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<p>Just by participating in our activities you&nbsp;<strong>help yourself and others to feel less alone and to feel supported</strong>.&nbsp; This can help take the edge off the increased strain on our mental health in our stressful world.&nbsp; Helping others gives a powerful boost to our own self-esteem and mental health. Whether you can spend a little time participating or a lot you’ll be a player on Team Mood Support!</p>
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<p><strong>Choose Any or ALL of the Following FREE Activities:</strong></p>
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<p>Our<strong> private 24 x 7 Discord server</strong>— a friendly, private online social space / community center. People who “get” you will have text discussions, post pictures, share some laughs, teach and learn each other’s hobbies and wellness techniques -- all without constant exposure to the news or the toxicity of social media like Facebook and Twitter.  Also, if you'd rather not get text messages before the meetings of your choice (see below), we post reminders with the link to get into each meeting 1/2 hour before it starts. </p>
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<p><strong>We have meetings EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. </strong>We do not take holidays off.  We are here for you! You don't have to commit to coming regularly; we'll be happy to see you whenever you do make it! We use Google Meet and you get the link to participate in each meeting about a half hour before either via SMS text message or in our Discord server.  If you're using a computer you don't need any software. If you're using a phone or tablet you may need to install the free Meet app.  </p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Sundays</td><td>Mondays</td><td>Tuesdays</td><td>Wednesdays</td><td>Thursdays</td><td>Fridays</td><td>Saturdays</td></tr><tr><td>Weekend Coffee/Tea<br>10:15am Eastern<br>7:15am Pacific</td><td>A.M. Check-in<br>10:15am Eastern<br>7:15am Pacific</td><td>A.M. Check-in<br>10:15am Eastern<br>7:15am Pacific</td><td>A.M. Check-in<br>10:15am Eastern<br>7:15am Pacific</td><td>A.M. Check-in<br>10:15am Eastern<br>7:15am Pacific</td><td>A.M. Check-in<br>10:15am Eastern<br>7:15am Pacific</td><td>Weekend Coffee/Tea<br>10:15am Eastern<br>7:15am Pacific</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Sharing Meeting<br>3pm Eastern<br>Noon Pacific</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Hartford* Meeting<br>7pm Eastern<br>4pm Pacific</td><td></td><td>Old Saybrook* Meeting<br>6pm Eastern<br>3pm Pacific</td><td>Westport*<br>6pm Eastern<br>3pm Pacific<br>(Held on Wednesday of Thanksgiving Week)</td><td></td><td>NOMAD ONLY** MEETING<br>8pm Eastern<br>5pm Pacific</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Note: City names are only historical.  All meetings are open to peers anywhere in the world.<br>**Nomad Only Meetings are restricted to peers who have first-hand knowledge of living in a vehicle part- or full-time for extended periods or those who are planning to do so. Both your income level and type of vehicle are irrelevant. RVers, truckdrivers, van-lifers, skoolie-dwellers, car-dwellers, etc., are all welcome.</figcaption></figure>
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<p>Holidays can be tough! The pressure of family and friend gatherings or the feeling of isolation or boredom can turn these days into a challenge. We have a remedy. Join us for our fun 8-hour virtual hangouts on Thanksgiving and Christmas, where you’re free to come and go as you please. Enjoy friendly company without the need to pretend you're in a festive mood! Come along and help yourself and others as we navigate these days together!</p>
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