The focus of this monthly educational-coaching group is recovering from and moving beyond addictions and addictive behaviors, not addiction itself. Members will to be motivated to embrace & celebrate recovering from their addiction(s) & addictive process(es). The process of recovering from all addictions is very similar, it involves letting go of the past & connecting to the present, opening & growing, and creating, building & succeeding. The group’s structure is: check-in, brief presentation, d …

To be human is to experience suffering.  To be in recovery, is to be aware of suffering and willing to let go of that which causes suffering.  Each of us has our own life experiences which have brought us to this point, and each of us must walk a distinct path.  Buddhism offers a framework to become more aware of the nature of suffering, and how to end suffering.  I hope you'll accept my invitation to try these tools yourself, and find ease in your own life.

Pool, Jacuzzi, Trampoline, Dancing, & Food, Plus a Variety of Party FUN! INTRO: This fun and uniQué venue is a great way to meet new people in the Bay Area, so come enjoy yourself in a private backyard oasis of FUN! Swim in the large 8-foot pool, soak in the adjacent in-ground heated Jacuzzi, jump on the 12-foot trampoline, dance if you feel it, munch on yummy food, meet new fun people, or just lounge around and get some sun while socializing. Clothing or a bathing suit is required At All Time …

As you get older, do more and more of your friends just want to stay home at night? In a committed relationship but still love the nightlife and meeting new people? Love sophisticated, beautiful interiors but also enjoy a dive bar now and then? Enjoy good wine, high-quality beer or well-crafted mixed drinks? Feel left out of all the cocktail meetups for singles? Join us! Don't drink alcohol? No problem. This is more about enjoying the scene and conversation not just booze. Every bar has non-alco …

Are you living the life you want? Many of us can't explain why we feel the way we feel. We eat, drink, sleep or work too much. We don't take care of our bodies. We're consumed with overwhelm and worry. The answer might lie in the way we unconsciously repeat our family history. It's a common theme we see all the time: sad mother, sad daughter... alcoholic father, alcoholic son... the relationship difficulties of the parents, mirrored by the children. Unconscious loyalties live ‘behind-the-scenes’ …

This group is, in fact, closed at the moment. Book discussions are best with 10-15 people, so we need to cap the number of members in the group. When space becomes available, the website will invite new members to apply. WHO WE ARE We are lesbian/bisexual women in our late 30s to early 50s who love to read, discuss books, cook/enjoy good food, and socialize. We are friendly, intelligent, and respectful of different points of view. Since this is the kind of group that requires advanced plannin …

Napa can be a wonderful place to live. It's weather is perfect to a fault (there are no seasons!), which means you can do just about anything you want that doesn't involve snow. Unfortunately, many activities in Napa do involve either fancy -and expensive- dining and/or alcohol. The purpose of this group is to allow those of us who are in the beginning stages of life --either new family, new career and/or new business-- to get out and socialize or be active without spending so much. This group i …

Please come and enjoy wonderful conversation and great food. The people are always interesting and we have a great time. We order what we like and share the food. Sharing creates a great atmosphere for conversation and we all enjoy trying new dishes. Where possible, or where a lot of alcohol is ordered, it is put on a separate bill and paid by those ordering alcohol. Other than that, the entire bill, including tip, is divided equally among the attendees.  It usually works out to about $30.00 ea …

Steps of Faith is a Christ-centered 12-Step fellowship that meets at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and is open to anyone interested in recovery. All are welcome! We invite those in Christian fellowship to join this fellowship of recovery. . . and invite those who are in recovery into this Christian fellowship. Together we will share the God-given gift of the 12-Step process and stories of transformation and recovery from all manner of brokenness.

Welcome to our Sonoma County Tabletop RPG Meetup! Thanks for joining. We're currently running several different types of RPGs. They range from Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 and 4th edition to Exalted and others which may include games like Traveler, Dark Heresy, Cthulu Tech and some board and card games. If you're willing to Gamemaster another type of game we would love to list it as well. Some of our current games are long standing campaigns with a core group of players and they are already essenti …

Raise Your Glass! Happy Hour Networking for Women Entrepreneurs For every women who believes that we are stronger together rather than apart. Who believes in tribal wisdom and the sharing of great stories. Who loves a great glass of wine (or two). Who believes that every woman has a right to find their inner warrior. Capture Power. Capture Love. Capture Wisdom. The Power is within You. This is for the woman in you. The woman who knows she has so much to offer the world. For the woman wh …

We are a group that meets on the first Sunday of Every month. Our main purposes are to explore alternative economies, divert unnecessary landfill waste, connect with our neighbors, and have fun doing it! We are like freecycle.org, but at a Location! As a community we have many more resources than we do as individuals. If we share our resources we won't need to buy as many new ones. This uses fewer of the Earth's resources, and fewer of our working hours, leaving us more time to devote to ourselv …

Finally! A place for lesbians over 40 to make wonderful friends, meet lovers, and network with professionals. We offer vacation excursions, monthly dinner and dancing, and a host of other really, truly FUN events. Our unique approach allows women to connect quickly, yet deeply. Even shy women are comfortable and find themselves at home since our events offer just enough structure for casual, yet sincere interaction. Also, although some of our events do offer alcohol, drinking is not the focus. L …

Hi there! Did you know? 67% of Americans drink. 100% of people have at least one interesting thing they can teach someone else. I think that's why I learn the most interesting things from amazing people over pints at pubs, don't you? Well, you're on meetup to meet people! Me too! Luckily for us, University of Texas at Austin neurobiologist Hitoshi Morikawa published a study last year confirming that "alcohol may actually increase our capacity to learn". Hey, there are hundreds of drinking clubs …

We are a group of innovative young lightworkers whose purpose is to awaken and expand the Goddess presence on the Earth. We are here to join forces and share our knowledge, discoveries and experience in order to grow each other's repertoire as well as deepen our network of healers and modalities. We will meet once or twice a month, with different speakers and/or topics every time. Come ready to share, and ready to learn. No experience necessary :)

Tired of All the "Green-Washing"? Information Overload? Don't Want to Shop Solar Alone? Located in the city of Cotati, The Sonoma County Renewable Energy Consumer Discussion Group is a self-moderated consumer advocacy group who want to escape the "green hype"  and propaganda surrounding renewable and sustainable energy choices, like solar, wind, hydro, fuel cell, water conservation, energy efficiency and more.  Instead, we seek impartial answers to relevant and timely questions in order to g …

We are the Peninsula and South Bay Bicycling Group (PSBBG)! Without exception, we aim to be a clean fun group - no drugs, alcohol, or flouting of California vehicle code on these rides, other than rolling through a stop sign at your own discretion.  We do not welcome cross-posts or suggested rides with other groups which do not follow these guidelines. This group is for experienced group-riding road-bike riders. Owning a road-bike is a requirement to join the group, (as opposed to mtn bikes, hyb …

LOVE YOURSELF, HEAL YOUR LIFE WORKSHOP: In this transformational workshop originally created by best-selling author Louise L. Hay, ® you will discover the mindset that has limited your success in business, financial abundance, intimate relationships, spiritual growth, and much more. The Love Yourself, Heal Your Life Workshop teaches you how to reprogram your subconscious mind and eliminate negative self-esteem and beliefs that sabotage the life you want, such as. . . • Relationships don’t work …

This group is for people who like to have fun! 21 for alcohol drinking to 39. 40....well that is beyond me!! We will have game, beer, hiking, aquatic. picnics. dinners, movies, shows, traveling and even wine tasting...

We created THE ART OF ACTIVE NETWORKING to help you do better and to make better, genuine ACTIVE connections, And people from all careers, well employed to unemployed attend. Check out our site at http://www.TheArtofActiveNetworking.com. At THE BOX SF, we give artists, musicians and foodies a unique new home in which to collaborate and build their art as well as their following. At The Box SF you will taste and sip something fantastic, see and hear some wonderful things and you will experience a …

The purpose of Dangerous Curves is to foster a safe and supportive riding environment for women and their friends and families, while developing friendships with other people sharing a common interest in motorcycling, and to promote the knowledge about and appreciation of motorcycles. Our motto is R-E-S-P-E-C-T, which stands for: Ride safe and sane always. Follow laws, posted speed limits, and follow the lead of your Road Captain. We ask that riders have a current CA motorcycle license and ins …

Calling all Bay-Area mid-20-something year-olds, this group has one goal and one goal alone: Have fun. We're a group of mid-late 20 year olds, the type with jobs to wake up to in order to afford the alcohol to forget them. What do we do? Random things. Happy hour here, rafting there, kickball over there, barbecues, so many awesome things that while I type this up at work, I can't think of them. Maybe a wine party. What? Wine's classy. Deal with it. Maybe you're new to the area, maybe you're just …

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 …

MeetUp of passionat3 movies fans who wish to enjoy some great classics and new San Francisco indie films in the comfort of old world elegance. this will be held regularly at a San Francisco venue licensed to serve food and alcohol located in down town Union Square area. Sunday May 18 at 7:00PM. Opening comments and screening of Citizen Cane. Contact ark Webb

SF Beaders is a group of passionate beaders who want to meet other like-minded people. Meetups will involve beading. And possibly food, alcohol, and gossip - but mostly beading.

Let's get together and plan some activities for the homeschool teens in our lives. Bored teens need a little help planning. You gotta make your own fun. To Brainstorm Just A Little: I'm planning a 3 new homeschool/family activities with my son. I've homeschooled 3 sons and my youngest is now left in a quiet house. We'd like to liven things up a little, again. Let me know if you are interested. 1)Homeschool Study Hall. Do some schoolwork together and then break for potluck, board games, MAKE proj …

We are a group of enthusiastic, fun mountain bikers who chose to ride drug and alcohol free. We are intermediate to advanced riders with an addiction to singletrack. We love great people, great food, amazing places and sweet singletrack. We ride weekends and the occasional weekday or night usually in Marin, but are open to rides throughout the Bay Area. Please join us.

A safe place to discuss and celebrate issues of faith and explore Biblical truths. Mememers of the group are spritual seekers seeking to grow spiritually. Many memebers are involved in various 12 step programs. Discussions are lightly Bible based and often use many other spritual sources such as Case for Faith, the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and the Life Recovery Bible.