This is a group catered towards like-minded people interested in deep meditation followed by a discussion on a life topic. We will meditate for 20 minutes and then discuss a topic of the month in hopes of helping find inner peace and creating a life of abundance, happiness and purpose. Examples of topics  we will discuss are (Struggling with inner peace, The Ego, Empowerment through daily questions etc). Please bring a pillow and notebook...

We will have many Meetup programs to select from each month. There are two types of Natural Health Strategies for Abundant Health Programs that will be offered. They are: Reoccurring Monthly Meetings & Non Reoccurring Meetings You are welcome to attend all of these meetings or pick and choose which ones you would like to attend. Reoccurring Meetings: There are two meeting topics that occur every month and are held at our Health Center in Cupertino. They are: The underlying key self-help Natu …

Santa Cruz Freedom Forum is a group of volunteers dedicated to providing an open forum for the discussion of current issues that may not be receiving adequate coverage in the mainstream media. Freedom Forum is non-partisan, and not endorsed by nor does it endorse any political party. The topics of honest and effective government, sound monetary policies, an accountable foreign policy, are often at the table, as well as other aspects of politics that affect us all, whether it be on a local, natio …

Silicon Valley Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics The group will start as a mashup or compendium of other events and groups in the area that relate to the above broad topic area. The meetups will spotlight groups and series which you can subscribe to individually. Suggestions for getting together before or after events to discuss the topic of the day are encouraged. Meetups might also include discussion of books or on-line lectures. SVSTEM is centered around Silicon Valley in the S …

Silicon Valley Japanese-English Toastmasters (SVJETS) is a bilingual public speaking club for Japanese and English. Whether you need to improve your presentation skills for work, or are just looking to brush up your conversation, SVJETS is the best place for both Japanese and English speaking people! Our meetings feature interesting speeches, good jokes, and table topics Q&A sessions that challenges people to answer on the spot. Guests are welcome to participate in the table topics sessions, …

Walking innovators - new meetup for Bay area innovators with unique format: combine exercise/ daily workout with intellectually stimulating and useful conversations, presentations, Q/A, etc. Meet other innovators, get advice, bounce ideas, learn something new, make friends, find help and support from your peers - professionals in the same or similar industries - all while exercising. You won't even notice, as you get more fit, improve your posture and get some good workout in the most natural wa …

Where do you go for the latest information on cancer? This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about cancer. Our goal is to make all aspects of information on cancer available to you. We will discuss subjects from latest developments in cancer research, to effective treatments, to risk factors, to diagnosis and prognostic factors, to survivorship and prevention topics and more. The topic for each meet up will be announced in advance. Join us now to be in the loop!

This is a group for those of us who are interested in navigating the space between the binary. A place to discuss various gender identities and expressions and have fun doing it! You do not have to identify a certain way. This is a gender-inclusive group. Tea and titillating conversation. There will be a topic each meeting and members are welcome to suggest topics to talk about. I'm excited!

Node.SC aims to bring together Santa Cruz developers and technologists who use node.js or want to learn about node. I'd like to build a community of experts and newcomers in an atmosphere where people feel comfortable teaching, learning, collaborating, and just nerding-out! I picture our typical meetup running something like: Meet and greet A couple 'lightning talks' (5 mins) on topics such as 'Quick Tips', 'Hot Modules', 'Node.JS Core Update', etc. One or two longer talks (20 mins) on topics s …

Pathways to Family Wellness’ Vision Pathways envisions a world of thriving, empowered families who easily connect to the inner and outer resources, practitioners and supportive community needed to create wholeness on all levels of existence. We believe stepping onto our personal pathway to wellness is a consciousness-raising act with the power to regenerate and transform ourselves, our families, our communities and our world. With our holistic and expansive vision as our guide, Pathwa …

This group is for anyone who has the responsibility of providing for the care of their parents or other family members. Topics will include: how to avoid elder fraud, how to maximize benefits from Social Security or Medicare, how to choose the correct nursing home, how to work with professional caregivers, how to recognize memory issues with our parents, and other topics you may wish to hear about.

The goal of this Meetup is a healthy and happy family.  Where the parents are relaxed and happy and the kids are happy and stress free.  In order to do this we come together most Sunday afternoons, to have some fun, release stress and learn ways to keep it that way. So we are happy and our kids thrive. Workshops are led by experts in their fields.  Parents can leave their kids in a structured environment for an hour or two while they get some R&R of their own. Kids topics: Art Writing Drama Game …

Our modern life styles come with their own set of specific health concerns with the top 3 being; Cancer, Diabetes, Cardio-vascular disease. All three of these chronic health conditions have two things in common. They all prey on bodies weakened by environmental toxins and underlying nutritional deficiencies. The odds of succumbing to one of these life changing conditions can be greatly reduced by making a few lifestyle changes including basic nutritional guidelines. I am presenting a series of n …

We are a Spiritually based community who are interested in exploring different paths of Higher Consciousness. Our group consist of Spiritually minded people, Light Workers, Psychics, Earth Angels, Healers and Teachers who are interested in making new friends and share in the "Oneness" of Divine LIGHT. We are interested in Angels, Auras, Channeling, Chanting, Chakras,Crystals,ET,Energy,Green, Healing,Kundalini, Law of Attraction, Meditation, Native American, Psychic, Shamanic, Soul Power and man …

This is an IBM sponsored Big Data meetup group.  Geared towards developers, data scientists and ALL Big Data enthusiasts, our meetups provide an opportunity to work hands on with the solutions and tools in our Big Data portfolio. Our Meetups typically include a 45-60 min (max) presentation that serves as an introduction and overview for a specific Big Data technology.  It is followed by ~3 hours to collaborate with fellow developers and apply your Big Data skills.  We provide a cloud environment …

We meet on the second Tuesday evening of each month on topics of interest to software quality engineers, testers, and developers.

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 …

Our group is temporarily closed to new members. After years of watching, loving, and longing for the friendships seen in Sex and the City I have decided to seek it out. A week by week coffee/ brunch powow discussing relationships, fashion, and every other pithy life detail seems to be just the ticket. Our group has been together for more than two years, and more than 100 Meetups! Members: This Meetup is for women, only.  I occasionally receive requests from men, and feel bad when declining t …

Bay Area Photography Shoots and Workshops All Photographers, Models, Make-up Artist are Welcome to join this Meetup group! Welcome to Bay Area Photography Workshops Meetup! This group is open to all level of photographers from beginners to professionals, and models to stylist at any level. If you have a pssion for photography and want to learn more about the craft then this is the group for you. We will be offer meetings, classes, workshops and group outings in studios and on locations all over  …

How to Make your Life more Meaningful Buddhist Methods for Transforming the Mind Hello Welcome to the meetup group "Buddhist Methods for Transforming the Mind". We are a group of friendly, sincere, warm-hearted Buddhist practitioners studying Mahayana & Vajrayana Buddhism. We are dedicated to providing both newcomers to Buddhism as well as established practitioners an opportunity to study, learn, & practice the Buddhist teachings. We are seeking to create more meaning in our lives. To see each m …

Meet other local psychics, mediums, divination experts, and tarot readers to discuss psychic and paranormal topics. Explore spiritual experiences in a safe metaphysical space. Donations are welcome!

Calling all improvisors and those who would like to join in on some fearless fun! We will be working together on a different topic/theme each week playing improv games, doing scene work, and of course some fantastic warm-ups! I want this group to be accessible to those who have never done improv before and those seasoned members of the improv community. Come with your muse and desire to create as you go! We will be meeting Wednesdays from 7:30-9pm at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Los Gatos unt …

You want to get an online business or marketing strategy really going but can use some help. You’re looking for a place that you can meet with other like-minded entrepreneur’s to bounce ideas off of, get tips, and share what you've done. Topics covered are everything from setting up your website, Wordpress, creating niche sites, affiliate sales and marketing, passive income streams, social media marketing, and selling and marketing an online product. There is a lot of information out there on th …

This is a new group for single ladies in the 30-something age range who are looking to meet people and make new friends. We are either new to the Bay Area or have just seen most of our friends move on to wedded bliss and are finding ourselves feeling a little, well, bored and in seek of a fun group of other single ladies to do things with. Many of us have moved past the bar scene and although we love to socialize, get dressed up, meet guys and spend a night out on the town, the thought of spendi …

The purpose of this group is 3-fold: (1) Meet others who anticipate or are in the midst of legal, mediation or court-related issues surrounding divorce, child custody and financial support (2) Obtain low-cost technical coaching including the opportunity for one-on-one coaching to help provide you with some needed clarity as you design your divorce or attempt to resolve your post-divorce issues, and obtain some tools and resources for achieving a successful outcome while minimizing legal costs …

The first step to being effective in any situation is to understand the situation. Things are changing fast and there is much to stay current on! Meetings are casual, with a short talk, followed by sharing and discussion. We encourage attendees to bring information on the topic to share with others.

Amazon Mycorenewal Project Presents: The Art and Science of Mycorenewal Join us for 10 days of immersion into the world of Mycorenewal! Learn from an array of experienced mycologists and take part in hands-on projects. Gain the skills, knowledge and resources you need to implement a mycorenewal project in your community. Registration is now open! You can register online at http://theartofmycorenewal.pandaform.com/pub/ukb8re/new Please donate to our scholarship and expenses fund so we can spread …

This is a support group for all those interested in changing their habits and patterns around eating. Our intention is to strengthen your ability in creating change in your diet by understanding the mechanism of changing your mind and your emotions. Providing a safe supportive space to share and discuss all the challenges that arise when you enter into a new relationship with food and how that change affects everything else in you life. You will be invited to participate at whatever level feel c …