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Friday Night Board Gaming (formerly Friday Night Dice) is a meetup for everyone who likes board games. And if you’re new to board games, our friendly gamers are happy to teach you how to play. We play basic European board games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket To Ride, etc., and more advanced games like Suburbia, Power Grid, Terraforming Mars, and Railways of the World. Also war games & card games. We bring lots of games, but you’re free to bring your own! We used to game at LASFS (Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society) in Van Nuys. However, as that organization sold its building we have moved to Paper Hero's and Games, a game store in Sherman Oaks, and we continue to meet every Friday late afternoon and evening. We share the gaming space with a large group of Magic the Gathering players but we easily have room for between 10 to 20 board gamers who usually show up for board games. Most of these gamers are regulars who just don't bother to RSVP as this is a store open to all comers and requiring a Yes RSVP is not feasible as we are often joined by store customers who see what we are doing and ask to join in - and we always say YES! (As most gamers do not bother to RSVP, quite often our home page will just show me as the only attendee even though we may have almost 2 dozen gamers at our tables. So, if the home page shows just 1 person attending, pay no attention to that as we may very well have full house of gamers.) So come on down and get your gaming fix this Friday at the friendly and comfortable game store. We have beginners and advanced gamers, so everyone is welcome.

Left leaning politics are a focus. I know that having Chinese food every week may be boring to some people, but here are the reasons why I'm keeping this location: * Free parking * Reasonably priced * Separate checks * A really nice conference room * Great location * More new people from other parts of the city * 10 minutes from Brentwood in the middle of the day. The salads are good, or come and just have tea if you don't want Chinese food. Check out menu at [https://order.pfchangs.com](https://order.pfchangs.com/)\|

During During spring and milder weather this hour is reserved for private party . Feel free to check with me offseason if you don't mind the Heat. Also if there is no group the fee for a private hour is $40. Thanks for your understanding. What makes this workout different? For most players, it is the ability to master net play as well as enhancin g the ground-strokes to create 'all-court' game, coverage, control, balance, finesse, flexibility, ... altogether low-impact (on the joints) effective play. Here is a little information on my background. I have been coaching tennis for well over two decades. When the 'tennis powers that be' decided to turn our graceful, exciting sport into a boring baseline slug fest, tossing out the classic backhand with the bathwater, I resisted and have trained countless players in the traditional fundamentals of tennis which lead to effortless all-court coverage, accuracy, variety, finesse and power... About 50% of our focus over the decades has been on the 'Inner Game' which creates the perfect balance to our workouts. Side benefits for those who follow my guidance are greatly decreased incidence of tennis related injuries. I am a 'player-coach', and have never experienced more than an occasional minor strain that clears up within minutes to hours usually, but always fewer than 48 hours. You can check the >More >Discussions >Message Board for a couple of threads on things like tendonitis plus an excellent find on the importance of good body chemistry called 'Be Healthy Now'. Check this out! Table of contents for the "Who was teaching what where when" upcoming tennis history, in which I am said to be featured in chapter 1 and chapter 4. https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/8665ae_77f1c103ab7a40e2a5c0c43dd44198cc.pdf Final draft copies were distributed to tennis officials of the USTA and other tennis governing bodies at the recent US Open by its historian author. New publication date for all to see is April 2020. Anyone that attends my workouts with an open mind, ready to possibly look at their game from a slightly different perspective is usually pleasantly surprised. I think you will be as well! For future reference please contact me directly and early if you are interested in this event. This Meetup has contingencies, for instance it may not happen if the workout that precedes it isn't happening, and it probably will not happen if there is only one confirmation unless we convert it to 'Your private hour. (40$/hour, however, there is a non-meetup member and friend who attends most weeks and this hour is listed on our sister Meetup, thus a very good chance that this will be a group as the maximum is just four, really three because MU includes me in the count.) If you don't have my phone number, you may be in touch with me through Meetup message or email. I only exchange phone numbers via email. Please give me minimum 24 hour notice if you are interested. Skill level is usually 3.5 plus or minus... Thanks for checking!'

Join us in-person every Friday (12:30-1:30) for a Yang-style Tai Chi group. This is geared for beginners so everyone is welcome, regardless of age, skill or physical ability. This is a donation-only event.

Join us every Friday (11:30-12:30) for a rejuvenating weekly, Qigong group! Dive into the ancient art of Qigong, focusing on movement, mindfulness and breath work to promote wellness and healthy living. This event is perfect for those who are new to Qigong or for those looking to go a little deeper into their practice. Discover the powerful benefits of energy healing through Qigong as your teacher, Skee Goedhart guides you through a relaxing yet energizing session. Whether you're seeking stress relief, improved mobility, breath control, or simply a new hobby, this weekly group is designed to help you kick-start your Qigong journey. Connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive and welcoming environment. No experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and an open mind. Let's cultivate inner peace and vitality together! *This is a donation only based event*. Donations are always appreciated but not excepted

In Europe during the Middle Ages Christian women covered their hair. During the 16th and 17th centuries wigs were worn by royalty, and associated with high status and high fashion. In the 60s and 70s the wig enjoyed a revival thanks in part to a large fashionista market. Filmed in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Canada and Jerusalem, Sheitel traces the historical and spiritual roots of hair covering for married women in Judaism, its evolving interpretations, and its misconceptions. Scenes from Jerusalem reveal how head coverings act as markers of faith and empowerment not only for Jewish, but Christian and Muslim women as well. Additionally, the film offers a rare look into the global wig industry. Sunday, May 17 @ 2:00 p.m. $5 per person Includes Popcorn & Concessions *** \*\*Spring Sale\*\* CBS Film Series T-Shirts For Sale $12 Each - 2 for $20 *** $1 raffle tickets will be on sale for a chance to win a $25 gift card RSVP to cbsfilmseries@gmail.com or (661) 254-2411 21430 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350

We’re transitioning to WhatsApp because… well, let’s just say Meetup discovered the true meaning of “maximizing shareholder value.” 😅 https://chat.whatsapp.com/IDDhI0Ryfar4PZNHavruOQ

FREE PLANT ID PRESENTATION Placerita Canyon Nature Center by Christopher. 2PM

Join us for a cozy, creative gathering where you’ll decorate your own cake (no experience needed!) and connect with other amazing women in a relaxed, welcoming space. Immerse yourself in a garden like atmosphere, where you'll have your own set of tools and the guidance of an expert cake artist to create your own masterpiece. This is your moment to unwind, create something beautiful with your hands, and enjoy a truly special time. Hosts' Instagram profiles: @erikakorma_sugardesign @carodeco_party What’s included: • A fully guided cake decorating experience (take your creation home!) • Your own 5 in. round cake. • All materials provided • Curated bites + a refreshing mocktail • A thoughtfully prepared gift bag from our sponsors Free parking! Come solo or bring a friend—you’ll leave with something sweet, new connections, and a full heart :) Full details in the link: https://caroeventdesign.com/events/

We host co-ed pickup soccer games in The Valley several times a week If you want to join any of our games please sign up here in the Pezo Pickup Soccer app: [https://onelink.to/pezopickupsoccermu](https://onelink.to/pezopickupsoccermu) ⚽ Women, men, co-ed ⚽ Advanced, intermediate, beginner ⚽ Morning, afternoon, night ⚽ Weekday, weekend ⚽ 5v5, 8v8, 11v11 *Check our schedule in the Pezo app, we have a soccer game for you.* You do not need a team to join our games, you can sign up solo or with your friends. You will meet new people at the field 🤝 Just make sure that if you want to play you reserve your place on the roster in the Pezo Pickup Soccer app 📲 All players must be 18 years or older \*\*\* Text us with any questions: 323-609-5659 \*\*\*

Youth Church is happening on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 10:30am Contact Rev. Nicole for information # CSLGHNicole@gmail.com

Welcome to the first members' meeting of Blitz Line! This will not only establish Blitz Line as an IT club, but also propose and discuss potential ideas. \- All skill levels welcome\. \- No strict dress code\. \- Location is listed below\. \- Despite the listed time length of this event\, the meeting could be shorter or longer depending on the time\. The meet-up location is at a small recreational park in Sylmar, right by the freeway exit for easier access. There is a single area of tables, but additional chairs will be provided if needed. Location Address: 15625 Bledsoe St, Sylmar, CA 91342 Please arrive at least 10 - 20 minutes earlier to prepare. More contact details will be added 2 days before the event.

**\*\*Event is cross-posted - there will be attendees from other Meetup groups\*\*** *Additional guests under my name include number of members signed up for this event with other Meetup groups (cross-posted event)* Let's welcome new members to the group, as well as catch up with familiar/returning faces! This is intended to be a chill event where we can grab some boba milk tea or ice cream (Baskin Robbins is next door). **We will be hanging out at Bon Bon Tea House (Granada Hills location) from 5-6 PM and head out for a short two mile walk from 6-7 PM, get some steps in.** Looking forward to seeing you all there! **MEETING LOCATION**: We will be meeting outside near the Bon Bon Tea House (Granada Hills location) entrance **PARKING**: Free parking in the large shopping plaza parking lot **PAYMENT**: Order and pay at the counter Event details will be posted here as they become available...

**About this talk and from our presenter, Malcolm Barrett:** R has a distinct quality: someone who sits down to their computer, downloads the latest version of R, and installs some packages from CRAN will largely have no issues. This is one of R’s greatest strengths, particularly for newcomers: you can get right to work. This is by design: CRAN provides packages in such a way that we receive certain guarantees that everything is going to (mostly) work together on a given day. Revisiting a project in R later, however, is often painful: all those things that worked beautifully together suddenly fail. Either you have to update all your code to match the changes that have been made in the packages you use, or you have to find a way to restore your R session to the state that it was in when you were working last. R has a long history of community tools for managing package environments, such as packrat and renv. Yet, it’s still rarely an easy process. Exposure to the uv framework for managing Python environments—itself a harrowing history—showed me that there could be a better way. I set out to revisit R package environments and came out the other side with a new point of view. In this talk, I’ll discuss why we face issues restoring R package environments, improving renv workflows, thinking through system dependencies, and exploring other tools like Posit Package manager, Docker, and rv. **For ONLINE attendees**: We will be broadcasting this presentation via Zoom. We will begin promptly at 7:00 pm PT. **Please RSVP for online attendance to get the Zoom link under the Hybrid location info.** **For IN-PERSON attendees, meeting location info:** We'll be meeting at the Keck Center @ Chapman University room N107/N109. The space has a 40-person limit - If you RSVP but are unable to attend, please update your RSVP promptly to accommodate others interested in attending. **Food and beverages will be catered by SoCal RUG for this event and served at 6:30 pm PT. The main presentation will begin at 7:00 pm PT.** **Parking:** The best parking option will be the Anderson Parking Structure conveniently next to the Chapman's Keck Center. From the entrance of the Anderson Parking Structure, navigate to the elevator on the far side of the parking structure. Take the elevator to the 1st floor, and you'll find yourself in an outdoor atrium. As you’re exiting the elevator, turn left through the glass doors into Swenson Hall. Continue down the hallway past the MakerSpace and the Ideation Zone (rooms N107/109) will be on your left. While street parking is an option, it may require a valid Chapman parking pass depending on the street you're on - Please pay attention to street signage and see everyone tonight! ***Legal Disclaimer:*** *The advice and/or information provided at this event is not endorsed by nor should it be construed as educational/legal advice from Chapman University.*

**More people will attend then showing: This event is cross-posted on 5 other Meetup groups.** **STATS** Difficulty: 5/10, Steep up & down, with some slippery spots Length: 3 miles, 2.25 hours plus breaks Elevation Start: 1492' / Peak: 2769’ Elevation Gain & Loss: 1277’ View: Amazing 360 View of City, Valleys and Mountains Details: This hike has some STEEP and slippery downhill moments but has a bench at the top to relax on. We made a new uphill trail, which is not on any trail map, so this is now a loop. **TRAILHEAD INFO** Plenty of parking on Lone Oak near the end of the road. In consideration of the good neighbors there, Please keep noises and talk at low volume until we get on the trail. Night-hiking in LA is amazing! Trails are practically empty, breeze is cool, & the beautiful city below you offers unlimited full-definition entertainment! We take short rest stops as needed. At the peak/midpoint, we take a nice break to have beer/soda/snacks & look at beautiful scenery. Please RSVP & arrive by 6:55 pm for a 7:00 pm start. Change your RSVP ASAP if you can’t make it to give others a chance to hike. Repeat “No Shows” will get last priority on future hikes. **COMMON-SENSE NOTES** * Please wear proper hiking boots or shoes with deep tread * Wear long pants as this trail is overgrown in some sections * Bring plenty of water to drink * Bring a headlamp for optional use after dark * Fun, yummy snacks are always appreciated * Health advisory: Please stay home if you are not feeling well or have recently been exposed to someone who is sick. * Bring a Cheerful Attitude :-) We hike every Tuesday night & for variety we do other trails that are similar to this one (never boring). We hope to see you! Steven & Keith 213.986.SNOW **VHC INFO. AND DISCLAIMERS** Farzan Rule: We start the hike at the Posted hike time-SHARP! **PLEASE - Know your limits & abilities.** Check weather conditions, dress accordingly & be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for poison oak, snakes, ticks, uneven footing, spectacular views, beautiful fauna all while interacting with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous, rewarding & fun. **VHC HIKE RATING SCALE** Rating a hike is subjective, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike & the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces, various obstructions, water/water crossings or bouldering/rock hopping. A great hike will have all of these! 1 – A long walk 2 – 4 mile hike w/little elevation gain (E.G.) 3 – 5 mile hike w/up to 1000 ft. E.G. 4 – 5+ mile hike w/up to 1500 ft. E.G. (heart rate increases at times) 5 – 7+ mile hike w/over 1500 ft. E.G. (heart rate increasing even more at times) 6 – 7+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be trying to remember how to perform CPR) 7 – 5+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be muttering expletives to yourself) 8 – 10+ mile hike w/over 3500 ft. E.G. (at times you might be angry with the hike leader) 9 – 10+ mile hike w/over 5000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be thinking of reporting the hike leader to the authorities) 10 – Use your imagination **DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY** **IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:** I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. Outdoor sports & other events we plan can be inherently dangerous & accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety & well-being. This Meetup Group & its organizers are not trained leaders & we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Meetup events, you are releasing the Meetup Group & it's organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment & experience.

We are meeting at **El Patron** in Newhall! **(NOT at Patron’s in Valencia)** Join us for our Wednesday class and dance social- the weather is warming up and so are we! The class is $10, and the social is $10. Oscar teaches a beginner-friendly Salsa class from 7pm to 8pm. We’ll be rotating partners during the lesson, so no partner is needed. Then at 8 pm we dance into the night. Enjoy great sounds and a perfect mix of music from DJ Nacho Picante! and Esau. There will be food and drink specials available all night long. We always have a great crowd - 50-60 at least, so come join us! This is a great chance for Jonathan's, Lionel's, Oscar's, Crystal’s, and Lenny's students to all mingle. New dancers and onlookers are always welcome!

reserved date for CHEER open house and party for 2026 graduates. details TBA

Meets in-person at CEC room D110 and/or online via Zoom/Canvas on Wednesday mornings for 8 weeks between 5/27-7/18. Learn of embroidery techniques from around the world and over the centuries and explore possibilities as you create projects that pay homage to these fabulous techniques. Join us in learning contemporary twists on timeless Hand Embroidery techniques. Experience the joy of gathering and creating with those of this shared interest as well as the benefit of this activity serving as gentle exercise for hands and fingers. This course is created to satisfy both the expert with needle and thread as well as those beginning to learn and explore the art of embroidery both for fun and for profit. This summer session, Embellished Embroidery Extravaganza, will provide students with instruction on and opportunities to embellish apparel, home furnishings, and wall art with a variety of embroidered stitches, beads, sequins, and more. Must register by May 19 by using the link above. ***Look for class 84128.*** ***Instructor: Marilu Morency***

[Meets online via Zoom/Canvas](https://ce.rsccd.edu/searchablescheduleapplication/en-us/course-overview/cec/any-term/live-classes-online,online-at-my-pace/older-adults/OAP%20823/) on Wednesday evenings for 10 weeks between 5/27-8/1. This is a non-credit, beginner/intermediate painting course. * Medium: Acrylic Paint * Step-by-step demonstrations * Explore color mixing, brush control, composition, texture, layering, blending, and more! Must register by May 19 by using the link above. ***Look for class 84052.*** ***Instructor: Jenny Barrington***