CARDIO / GRATITUDE SOCIAL BEACH WALK/HIKE – CDM BEACHES – SHERMAN GARDENS VISIT

Sunday 8:30 – A fun crowd favorite. Change up the Sunday routine. Start the week with a combination of Cardio and Gratitude in a meditative beach hike with likeminded people on CDM beaches to Sherman Gardens, an amazing botanical garden. Open for all levels - great for first timers, shy people, expert hikers, introverts, extroverts, and YOU! Elevate your heart rate, socialize on the move, raise your better feeling vibration, and meet new people.

RUNNING LATE?
We go to Little Corona Beach first and a restroom break. Then we come back by Inspiration Point on the way down to Big Corona Beach.

GRATITUDE & CARDIO
The better you feel the more you allow. This is a safe space with supportive and easy-going group of casual, happy people. This cardio walk encompasses all the short hills, stairs, sand, and beauty of the Corona del Mar beaches. The group pace will be a purposeful trudge and you can go at your own speed – slower or faster. The route is designed for all levels and Included in this walk is a visit to the stupendously beautiful Sherman Gardens. https://thesherman.org/ (Tickets $5.00 – please have a $5 bill rather than a CC – Makes for speedier entry)

THE SCIENCE OF GRATITUDE
Research shows you can’t be stressed and thankful at the same time so when you combine gratitude with physical exercise, you give yourself a double boost of positive energy. You flood the brain and body with positive emotions and natural anti-depressants that uplift you rather than the stress hormones that drain you.

GRATITUDE*: Acknowledging the good already in your life allows us to truly know love, and continually fill our lives with awe, beauty, and satisfaction.* – Rev. Keith Horwitz - The Soul Center - Every Sunday leads Group Guided Meditation at 10:00 meeting at Corona del Mar Youth Community Center 3000 Fifth Ave. Corona del Mar, CA 92625 https://www.soulcenteroc.com/

A MICRODOSING LIFE WALK
We plan the walk you bring the enthusiasm.
- Organized and informal
- Socialize
- Exercise
- Meet New People
- Be outdoors by the Ocean.
- Walk in Gratitude
- Raise your Vibration

NO DOGS
Sorry but no dogs after 10:00 on the beach.

THE START & WHERE TO PARK
Start: 8:30 Inspiration Point (NOT Lookout Point)
Park free in the neighborhoods.
3001 Ocean Blvd, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625.
Ocean Blvd & Orchid Ave.

RETURN BY
11:30+/- Route is designed to be individually shortened as needed.

THE WALK/HIKE
We leave from Inspiration Point to Little Corona Beach and a restroom break. Back to CDM main beach – across the sand to the bay wall – up the stairs to Lookout Point and then back down into China Cove – coming back up some stairs to the top - looping up Dahlia Avenue to Fernleaf and then to Begonia Park to Goldenrod and the Bridge of Flowers foot bridge to Sherman Gardens. 2.5+/- miles. There will be a short stretch of silent walking as we come to Begonia Park. What does this mean? Come and find out.

We ‘Group Up’ or pause a few times during the walk at a scenic vista or area bring everyone together and then continue. Walk at your own pace and go as far as you want. This is a very scenic visual feast and walk/hike on sand with beach stairs and hills.

SHERMAN GARDENS VISIT
We will explore and delight in the amazing environment that is Sherman Gardens. We will meet up inside on the patio by the gift shop after around 30+/- minute. Stay as long as you like. Leave whenever you like. https://thesherman.org/ (Tickets $5.00 – please have a $5 bill rather than a CC – Makes for speedier entry) Some of the group may walk back to the start or Sunday schmoozing of their choosing.

ORGANIZED & INFORMAL
This is a well-organized excursion that is also informal. Walk as much as you want, stay anywhere along the route as much as you want.

NOSH
There is no planned group picnic, however see where the day takes you for visiting with new friends and perhaps having a bite to eat.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Walking, hiking, and running activities and all outdoor sports outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are common dangers you should be aware of including Covid 19. By signing up for this hike, you assume the risks of the outing and agree to release the organization, the trip organizer and other participants from claims for any and all injuries or other losses sustained during this walk.

LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033 Text w/ questions. If you care to support these walks the Zelle is [rbileszelle@gmail.com](mailto:rbileszelle@gmail.com)

BEHAVIOR
Please! – No creepy, negative types, anger issues or controlling behavior invited. This is a supportive group of like-minded people, and it is important that people feel safe. Some adventurous people are trying a Meet Up event for the first time.

THE NO’s
No Boom Boxes - No Politics - No Complaining

THE YES’s
Positive Attitude