When: Monday November 2, 2026 7:00pm
What: TED Talk Watch Party: How to make stress Your Friend – by Kelly McGonigal
This was recorded in 2013 and has been viewed by more than 37 million people, so it is a popular and relevant talk. In this talk, he explains that stress is only harmful to your health if you believe it is, and changing your mindset to view stress responses and social connection as helpful can actually build resilience and protect your body
Bring: Potluck light food/snack item to share – I’ll bring a pizza.
(if you don’t have time to bring a food item, come anyway!)
Where: Kevin Gourley’s Photography Studio at 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin TX
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, so we know how to set up tables & chairs. Send an email to 

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BREAKFAST:  Tuesday November 10, 2026  our monthly breakfast!
8am at Kerbey Lane Cafe 
(183 @ Anderson Mill).
RSVP to  so we know what size table to get!

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When: Monday November 16, 2026 7:00pm
What: TED Talk Watch Party: “Want to be happy? Be grateful” by David Steindl-Rast
This was also recorded in 2013 and has been viewed by more than 9 million people. This is a short, beautiful, and deeply reflective talk on how gratefulness makes us joyful. Gratitude seems to be a relevant topic in this month of Thanksgiving!
Bring: Potluck light food/snack item to share – I’ll bring a pizza.
(if you don’t have time to bring a food item, come anyway!)
Where: Kevin Gourley’s Photography Studio at 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin TX
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, so we know how to set up tables & chairs. Send an email to