with your Queens neighbors. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting out, our supportive community here in Astoria offers the perfect environment for honing your skills. Come meet **new friends**, get **in-person** **practice** for your speeches, and gain **confidence** in a fun and welcoming atmosphere! We meet on the **1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays** of each month from **7-8 pm** at **MOKAFE** located at 25-73 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11103. You can join your first meeting free as a guest, and there's no pressure to speak. To learn more about our meetings, check us out on Instagram at **@astoria_ny_toastmasters** or email us directly at astorianytoastmasters@gmail.com with any questions.

Mejor dimelo en español=Spanish Lesson+Conversation Coffee 😎🤙🏽🌊🙂⚽️🌇

🤓☕A Spanish-only meetup! Hosted by a Native Latin American college **Spanish professor** with a grammar lesson and 2 hr of Spanish open conversation coffee social after 🎟️$8 via ZELLE to host EDSON (646) 704-3921 with title and date of event to join. 📲More events @ **[https://linktr.ee/nyc.connects.social](https://linktr.ee/nyc.connects.social)** * All levels of Spanish are welcome, even absolute beginners * Cafe + Pastries Social with a Spanish lesson * 1-2 cafe purchases required during the event * Grammar class + exercises * limited spots available (grammar class) * Grammar class: the first 20 minutes of the event + exercises * Changes tables to meet new members. * Wonderful experience with real native Spanish/English speakers. * Newcomers who want to learn English are welcome! * Practice everything that you learned in Duolingo, an institution, or college! * **Location: We are inside of coffee shop " Le Pain Quotidien"**

Beat the Heat at Humorous Toastmasters!

Labor Day is here, and that means the end to summer is quickly approaching. But do not fret, because the fall is a perfect time to get out, enjoy the cooler temperatures, and flex your humor muscles. Humor requires practice, and at Humorous Toastmasters, we are all about practicing and perfecting our use of humor. So please make sure to join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, September 9th, and laugh your way into autumn! Our next meeting will take place between 6:30 - 8:00, at Pier 57 (address below), located in Hudson River Park between Little Island and the Chelsea Piers. Please follow the directions for the Oyster classroom. Pier 57 is a dynamic and vibrant location, with lots of attractions in addition to Humorous Toastmasters. Check out their website for more info: [Home - Pier 57 - NYC - Hudson River Park](https://pier57nyc.com/) Please try to arrive closer to 6:00 to allow you time to grab something to eat and drink from the food market before the meeting starts. And if you arrive early, please make sure to visit the Rooftop, which offers spectacular views of the Hudson River. We hope that you can make it in person, but if you can't, you can still join us over Zoom. To attend the meeting, please register using the following link: [Register Here](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdemrrTMjH9Xb-tf8eZDdKPzudpmZ3TNB) We are unique among New York Toastmasters clubs in that in addition to the typical Toastmasters meeting segments such as prepared speeches, Table Topics and speech evaluations, we also offer an Improv segment that is a lot of fun and which everyone can participate in. And we recently added a Humor Tip of the Day, which will make you instantly funnier! **Meeting Details:** 📍 Location: Pier 57 (Oyster Classroom), 25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011 Directions: By Subway, take the A, C, E or L train to 14th Street. The train will leave you off on 8th Avenue. From there, walk west to the West Side Highway and 15th Street, By Bus, take the M14, M20, or M11 bus to 14th Street and then walk to the West Side Highway. 🕖 Time: Second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month 💻 Can't make it in person? Join us virtually over Zoom! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to laugh, learn, and grow with us!

Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino Classes!

💃🏼🕺🏼Have you ever tried **Salsa**? How about ***Cuban*** **Salsa**? Now is your chance to learn this exciting & fun dance! On **Sunday, May 3rd**, we are offering a Cuban-style Salsa **BEGINNER** introduction class! The class will start its curriculum from scratch, will be in a dance studio, & will be kept comfortably small to facilitate learning, so IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU HAVE NEVER DANCED! Also, having a partner is not required as we constantly rotate during the class. This format gives you the opportunity to practice your steps with various partners & prepares you for the social dance scene in a safe & pressure-free environment. The teachers, a male & female, teach progressive levels of Cuban Salsa Partner work, also known as **Casino** & **Rueda de Casino** \- an interactive group dance where there are constant partner exchanges with fun patterns executed in unison\! 🇨🇺The new session of Cuban Salsa begins on **Sunday, 5/3!** 🇨🇺 ▫️**Sundays** (May 3rd - 31st): 🔹**5:00-6:00pm** \| **Absolute Beginner Cuban Salsa** - **Level 1** This class is for absolute beginners with little to no dance experience & will allow you to develop a strong foundation in Cuban Salsa in an extremely fun, stress-free atmosphere. In each 60-minute class of the four week series, students focus on developing dance fundamentals including rhythm, coordination, balance, & the specific technical aspects of Cuban Salsa, including basic steps & turn patterns, partnering technique, & the fundamental motions of Casino. Students will also learn social dancing etiquette, floorcraft, & partner safety in an extremely warm, relaxed, social & fun environment. 💲PRICE -For First Time members & their guests, **1st Class: ONLY $15, 50% OFF!!!** Normally $30 Drop-In! -Level 1 full month package of **4 classes: ONLY $75** \- Normally $100\. That's 4 classes for the price of 3\!\!\! -Payment in advance encouraged either via Credit Card: https://fuakata.square.site , Venmo: @Chris-Rogicki , Cash App: $FuakataSalsaNYC , or Zelle: Christopher.Rogicki@gmail.com **📍Location:** Adelante Studios 25 W31st Street New York, NY 10001 Between Broadway & 5th Avenue Floor 2 = Grand Ballroom Space/3,000 sq ft of Dance Floor 🗽 Herald Square/NoMad/Koreatown 🚇 **Nearby Subways:** 34th St Station on B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, & PATH trains All classes are taught by both a male, Chris/Ryan/Mark/Nick, & female, Arelys/Nayelli/Svetlana/Nikki, so women can easily follow another woman while men are following a man at the same time! They have over 26 years of training, teaching, performing, & traveling to Cuba to collaborate with the very best in the Salsa world. Feel free to contact them if you have any questions: 📨 Chris: Chris@CubanSalsaNewYork.com / 📲 908.601.3415 For those with **previous experience** dancing Cuban Salsa, we also offer a **Level 1.5/Advanced Beginner class**, also on Sundays at 5:00pm, simultaneously as the absolute beginner class. See below: ▫️**Sundays** (May 3rd - 31st) 🔹**5:00 - 6:00pm** \| **Advanced Beginner/Improver Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino - Level 1.5** This class is for advanced beginners that have completed our 4-week absolute beginner series & further extrapolates from key foundational motions in Cuban Salsa. In each 60-minute class of the four week series, students focus on improving & fine-tuning the core introductory elements of Casino: Exhíbela, Dile que No, Guapea, Enchufla-based patterns, closed & open position transitions, & compositional variations. Rueda de Casino, an interactive group dance involving rapid partner exchanges, will also be introduced with the goal of increasing & fortifying responsiveness in both lead & follow roles, along with spatial orientation & kinesthetic awareness. Upon completion, students will have all the necessary tools to transition to the intermediate level. 🚨 For our complete schedule & additional info, check out: 🔗 https://mailchi.mp/074abe23ff2a/cuban-salsa-new-session-begins-this-week-lets-dance We look forward to dancing with you! Con Cariño Casinero, Arelys, Evelyn, Nayelli, Nikki, Svetlana Javier, John, Mark, Nick, Ryan, Chris & the Fuákata Crew 🇨🇺 🎶 💃 💥 🕺 🎶 🇨🇺 💻 https://linktr.ee/fuakata 🔗

Bachata footwork

We are breaking away from partnerwork for one hour every Wednesday to focus entirely on **you**. This class is designed to build a rock-solid foundation in traditional Dominican footwork, helping you master the syncopations, rhythms, and authentic flavor. We will bridge the gap between classic roots and modern social dancing, teaching you exactly how to drop eye-catching footwork and smooth body movement seamlessly into your dance. **What you will master this month:** * **Dominican Essentials:** Traditional steps, syncopated rhythms, and playful musicality. * **Body Isolation & Styling:** How to add natural flavor, hip movement, and poise without looking stiff or forced. * **Weight Transfers & Speed:** Build the agility and balance needed to nail fast footwork effortlessly. * **Social Floor Confidence:** Learn when and how to break apart from your partner and shine on your own. **No partner required. All levels are welcome, but be ready to challenge your rhythm** PRICE $20 TO PEOPLE FROM MEETUP. $30 general

Williamsburg Spanish Fridays

\>\>\> Manhattan\, Brooklyn y Queens <<< Para noches de buenas conversaciónes porque tenemos en el grupo, hispanohablantes de varios niveles de Español viniendo de la España, Latino America y los Estados Unidos con un gran porcentaje de hablantes nativos. La dinámica es charlar y conocer nuevos amigos que comparten el gusto por el idioma de Cervantes. Todos los demás de otros partes (New Jersey, Long Island, etc.) también están invitados y nos esperaremos allí. No hay Curfew para este Meetup. Cualquiera puede venir y quedarse hasta whenever. Aunque, la mayoría va a estar allí temprano. **Cost**: You will be expected to order **something** from the bar. Y además, se te pedirá que cambies de asiento al menos una vez durante el Meetup. **RSVP is required** by 6:30pm on the evening of the event and attendance will be taken. Si no está en nuestra lista para la noche, you may be turned away or charged a fee. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Corner of Union & Meeker Avenues [www.union-pool.com](http://www.union-pool.com/)

Tuesday Cavendish Bridge & Backgammon Club

Join us for a Chouette or Match Night of Backgammon. 3 - 4 Player chouette game. Opening at 7:00pm & Chouette play start at 7:30pm. **RSVP** to be included in a 2 hour Chouette or 7 Point Matches. 1st & 2nd Place Prizes The Chouette's Last Game is 9:30pm - so it is a timed event On Tuesdays at Backgammon New York City BGNYC we are back to serving light snacks, wine, beer, tea, and coffee. Backgammon Sign-in & Boards on the 12th floor. We will close around 11:00 pm. Please bring your board if you have one (if you don't, we have a limited amount on hand). We also have a sister website https://www.meetup.com/manhattan-games-center/. We look forward to seeing you. Send Email to BGNYCusa@gmail.com for Any Questions. John B

No Rake ($10hh Time) $2/2 PLO Game (CHINATOWN)

**RULES & REGULATIONS** **(Please read carefully)** **These are all "NO-RAKE" live cash games.** (Players pay TIME FEE every Half-Hour) 1/3 NLH ($100min-$500max) [$7.00hh] 2/5 NLH ($200min-$1000max) [$10.00hh] **2/2 PLO ($200min- $700max) [$10.00hh]** 5/5 NLH ($500min-$3000max) [$15.00hh] 5/5 PLO ($500min-Big Stack) [$15.00hh] 5/10 NLH ($1000min-No Max) [$20.00hh] 5/10 PLO ($1000min-No Max) [$25.00hh] 10/20 NLH ($2500min-No Max) [$25.00hh] ​ **Cash IN/OUT Game Only** No Credit/Sheet/Digital/Electronic Payments **ALL PLAYERS MUST RSVP** No Unannounced "Guests" or "+1's" Players Only - No Guests - No Spectators Seating is Limited to a first come, first serve basis. No "holding seats" or "reserving spots" **PROGRESSIVE "BAD BEAT" JACKPOT** (subject to specific rules) * "Mini-Bad Beat" * "Set over Set" * "High Hand" Payouts (Text for Current Prize Pool) ​ **Our Dealers & Waitresses work for TIPS** We urge you to please be generous (at least fair) or you may not be invited back) ​ **We follow a standard set of Casino/Poker Room rules.** (a copy of game rules can be provided upon request) Straddle UTG Only. No "Mississippi" or Double Straddles"" Will add a "ROCK" with table consent. "Bomb Pots" permitted with table consent No Flips/Side Bets/Sharing Chips ​ **3 Hour Minimum Playing Time** (only applies if your up) Applies to moving tables/games. Exception for: "Must Move" or "Same Stakes" **​** **Early-Bird Bonus** Up to first 30 minutes only (10% of Buy-In up to $50.00) \*First 7 Players Maximum ​ Current Affiliated Clubs "THE FISH TANK" Times Square (Midtown) "CATHERINE CARD CLUB" Chatham Square (Downtown) ​ **All of these policies are strictly enforced.** No exceptions. Any violation, misbehavior, complaints etc... (and you will be removed as a member) We appreciate your interest greatly and only wish to provide you with the highest quality experience. However, we do not have a shortage of players. **We will not compromise ANY of these policies.** If you feel uncomfortable with any of the aforementioned rules, regulations, and policies. We suggest you find some other options that might better suit you. Sending positive vibes and wish you only the best of luck! (There are plenty of other games you can play in) Register to play or for more info visit online at: **[pokernightoutnyc.com](https://www.pokernightoutnyc.com/)** Contact us at **704-574-4958** with any questions ​ Thank you for your cooperation We look forward to having you as a member. See you on the felt!

Saturday Euchre

Join us on Saturday afternoon at the Four-Faced Liar in the West Village for all the euchre and Midwesternly friendly ex-pats you could ever hope for. Arrive anytime after 4pm, and we'll go until everyone is tired of playing. Bring snacks to share if you are feeling generous; drinks are at the bar. If FFL is crowded, you might find us at the back of the bar. But look for groups of four people playing cards -- we're usually pretty obvious! See you soon! P.S. knowing that things can change at any time, please adjust your RSVP if you initially respond as a yes and are unable to attend. This helps me and other players have an idea of headcount. Thanks 😁