If you are interested in reading serious contemporary literature that includes prize winners as well as well reviewed fiction and non-fiction, let's get together for thoughtful, indepth conversations so we can share our insights and ideas, and deepen our thinking and appreciation. I am looking for readers in the Vancouver area that can commit to meeting one afternoon or an evening once a month, and willing to assist with sharing the facilitation of the meetings. We can rotate meetings at our hom …

The Story We Be: Memoir Reading and Writing Intensive Call for Applications Deadline May 15th The Story We Be is a 5-Week Memoir Reading and Writing Intensive that will run in Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories, June-July, 2013. This Intensive will bring together an intergenerational group of 12 community members, artists from a diversity of disciplines, and community organizers, 18 years and older, to develop and strengthen skills in craft in cross-genre memoir writing, and performative storyt …

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 …

New to Vancouver? Or just want to discuss great books with like minded friends? This group was started because there's nothing better than sharing a great book. Come to laugh, have fun and exchange stories over a glass or two! From the humble beginnings of a few avid readers meeting once a month in London in 2008, The Girly Book Club network now extends around the world and would be delighted to welcome you, wherever you are! Join us in Denver, Colorado Join us in Wellington, New Zealand Join us …

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. Self explorat …

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 …

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 …

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 …

*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 …

Come out and knit, crochet (and frog)! This group is for people who would like to meet up with other knitters and crocheters in/near Burnaby - we will get together to work on projects, compare patterns, share techniques and trade tips. And of course, get to know each other & gab! Our group will meet on most Thursday nights at a local coffee shop and from time to time, we hope to schedule field trips to special events or a LYS (Local Yarn Shop). All experience levels welcome, including beginn …

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 …

`The arc of history is long, but it bends towards JUSTICE,' Martin Luther King Jr. Extraordinary defined as: Very unusual or remarkable. Unusually great. Synonyms uncommon - unusual - singular - remarkable - exceptional. This group is for EXTRAordinary Toastmasters Each of us can aspire and actualize becoming an EXTRAordinary toastmaster. Speaking, leading, acting and achieving at or near your peak potential is truly one of the most beautiful things in the world. We can speak, lead, achieve and …

COPIA: From the Latin, meaning abundance, variety, expansion Business and Professional Networking at Copia is for you if: You understand that relationships and community are an important part of how we all make our living and you seek to meet new people, ideally those who share some of your core values; You have a business, profession or community project you would like to tell people about, possibly generate referrals or sales, and definitely teach and learn and make new connections; You fee …

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 …

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 …

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 …

We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of people who share a love for Canada, its language, its culture and people. We are based in the heart of Vancouver with events 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 friendsat one of our weekly social events. When you join us you will be able to speak, read and write in English and meet English native speakers fro …

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 …

Vancouver, BC Tantra ~ Tantric Arts of Love Tantric Arts of Love is an Authentic Tantric Sexual Education Center offering Professional Tantric Instruction, Tantric Events, Personal Coaching, and Seminars. We offer high-quality, authentic Tantric sexual and non-sexual practices, to improve physical health, intimate relationships, and personal enrichment. Our Tantric teachings come from a 2,600 year old lineage, and are the most authentic, powerful, and ancient Tantric sexual and NON-sexual tea …

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.

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!

Cancelled Feb 14, 21 and 27, check out your weekly notices Our website is: www.actorsdropin.wordpress.com We are the only cold read scene drop-in in Vancouver. We are celebrating our 6th year in the studio at Cineworks and are now welcoming performers with stage, tv or public speaking experience. Drop in to act out a scene and/or bring in a scene to watch or direct it. Monologues are welcome as well. Performers often hook up with independent filmmakers present. You are also welcome to watch. Whe …

Have you ever thought about writing a book? Have you written a book and are not sure what your next step should be? Are you a published author who feels there is more you could be doing to promote your own brand? Are you an established author who feels like trending technologies are passing you by? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, the Publishing Success Meetup Group is for you. We aim to address all of the big and small questions that present themselves to both new and established a …

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

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!

In this group you will meet with individuals who have been suffering from depression, seasonal affective disorder, or anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The objective of this meet-up group is to provide a safe, friendly, caring, entertaining, and informative  environment to discuss relevant issues, learn new skills, socialize, make new friends, and get support through your journey to healing. We w …

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 …

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.