No Phone Analog Group 20s to 40s Maroochydore

*Are you new to the Coast? Work from home and going stir crazy? Single? Travelling through in a van? Visiting from overseas? Or just keen to meet people on the same vibe?* *Maybe you like LPs, organic food, film cameras, books, art, or old-school conversation.* **The vibe is analog**. Whatever that means to you. *Come along to NoPhone Sunshine Coast Meetup.* Real people. Real conversations. Phones stay in your pocket until the last 5 minutes. No screens. More human. Shy is fine. Limited English is fine. Come practice. No judgement. We will alternate initially between: Friday night after work or Saturday late afternoon The meetup is held in bars and cafes, but you can simply grab a coffee, tea, or non-alcoholic drink. Come along. Have a chat. Meet some interesting people. Bring a kooky friend. \-\-\- **Why I started this** I created this because it was the sort of group I was looking for and could not find on the Coast. The Sunshine Coast is *beautiful*... but sometimes it can feel like everything closes early and social life takes a *bit* of effort. This is a low-key, intentional social club built around conversation, activities, and meeting good people. No selling. No hidden agenda. Just a place to show up, chat, and see what grows. \-\-\- **The Format** Each meetup runs for around 60 minutes. ***Welcome*** *A quick hello from the host.* ***Whip Around*** *A 5–20 second introduction. Name and where you are from is enough.* ***Conversation Starter*** *A simple icebreaker in pairs.* *This week: Morning person, night owl, or hybrid?* ***Topic du Jour*** *A bigger group conversation.* *This week: What music do you currently have on repeat?* ***Convo Booster*** *A surprise topic if conversations slow down.* ***The Pitt*** *Books, films, and things worth sharing.* ***Takeaways*** *Share something you enjoyed or learned.* ***Phones out and Vote*** *Choose future topics and special interest groups.* The group evolves with the people who come. \-\-\- **Future interest groups** Ideas include: **Film** Vintage movies, cinema nights, Strand, Pomona, or elsewhere. **Culture Exchange** Meet people from different countries and backgrounds. **Theatre** Local plays and performances. **Art** Painting trips, life drawing, beginner linocut, galleries. **Food** Special meals and local restaurants. Organic, slow food? **Social Skills** For anyone who finds groups, networking, or modern life a bit challenging. The possibilities are open. You decide what comes next. \-\-\- **Who is welcome?** You do not need special skills or clever stories. You do not need perfect English. Just bring curiosity, kindness, and manners your grandma would like. \-\-\- **Three simple rules** *No selling* This is not a sales event, dating event, political event, or fundraiser. It is simply social. *No preaching* Politics, religion, and big debates stay outside. Whatever your views... leave them at the door. Let's bring back the old-fashioned idea of enjoying someone's company. *Respect people* No rudeness. No pushy behaviour. No sleaziness. Treat people well. Bring the manners you would use at your grandma's place. \-\-\- If this sounds like your kind of thing... come along and say g'day. We would love to meet you.