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Veterans Day Challenge Hike – Griffith Park! 🥾⛰️

**Celebrate Veterans Day with an adventurous hike through Griffith Park!** Join us for a challenging hike as we explore Griffith Park's rugged single-track trails, steep climbs, and scenic mountain views! 🔥 **What to Expect:** * 🥾 Strenuous hiking with steep inclines and challenging terrain. * ⛰️ Narrow single-track trails and rugged paths. * 💪 A great workout with fellow hiking enthusiasts. * 🌄 Beautiful views of Los Angeles and the surrounding mountains. * 🇺🇸 A chance to enjoy the outdoors while honoring Veterans Day. ⚠️ **Difficulty Level: Strenuous** This hike is best suited for experienced hikers who are comfortable with steep climbs, uneven terrain, and maintaining a steady pace. 🎒 **What to Bring:** * Plenty of water (at least 2 liters) * Hiking shoes with good traction * Sunscreen and a hat * Snacks and a positive attitude! 🇺🇸 **Let's make this Veterans Day memorable with a challenging hike, great company, and incredible views!** 🥾 **Come join us, challenge yourself, and enjoy the trails!** **All experienced hikers are welcome!**

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

Sunday afternoon at the BROAD museum

DBSA San Gabriel Valley Monday In-Person Meetings

7 to 9 pm. **Please be there by 7 pm because the doors to the building lock.** Latecomers can still be let in. Support Groups Can Change Gene Expression Which Triggers Bipolar Disorder and Depression. Although DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) support groups are 94% effective in helping bipolar (manic depressive) or clinically depressed members with treatment adherence, another important benefit is the ability to create a social network with others sharing a condition friends or loved ones may not understand because they simply haven’t “been there.” For such individuals living in isolation, the science of epigenetics has conclusively demonstrated that this can be a life-changing or life-saving experience to an extent surprising to many immunologists and psychologists. In The Social Life of Genes: Shaping Your Molecular Composition, David Dobbs writes [italics mine]: “If you actually measure stress, using our best available instruments, it can’t hold a candle to social isolation. Social isolation is the best-established, most robust social or psychological risk factor for disease out there. Nothing can compete.” “You can’t change your genes. But if we’re even half right about all this, you can change the way your genes behave—which is almost the same thing. By adjusting your environment you can adjust your gene activity… “Despite these well-known effects, Cole said he was amazed when he started finding that social connectivity wrought such powerful effects on gene expression.” What this means is that the same genetic traits that cause a bipolar or depressive condition to manifest itself can be countered by a positive and supportive social support environment to the point the same gene expression is reduced in severity and can even become manageable. This is how, and why these groups WORK. A lack of a social support environment, and the accompanying loneliness, has some predictable outcomes… The Lethality of Loneliness We are social animals. We were never meant to be alone. Air pollution increases yours odds of an early death by 5%, obesity by 20%, alcohol by 30%, and living with loneliness by 45%. If you are outside the Los Angeles County area and would like to find a support group near you, click here. For further information, you may email us at info@dbsasgv.org, call or text 626 359-7538, or use the Contact Form.

Veteran’s Day Arroyo Seco Splash and Dash (Pasadena)

THANKSGIVING IN MAURITIUS & SEYCHELLES

[CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS AND TO RSVP](https://1000treks.com/trip/thanksgiving-in-mauritius-and-seychelles/) All right, I decided to go all out and go crazy on this one (as I often do!) and make this another insanely amazing trip. Initially, we were going to Seychelles only, and that alone would have been phenomenal, but since it’s a long flight and we will be in the Western Indian Ocean, I decided to make this a legendary trip: we are going to start with Mauritius, which is easier to get to, and then go to Seychelles afterward. It will be a little longer than our usual one-week Thanksgiving trips (and you can keep it to one week if you need to), but it will be 1000% worth it! As always for our Thanksgiving trips, we will have a scuba group that will scuba dive every day, and a non-scuba group that will have activities every day. **HIGHLIGHTS** * See the [Underwater Waterfall](https://tinyurl.com/45jpdddv), the newest natural wonder that is blowing people’s minds. A jaw-dropping sight that apparently can’t be seen anywhere else in the world. * [Swim with dolphins in the wild](https://youtu.be/LXDgjZbNjvk?si=Ur72G-Gxht7mK5Xa&t=10). Yup, you read this correctly! We are not going to just see them, but jump in the water and swim with free dolphins in their natural habitat! * [Snorkel and scuba dive](https://www.instagram.com/p/DKr7eFKsUQD/) in some of the most beautiful locations in the world. * Go on an [ATV safari](https://youtu.be/W2_dh0qS5sQ?si=IagY5N4GEIqotnga&t=33)! Yup, you read that correctly too! * Hike [Le Morne Brabant](https://www.instagram.com/p/DJjaEHrsBzy/), where we will have one of the most beautiful views of the Indian Ocean from the top, including the Underwater Waterfall * Hike to [stunning waterfalls](https://www.instagram.com/p/DFXaB-gOlRy/?hl=en). * Go on a [breathtaking catamaran day trip](https://www.instagram.com/p/DVqVWNpjKro/?hl=en). * Not only horseback ride on the beach, but [horseback riding in the water](https://www.instagram.com/reels/DFSN6P6gjJG/)! * Have a special Thanksgiving [Sega show and Creole dinner](https://www.instagram.com/p/CyqPe6kRAqo/). * And obviously, our super cool and super fun activities: – [Ziplining through waterfalls](https://www.instagram.com/p/C2jzLE_y3uk/) – [Kayaking through mangroves](https://www.instagram.com/p/DWjrLHvAnKX/) – [Paddle boarding](https://www.instagram.com/p/DMf8B-zo_Zi/) – [Waterskiing, wakeboarding, and wakesurfing](https://www.instagram.com/p/C_lM5UaIFbH/) – [Kitesurfing](https://youtu.be/K9HOX6wl_xo?si=5SoLN3MBz7Pz3Idj&t=10). Mauritius is one of the best kitesurfing locations in the world! And you can take classes. – [Surfing](https://www.instagram.com/p/C8mr2ccI9kH/) – Pretty much all the fun stuff you can think of! [CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS AND TO RSVP](https://1000treks.com/trip/thanksgiving-in-mauritius-and-seychelles/)

A San Marino/Lacy Park & Beyond, 10k-Steps Challenge #48 [TCP MOAI Adventure]

**Welcome to [The Canis Pack IKIGAI 10K Adventure] + Purpose, Friendship, Togetherness & Support!** **We Will Not Wait Until Life Is Not Hard To WELCOME Strength, Beauty & Joy Into Our Lives!** **SNIFF - EXPLORE - EXERCISE** [**THIS IS A WALK FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE DOGS - AND FOR THOSE WHO DO**] **AGENDA;** **\- Gathering at 5:45 \- 1485 Virginia Rd\. Lacy Park** **\- Leaving at 6:00 pm Promptly** **\- Bathroom Break as we head out** **\- Continue with the Inner and Outer Loop walk** **\- After the Loops\, then exploring the surrounding San Marino neighborhood\.** **\- This will be a 10K Walk – About 6\.2\-5 miles** **\- 2 Hours or so Walk** **\- 8:00 pm \- Returning to Lacy Park** **WHAT TO BRING;** **\- Water** **\- A Warm Jacket for Chilly Nights** **\- Flash Lite** **\- Bug Spray** **\- Snacks if needed** **\- Good walking shoes** **\- Comfortable walking clothes** **\- A bright Jacket for the Dark days** **LISTEN THERE'S MORE;** **Goal: A STRONG LIKE-MINDED TOGETHERNESS!** \* We will Establish Togethereness \* We will Bring about a Strong Awareness \* We will Establish a Strong National Presence \* We will Be Active and Responsible \* We will Always Think as a Like-Minded Group \* We will Put our Health and Wellbeing First \* We are a Pack-Family **\* We will Gather and Walk with Harmony** I know—10,000 steps might not sound like a lot, but for those of us who sit at desks or stand in one place all day, it's not always easy to hit that goal. And while 15,000 or 20,000 steps would be great, they also require more time. So to make it fun and manageable, we’re starting with 10k steps as a challenge—and we may increase the goal in future events. **THE IMPORTANT POINTS ARE THESE;** Space is limited, so **please RSVP only if you’re 100% sure you’ll attend.** 🙏🏾If you RSVP and don’t show, you will be 🚩Red Flagged 🚩for future events—we all appreciate reliability and respect for others' abilities to get a spot to walk!🙏🏾 Expect to hit somewhere between **10,000–12,000 steps (approximately 7.5-9 miles),** depending on the pace and group. This **midweek walking event** is going really well. So, let’s **stay active together** and **make this a Strong part of our routine.** **See You There.** [COMMENT BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AGREEMENT] **NOW IS THE TIME, LET’S GET TO WALKING;** Btw. Yes, Lacy Park allows dogs. However, they must be on a leash and it will be your own responsibility. No running involved. Just a casual, social walk. Bring water if you need it. **Free street parking is available in the surrounding areas. Please avoid parking inside the park lot, as the gates may close before we finish our walk.** **Park closes at dusk so I strongly advise against parking inside any of the lots. Just drive around, and you can easily find free open parking spaces.** **Lacy Park is located at 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA 91108**

FREE Coworking Day @ INDIE DESK - DTLA

Indie Desk is hosting a monthly FREE co-working day. Indie Desk is happy to host all those interested in co-working from our downtown LA location. Located on the 33rd floor of the Wells Fargo North Tower, we offer amazing views, great location and professional working environment. Join us for free the second Monday of every month, from 9am - 6pm. Calling all entrepreneurs, freelancers, employees, APP Developers, web designer, lawyers and all professionals working from home, looking for a change of venue. Please RSVP and see you every second Monday of every month. Indie Desk - Wells Fargo North Tower 333 S. Grand Ave. Suite 3310 Los Angeles, CA 90071

The Great LA Walk 2026. We join this yearly. Come and be part of the happening

(this event (as a meetup) needed to be moved. It's complicated m Event still occurring on Nov 22 2025

A South Pas/Garfield Park & Beyond, 10K-Step Challenge #33 [TCP MOAI Adventure]

**SNIFF - EXPLORE - EXERCISE** **Welcome to [The Canis Pack IKIGAI 10K Adventure] + Purpose, Friendship, Togetherness & Support!** **We Will Not Wait Until Life Is Not Hard To WELCOME Strength, Beauty & Joy Into Our Lives!** [**THIS IS A WALK FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE DOGS - AND FOR THOSE WHO DO**] **AGENDA;** **\- Gathering at 5:45 \- 1000 Park Ave\ Garfield Park** **\- Leaving at 6:00 pm Promptly** **\- Bathroom Break as we head out** **\- Continue with the Inner and Outer Loop walk** **\- After the Loops\, then exploring the surrounding South Pasadena neighborhood\.** **\- This will be a 10K Walk – About 6\.2\-5 miles** **\- 2 Hours or so Walk** **\- 8:00 pm \- Returning to Garfield Park** **WHAT TO BRING;** **\- Water** **\- A Warm Jacket for Chilly Nights** **\- Flash Lite** **\- Bug Spray** **\- Snacks if needed** **\- Good walking shoes** **\- Comfortable walking clothes** **\- A bright Jacket for the Dark days** **LISTEN, THERE'S MORE** **Goal: A STRONG LIKE-MINDED TOGETHERNESS!** \* We will Establish Togetherness \* We will Bring about a Strong Awareness \* We will Establish a Strong National Presence \* We will Be Active and Responsible \* We will Always Think as a Like-Minded Group \* We will Put our Health and Wellbeing First \* We are a Pack-Family \* We will Gather and Walk with Harmony **THE IMPORTANT POINTS ARE THESE;** ONLY (10) TEN DOGS FOR THIS WALK, SO SIGN UP QUICK AND BE ACTIVE AND SHOW UP. CALLING UP TO (60) HUMANS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING SOME STRONG, INVIGORATING, FRESH AIR! **[ALSO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE BRINGING YOUR DOG!]** We will be walking around. No running involved. Just a casual, social walk. Bring water if you need it. Around the center loop of GP and around the outer loop of GP. Then we will venture through the neighborhood and back to the Park. At the end of the walk, the humans with the dogs may stay for 15 to 20 minutes to ask questions or get tips on dog behavior. 🙏🏾Space is limited, so **Please (RSVP) only if you’re 100% sure you will attend.** If you (**RSVP)** and don’t show, it is a **🚩Red Flag🚩** for future events—we all appreciate strong reliability and respecting others’ being able to have a spot.🙏🏾 We’ll be **walking until** **around 8:00 PM.** Expect to hit somewhere between **10,000–12,000 steps (approximately 7.5-9 miles),** depending on the pace and group. This is going to go really well, and I will be hosting more **midweek walking events** **every other week** so we can **stay active together** and **make exercise a routine in our day-to-day lives.** **NOW IS THE TIME, LET'S GET TO IT – GENERAL INFO;** This meetup group is for Dog owners and Humans who enjoy exploring, exercising, and socializing with their furry friends. Whether you're into agility training, dog training, or simply love visiting the great outdoors and fun places with your pup, or just yourself, this group is for you. All sizes and breeds of dogs are welcome to join us for group walks, or meetups, and social gatherings. Let's make new friends, strengthen the bond with our dogs, neighboring humans, and have a Pawsitively good time together! Join us and become part of the pack today. Garfield Park allows dogs. But they must be on a leash, and it will be your own responsibility. **Free street parking is available in the surrounding areas** **Garfield Park is located at 1000 Park Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030**

Park day at Cheviot Hills!, Closed till further notice.

11/21/26 7pm-10pm Jazz mixer with appetizers and cocktail.

Saturday November 21st Jazz Mixer with appetizers and coctails. Please purchase tickets below. https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/jazz-mixer-with-appetizers-and-cocktail-culver-city-november-1105975