Events

TIME: 10:00 to 11:15 am -

Open to Canyon Sages membersGentle Yoga offers an exploration of yoga poses, breath practices and mindfulness. The focus is on stability, flexibility and energetic health. Students practice standing and supine poses on the mat. Upon request, adaptations will be made for the chair.Instructor: Justine LewisEmail: jlewis@visibleleadership.com

Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm — every two weeks on TuesdaysOpen to Canyon Sages members
BEGINNING AND EXPERIENCED WRITERS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE MEMOIR WRITERS STUDIO!
This workshop is led by author, journalist, psychologist Mark Hein, whose own memoir Father Dream poignantly portrays the emotional journey of a newly divorced father. For more information, contact Mark Hein at markheindr@gmail.com.

TIME: 3:20pm to 5:55pm — Dance classes for TCC members only.Enchanted BalletEnchanted Ballet + Hip Hop is a special introduction to the fundamentals of ballet. This class highlights correct positioning & posture, while exploring feelings of moving to both classical & pop music using imaginative stories, places & characters. Creative & enchanting, this class will elevate your dancer to a place where they can confidently move & groove! Offered to 3-5 year olds.Register here. Ballet + Hip HopThis class gives a great pop to classical ballet and hip hop dance. It focuses on building fundamental ballet technique with dance principals, including rhythm, poise and choreography. Ballet + Hip Hop will elevate your dancer to a place where they can confidently twirl and groove to age-appropriate beats, popular in our culture. Offered to 5-7 year olds.Register here.Hip Hop + JazzThis class gives a pop to both traditional jazz and hip hop dance. It focuses on building fundamental jazz technique with rhythm and hip hop choreography to create confidence to move and groove to age-appropriate beats, popular in our culture. Offered to 7-11 year olds. Register here.

# Brushstrokes & Beats: A Creative Painting Jam for Everyone

🕚 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM
📍Endless Color Pizza 123 S Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA
💲 $15 suggested donation

Join us for watercolor painting: *Brushstrokes & Beats: A Creative Painting Jam for Everyone*, an ongoing series in Topanga Canyon where watercolor painting meets music. Each week we’ll highlight a different genre, band, or singer to inspire our artistic flow.

We’ll paint together while enjoying various songs from their albums, blending guided watercolor instruction with the freedom to explore your own expression.

✨ What’s Included:

* 🎶 Music-inspired painting
* 🖌️ Watercolor guidance + room for creativity
* 🌿 Outdoor Topanga Canyon setting (indoors when rain or cold)

All supplies provided. Just bring your creative spirit! Space is limited—reserve your spot.

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Join us for a slow, mindful walk through **Topanga Canyon**, blending nature, meditation, and haiku writing.
We’ll begin with an easy walk through the canyon, pausing occasionally for short moments of stillness and **walking meditation**. As we move through shaded paths and open canyon views, you’ll be invited to observe the landscape with fresh eyes—sounds, textures, light, and movement.
Inspired by these moments, we’ll write **haiku**, a simple and accessible form of poetry that captures the essence of the present moment. No writing experience is necessary—this is about noticing, not performance.
We’ll continue walking and eventually return to our starting point, carrying a sense of calm, clarity, and creative connection.

**Good to Know**

* Tuesdays | 1:30–3:30 PM
* Gentle pace, all walking levels welcome
* No meditation or writing experience required
* Come dressed for the weather and comfortable walking
* Bring water, snacks will be provided

This gathering is ideal for nature lovers, walkers, creatives, and anyone seeking a peaceful, reflective afternoon in Topanga.

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm —Qigong is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that blends movement, meditation and breathing practices. Explore gentle, flowing movements that awaken vitality, calm the mind and uplift the spirt. Qigong may reduce stress, improve energy, strengthen the immune system and resistance to chronic illnesses. Qigong and its slow purposeful movements have been found to improve balance and gait and reduce risk of falls.Instructor: Will WicksEmail: wwicks3@gmail.comSuggested donation: $10

Join the Topanga Plein-Air Art Meetup Group for a scenic painting workshop in the breathtaking Topanga Canyon. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, this event is perfect for anyone interested in landscape painting or watercolor techniques. Immerse yourself in nature as you create your masterpiece en plein air, capturing the beauty of the surroundings through your own artistic lens. Connect with fellow art enthusiasts, share tips and techniques, and enjoy a day of creativity in the vibrant Topanga community. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and be inspired by the picturesque landscapes of Topanga Canyon. Currently we are meeting at the Inn of the Seventh Ray. $10 suggested donation. We will have all your supplies. See you soon!

TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM —
Every Thursday
Open to Canyon Sages Members
Instructor: Lola BabalonEmail: lola4babalon@yahoo.com

TIME: 12:00 to 1:30pm — On the second Thursday of every month Sages gather together to discuss their book of the month and decide what exciting offering they will read for the next. Open Canyon Sages members.For more info, contact Janice Harmon at:janiceharmon@icloud.com

TIME: 7:00pm to 9:00pm — Our monthly membership meetings occur on the second Thursday of each month.Check the TTC calendar for updated information and schedule changes.
MISSION
The Topanga Community Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer organization, independently owned and maintained by the citizens of Topanga. The TCC was founded in 1949. Since then it has been the only community center available to generations of Topanga Canyon residents. The TCC is funded, not through any county or state taxes, but by our membership dues, donations and fund-raising. Be a part of the Topanga Community Center. JOIN TODAY!
The TCC is dedicated to protect, maintain, upgrade and enhance the Community House and the grounds entrusted to its care. The TCC is serving the Community of Topanga by providing access and support for philanthropic, educational, and community activities and services.
FOR THE COMMUNITY, BY THE COMMUNITY
The Community House is a meeting place for the Topanga Canyon Seniors (Sages), Topanga Teens, Anonymous Groups, the Topanga Historical Society, the Topanga Chamber of Commerce, the Topanga Symphony, Spiritual and Health gatherings, and many low cost programs for young children.
The adjacent Ballfield is the home field of Topanga Youth Baseball and Soccer League. Our income is provided by rentals from weddings & special events plus fundraising to keep our doors open.