Events

ACC HK is thrilled to invite you to an extraordinary social activity, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow ACC HK members, including our board members. Get ready to enjoy wine and get creative by drawing a life nude model. No previous experience required. 

You won’t want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to mingle, relax, and make lasting connections. 

Registration Process

Lunch: register through the "Register Now" button

Drink & Draw: register via https://bookwhen.com/nudd#focus=ev-s7ex-20240720160000 (use the booking password ACCNUDD and discount code ACCNUDD2024 for 15% discount)

We look forward to your registration and are excited to meet you in a more relaxed and informal environment.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 20 July 2024

Activity:

12:00 pm

Lunch @ Fullcup Cafe

Address: G/F, 91 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Drink & Draw @ NuDDHK (includes a short introduction on how to draw)

Address: a.better.tomorrow, unit 607A, 6/F, Block A, Merit Industrial Centre, 94 To Kwa Wan Road, To Kwa Wan

Important notes

1. Due to the informal nature of this activity, this social activity will be held on a Saturday. 
2. If you cannot join us for the Drink & Draw part of the event, you are also able to sign up for the Lunch part of the event only (or vice versa) - feel free to choose the option that suits you best.
3. The costs for the event should be paid by yourself on the day or via any registration links provided- please ensure that you have cash on hand to cover these expenses.
4. You may bring an in-house counsel who is not a member of ACC HK to join the activity. Make sure your guest is registered via the links provided.
5. This will be a small group activity and registration may be capped to enable a better experience - sign up early to avoid disappointment.
6. You will be asked to provide your WhatsApp number to coordinate on the day.
7. To ensure an optimal experience, a minimum of 3 registrants are required for the lunch to proceed. In the unlikely event that we don’t reach this threshold, the lunch will be cancelled.

 (Members can bring 1 guest along)

Read more about

NuDD: http://www.hayatsing.com/nudd#/regular and

Founder: http://www.hayatsing.com/about

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