What we’re about
Welcome to the OC Good Life!
We are glad you found us! OC Good Life is one of the largest socially oriented Meetup groups in the entire country, so you have come to the right place! You only live once! Our group of fun, friendly people, whether single, married, attached, kids, pets, or not, will welcome you. We're lucky to live in Orange County where we can (and will) enjoy local social activities like:
Dining
Wine Tasting
Dancing
Volleyball
Hiking and Biking
Museums
Art Exhibits
Live Music
Cultural Festivals
Karaoke
Educational events
Happy Hours
Travel
House dinners and house parties
Game nights
Boating events
Sporting events
Trivia contests
and
Enjoying all that the Good Life in the OC has to offer!
After much discussion with people just like you, we were inspired to create this group for the same reasons that you are here. We are all looking to do fun things together, as a group of friends, and meet other people in the local area that enjoy going out and having fun. Trying that trendy new restaurant or going out on the dance floor somewhere new is much more enjoyable when you do it with fun people in a group.
* We always want everyone to feel welcome, and that means that we are committed to having everyone feel comfortable as well as safe. If it's your first time to one of our events, please don't be afraid that you won't know anyone. We will make sure you are welcome.
* Suggestions are always welcome, and we'd love to have as many different types of events that as you can think up.
* Together we will have new experiences, explore new places, try new things, and enjoy all that Orange County and surrounding areas (and even the entire world!) have to offer. Whatever your interests, you will find an event for yourself in this group.
We look forward to meeting you!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Fun & Professional Children and Teen Acting Classes!Needs location
From Emmy-Nominated Producer/Director Pamela Peak: Do you have a talented child, teen or grandchild, or one who's shy and needs to be more outgoing? Then come and join one of these FUN and creative beginning acting classes! Your child will learn the true basics of professional acting, learn how to audition for commercials and film, they will learn how to be more extroverted and involved in life (no matter what level they are starting from). For more info see: https://www.pamelapeakproductions.com/acting-for-kids-teens
(NOTE: These are FUN ongoing classes on Saturdays or Tuesdays!) Private lessons and coaching are available as well. Parents are invited to sit and watch their child in class or in their coaching as well.
Pamela Peak has been teaching acting for over 14 years and regularly has her students appearing in commercials, films and on TV - and this is all taught in a safe, warm and welcoming environment! Check out these classes for your child or teen today!
For more info and to register your child for the class see: https://www.pamelapeakproductions.com/acting-for-kids-teens
- GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO RELAX - GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION - BEGINNER & UPSOUL CENTER OC, Irvine, CA
AGAPE IN ORANGE COUNTY! – SOUL CENTER OC (Since 2014)
GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION - 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 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. - Learn How to Make Dating Work For You - For Singles 50 and overLink visible for attendees
** Please Read the Entire Description Before You RSVP **
Event Overview: This weekly free educational Zoom online video discussion is for Singles who are 50+ to learn how to make dating work for you. It is hosted by Relationship Coach Christine Baumgartner. She will be giving dating advice, have topics of discussion, gives advice on how to connect, stay connected, give tips to help you navigate your dating life, and have a Q&A session. Occasionally she will have guests who will share their relationship success through her coaching.This event is also cross-posted/ scheduled with other Meetup groups.
** Attendance Rules **
These Attendance Rules are placed to prevent people who are disrupters, stalkers, predators, AI BOTS, and scammers from participating, attending and disrupting this event, and to protect the safety and security of our attendees/ members, and the quality of this event.
A. Age: You must be age 50 or over
B. Profile Photo: We must be able to identify all attendees. All attendees must have a current clear unobscured profile photo of yourself (no sunglasses, hats, scarves, group shots, blurry photo, animals, nature scenes, or anything that would prevent us from identifying you).
C. Profile Name: Your profile name must be your real name (no letters, titles, abbreviations, nicknames, or numbers)
D. RSVP/ No Show Policy: If you can’t attend or change your mind, please update your RSVP to “Not Going” or notify the Host. People who RSVP and are No Shows will be flagged, Repeat offenders will be removed and banned from attending future events.
E. Logging into the Zoom Event: Upon logging into and entering the Zoom event, all Attendees must have their video and audio on.
E. Location: Online Attendees must be in the United States or Canada
F. Privacy Policy: We ask that everyone respect the privacy of this group’s members. A member may open up and share a personal information about themselves. If someone confides in you, or you overhear a conversation, please keep their private life to yourself and confidential.
G. Discussion Policy: As a good practice, we request that our all of attendees refrain from discussing "hot" topics that will create discord, arguments or cause disruption. Examples are: discussing, arguing, or debating about politics, religion, other member’s personal beliefs, Covid-19, wars, or any other "hot" topic that would disrupt the group or an event. Also profanity (AKA cussing, cursing) is prohibited. Those who violate this policy will be asked to leave.
H. Sexual Harassment/ Stalking Policy: Sexual harassment is prohibited and will not be tolerated. This includes making verbal comments, leering, making sexually suggestive comments, and using explicit language. Stalking includes unsolicited communication via Meetup messaging (email), attending an event specifically to pursue, harass, annoy, taunt, or contact a specific person, or member of the opposite sex.Attending the Zoom Meetup
You must have the Zoom app, video and audio capability to participate in this meeting, otherwise you will be removed from the meeting.
1. Verify that your computer, Android or Apple device has both video and audio/microphone capability
2. If you haven't already done so, please download the Zoom app before attending (the app and use is free).
* A. Download to a computer (desktop/notebook): https://zoom.us/download
* B. For Android devices (smartphone or tablet), download from the "Google Play Store" app
* C. For iPhone or iPad, download from the Apple "App Store"
. Join the call at 6:00 PM (PT) by clicking on one of these methods:
* A. Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81063025620?pwd=VHJIbUFLdWIvMHE3V3o2aTVBY3IzQT09 (allow to launch the Zoom app)
* B. Go to: https://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID 81063025620 and Password 350364 (allow to launch the Zoom app)
If you use your laptop or desktop computer, you'll be able to see everyone on your monitor (screen), but you'll be limited to only viewing one or two people at a time if you use a tablet, smartphone, iPhone, iPad, or smaller device.Please visit Christine's website for more information, schedule a one on one coaching session, conferences, and contact information: http://www.theperfectcatch.com
Christine's Email: [email protected]
Christine's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ThePerfectCatch