Collecting Groups San Francisco

Trinket Making Decompression

**Trinket Making Decompression in Oakland ✨ Saturday May 23, 3:30–5:30 pm at Temescal Library.** We’ll have materials for making items into trinkets: key chains, beads, charms, ribbons, glue and other bits to play with. Bring your own scrap treasures or pile of recycled items: broken jewelry, single earrings, weird tiny objects, all the little monsters hiding in your drawers. These little trinkets are a way to share joy with others and serve as reminders for our own inner child. Make gifts to share with the community, add to your bag and share at trinket libraries. There’ll be a sharing table if you want to swap materials, and you’re welcome to bring any art or craft project you’ve been wanting to make!

Collective Medicine Circle | Mindfulness & Community

The Collective Medicine Circle is a monthly mindfulness circle rooted in nature, seasonal rhythms, and nervous system regulation, held in Orinda, CA. This in-person gathering offers a steady, supportive space to slow down, ground, and reconnect — with yourself, with others, and with the natural cycles that shape our lives. Guided by mindfulness practices and nature-based reflection, each circle is gently shaped by the season we are in. Together we explore grounding tools, nervous system regulation practices, and shared inquiry that support presence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. This is not a class to perform or perfect — it is a circle to arrive, exhale, and be human. The Collective Medicine Circle is ideal for those seeking stress relief, mindfulness in community, and a consistent monthly ritual for nervous system support. No prior experience with meditation or mindfulness is needed. All are welcome to come exactly as they are. This is a scent-free, trauma-informed space that honors accessibility, inclusivity, and the wisdom of moving at the pace of nature. Facilitated by Erica Skone-Rees Founder of Mind Body Sound Collective, Erica is a mindfulness teacher, nervous system regulation guide, and integrative health coach. Her work weaves mindfulness, nature-based wisdom, and trauma-informed practices to support grounding, resilience, and meaningful connection. Erica has been facilitating circles, retreats, and group experiences for over 15 years, creating spaces where people can slow down and reconnect at a human pace. Learn more: [https://www.mindbodysoundcollective.com]( https://www.mindbodysoundcollective.com Cancel) Alycia Tumlin Alycia is a women’s circle facilitator and nature-based guide who supports reconnection to inner wisdom through seasonal awareness, embodiment, and community. Her work is rooted in deep listening, presence, and honoring the rhythms of the natural world as a pathway to grounding and belonging.

Ingelside Sundial off Ocean . Check the map below.

This historic sundial was built on an old race track and now is a park with benches and urns on columns. No restrooms unless you walk over to Ocean Ave. check the map and see where I pinned it.

Anhad Naad Collective Sufi Qawwali Evening at the Medicine for Nightmares

## Anhad Naad Collective Sufi Qawwali Evening at Medicine for Nightmares Friday June 12th 7-9mDate and Time: Friday June 12th 7-9mLocation: Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore [Address](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=5bbe9f5d2f922049&biw=1304&bih=626&q=medicine+for+nightmares+address&ludocid=4242327171766776096&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi-r47BicSUAxVKLTQIHcE4L1sQ6BN6BAgoEAI): 3036 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 Phone: [(415) 824-1761](https://www.google.com/search?q=medicine+for+nightmares+&sca_esv=5bbe9f5d2f922049&ei=QasLaqWlE5nb0PEPhKCH-A4&biw=1304&bih=626&ved=0ahUKEwjlyZXviMSUAxWZLTQIHQTQAe8Q4dUDCBI&uact=5&oq=medicine+for+nightmares+&gs_lp=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-oBgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz-serp) ## Join us for an evening of uplifting Sufi Qawwali music from India and Pakistan. The group explores the South Asian vocal music with the traditional and electronic instrumental backing. We will offer English summary of Sufi lyrics including those by Amir Khusrow and Bulleh Shah.This event is open to public. Suggested donation of $10 will be asked at the door. ## **About Anhad Naad Collective:** Formed in 2019, *Anhad Naad Collective* is a genre-defying ensemble rooted in the exploration of South Asian musical traditions and their intersections with global genres. The collective had its debut concert in 2020 in San Francisco, led by core members **Divya Purohit Vyas** and **Jun Ishimuro** (of Qb Moda Jazz). Initially, their work centered around blending South Asian raga-based music with the soulful textures of jazz, R&B, and Black musical traditions. With a flexible and evolving lineup of collaborating artists, Anhad Naad Collective has performed at notable Bay Area venues including **Bird & Beckett**, **Integral Yoga Institute**, the **Golden Gate Park Bandstand**, and events such as **San Francisco’s Summer of Music** hosted by Noise Pop and the **Civic Joy Fund**. In 2023, the group expanded its focus to delve deeper into South Asian spiritual music, with a special emphasis on **Sufi Qawwali** traditions. Anhad Naad treats the spiritual dimension of Sufi poetry and music with deep reverence, often seeking guidance from poets and experts from Pakistan and India. Lead vocalist **Divya Purohit Vyas** has previously been a part of **Bay Dervish** in Alameda, a spiritual music collective associated with *Sufi Way*, led by the late **Kiran Rana** and **Jeanne Rana**. **Anhad Naad Collective Current Members:** * **Divya Purohit Vyas** – Vocals * **Irum Aftab** – Vocals * **Vivek Anand** – Vocals, Harmonium * **Rajnish Kamat** – Vocals * **Rishi D** \- vocal * **Jun Ishimuro** – Flute, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW * **Craig Reiter-** Upright Electric Bass, Cello and Oud * **Abhay Shankar Anand** – Tabla, percussions, Sound Engineering

🧩 It's a Puzzle & Lunch Party! -- The Game Parlour

🧩 **It's a Puzzle & Lunch Party! -- The Game Parlour** 🔆 You're invited to this lively gathering where we'll laugh and chat over lunch and work on small, beautiful individual wood puzzles. After the satisfying snap of your pieces all clicking together, your assembled creation will go home with you. ▪︎ **Easy parking** ▪︎ **1.5 blocks from an N-Judah stop** ▪︎ **I'll bring all the puzzle supplies.** **HERE ARE THE DETAILS:** ▪︎ **A $9 fee** for your wood puzzle is payable to me through Venmo or PayPal. **(Message me for my link.)** **▪︎ When I receive your payment, I'll move you off the waitlist.** ▪︎ Note: Game Parlour will also charge each of us $7 to use their space. We can stay as long as we wish. 🍒 **For lunch, the Game Parlour offers** a delicious waffle-centric and gluten-free menu that includes savory mochi waffle sandwiches, sweet mochi waffle creations, and fancy coffee, too. Vegan options are available. ▪︎ **PLEASE don't be a no-show.** If your plans change, remember to update your RSVP prior to the event. ▪︎ **This is a space-limited event.** A late cancelation will count as a no-show.

Lunchtime Yoga in the Park: Willard Park Yoga Collective

Join the Willard Park Yoga Collective every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday at Willard Park in Berkeley! Friday online! Integrated Hatha Flow classes are based on classical Hatha, mixed with the specializations of each teacher. We flow thoughtfully through poses taking time to notice the nuances, and match movement with breath. Chrissy, Carmen, and Jess integrate somatic modalities and the eight limbs into the yoga practice to increase body and breath awareness, and regulate the nervous system. Finding all of this in the present moment, we aim to foster agency, gratitude, peace, and joy. Teaching outside further deepens the practice by connecting to Nature and the elements. All levels are welcome and will be accommodated, judgement free. *"We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness"* **Thich Nhat Hanh** \*We work on a donation-basis, making yoga more accessible to all. Come as you are, pay what you can. Your teachers: Mondays 12:30pm Jess Tuesdays 12:30pm Carmen Wednesdays 12:30pm Chrissy Thursdays 12:30pm Carmen Fridays 5:30pm Chrissy (Online in the late fall-winter. Got to event for link) Sundays 10:00am Chrissy **Meet Chrissy:** Chrissy is a 500HR-RYT, Yoga Therapist, and Thai Yoga Massage Therapist. She came to teaching yoga with a 25+ year personal practice in vinyasa and kundalini, and training in modern dance, music, and theater. She also holds certification in ECE(12unit) and Social/Emotional Learning Facilitation. Her classes are integrated Hatha flow, influenced deeply by yoga philosophy and functional strength. With an emphasis on breath and accessing the present moment, she delights in walking the line between play and prayer. Chrissy strives to honor the origins of yoga while making it accessible to every body. She acknowledges her position as white, able-bodied, and cisgendered, aiming to be inclusive and trauma informed. Her classes are donation based with no one turned away for lack of funds. Private clients are sliding scale. In lieu of a studio, Chrissy teaches on line and outside in parks on the sovereign land of the Lisjan Ohlone. *Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu* May all beings be happy, healthy, and free. May we contribute to that. [https://chrissyyoga.com/](https://chrissyyoga.com/#home) **Meet Jess:** Jess is an artist and an athlete. At the beginning of her ceramics trajectory, working as a studio tech at a college clay studio, she realized she needed to be strong to load kilns and make large batches of clay. The physicality of her art became a driving reason to care for her body and its functional strength and mobility. Strength, agility, balance, flexibility and injury prevention (and recovery) were all things she found her personal yoga practice improved. In 2015 she became a certified 200 HR-RYT through Core Power and in 2021 she received a second 200 HR-RYT from Purusha Yoga. Jess guides a vinyasa flow based practice, with an emphasis on linking breath to movement and being in the present during practice. Jess teaches yoga in Willard Park and on the SF Bay on stand up paddle boards. She owns her own stand up paddleboard company, 510-Waterline, in Richmond, CA. [https://www.510waterline.com/](https://www.510waterline.com/). And she currently makes pots at her home studio in Berkeley, CA. teaches adult ceramic classes, workshops and has exhibited her work internationally. What she says in her artist statement about her pots also applies to her yoga practice “Strength lies in the fluidity of opposites – of line and mass, contraction and relaxation, tension and softness, push and pull. Ultimately, I want my pots to be graceful, elegant, and straightforward. It’s all about strength and beauty.”[ https://www.jesspots.com/](https://www.jesspots.com/) **Meet Carmen:** Yoga teacher and integrative somatic therapist Carmen Casado has long believed in the body's innate wisdom and capacity for resilience. She brings over two decades of yoga, dance, and mindfulness practices to her teaching, and is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and ongoing student of Peter Levine. She weaves this body of work into her classes, both covertly and overtly, often teaching about our neurobiology as relates to the eight limbs of Raja Yoga. Her mission as a yoga teacher is to create a safe and supportive environment for her students to explore the eight limbs, while cultivating resiliency and a deeper connection to self. Carmen also co-facilitates wellness retreats, and works individually with clients offering integrative somatic therapy sessions. She is a registered E-RYT 500, SEP, and former practicing attorney in NY and CA. [https://carmencasado.com/](https://carmencasado.com/)

The Berkeley Rose Garden & Cragmont Rock Park Walk

**This walk is very special because 2 years ago we found out that the Berkeley Rose Garden times its roses to all bloom at the same time: in the month of May. This walk is especially good for photographers!** **Half of my walks are free. For this May 23rd walk I am asking for $5 cash per adult. I don't collect it until the middle of the walk and children are always free.** **Sometimes there it can be exciting with crowds of people taking photos and posing with the roses for photos. Roses of every color were there.** **This walk is open for RSVPs. Attendance limit is 70. One guest per attendee allowed if put on the RSVP. Bring a sack lunch and enough water. Near our starting point there are cafes and sandwich places where one can buy food.** **Take a look at 48 photos taken on our May 31st, 2025, Walk.** **Link below:** [The Berkeley Rose Garden & Cragmont Rock Park Walk (May 31, 2025) Photos](https://www.meetup.com/walking-in-sf/photos/35382214/) **Below are 92 photos taken on our May 18th, 2024, Walk. Link below:** [https://www.meetup.com/walking-in-sf/photos/34540010/](https://www.meetup.com/walking-in-sf/photos/34540010/) **At 11:15 AM we will meet in front of the Berkeley Main Library which is close to the Berkeley Downtown BART Station. Both buildings have restrooms. We expect to start walking at 11:25 AM.** **We will eat our sack lunches at the Berkeley Rose Garden. Bringing water is essential. but it is also a good idea to bring paper towels as some restrooms lack paper.** **We will walk to areas around and also North of the Rose Garden to our furthest North and highest point, Cragmont Rock Park.** **Then this hard uphill walk becomes easy as we walk South, all downhill. We will walk several stairways and passageways and visit the Berkeley Art Center near Live Oak Park. I estimate the distance at 5 miles or less & we return to our starting point at 4:15 PM.** **Below is a brand new ink to a site about the Berkeley Rose Garden:** https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/parks/berkeley-rose-garden-park **This walking group is for humans only. No dogs or other animals allowed.** **Some legal disclaimers:** **By joining us for any event you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE it's organizers, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for injuries, damages, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice or information contained herein. You further agree that if you or someone under your supervision uses the information on this website you assume all risks of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release providers from all liability therefore. It is advisable to consult a doctor before you begin any strenuous physical activity. The organizer is not trained for emergency medical procedures and no doctors, nurses or ambulances are provided on the walks.**

Wildflower Field Trips on Ring Mountain, Tiburon

**Leader: Alison Pence or Karen Madsen** Join Ring Mountain Docents Alison Pence and Karen Madsen for short wildflower forays 10 am to 12:30. See schedule below. Each few weeks different wildflowers become showy. There are two possible meeting locations off Paradise Road in Tiburon. **Please check which trailhead to meet at for the date you plan to go.** See map below. · **Taylor Road Trailhead** **off** Paradise Dr. From Taylor Road Trailhead, the group will walk out and back about 2 miles. · **Phyllis Ellman Trailhead** **on** Paradise Dr. The Phyllis Ellman/Loop trail hike is about 2.5 miles, with about 600 feet of elevation gain and drop. | | **Date** | **Time** | **Name/location** | **Leader** | | --- | ---- | ---- | ------------- | ------ | | Sun. | 4/5/26 | 10-12:30 | Taylor Rd Trailhead | Alison Pence | | Thurs. | 4/23/26 | 10-12:30 | Paradise Dr. - Phyllis Ellman Trailhead | Karen Madsen | | Sun. | 5/24/26 | 10-12:30 | Taylor Rd Trailhead | Alison Pence | | Tues. | 5/26/26 | 10-12:30 | Paradise Dr. - Phyllis Ellman Trailhead | Karen Madsen | | Sun. | 6/7/26 | 10-12:30 | Taylor Rd Trailhead | Alison Pence | **Bring:** Water, lunch/snack, rain gear, and hiking poles if desired. **If you have not done so already, please sign the** [CNPS Marin 2026 Waiver](https://app.waiversign.com/e/605434825bd9a600198d4bcc/doc/605436925bd9a600198d4c79,6791226ab8771f0012d5789c?eventName=CNPS%20Marin%202026%20Waiver) **Note**: Destructive invasive plant pathogens and weed seeds can be transported to sensitive plant habitats when contaminated soil or plant material is shed from footwear, equipment (such as hiking poles), and other personal items. See these 2 brochures for how you can minimize your impact. [Pocket Guide - Every Step Counts](https://cc.cnps.org/phytophthora/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/PROTECT-OUR-NATURAL-AREAS-011525.pdf) and [Cleanliness Tips for Hikers](https://cc.cnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/CC-06/Trail-user-start-clean-stay-clean-ver5-16-23.pdf)

Ring Mountain Geology and Wildflowers

**Ring Mountain Geology and Wildflowers** Saturday, May 30, 2026, 2:30 to 5 pm Leaders: Nicole Myers and Kristin Jakob Please sign up for this field trip on Meetup. Join geologist Nicole Myers and botanist Kristin Jakob for a late afternoon ramble on Ring Mountain in Tiburon. Learn how the amazing and unique geology of this mountain is the basis for its landscape, rocks, and soils. We will see the relationship between these landforms and the plant communities that they support. Geologic highlights are serpentinite outcrops and metamorphic rocks of basaltic origins in the upper portions and sandstone and shale formations on the lower slopes. The nutrient poor serpentinite supports rare plants like the Tiburon Mariposa lily and Marin dwarf flax. Along our route, we will encounter an array of native plants and flowers depending on weather. Wavy-leaved soap plant blossoms start opening about 4 pm, which will make our descent from the mountain enchanting. Directions: Meet at the end of Westward Dr. off of Paradise Dr. in Tiburon (near 208 Westward). We will connect with the Phyllis Ellman Trail part way up. Bring: Water, a snack. Dress in layers. Rain cancels. Check Meetup for notification. If you have not done so already, please sign the [CNPS Marin 2026 Waiver](https://app.waiversign.com/e/605434825bd9a600198d4bcc/doc/605436925bd9a600198d4c79?eventName=CNPS%20Marin%202026%20Waiver) Practice clean trail etiquette. [Pocket Guide - Every Step Counts](https://cc.cnps.org/phytophthora/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/PROTECT-OUR-NATURAL-AREAS-011525.pdf) and [Cleanliness Tips for Hikers](https://cc.cnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/CC-06/Trail-user-start-clean-stay-clean-ver5-16-23.pdf) Email [Kristin (](akristinjakob@gmail.com)akristinjakob@gmail.com)[ ](akristinjakob@gmail.com)with any questions. Text for day-of-trip questions or issues: 650-608-1274 Limit 20.

Kintsugi & Wabi Sabi Workshop

Dungeon Crawler Carl @ Southern Pacific Brewing

Come enjoy a drink at Southern Pacific Brewing and discuss our May read! Our book for May is Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. Hope to see you there!

Game Hangout at Two Pitchers

Join other millenials to play games at Two Pitchers. Feel free to bring any of your favorite games- there are a few at 2 pitchers, but group games are always encouraged