Food, Drink & Games
Unless otherwise stated, access to these Groups is limited to AWA Members only
Bridge
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Welcome back to the friendliest game in town! We provide an atmosphere where players can enjoy high quality play in an amiable game, located in a spacious, well-ventilated venue. Games are run by an SCBA accredited director; scoring is done electronically. If you’ve played duplicate bridge and understand Basic Standard American Bidding (SAYC), you are welcome to join us. Our more experienced players go out of their way to make sure everyone feels welcome and supported. But be warned - their enthusiasm for the game is contagious!
BRIDGE LESSONS
At various times of the year our Bridge coordinators will offer lessons for complete beginners, or those who are not yet able to join the full duplicate bridge games. To register your interest for these lessons ahead of time, please email the Bridge section directly.
Schedule:
Duplicate Bridge: Mondays, 1pm to 4.30pm in the Singapura Room at Hollandse Club (free parking).
Lessons: various intervals
Fees:
Duplicate Bridge: $5 (AWA Members)
Lessons: Listed at time of registration
Registration:
registration for games via email, registration for lessons will be via the AWA website
Bunco
Bunco is Back!
Join us for an exciting and fast-paced dice game that's all about fun and friendship. Our monthly Bunco nights will be member-hosted on the second Thursday of each month, with 12-20 players.
Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, no prior experience or skill is needed—everyone is welcome!
Schedule:
2nd Thursday of the month
Fees:
no fees
Registration:
Click the "Register" button to be added to the WhatsApp chat
Cocktail Club & Bar Nights
Welcome to evenings of fun and relaxation at the finest venues in Singapore. Come and join us for drinks, nibbles and the opportunity to meet new people. We offer two experiences:
Cocktail Club is for those wanting a unique and intimate experience at the finest establishments in Singapore ranging from grand hotels to small, intimate cocktail bars. Maximum number for this event will be 10 people.
Bar Nights is a relaxed social gathering for an unlimited number of people. Come for wine, beer or non-alcoholic drinks and get to meet other members of AWA.
Schedule:
1st Wednesday of the month
Fees:
Drinks at own cost
Registration:
Register for each bar night via the calendar. You can join the WhatsApp group below to be notified of upcoming bar nights.
Coffee and Friends
*Open to members and prospective members*
If you are new to the AWA, new to Singapore, or have lived here a while but want to meet some new people, this is a great place to start.
Feel free to drop by. We are just a casual group that likes meeting new people. This group is perfect for you if you are new to Singapore and want to learn a little more about AWA.
Sinpopo Brand Restaurant @ Tangs Department Store
310 Orchard Rd #02-22, 238864
Note: The Tangs store doesn't officially open till 11am, but doors will open at 10.25am to allow access to the Sinpopo Restaurant.
Schedule:
Fridays, 10.30am to 12 noon (except PH or conflict with AWA event)
Fees:
Drinks at own cost
Registration:
No registration needed
DISH Lunches
DISH is our social luncheon, located at various restaurants throughout Singapore. Our goal is to pick a wide variety of different cuisines and restaurant styles throughout the year, especially focusing on venues you may not have tried yet. This is a great way to try new venues in Singapore and make new friends!
Schedule:
Dates vary
Fees:
Attendance fees apply
Registration:
Register for each lunch via the calendar. You can join the WhatsApp group below to be notified of upcoming lunches.
High Tea
Singapore Hotels are famous for their High Tea service, and our goal is to try as many of them as we can! We will aim to try a variety of styles and price points throughout the year.
The High Teas are not held to a fixed schedule, so to find out when the next High Tea will take place please check the calendar regularly. You can also sign up for the High Tea WhatsApp chat below.
Schedule:
Dates vary
Fees:
Attendance fees apply
Registration:
Register below or via our events calendar
Mahjong
Mahjong Games
AWA plays Western Style Mahjong*. Registration for our games is organized via the AWA Mahjong WhatsApp chat - please register via the button below. PLEASE NOTE: YOU SHOULD ONLY REGISTER FOR THE CHAT IF YOU ARE ALREADY ABLE TO PLAY MAHJONG.
Mahjong Training
If you would like to learn mahjong, we periodically have mahjong training sessions, with registration via our calendar (if we have a current session live, you will see it in the calendar list at the foot of this page).
The training sessions are held at a private home. Training includes material and tuition from our mahjong volunteers. You will need to complete training before signing up for one of our games as there are a lot of mahjong varieties out there!
(This style of mahjong is detailed in this book)
Schedule:
Games: Wednesday afternoon
Training: dates vary
Fees:
Games: no fees
Training: published at time of training
Registration:
Games: Click the "Register" button to be added to the WhatsApp chat (only for trained members)
Training: via the calendar or below