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LET GO OF WORRIES, DOUBTS AND FEARS - GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION - BEGINNER & UP

Sun, Jul 5 · 10:00 AM PDT

Soul Center OC - Agape Affiliate, 2082 Business Center Drive, Irvine, CA, US

SOUL CENTER OC - WHERE ANCIENT WISDOM MEETS MODERN SPIRITUALITY
Agape in the OC - Every Sunday at 10:00. 30 Minute Guided Meditation with Music after. 40+ Attendees - Also Streamed Live at 10:00 (Details Below) Come in-person – we sit in chairs. Experience a group guided meditation where all you need to do is give yourself permission to relax. Whether a beginner or having a daily meditation practice, come sit, relax and travel to the quiet, powerful, calm place that is always within you.
ORGANIZER: Roz – Text w/ Any and All Questions – 714-728-2033
REMEMBER: Curiosity Thrilled the Cat!
PARENTS - BRING YOUR KIDS!
Feel comfortable relaxing into meditation while your kids are down the hall and having fun! Soul Center’s Enlightened Kids program during meditation and as well as service is for busy parents to have relaxed peace of mind for meditation. Conscious parenting is an important part of Soul Center and check out our kids, youth and young adult programs. Plan leaving home to arrive at 9:45. https://www.soulcenteroc.com/sunday-service/youth-program/
FEELING SPIRITUAL - NOT RELIGIOUS
Is life a series of random events or is there a way the universe works? Join Soul Center and the consciousness crowd on Sundays for meditation, inspiration and deepening your spiritual connection. Where intention goes energy flows. The Most Important Trip You Can Take Is The Journey Within.
SEEKING COMMUNITY
Meet like-minded people for casual social connections in a safe and supportive place. Come early, stay for a nosh and chat with people about the meditation, your experience, ideas, and inspiration received. The community you seek is seeking you.
10:00 - MEDITATION
Guided Group Meditation
(Doors close promptly at 10:00 for meditation to preserve quiet space and reopens at 10:25)
10:30 - MESSAGE & MUSIC
Inspirational – Motivating – Encouraging – Positive – Stimulating
Special musical guest artist every Sunday
LOCATION
Soul Center
2082 Business Center Drive
Irvine, CA. 92612
SOUL CENTER
See you at the Welcome Table. Dress casual. Come early, stay after, hang around for coffee, finger food and chat with people about the meditation, ideas and inspiration received. Simply, we are a group of people who gather to meditate together, get inspired regularly from each other for living in higher consciousness.
GUIDED MEDITATION AND SPEAKER
Rev. Keith Horwitz is a Licensed Practitioner, Minister and Faculty member at the Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles. An advocate of self-care and empowerment Rev. Keith and regularly facilitates classes throughout the U.S.A. focusing on Divine energy medicine, holistic wellness, science & spirituality, meditation and nature retreats. Rev. Keith believes that all paths can lead to spiritual liberation, and that practicing the cornerstones of meditation, affirmative living and prayer, and gratitude on a regular basis cultivates the experience of wellness and joy.
LIVESTREAM - ONLINE
Join us on any of these options:

1. http://SoulCenterOC.com/watch
2. https://www.youtube.com/@Soulcenteroc/streams
3. https://www.facebook.com/SoulCenterOC/
4. https://www.instagram.com/SoulCenterOC
   COST
   There is no cost or fee. You can donate if you choose, which is investing in your own spiritual growth. Supporting the Soul Center community ensures we will always be here for you whenever or however you return for an experience that resonates with you.
   MEDITATION
   We have heard and read of the positive benefits from Meditation. Meditation can help slow the mind and open the heart. The only thing we control is our attitude. Personal changes and transformation are an ‘Inside Job’. Go within as we attract not what we want but what we are.
   Physical Benefits of Meditation
   With meditation, the physiology undergoes a change and every cell in the body is filled with more energy. This results in joy, peace, enthusiasm as the level of energy in the body increases.
   On a physical level, meditation:
   · Lowers high blood pressure
   · Lowers the levels of blood lactate, reducing anxiety attacks
   · Decreases tension-related pain, such as, tension headaches, ulcers, insomnia, muscle and joint problems
   · Increases serotonin production that improves mood and behavior
   · Improves the immune system
   · Increases the energy level, as you gain an inner source of energy
   Mental Benefits of Meditation
   Meditation brings the brainwave pattern into a relaxed state that promotes healing. The mind becomes fresh, delicate and beautiful. With regular practice of meditation:
   · Anxiety decreases
   · Emotional stability improves
   · Creativity increases
   · Happiness increases
   · Intuition develops
   · Gain clarity
   · Problems become smaller
   Meditation sharpens the mind by increasing focus and expands through relaxation A sharp mind without expansion causes tension, anger and frustration An expanded consciousness without sharpness can lead to lack of action/progress The balance of a sharp mind and an expanded consciousness brings perfection Meditation makes you aware - that your inner attitude determines your happiness.

Alaska Glacier Cruise from San Francisco (10-Night) via The Inside Passage

Mon, Aug 3 · 4:00 PM PDT

Los Angeles International Airport, 1 World Wy, Los Angeles, CA, US

Here is a true Meetup to fill your summer with joy, adventure and new friends!
Join us for a 10-night Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Cruise that’s packed with impact, not just time at sea. Let’s trade the summer heat in the city with glacier-draped landscapes, wildlife, and endless scenic seas and share it with like-minded people!

Why This Meetup Trip Is Pure Magic?

• We sail round-trip from San Francisco, making travel easy for all Californians.
• Discover Alaska’s stunning fjords, glaciers, and coastal towns—epic scenery everywhere you look.
• It’s more than a standard cruise—this is Meetup community time at sea, with mixers, games, and social adventures included!

Our Route:

• Mon Aug 3 – Embark from San Francisco at 4:00 PM
• Tue–Wed Aug 4-5– Fun Days at Sea (relax, explore onboard!)
• Thu Aug 6 – Juneau, 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Fri Aug 7 – Skagway, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Sat Aug 8 – Tracy Arm Fjord, glacier cruising!
• Sun Aug 9 – Ketchikan, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Mon Aug 10 – Prince Rupert, BC, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Tue–Wed Aug 11-12 – More at Sea — swim, spa, dance!
• Thu Aug 13 – Arrive San Francisco at 8:00 AM

Our Ship is Carnival Luminosa:

• Opened 2009, refurbished 2022—bright, welcoming, and full of light.
• Onboard features: Alchemy Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, RedFrog Rum Bar, Playlist Productions, Punchliner Comedy Club, Cloud 9 Spa, and Serenity retreat.
• The ship keeps the fun going with bars, shows, a spa, and more!

Special Group Pricing:
As a Meetup group, we’ve locked in a special rate:

• $1,244 per person for an interior cabin, double occupancy, all taxes & port fees included (limited availability)
• Upgrades available to ocean-view, balcony, or solo cabins. Click here for options and prices

Only RSVPs with deposit guarantee your cabin—space is limited!
Deposit: $450 per person, refundable (less PayPal fees) until April 25, 2026, when the final payment is due.

We’re making this cruise a real Meetup experience:

• Reserved group dining so we can all eat together.
• Cocktail Mixer with Open Bar one evening—Cheers to that!
• Ice-breaker games, scavenger hunts, mixers & more.
• Built-in group of new friends—travel alone, with friends, or family!

Optional Shore Excursions:
Want to do more off the ship? We’ll organize optional group outings like:

• Glacier & whale-watching tours
• Scenic rail rides in Skagway
• Walking tours or local eats in Juneau & Ketchikan

You choose your adventure—participate as much or as little as you like!

Who’s Invited?
Everyone! Singles, couples, families, solo travelers—all ages welcome. This is a trip about meeting awesome people and having fun, not relationship status.

See and Feel the Vibe!
Peek at photos from past Meetup cruises to get the feel for our fun community:
👉 Trip Photo Gallery (Thanksgiving Cruise Memories)

Ready to Sail?

1. RSVP on Meetup to join the discussion and get updates.
2. Submit your $450 deposit to hold your spot. Click Here
3. Fill out the Attendee Info Form so we can match cabins and share details.

Questions? Message Ekaterina (Kate) directly.

We also do a monthly Q&A Zoom for all our international trips — come meet others attending and get your questions answered.
We do a monthly Q & A Zoom for all our international trips, including this one.
Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom
Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.

We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister group we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
Click Here to see or join our other events

This isn’t just a cruise—it’s a Meetup Alaska Adventure at Sea! Craggy fjords, wildlife, glaciers, and lifelong memories await. Ready to trade your backyard for glacial views?

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France Culinary Explorer-Food, Wine, Cheese. Cooking Lessons, Tastings & MORE ..

Wed, Sep 9 · 7:00 PM PDT

Ontario Airport, 2180 E Avion St,, Ontario, CA, US

Join us on this gourmet gastronomic holiday as we rendezvous with the cuisine & culture of France.

This is a foodie’s dream. Around every corner we will find open-air markets, artisanal chocolatiers, macaroon shops, boulangeries, cheesemongers, local butcher shops with the finest cured sausages and hams
. . . and YES - world-class wine shops where we can savor the flavors!

We will start in Paris, home of some of the world’s most prestigious museums, including the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, Pompidou, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and so much more. Of course, we get to visit some of them...BUT French cuisine is such a huge part of this country's culture and history! Learning about it and experiencing it, is the main goal of this tour.

In Paris, we will savor the culinary artistry of Michelin-starred chefs and indulge in the city's iconic pastries. We will journey to Normandy, where lush landscapes yield exquisite cheeses and apple-infused delights. We will follow the Loire River to discover the vineyards and châteaux of the Loire Valley, where fine wines and gourmet experiences await. Let the flavors of France enchant our palate as we explore these culinary treasures!

Cooking classes, gourmet food tastings, wine tours, and enough free time to explore to our heart’s desire with centrally-located first class accommodations.

The Itinerary in brief:

Day 1 Paris arrival and Welcome Dinner with Corsican Cuisine
Day 2 Paris sightseeing tour, Seine river cruise,French bread making class
Day 3 Paris Museum Day. Dinner along Canal Saint-Martin
Day 4 Paris-Auvers Sur Oise Auver. Pay homage to Van Gogh and the many famous painters who lived there. Paint our own masterpiece! On to Giverny for a visit to the Gardens of Monet. Overnight in Rouen.
Day 5 Rouen - Camembert - Caen. Cheese tasting
Day 6 Caen - Mont St Michel. Stop in Calvados. Apple brandy, anybody?
Day 7 Mont St Michel - Rennes - Nantes. Cooking Class
Day 8 Nantes - Tours with stops at 3 Chateaux Vineyards for wine and chocolate tastings
Day 9 Tours - Orleans. Stops at Château of Clos Lucé, Leonardo Da Vinci's home. Visit an underground cave for farming mushrooms. And yes, some mushroom tastings!
Day 10 Orleans - Paris On the way, a stop at an artisan chocolatier and more wineries
Day 11 Paris. Visit the famous Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen (the flea market) for some amazing shopping. Farewell Dinner in the Montmartre Area

Join us for an unforgettable feast for the senses!

For a detailed Day By Day itinerary:
Click Here to fill out our info request form

Price per person, double occupancy: $5320
(we match roommates for those willing to share and save)
Price for single room: $6720

Limited capacity of 24 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly.
RSVP does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit.
Click here for Secure Deposit Link
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees). Click Here and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit

***Airfare from/to the US is not included***
Click Here to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.
She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions.

We do a monthly Zoom with Q & A on all our overseas events.
https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/
Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet us and other attendees.

Click here for General Policies and useful info about our international trips.

The MAIN Meetup post for this event is here:
France Culinary Explorer
(RSVP there for any conversation and comments)

We believe in good decent social. This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.

Click Here to see all our other fun events

Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!

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