This group is for fun girls in their 20s and 30s who love to read, eat, and drink wine :) Back in NJ, I belonged to a meetup group that was set up just like this one. It was so successful and so much fun and I met some great people through it, so I really wanted to start one out here in my new home! Each month, we read a book and meet to discuss it (and other things :). Food themes are inspired by the book of the month. Everyone brings a dish and a bottle of wine to share with the group. And don …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Christian Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, biography, inspirational, Christian life, or historical, we'll select and read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories, grow in our Christian faith, and of course, make new friends! Meetings will be held at local independent coffehouses or in members' homes on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Occasionally, local events will also be posted so that anyone interested may attend as a group. If an …

Thanks for considering joining my fun book club. I decided to join 2 things I love - cocktails and books! Each month we'll meet at a different bar, and discuss the book in a fun atmosphere. We will be going to a nice, upscale bars, as well as dive bars - I like to mix it up. We'll stay in the mid OC area: HB, NB, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Tustin. Every person is responsible for their own bar tab. The booklist will be contemporary fiction, with maybe some classics thrown in also. About me: I'm in my ea …

The idea of this group is to establish a community of writers that can learn from eachother on many different levels.  Whether this is through critique groups, free writing, reading, talking, etc. I hope that this group has something for everyone. This group welcomes writers of all levels.  This is based on the philosophy that we never really stop learning.  No matter your walk of life, we all have some knowledge to barter. Or pilfer, as book bandits do (no stealing or plagerism is insinuated wi …

Come join a fun and diverse group of HB and surrounding area locals to discuss group-selected books. We've got great view point, age, and profession diversity. We could use more gender diversity though! Newcomers are always welcome. Check out the message board to see what kind of books we read.

"Nerds. Once a tortured subrace of humans condemned to hiding in dark corners from the brutal hand of social torment... now, captains of industry!" - Chris Hardwick This is a book club for those of you who are interested in the kind of books that explore all of the great themes of science fiction, fantasy and horror -- like what, exactly, happens to the bourgeoisie in a zombie apocalypse (hint: they taste just like everyone else). We'll read everything from your bog standard literary novel to gr …

This is a group for adults missing the books that were assigned in school. For those that miss the discussion in English classes about what the meanings of the book were and the chance to hear what others thought. But also, this is for those that want to enjoy the books of children's lit., where the good are good and the bad are bad. Where there is a moral and a lesson to be found in the book.

Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Orange County, California. Founded in 1999 by the four-time Academy Award recipient and legendary animation creator and director, Chuck Jones, the Center's vision is to inspire the innate creative genius within each person that leads to a more joyous, passionate, and harmonious life and world. The Center offers classes, workshops and programs for all ages from art classes to book discussions. Come see what we're a …

This group is NOT a place for MLM or for selling a product. This group IS a place to brainstorm and discuss all aspects of setting and reaching goals. Format: Brainstorm - small group discussing challenges and solutions, setting goals and deadlines, sharing and learning from each other. Up to 5 members. Guest Speakers - once every 3 months we will have a guest speaker sharing their experience as a goal setter. Up to 50 members. Breakthru Social - once a month we will choose a bigger venue/drinks …

"The dreamers of the day are dangerous people. For they dream their dreams with open eyes, and make them come true.” ~D.H. Lawrence Poets and Dreamers We are a multi-faceted circle of professional and creative writers gathering at workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non-fiction, memoir, romance, short fiction, screenplays, professional communications, poetry  …

Explore your natural ability to find love, wisdom and freedom in your life. We will explore a contemplative method of "Spiritual Exercises" to unlock & begin to understand our true nature as Soul. This type of meditation uses the ancient name of God, HU, as Spiritual Keys to better understand our daily lives. In this group, we will learn how to: * Recall and resolve past-life lessons to help you today. * Interpret your dreams with help of a "Dream Master" your personal Spiritual Guide. * You …

EXPERIENCE "TRAVEL & CULTURES" WITH US! TRAVEL stems from a passion, and a curiosity about the next town over, the world and its many cultures. This group was formed out of that passion as well as a keen interest in sharing it with others. Whether you want to explore your backyard or the world, This Group's for You! Do you love to travel or talk travel? Whether you’re just curious, a travel wannabe or a globetrotter you can enjoy the energy and information our members offer. This is a fun and …

Greetings This a group for polyamorous, poly-curious, and poly-friendly people who live in the Orange County California area, for those interested in, or actively living the poly lifestyle. The purpose is to discuss poly issues and meet like minded people. We encourage people of all genders and sexual relationship orientations who are interested in discussing polyamory. There is no perfect poly relationship. We meet to learn from each other and share our experiences of what has worked for us wh …

Learn the secrets to using part-time collaboration to achieve full-time results with the spin off meetup of the successful San Diego Comic Con and WonderCon panel with the same name! No matter which industry (comics, illustration, movies, art, graphic and web design, animation, costuming / cosplay, podcasting and many other creative industries), breaking into today's media is a full-time job, even if you have only part-time hours to accomplish it. To accomplish that goal you have to find or form …

A Melting Pot of Thoughts, www.ameltingpotofthougths.com, is home to published and aspiring writers who come together to support one another  honing our craft, to remind us of the joy of writing, to promote feedback on our work, to keep our publishing dreams alive, and to make new friends and bond with the old ones. Through this forum, we will also use the "Discussion" page to seek and find answers to our writing questions and needs. While A Melting Pot of Thoughts family holds and shares the sa …

O.C. Girlfriends is a social group for motivated, fun, positive women who want to build friendships and socialize with other like-minded women. Think of it as a larger group of "Sex and The City" girlfriends! Some of our more common events include: Group Dinners, Happy Hours, Movie Nights, Weekend Getaways, Brunch, Girl's Night Out, Spa Days, Wine tastings, Fairs & Festivals, Shopping Days, Game Nights, Accessory / Book Swaps and lots of other fun events!  Most of our members are in their late …

Welcome CAN SLIM enthusiasts! Our Group is for anyone who wants to use the Investor's Business Daily and the CAN SLIM Investing System, developed by William J. O'Neil, to better their results in the stock market.  We are dedicated to discussing the current stock market with the special tools that the Investor's Business Daily provides and the knowledge we have learned from Bill O'Neil's book "How to Make Money in Stocks".  We welcome amateurs and professionals alike.  All that we ask is that yo …

Do you like sci-fi/fantasy books, movies or films? How about comics or manga? Maybe anime or animation? Video games or table top rpgs? So do we! Come hang out with us and find your fellow geeks! We meet on the 1st Wednesday at 7pm every month. ==Please read our Membership Rules below or on the PAGES tab prior to requesting membership for our group. They aren't asking a lot of you, nor particularly complicated, but they are specific and not necessarily average. We'll be able to tell in one glance …

Our group is dedicated to teaching and learning the CANSLIM system for successful investing in the stock market. We discuss the current market using tools provided by Investor's Business Daily--www.investors.com; William J. O'Neil's books, "How to Make Money in Stocks," "The Successful Investor," and "Essential Lessons for Investment Success;" and www.marketsmith.com.

Welcome to IMPART . . . The Institute for Mediumship, Psychic, Astrological, and Reiki Training! My name is Dr. Anne Reith, and I have dedicated my life to the training of others as a full-time metaphysical and healing arts teacher. I am a psychic, medium, channeler, astrologer, Law of Attraction coach, teacher, author, Reiki Master/Teacher, and Karuna Reiki® Master/Teacher. I have over 30 years of teaching experience, including as a tenured faculty member at several major universities. My goal …

Welcome to: HOW TO CHARGE HIGHER PRICES...and get your customers to thank you for it! -- ALL MEETUPS ARE FREE, -- AND I’LL BE GIVING AWAY PRIZES AND COACHING -- REFRESHMENTS ARE PROVIDED. PLEASE JOIN US! A little about me, the group, and how you will benefit: My name is Scott Sorrell.  They call me Mr. Charge Higher Prices™, because I teach corporate audiences all across America "How to Charge Higher Prices & Get Your Customers to Thank You For It"(tm). Companies pay me significant fees for a si …

We are a Community group committed to studying and sharing practical applications of understanding men from Alison Armstrong book "the Queens Code" For more details please visit http://www.QueensCode.com We have a strong desire to have satisfying relationships with men. We are passionate about altering our society's culture by transforming the way women relate to men. We provide extraordinary information with which women can profoundly affect their relationships with men of all ages and in all c …

"I dream my painting then I paint my dream" -- Van Gogh Who are we? What really matters? Where do we want to go in life? And how do we get there? You're reading the books. You're attending the seminars. You are listening to the CDs. You get the concepts. But somehow transferring the teachings into your daily life is challenging. Or maybe you are like so many others who just don't know where to begin. There are a myriad authors and speakers covering a myriad different topics. What do you focus …

Cellular Biologist, Author, lecturer, and 2009 Goi Peace Award winner, Dr Bruce Lipton's work reveals the results of his research conducted over many years as a cellular biologist. Much of what he discovered in the research laboratory dramatically contrasts with what we've heard from mainstream medicine. For example - You are not a victim of your genes! You create your reality via your perceptions of your environment. It's like the Law of Attraction from a scientific perspective. This is a gathe …

This group meets the second Monday of each month through November to discuss the book The Four Agreements written by Don Miguel Ruiz. Each week we focus on one of the Four Agreements. This Month on September 10th we will cover the 2nd Agreement: "Don't Take Anything Personally" Are you sick and tired of being controlled by other people's opinions of you? Did you know that "nothing others do is because of you"? How can you become immune to their opinions and judgement? Learn how to stop being att …