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.  …

Second Act is about creating meaningful connection with others who can make a positive difference in one and another's lives through self-discovery, sharing, and service to others. Second Act: it's about time... to embrace your future! Our community is uniquely tailored to the needs and interests of middle-aged people with a certain level of maturity and life experience. Our mission is to provide the inspiration, hands-on know-how, sharing of personal stories, as well as connections you'll need …

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 …

Spirituality is about life, not boredom. Spiritual life doesn't just happen in a single building, or one day a week.  Are you interested in exploring what it means to be Christian in a faith community that celebrates the gifts of all cultures and all people -- queer, straight, trans, cis, men and women -- and that values creation, creativity, and justice? We're hoping to meet a few people in different parts of the East Bay who want to experience a community of prayer and practice, instead of jus …

Have you read the book  "Calling in 'The One': 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life" by Katherine Woodward Thomas? Are you frustrated by stymied relationships, missed connections and the loneliness of the search for someone to spend the rest of your life with? Are you ready to find 'the one'? In order to find the relationship that will last a lifetime, you have to be truly open and ready to create a loving, committed, romantic union. This group is all about doing it mindfully by being actio …

I'm in a 9 month training program to teach topics of understanding and illuminating differences between masculine feminine energies and to resolve conflicts of between men and women . I have lots of other home study courses on happiness, awakening the body , how to implement law of attraction, understanding women, development stages of men. i have books on various topics. i want it to be never ending inquiry on how to have live dreams of our lives im excited to share this journey of transformati …

Second Act: Love Matters is about creating meaningful connection with others who can make a positive difference in one another's lives through self-discovery, sharing, and service to others. Second Act: it's about time... to embrace your future! Our community is uniquely tailored to the needs and interests of middle-aged people with a certain level of maturity and life experience who wish to find meaning and meet kindred spirits. Our mission is to provide the inspiration, hands-on know-how, sha …

This meetup group is for motorcycle lovers in the San Francisco Bay Area to learn about cool events and happenings at the most talked about motorcycle repair cooperative around! Not only do we fix bikes, we do lots of other way cool stuff like art exhibits, book readings, classes, seminars - all motorcycle related and all meant to bring us together even more as a community. Come on down and meet your next-lane-neighbor at Addiction Motors.....

Join us on our journey to our BEST SELF. NOT just a meetup, this is a MOVEMENT. A movement towards a new generation of "whole black women who are EMPOWERED in every area of their lives. Whole women make SMART decisions and know their value. We refer to ourselves as Diamonds and we are priceless! We bring out the BEST in each other! We plan events that cater to EVERY aspect of your life. We workout together, travel together, save and invest together, pray together, solve problems together. We …

Calling all fun fabulous chicas in the East Bay. This group is for all of us. Let's get together for pot lucks, monthly book clubs, dinner and movie nights, festivals, shopping wine tasting and brunch. I started this group because I am finding I have a lot of lonely down time and I need to get out meet some people and have some adventures. I am self employed so I don't get to socialize much around an office. I would love to meet some great quality gals for fun, friendship and community.

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 …

Welcome to SHE TALKS Forum [Empowering Women To Become Successful Community Leaders] This Meetup is for Women Empowerment. Workshops and event series for women leaders and empowering all women. Mission: To enrich women's capabilities both in their personal and professional lives. To create a platform where women can discuss women's issues & share their experiences about successes and triumph to inspire others. Join STF : http://www.meetup.com/SheTalks/ Follow STF  on Twitter: https://twitter.c …

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 …

A social group for lesbians (or bi women, whatever) who are seriously committed to a traditional Buddhist path. The Bay Area is rich with wonderful Buddhist groups in virtually all traditions. While there may only be a few lesbians in any one group, presumably there would be a bunch of us if we all got together. Doesn't that sound nice? Just to hang out for lunch or perhaps discuss a book of mutual interest. This group is for women who are already established Buddhist practitioners, and feel ver …

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 …

In this group we will come together to write true stories from our lives.  In our writing we will hold the intention of connecting the external events playing out in the stories we tell with our internal experience. Our aim is to unearth our interior selves and to realize we are not alone in our joys and our struggles. Each meeting will be structured with multiple timed writing sessions followed by a period to share what we have written and receive feedback if we wish. The group will take place …

What: A book club for avid romance novel readers. Meetups not exclusively limited to book discussions. My hope is to get to know new people and building some new friendships (most of my friends are in Europe or scattered across the country). Who: Any avid romance novel reader with an open mind and a sense of humor. Why: I haven't been able to find a book club geared towards romance novels (most exclude them), and especially not in the East Bay. I commute a lot during the week for work, so I woul …

This is an invitation to join a community of experienced golfers who are interested in connecting over a round of golf. Each member commits to a rotating schedule where everyone shares responsibility to book a tee time for four at a golf course in the East Bay, primarily Alameda, Oakland, and Berkeley locations, post on meetup.com, and show up at the course and play. Have an NCGA Ghin #. Index 0-25. Afterward, we can socialize at the 19th hole. If more golfers, want to attend, we can set up more …

“In the Future Everything Will Be A Cafe" ! 1. Universities will become Cafes (virtual classes and the high price of an education) 2. Book Stores have become Cafes(Ebooks are coming of age-you can keep your library in your pocket) 3. Cafes will Displace Most Retail Shops (you can shop from the comfort of a Cafe, while avoiding crowds, parking, bad service, etc on Amazon.Com). 4. Offices Become Cafes Again (with the exception of Yahoo employees, notice all of the empty cubicles in most offices?) …

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 …