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Hello Neighbors H appy New Year! January brings a fresh start, a clean slate, and a renewed sense of possibility. It’s the perfect time to reset, recharge, and ease into the year ahead. This month, our editorial focus is wellness — mind, body, and balance. From healthy habits to local resources, we’re starting the year with inspiration to help you feel your best! However you begin your year, we hope it’s filled with positivity, purpose, and progress.
This month, we are really excited to offer options for fun music events as well, thanks to Moon Coin Productions. Check out their ad for details on their upcoming Eagles show at Lesher Center for the Arts later this month! We would also like to welcome Mr. Tree Specialist, a family-owned small business with over 25 years of experience. Their group of arborists and technicians can help tackle a job of any size or complexity for all your tree needs.
It’s CRAB SEASON in the Bay Area, giving us crustacean-lovers a chance to feast! So, call your friends, grab your special butter warmers and bibs and get cracking! You’ll find some AMAZING local Crab Feeds in this issue— including at the Elks (hot crab, cooked on site), St. Joseph School (Western theme, auction & dancing), and Salesian (a two-day affair!). Don’t wait, look for these ads inside and make reservations already!!
Here’s to a bright January and a wonderful year ahead for us all!
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From Holiday Hustle to Holiday Healing: Crafting a Sustainable Self-Care Plan in West Contra Costa County By Suzanna Mannion
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he holiday season is in the rear view mirror and you get to return your focus to YOU! Take a cue from nature: like plants drawing energy deep into their roots for winter dormancy, January is your sacred time to turn inward. Shift your attention from giving to others to fortifying your own foundation. By embracing this period of rest for internal examination, you ensure the deep roots, health and resilience needed to sustain yourself (or even flourish!) throughout the year. THIS IS THE SEASON TO ASK YOURSELF: • What seeds of self-care do I want to plant right now? • What changes promote year-long well-being?
THE POWER OF INTENTION AND SMALL STEPS January’s “New Year, New You” rhetoric often pushes us toward unrealistic resolutions. Sustainable wellness is built on achievable micro-goals and practices like habit stacking — linking a new behavior to an established routine—not on deprivation or drastic change. One example that sets a positive, proactive tone for your entire day is implementing a daily micro-practice in the morning. When you reach for your phone first thing (inevitably met with dozens of texts, emails and notifications), you lose the power of presence, and it’s too easy to get swept into response mode. Instead, defend 3-5 minutes each morning to simply connect to your breath, stretch, or journal about the day’s intention. This puts you in the driver’s seat, affecting the trajectory of your morning, day, and ultimately, your life. Understandably, dedicating even five minutes for self-care can be a real struggle when babies, pets, partners, work and caregiver duties amount. Prioritizing self-care, no matter how small the effort, improves mood, focus and physical health. Bonus: When you take care of you, you show up more fully for those you care for.
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EXPLORING WELLNESS IN WEST CCC
THE HEALING ARTS: BEYOND MOVEMENT
For those looking to expand their commitment to holistic wellness beyond a morning ritual, West Contra Costa County is home to a vibrant mix of small businesses promoting wellness. Across Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, Hercules, Rodeo, and Crockett, you’ll find boutique studios offering cardio, strength training, yoga, pilates, and mindfulness.
Your self-care journey will be enhanced with practices beyond physical movement. The benefits of holistic healing can be profound. Consider implementing some of the following to support optimal wellbeing. There are several options in the area you can tap into via a quick internet search:
Whether you’re drawn to high-energy workouts or slower, restorative approaches, local options include group classes, personalized training, and intimate studios designed to nurture both body and spirit and bring community together.
CARDIO, STRENGTH & PERSONALIZED TRAINING: • Rodeo: Dedicated to Fitness (dedicated2fitness.biz) • Hercules: Wynn Fit (wynnfit.com) • Pinole: XFIT Training: (xfittrainingeastbay.com) • San Pablo: (510trainingcompany.com) • Richmond: (cypherhealthandfitness.com)
MIND-BODY STRENGTH AND STRETCHING: Albany/Berkeley: • Stretch Lab (stretchlab.com/location/albany)
Pinole:
• Acupuncture: Acupuncture offers holistic relief by easing pain and stress and restoring balance to the body’s energy pathways. • Massage: Massage therapy releases muscle tension, improves circulation, increases flexibility, and promotes deep relaxation to reduce stress and pain. • Energy Work: Energy work, such as Reiki, promotes deep relaxation, stress reduction and balance by clearing energetic blockages to support the body’s natural healing processes.
BUDGET-MINDED OPTIONS: A variety of programs offer low- or no-cost wellness options. Check your local city/county recreation department, library, or community center calendars for classes like Tai Chi, Yoga, meditation, and health workshops. You can also search for health and fitness resources on findhelp.org or find virtual options on udemy.com.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Suzanna, a natural convener and nature enthusiast, creates transformative experiences for balance, connection and community through Hearts Alive. She leads Hatha yoga, connection circles, retreats, and offers Reiki to deepen self-awareness. Treat yourself: Register for the Soul Sanctuary Retreat in Nevada City, April 2026.
Whatever mix you land on, let your intentions be rooted not in fleeting resolutions, but in sustainable self-care and deep self-compassion. And remember, you don’t have to do it alone. Leverage the variety of local wellness opportunities and commit to taking the time to plant those vital seeds of health.
• Fit for Life (fitnessforlifestudio.com) • Hearts Alive Yoga (heartsaliveyoga.com) • Flow Rehab Studio (flowrehabstudio.com) • Soul Flow Pinole (soulflowpinole.com) • East Bay Yoga (eastbayyoga.com)
Richmond:
DEEP ROOTS, NEW BRANCHES 2026 VISIONING WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 1, 2026, FROM 1 PM - 5 PM, DOWNTOWN PINOLE Explore your 2026 desires and dreams through guided meditation and gentle yoga, healing soundscapes, journaling, art visioning and group sharing. Together we will plant seeds for lasting wellness. Special offer: $44 when registering for the April Soul Sanctuary Retreat; $144 standalone. Register today: heartsaliveyoga.com/DEEPROOTS
• Gaia Yoga Studio (gaiayogastudio.com)
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KEEP IT SIMPLE: How to keep your New Year Resolution, for REAL this time By Karen F. Walker
Who doesn’t like a fresh start? And every January 1 we get a big, bold new calendar beginning. If you’re like me, you pick a motto for the year, maybe a Bible verse that strikes you, or a few words or ONE word (my go-to choice in recent years). You write it down and “realign” in early summer. If you’re like a good friend of mine, you say, “nah, why bother?!” That said, surveys show that way more than 50% of us make New Year Resolutions. Other surveys show that only a few keep those resolutions. So, here are 3 tips for finding yourself on the winning side…
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Instead of abandoning your new goal(s) as soon you mess up once or a few times, start out expecting hiccups along the way. Expect resistance. Anticipate the bumps in the road, and get resourceful about planning ahead to avoid them. Give yourself permission to adjust the new goal to better fit your abilities and time.
TRACK IT
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld (Seinfeld) often talks about how he grew from wanting to do comedy full time, to actually doing it. Of course, great comedians rely on great jokes, gags or stories, in addition to good delivery, timing and any necessary physical execution. But it starts with the jokes. SO… Seinfeld decided he would write ONE—at least one—joke every day. Every. Single. Day. I think he decided to do it for a year, but it was such a boon and became a habit so he kept it up.
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Seinfeld was realistic. He told himself the daily joke did not have to be good. He knew he was likely to slack off, so he created what we now call a Habit Tracker. He kept is simple, just a grid with dates. He got a notebook and after writing down a joke, he checked off a square on his grid. After a week, he had 7 checked squares and more than 7 jokes.
GET REAL
After a month, he had 30 jokes… AND he had an unbroken 30 days of check marks on the grid, enough to make him not want to break the streak. Each week, the desire not to break his track record grew stronger than his inner resistance to take a day off. Even through challenging times, deadlines, illness, Seinfeld got resourceful and found a way to write a joke or story and check off that box for the day! Remember, it did not have to be a good joke or story.
Come on, five or 10 new goals. Really? I mean, honestly, how realistic is that?! Instead, start with just one. One New Resolution. Or, if that doesn’t put a smile on your face and relief in your heart, write down two or three goals, and then start with ONE goal first. YES, one new goal or habit can, and will, change your life. “Change happens when we consistently show up for ourselves,” says Dr. Colleen M. Fairbanks, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in health and wellness. “Consistency doesn’t mean perfection.” 32 ccmarketplacemag.com
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So... what will YOUR fresh start be this 2026? Let us know how you’re doing in 30 days because we’d love to honor YOUR wins and inspire others!
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JANUARY 17: UKE CAN DO IT: INTRO TO UKULELE FOR HOMESCHOOL KIDS
109 CIVIC DRIVE, HERCULES 510.245.2420 JANUARY 17: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY SOUND HEALING
Saturday, 11am-12pm. Join us for a self-care Sound Healing Experience with Sakai Parker, where we’ll explore the healing vibrations of sound therapy to bring balance, clarity, and rejuvenation. This program is for Teens and Adults, and registration is required: https:// tinyurl.com/yc3s24av JANUARY 17: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY MEN OF COLOR HEALING CIRCLE
Tuesday 1pm. Discover the joy of music with this beginner ukulele class for homeschoolers ages 6 and up! Music Box Richmond will guide kids through a fun, interactive lesson on how to hold, strum, and play simple songs on the ukulele. Instruments are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to make some noise! Please register each child attendee so we can plan accordingly: https://tinyurl.com/2m7a4enp
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Saturday 1:15pm-3pm. Join The Peaceful Warriors—a local healing circle for men of color— for a vibrant and interactive rhythm experience. Rooted in community and collective healing, this program invites men of color to participate fully by using provided drums, dancing, or simply being present in shared space. While the program is centered on honoring men of color, everyone is welcome to join—whether by playing one of the extra instruments provided, dancing, or soaking in the energy of community. No experience necessary—just bring your heart, your curiosity, and your presence.
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JANUARY 17: AAUW WEST CONTRA COSTA MEETING DR. SHERI KRAMS, SR. ASSOCIATED DEAN AND PROFESSOR OF SURGERY AT STANFORD MEDICAL SCHOOL
Saturday, 10:30am. Dr. Krams will discuss “Transplantation through the decades: Milestones, Breakthroughs and the Future of Organ Transplantation”. At Christ Lutheran Church, 780 Ashbury St., El Cerrito. Free. All are welcome. Presented by westcontracosta-ca.aauw.net.
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JANUARY 2: NEW YEAR’S DAY CRAFTING
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Friday, all day. Start the New Year off right by crafting your resolutions the fun way! Make yourself a crafty folding display for your resolutions out of popsicle sticks. Or turn your goals into a game by making a New Year’s Resolution Bingo Card. Once you complete a bingo on your card, return it to the library for a prize. JANUARY 5: SUPERMAN MOVIE NIGHT
Library to witness one of the breakout hits of 2025, Superman. This film, rated PG-13, tells the story of an alien doing their best to protect their adoptive world - in spite of the growing prejudice against him.
Monday, 5:30pm. Come down to the Crockett
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HOT CRAB, cooked on site Elks Lodge See advertisement on page 11 FEBRUARY 28:
St. Joseph School See advertisement on page 11 Western theme, dancing, auction
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