FOLSOM MAGAZINE AND RESOURCE GUIDE 2023-2024

ME TIME MATTERS
SELF-CARE IDEAS
Self-care has become a bit of a buzz word in
the last few years—it even has 5.68 billion
Google search results! But what exactly
is self-care? To many, it’s the process of
establishing personal behaviors and activities
that promote and support your mental wellbeing.
Even small tasks like a bedtime routine
or morning walk are considered self-care
rituals. If you’re looking for a few new ways
to add more self-care into your life, here are
some local ways to get you out and about and
feeling better than ever.
Take a yoga class
Head to Leap Yoga (1725 Iron Point Road,
916-608-5327, leapyoga.net) or Spotted Dog
Yoga & SUP (2780 East Bidwell Street, Suite
300, 916-990-1720, spotteddogyoga.com)
for a variety of group classes that cater to all
levels. What’s more rejuvenating than ending
your yoga practice with savasana?
Meditate
Head to a park for your own solo meditation
practice, use an app in the comfort of
your own home, or check out local gyms,
including California Family Fitness (700
Oak Avenue Parkway, 916-932-0100,
californiafamilyfitness.com), that offer group
meditation classes.
{ By Kourtney Jason }
Pamper yourself
Embrace an hour of Zen with a deep tissue
massage, reiki session, or a luxurious facial
at local spas, including Serenity Spa & Soul
Yoga (350 Palladio Parkway, Suite 1975,
916-542-7363, serenityspaonline.com),
Maribou Spa (25085 Blue Ravine Road, Suite
100A, 916-936-0646, maribouspa.com),
Tré Salon Spa (718 Sutter Street, 916-293-
8181, tresalonspa.com), and Dream Day
Spa (501 Natoma Street, 916-353-0410,
dreamdayspa.net).
Go on a coffee date
Visit these locally owned coffee shops
around town for a fresh cup of joe and
fulfilling conversation with a friend,
new or old: Big Wave Coffeehouse
(189 Blue Ravine Road, 916-351-5889,
bigwavecoffeehouse.com), Temple Coffee
(2776 East Bidwell Street, Suite 500, 916-
293-8305, templecoffee.com), or Kingdom
Coffee Roasters (305 Iron Point Road,
kingdomcoffeeroasters.com).
Take a stroll
Folsom is home to more than 50 miles of bike
and pedestrian trails for walking, running,
hiking, and cycling. Visit folsom.ca.us to
download the city’s trails and bikeways map
and start exploring the town by foot.
Volunteer
The City of Folsom lists numerous
volunteering opportunities on its website
and encourages residents and businesses to
be active within the community. Volunteer
at local annual events, including the Folsom
Pro Rodeo or Folsom Community Service
Day, held annually on the third Saturday of
September. Love animals? Volunteer at the
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. Any bibliophiles
can support the Folsom Public Library by
joining the volunteer team.
Go on a solo lunch (or dinner!) date
What says self-care more than a solo date
with yourself? Enjoy a nice cocktail and
meal at local favorites, such as Sutter
Street Steakhouse (604 Sutter Street,
916-351-9100, sutterstreetsteakhouse.
com), Visconti’s Ristorante (2700 East
Bidwell Street, Suite 700, 916-983-
5181, viscontisristorante.com), Hop Sing
Palace (805 Sutter Street, 916-985-7309,
hopsingpalace.com), Bacchus House
Wine Bar & Bistro (91004 East Bidwell
Street, Suite b200, 916-984-7500,
bacchushousebistro.com), or Iron Horse
Tavern Folsom (460 Palladio Parkway, 916-
618-4322, ironhorsetavern.net).
Buy a new book
Head to Folsom’s independent bookstore
Ruby’s Books (724 Sutter Street, 916-790-
8760, rubysfolsom.com) to browse the
shelves for a new read!
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