{"product_id":"post-a-letter-to-your-future-self-apr-2026","title":"post a letter to your future self  - apr 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003ewe invite you to join the april edition of the \u003cstrong\u003ethursday book club \u003c\/strong\u003eto celebrate the one-year anniversary of our letter-writing event,\u003cspan\u003e inspired by the ever-popular \u003cem\u003ebistro de lettres \u003c\/em\u003ein paris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein collaboration with \u003cstrong\u003etoday fit\u003c\/strong\u003e, we will be doing a reading of some iconic and noteworthy letters, before each settling down to write a letter to our future self, accompanied by a wine, cocktail or tea. after the writing session, we’ll segue into light (optional) discussion and drinks. we'll have paper, pens, and a wax-stamp station onsite for the letter-writing session. you're also welcome to bring a book and enjoy some quiet reading time during the evening as well! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe first half of this event will involve quiet time, allowing writers and readers to settle down with a wine, cocktail or tea. after this quiet period, we'll segue into light (optional) discussion and drinks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 april\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etime: \u003c\/strong\u003e7 - 9 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evenue\u003c\/strong\u003e: Venner, 161 Hollywood Road\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*each ticket includes 1 drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), and postage for your letter, to be sent to you on 30th april 2027. additional food and beverage will be available for purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eschedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6:30 pm: doors open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7:00 - 7:15 pm: introductions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7:15- 8:15 pm: quiet time for letter-writing and reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8:15 - 9:00 pm: open social and mingling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e thursday book club by gentle books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an event series spotlighting reading communities across Hong Kong, celebrating a range of genres, conversations, and books. every edition of the book club is unique — this evolving format invites guest hosts to innovate new formats and activate literature. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Today Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToday Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wellness app for meeting and connecting with like minded people in real life. They hold in-person events and workouts, for body and mind, every day in Hong Kong, from Meditation to Muai Thai. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Venner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenner\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Nordic-inspired cafe and wine bar in Hong Kong founded by Nelson Htoo and Elin Fu. Designed as a modern neighbourhood hangout, Venner offers small-batch pastries, specialty coffee, comforting plates, and a curated selection of natural wines. 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