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DBSA San Gabriel Valley Monday In-Person Meetings
Tue, Apr 28, 2:00 AM7 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.

Night Hike #002
Sat, May 9, 2:00 AMMeet and park at **The Parking Lot near the Baseball Field** before we starting our **Brand Park Night Hike**, enjoying great views of Los Angeles under the stars while connecting with others along the trail. We’ll finish the night at **Brewyard Beer Company & Bites** to relax, grab a drink, and keep the good conversation going. 🌙🥾🍻 Call or Text me with any questions 323-362-2002

West LA Tech Community
Fri, May 1, 1:00 AMHey! Welcome to the West LA Tech Community meetup! This is a casual hangout for anyone interested in tech. No talks, no presentations, no agenda. Just show up, grab a coffee, and meet some cool people. Whether you're a developer, designer, founder, student, or just curious about tech, you're welcome here. The goal is simple: good conversations and new friends. This is our first year so come help set the vibe for what this community becomes. Looking forward to meeting you all! See you at the booths in Starbucks on Sawtelle!

Tour a Superfund nuclear meltdown site near Simi Valley
Sat, May 9, 3:30 PM[This is not an event, just a notice. You'll have to sign up & go on your own.] Did you know we almost had a nuclear reactor meltdown not 30 miles from downtown L.A.? This was at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, which is now a Superfund site owned by Boeing. On May 9 they're conducting a nature tour. It's not much of a hike but it might be of interest. I already did it and I can probably skip a repeat, but you might be interested. Here's my write up from last year's event, I'd imagine this is much the same: https://goalhiking.org/g/santa-susana-field-lab To go, they want you to RSVP by **Monday, May 4**: [https://SantaSusanaWalk.eventbrite.com](https://SantaSusanaWalk.eventbrite.com).

FREE! Community Harmony Acupuncture 社區和諧针灸
Mon, May 18, 12:00 AMCome relax and find your inner harmony with a free sound bath, meditation, and acupuncture for the community! **Community Harmony Acupuncture Clinic 社區和諧针灸** \> Receive Support\. Release Trauma\. \> Sunday\, May 10 \| 5:00–8:00 PM PST **Community Harmony Acupuncture Clinic** is a recurring gathering, offering trauma-aware, heart-centered care rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. While **our focus is mental and emotional well-being**, many people also experience relief from physical pain, tension, headaches, digestive imbalance, and stress-related symptoms. In Chinese medicine, healing is about restoring circulation — of energy, blood, breath, and emotion. When things move, we feel lighter. When we feel safe, we release. This *group-style experience* includes **individualized acupuncture, along with sound healing, guided meditation, and aromatherapy to support deep nervous system reset** in a peaceful shared space. Our main provider is **Winnie Chan Wang**, joined by additional community practitioners offering healing support. This clinic is **free and donation-based**, with a suggested $20 contribution to help sustain the program and keep care accessible to all. It’s gentle. It’s grounding. It’s surprisingly relaxing. Many first-timers say, “I didn’t know acupuncture could feel like this.” Come try it. Come receive. Come let your nervous system reset. **Appointments are required (limited time slots available).** **Reserve your appointment here:** [tinyurl.com/CTCclinic](http://%5Bhttps//tinyurl.com/CTCclinic%5D(https://tinyurl.com/CTCclinic) "\[https://tinyurl.com/CTCclinic\](https://tinyurl.com/CTCclinic)") Please note that a Meetup signup confirms your event registration, but it does not reserve an appointment. **Location:** **📍 2801 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena CA 91107** The entrance is best accessed from Wenger Alley, and there is plenty of free parking on Mataro Street and N Daisy Avenue. Please note that every person will need to complete a sign-in to enter. Please take your shoes off and sanitize your hands when you enter the space. Thank you! **如果您有任何问题,欢迎联系我们。** **Have questions? Contact us at:** 📞 626-538-5544 OR 📧 [welovectc@gmail.com](mailto:welovectc@gmail.com)
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