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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/)\|

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.

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

**Info for this hike: The Serrania Ridge Trail** can be completed in 1.5 - 2 hours, which makes it a good choice for a moderate / beginner’s hike or weekday adventure. The trail offers beautiful views across the park and is a good workout. Some sections are narrow, steep, and rocky. It's recommended to wear shoes with good grip. Most of our group hikes will be between 4-5 miles long and will last about two hours, but you have an option to make the hike longer. **Our group have experienced hikers and others who would like to hike at a leisurely pace. In order to accommodate everyone, we may have two groups.** **Please know your limitations. You decide! Both may have leaders.** **Doggies with leashes are always welcome.** **Please bring plenty of water and wear hiking boots.** **LOCATION: Serrania Park 20726 Wells Dr., Woodland Hills, CA 91364** **DIRECTIONS**: Take the 101 Freeway to De Soto Ave. Go South. Continue straight onto Serrania Ave. Continue onto Wells Dr. **CHIPPING IN:** Our group has been around for a while. This is a good sign because there must be a good reason that we are going strong. You may not know that it costs to belong to MEETUP. They keep raising the dues. They know that we do not have a choice. If you feel that you would like to share the dues, please feel free to contribute. **It is not mandatory, it is 100% voluntary**. If you have any questions please feel free to call me @ 818-999-1257 or 818-238-7126. **IMPORTANT -** **PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY**: *The Organizers and members in this group are not professional leaders or guides. The function of the organizers or hosts are only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for an event (and their guest) is responsible for his or her own safety.* *By attending a hike, or any other event organized by the San Fernando Valley Day Hikers Meetup group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity, and you are releasing the San Fernando Valley Day Hikers Meetup Group and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries., Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.* **Please see Meetup's Terms of Service, especially paragraph 6.2:** [https://www.meetup.com/terms/](https://www.meetup.com/terms/) [Events in Winnetka, CA](https://www.meetup.com/find/us--ca--winnetka/)

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

The Saturday meetups which are for now just two group offerings will use the two alternate venues during this period of reconstruction at our preferred location. You will need to contact me directly at least 24 hours ahead (highly recommended) to confirm the current weekend's venue.) I expect these changes to spice things up a bit. My 33 year old tennis manual "Tough Tennis, How to Play like a Pro" now resides in the 'Tennis Hall of Fame'. Also, the much postponed publication of 'The History of USA Tennis Instruction' in which my work receives mention early and within the chapters on unacknowledged grassroots coaches. Why? You may ask... For a number of reasons among which that it is the first such effort by someone of my description, aka black or African American writer/tennis pro, but also because I dared to reaffirm obvious truths about our beloved sport which had been denied or were in process of being buried as I wrote. The new expected release date of the 'History' is April 2020, but you may find excerpts here: https://www.moderntenniscoaches.com/foundation-501-c3 Please plan ahead to arrive in time as this is a one hour meetup. I'm always here by 7:45 am latest. Minimum 24 hour notice is recommended if you are TRULY interested. Please see other meetups and/or notes under >MORE >message board to get an idea what to expect. You can also email me via my meetup profile! If you don't have my phone # I will email it to you after you RSVP or upon request. Skill level is usually 3.5 plus or minus half a point! Thanks for looking! ! Looking forward to seeing you again on court very soon.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Jan 17, 2021 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) To receive a zoom link for Animal Kinship, please email Rev. Kathy Lyons at: kathylyons380@gmail.com or 818-983-7136

Join us at the weekly Kirtan and in celebrating all current month's birthdays! Welcome, please join our community for call and response Kirtan & Chai, chanting mantras and devotional songs. Kirtan is immediately after the weekly SoundBath & Prana Lifeforce Healing (430pm-530pm). It is for everyone, participate or just enjoy the energy / rhythms. Welcome to bring, but not required, a vegan/vegetarian dish to share for social after the Kirtan. What is Kirtan: Kirtan is the Yoga of Devotion (Bhakti Yoga). Derived from a Sanskrit root meaning to call, recite, praise, or glorify, put simply, kirtan is the act of praising and glorifying the Divine. Why Kirtan: Chanting Kirtan is a devotional practice that helps to uplift the mind, open the heart and bring inner peace. It is the fastest, easiest and most joyful way to achieve peace of mind. The mantras are mystical universal sounds that resonate with our chakras and remove negative energies. So, it is important that we chant so that we can benefit from this powerful healing energy. Investment: Suggested Donation -$27 Credit Cards, check, cash or Venmo: @ashwinayurveda Location: Swadharma Vedic Ashram (since 1901) Ashwin College and Clinic of Ayurveda, Yoga & Vedic Sciences 111 S Kenwood St, Glendale, CA 91205 Parking: Plenty of free streetside parking; or next door at MGM Building parking lot. What to Bring: Dress comfortable, we have plenty of cushions, bolsters, blankets, and folding chairs. Musicians/Musically Inclined: Welcome to bring your instruments to compliment harmonium & tabla, but not necessary. We have cymbals, shakers, dholaks, mridanga, etc... Should you have any questions, please call or text to 213-500-9337. Blessings, namaste, Swami SiddhAtmAnanda

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

Half hour, semi-guided meditation with music to help you re-center for your coming week. Every Sunday morning between services at 10:00 am

Our first Bird Walk, at one of the most popular bird hubs in the valley… the Sepulveda Basin! We’ll likely find lots of Swallows, Songbirds, and some waterfowl that decided to stay south for the summer! If we’re lucky, we may see some roosting owls and the resident osprey! BYOB (bring your own binoculars) Dogs allowed as long as they’re on leash! Meet at the corner of Burbank and Woodley Ave!

The Los Angeles Audubon Society will be hosting Open Wetlands at the Ballona Wetlands on the first Saturday of the month, from 9 am to noon. We recommend wearing masks and social distancing. Come enjoy the morning air and your local wetland under the guidance of our trained naturalists. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. Enter through the gate located in the northeast corner of the parking lot behind Alkawater/Gordon’s Market, in the 300 block of Culver Blvd. in Playa del Rey. No baby strollers please. No pets. Please contact cindyhardin@laaudubon.org if you have any questions. To support this program, please consider making a donation to Los Angeles Audubon: http://losangelesaudubon.org/donate Thank you!

**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.

**\*\*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...

Guided Meditation now on ZOOM Register in advance for this meeting (By 5:45 pm on Tuesday): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-6ppjIvHNNmuSNreBlqkhQfJGxmB0XR Text Patricia for ZOOM Details: 818- 515- 3045