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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.

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

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.

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!'

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

Let's hang out again for another night of jazz in the Grand Lobby of the historic Culver Hotel in Culver City. (And don't forget to check out the swanky upstairs bar, the Velvet Lounge.) The hotel is located in a plaza where you can take a small stroll to Culver Studios for a picture in front of the mansion featured in *Gone With the Wind*, or traverse the Culver Steps directly across from the studio, or get an ice cream around the corner at Salt & Straw. There's also a parking structure under the plaza with an entrance right next tot he hotel. The band starts playing at 8:00, so we'll congregate by the couches next to the piano at 7:30 and mingle and get to know each other. When you get here, just look for a a group of guests standing near the musicians who keep asking "Is this the Meetup?" That's us. So come on by for another evening of great music, making new acquaintances, or seeing old ones (if you were here for the first event). Hopefully we'll have another swinging turnout like we did back in March. Hope to see you there.

Join Dance Coach Rudy's School of Dance every Saturday from 12 pm-2 pm. Every Saturday, we will teach and rotate these different dance styles: Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Banda, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue, Swing, Rockabilly Jive, and Latin Hustle. The classes will be held at Brand Park in Mission Hills, located at 15174 San Fernando Mission Blvd, Mission Hills, CA 91345. Free parking on the sides of the park. Come burn calories, meet new friends, and have a good time dancing with us! If you are a new student, your first day of dance classes is free! Before attending class, RSVP and confirm by texting Dance Coach Rudy at 818-792-3319. Find us on Instagram @Dance_Coach_Rudy and visit our website: DanceCoachRudy.Com. We can't wait to see you on the dance floor!

Join Dance Coach Rudy's School of Dance every Sunday from 12 pm-2 pm. Every Sunday, we will teach and rotate these different dance styles: Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Banda, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue, Swing, Rockabilly Jive, and Latin Hustle. The classes will be held at Brand Park in Mission Hills, located at 15174 San Fernando Mission Blvd, Mission Hills, CA 91345. Free parking on the sides of the park. Come burn calories, meet new friends, and have a good time dancing with us! If you are a new student, your first day of dance classes is free! Before attending class, RSVP and confirm by texting Dance Coach Rudy at 818-792-3319. Find us on Instagram @Dance_Coach_Rudy and visit our website: DanceCoachRudy.Com. We can't wait to see you on the dance floor!

**ITALIAN DINING & ENTERTAINMENT – MICELI’S** **SATURDAY, MAY 16th, 7:00 P.M.** This evening we’ll experience traditional Italian dining with fellow members Mike & Alan at Miceli’s. The ambiance has a quaint New York feel with Hollywood history. Chianti bottles hang from the ceiling inscribed with the names, addresses and messages of past patrons. Don’t be surprised if you are serenaded while your entrée is being served! There is a variety of authentic Italian dishes using family recipes brought from Sicily via Old Chicago. As part of their nightly entertainment, there are singing waiters and waitresses, in addition to the jazz trios, piano solos, and an occasional comedy night. Entrees start at $20. Bring a hearty appetite and leave some room for dessert. This dinner is limited to 12, so sign up soon. The reservation is under Alan’s name. If your plans change, please update your RSVP accordingly. Please do not show up unless you RSVP on the Meetup site. Please be on time. It’ll be another wonderful evening of fun and merriment, so don’t miss it! **MICELI’S**: 3655 Cahuenga Blvd., Universal City, 323/851-3344. 101 N Fwy, exit Lankershim/Universal Studios, go left. Left on Ventura Blvd. Ventura Blvd turns into Cahuenga Blvd. On the right side. 101 S Fwy, exit Lankershim Blvd. Located once off the freeway. Complimentary valet parking.

Join us for singles Jazz Night! The venue has a Jazz band playing during the night. Millennials and Gen Z join us for a fun and relaxed speed dating meetup designed for singles looking to connect and socialize. Whether you’re hoping to make new friends, find someone special, or just enjoy a great evening with like-minded people, this is the place to be. Come solo or with friends, meet new faces, and leave with meaningful connections!

Hop on your flying carpet, because this musical parody retells the classic tale of Aladdin... from the villain's point of view! Ja'far is still *Wicked!* and the Djinn is still mischievous. Let's remember Aladdin is the Thief of Baghdad, This tale is totally ***Twisted*** From **[Mission Opera $25](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/twisted-the-untold-story-of-the-royal-vizier-presented-by-mission-opera-tickets-1681199004479?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)**

**The Smokehouse on Main is an upscale, cozy, comfortable brick walled tavern. Find a full bar with many craft brews and a menu of gourmet pub grub and delicious BBQ.** **It is fast becoming the go to hangout for quality live music in the North Valley and Santa Clarita Valley.** **This is the perfect place to bring your family and friends to celebrate your birthday of special event. Enjoy delicious food , drinks and excellent servicee while enjoying the live music of RocknRetro** **If the room is full when you arrive, please come speak with me Janice, the lead vocalist. I will try to see if one of the tables can accommodate you.** **RocknRetro is One of LA’s most popular party bands** , enjoy a selection of Rock, Pop, Disco, New Wave and Latin. However, the band’s sweet spot is the popular dance hits of the 70’s and 80’s. Come to dance, Come to listen, Come for a great meal.... Just Come join us!** ****NO COVER ……must purchase food or drinks. Lot's of free parking on the street .** **Bring your friends no guest limit. This has been cross promoted in other Meetup’s…… Bring your Boogie Shoes!**

**\*\*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...

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!

**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.