New Beginnings Social Events

🌊 Emotional Mastery: Learning to Feel, Heal, & Be Free - Week 1 🌱

Wed, Aug 12 · 7:00 PM PDT

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🌿 A 3-Week Series on Emotional Awareness, Resilience, and Self-Leadership

When life throws us off balance, emotions can feel heavy or hard to handle. This 3-week series explores how to meet those feelings with awareness and compassion. Learn practical ways to feel, heal, and find the freedom that follows understanding.

We’ve all faced moments of emotional disruption — in relationships, at work, or during major life changes — when feelings rise up that we’d rather not feel. Frustration, sadness, anger, fear… we push them aside, distract ourselves, or get swept away.

But what if those uncomfortable emotions aren’t the problem? What if they’re messages guiding us toward growth, self-knowledge, and deeper peace?

We’ll explore practical ways to understand, experience, and work skillfully with difficult emotions — so they become allies instead of obstacles. Each session includes short, thought-provoking video teachings (about 30–35 minutes total), followed by group discussion and personal reflection in a supportive space.

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Three-Week Series

Wed, August 12 - WEEK 1 -
Feeling the Feelings

Wed, August 19 - WEEK 2 – Noticing Without Being Swept Away

Wed, August 26 - WEEK 3 – Choosing Meaning and Moving Forward

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This Week's Focus - WEEK 1
Feeling the Feelings

How emotions begin in the body before the mind names them — and why understanding that helps us stay grounded and self-aware.

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✨ Takeaway

You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how emotions work, how to face them with courage and curiosity, and how to turn life’s disruptions into opportunities for strength and self-leadership.

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How We Learn Together

Each session is designed to help you understand the concepts, connect them to your own experiences, and leave with practical ideas you can apply in your relationships.

• Easy-to-understand teaching with relatable, real-life examples
• Video clips that bring key concepts to life
• Reflection exercises to connect the material to your own experiences
• Group discussion and practical ideas to strengthen your relationships

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Our Typical Agenda

• Brief Welcome & Introductions
• Teaching, Video(s), or Guest Speaker (30-45 minutes)
• Interactive Group Discussion
• Bio Break
• Confidential Sharing* (approximately 45 minutes)

*We ask attendees to have their cameras on during confidential sharing to help create a safe and connected space.

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🔹 About the Group

This is a relationship support meeting that combines learning and sharing in a warm, supportive environment. You’re always welcome to connect, reflect, and grow—at your own pace.

✨ Come as you are and share only what feels comfortable. We do not record our meetings. You are welcome whether you are navigating divorce, separation, dating, family relationships, friendships, or simply trying to create healthier patterns in your life. ❤️

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💌 A Little Support Goes a Long Way

If you’re finding value in these gatherings, we invite you to consider a $20 monthly contribution to help support:

• Our paid Zoom account
• Our Meetup Subscription
• Weekly preparation, curation, and handouts
• Ongoing care of this growing community

Venmo: @Amy-Papazian (last 4 digits: 8444)
10% of each donation supports New Beginnings — our volunteer-led community creating 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. 💕

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🌱 Continue the Conversation

Everyone processes differently. Some people find a group discussion most helpful, while others prefer the privacy of a one-on-one conversation.
If you'd like to talk about your own relationships or life transition in a confidential setting, I invite you to schedule a
complimentary 45-minute Strategy Session—or simply call or text me at 650.504.8444.

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🎉 New Beginnings Social Events

Ready to reconnect with the world a little more? Our New Beginnings Social Events group offers relaxed, welcoming activities — both in-person around the San Francisco Bay Area and online — for connection, laughter, and new friendships. Explore what’s coming up: meetup.com/bay-area-new-beginnings

🥐 🥪☕️ Saturday morning coffee at Franklin Street Caffé 🎉 👏🏻

Sat, Aug 15 · 9:30 AM PDT

Franklin Street Caffe, 1053 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA, US

Kick 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.
👉 Please update your RSVP if you aren't coming, so waitlist folks can get in!

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.

🤗 Café Etiquette
We love being welcomed by local spots like this one! Please support Franklin Street Caffé by ordering food or beverages, thanking the staff, and tipping generously. Even when we’re seated outdoors, outside food or drinks aren’t allowed due to health code requirements.

🔷 See our Group Guidelines HERE

🔴 Help Keep the Fun Going in 2026
As a volunteer-led group, member contributions help cover Meetup fees and the occasional venue rental that make our gatherings possible. If you haven’t contributed in 2026, we invite you to give a $20 annual cash contribution (with your name) directly to the event host. (Contributions are not tax-deductible.) See our 2026 contributor list. New here? 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 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.

🏛️ Historic Architectural Walking Tour of Downtown Palo Alto! 🏛️

Sat, Aug 15 · 1:30 PM PDT

Palo Alto Library, Downtown Branch, 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, US

👀 You’ve walked through downtown Palo Alto—but have you really seen it? 🤔

Join architect and engaging storyteller Martin Bernstein for “I Never Noticed That Before,” a fascinating 90-minute walking tour through Historic Downtown Palo Alto. Your host, architect Martin Bernstein, will reveal the surprising stories, hidden details, and architectural features most of us pass every day without ever noticing.

Whether you love local history, appreciate interesting architecture, or simply enjoy discovering something new with a friendly group 🧑‍🤝‍🧑, this tour offers a fresh way to experience a familiar place—and you may never look at downtown Palo Alto quite the same way again! 🏛️

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🗓️ The Details

When: Saturday, August 15 at 1:30 PM sharp ⏰
(Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time.)

Where: Downtown Palo Alto Library 📍
270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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🎟️ Cost

The tour is free, but supported almost entirely by participant contributions. At the end of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to make a suggested $20 contribution (not tax-deductible), either in cash or via Zelle to:
martinbernstein617@gmail.com

10% of all contributions supports New Beginnings, a volunteer-led community that brings people together to make new friends, have fun, and share new experiences.

✨ Your support helps keep these tours going!

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👜 What to Bring

• Sun protection ☀️ (hat, sunscreen—or both!)
• Drinking water 💧
• Comfy shoes 👟
• Your charged phone for photos
• Your curiosity!

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🅿️ Parking

• Free street parking nearby
• Civic Center Garage (250 Hamilton Ave), behind the library
• 528 High St / Alma South Garage

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🚶 Public Transportation

Just a 10-minute walk from the Palo Alto Caltrain Station—an easy and convenient option. Plan your Caltrain trip here.

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👀 Don’t miss this chance to see Palo Alto through fresh eyes. Martin is excited to share his passion for architecture—and you just might leave saying, “I never noticed that before!” ✨

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MARTIN BERNSTEIN ARCHITECT
martinbernsteinarchitect.com
Palo Alto • San Francisco
650.387.1000

Cover Photo courtesy of The Cardinal Hotel, 253 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA
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🔷 See our Group Guidelines HERE

🔴 Help Keep the Fun Going in 2026
We’re a volunteer-led group, and member contributions help cover annual Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. See our 2026 contributor list. Please make your annual $20 contribution for 2026 by giving cash with your name to the host at an in-person event. (Contributions are not tax-deductible.) New here? Enjoy a few events first, then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!

🔴 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.

💃🏻🕺 Let's "Rock the Dock" with Club 90 at the Port of Redwood City! 🎶

Sat, Aug 15 · 3:00 PM PDT

Redwood City Seaport, 459 Seaport Ct, redwood city, CA, US

We’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. 🌊

Get ready to sing, dance, and soak up those feel-good Bay vibes with friends old and new.

🔥 Get ready to sing, dance, and soak up those feel-good Bay vibes. Great music, great friends - old and new, and a perfect afternoon with Club 90 — what more could you ask for? 🔥

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EVENT DETAILS

• 🕒 Arrival Time: 3:00 PM – come early to claim a spot and help hold space for the group
• 🎶 Show Time: 3:30-6 PM
• 📍 Location: Port of Redwood City, 459 Seaport Court

Our group gathers to the left of the stage, just behind the twin palm trees near the food truck
Look for our green sparkly streamers and your host, Nancy, wearing a colorful bead necklace.

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🪑 What to Bring

• A chair for yourself
• Food and drinks (for yourself or to share!)
• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
• Layers for the late afternoon breeze

💸 A suggested cash contribution of $5–20 is collected during the set break to support Live Music Fostering Community, the nonprofit sponsor of Rock The Dock.

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🌟 GOOD TO KNOW

Rock The Dock events are casual, social, and welcoming — easy to enjoy whether you come with friends or on your own. New members are always welcome!

You’re welcome to bring a picnic, snacks, and beverages (for yourself or to share). Plus, there are several food and beer trucks onsite as well.

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ℹ️ MORE INFO

Check out the Port of Redwood City’s Rock the Dock concert-series webpage for the complete Saturday concert schedule and information about the bands.

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📱 Day-of-Event Texts: 650.868.6802.

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🅿️ PARKING

• Main Lot: The Port’s main parking lot fills quickly — especially for popular bands.
• 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 and go through the gate. (Yes, it feels like you’re heading into oncoming traffic!)
• Walking Route: After parking, walk back out to Seaport Blvd to get to the dock.

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🔷 See our Group Guidelines HERE

❤️ Supporting More Fun, Friendship & Community
As a volunteer-led group, member contributions help cover Meetup fees and the occasional venue rental that make our gatherings possible. If you haven’t contributed in 2026, we invite you to give a $20 annual cash contribution (with your name) directly to the event host. (Contributions are not tax-deductible.) New here? 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 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.