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Chronic pain effects millions of Americans and people all over the world. Pain is a human experience and it is both emotional and sensory. Physical and spiritual. As a chronic pain specialist, graduate of Stanford University, I would like to bring awareness and help educate those living in pain- young or old, male or female. We can help th…

Join the Sunset Hike & Dine Club for our Monthly two hour hike on moderate to steep trails on Mt.Tam . We meet at the Mountain Home Inn parking area on Panoramic Hwy. above Mill Valley.Hike ends at the Inn's outside deck for our special optional dinner or your favorite beverage and socializing, all with spectacular sunset views . John Benus ,our le…

This is for people who enjoy being out in the nature. Who love to explore new places. Who like hiking [around the bay area], camping [around California] and of course meeting some fun people along the way. The hikes are usually not very hardcore, more in the 8 mile range and laid back :)

This is the meet-up of meet-ups. I'm going to organize a bunch of fun local urban adventures. Here's some on the list: urban hiking urban games: anything fun and crazy. kite flying picnics roller blading/skating bicycle trips to some of the cool local hostels surfing trips sailing capture the flag in Dolore…

We're all about having fun, meeting new friends and getting down on the dance floor to the music of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and today, disco, ballroom, swing, cha cha, hip hop, salsa. and rock n roll. If you don't know how to dance, we'll teach you swing, cha cha, salsa...

This group is for women of all ages who have lost their mothers and are looking for supportive environment where they can share their experiences, hearts and hopes.

Do you want to have a sense of meaning in your life? Do you want the self-esteem and self-acceptance it takes to be your true self? Do you want know what your purpose is in life? Do you want to know what is good about yourself? Do you want a deeper sense of inner contentment? Aymee Coget, M.A., a bonafide Happiness Expert, will lead…

This group is about developing your personality and helping YOU continually succeed in every aspect of your life! "The YOU Factor" is what will help you achieve an abundance of success! It is your internal drive, your passion, and your burning desire that is all contained within YOU that will determine how well you shape your overall quality of…

Are you committed to the movement towards a just and sustainable world? Want to make a difference? Meet with our volunteer coordinator and other local people who are interested or are already planning on volunteering at the 2008 SF Green Festivals and get signed up to volunteer at the Green Festival! We'll be trying to continue meet ups and oth…

Are you the new kid in town? Come to a New in Town Meetup to mingle with other new and not-so-new locals. Find fun things to do, cool places to go and a bunch of friends to come with you! When you are new to an area its great to have the opportunity to meet loads of new people, and with 700+ members all over the Bay Area, Urban Diversion certai…

We encourage the personal growth of our members by helping each other develop networking and relationship building skills. Our events develop our members networing and relationship building skills through a supportive environment and unique exercises. Founder, Will Richardson, faciliates each event to help people better connect with each other…

Want to make a BIG difference on global warming? Volunteers have the power to do incredible things. Choose your scope -- reach millions of people through websites, tens of thousands through educational events and programs, or smaller groups of influential people. Work with institutions like The Exploratorium, California Academy of Sciences a…

Food Adventurers (for ages 35+) - esp. San Francisco, Peninsula, and East Bay We bring passionate foodies together - people who love to discover new restaurants, revisit favorites, attend food events and classes, always on the look out for new food adventures -whether it's going to a restaurant, buying new foods, cooking different recipes, or ju…

Dives is a dining out meetup group. We eat at dive or unique restaurants (translates restaurants with good food). A typical dive event includes dinner at a dive followed by hanging out at a nearby bar or lounge.

The Positive World was created with one mission in mind: To make the World a more positive place! The excitement and anticipation is growing all over! Join our crusade and this MeetUp to make the World a more positive place. Dial into our Live International Conference Call every Thursday at 9 PM EST. Call (712) 429-0690 pin # 121537. If you…

Our group assists others in the realization of their dreams and passions while building enduring relationships and improving the quality of life with our family, friends, and all those we encounter on our life's journey. Join us! Meet friends...Grow wealth...Live RichlyTM

Meet with local foreign film aficionados to watch films at bay area theaters followed by conversation at a local cafe. Most members are young professionals (20s-30s), as we originated with the Subtitles & Subtleties group, (a part of the Young Professionals International Forum of the World Affairs Council)

Don't want to be at home? Come join us, escape from the real world for a while. Most of us are hardworking professional, located at San Francisco Bay Area. Want to discover new restaurants, karaoke bars, fine art galleries, theaters, play bowling, pooling and games, discuss new technology... Let's rock the night!

This meetup is organized by Go To Indo. We will have regular meetings to study Indonesian Language; we'll have Indonesian cooking house parties; we'll teach you Balinese dance; we'll invite guest speakers to speak about Indonesian current affairs; and most importantly, we'll organize yearly trip to Indonesia. The focus of this group is to learn abo…

Meetup with other local owners of Large Breed Dogs! All large/giant breed pooches are welcome! Even some medium/large doggies are okay as long as they play well w/our canine babies!

Are you a multicultural / biracial / multinational or diverse woman? If yes, then this group is for you. Meet other women in the Bay Area like you for fun and friendship! We have a wide variety of activities: dining out, movies, outside adventures or just out having a ball. The possibilities are endless...

Meetup with Oakland DFA Meetup and East Bay for Democracy -- a grassroots community catalyzed by Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign. The Oakland DFA Meetup leverages the lessons of the Dean movement to empower progressives by providing inspiration, information, training and opportunities for action. Working together, we exercise our power…

Live, Love, Be Inspired is here to change lives, change families and change our world. It is to bring people together who are seeking, searching, wandering and introduce them to the people who can help them find what they are looking for and find who they are looking for within. The purpose is to help people find doors within themselves and…

Meet other women in Fremont for fun and friendship. Let's face it, it's hard to meet new people in Fremont, so most of us end up driving to Oakland, Berkeley and SF for fun. Instead, let's gather with women in our local area who are professional women interested in art, politics, financial independence and making the world a better place. Let's me…

Meet People Interested in Dining Out and having fun while giving back to the community! Come to a local Dining Out or Fun Event Meetup to break bread, play sports, laugh, or whatever with fellow locals. Discover new restaurants, new places and new people. It's a big party and all are welcome!

We meet every Thursday to chat, have a drink (the café has great coffee and desserts), and play Scrabble.

Meet nearby Boardgame Players! Finally, a place for Palo Altons to get the game on. This meetup will focus on games such as Settlers of Catan, Carcassone, Puerto Rico, and others of this style. All ages and skills are welcome - the goal is to have fun. Have a game you want try, bring it along... Have an old favorite, but don't know anyone to pl…

PM Social Club is the best place to meet people just like you. PM events have a relaxed friendliness and an intimacy found when great friends meet. Whether you're new to the Bay Area or a longtime resident, becoming part of PM is a great way to grow your social circle, make new friends and discover fun venues. Thanks for joining and welcome!

Meet female foodies interested in checking out SF's top restaurants and more. Enjoy delicious meals, great conversation and make new friends. This will mostly be a supper club but may also include some food and/or wine events. I plan to schedule a dinner every other weekend if not every weekend and most dinners will be on Friday nights. Some of…

The group aims to start the work week right by having fun in local restaurants and bars. Sometimes, however, the blahs can and should be fought on days other than Monday! Join the fun....

The San Francisco Games Group If you like a large selection of games to play with a variety of people, this is the group for you. Friday SF Games: 20 to 40 people playing all kinds of board and card games. We meet Fridays, 7:00pm to 12:00 midnight (yes, up to 5 hours!) What is SF Games? Established way back in 1995 and going strong since…

We eat, we drink, we have fun, and we do it weekly!

Come speak French with us! We get together every Tuesday to chat in French. We meet at Café Borrone in Menlo Park in a relaxed, informal way. You can come and go, have a bite to eat, or just have a cup of coffee. There's no set agenda. It's just an opportunity to exercise your French with friendly people. We generally have a mix of skill levels --…

Meet local French speakers for conversation ... in French! All levels welcome.

Welcome! I'm the organizer for Vino Vino, which is now one of the largest Meetup groups in the Bay Area (3000+ members) Now I'm organizing xy, a more intimate group where everyone can become friends with each other. I'm planning to keep our group size at just one hundred people initially, then we can decide if we want to grow.…

Meet with others in your local are who are coping with Depression. From Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) to bipolar depression, have a meal, share experiences and support one another. Finding it hard to connect? Lonely? I am creating this group because I spend most days all by myself and would love to share my lunchtime with others who are "fi…

Hi! Our sister fitness club is http://fitness.meetup.com/318/ . Focus on variety, great nutrition, yummy food and cooking complementing good health/nutrition. This is a mainly a no cost club. Any fees are only for outside classes or events. Offer diversity that will appeal to almost any nutritional foodie or chef in progress! We have a newer…

Fun, mainly NO Cost, athletic meets for fitness lovers... advanced beginner to advanced . We mainly set up fitness "events", not classes with an instructor. Focus: FUN workouts where you can try new interests, venues, races, sports, or just know you'll have a fun group to work out with. Several events a month! For more focus on nutrition and…

The bay area is filled with a wide variety of activities, lectures and seminars designed to raise awareness and enhance our personal growth. This group is dedicated to seeking out programs and information that inspires, nourishes the soul and provides a deeper understanding of our purpose.

We are the largest social & competitive tennis group in the SF Bay Area & one of the largest in the US, with over 400 members. We have Tennis Parties usually 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 usually meet at The Pelican Inn at Muir Beach on Hwy 1 , near or on the Full Moon for a 3 mile hike, picnic dinner with spectacular views, then returning to the Pelican Inn Pub for more socializing. Bring picnic dinner and your favorite beverage. Make it a special evening for yourself, friends or partner. Blankets provided. Please note that p…

When I was growing up every Sunday my extended family members would get together for dinner. It was a time for us to share news, cook together and just be together. The idea for this group is for people to get together one Sunday a month and to share a meal and an evening together. The foodies among us can bring a dish to share, others can contr…

Come and join other fun couples that want to go out and enjoy what San Francisco has to offer. Looking for couples in their 20's to early 40's (NOT SWINGERS OR FREAKS) that want to check out hip restaurants, new bars or fun social events. Great conversations with a scene!

Welcome to the area and to a whole new group of friends! Having moved to the area less than 6mos ago, I know what it's like to be new & how great it is to get out there and meet new friends. The Bay Area is an exciting place, so we'll try to pick out the cool spots that are must go-to's in the area! I look forward to being the new organizer!…

Have fun with other mid-Peninsula couples and singles aged 30-50 who are happily childfree and intend to stay that way! We will meet at least once a month for dinner, to hike, to go wine tasting, to bowl, to play pool, to go to museums, or whatever. Let's explore the best of the Bay Area!

This group is for all Women! Most members are between 20 & 40, but age is just a number! If want to meet other women in your community for friendship, promote your business, make contacts with cool people and do fun girly stuff join us! We can hang out with a cocktail, catch a movie, hold a pole-dancing party class, go on a wine-tasting tour - wha…

Spend the evening chatting with your new gal pals and having great dinners in a variety of spots in the San Jose/South Bay area. Enjoy casual conversation & get to know each other while eating at some of the best places the South Bay has to offer.

We Are Change is a citizens based grassroots peace and social justice movement working to reveal the truth behind the events of September 11th, as well as the lies of the government and corporate elite who remain suspect in this crime. In addition, we are here to aid the sick and dying first responders through fundraising and social outreach pro…

This is a non-partisan meet-up group intended to foster discussion regarding the protection of basic civil liberties (the right to Habeas Corpus, constitutional safeguards against illegal detentions, etc.) My hope is that collective brainstorming will lead to intelligent, peaceful political action, whether this involves writing letters to congre…

Have you failed to find true, sustainable happiness through acquisitions, the right mate or the right job? We, of This Happy Planet, have found that true happiness comes from within rather than from outside ourselves. The "constant treadmill" approach to living does not lead to true internal happiness. Many books and scientific studies have show…

Hola! would you like to practice your Spanish, and make new friends? Come join our group and meet Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome!

Q: What is our main purpose? A: To explore and enjoy great literature. Q: Who should join us? A: -residents of the San Francisco Peninsula who love to read classic literature (Ibsen, Austen, Twain, Flaubert, Dostoevsky, Virgil?.) -readers who want to challenge their reading comfort zone -those who want to meet new people who share their in…

Meet other very social Bay Area film fans who share an interest in seeing classic films from the "Golden Age of Hollywood" on the big screen!! We don't just meet for a movie and then go our separate ways; it's not as much fun! We always start at some cool pub, sports bar, etc. for at least an hour of drinks, appetizers and a variety of conversati…

Meet with other local people who enjoy Theater, Music, Dance both Modern & Ballet, Cutting Edge, World, On & Off Broadway Shows, as well as all kinds of Performance Art! We will Meet Up and discuss after each show, over a glass of anything you want to drink, Single Malts, Zins, Tea, etc. We will be able to get group discounts every time we ge…

The San Francisco Movie and Dinner Group, is a group for all movie lovers to get together to watch the great, the good, the bad and the ugly on the big screen and then go for dinner and discuss the movie (and everything else under the sun). The movies are going to held most Sundays and will be posted mid week which will give us a chance to che…

Meet others who deliberately seek out challenging foreign, avant-garde, and experimental films screened in San Francisco or Berkeley. After each film, we will get together for conversation at a cafe.

If you're interested in meeting up occasionally to see a film, sometimes independent and sometimes not, and also meet some cool people, then this is the meetup for you. We usually stick to theaters around Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Redwood City. We also meet for coffee or dinner, before or after depending on the movie time. Hope to see you so…

We are a new group devoted to screening independent feature films and documentaries about international social and political issues. NomadsLand.com is an online destination for social issue media. (http://nomadsland.com) Since the beginning of 2007, the social enterprise has been hosting film screenings in Washington D.C. for global filmmaker…

Join us for discussions about an eclectic mix of fiction and non-fiction (generally not mass market paperbacks). We meet once a month - usually on a Thursday - at a cafe in Menlo Park. We are an enthusiastic bunch in our late 20's to early 40's. The book for each month is chosen by consensus. Here are some books that we recently read: - Sa…

This group is for anyone who enjoys films of all genres and enjoys getting together with a group of intelligent, friendly people to see a movie and go to dinner afterwards at a nearby restaurant. Our goal is to get together once or twice a month (or perhaps weekly - I'll see as the meetings progress) in Fremont/Newark and catch an evening show,…

Meet with other local people who enjoy Theater, Broadway Shows, as well as other kinds of Performance Art! Managed by the founder of Best Of Bay Area.com (www.bestofbayarea.com), we'll explore theater and performance in the various cities that make up the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Hey there! I decided to create this group for those of us who find themselves in their 30's and looking to expand their circle of girlfriends..... Single or married, all are welcome to join! There were a number of these types of groups in the South Bay, but none around here, so I thought I'd give it a go and see if it takes off. There are…

Did you grow up on the East Coast or in the Midwest? Did you move here for the great weather? Just say NO to cold, snowy Winters and hot, humid Summers, right?? Despite the great weather here, do you still miss your friends from back East and/or the Midwest? Why not meet other transplanted East Coasters and Midwesterners who also live in…

This is a chance to meet other 30-something women without kids in the South Bay for friendship! All my girlfriends with kids are meeting new people and making new friends through mom's clubs. I don't plan to have kids and would like to make new friends with other women like me. Let's get together and eat out, hang out, watch movies, go for drinks o…

Meet with other local people who have had or are considering weight loss and bariatric surgery and in a social setting have monthly dinners w/ others who understand the restrictions of our lifestyles.

Meet other local people dealing with ADD and ADHD. Gather to share your experiences, progress, and thoughts with one another. You are welcome to bring in your mail and papers cluttering your desk. For the first fifteen minutes we can attack bills and files in a group setting. We work on goal setting together, giving and receiving support in…

Meet others in your town interested in various Environmental issues on global and/or a local level.

I personally love trying new restaurants. Doing tasting menu not only can help to sample a variety of the restaurant's offerings, it can also help to keep the cost down. Join us to meet some new friends, have a great meal and chat! We do tasting menus, pre fix menus, family style and sometimes happy hour. Usually 1-2 meetups per month where one…

Welcome to the Bay Area Social Meetup! We offer a wide variety of events, mostly in the East Bay/SF area. Look forward to: **Dining Out (sleeper, inexpensive, yummy) **Art (private tours, open studios) **Live music (small venues, quirky, fun bands) **Movies (art house, charming theatres) **Comedy (improv, open mike ?)…

Meet other local people who are interested in Walking and Hiking for fitness!

Meet & network with other local Ex-Midwesterners who have been transplanted elsewhere in the US. Make new friends!

This meetup is for women who have overcome obstacles, hardships etc and have achieved success AND for women who are currently struggling through trying to become successful. I will set up meetings and social events to share each others stories as well as support one another.

This is a meetup for anyone interested in planning backcountry trips in the Sierras and other wilderness. It is a place to find buddies, post trips, get info and share stories.

I'm not particularly skilled in the kitchen or particularly knowledgeable or even all that particular about food all the time. Despite all those caveats, I do love to cook, but prefer cooking with and for others. Cooking is much more enjoyable if it is shared--both the process and the results. So I've taken up the helm of this Meetup from Kend…

Meet kindred book lovers while sharing home made food, cafes or wine bars, and going to an occasional rock concert together. We hold our potluck meetings at our home (Ed and Mary) in Cole Valley near Parnassus Heights, UCSF. For the concert lovers, we will meet before the concert and hang. BYO Ticket. At a Pot Luck, everyone brings a favori…

Meet people who suffer from the same problems and realize that you are not alone as we all get on the right path to a better way of life. No pressure, no formality, just support and friendship. So if you just want to talk that's fine. If you'd like to work on your social anxiety that's okay too. To get an idea of what social anxiety is go to…

The SF Debate Meetup is an open forum for discussion on the events of our time. We have three goals UNDERSTAND OTHER POINTS OF VIEW With so much news available to us, it is easy to fall into the trap of relying on sources that simply support and reinforce our own limited beliefs. The SF Debate Meetup is a chance for you to expand your…

If you think brunch (breakfast at a civilized hour) is the best meal of the day, this meetup is for you! Your fearless leader is a 13 year San Francisco denizen who eats 80% of his meals out and about. Whether you dine, nibble, gobble, scarf, nosh, or totally pig out join me and other intrepid explorers for brunch adventures in the mission! Restau…

The sole purpose of this club is to get Ladies together for the exploration of Friendship, Fun Outings and Food Adventures. Women who are looking to expand their social lives to include meeting new people with a variety of backgrounds and interests, and want to make longtime friendships are reason for our existence! If you have a zeal for l…

An opportunity for people that are shy, introverted or have social anxiety to interact and socialize with like minded folks. Join us if you'd like to be more social. This group is intended for folks who actually want to socialize more and will attend meetups. Joining is just the first step!

**** ***** ******* ******** Food·ie: (f oo-dee ) * A person who has an ardent or refined interest in food; a gourmet: "in the culinary fast lane, where surprises are expected and foodies beg to be thrilled" (Boston Globe). * n : a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink). Discover new restaurants revisi…

In coalition with Democracy for America, the Dean Dem. Club of Silicon Valley continues the outspoken grassroots activism & progressive principles of Howard Dean's campaign. Website is www.dfasv.org. Find events at www.dfalink.com/siliconvalley.

This group is for women missing that close knit of friendships. The goal is to make new long lasting friends. We've got ladies of every age and all stations of life. We meet anywhere from three to six times a month with endless activities on the agenda. Example: Cooking night, wine night, shopping day, money saving discussion, etc. Everything you…

This group is for married, engaged, and long term couples looking to meet other couples, make new friends, and just have fun in Silicon Valley. If you are new to the area or just want to expand your social connections then join us. We will share in a range of activities including dining out, wine tasting, game nights, comedy clubs, hiking, and pi…

Meet with other people who enjoy Theater, Broadway Shows, as well as other kinds of Performance Art!

Founded as a networking organization in Boston by a group of energetic and enthusiastic young professionals in 1998, the Downtown Women?s Club (DWC) has evolved into an online social network and in-person community designed for smart and sophisticated businesswomen (and men on some occasions) on the go. We like to work hard and play hard! Whet…

Are you a Martha Stewart wannabe? Do love to entertain? Do you spend hours watching HGTV or the Food Network? That's what this Meetup is all about! We will be getting together to actually DO all those things that we've been watching on tv! We will all learn from each other - some people are cooks, some are decorators, some can sew, some can…

Meet other local Tennis Players. Gather and discuss the sport and perhaps find a tennis partner! When you join, please tell us: 1) Your level (USTA level or adv, int, beg) 2) Preference for singles or doubles 3) Times you're free to play It may draw interested partners to email you Since I commute here on a weekly basis, I'm also loo…

The purpose: to go out, meet other professionals, and have fun!

Meetup with other local people who are coping with depression and its associated loneliness and isolation for discussion, company, understanding and support. For now the group is an open discussion one, although we are talking about planning some outings and activities, too.

Meet active couples (no children preferred) who enjoy engaging conversations and fun activities with a group of couples. Let's dine together, have some cocktails, go hiking (bring your dog!), taste wine and more. Enjoy connecting with others at our events!

Hi Eveyone , This group was born from the need to make new friends in the Bay Area. For those of you who do not get many opportunities to meet new people this is your chance to make some new friends. Come and join us. Sometimes we get so busy that it can feel like there is no time to get out there or find things to do to meet others. There is…

Meet other local Paddlers to talk about kayak gear, plan kayaking trips, fun events, and more! Kayakers of all levels are welcome! Sponsored by Aquan Sports

The Bay Area is one huge Travel Themed Amusement Park. Rollercoasting your car thru the hills of San Francisco. Leisurely touring the real California Adventure we call Napa, Monterey, and Santa Cruz. Letting yourself be awestruck and humbled by the giant Redwoods of Muir. You could say the Bay Area is Heaven on Earth for the traveler. But does…

The SF Bay Area is THE PLACE to "come out" and meet others who are willing to question and challenge cherished dogmas of any stripe. Let's get together at a potluck, meet at a bar or a coffee shop, go hiking, you name it. Exchange ideas, news, share your success stories and get support from other free thinking people. This MeetUp is an "umbrella…

Meet other local people who are interested in walking for fitness and in learning about the history of San Francisco, including the city's movie history. Most Saturdays we go on long walks that have great variety in distance, stair climbing, and amount of history information. Attendance has varied from 2 to 50. Routes are well planned with adequate…

We're here to keep you informed of all local Obama campaign events, volunteer and training opportunities and to keep you connected to the national campaign. We post all local campaign events from the very small to the very large. We only email out reminders for a select number of them, but we do send a weekly email with all events listed. On thi…