Welcome to one of the largest and most active Friend & Social Meetup Groups in the Vancouver area! This group is all about finding friends and making new friends. It's for anyone who enjoys events and activities that are socially interactive, interesting, laid-back, easy-going and lots of fun. This group is for fun socializing only and there is no cost to join our group. Whether you're single, married, divorced, separated, temporarily in town, new in town, new to Vancouver, bored and looking for …

We are a non-profit Vancouver Canucks fanclub.  This club is created by FANS for the FANS to meet and enjoy watching the game as a group and make new friends. LEGAL DISCLAIMER - Waiver of liability When you join any activities, you agree and understand the following: If you join us for any event or activity, please understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being.  You will hold no one else liable in case of any injury, theft, loss, damage or mishap. You agree not …

Welcome to Bubble Tea around Vancouver group!! Welcome to Bubble Tea around Vancouver group!! If you like bubble tea and meetups, then come join us! This group has grown from just visiting different bubble tea places to doing any activities with bubble tea! So you will see many different activities that we do: golfing, archery, hiking, eating out, etc. But they all have bubble tea in hand. We welcome people of all ages. If you are new to Vancouver, this will be a good way to meet people. St …

*when you click on "upcoming meetups", "past meetups" or "our calendar" (on the left of this screen) do make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page if you are not logged into a meetup.com account.* Looking for a constructive way to help the environment? We’re a group of people from all over the Lower Mainland who get together to help Metro Vancouver Parks, municipalities, BC Parks, charities, non-profit organizations, societies, stewardship groups and watershed groups tackle environment …

Who we are: We are a social group of nice, intelligent, successful, healthy and still young men who happen to be gay and like getting together to hang out and make friends in a quiet, relaxed and safe environment. Together we have gone to the theatre, dinning or entertaining. We have also had movie nights and like using any opportunity to meet and chat like mature intelligent individuals, but without getting too serious. Our active members are generally well read, well informed and well traveled …

With many life experiences I want this group to be an ear to people who need someone to talk to without judgment, and work through these issues (whether they are health or life) through intuition and the guidance we seek from our angels, spirit guides and our own intuition. I would like to provide a space of unconditional love which I feel is the most healing love of all. We are all one and we all have the ability to communicate and connect with the divine loving light source. It is not just giv …

The School of Gypsy Arts was founded by Sharron on May 11, 2011 to bring together a community of like minded people to share and learn about various metaphysical modalities and spiritual pathways. Gatherings and workshops usually take place at the Oasis Wellness Centre in Coquitlam, BC at 1111 Austin Avenue. Sharron is a Tarot and Tea Cup Reader at Reflections Books (Sundays) in Coquitlam. The group is supported by an amazing assistant organizer Della and two wonderful event organizers: Grace an …

We get together to read books and discuss political issues. We focus on Canadian law & history, Austrian economics (Menger, Mises) and how to achieve personal freedom. The Blog The Libertarian Book Club blog is updated on a regular basis. The blog will give you an idea of the topics we discuss as well as the books we read. Topics Drug legalisation Non-interventionism Money, banking and Austrian economics Freedom of speech Gun rights Civil disobedience Books For a New Liberty by Murray Rothbar …

This group meets every month to discuss a Fantasy book.  Each month we have a theme or subgenre, and make suggestions for books under that theme in a discussion thread.  Then we vote in a poll to determine the specific book we will read for the meeting.  The book is determined about a month in advance of the meeting. If you like reading a variety of Fantasy books, and are in the Coquitlam area, we'd be happy to have you join us!

We're a group of people dedicated to the study and practice of mysticism. We offer weekly practice sessions, courses, retreats, and other events in the Vancouver area. Coming soon, we'll also have courses available online. Our aim is to gain spiritual knowledge to the fullest and reach what has been called enlightenment or the awakening. We seek to better understand ourselves and develop into people with more inner peace, wisdom, and understanding. Read more

If you enjoy •public talks and lectures •documentaries and other films reading and talking about books •art openings and gallery talks •other cultural and current affairs events And you would like to meet more like-minded people to do and talk about these things with, then this group might be a good fit for you. Please join us. The scope for this group is quite wide. It is not a book club, though some events may focus on discussing books or a particular book. It’s not an art, or film, or …

Hi! This group is a friendly bunch of readers leaning toward the literary end of the reading spectrum. If you like unconventional, even iconoclastic, books, aren't too dogmatic or too easily offended, this group may be worth a try. NOTE: No racists or bigots welcome, and please, no @ssholery.

Vancouver Counselling Psychology Reading Club is an enlightening, safe, professional, and fun place for experienced and novice counsellors and psychotherapists in Vancouver. At the Counselling Psychology Book Club, we are researching new titles from authors writing about counselling and psychotherapy theories as well as practices. We hope that the books we read will offer a fresh perspective on the way we think, live, and practice. Being a competent counselling and psychotherapy practitioner tak …

There are so many great books that inspire us to live happier and more fulfilling lives. Why not join a book club to read some of these books together and share ideas? If you love personal growth and want to notch up the quality of your life, this is for you! In 2012 we had honest and insightful discussions on Karen Armstrong's Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life.  We'll be moving on to other inspiring books this year, so watch for details, and come join us!

I'm looking for a small, committed group to talk about a challenging work at a slow pace -- talking about a fairly small number of pages per session. If you're in a hurry to get through a life-list of books, I wish you well in another group. But if you like savouring the details of language and enjoy deep discussion of ideas, with a great piece of writing as the starting point and focus, you might find a home here. We will be reading: 1. A few essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson (TBA), then... 2. Wal …

Click here! We are happy you found us! Simply by finding this group you are developing self awareness (well at least a little bit!). This Group is created so all people interested in personal growth can come together and be able to take their life and relationship to self and others  to next level. Every time you read something constructive or take some sort of positive action in your life you will increase your overall consciousness and become a wised, happier, and more appealing human being. …

Building on the success of Presentation Excellence Group, Possibilities is a group to help people identify and move forward with personal, creative, and career goals.  Meet or re-connect with other writers, artists and professionals and explore your strengths, values, and goals through fun and interactive writing and speaking activities.  Share your dreams and aspirations in a supportive environment, and gain tips and strategies for overcoming obstacles like fear, avoidance, and writers block.  …

Should it be such a struggle to get results? Have you ever wanted something in your life so bad you could almost taste it and then struggled in frustration until you just gave up? Most people struggle to achieve their goals because their brain has been trained to achieve the results they are currently getting. The fact is we are hard wired to avoid pain and seek pleasure. The problem with this is that we start out at the mercy of our teachers! The cool thing is that we have developed a BRAIN TRA …

We’re a small writing group made up of commercial fiction writers working on novels for publication (either traditional or indie.) Our goal is to help each other progress towards publication through constructive critique, sharing of information and experience, and building a strong network. We can only fit a group of 5-6 novelists, each of whom submits a chapter (5000 words or less) each week to the group for feedback, critique, and support. We're structured this way because we think the it's th …

Calling all those suffering from wanderlust - travel writers and armchair travellers alike. Whether you're traipsing around the world or just enjoy hearing the experiences of others, you'll find something here if you love reading or writing about travel.

Meet some friendly skiers and snowboarders of all levels who would like to ski only at Whistler or Blackcomb. • Do you want to go skiing or boarding but none of your friends want to go with you? • Are you looking to make new friends who share your quest for new experiences? • Do you want to be part of a community of adventurous and fun people who are on your wave length? Our meetup is made up of a range of people who enjoy skiing or snowboarding. In addition to our winter sports activities we al …

Want to get moving, but not sure where to start? Intimidated by the established Meetup workout groups that are maybe way too advanced for where you are? This is a group for those who want to get out and do a little something physical, while meeting new people and maybe trying something different. No body snarking, scale watching, or 'no pain, no gain'ers allowed. Just a fun attitude, and an interest in getting into better health. Please make sure to read the group's waiver page prior to agreein …

We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of people who share a love for Italy, its language, its culture and people. We are based in the heart of Vancouver with events in Little Italy on Commercial Drive, Downtown at Stanley Park, The Renfrew Community Centre and other neighbourhoods throughout the city. You will find it easy to acquire language partners and make amici at one of our weekly social events. When you join us you will be able to speak, read and write in Italian, meet Italian speakers …

Women in Words is a group that shares their writing in hopes of receiving helpful advice on how best to improve. We will bring our writing to each meeting, read them to each other and then receive some great advice on how to hone our writing to target our audience. Women in Words welcomes any level of writer who has an interest in improving her writing skills. There will be light refreshments and coffee/tea available.

I am a United Methodist Elder now living in Vancouver, BC, because of my husband's job. I am interested in reading, discussing and studying John Wesley's writings with others who have a similar interest in Methodism. I have a Master of Divinity from Duke University so I bring some good things to the table. We would probably choose a book of his sermons and dive-in!

Join the IndigoReads Book Club at Chapters Robson! Every month we’ll select a different book and we invite you to read it and meet with us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss it. We look forward to making new friends who share our passion for reading and enjoying an evening of stimulating conversation.

Welcome to Collaborator IoT! Collaborator IOT is an uber-casual meetup for all those interested in getting together to talk about the Internet of Things and finding people to collaborate with in order to realize those projects. Overview of what kinds topics could be covered over time? Robotics (Oceanic/Undersea, UAV/Drones [air/space], Driverless Cars, Industrial, Healthcare, Surgical, Household) M2M/ Machine to Machine Machine Learning User-Driver Entertainment (Gaming, Television, Film, Spor …

This group is for whoever wants to practice their English or just listen to English. We are native English speakers who love to share our language with others. We will be telling Bible stories, reading, and having discussion. It is informal but we will have some things prepared. It will be a fun time to meet people and improve your English! We hope you can join us!