"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one." - C.S. Lewis Are you are a woman frustrated with friendships that never seem to run that deep, rarely materializing beyond activity partners, short-lived acquaintances or fair-weather folk? If so then read on... This group is about about socializing in it's purest and simplest form. It's about conversation first and foremost, with the right mix of interesting people making the time …

This is a group for yogis who are also hikers. We hike, we practice yoga, we meditate, we become friends. Our best sun salutations are in the wilderness where we feel complete and one whole with Mother Earth. Our hikes are challenging but our yoga retreats in the woods and in the mountains are peaceful. Our outings will be in small groups as wilderness and crowds do not go together. I am a member of other meetups and I learned from those experiences. I would like to set up this one differently. …

TO JOIN SMG OFFICIALLY PLEASE VISIT OUR HOMEPAGE: www.sierramountaineeringgroup.org THE SIERRA MOUNTAINEERING GROUP is a modern, active network of climbers organizing events, training and social networking in the pursuit of mountain adventure. See what our members say about SMG! The Mission of SMG is to support and empower recreational climbers by organizing diverse year-round climbing events, on-site and online classes and training, rich and interactive social networking, and the pooling of inf …

Weekend hiking with the canine companion(s) and socializing with other hikers in the community. One doesn't have to be a dog owner to be a member; just someone who likes hanging around dogs and the outdoors. Since I'm still learning the area, I will be posting dog-friendly hiking trails from www.bahiker.com, but other suggestions are welcome and encouraged. My partner and I have a senior Corgi, so most hikes will be low-key and fall within beginner-to-intermediate levels. The majority of the hi …

We created THE ART OF ACTIVE NETWORKING to help you do better and to make better, genuine ACTIVE connections, And people from all careers, well employed to unemployed attend. Check out our site at http://www.TheArtofActiveNetworking.com. At THE BOX SF, we give artists, musicians and foodies a unique new home in which to collaborate and build their art as well as their following. At The Box SF you will taste and sip something fantastic, see and hear some wonderful things and you will experience a …

The San Francisco Chapter of the American Cetacean Society (ACS) supports the mission, vision, and values of the national organization: to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions. Whales, dolphins, and porpoises face more challenges today than at any other time in history. More than ever before, we must explore innovative, strategic ways to ensure the protection, safety, and welfare of cetaceans, and restore the …

Please join us and other meetup groups in the SUP FUN and of course, all kayakers, canoe paddlers,  are welcome! We would even like to see outriggers at our meetups! Whether you're new to SUP and looking to explore or try PaddleFit, we're meeting up and heading out to SUP Adventure! In addition to providing awesome meetups throughout the Lodi, Sacramento, Folsom, Davis, Amador, and Calaveras areas, we are completely mobile and will come to you free of charge within a 100 mile radius to give priv …

My goal is to bring together outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy outdoor activities like: -Kayaking -Paint balling -Rock climbing -big game fishing -rafting -Skydiving -snowboarding / skiing -etc... I am one of the co-founders of skyara.com, an outdoor marketplace where we partner with vendors to promote outdoor activities. By joining this group, you will receive EXCLUSIVE discounts as well as attend Meetups that are designed around a specific activity. We might take the group paintballing, or rafting …

Everything is interconnected, and therefore happy balanced mothers create happy family environment where everyone can thrive. This club is for moms, who are interested in exploring the alternatives to the mainstream medical and pharmaceutical solutions, and  be able to make the best decision for themselves and their family. We will share our combined over 40 years of experience in the holistic field, that will empower you beyond what you have imagined. No drugs, no supplements, no dependence on …

Like you, I'm a parent who is always on the look out for fun, healthy and empowering social activities that allow the whole family to participate. Kinderfolkz works with theaters, museums, galleries, festivals, concert venues and more to identify free and low-cost high quality events for us to create playdates within. For example, we've partnered with The New Parkway Theater in Oakland, CA to present a quarterly family film festival and dance celebration honoring children's educational media: Se …

See Jane Do is a social change organization that redefines media for women & the power of story to create positive change. We capture the stories of everyday women doing extraordinary things and showcase women who are turning their passion into action via an online platform, a radio program sponsored by KVMR Radio, a See Jane Do Passion in Action™ Conference, Soirees into Action™, webinars, telesummits and more. See Jane Do acts as a hub to other organizations and continues to expand its partner …

This group is for PwP and their partners in the San Francisco Bay Area who are interested in sharing experiences, training for and attending physical activity events such as local 5k races/walks, and improving overall health and well being. Learn how movement, aerobic walking, management of negative stress, and positive attitude can slow, halt, and even reverse many PD symptoms! Looking forward to many great times with you!

Mastering the Law of Attraction: Learning the psychic state of mind that produces Law of Attraction occurrences (a Discussion & Practice Group in the East Bay) Hello, I am starting a local group in the Oakland-Berkeley-Emeryville area for people interested in learning more about the metaphysical phenomenon known as The Law of Attraction (or L.O.A.) Popularized in the book, The Secret (published November 2006) and as discussed on the Oprah Winfrey Show (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qwZMVe2WVY …

Are you and your partner a young couple with kids? Do you find it difficult to meet other cool young parents in the East Bay? Us too! Let's go for picnics, hikes, brunches and park playdates. This is a meeting group for all young parents regardless or race, creed or sexual orientation so please only join in If you are an open-minded parent :)

The motto of this meetup group is to have all kinds of adventurous activities, explore nature, enjoy its beauty, stay fit and have fun with friends and families. You can help us to make this group a great place to meet new people and make new friends while having fun activities and great discussions. We organize all kind of activities at various locations. Our events include scuba diving, surfing, kayaking during summer; while skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing in winter. We also arrange some ac …

Get-Your-Climb-On (or G.Y.C.O.) is a meetup that brings together rock climbing & outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels through meetups throughout California at destination-outdoor climbing venues, indoor rock climbing gyms, and social gatherings such as happy hours, BBQs & more. The main Goal is to create an inclusive, diverse, fun, safe, friendly, collaborative, & democratic community through which one can make life-long friendships, share and plan safe & fun climbing trips, expand outdo …

Welcome to the BAY AREA  FUN SINGLES GROUP ! Come join our energetic and positive Group ,meet and greet other Singles from all over The Bay Area ....make new friends ,mingle ,flirt  date or maybe more ...Who knows .. How would you find out unless you try . It s so easy to stay home and do nothing .....Well life is short don't be alone ...come and join us if nothing else you ll find a new friend  ;0) If you like: Happy Hours, Fine restaurants ,Dancing ,  Wine Tasting , Art Festivals,Walks and H …

Outdoor Afro is a community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro uses social media to create interest communities, events, and to partner with regional and national organizations that support diverse participation in the Great Outdoors. Here is where you can start locally connecting with people who share your outdoor interests!

We are ACTIVE single men and women ages 35 to 55 who meet for Happy Hour on a monthly basis at fun north bay venues.  Past happy hour meetups have included: Maguires in Petaluma, Tres Hombres in Petaluma, Stout Brothers in Santa Rosa, Hopmonk in Sebastopol. If you're not familiar with how meetups work, think of it as the OPPOSITE of online networking:  instead of meeting friends and dates through chatrooms, profiles and email before seeing them in person like you do online, at a meetup, you mee …

Updated: April 16, 2013 About us Welcome trail runners! News Schedule in 2013 Our regular weekly morning group trail runs take place on: Tuesdays 6 AM, Thursdays 6 AM, and easy Sundays 10 AM in Berkeley. Other runs take place in Oakland and other areas of the East Bay. New members of all paces are invited to drop-in and attend meets for a free trial month. Our group is small and limited in size to keep our meets from becoming impersonal, and to maintain an active roster of members. This is …

Founded in 1979, the Northern California Branch of the Oxford University Society is the official alumni association of the University of Oxford in the Bay Area.  Our official website is http://ousnorcal.org/ The Branch serves the San Luis Obispo to the Oregon border region, but most members live in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Our role is to help local University alumni, former official Visiting Students, Visiting Fellows, and University staff, build connection and community with one ano …

Sacramento's Real Estate Club - Capital City Wealth Builders is THE place for Real Estate and Investment Education! We Provide Sacramento With The Best Real Estate Investment Education Without The Sales Hype! Come Network with Real Estate Investors, Brokers, Agents, Lenders, Joint Venture Partners, Money Partner, Wholesalers, Landlords, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and other like-minded people. Please join us for the Sacramento's Real Estate Club - Capital City Wealth Builders meetings on …

We are the largest social & competitive tennis group in the SF Bay Area & one of the largest in the US, with over 600 members. We have Tennis Parties at Golden Gate Park courts & sometimes we'll organize other sporting/social activities (sailing, anyone?). If enough members are interested, we'll help organize tennis trips/vacations/weekends. We welcome all players, so whether you're a serious player, or casual and want to have fun and meet others, come & play. It's a great place to find tennis …

This group is about bringing together a community of Consultants across all domains who are passionate about consulting to make new contacts, friends and network. Whether you're a past, present or future consultant this group is right for you! I expect this group to be dynamic with many exciting upcoming events Mission Statement:- Connecting global minds at a professional and personal level successfully and making every encounter in the group a memorable experience! Values:- Friendly and cult …

To celebrate craft beer around the world...locally! We go on brewery tours, enjoy fine social libations, and hit all the festivals...and we do road trips! Let's keep craft beer alive and strong! Don't be a beer snob. let's have some fun! The Hop Heads is a social bunch of beer enthusiasts of all levels and tastes. Along with our own events, we partner with other non-profit beer enthusiast groups (homebrewing clubs, brewers guilds, etc...), breweries, and taprooms in the area to promote (an …

Welcome single parents! We are North Bay Single Parents (NBSP), the northern partner of the Bay Area Single Parents (BASP) Meetup group. NBSP extends from San Francisco to as far north as Santa Rosa, while BASP covers the entire Bay Area, with most of its activities centered in the Peninsula and South Bay. Combined, we have exceeded 1,500 members and continue to grow. We strongly recommend you also join BASP. Please go to their site to register there: http://www.meetup.com/BayAreaSingleParents/ …

Calling all tech entrepreneurs, founders, CxOs, investors and leaders in the South Marin area! South Marin DrinkTank is  the latest off-shoot of the highly successful DrinkTank series of tech meet-ups run in London, New York and San Francisco by Huddle and its partners. This latest event is brought to you by Huddle (Alastair Mitchell, CEO & Founder) and Ping Identity (Mike Desai, VP Global Channels & Business  Development) – both of whom are new arrivals to Tiburon! The event is a high quality, …

Come and meet other bright, ambitious internet marketers! Find new business partners, share innovative marketing strategies, find co-working buddies, talk about what worked and what didn't work, talk about your super-secret traffic sources, share victory stories or get help on your current challenges. This meetup is perfect for: Affiliate marketers Infoproduct entrepreneurs SEM / SEO specialists Bloggers Passive income builders Mini site empire owners eCommerce store owners Website flippers & d …