Seven new ways to make friends (and more) in Canberra
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We have all struggled or felt the need for more friends – people change, you might have relocated to a different country or town, or you may simply want to try something different.
And while Canberra is notorious as a city where it’s ‘hard to make friends’, we think you’re just looking in the wrong spots. To help guide you in the right direction are seven things to try, where you are destined to meet and make friends (and maybe something more).
Club Sup
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The hint is in the name! Meet, greet, and chat with like-minded people at Club Sup, because bonding over good food and wine is a combo destined to make a successful friendship. The once cold room will be filled with warmth in just a matter of minutes while individuals of all kinds mingle – the barrier from strangers to friends will be crossed quicker than you think.
The Girls Club Canberra
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The well-known and well-loved ‘hot girl walk’ is back and better than ever! Walking, talking, and forming friendships all at once is a fantastic example of the multitasking skills women are known and praised for. In this club, you get the chance to walk with new people every month, whether you’re new to the area or you’re just looking to make more friends. Every month will be unique, with a new place, a new walk, and new people every time. You never know what to anticipate. Take a 45-minute stroll to start your morning off right!
Curated
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Are you the friend that’s always third wheeling, complaining that Hinge is boring and in your ‘single era’? Then Curated might be the thing for you! Changing the current dating scene for the better, this event series is all about experiences rather than awkward small talk, speed dating, and swiping. Bond over an experience where you get to do something and share it with someone else. From cocktail making classes, to walks by the lake to cooking classes to sunset cruises, the possibilities are endless. Even if the date goes badly at least you can check off a new experience on your bucket list and tell your friends a funny story!
Canberra Racquet Club
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Want to meet a new doubles partner? Then you are in the right place at the Canberra Racquet Club. Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world at the moment, so who’s to say it can’t be the fastest-growing way to make new friends? They use the Playtomic app, which allows single players to book a court, send a text to a group chat and then play with other interested parties simultaneously. It’s as simple as texting, chatting, and playing. You might just find your next doubles partner, your next competitor, or you never know…
18 Nyrang Street, Fyshwick | @racquetclubs
Make Art, Eat Cake
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Unwinding and socialising at the same time is a great way to explain the experience you will have at Make Art and Eat Cake. Sip, eat and paint while surrounded by like-minded individuals who share the same type of interests. You will learn new skills and possibly make new friends throughout the two-hour visual arts master class. If you fancy cake more than alcohol then this is the place for you. Substitute drinks for cake and paint away!
The Front Gallery & Cafe, Lyneham | accessartacademy.com
Food for Taught
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Craving a home-cooked meal with the weather is getting colder? Fiona is the expert and wants to share hers with you! Sit around a cosy table and meet other people who also crave a home-cooked meal on the cold winter Canberra nights. Through learning new recipes and skills, you will go home with more than just a full tummy. Take your seat and share stories around the kitchen table, just like old times!
O’Connor | foodfortaught.com.au
With-Me
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With Me is combating loneliness one event at a time, including cooking, walking and yoga. With Me combats bad mental health by demonstrating how belonging and being a part of a community can significantly impact one’s life. The hardest thing is usually getting started, but if you don’t try, you never know what can happen! There are countless opportunities to live your life to the fullest within the With-Me community.
