JEWELRY JUNKIES OF VANCOVUER The Jewelry Junkies of Vancouver (JJV) is a place to connect with other like minded people who share an interest in the "Art of Jewelry Making". MEMBER'S CHOICE:  As a member, "YOU" have the ability to set up a Meet Up with your fellow Jewelry Junkie's (JJ's), who can RSVP if they're able to attend.  It can be just for coffee to discuss your interests, share magazines &/or books, discuss your favorite or newest tools, work on your own projects or work together on a p …

This Club is for women 19 and over who are interested in reading one book per month and meeting regularly once per month at restaurants, pubs, and each other's homes to socialize, rate wines, and discuss the book. Some extra events may occur throughout the month that relate only to wine or books. Diverse backgrounds welcome as they make for interesting points of view. It is generally designed to allow women to express their opinion on the story and on their own experiences in a supportive enviro …

The Abraham-Hicks Meetup is for people who are fans of the work of Esther and Jerry Hicks, and/or members of the Abe online Forum. We get together to discuss the Teachings and how we apply them to experience deliberate creation in our lives!

We get together to read books and discuss political issues. We focus on Canadian law & history, Austrian economics (Menger, Mises) and how to achieve personal freedom. The Blog The Libertarian Book Club blog is updated on a regular basis. The blog will give you an idea of the topics we discuss as well as the books we read. Topics Drug legalisation Non-interventionism Money, banking and Austrian economics Freedom of speech Gun rights Civil disobedience Books For a New Liberty by Murray Rothbar …

UX Book Club Vancouver is part of a larger collective of clubs worldwide that have been rapidly forming since 2008 and are now active in over fifty cities across the globe. Each meeting brings together a diverse group UX professionals—including information architects, interaction designers, visual designers, usability specialists, researchers, developers and students—for a fun, enriching discussion on books related user experience. The club will provide an opportunity to engage in learning acros …

This group meets every month to discuss a Fantasy book.  Each month we have a theme or subgenre, and make suggestions for books under that theme in a discussion thread.  Then we vote in a poll to determine the specific book we will read for the meeting.  The book is determined about a month in advance of the meeting. If you like reading a variety of Fantasy books, and are in the Coquitlam area, we'd be happy to have you join us!

If you enjoy •public talks and lectures •documentaries and other films reading and talking about books •art openings and gallery talks •other cultural and current affairs events And you would like to meet more like-minded people to do and talk about these things with, then this group might be a good fit for you. Please join us. The scope for this group is quite wide. It is not a book club, though some events may focus on discussing books or a particular book. It’s not an art, or film, or …

Hi! This group is a friendly bunch of readers leaning toward the literary end of the reading spectrum. If you like unconventional, even iconoclastic, books, aren't too dogmatic or too easily offended, this group may be worth a try. NOTE: No racists or bigots welcome, and please, no @ssholery.

We are a welcoming religious community that honours and includes a range of beliefs. We respect the insights that have been expressed within all the great religions and philosophies of the world. We guard the right of the human mind to follow the light of reason. We meet Sundays from mid-September to Mid-June. Services focus on issues of everyday spirituality and ethical living as well as broad-based religious and social justice concerns. Our children’s program promotes social justice, open-min …

Vancouver Counselling Psychology Reading Club is an enlightening, safe, professional, and fun place for experienced and novice counsellors and psychotherapists in Vancouver. At the Counselling Psychology Book Club, we are researching new titles from authors writing about counselling and psychotherapy theories as well as practices. We hope that the books we read will offer a fresh perspective on the way we think, live, and practice. Being a competent counselling and psychotherapy practitioner tak …

"To understand the nature of God, it is necessary only to know the nature of love itself. To truly know love is to know and understand God; and to know God is to understand love." ~ Dr. David R. Hawkins The following group purpose is written along the guidelines provided for all Hawkins Study Groups by http://www.consciousnessproject.org : “This group is aligned with the teachings of David R Hawkins. The intent for the group is to serve as a vehicle of Divine will, an opportunity to keep holy c …

There are so many great books that inspire us to live happier and more fulfilling lives. Why not join a book club to read some of these books together and share ideas? If you love personal growth and want to notch up the quality of your life, this is for you! In 2012 we had honest and insightful discussions on Karen Armstrong's Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life.  We'll be moving on to other inspiring books this year, so watch for details, and come join us!

klatsch - noun - A casual social gathering, usually for conversation.  Sometimes it helps to talk with others about the simple day by day happenings that colour our world.  Sometimes it helps to talk with others about finding balance and purpose in our lives. Profound or mundane, sublime or ridiculous, just getting together with other women over a cup of coffee and an interesting topic can be  just what you need to feel connected.   This group is for women who want to have a connecting point in …

I'm looking for a small, committed group to talk about a challenging work at a slow pace -- talking about a fairly small number of pages per session. If you're in a hurry to get through a life-list of books, I wish you well in another group. But if you like savouring the details of language and enjoy deep discussion of ideas, with a great piece of writing as the starting point and focus, you might find a home here. We will be reading: 1. A few essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson (TBA), then... 2. Wal …

Looking for new reading ideas? Have favorites to share? The Guildford Book Chat is a drop-in book club that gives you a chance to share the books you are passionate about. You will also have the chance to get new reading ideas from other book lovers. Open to all ages and genres, bring what you are reading or a book you have loved and join us for coffee, treats and a casual chat. Second Tuesday of every month, 7-8pm at the Guildford Branch of Surrey Libraries. 15105 - 105th Avenue Surrey, BC Chec …

If you are interested in reading serious contemporary literature that includes prize winners as well as well reviewed fiction and non-fiction, let's get together for thoughtful, indepth conversations so we can share our insights and ideas, and deepen our thinking and appreciation. I am looking for readers in the Vancouver area that can commit to meeting one afternoon or an evening once a month, and willing to assist with sharing the facilitation of the meetings. We can rotate meetings at our hom …

A dynamic book club that meets monthly to discuss uplifting novels

New to Vancouver? Or just want to discuss great books with like minded friends? This group was started because there's nothing better than sharing a great book. Come to laugh, have fun and exchange stories over a glass or two! From the humble beginnings of a few avid readers meeting once a month in London in 2008, The Girly Book Club network now extends around the world and would be delighted to welcome you, wherever you are! Join us in Denver, Colorado Join us in Wellington, New Zealand Join us …

I refuse to believe that I'm the only 50-something lesbian who likes a good discussion of women's music, art, and literature, current events, and political issues from a lesbian and a feminist perspective. If you're hungry for lively discussions, if you're eager to have vigorous debate on such topics as women-only space, lesbian invisibility, post-modernist and queer theory (and how it impacts lesbian lives) - then this group is for you. The group is open for lesbians of all ages, with a special …

This is a group for anyone interested in reading books about language, linguistics, and translation. We are meeting once a month to discuss the featured monthly book. Each meeting brings together a diverse group of language professionals and non-professionals — including translators, interpreters, linguists, terminologists, researchers, and students — for a fun, enriching discussion on books related to language and translation. The club will provide an opportunity to engage in learning across di …

Join us for a night away from the kids to discuss something other than children. Escape with books that will get you to think but aren't so difficult you have to read when you're exhausted at 9:30 at night. Pick it up during soccer practice, while your waiting for the bell to ring and when your stirring soup in the kitchen! We meet once a month so you have plenty of time to finish the book. The best part...wine and dessert! Did I say wine?!

This MeetUp is for an existing bookclub of women interested in getting together on a monthly basis to discuss books and life. Books read so far....The Help by Kathryn Stockett, Loving Frank by Nancy Horan, Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry, Too Close to the Falls, Shanghai Girls by Lisa See, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hasseini, My Life in France by Julia Child, The Tipping Point, The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt, Suddenly.

Welcome to the Vancouver Sci Fi and Paranormal Club where we get together to talk science fiction, the paranormal, witchcraft, magick, and more as well as to make some new friends.  We are a group of truth seekers who love sci fi and paranormal because the genres allow us to search for answers into the meaning of existence and who we are. Talking about the sci fi we enjoy and why believe in sci fi, ghosts, ufos, witchcraft, mysticism.  It is also about great conversations and making some new fri …

Everyone has a strong and unique voice. Everyone is born with a creative genius waiting to be unleashed.  Everyone has a right to create, express, and share. Most importantly, a writer is a person who writes. Creative Souls provides a sacred space for writers of all levels to ignite and explore their inner creativity. You do not need to be a professional writer to join the Creative Soul group. In each creative writing workshop, you will get the opportunity to enjoy: -A comfortable and quiet plac …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

Climbing the career ladder is a lot of work, with the ever changing work place and job expectations in the 21st century, it is crucial for young professionals to be adaptable and develop desirable soft skills to succeed in the work place (from public speaking to conflict management, leadership and networking.). How successful you are in your career is no longer just based on WHAT you know, but on WHO you know. You can be the best in your field (Accountant, Lawyer, Sales rep, Biochemist, Teacher, …

Ever start an inspiring motivational book only to find you never finish it or follow through on what you learned? Ever write out your New Year's resolutions, only to give up before January 31st? This group is for people who appreciate the great inspirational books beginning with the classic "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill and perhaps moving on from there to "Success Principles" by Jack Canfield? These books engage the reader to write out their own goals, their perceived obstacles and prov …

Calling all Disney fans! This group is set to get those interested in anything Disney together to discuss movies, theme parks, animation, music, etc. If you love Disney and love talking about it, join our group!