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Saturday 10:00 – Newport Beach. 20+/- miles of social, casual exercise with positive like-minded people keeping it local around Newport Beach. Great for first timers, shy people, and expert riders. Open for all levels but should have a basic level of fitness and be Willing and Able to ride as part of a supportive group. Are you ready for a beautiful fun day? We have scheduled stops along the way to ‘Group Up’ and hydrate.
BIKE RENTALS
Any kind of bike or rent one. Call Liam to reserve a bike if you need to rent one. See end of this post for details. Very Easy.
TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT – SOCIAL EXERCISE ON THE MOVE.
If this seems too challenging or uncertain – just come and do the first part. This is how the ride is designed. The point is to get out and show up for a very social exercise in the beauty of where we live.
A MICRODOSING LIFE RIDE.
If you are in a hurry to get somewhere – this is not the ride for you because the journey IS the destination.
We plan the ride - you bring the enthusiasm.
- Socialize
- Exercise
- Meet New People
- Sightsee
- Be outdoors and by the ocean.
HISTORY OF OCEAN BIKE TOURS
We have led over 350+ bike tours over recent years on bike paths, side roads and paved trails (No PCH) along the ocean from Laguna Beach to the Queen Mary. Meet new friends, like-minded people, exercise and enjoy the beauty of where we live. Please read the entire post.
SELF REGULATED FUN
We ride as a safe, supportive group for casual exercise in well-organized rides and everyone is Self-Responsible. You should have a basic level of fitness and show up with water and a bike in good working order or rent a bike. (see end of post)
START
10:00 Leaving the Galley Cafe - 829 Harbor Island Dr in Newport Beach 92660. Come early to eat, relax and meditate.
RETURN BY
3:00+/- Route is designed to be individually shortened as needed.
LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033
Text with questions.
If motivated to support these rides the Zelle is rbileszelle@gmail.com
BIKE RENTALS
Yes – If you do not have a bike - see the end of this post for all the details.
THE RIDE
Plan for 4+/- hours and 23+/- miles. Leave from the Galley Café to the Back Bay – a short climb up to East Bluff neighborhoods to Bonita Canyon area and on to a picnic. After lunch we take a route through UCI to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary and return back to Newport Beach via the Back Bay trail along Irvine Avenue into neighborhoods and on to Castaway Park and the Galley Cafe. A few hills and a bike with gears is highly recommended.
PICNIC LUNCH
We will pause for a picnic at Westcliff Plaza. Pack your lunch or there are several places to buy food. We break for lunch and complete the ride. There is no need for a bike lock.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Bike outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of including Covid 19. Those include, but are not limited to, impact or fall injuries, broken or dislocated bones. By signing up for this bike tour and showing up as a result of reading this Meet Up post, 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 trip. HELMETS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
BEHAVIOR
Please! – No creepy, negative types, anger issues or controlling behavior invited. This is always a supportive group of like-minded people, and it is important that people feel safe. Some adventurous people are trying Meet Up and a bike ride for the first time and we plan with this in mind.
THE NO’s
No boom boxes.
No politics
No using your phone while riding. (No accidents)
No complaining
THE YES’s
Helmets
Shoes – Protect your feet!
Pump your tires before
Positive Attitude
BIKE RENTAL PARKING
Park in the Bayside Center Shopping Plaza at Jamboree and Bayside Dr. Walk across the bridge onto Balboa Island on the right-hand sidewalk. The 1st building on the right is Sports Rent. Come early to rent a bike and peddle up Bayside Drive to the Galley Café to be ready for the 10:00 start. As you leave the rental place just stay on the left-hand sidewalk over the bridge and all the way to a left on Harbor Island Drive.
BIKE RENTALS
Call Liam to schedule a rental.
Sports Rents – 714-600-9941
333 Marine Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92662
www.sportsrentsonline.com

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

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

https://www.soulcenteroc.com/sunday-service/youth-program/

MEDITATION

10:00 Guided Meditation

(Doors close promptly at 10:00 for meditation to preserve quiet space and reopens at 10:25)

SERVICE

10:30 Inspirational Talk and Music

LOCATION

Corona del Mar Youth Community Center

3000 Fifth Avenue

Corona del Mar, CA 92625

OUR CENTER

Dress casual. Come early, stay after, hang around and chat with people about the meditation, ideas and inspiration received. Live and love. 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 is a Licensed Practitioner, Minister and Faculty member at the Agape International Spiritual Center in Culver City, CA. Rev. Keith is a huge advocate of self-care and empowerment 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.

MUSIC

Special guest artist every Sunday

LIVESTREAM ON SUNDAYS

Join us on FB Live:

https://www.facebook.com/soulcenteroc

Or live stream here:

https://www.soulcenteroc.com/sunday-service/sunday-service-livestream

COST

There is no cost or fee, but you can make a value-based donation if you choose. Meaning: If you find value in the experience and it resonates, invest in your own spiritual growth with a donation that supports more of the same for you to come again.

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.