Autumn Equinox is upon us! Which means this Earthlings Variety Show is centered around harvest, metamorphosis, and letting go.

Join us for a night of poetry, comedy, music, dance, and more ✨ 

Doors: 7:30 pm

Show: 8:00 pm

Post Mingle: 9:30 pm

BYOB

If you knit, crochet, sew or do any other crafts come and join us! A night to hang out and relax. Whether you have a project to work on, or you want to learn a new skill!

If you knit, crochet, sew or do any other crafts come and join us! A night to hang out and relax. Whether you have a project to work on, or you want to learn a new skill!

Slide into the weekend with drinks, snacks, and seriously good vibes at Five o’Groove—our signature Friday happy hour hangout.

Whether you’re winding down from the week or just warming up for the weekend, come kick it with the crew for some easy laughs, tasty bites, and a playlist that keeps the energy just right.

✨ Expect:

– Refreshing drinks

– Yummy snacks

– Chill convo & new connections

– That ahhh-it’s-Friday feeling

Bring your good energy and let’s groove into the weekend, one sip at a time.

Discover, Taste & Create Your Perfect Tea Blend

Take Home: 1 oz custom tea blend (8-10 servings)

What You'll Experience

🍃 Guided Tasting Journey

Explore six premium green teas from Japan and China:

Young Hyson - Delicate Chinese tea with floral sweetness

Gunpowder - Bold, robust tea with distinctive pellet shape

Jasmine Green - Scented with real jasmine flowers

Matcha - Ceremonial powdered tea with intense umami

Mecha - Japanese tea with robust flavor and toasted notes

Sencha - Japan's everyday favorite with fresh, grassy notes

🌿 Create Your Signature Blend

Choose your own adventure:

Option A: Choose a base of Green Tea + Herbal Blend

Option B: Choose a base of Hibiscus, Chamomile, Peppermint, or Rooibos 

Add aromatic herbs for wellness and flavor:

Ginger (warming & digestive)

Mint (cooling & drying)

Rose hips (tart & vitamin-rich)

Rose petals (romantic & floral)

Lemon balm (citrusy & calming)

Chamomile (honey-sweet & relaxing)

Elderberry (anti-inflammatory & tart)

Shisandra Berry (adaptogen and "five flavor")

Orange Peel (citrusy & digestive)

Cinnamon (warming & digestive)

Lavender (slightly warming & relaxing) 

Ashwaghanda (adaptogen & calming)

Licorice (anti-inflammatory & digestive)

Sage (warming & anti-septic)

All teas sourced from Monterey Herb Co and Lhasa Karnak 

Perfect For

✨ Tea lovers wanting to deepen their knowledge

✨ Beginners curious about green tea varieties

✨ Gift seekers looking for a unique experience

✨ Wellness enthusiasts interested in herbal benefits

✨ Creative spirits who love hands-on activities

What's Included

During the Workshop:

Tea tasting of 6 premium green teas

Guidance on flavor profiles and origins

All blending materials and equipment

Palate cleansers and tasting cups

Take Home:

1 oz bag of your custom blend

Brewing guide with your recipe

Reference card for future blending

Tasting notes from today's exploration

Workshop Schedule

30 min | Tea Tasting Journey

Guided tasting of all six green teas with flavor discussion

20 min | Blending Principles

Learn the art of combining teas and herbs

30 min | Create Your Blend

Hands-on blending with expert guidance

15 min | Package & Label

Finalize your take-home blend with brewing instructions

Booking Information

Investment: $15 per person

Includes: All materials, tasting, instruction, and 1 oz take-home blend

What to Bring: Just yourself and your curiosity!

Dietary Notes: Naturally gluten-free, vegan-friendly

Light snacks and nibbles will be provided 

Transform your tea experience from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're seeking the perfect morning energizer, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a soothing evening wind-down, you'll leave with the knowledge and your own custom creation.

Book your spot today and discover your signature tea blend!

Oakland Book Lovers! Join us in September to read God of the Woods. Please contact me (Zarrin) if you have any questions.

Link to the book review :https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199698485-the-god-of-the-woods

Private event

Private Event 

Discover the joy of watercolor in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll learn the fundamentals of brush handling, water-to-paint ratios and color mixing, then practice foundational techniques like washes, gradients and layering. Fun exercises will give you the confidence to create your own watercolor artwork during the workshop and beyond.

This workshop is designed for absolute beginners as well as anyone who wants a creative reset. All supplies and light refreshments will be provided. Attendees will take home a goodie bag of watercolor supplies for continued enjoyment. 

***Space is limited, please reserve your spot early by purchasing your ticket for $75 on Venmo: @abrstationery***

Why join? With small group instruction, personal attention, and everything you need provided, you’ll get more value in one afternoon than you would from weeks of trial and error on your own. It’s a perfect mix of relaxation, creativity, and skill-building in a social environment.

Shannon Greevy is a Groundfloor member, Creatives Club co-host and San Francisco-based artist who loves to share the joy of watercolor painting through simple lessons, drills and doodle prompts. Her project, ABR Stationery, offers group art classes, hand painted stationery supplies and free community art meetups in the Bay Area. Visit www.abrstationery.com and follow @abrstationery on your favorite social media platform.

“The only thing in your way is you.” You’ve probably heard that saying, but thought to yourself “Okay, but how?" 

Leadership Coach Michael Tertes starts by calling the part of us that’s in our way our Arch Nemesis a.k.a. saboteur, gremlin, head bully, negative mind chatter etc. When our Arch Nemesis gets to run the show it can influence every aspect of our lives. It eats at our confidence, keeps us stuck, frustrated and often confused. Bottom line, it impacts our ability to fully express ourselves, find fulfillment and have the impact we’re here to have. 

During this participatory and powerful workshop Michael will teach you how to “get out of your own way” by identifying the specific, sneaky strategies and tactics your Arch Nemesis uses against you. From there, you'll learn Michael’s five most powerful moves to defeat your Arch Nemesis; allowing you to more freely, powerfully and consistently move towards the life, career or relationships you truly desire.

90 minute session led by coach 

We meet to collaboratively explore ideas from art to science to philosophy to learn about the topic and each other.

Our intent is to create a free, inclusive, and friendly space for connection and community based on ideas, in an environment that prioritizes listening and openness to a wide range of perspectives.

How does it work?

We choose a topic, share optional resources (video/articles/podcasts, etc.) and discussion questions in advance to establish a shared context, and then have a lightly moderated discussion along with potluck-style drinks and snacks. Expect some time to socialize before and after the official discussion.

Join us for an uplifting evening of heartfelt conversation, mindful creativity, and meaningful connection on women’s mental health.

“Pause & Create” is a restorative gathering for women seeking pause and presence in the midst of modern-day overwhelm. We’ll begin with a fireside chat on women’s mental health, exploring the pressures we carry, the stories we’re rewriting, and the practices that help us feel more whole.

After the conversation, we’ll move into a calming origami activity—folding paper flowers, cranes, boxes, etc. as a way to slow down and tap into our creativity. The act of folding becomes a gentle pause, leaving you with a handmade creation to take home as a symbol of your care and presence. 

We’ll end with a community reflection and casual social gathering. 

All materials and snacks & refreshments will be provided.

Agenda

​​​6:00 - 6:30pm: Arrival and Introductions 

​6:30 - 7:10pm: Mental Health Fireside Chat

​​​7:10 - 7:55pm: Origami Activity

​7:55 - 8:00pm: Closing Circle

​8:00 - 8:30pm: Informal Gathering

Hosted by SF Women’s Health Club – building joyful spaces where women feel heard, supported, and inspired toward lifelong wellness.

Learn the Scottish tradition of ceilidh dancing! Easy for beginners and lots of fun. Mostly partnered dances so great for couples, but also for groups or by yourself! 

Doors open at 6.30pm with dancing starting at 7pm. After the ceilidh we’ll also have DJ SoundSmith who will be playing your favourite songs to continue dancing the night away. 

Tickets include drinks (wine, beer and whiskey), and some light snacks but we recommend eating before you come.

Party attire, and we encourage tartan and especially kilts! Best to wear something cool as the dancing works up a sweat 🔥 

$40 for tickets on Eventbrite (link in comments)

$30 for members

RSVP here if you'd like to learn more about joining a small group of 12 women at our first Groundfloor women's trip to Thailand. Your host, Cara, will lead this transformative group trip — blending adventure, connection, and personal growth. Kick-off your year with an unforgettable journey filled with meaningful experiences! 💃🌺 Full details: https://www.coachedbycara.com/upcoming-events Make sure to also join the Groundfloor Q&A session on 5/30 (see event in app) RSVP to this listing to express your interest - but make sure to claim your spot by sending in your deposit by Sept 1st https://lu.ma/pj1y71id Full payment is due at the end of October. Timing or location not a fit? Ask about other upcoming trips - including Costa Rica!

September's book club discussion will be Demon Copperhead.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Barbara Kingsolver's book is a brilliant novel that enthralls, compels, and captures the heart as it evokes a young hero’s unforgettable journey to maturity.

Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival. Relayed in his own unsparing voice, Demon braves the modern perils of foster care, child labor, derelict schools, athletic success, addiction, disastrous loves, and crushing losses. Through all of it, he reckons with his own invisibility in a popular culture where even the superheroes have abandoned rural people in favor of cities.

Many generations ago, Charles Dickens wrote David Copperfield from his experience as a survivor of institutional poverty and its damages to children in his society. Those problems have yet to be solved in ours. Dickens is not a prerequisite for readers of this novel, but he provided its inspiration. In transposing a Victorian epic novel to the contemporary American South, Barbara Kingsolver enlists Dickens’ anger and compassion, and above all, his faith in the transformative powers of a good story. Demon Copperhead speaks for a new generation of lost boys, and all those born into beautiful, cursed places they can’t imagine leaving behind.

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As usual, come prepared to talk about the book. Ideally, it would be good to finish it, but we won't kick you out if you just want to come and hang with us and talk about topics from the book, like:

- Systemic poverty and class barriers

- Addiction and the opioid crisis

- Resilience and human dignity

Create content, podcasts, presentations, and even your own custom GPTs!

AI is moving fast and this session is your chance to dive in and experiment with some hands-on tools that are free, powerful, and surprisingly creative. We’ll explore:

- **ChatGPT** – build your own *custom GPTs*

- **Jetspark.ai** – generate presentations on any topic in minutes

- **Google Notebook LM** – turn your notes into an *AI-powered podcast*

- **Bloatato AI** – create social media content with ease

We’ll demo each tool, share tips for getting the most out of them, and give you space to try them yourself.

60-minute interactive session with 30-minute lab afterwards

About Tool Time: 

GroundFloor’s skill-share series is all about making sense of the constant wave of new digital tools - whether for creative projects, professional growth, or just staying current. From AI-powered assistants and no-code builders to podcasting tools and creative design apps, Tool Time explores the fast-moving world of digital tools through the lens of real-world use. We’ll focus on what’s useful, what’s emerging, and how GroundFloor members are putting these tools to work in creative, personal, and professional ways.

Each session highlights one or more tools or workflows, lots of opportunity to demo and discuss. Got a tool you’d like to showcase—or one you want us to explore next? Let us know.

Open to all GroundFloor members.

Irregular but ongoing. Stay tuned for upcoming dates.

If you knit, crochet, sew or do any other crafts come and join us! A night to hang out and relax. Whether you have a project to work on, or you want to learn a new skill!