request for advice/ hanging out

hey everybody,

so, it's come to my attention that my stress levels are higher then i'd like them to be.  it's a bit of a scary time for me-- the election, the economy, some stuff about my job.  this is also the time of year that my dad died, and that i was beaten up and had my jaw broken-- i'm always a bit vulnerable this time of year.  anyway, i'm writing to ask for (a) advice on how to calm down and (b) hanging out time with my pals.

specifically, i'd really love--
* somebody to go with me to thursday night meditation in the mission-- i'm weirdly procrastinating on going, i think it would be easier to go with a friend;
* writing buddies;
* folks to keep me company/ help me make a day of the dead altar;
* folks to hang out and drink tea and talk;
* folks to hang out and do strenuous physical activity with (especially outside)-- climbing bernal hill, hitting a gym, playing wii boxing with me, etc etc.
* any suggestions on managing high anxiety, and calming down.

thanks!

xoxo

nabil