Fed up with swiping? Santa Cruz singles are creating new ways to meet face-to-face, from a fast-growing 50-plus social group to outings, gallery crawls and speed dating—all built around the simple need for real human connection.
Flower Power Herbs & Roots founder Julie Rothman has spent more than 35 years blending teas, sourcing herbs and helping Santa Cruz reconnect with plant-based traditions.
A reluctant hot-yoga convert explores the potential benefits of saunas, steam rooms and other forms of therapeutic heat available around Santa Cruz County.
Percussionist Jim Greiner’s Santa Cruz drum circles use shared rhythm to reduce stress, build connection and help participants find what he calls “the groove.”
Extended summer gloom can drain mood and energy, but simple habits involving light, movement, hydration, strength training and social connection can help.
Outdoor group fitness classes at GOAT Santa Cruz offer exercise, fresh air, stress relief and community for people of different ages and fitness levels.
Elizabeth Borelli visits Glow Prescription Skincare in Capitola to learn about summer skin care, healthy aging and the Pilates Facial from aesthetician Milene Freire.
The Healthy Way marks 40 years of helping Santa Cruz County residents pursue sustainable health, nutrition and lifestyle changes with a June 27 anniversary party and health fair.
A Santa Cruz screening of The [M] Factor 2: Before the Pause brings women together to talk openly about perimenopause, menopause, shifting hormones and the search for better answers.
