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Puzzled Pint San Francisco - Monthly Free Puzzles at a Pub

Puzzled Pint is a FREE event for puzzle lovers occurring in pubs throughout the globe on the second Tuesday of each month, if you like escape rooms, crosswords, or sudoku, you'll love Puzzled Pint! Beginning the Friday before, solve the location puzzle posted at [http://www.puzzledpint.com/](http://mail01.tinyletterapp.com/puzzledpintsf/join-puzzled-pint-for-some-delicious-taco-tuesday-themed-puzzles-tomorrow-5-9/22301357-mail01.tinyletterapp.com/puzzledpintsf/join-us-in-the-mission-district-for-tonight-s-expanse-themed-puzzles/21330185-www.puzzledpint.com/?c=310d81e1-78e4-4625-b4aa-01c28f5582ae) to discover this month's location(s). Now running multiple in-person locations in San Francisco! Local Game Control volunteers will provide everything you need including hints to help beginners along. Bring a team of 2 to 5 people or come and make new friends. SF Game Control will be sipping beers and handing out puzzles and hints at each location from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Interested in meeting new puzzling friends? Message [PuzzledPintSF](https://www.facebook.com/PuzzledPintSF) on Facebook and we can organize a mixed group or two to meet up and puzzle together. RSVP not required. Want a monthly reminder? Sign up for our newsletter, now with Mailchimp: [http://eepurl.com/iJY_SI](http://eepurl.com/iJY_SI)

East Bay Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group Meetup

**About us:** The Bay Area Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group is a friendly, unstructured, in-person peer support group for anybody 18+ who lives with chronic pain, illness(es), invisible disabilities, and any type of mental health experiences. The group is a casual safe space to hang out, talk about our lives, share coping strategies, form friendships, create community, and get support. **Location:** 2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Look for a corner gallery in a residential neighborhood! **Accessibility Info:** * The meeting space is in a wheelchair accessible gallery. * There are bathrooms accessible via ramp within the gallery. * The lighting is relatively gentle, though of course feel free to bring hats, sunglasses to adjust! * Seating provided by the gallery are wooden, foldout chairs. If a metal foldout chair would be preferable, let me know, and I'll try to procure some! * Feel free to bring heating pads, yoga mats, cooling pads, to make yourself as comfortable as possible! \*\*\*Please refrain from wearing anything scented, including lotion, dry-cleaned clothes, etc. This is to ensure that the group is safe for people with chemical sensitivities.\*\*\* **Scheduling Info: While this group runs every other week, there are a few dates when the space will not be available. Those dates are: 4/7, 5/5, 6/2, and 11/3! To play it safe, check on the meetup page to be sure that we are meeting!** **COVID Safety:** * We are asking folks to mask! If you have any questions about the event, feel free to email Anna at [anna.ch@betterbecausecollective.org ](mailto:anna.ch@betterbecausecollective.org)

Puzzled Pint

Plein Air Paint Out at the Conservatory of Flowers — Golden Gate Park

🎨 Bay Area Plein Air Paint Out at the Conservatory of Flowers — Golden Gate Park Join fellow artists for a plein air painting session at one of San Francisco’s most beloved landmarks, the beautiful Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. With its historic Victorian architecture, lush gardens, colorful blooms, and surrounding park landscapes, this location offers endless inspiration for painters and sketchers. Capture the elegance of the Conservatory, explore nearby garden views, and enjoy a day of creativity with the Bay Area plein air community. Artists of all levels and mediums are welcome — oils, watercolor, acrylics, pastels, and sketchbooks. Come share your process, exchange ideas, and enjoy the camaraderie of painting outdoors together. 🖌️ Bring your own supplies, easel, and a chair if needed 🌿 All mediums and skill levels welcome 📍 Golden Gate Park — Conservatory of Flowers ☀️ Weather permitting Come paint, connect, and celebrate the beauty of San Francisco’s gardens and landscapes!

Puzzles & Pinot

Join us for Assemble Puzzlery’s event at Best Friends in Albany. There will be pairs and teams speed puzzling as well as free, drop-in casual puzzling and puzzle chess. If you want to compete be sure to register at Assemble Puzzlery's website. https://assemblepuzzlery.com/collections/puzzles-and-pinot-at-best-friends-10-11-26 Don't forget, Best Friends is a 21+ venue

Letter Writing & Tea @ Teance Fine Teas - Sunday Oct 11th

Slow down and handwrite a letter, work on journaling, or just hang out with us over a cozy pot of tea! Free stationery, stamps, stickers, and envelopes will be provided, just show up and say hi! Feel free to bring your own supplies to share/destash as well. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month from 3-5PM at [Teance Fine Teas](https://www.teance.com/letter-writing-club-tea.html), a wonderful tea shop with a wide handcrafted selection of high quality teas. Guided tea tastings are available, or share a pot with a friend! Address: 1036 Grayson St, Berkeley, CA 94710 RSVPing is optional, feel free to just show up! :) Don't worry if the RSVP limit on meetup is reached, we'll make space for everyone!

Puzzle Night at Gilman Brewing

This Meetup is to attend Puzzle Night at Gilman Brewing on October 21st 6-9pm. There will be free casual puzzling tables, a puzzle swap and a speed puzzling competition. If you want to compete in speed puzzling you do need to [register](https://assemblepuzzlery.com/pages/events)[ ](https://assemblepuzzlery.com/pages/events)at Assemble Puzzlery who puts on the event. Hope to see you all there to puzzle together! Gilman is family friendly!

Puzzle Night at Public Market

Join us for Puzzle Night at Public Market Emeryville. More details on Assemble Puzzlery's website. https://assemblepuzzlery.com/pages/events

Trivia Tuesday at Shotski’s Alpine Lodge | Sunset Trivia

Looking for **Trivia Tuesday** in San Francisco? Join us every Tuesday at 7 PM for Sunset Trivia at **Shotski’s Alpine Lodge!** 🧠🍻 Bring your smartest friends, come solo and find a team, or recruit that one person who knows a suspicious amount of random facts. Expect questions covering everything from pop culture and music to sports, history, and general knowledge. It’s free to play, hosted live, played right from your phone, and there are prizes for the top teams. Grab a table and get ready to Think. Drink. Win.! 🏆

Monday Night Trivia at The Sycamore

Come out for a night of fun and prizes! Feel free to bring your trivia team or organize one here. Please coordinate in the event notes if you want to form a trivia team, teams of up to six are allowed. If you come solo introduce yourself and I’ll direct you to the “pick up” team. I’m the quizmaster and it should be obvious who I am. San Francisco is currently back to an indoor mask mandate whether you are vaccinated or not. Bring a mask!

Wednesday Night Trivia at The Willows

Come out for a night of fun and prizes! Feel free to bring your trivia team or organize one here. Please coordinate in the event notes if you want to form a trivia team, teams of up to six are allowed. If you come solo introduce yourself and I’ll direct you to the “pick up” team. I’m the quizmaster and it should be obvious who I am. San Francisco is currently back to an indoor mask mandate whether you are vaccinated or not. Bring a mask!

Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).