Meet other singles who are intellectual yet physically active, who have a wide range of interests including but not limited to tea, coffee, food, drinks, conversation, politics, the arts, nature, outdoor sports, travel, books, dating, and people in general, and who are looking for ongoing friendship and relationship as well as just hanging out with a cool bunch of individuals. RUGFAINTS = Random Unfocused Group for Active Intellectual Not Too-geeky Singles

Welcome to our Meetup! The book club is structured around reading and discussing one non-fiction book each month, typically on the second Sunday of the month but rescheduled as needed based on holidays or other special events. Meetups are facilitated by the organizer (or an occasional guest) to provide structure and direction to the discussion. All members are encouraged to provide their opinions, and all opinions are valued and respected. At the end of the meeting members will vote on a list of …

Are you looking for a book club, social club, group of friends, sisterhood, and support system? Ladies that will laugh, cry, and grow with you? Sista's Book / Social Club is all of the above and more! We are opening up membership to this dynamic organization's  Bay Area Chapter. This organization is not a fly-by-night group;  We are black women who share the common goal of uplifting one another. Whether you are young, old, a mom, a wife or single you will have a blast with the support of your si …

Through moves and divorces and relocations and untimely deaths,  your circle of friends may not be as large as you would like. This group is intended for East Bay women in their fifties and sixties ( or those who like to socialize with that age group)  who want to meet new friends for social and cultural events and outings.  There are other groups for singles and dating match-ups, this group is specifically for women. On-going activities include movie outings, hikes, book discussion and others.  …

Poetry, short stories, plays, novels, history, philosophy, science, not necessarily in that order, classics that are worthy of discussion, current and past, western and non-western, these are the works we discuss. The discussion is what is most important. We discuss these works to enlarge our understanding of the ideas that shape our culture and gain a deeper appreciation for what it means to be human.

Café Aquarius is hosting, after restaurant hours, an Astrology Center where anyone interested in Astrology and other metaphysical disciplines can come for our various events. You not only learn about new models of the world, but also about yourself and the energies you're working with in your life. Events • Metaphysical Night - we have 6 readers, each of whom practice a different metaphysical tool: Vedic Astrology, Tarot, Handwriting Analysis, Numerological Astrology, Hand Analysis, and Destiny …

Are you grappling with how to integrate your spirituality into your daily life? You are not alone! Do you find yourself wrestling with spiritual issues such as violence, poverty, injustice, greed, social responsibility, suffering and fear? Wish you had someone to discuss these and other important topics with? You are not alone! This group meets to discuss topics (chosen by the group) that relate to our spirituality and spiritual practice. We read articles, watch video clips and reflect on curr …

Have you ever heard of Naked Girls Reading? It’s a group of ladies who enjoy giving readings of various works to a large audience au naturel. The group originated in Chicago two years ago when the founder’s husband caught his naked wife lying in repose focused intently on her book. At that moment, both agreed that there was something amazingly powerful about reading sans culottes. As a PhD literature grad student and a nudist, I have been doing this for years! And now, I think it’s the perfect t …

Crime and Punishment, Anna Karenina, A Tale of Two Cities......this group is for anyone who wants to re-visit classics such as these or explore them for the first time. This will be a casual book club and anyone with an interest in classic fiction is welcome! We will vote on our selection each month (except for the first). This group will not be a formal affair with prepared questions, etc. Instead, we will have a free-flowing discussion about the read over food and libations (if you so desire).

Are you curious about and interested in environmentalism on the planetary scale? We want to understand the Earth's ecological systems -- from a non-technical perspective -- and the crises they are now undergoing.  We include climate change, species extinction, resource depletion, economic collapse, the collapse of civilizations, and the end of industrial society in our discussions.  We want to learn how we can live with global crises and support one another through the worst of times ahead since …

Welcome to the EnlightenNext Bay Area book club Meet-up! This meet-up forum is intended for anyone interested in evolutionary enlightenment and the exploration of this topic in a variety of ways from meditation to reading a book together! The majority of our events can be attended in person, but we also offer a virtual option either via conference call or SKYPE. We look forward to meeting you!

So what's the worst part of most book groups? Being forced to read a book you simply don't want to read. And what's the best part: getting all those great book recommendations! In this meet up, we're going to dispense with the book *reading* and go straight to the recommending ... and we'll do it with a game I call the "Book Auction". Each participant brings 2 of their favorite books (1 fiction, 1 non-fiction) -- these can be books off your shelf, or new purchases from a store. At the door, ever …

Join the Biz-erkeley Book Club. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA.

This is a group that meets to discuss and train in memory techniques as practiced on Mnemotechnics.org. Meetups alternate between the East Bay and San Francisco. Beginners are welcome! Please read the information below to be sure that this is the group that you're looking for. About the Techniques The techniques we discuss and practice are useful for studying in school, learning languages, memorizing poetry, and for competing in memory competitions. Here is a list of some of the techniques: Met …

This group is to help support, and empower people who know about the highly sensitive trait, as described in Elaine Aron's book The Highly Sensitive Person. It is also for people who are just finding out about this trait and, others that do not know there is a term that can describe, how they have felt their entire life. Have you been called moody, shy, too or too sensitive? Perhaps people have told you, you take things way too personally. A good place to start if you do not know how if you migh …

There are several Meetup book clubs in the East Bay, but many of them are specialized (e.g., women-only, we only read such-and-such books, etc.), or their meetings fill to capacity so fast that I never get a chance to rsvp - so I decided to start this one. I previously participated in a fantastic book club in Chicago, which gave me the opportunity to read some great books that I probably wouldn't have found on my own. I hope to continue that trend here! This is a mixed-gender book club for anyon …

Beautiful, inspiring, thoughtful, provoking, insightful, quirky... just some of the words that describe our members; the films are pretty good too. It's back! (like a bad penny). The East Bay Indy/Foreign/Doc film group returns! Do you love really cool under the radar films? Maybe they don't make the billboards or the commercials; you hear about them from a friend or maybe on Fresh Air or you manage to see a preview when attending another gem. Frankly everyone I love big noisy films as much as a …

What if your sense that something is wrong with what society tells you that relationships "should be" was your intuitive sense that there has to be something better and more that what the culture currently offers? What if we all got together and considered a new, upgraded format for intimate relationships? Let's do it! If you are interested in human sexual psychology and want real insights into why many relationships don't work and what you could do about it, this is the place for you. If you wa …

Within each one of us resides a fierce sexual spirit. Unfortunately, today's American culture has relegated sexuality to a place appropriate only in the bedroom, under the covers with the lights off. It is often inappropriate to discuss not only sexuality but how our sexuality ties together with our spiritual health and wellbeing. Restore balance to your spirit and vitality. Reclaim your Sacred Sexual Power! Tap into your own life essence and embody your most Radiant Self! Yogi Ramadin's Sacred …

This get-together is for individuals looking for a place to re-center after a busy week, participate in a discussion about an inspirational book, and enjoy some good food. I reside in a rather cozy apartment with minimal furniture, so be prepared to sit on the floor! Instead of asking for donations, I thought it would be much more enjoyable if members arrived with a small dish (nothing fancy) or beverage (no alcohol, please). Book recommendations are welcomed with open arms. I look forward to me …

Back by popular demand... First, thanks for taking the first step in joining a special group of ladies who love to read, chat, over enjoy a glass of wine. I initially started this group two years ago because I am a book junkie who was looking to join a book club in the area and found none. After a year on Facebook, I decided it was time to take the group back were it all started. We read mostly contemporary lit, but do mix it up every so often with a classic. This is the book club for anyone who …

The purpose of this group is to bring together people who are single, over 55, and would love to discuss their favorite, or even someone else's favorite book or movie.  On the way to doing this we could discuss the issues raised in the book/movie, become a community of friends and enjoy each other's company. Any single senior interested in meeting new friends and forming a loose knit community with whom to discuss books and movies should consider joining us. When we live alone, we can't turn to …

We're interested in reading left political theory and discussing it with an aim towards informing our writing, activism and analysis. We're starting off with Karl Polanyi's The Great Transformation which we'll read a chapter a week and meet to discuss the book. After we've finished this text, the group will decide what book we want to read next.

Want to build a jewish community, eat good food, and get cultured too? Join the Jewish Young Adult Book Group! Each month we read a new book by a jewish author, meet to have a meal, make new friends, and discuss! Possible authors/titles include: Gertrude Stein, Michael Chabon, Saul Bellow, Jewish Radicals: A Documentary History, All Together Different: Yiddish Socialists, Garment Workers, and the Labor Roots of Multiculturalis​m.

I am new to Berkeley via San Diego (via Bay Area, via Seattle, via Philadelphia, via Santa Barbara :) and looking to meet some new girlfriends. I started and was a member of a book club in San Diego and had a blast. We actually had a great group of girls who ended up being friends- reading, going out, running races, together, etc! I'd like to recreate something similar here in Berkeley/Oakland! This group is for ladies only (sorry boys) in their mid 20s/mid 30s (roughly!) who are looking to meet …

This group is for mid-life women who are new to the area or have found ourselves, through retirement or other life events, looking for more friends and a stronger sense of community. We're active women aged 50s-60s (-ish), living in or near the Oakland/Berkeley/El Cerrito corridor, who want to enjoy life and expand our social horizons with other wonderful women in the area. Activities will be determined by the group but may include: Bay area cultural events, hiking and walking in local parks, ca …

I've been studying Esperanto for a while and would like to find other people who are interested in studying together on a weekly basis. I've already used Esperanto while traveling, including an intensive language course in Europe. I plan to use it on my next trips as well. If you are new to Esperanto, check out my blog post on how to learn Esperanto. I can teach you what I already know, and we can go from there. We'll try to get some fluent speakers to help out when possible. All levels are welc …

Mastering the Law of Attraction: Learning the psychic state of mind that produces Law of Attraction occurrences (a Discussion & Practice Group in the East Bay) Hello, I am starting a local group in the Oakland-Berkeley-Emeryville area for people interested in learning more about the metaphysical phenomenon known as The Law of Attraction (or L.O.A.) Popularized in the book, The Secret (published November 2006) and as discussed on the Oprah Winfrey Show (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qwZMVe2WVY …