Afternoon Activities Los Angeles

Easy Origami: Fold, Create & Have Fun!

$12 per person. Cash, Venmo or Zelle will be accepted at the event. Come, relax, fold and have fun with us😻💖🎉 We’ll make some fun and easy origami together. No experience is needed - beginners are very welcome! Origami paper and supplies will be provided. Please purchase a drink or something from the Village Bakery to support our lovely host venue. All ages are welcome! Come join us for a fun, creative afternoon!

Sunday afternoon at the BROAD museum

Seniors - Interactive & Therapeutic Music Session - Playing, Jamming, Dancing!

This meetup group is all about appreciating the wonderful music (pop, soul, rock, jazz) of decades past, roughly encompassing the 50's to the 80's. We use music to facilitate interaction and for the therapeutic benefits, especially for seniors, of rhythm-based music therapy. As a professional drummer and songwriter, I have found that listening to and enjoying music from a rhythmic standpoint has great benefits for people of any musical background. The only requirement is that you enjoy music too! This particular group is open to all individuals in the area who are at least 55 years in age. I have carried out many sessions like this with great results, as I especially love bringing joy to seniors, who too often don't have viable social opportunities and don't have any way of revisiting good memories from their youth via music. The primary reason to join this group is to HAVE FUN! To expand on that, the fun you have during these sessions is based on simultaneous appreciation of music and positive social interaction with an individual who is not necessarily in your age group (ME!). If you would like to enjoy not just listening to music, but interactively getting INSIDE the music by rhythmically playing along or clapping, then join! If you are looking to meet other like-minded, music-loving seniors, then join! If you want to have a unique experience enjoying music you love while creating lasting friendship, then join! While I certainly offer musical knowledge with each session and information regarding the instruments and the music that I bring, my priority is for you to have a great time while also possibly learning something about music! In a typical session, we begin by chatting for a few minutes about music (or any other topic!). Oftentimes, I will then do a quick performance to demonstrate the rhythmic approach to listening to music. Then, I pass out small instruments to whoever may be interested while we play, sing, clap, and dance! If you have limited mobility, you can still join in with small percussion instruments that I bring, or you can simply watch and listen. You will forget your aches and pains for an hour as we jam together within the context of music you love, like Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, Benny Goodman, the Grateful Dead, Michael Jackson, and a whole lot more. I often dance with and interact with everyone in the room while we play our instruments and forget our worries inside the music. If you're a senior who loves music, join our group today! I'm very much looking forward to meeting you! No musical experience necessary.

Wedneday afternoon at the Broad Museum

Join me on Wednesday early afternoon at the Broad Museum in Los Angeles. You can stay as long as you want and maybe walk around downtown and check out nearby museums, architecture and food destinations. Your tickets include admission to The Broad’s permanent collection galleries on the third floor, as well as access to The Shop at The Broad. Nearly two-thirds of The Broad’s collection galleries have a fresh look this fall, with more than 30 works brought out of the vault. The reinstallation includes pairings of works by **Cindy Sherman** and **John Baldessari**, **Urs Fischer** and **Jonas Wood**, **Anselm Kiefer** and **Kara Walker**, **Philip Taaffe** an**d El Anatsui**, along with changes in the **Takashi Murakami** gallery and much more throughout the third floor. [SNEAK PEAK AT THE NEW FALL COLLECTION](https://www.thebroad.org/art/free-accesss/fresh-collection-galleries) [KNOW BEFORE YOU GO](https://www.thebroad.org/visit/know-you-go-faq) [DIRECTIONS](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Broad/@34.0544519,-118.2523248,826m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80c2c64d122ca65d:0x98f1041528d11ebf!2sThe+Broad!8m2!3d34.0545021!4d-118.2501802!16s%2Fm%2F01085cbg!3m5!1s0x80c2c64d122ca65d:0x98f1041528d11ebf!8m2!3d34.0545021!4d-118.2501802!16s%2Fm%2F01085cbg?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) The address is 221 S. Grand, LA. 90012 **Parking:** is not free but bike parking is on level P1 I suggest carpooling or taking public transportation bus/train. **PLEASE DO NOT BE A NO-SHOW!** **FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN YOU BEING EXCLUDED FROM MY EVENTS IN THE FUTURE.**

Take the train to LA: Urban Hike in Pasadena

Part of Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena will be closed to traffic on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 9AM to 3PM, so people can ride bikes on the streets. With no cars, it's the perfect time to walk Colorado Boulevard (no more than 5 miles roundtrip) and do some extra sightseeing. (lunch break TBD) https://ciclavia.org/events/pasadena-2026-11/ To get there, we can take the Metrolink train 661 from OC to LA Union Station: 1661 leaves Irvine 9:21AM: https://metrolinktrains.com/schedules/?type=station&originId=140&destinationId=107&weekend=4 Or get on the 1661 at Tustin at 9:28AM, or Santa Ana at 9:35AM, or in Anaheim at 9:45AM, or at Fullerton at 9:53AM, or at Buena Park at 9:58AM. There are lots more places to catch this train. The train only costs $12 on the weekend: https://metrolinktrains.com/ticketsOverview/discounts/metrolink-$12-weekends/ Visit a Metrolink station with weekend service. Use the ticket machines and select "SoCal Day Pass" on the home screen\*. You also may buy tickets with our mobile app on the day of travel. Don't worry about meeting up on the train, although I'm sure you'll recognize people in any car you get into. We'll arrive at Union Station at 10:34, then we'll all meet up at Starbucks (next to Wetzel's Pretzels) - and this is a good bathroom break spot). Here's a map of Union Station: https://www.unionstationla.com/visit/ After a restroom break and giving time for people to gather together, we'll transfer to the Blue (or A) line, for a 24 minute ride to Memorial Park in Pasadena. https://cdn.beta.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11104336/801_TT_06-07-26-1.pdf We'll break for an early lunch at Colorado Blvd. There are tons of restaurants in the area. My thought is we find a good meeting point, then everyone can find what they want to eat, and we'll agree on a meeting time after lunch. Check out the list below (or find something else close) and try to decide where you'll be going before the event. https://locations.doghaus.com/locations/ca/pasadena/93-east-green-street; https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/locations/pasadena/; https://www.satoramenhouse.com/; https://noodlestusa.com/menu/; https://kingtaco.com/menu/; https://locations.thecheesecakefactory.com/ca/pasadena-18.html; https://www.mamalutogo.com/; https://paninikabobgrill.com/locations/pasadena/; https://barneysbeanery.com/ After we meet back up, we'll walk down and return back on Colorado Blvd.

PRACTICE GRATITUDE

We all have much to be grateful for, and gratitude is a fundamental part of our spiritual journey. Often, we receive misguided messages about what we should appreciate, which prevents us from truly understanding how to practice gratitude. Today, we will focus on actively living in gratitude. ⏰ **11:00am to 12:30pm (US Pacific Time)** In person & on Zoom Suggested donation $20 All are welcome. **PARKING INFORMATION** JewelTree Center for Spiritual Growth & Guidance is conveniently located in mid-city Los Angeles, in a beautiful, tranquil temple. We offer first-come, first-served on-site parking, with additional free street parking available throughout the surrounding neighborhood.

Saturday Event Board Game Social: Casual Board Game Night (18 players max)

Mahjong Night at Free Spirited Lounge (Alhambra)

Sunday Morning Light Walk at Lower Arroyo Seco

🥢 Post-Hike Lunch at Yum Long Restaurant (壹笼) – Monterey Park

Doo Dah Parade in Pasadena!

**UPDATES HERE -check back in NOVEMBER** Howdy Doo-Dah everyone! Are you ready for a fun parade this Fall? Get ready for the return of the historic Doo-Dah parade in Pasadena, CA. Save the date, **Sunday, November 22**. The 44th++ annual DooDah parade is back! Kick off begins at 11:00 am, but as with most parades, you need to arrive early and find a spot. It's easy to get there via Metro, walking, or park in the public parking lots for a fee. Please note that there will be some street closures so check the parade website for parking info/getting there. What is this Doo Dah Parade? Here's the link: [About — Pasadena DooDah Parade](https://www.pasadenadoodahparade.info/about) **Meetup spot** \- on the sidewalk near the Apple Store on Colorado\. **Meetup Time:** Parade starts at 11, but to obtain a good spot for all of us, best to arrive earlier. **Cost:** FREE!!!! **Bring**: **TORTILLAS -**(not kidding, bring them for the tortilla toss), Kazoos if u have any, chairs, or you can stand, or sit on the curb; water, sunblock, dinero $$ **GETTING THERE**: Walk, Metro (Memorial Park Metro Station), whatever you are comfortable with ( see the parade link below) **Parade Website**: https://pasadenadoodahparade.info/ **LUNCH OPTION**: After the parade - option to walk to Congregation Ale House for lunch. **How to find me (Maya)** \- I'll be wearing a Santa Hat \( I'll post a pic in November \) **LASTLY**: Please check back again in November for updates. **LIABILITY**: The organizer/host is an unpaid and untrained volunteer. By joining this event each member and their guest(s) accepts full responsibility for knowing their limits, for any and all injuries, health issues, material losses, assessing all risks and for getting lost. Each member shall make their guests aware of these policies and releases the host from all liability.

South Central: Family Style Lunch at Holbox & Komal and Museum Crawl

Please Note: Read the directions carefully below BEFORE you RSVP "Yes". 1) This is a family style dining event, meaning we will order as a group and divide the bill evenly excluding beverages. After lunch, we will visit the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center and then the Lucas Museum at 3 PM. The museum portion of this event is optional. You can just join for lunch and leave if you don't want to visit the museums afterwards, 2) The estimated cost per person is between $60 to $70, so please bring that amount in CA$H. 3) You cannot have any dietary restrictions for this event. 4) Menu and pricing for Holbox: [Menu - HOLBOX](https://www.holboxla.com/menu.html#/) 5) Yelp reviews for Komal: [KOMAL - Updated October 2026 - 180 Reviews - 647 Photos - 3655 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California - Mexican - Restaurant Reviews - Phone Number - Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/komal-los-angeles-2?osq=Komal) 6) Samuel Oschin Air and Space museum: [Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center | The California Science Center](https://californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/air-and-space) 7) Get your 3 PM timed entry ticket for 11/28 the Lucas Museum here: [26 Admission | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art](https://my.lucasmuseum.org/production/timed-entry/86,205) Its been several years since I hosted lunch at Holbox, which is arguably one of the best seafood restaurants in LA County. Right beside Holbox is Komal, known for its corn based dishes. So we will order food from both restaurants and dine at the dining hall that both restaurants share spaces in. Afterwards, we will visit the brand new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center which is an extension of the Science Center museum. The space shuttle will be displayed standing up attached to rockets. Then later int he afternoon, we will walk over to the Lucas Museum for 3 PM timed entry. So come join me in historic South Central for food and museums!