THE BETTER TOGETHER SIGNATURE COMMUNITY GATHERING

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The donation based Better Together community gathering, every Wednesday evening.

Home Base was created as a different kind of gathering. It is the core of Dr. Kalina’s Better Together programs and the introduction to all the other parts Not a lecture. Not therapy. Not a support group. Not a disease-specific class.

Instead, Home Base is a welcoming community where people from every stage of life come together to explore what it means to live well. No diagnosis is required. 

No expertise is expected. No one is excluded. Whether you are flourishing, struggling, caring for someone else, living with illness, searching for meaning, or simply curious about becoming more fully alive—you belong here.

Facilitator: Dr. Mark Kalina

Wednesdays – 5:30pm-7:00pm

Location: Encinitas Community Center (Acacia Room) 

1140 Oakcrest Park Dr Encinitas, CA 92024 

No registration needed. 

Show up as you are. However, you may donate as per your discretion by clicking the button below. 

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What happens at Home Base?

Each Wednesday we explore a different topic that touches ordinary human life. Every gathering is different, but the intention stays the same: slow down, think together, listen well, and leave with something useful to carry into the week.

Topics may include

  • What really matters?
  • Living with uncertainty
  • Friendship, belonging, and loneliness
  • Fear, courage, and resilience
  • Forgiveness and letting go
  • Purpose and meaning
  • Aging with grace
  • Gratitude, joy, and play
  • Creating healthier relationships
  • Finding peace in a noisy world
  • Hope, wonder, and curiosity
  • Relevant health and medicine topics

Every evening includes

  • A warm welcome and community connection
  • A brief teaching or reflection
  • Honest conversation and shared wisdom
  • Practical ideas for everyday life
  • Opportunities for quiet reflection
  • Gentle encouragement toward meaningful action
  • Laughter, compassion, and belonging

The four guiding principles

Remember What Matters Most - health begins by remembering what is truly important.
Find Peace - a calmer nervous system creates more room for healing and wise action.
Live with Purpose - meaning gives direction to our lives and strength during difficult seasons.
Take Loving Action - transformation grows through small, consistent actions over time.

Facilitators

Mark Kalina, MD
A place to begin - and a place to return
Some people come to Home Base before joining another Better Together group. Others simply return on Wednesdays because the conversation and community matter to them. There is no single right path. The next step is the one that feels right for you.

Program Details

Schedule

Every Wednesday evening

Duration

90 minutes

Cost

Attendance by donation based on the discretion of each individual (payment in person)

Who Can Join

Everyone welcome

Location

Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr
Acacia Room

Start Time

5:30-7:00pm

Registration

No need to register. Show up as you are.

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