What we’re about
This group is for everyone who wants to get out and explore all of the amazing events and activities along our Coast. We plan events around the Orange County Coastline, from Long Beach down to San Clemente. Our events can range from meeting for coffee, trying new venues, lunch spots, dinner hot spots, wine tasting, breweries, stand up paddle boarding, bike riding, hiking, beach yoga, studio yoga, boating, beach bon fires, bowling, and so much more. The list is endless the amazing experiences we can have here along our gorgeous SoCal coast!
This group is for anyone who has a busy life and needs a social life or if you are new to Orange County and looking to meet new friends or you have lived here for a long time and want to meet new people, this group is for you! Bring your friends or come alone, we are excited to build this group and plan some great activities.
So many of us have personal struggles and none of us have it easy or perfect but with the right group of friends and a positive attitude we can support each other and bring joy to each other for those moments we share experiences together. We ask that everyone come to the group with a positive outlook and attitude and not to bring any strong opinions of politics or religion into the group and to respect each other’s values and beliefs if they differ from their own.
If you RSVP and decide you can’t make it, not a problem, we understand, just make sure you change your RSVP to not attending. There will be events that require a headcount so it would be appreciated that you please try to not be a no show for the events that require a certain amount of us to commit. Thanks so much and look forward to meeting you!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- BIKE OCEAN TRAILS AROUND NEWPORT BEACH – EZ RENTALS - SOCIAL EXERCISE - PICNICGalley Cafe, Newport Beach, CA
SATURDAY 10:00 BIKE OCEAN TRAILS – SOCIAL EXERCISING
Bike Ocean Trails around Newport Beach.. Great for first timers, shy people, and expert riders. Are you ready for a beautiful fun day? Open for all levels and should have a basic level of fitness and be willing and able to ride as part of a supportive group. Well organized, informal, and fun exercising while socializing. We have scheduled stops along the way to ‘Group Up’ and hydrate. Bring any kind of bike or rent one. Rentals are EZ and delivered to the start - see end of this post.
JUST SHOW UP
Haven’t ridden a bike in a while? New to Meet Up or 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 social exercise in the beauty of where we live. (EZ Bike Rentals – see end of post)
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.
LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033
Text with questions.
If motivated to support these rides the Zelle is rbileszelle@gmail.com
HISTORY OF OCEAN BIKE TOURS
We have led over 375 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.
PARKING
There is free, safe, and easy parking at the start. It is a dead-end street. If you are renting a bike, Liam the rental shop owner will deliver your rental to the start at the Galley Cafe.
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 a bike in good working order or rent a bike. You are responsible for You. Helmets HIGHLY recommended.
START
10:00 sharp! – Saturday - Leaving from the Galley Cafe - 829 Harbor Island Dr in Newport Beach 92660. Come early and relax.
RETURN BY
3:00+/- Route is designed to be individually shortened as needed.
BIKE RENTALS – WHERE TO PARK
If you are bringing your bike park at the start – Galley Café.
If you do not have a bike SEE THE END OF THIS POST Directions for EZ Rentals.
THE RIDE
Plan for 4+/- hours and 22+/- miles. Leave from the Galley Café to Bob Henry Park and - Newport Heights to neighborhoods in Newport Beach and then Hoag Ridge and Costa Mesa. We will have one mile of hard packed dirt and then to Channel Park for lunch on the water. After lunch we come back through Newport neighborhoods to Lido Isle and The Wedge. We return via the Ferry to Balboa Island. On this ride you will see Pirates, Cowboys & Indians, you will ride all the way across the USA and go places you’ve never been
PICNIC LUNCH
Back into Newport Beach, we will pause for a picnic at Channel Park. Pack your lunch or there are several places to buy food. We break for lunch and complete the ride.
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 trip, 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 a phone while riding
No complaining
THE YES’s
Helmets
Shoes – Protect your toes and feet
Pump your tires before you come.
Positive Attitude
EZ BIKE RENTALS DELIVERED TO THE START
CALL LIAM (owner) before FRIDAY at 12:00 to schedule a rental.
Liam brings the rental to our starting place at the Galley Café. What Service!
RSI Bike Rentals – The owner is Liam: 714-600-9941
Balboa Island - YES! You Can Act! A Fun Beginning Acting Class Starts Soon!Needs location
Have you ever seen an actor and thought, "Hey, can I do that?" Well, Emmy-Nominated Producer/Director Pamela Peak says, "Yes! You Can!" and she's been teaching OC moms and dads, grandparents, and teens, how to become great actors for over 15 years! And this fun and inspiring class is designed just for you, to learn the true basics of acting and boost your confidence in life and also in front of audiences.
This FUN 8-week course is taught in a safe, supportive, and creative environment—perfect for beginners (and it's also for those who might already have some acting skills, too.) Pamela has been helping people of all ages shine on stage with confidence, passion, and authenticity for over 15 years.
Classes are held Saturdays from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, so you’ll still have the rest of your Saturday free to enjoy!
To learn more visit:
👉[ https://www.pamelapeakproductions.com/acting-level-1-poster-a](https://www.pamelapeakproductions.com/acting-level-1-poster-a)
Classes are held Saturdays from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, so you’ll still have the rest of your Saturday free to enjoy!
In this class, you’ll:
🎭 Learn to tune into your intuition and listen from the heart—on stage and in life
🎭 Boost your self-confidence and communication skills
🎭 Unleash your creativity and imagination
🎭 Laugh, connect, and grow while learning the real tools of the acting trade
🎭 Meet other creative professionals in Orange County
🎭 And yes—actually perform on stage!
Pamela’s students, known as “The On Impulse Actors,” have wowed audiences for over 15 years with moving performances— they are often compared to those actors seen at Segerstrom Center!
✨ Come be a part of something personally uplifting and expanding.
To learn more and reserve your spot, visit:
👉 https://www.pamelapeakproductions.com/acting-level-1-poster-a
Spots fill quickly—don’t wait! - Religions TELL You What to Think - Spirituality SHOWS you HOW to Think.SOUL CENTER OC, Irvine, CA
AGAPE IN ORANGE COUNTY! – SOUL CENTER OC - GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION - EVERY SUNDAY AT 10:00 – OPEN HOUSE after service on who we are as a spiritual community and our New Thought Ageless Wisdom Spirituality, history, and practices. All are welcome.
Give yourself permission to relax and rejuvenate. 40+ Attendees also streamed Live at 10:00 (Details Below) Come in-person – relax - we sit in chairs. Experience a group guided meditation where all you need to do is relax. Whether a beginner or having a daily meditation practice, come sit, relax and travel within to the quiet, powerful place that is always there. The Most Important Trip You Can Take Is The Journey Within.
PARENTS WHO WANT TO MEDITATE AND HAVE KIDS
BRING YOUR KIDS! Soul Center Kids’ program during meditation and as well as service is for busy parents to have peace of mind and a relaxed time for meditation. Conscious parenting is an important part of Soul Center and check out our kids, youth and young adult programs.
https://www.soulcenteroc.com/sunday-service/youth-program/
FEELING SPIRITUAL - NOT RELIGIOUS
Is life a series of random events or is there a way the universe works? Join Soul Center and the consciousness crowd on Sundays for meditation, inspiration and deepening your spiritual connection. Feeling Spiritual but not religious? Go within or Go Without.
SEEKING COMMUNITY
Meet like-minded people for casual social connections in a safe place. Come early, stay for a nosh and chat with people about the meditation, your experience, ideas, and inspiration received. The community you seek is seeking you.
10:00 - MEDITATION
Guided Group Meditation
(Doors close promptly at 10:00 for meditation to preserve quiet space and reopens at 10:25)
10:30 - MESSAGE & MUSIC
Inspirational – Motivating – Encouraging – Positive – Stimulating
Special musical guest artist every Sunday
LOCATION
Soul Center
2082 Business Center Drive
Irvine, CA. 92612
SOUL CENTER
See you at the Welcome Table. Dress casual. Come early, stay after, hang around for coffee, finger food 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.
LIVESTREAM ON SUNDAYS 10:00
Join us on FB Live:
https://www.facebook.com/soulcenteroc
Or live stream here:
https://www.soulcenteroc.com/watch/
COST
There is no cost or fee, but you can donate if you so choose. As the value in the experience resonates with you, invest in your own spiritual growth. Supporting Soul Center for more of the same and 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. - YES! You Can Act! A Fun Beginning Acting Class Starts Soon!Needs location
Have you ever seen an actor and thought, "Hey, can I do that?" Well, Emmy-Nominated Producer/Director Pamela Peak says, "Yes! You Can!" and she's been teaching OC moms and dads, grandparents, and teens, how to become great actors for over 15 years! And this fun and inspiring class is designed just for you, to learn the true basics of acting and boost your confidence in life and also in front of audiences.
This FUN 8-week course is taught in a safe, supportive, and creative environment—perfect for beginners (and it's also for those who might already have some acting skills, too.) Pamela has been helping people of all ages shine on stage with confidence, passion, and authenticity for over 15 years.
Classes are held Saturdays from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, so you’ll still have the rest of your Saturday free to enjoy!
To learn more visit:
👉[ https://www.pamelapeakproductions.com/acting-level-1-poster-a](https://www.pamelapeakproductions.com/acting-level-1-poster-a)
Classes are held Saturdays from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, so you’ll still have the rest of your Saturday free to enjoy!
In this class, you’ll:
🎭 Learn to tune into your intuition and listen from the heart—on stage and in life
🎭 Boost your self-confidence and communication skills
🎭 Unleash your creativity and imagination
🎭 Laugh, connect, and grow while learning the real tools of the acting trade
🎭 Meet other creative professionals in Orange County
🎭 And yes—actually perform on stage!
Pamela’s students, known as “The On Impulse Actors,” have wowed audiences for over 15 years with moving performances— they are often compared to those actors seen at Segerstrom Center!
✨ Come be a part of something personally uplifting and expanding.
To learn more and reserve your spot, visit:
👉 https://www.pamelapeakproductions.com/acting-level-1-poster-a
Spots fill quickly—don’t wait!
