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Our events offer a way for people make new friends, go new places, and to do fun things together that areĀ not focused on alcohol or romance. We insist on thoughtful, respectful behavior from everyone in the group and at our events.
Our parent entity is the non-profit Divorce and Relationship Recovery Network, and it also offers weekly New Beginnings relationship support groups for people dealing with divorce and relationship turmoil. Learn more and please visit if you might find it helpful! At the end of this page you can support us financially, and we'd be very grateful!
We suggest that you save or bookmark our web address, so you can find us in the future with a single click:
www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-New-Beginnings/events
We'd love the financial support of every member to continue and grow New Beginnings, which also operates information/support groups for anyone dealing with divorce or relationship turmoil. Become a "Supporting Member" by giving today at www.bit.ly/banb-donate
Please note that you assume all responsibility for your safety, privacy, transportation to and from and during our events. You should take the same care for these that you would take for any public or online event.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- š¶ "RockĀ theĀ Dock" music with Momotombo (musicĀ startsĀ 3:30pm)459 Seaport Ct, Redwood City, CA
Join your New Beginnings friends for music and dancing on the water at the scenic Port of Redwood City! See below for info on this week's band, comprised of members of the bands Santana and Malo!
This performance is part of the Port of Redwood "Rock the Dock" Concert Series. Bring food and drink for yourself or to share! Arrive at 3:00pm or so to get a spot and help hold a space for the group. Music starts at 3:30pm. The Port's web page for the series ā including info on each week's band ā is here. See the web site for Momotombo here.
The early summer lineup is as follows. All events are on Saturdays, and the time shown is the scheduled start time for the music:
April 6 ā¢ Rebel The Bay ā¢ 3:30pm ā¢ 80's Dance, Rock, Pop
April 13 ā¢ R-Ticket ā¢ 3:30pm ā¢ Rock with Horns
April 20 ā¢ Joint Chiefs ā¢ 3:30pm ā¢ R&B, Funk, Pop, Soul
April 27 ā¢ Momotombo ā¢ 3:30pm ā¢ Latin rock, Early Cinco de Mayo CelebrationMay 4 ā¢ ā no Rock the Dock on this date
May 11 ā¢ Smokin' Slice of Mojo ā¢ 3:30pm ā¢ Motown, R&B, Soul, Rock
May 18 ā¢ You Should be Dancing ā¢ 3:30pm ā¢ Bee Gees Tribute
May 25 ā¢ Pride and Joy SF ā¢ 3:30pm ā¢ Dance, Motown, Soul, Pop, RockJune 1 ā¢ Blonde Ambition ā¢ 3:30pm ā¢ Madonna Tribute from LA
See the rest of the summer bands hereIf you see that the Event Host for today is "Nobody," and you'd like to do it instead, please text Davis at 650.704.1905 with the date(s) you'd like to be the Event Host. It's a great way to meet people and make new friends!
- Susie's Book Club with "TheĀ Wager" at SanĀ Mateo CentralĀ ParkSan Mateo Central Park Meadow, San Mateo, CA
We're currently meeting on the fourth Sunday of each month in the main meadow of San Mateo Central Park - weather permitting - to discuss our current book.
Feel free to bring food/drinks to consume or share and chairs/blankets for lounging.
The book for March is "The Wager" by David Grann. Read about it or order a copy here on Amazon.
- Los Altos FirstĀ Friday MusicĀ with FourteenĀ Bands!EnchantĆ© Boutique Hotel, Los Altos, CA
Tonight and on the first Friday evening of each month, Los Altos hosts "First Friday" with live bands playing all over the downtown area of First and Main Streets. Come join the fun. Music, food, drinks, people-watching - what's not to like??
Our own Rob Van Wandelen's "House Band" performs outside tonight at the Hotel EnchantƩ, and we usually make that location our HQ for the evening. There are many other bands playing up and down nearby streets!
Please note that we have a long-time understanding with the hotel for New Beginnings not to take more then twelve seats, so they'll have room for their hotel guests and other visitors. Please help us monitor and manage this. If we approach twelve, please visit some of the other many nearby "First Friday" venues.
If the weather is bad, we may move our festivities to the nearby State of Mind Public House (101 Plaza North in Los Altos - web site). Check back here for news
See photos from one of our events here in 2022
More about "First Friday" at www.losaltosfirstfriday.org
See YouTube videos of "House Band" performances:
ā¢ "Twist and Shout"
ā¢ "Not Your Stepping Stone"š± Not on our text list for event updates? Add yourself!
There is no suggested donation for this event, but please consider becoming a 2024 Supporting Member of our cause here if you haven't already.
- š„Ŗāļøš„ Saturday morning coffee at CafĆ©Ā LaĀ Tartine inĀ RWC (with PA SocialĀ Club)Cafe La Tartine, Redwood City, CA
It's our much-loved Saturday morning coffee get-together! Come when you can, bring friends if you like, and be sure to welcome new people! We usually meet on the first, third and occasional fifth Saturday of every month.
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We're meeting at ššš šĢ šš ššššššš in Redwood City. You may know it even if the name's not familiar - it's right across the street from the downtown Redwood City theaters. And it's even COVID-appropriate, with lots of outdoor seating! Delicious pastries, breakfast entrĆ©es, even mimosas - and of course great coffee!
This event is always also posted on the Meetup site of our partner group Palo Alto Social Club at www.meetup.com/palo-alto-social-club
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