Friendships, family and community are some of the most precious things to me. This group is about forming new friendships, enriching our everyday lives and sharing who we are with each other and the community. This group offers a wide range of activities, including; game nights, potlucks, cooking demonstrations, meet and greet nights, movie nights (at home and at the theater), inspiration, crafts, volunteering, book clubs, cultural events, trips to Calistoga, Reno ext. a yearly murder mystery pa …

This group is for people who want to be involved in their food chain from source to ready to eat. The purpose is to rekindle and learn the art of food from hunting, fishing, foraging, and growing to preparation, storage and consumption with a locavore focus. Each meet-up will involve one or more steps led by an expert. One goal is to have some of these experts join to share their skill or craft; if you know someone who can contribute, please ask them to join. The only costs should involve hard c …

Let's get together for potlucks in the park and at the beach, play dates in our homes, and other fun activities in our neighborhoods. Looking forward to getting vegan and vegetarian families together!

The 45+ Bay Area Savvy Singles Group is for fun-loving Singles in a certain age range (45+ - 65ish) to come together for fun and develop nice connections with others.  Perhaps a spark will ignite and a closer relationship develop.  If so, great.  If not, at least you've met another great friend...without feeling pressure to do anything you don't want to do. We are all here to enjoy each other's company at fun events......single we are today.....single we may not be forever.  Still, we can enjoy. …

This group has many types of activities: Boardgames, Karaoke, Hikes, Dance, Theatre Outings, Sport Events, Metaphysical (Meditation, Tantric Learning, Reiki, Massage, etc.), Poker, Sharing Cooking & Baking, Movie Night, Improv Night, and Anything else you suggest. Really! Suggest something! And when it comes to Board Games...I am often asked "What kind of Games do you play?" A pretty accurate answer to "What kind of board games do we play" is: "Euro-Strategy games, as found on BoardGamesGeek.c …

This group is for Women who are Too Young To Be Old! We are of a 'certain age', energetic mid-lifers, mostly 40- 50+, married, single, divorced, or in transition, seeking stimulating conversation, friendships, a strong sense of camaraderie, & good old fashioned girlfriend connection! Lets embrace all that it means for us 40-50ish women by coming together at least twice a month, for a pot luck gathering, stimulating discussions, get-to-know-each other chats. Our intention is to have many activiti …

The only public Vegan Meetup in Santa Cruz. An opportunity to meet with other vegans and gain support and comradery. All vegans and people interested in veganism are welcome. We are a friendly group of diverse interesting folks.  RSVP or not, you are welcome. Arrive late or leave early - okay by us!

The aim of this Meetup is to foster education, support and community for sustainable living. You don't have to have a homestead, own property or be in an intentional community to participate. It's about sustainable lifestyles and movement-building wherever we are. Activities include talks, workshops, work parties, demonstrations, resource/information sharing, meals, socials, projects and other doings to foster sustainable living. Topics include permaculture, agroecology, organic gardening, …

Friendly, professionals, age 35-55 who are socially comfortable make up this fun group! We enjoy local social activities like: dining, art and culture, nature, museums, wine tasting, dinner parties, concerts, happy hours, day trips, weekend getaways, dancing, adventures, social networking, etc. enjoying the good life in the Bay Area.

This group is for men and women around the ages of 25-40 interested in outdoor activities, creativity, fitness, healthy eating, making new friends, going on adventures, and taking advantage of all the Santa Cruz area has to offer. Activities include hiking, biking, kickball, backpacking, yoga, dance, festivals, beach bonfires, running, going to see live music, potlucks, dinner dates, movie nights, and much more to come! I am starting this group because many of my friends are now married with chi …

We are a gathering of wellness-focused women and men who enjoy socializing with other light-hearted folks, cooking and eating healthy, and creating a nurturing community who values feeling naturally uplifted. Dance, yoga, writing, photography, surfing, meditation, art-making, energy work, gardening, and/or drumming may be a part of how you focus on your wellness. Let's gather together in joyful company to meet like-minded friends, share good food, and share and learn about beneficial wellness pr …

The Weston A. Price Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charity founded in 1999 to disseminate the research of nutrition pioneer Dr. Weston Price, whose studies of isolated nonindustrialized peoples established the parameters of human health and determined the optimum characteristics of human diets. Dr. Price's research demonstrated that humans achieve perfect physical form and perfect health generation after generation only when they consume nutrient-dense whole foods and the vital fat-solubl …

Enjoy vegan food in beautiful Santa Cruz County, California! Plant-based eating here is outstanding, as we have some of the freshest year-round produce in the world! Whether you're vegan, reducing animal product consumption, or just want to enjoy good conversation and a healthy meal free of animal products, please join us! Our meetups are Fun social events where you can explore your food options and choices with no pressure, honest. Why do some people reduce or eliminate animal product consumpti …

Is your family new to Santa Cruz? Do you have a toddler? Do you like breakfast? Does your kid like to run around and play? Is you answered yes to all these questions, come join us. We like to go out for breakfast Saturday mornings to places like Silver Spur, Linda's, Harbor Cafe and Walnut Cafe. After breakfast we head to a nearby park or go down to the beach and let our kid run around and do the kid thing. -=-=-=-=--=- About Us We moved here about a year ago and are looking to make some friend …

Hi there - and Welcome to our Meetup group! My name is Rick Haffner... a long-time South Bay, professional actor, director, vocalist and clown. I have a passion for both Film and LIVE Theatre! (Be sure to check out our LIVE theatregoing group - Bay Area Theatre Lovers - http://theater.meetup.com/173/) - if that interests you! I earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting & Directing many years ago and am a current Screen Actor's Guild/AFTRA member. I love to attend all kinds of movies and enjo …

This group is for "balanced", go-getter, outgoing, happy women in the Silicon Valley (you can be single, married, with kids or without) who enjoy food, wine/cocktails, volunteer events, music, cooking, new adventures....who have almost everything life has to offer, but are looking to create new, lasting friendships, and try new things. As we get older and take on new roles such as wife, mother, professional, etc., it becomes increasingly difficult to meet, make and keep new girlfriends, especial …

Are you as interested in herbs as I am? I am fairly new to gardening with herbs and have found that I really enjoy it. I would greatly enjoy getting together with others who are interested in sharing recipes, gardening tips, historical aspects of herbs, ways of harvesting and preserving herbs, etc. Let's get together and figure out how to create an enjoyable and informative herbal society.

This is a group for married Jewish women -- empty nesters or “quasi empty” nesters -- who are looking to share the news of the day with great girlfriends. This group is for women looking to make lasting friendships. We are down to earth, totally drama-free, friendly and outgoing. Our interests are:reading, walking, going to the gym, going out for coffee, cooking, etc. And of course girls' night out! If you think you can fit into this group, welcome!! Let's have some fun!

Hi everybody. My name is Tamara. I have been thinking of creating this kind of meet ups for a while, and finally today, after my early morning great hike I decided to put all my creative thoughts together. So here I am: I would like to meet women who is entering their "big change" :) in life. A few years ago I have been there and looking back I sometimes can't believe how scary and hopeless I felt. I was looking for some kind of support myself a few years ago, just to I realize that I am on my o …

Este grupo esta dirigida a las personas de habla hispana interesadas por la nutrición y una vida balanceada . Quieres tener mas energía? Quieres perder de peso? Quieres eliminar tus antojos? Quieres sentirte bien y lograr un bienestar total? Organizamos un programa de alimentación consciente integrando la actividad física y el bienestar espiritual. Nuestra misión: es ayudarte a tener un estilo de vida óptimo balanceando estas tres áreas primordiales que conforman al ser humano para vivir sanamen …

A community based group designed to educate, support and implement the GAPS diet for any individual interested in improving their overall health and wellness. Our bi-monthly meetings cover the GAPS diet in its entirety and are designed for people who are curious how the diet may improve their lives, others who are already on the journey and those who have healed from it. Please join us, everyone is welcome!

We support women new to the United States through their cultural transition . We are a group of women who through their own experiences of adaptation in the new country envisioned a place for others like them to come to for help. Whether you are here through marriage, corporate relocation or as a seasonal worker, whether you just landed or have been here for a few years, you have come to the right place. We are a free and friendly place for you to explore, enjoy and learn from, while interacting …

Great food and great people is what this group is all about. The food may not be gourmet, but it will be creative and homemade. We will meet once a month to share a meal at the hosts home. This is a wonderful way to meet other couples, pick up new recipes, enjoy great conversations, and just have a good time. Everyone is required to volunteer to host a dinner at least once a year. The host provides a main course and coordinates the theme-wine tasting, murder mystery, Tapas, the host rules! Every …

Looking for family or children-focused activities and learning opportunities? This meetup is for families with small children. Most of our meetups are held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Los Altos, California. Our events are open to everyone and include several exciting events and activities throughout the year such as a popular Easter Egg Hunt, Pumpkin Party, Summer Adventure Club, Christmas Birthday Party for Jesus, weekly Sunday School, singing activities, crafts, cooking, and lots of other f …

Tired of groups that are a bit superficial? This Meet Up is intended to be a low key, fun and relaxing way to meet people with similar personalities. Finding fellow introverts can be difficult, especially since Idealists are a small section of the population. If you are a creative person who is curious, sensitive and values integrity, we would love for you to join! Unsure if you fit this group? To check your personality and see if you are INFP, INFJ or highly sensitive person you can visit these …

BRAND NEW GROUP! Started 3/14. We are a fun, down-to-earth women who like to talk, laugh, eat, drink and even learn a little all while cultivating new, meaningful friendships. If you are anything like me you have realized that all of your friends have either moved away (or you have moved away), have small children or just aren’t interested/don’t have time to “hang out” anymore. But when you want to go out, wouldn't it be nice to have a "crew?" You know, like Sex & The City. Some of the larger gr …

Many of us love the game but have nowhere to play it. Many others have heard how fun it is, but can’t find a group to play with. Well, here’s the solution! Join Bunco NIght - South Bay for an exciting monthly night of laughter and friendship! This is a group for ladies 40 - 50+ who want to have a regular game night, meet new people and have fun! We'll get together once a month for Bunco, dinner, wine, conversation, and laughs! If you've never played, it's super easy to learn. We'll rotate homes, …