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 …

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.

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 …

Hi Everyone!! I became interested in Cuddle Parties after being sick and reclusive for a LONG time.  I believed that if I could just be held in a safe environment and feel safe on a consistent basis, then I could heal myself.  It's taken several long years and tons of work but it's been worth it to support myself and others on their healing, growth and development paths!!!  We have lots of FUN and healing now!!!  Whew!!!  Thank you for joining us!! We're committed to creating an ongoing, inclusi …

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 :)

We've opened our private backyard oasis for quiet 'clothing optional' co-ed soaks  (check the calender for scheduled community events).  Rejuvenate in the 6,000 gallon hot 'watsu' pool (heated to 97 degrees), sweat in the cedar sauna and dip in the 'cold plunge'. Relax and meet others in our quiet 'urban hot springs' here in Willow Glen. Light snacks (nuts, fruit) and purified water are also provided. Please bring your OWN towel and water bottle. The pool area is a 'quiet zone' (whisper your wor …

An all recovery path 12 Step meeting is followed by a one hour all levels yoga practice.  The group discussion meetings is often based on yoga principles as they apply to recovery.  This reframing of recovery concepts can open the discussion to new an vital ways of looking at one's life.  The all recovery path meeting allows us all to hear about and learn from all manner of addictions, and from those who have been affected by addiction. The yoga class allows us with INTENTION to integrate, groun …

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.

What is a Cuddle Party? A Cuddle Party is: A structured, safe workshop on boundaries, communication, intimacy and affection. A drug and alcohol-free way to meet fascinating people in a relaxing environment. A laboratory where you can experiment with what makes you feel safe and feel good. This playful, fun workshop has been a place for people to rediscover non-sexual touch and affection, a space to reframe assumptions about men and women, and a great networking event to meet new friends, roommat …

We want to thank you for your interest in MIRROR 12-Step Workshop. MIRROR is more than a simply a workshop for many of us. It’s been an outreached hand that lead us to a new way of life. Once free from addiction and alcoholism that lead us to normal and productive lives. We have also experienced a peace and security we had never previously never known or even knew existed. We want to invite you or your loved one to join us on journey of becoming recovered as a result of taking the 12 steps. We …

We aim to bring together citizens, non profits, universities, schools, corporations, and the government to engage in compassionate action and stand together as a collective force of change. We believe peace & change begin one person at a time. You and I can create peace. http://stressfreeviolencefree.org/ http://nonvio.org/ https://www.facebook.com/iamnonvio?fref=ts “I have this crazy idea – a world without violence. This may appear to be hoping for Utopia, but we need to dream and we will get t …

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 …

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 …

Hello! Welcome to The Northern California Young Living Essential Oils Meetup Group. Here you will meet other people interested in alternative health and naturopathic healing via therapeutic grade essential oils. This is also a wonderful website for additional educational support. Please feel free to check out the "More" drop down menu, then click on "Files." An excellent resource is the file entitled "Supporting Websites." Such oils are the industry leaders in essential oils. In fact, they are t …

This group was created to allow community members to investigate the paranormal, gather evidence and learn to analyze and debunk information. Some investigations will require long hours of work and travel to different locations. Collectively, we have taken part in many investigations – with our core team and with other paranormal groups. Continuing to branch out and join other teams is encouraged. Requirements to join this Meetup: * You are of sound mind. (Well, almost… ;oD ) * You must have …

The Sacramento based River Dippers welcome all who share our open enjoyment of sun, breeze, water, and good people in natural, outdoor settings, without the necessity of clothing. We enjoy the friendship of fellow nudist and naturist during swims, hot tub parties, hikes, canuding trips, and pot lucks at members homes. River Dippers is a sex free, drug free, and smoke free environment where we use alcohol in a responsible manner. Experience why nude recreation is one the fastest growing forms …

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.

Sonoma County, California is the ideal place to pair wine with creativity. This group is designed for adults in the wine industry or anyone who loves wine, 21 and over, who also loves to paint. Each participant agrees to take a turn at bringing a bottle of wine that they would like to share with others during an evening of painting and socializing. We will have an introductory period with check in and time to discuss the wines brought, then 90 minutes to paint.  The remaining time is for set up …

This is a  group for anyone interested in learning and sharing information about the latest and greatest Open Source solutions for small and mid-size businesses. There are great cloud based or on-premises products as Open Source that we would like to introduce and discuss. Some other groups that may benefit from joining this group are: Small to Mid-size business owners, IT Professionals & Consultants, Start-up Companies, Educators, and .... All skill levels and expertise are welcome. We will try …

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 …

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 …