This group is for people to come together to discuss and participate in store health workshops, cooking technique classes, healthy eating demos, and kids' club activities geared at making our community the best we can be mind, body and soul. We feature certified nutritionists, culinary trained chefs, authors, local vendors, and knowledgeable team members to provide you with the tools you'll need to go forth and spread health. Many of our events offer great Whole Foods Market freebies, too...So s …

Every two weeks we meet at various locations to learn the secrets of Santa Barbara's sensational cuisine from the people who produce, market and prepare our food. We visit farms, markets, restaurants, culinary stores, wineries, the marina and many more. Learn and experience what local is all about. In the future we will harvest or shop for food together, cook it and share a simple meal along with conversations about sustainable food with myself, Gerri French. I am a long time foodie and dietitia …

This is a Santa Barbara-based Community focusing on living a Primal/Paleo lifestyle. Our Meet Ups will consist of Hiking, Potlucks, Workouts, Education, Cooking, and of course tons of Play. This is an opportunity to connect with like-minded folks in your community that want to live Happy, Healthy lives. This community will also be a great resource for finding high-quality foods and have an opportunity to join a group buy on grass-fed meats and other such items.

"Educate and motivate people to eat a plant-strong diet so they can enhance their lives and avoid the common killer diseases." Rip Esselstyn - Engine 2 Diet Watching Forks over Knives was an eye opening, and life changing experience for me! I have shared this book and movie with friends and family, all who have also decided to change their lives. I want to start a meetup group for all who are interested in becoming healthier and eating a whole-foods, plant based diet. This is a no-pressure group …

So Good & Delicious prides itself on having imaginative & soulful menus. And this Meetup group was created to organize a chance for some food people to enjoy each other's company while trying a unique menu you won't find anywhere else.

I searched and could not find a local group that included people, like me, who are living the gluten free lifestyle. I'd like our group to be filled with great, supportive and sharing friends who can encourage each other, share recipes and favorite foods, dining out, wine tasting, bbq's and dinner parties. Anyone can join who is interested in learning more about living Gluten Free!

Creating a closer global community through food, conversation, and new friends -- one bite and one word at a time A place for folks with global interests Have you ever traveled and came back to town - and just felt like you needed to connect with people who understood where you just were, what you saw and how you felt? Now you can. This is a place for travelers and those who seek to be more globally aware to unite and exchange. Its a place to get excited about things happening right in your comm …

The Newbury Park Adventure Society is about adventuring, hiking, cultural events and building community in the Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks area. Distinct features of this group include emphasis on activities near to Thousand Oaks, often scheduled for late afternoons, and with some having standing weekly times.  Hiking events are with expectations of only moderate hiking speed and endurance. Also featured are activities extending to the larger region, such as to the Southern Sierra or Mojave D …

Let's get together to help each other through our daily challenges of being a women living with diabetes. We can chat it up at different locations and plan outdoor activities and events to support our commitment to living a healthy lifestyle. We can swap recipes, exchange ideas on how to better control our blood sugars, and just have fun! We can plan events such as hiking, biking, walking, visiting museums, going to the beach, book club, bunko, wine tasting and whatever else we can think of!

Learn about tea. Create community through tea. Support local tea businesses. We are a group of tea enthusiasts who enjoy building community around the shared experience of tea and tea culture. Tea offers us a way to take time out from our usual routines to recharge our energy, clear our minds, meet with friends and share our knowledge and experience. We are tea enthusiasts who meet at cafes, restaurants, hotels, parks or just about anywhere that sells tea, serves tea or that allows us to prepa …

What this meet-up group IS about... • Meeting like-minded women • Doing fun and interesting things like happy hours, dinners, hikes, art and cultural events, movies, potlucks, live music and ??? • Making new friends What this meet-up group is NOT about... • Business networking • Selling anything to anyone (not vitamins, insurance, cooking utensils, purses or anything else) • Meeting men (just don't want this group to be about going to bars, but don't get me wrong...we love men and enjoy t …

Being new to a town can be rough sometimes.. especially when your home turf isn't necessarily around the corner. Who are you supposed to hang out with? Game, catch a movie, anticipate the new season of your favorite show, try a new restaurant, have a beer, or go to a concert with? Who's going to explore your new town with you so you don't look like a weirdo poking your head into places alone? Who's going to watch your dogs when you go out of town? Who will keep you from going stir crazy? At some …

The start to a good life, starts with you and your health and wellness. Join world traveler and fitness enthusiast Robin Elander for invigorating fitness opportunties and classes to stay healthy and meet fun and fabulous people!

There was a time when women gathered and shared stories, drank tea, supported and kept alive the very essence of who we are as beings. We'd like to rekindle that tradition for an evening I KNOW will nourish your body and soul. This is a time of embracing the feminine, taking a moment for that deep breath that sometimes only comes from leaning into another woman who understands, cares and sees you in your true beauty. You are inviting to play in this space and join us tomorrow for dinner and some …

Action & Adventure Films for Singles -Do you ever find yourself in the mood for the purely visceral experience of watching a heart-pounding action or adventure movie? At the end of a long work week, can you occasionally get into special effects, eye-popping dramatic action, and over-the-top excitement? This Meetup group is designed for single men and women of all ages (21+) who want to completely shut off their brains and fully engage their senses for one night a month in front of a large 52-in …

As a 'soon-to-be' first time mommy, I am excited to create a community of mothers and expecting moms who can connect through FUN and active events throughout the town. With a background in fitness, nutrition, and counseling, I am very excited to create a 'moms only' group so that we can teach and inspire each other how to be active leaders in the community. Events can include but are not limited to: beach walking groups, cooking classes for you and your baby, meditation, nutrition classes, baby …