social events.

looking for local offline connection?

a calendar of in-person talks, stand-up comedy nights, elder’s storytelling, chess club, music performances, craft and chat afternoons, singles’ mixers, the Under the Moon philosophy group, board game nights (Catan, anyone?), women's circle, men's group, the “therapists taboo panel”, book club, hobby groups, movie nights…

if you organise a local community group and are looking for a space to meet, we’d love to hear from you!

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evening talk series 3.0: Demystifying Menopause

Tuesday 21 October 2025

Manly42 hosted its third Evening Talk, Demystifying Menopause, featuring Dr Anjali Didi, GP and lecturer at the University of Sydney, and Ava Loiskandl, Women’s Health Physiotherapist. The event opened with a humorous Fleabag monologue by Liz Jewell before diving into an open discussion on perimenopause and menopause.

Dr Didi explained the transition phases, common symptoms, and treatment options such as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), stressing individualised care and regular GP monitoring. Ava described how declining oestrogen affects muscles, joints, and the pelvic floor, influencing both physical and emotional wellbeing. The speakers highlighted nutrition, resistance training, adequate protein, Vitamin D, and gut health as key to managing symptoms and maintaining bone and cardiovascular health.

The evening encouraged open conversations about menopause at home and in workplaces, promoting community support, self-awareness, and movement as vital tools for navigating this life stage.

See our Blog for all the details.

Under the Moon Philosophy

every full moon we meet to discuss a topic that we have voted on in advance. this is a facilitated session, no prior knowledge of philosophy is required, just a willingness to share your opinion and to hear others.below are some examples of recent topics discussed.

‘leave with more questions than you came with’

follow us on @underthemoonphilosophy for information on the next session

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evening talk series 3.0: Are we really what we eat?

Tuesday 21 September 2025

Manly42 hosted its second Evening Talk, Are We Really What We Eat?, at Ruby Lane Wholefoods in Manly. The event brought together an inspiring local panel — Sammy, Phil, Laura, and Angela — to explore nutrition, wellness, and the mind-body connection.

Sammy shared Tao-inspired principles for natural healing, such as using kuzu root for lung health, ginger for circulation, and oshiplums for throat support and grounding. Phil discussed how his gut health challenges led him to self-awareness and the founding of Ruby Lane to share nourishing food with the community. Laura emphasised everyday nutrition tips: eat fermented foods, combine protein with vitamin C for better absorption, and include healthy fats like avocado, oils, and nuts. Angela spoke about homeopathy and emotional mindfulness, encouraging awareness of how feelings influence eating habits.

The evening closed with gratitude for the panel’s wisdom and practical insights on holistic wellbeing.

🌿 guided nature walk with mark around north head

join manly42 and local nature enthusiast Mark for a monthly refreshing guided walk exploring our natural environemnt. This is a chance to connect with community, enjoy the outdoors and notice the beauty of our local flora and fauna, all while taking time off our phones and engaging our senses in nature.

Our last, Nature Walk with Mark was a true delight!

What a beautiful way to start the weekend with a stroll through Cabbage Tree bay reserve, up through to the look outover Shelley and then through the secret passage in the wall to the hanging swamp.

Thank you @markarc for your insightful tour of the area and nature knowledge. After a busy week, the pause and circular breathing on the cliff top was a real highlight too.

the future of human connection

Evening Talk Series 1.0: The Future of Human Connection

On Tuesday 5 August 2025, Manly42 launched its first Evening Talk, The Future of Human Connection, at Henry G’s Wine Parlour in central Manly. The sold-out event drew over 50 guests to an evening of warmth and lively discussion featuring philosopher April Lewis, psychotherapist Hannah Maude, women’s empowerment coach Tony Moran, and AI transformation consultant Rachel Smith.

The conversation explored how technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping relationships and self-awareness. Key themes included philosophy’s role in preserving meaning amid automation, psychotherapy’s reminder that genuine connection comes through presence and touch, and the empowerment that comes from engaging with technology consciously. Speakers also reflected on AI as both a mirror and mediator of human values.

A spirited Q&A invited reflections on ethics, intimacy, and the evolving nature of relationships. Guests lingered over wine and shared plates — a fitting finale celebrating authentic human connection.

pre-launch event at gumbooya reserve

on friday 27th june 2025 we met in gumbooya reserve for a welcome to Country ceremony and to acknowledge the land on which we meet. it was such a perfect way to celebrate our human connection with the beautiful people

the blue sky and the sunshine welcomed us and warmed us up just for our gathering, after a cold and grey morning. this event wasn't successful without your love and support

thank you so much for being there to witness our journey and those who wanted to be there but couldn't, everyone showed us so much support, that drives us to go forward to help create this new community a meaningful one for all.

People stayed longer afterwards, connecting one after another with the delicious food.

People came from everywhere, from manly to all the way from auburn!!

Gratitude to all

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