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We rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. If you haven’t donated in 2025, please consider a $20 cash contribution (with your name) given directly to the event host. New? Enjoy a couple of events first — then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!
🔴 Important Notice & Liability Waiver
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.
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•Online🎃👻 Preparing for the Holidays & Relationship Support 🦃 🕎🎄🥂
Online⚡ Holidays coming up? 🎃🎁 They can be tough — especially during divorce or relationship struggles. Join us to get real-life strategies to manage stress, handle emotions, and actually enjoy the season.
🎃✨ Preparing for the Holidays During Relationship Transitions ✨🎁
The holiday season can feel like a marathon: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day — all packed into just a few months. Even in the best of times, holidays can bring stress: family dynamics, expectations, financial pressures, traditions, and the whirlwind of plans and events.
If you’re navigating separation, divorce, or relationship struggles, the season can feel even more complicated. Memories, emotions, and uncertainty about how (or with whom) to celebrate can add another layer of challenge.
In this talk, we’ll explore ways to:
✅ Prepare for the holiday season before it sneaks up on you
✅ Set realistic expectations (and avoid common pitfalls)
✅ Manage emotional triggers and difficult conversations
✅ Create new traditions and support systems
✅ Find meaning — and even moments of joy — during this time of yearYou don’t just have to “get through” the holidays. With some practical tools and support, you can navigate them with less stress and maybe even discover new ways to enjoy them.
Come join us — you’ll leave with strategies, insights, and a little more confidence to face the season ahead.
✨ All are welcome — regardless of relationship status, timeline, or background. Come for the insights, stay for the connection. ❤️
Our Meeting Agenda:
• Introductions
• Video(s) or Speaker (30-45 minutes)
• Group Discussion
• Bio Break
• Confidential Sharing (45 minutes) We ask attendees to have cameras on.💌 A Little Support Goes a Long Way
If you enjoy our weekly Zoom gatherings, please consider a $15–$20* monthly donation to help cover our paid Zoom account and the time spent curating and preparing each Wednesday evening's content and handout materials. Venmo: @Amy-Papazian (last 4 digits: 8444).10% of each donation supports New Beginnings, our volunteer-led community that brings people together for friendship, fun, and fresh experiences.
🤗 Thank you in advance – whether you give now, later, or simply keep showing up, you help make this group special. 💕
☎️ If you need immediate relationship support, please book a free strategy session with Amy Papazian, Divorce Coach, or call/text 650.504.8444.
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🥐 🥪☕️ Saturday morning coffee at Franklin Street Caffé 🎉 👏🏻
Franklin Street Caffe, 1053 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA, USKick off your weekend with our legendary Saturday morning coffee hangout!
Here's the deal:
👉 Drop in whenever you can—no pressure, just good vibes.
👉 Bring friends! The more, the merrier (bonus points if they’re coffee lovers).
👉 Say hi to new faces—we're all about making everyone feel like part of the crew.We meet on the 1st, 3rd, and (when the calendar gets fancy) 5th Saturday of each month. Come for the coffee, stay for the laughs (and maybe a pastry or two). Your Saturday mornings just got WAY better! ☀️
Learn more about Franklin Street Caffé on Yelp.
🔷 See our Group Guidelines HERE
🔴 Support Our Group
We rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. If you haven’t donated in 2025, please consider a $10–$20 cash contribution (with your name) given directly to the event host. New? Enjoy a couple of events first — then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!🔴 Liability Reminder
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.21 attendees
✨ Historic Architectural Walking Tour of College Terrace in Palo Alto! 👟 😎
College Terrace Library , 2300 Wellesley Street, Palo Alto, CA, US💫 “I Never Noticed That Before” ✨
Explore College Terrace’s hidden architectural gems with local expert, Martin Bernstein.Historic Architectural Walking Tour: College Terrace, Palo Alto
📍 College Terrace, Palo Alto
🗓 Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕐 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Tour starts promptly at 1:30!)
📍 Meet at College Terrace Library, 2300 Wellesley Street, Palo Alto, CAStep back in time as we explore the charming architecture and hidden stories of Palo Alto’s College Terrace—one of the city’s oldest and most distinctive neighborhoods.
Join us for a fascinating 90-minute walking tour featuring 17 historic homes, led by architect Martin Bernstein, whose passion for and expertise in historic preservation brings these buildings and their stories to life.
Did you know College Terrace was founded in 1887—before Palo Alto itself existed? Or that its streets were named alphabetically after colleges and universities? (Hint: one street breaks the pattern—can you spot it?)
You’ll hear how a San Mateo landowner’s bold idea, a rivalry with Senator Stanford, and a series of annexations shaped this unique enclave next to Stanford University.
👟 WHAT TO EXPECT
- A leisurely 1.5-hour stroll through tree-lined streets
- Opportunities to view 17 unique lovely homes from the sidewalk
- A chance to see familiar places with fresh eyes 👀Stories and architecture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries
- College Terrace Library will be open, offering access to bathrooms and water refills.
😎 WHAT TO BRING
🧢 🧴 Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
💧 Drinking water
👟 Comfortable walking shoes
🌤️ The tour takes place outdoors and includes a mix of sun and shade.Bring your curiosity and invite a friend who loves local history. You’re sure to leave saying, “I never noticed that before!” 😲
🎟️ Cost: The Walking Tour is FREE, but we are supported almost entirely by walker donations. At the end of the tour, you will have the opportunity to make a suggested $20* donation (cash or via Zelle martinbernstein617@gmail.com) so we can continue offering tours.
* 10% of each donation supports New Beginnings Social Events, our volunteer-run community that brings people together for friendship, fun, and fresh experiences.✨🅿️ PARKING
Free street parking in the College Terrace neighborhood on Saturday. Read the street signs for any parking restrictions and avoid blocking residents driveways.🚇 PUBLIC TRANSIT: About 3/4 of a mile walk from the California Avenue Caltrain Station (in Palo Alto). Check weekend train schedules HERE.
Spots are limited to 20—RSVP today and come see what you’ve been walking past all along!
🔗 martinbernsteinarchitect.com
📞 650.387.1000
📍 Palo Alto | San Francisco🔴 Liability Reminder
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guest(s) RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.9 attendees
💃🏻🕺 Let's "Rock the Dock" with Club 90 at the Port of Redwood City! 🎶
Redwood City Seaport, 459 Seaport Ct, redwood city, CA, USWe’re in for an awesome afternoon of live music, sunshine, and good company by the Bay! 🎶 Club 90 is a high-energy 7-piece band that knows how to get a crowd moving. They mix pop, rock, Motown, and R&B hits from every decade — think Bruno Mars, Whitney Houston, The Eagles, and Taylor Swift — all delivered with powerhouse vocals and an irresistible groove. 🌊
Our Meetup runs 3:00–6:00 pm, so come a little early to grab your spot, say hi, and catch up before the music starts at 3:30. Then get ready to sing, dance, and soak up those feel-good Bay vibes with friends old and new.
🔥 Great music, great people, and a perfect afternoon with Club 90 — what more could you ask for? 🔥
📍 EVENT DETAILS
· Arrival Time: 3:00 PM – come early to claim a spot and help hold space for the group, and catch up with friends!
· Show Time: 3:30-6:00 PM
· Location: Port of Redwood City – our group gathers to the left of the stage, just behind the twin palm trees near the Blue Fish Kitchen food truck.
· Look for: Nancy (wearing a colorful bead necklace)🧺 WHAT TO BRING
- A chair for yourself (we have extras if you need one)
- Food and drinks (for yourself or to share!)
- Sun protection & a jacket (it's the SF Bay - weather varies)
ℹ️ MORE INFO
Check out the Port's Rock the Dock concert series web page, including info on each week's band: here. All concerts take place on Saturdays, year-round. As the weather cools and Daylight Savings ends, they move indoors to St. James Gate in Belmont and play 2:30-5:30 pm.🅿️ PARKING
- Main Lot: The Port’s main parking lot fills quickly.
- Overflow Lot: If the main lot is full, use the overflow lot just east of the main entrance on Seaport Blvd.
- How to Enter: Instead of turning left into the main lot, make a soft diagonal left just before the median (yes, it feels like you’re heading toward oncoming traffic!) and go through the gate.
- Walking Route: After parking, walk back out to Seaport Blvd to get to the dock.
📱 Day-of-Event Text: 650.868.6802
🔷 See our Group Guidelines HERE
🔴 Support Our Group
We rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals (like this one!). If you haven’t donated in 2025, please consider giving $10–$20 (cash is great) directly to the event host—with your name attached. New to the group? Enjoy a couple of events first — then chip in if it feels like a good fit!🔴 Liability Reminder
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and fellow participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.7 attendees
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