If you are interested in establishing an active Humanist organization in San Francisco and the East Bay, please join this Meetup.  As meetings and events are organized, you will be invited.  We envision discussions, speakers, social activities and events to work for a better world.  For those who may not be familiar with humanism, below is the Humanist Manifesto III, which describes what many Humanists believe. HUMANISM AND ITS ASPIRATIONS Humanist Manifesto II Humanism is a progressive philosop …

The intent of this group is to provide and to share objective information about how regular, every day folks can prepare for the types of scenarios one may encounter here in the Bay Area. This group is meant for people interested in learning: 1) What are the basics of Preparation, Readiness, and Disaster planning? 2) What does one need to know in order to safeguard loved ones and personal property? 3) How to make sense of all the various "survival" approaches and confusing array of products? 4) …

Meetup Group Description Updated on 7/26/11. Hello!  Welcome to "Socialize for a Cause!"  My name is Esther Hwang and I'm delighted to be your host.  Recently I decided to change the direction of this meetup as we were formerly called "Party for a Cause" (see below).  I'm changing the direction of our mission statement because I'm trying to build a network for quality people of substance and of genuine giving hearts who can come together to socialize and help a 'cause.'  After doing this for som …

Are you a professional in a web-related field? A Tibet supporter? Interested in helping to make change happen? This group is for professionals working in web-related fields who support the Tibetan people's cause and want to help by contributing their ideas, skills and energy in a collaborative, stimulating atmosphere with like-minded people. We would like to form a think-tank of talented people from multiple disciplines to creatively explore how web 2.0, digital video and social media can be us …

WELCOME to the PTK-Peninsula meet-up. This group has been established to provide training in the combat system of Pekiti-Tirsia kali and to promote the Filipino warrior culture in the Bay. We train with discipline in weaponry (long blade, knife, and stickfighting) as well empty hand combat (pangamut, dumog). Our focus is self-preservation, survival, physical and mental fitness. PTK-Peninsula is the only group authorized by Tuhon Tim Waid and The Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Global Organization to offer th …

The Bay Area Open Sangha exists to allow people to practice and study the Buddhadharma, the teachings of the Buddha, without concern for sectarianism or the historical lines between traditions of Buddhism. This is not to say that these lines are ignored and traditions are mixed without reflection or regard to their conflicts. The Buddha taught many ways to practice the Dharma and his teachings have come down over two and half thousand years to this day. Many of the differences in doctrine and pr …

Do you work too hard in your Business and want to chillax with other Business Owners, Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Founders who are looking to have Fun. This group is for men and women who own or run a business, whether it be a small business or solo business or a seasoned professional in a large firm. The main criteria in addition of being Entrepreneurial is that you bring Positive attitude and smiles (always!) so as to create an atmosphere of fun and jam ...which is what we are all about. …

Bioregionalism is a concept that goes beyond national boundaries, but rather is a political, cultural, and ecological system or set of views based on naturally defined areas called bioregions, similar to ecoregions. Bioregions are defined through physical and environmental features, including watershed boundaries and soil and terrain characteristics. Bioregionalism stresses that the determination of a bioregion is also a cultural phenomenon, and emphasizes local populations, knowledge, and solut …

A forum where people who are dedicated to preparing themselves and their families for a more self-sufficient way of life can meet and exchange ideas and information.

The purpose of this group is to connect like-minded people in the areas of emergency preparedness (prepping) for both natural and man-made disasters. We gather for meet ups to share ideas, network, have training activities, and make friends to work together in case a disaster situation occurs. As for myself I am a family-man, C.E.R.T. & FEMA trained, prior military, martial arts trained, current student of Sierra School of Survival ( featured on Doomsday Preppers), and have been prepping for yea …

We're two girls who love all things decomposed and who also like to get our drink on. So we decided to combine the two! We host zombie themed pub crawls and events all throughout the year not just during October! So if you love zombies then look no further. We've got plenty of zombie love to go around! Join our horde!!!

Surviving a Toxic Relationship and Staying Positive! I am starting this meet up group to provide a safe place for men and women to heal from a Toxic Relationship. I had been in a toxic relationship for 6+ years. I did not know or understand what a toxic relationship was or that I was even in one. However, after leaving 5 times and going back each time, I finally got the strength and support from family, friends and co-workers to finally break free - so I left a 6th and final time! My hope and pr …

I would like to organize a build of a 120sq ft tiny home in the East Bay. No building experience but I have a van and a lot of enthusiasm to lead this project. Also no where to build... As far as knowledge, been reading up quite a bit and will be taking a Tumbleweed Tiny House weekend course in early October and would like to organize a group build there as well with fellow class members. As I do not have much experience our meetups needs to be mostly individuals that can contribute directly wit …

Vital Systems supports people aligning their values, passion and money for community profit and a regenerative economy. Because everyone must eat to survive, our activities are focused on one of the most vulnerable global issues of our time -- food and farming infrastructure. We bring together various communities to collect, frame, and share knowledge about food and farming infrastructure practices that can help build communication processes, interconnect communities, and provide infrastructure …

In this group Robert Quintana Hopkins, author of "Glass Closet: Poems and Essays," teaches how writing can be used as a therapeutic tool to recover from pain and trauma and as a tool for personal growth. These highly experiential meetings include interactive writing exercises and opportunities to share as participants witness each other's healing and allow their own healing to be witnessed in a safe and supportive community. • All levels of writing experience welcomed. • Participation is encoura …

Let's get together and support each other in living healthy, cancer fighting, and loving life. Let's put the active in active surveillance strategy for prostate cancer treatment option. Looking for men to meet with regularly to share recipes, alternative medicine resources, and being active. We can meet in a cafe in the Rockridge area in Oakland. I started this group to focus on all the other stuff to be healthy and not just the medical.

Are you ready to find a new normal? There are critical times in life when everything you knew up until one defining moment changes everything. We can plan for our futures, but are we ever really prepared for devastating life path 'detours?'  They make you question who you are now, what did your choices mean, what are you going to do with your future, and how are you going to do it? A new door starts to open, requiring a creation of a new normal. Loss forces us to begin life anew which can be ov …

Do you remember the day of your diagnosis? What emotions were you feeling? If you're like many, you felt helpless, scared, and wondered how this could be happening. It's time to take back control of your life and not be a victim of your circumstance. Cancer is nothing more than a wake up call from your body that you need to change. The answer to what needs change can be found in the four pillars of health: Movement, Nutrition, Stress Management, and most importantly, Mindfulness. It is change yo …

Concord Widows & Widowers, CWW, is for widowed persons of any age. It does not matter how long ago you were widowed, or if yours was a "common law" marriage. * CWW is neither a "grief counseling group" nor a "dating site".  It is a group where you can make new friends, and get on with your life. * If you find attending a flat-out singles group to be intimidating, but are ready to move beyond a grief support group, then CWW will help you to build a new social life, and enjoy going out with others …

This is a group for those looking to get together and play the Nerf War game Humans vs. Zombies (http://humansvszombies.org). These meet ups will take place in Public Parks and Spaces, with a rotating set of venues. Slightly Varied Human vs Zombies rules apply: A small amount of zombies start the round, and if a Human is touched, they become a Zombie. Humans get a set amount of time to make it to the safe zone, and Zombies are "stunned" for 30 seconds if hit by a Human. Soft Foam (Nerf) weapons …

I have an almost 17 month old grand daughter. Things are working well now but during the first few months it was hell. I had to learn a lot about keeping my mouth shut and giving my son and daughter-in-law lots of room, after all she is THEIR baby. I learned from my counter part, my daughter-in-law's mother Les, that the best and maybe only way is to start any conservation with " tell me what you and me to do and how you want me to do it." and maybe after that, " I have an idea about this, would …

Historical Aircraft Restoration Group Our goal is the restoration on Vintage Aircraft and there restoration to air shows quality for everyone to be able to enjoy. QB Historical Aircraft Restoration Group working AKA Vintage Aircraft Flyers is historical aircraft preservation and restoration group dedicated to collecting and restoring vintage aircraft to flying condition. Most of the aircraft are 70 to 100 years old. We are looking for new members who have vintage aircraft and also business and c …

This is the first of monthly meetings designed to bring our community together to make new friends and bond towards this common good.  Additional meetings will be announced soon. Please join us as we plan, and then execute of 2013 RELAY FOR LIFE, a 24 hour event that will change your life. We'll CELEBRATE those who have found and beat cancer, REMEMBER those who have lost their battle, and FIGHT BACK so we don't lose anyone else. We'll have monthly Committee meetings, monthly Team Captain meeting …

Are you in an abusive or love-less relationship with a partner that you have lost your connection with. Is the stress affecting the health of our children and/or yourself? Are you or your spouse deeply in debt? Are you in an abusive and/or co-dependent relationship that needs to end? Are you to depressed to find out what you need to do before, during and after the divorce? If so, this group is for you. I am Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the California State Bar of Legal Specializ …

Are you considering leaving your marriage or relationship? Confused about what you want? Feeling stuck in indecision? Caught in a cycle of trying to get out or stay out and blaming yourself for not being strong enough? Coming Full Circle is a therapy/support group for women exploring the separation or divorce process who want to cultivate inner resilience, develop fierce self love, and learn to access their own wisdom. When we lack these essential resources, getting out of relationship can paral …

We, APPLE FamilyWorks, are pleased to announce our new women's support group. Join other women in a supportive environment to help one another through the stages of divorce process — from contemplation, to separation, to divorce, to what’s next. We have more than 34 years helping the community!! 8 consecutive sessions - When: Wednesdays - Time: 6 pm to 8 pm - Where: 4 Joseph Ct. San Rafael - Fee: $25 per Session(8 weeks commitment required) - Topics: • Overcoming hurt and anger • Managing anxiet …