Do you have a love for reading fun and romantic books? Do you aspire to find your' own Mr. Darcy? Do you hide your Nora Roberts book between the pages of another so know one will see you're reading a paperback novel?! Ah-Ha! Then this is the group for you! This is a very light-hearted group geared towards finding friends who share a love for romance books and other popular novels (i.e. The Help, A Discovery of Witches etc.) We will vote on a book every month and "meet-up" to discuss it as well a …

… This group is for you if: *you are naturally curious and love learning *you love non-fiction books written towards a general audience (not too academic) *you can commit to reading the selected book and attending monthly meetings at least 50% of the time *you are willing to lead the discussion and/or host the book club meeting at least 1 time per year *you are respectful of others opinions and agree to follow good book club etiquette *you want a book club that is a good balance betwee …

Thrillers are awesome! Well, some, right? I wanted to get a group of people together to read thrillers and talk about them. What we liked or didn't, how the story developed, why some things worked and not others, or compare them to other things we've read. This is not a brainy book club, it is meant to be fun, open minded and for people who like to express their opinion and don't get angry if others don't share it. I'm from Spain, so I'm super opinionated and differences in opinions will always …

We originally formed out of an evening at Bookshop Santa Cruz for those interested in a book group. Bookshop Santa Cruz gives us 10% off our selection for mentioning "Ravenous Readers" at the cash register. We meet the first Thursday of every month to discuss our book selection from last time. We're open to new members who are willing to come to meetings, bring their ideas for our next book choice, and discuss the book we've read. Come and meet others who are just as fascinating as you!

Our monthly meetups are informal, fun & friendly! We alternate between fiction & non-fiction. Members nominate books & vote online (on occasion, a particular book will be hosted). Come with questions & thoughts to share! We meet on the THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH at 9:30AM in CAMPBELL. Our members are educated, open minded & respect one another's diverse viewpoints. We communicate our varied opinions tactfully, omitting words like "you're wrong". This is a personal social club started by the Or …

This group is for people who are interested in reading and discussing big philosophical themes from Plato, Dante to Ayn Rand.

I've been wanting to join a book club for a while, but as a full-time working mom with a 2 year old, it's been difficult to find the "right" book club. Many of the ones I have come across seem to be incredibly structured and inflexible (you MUST read the entire book) in a few short weeks, no NY bestsellers/no chic lit, etc… These are all the types of books I read!So, if you are looking for a book club that does have a heavy emphasis on CHIC LIT, easy/engaging fiction reads (i.e. books like The H …

Membership in this group is currently closed.   WHO WE ARE We are lesbian/bisexual women in our late 30s to early 50s who love to read, discuss books, cook/enjoy good food, and socialize. We are friendly, intelligent, and respectful of different points of view. Since this is the kind of group that requires advanced planning (reading, preparing a home and food, and hosting), we encourage conscientiousness regarding RSVPs. Please record your decision to attend or not on the website by the …

If you live nearby, want to read one book/month and then meet a fabulous, diverse group of smart, funny women to drink coffee/tea/whatever to chat about our book, this might be the group for you. Please: no spouses, no kids, no "I didn't read the book, but I came anyway, pass the bean dip." If your plans change after you've rsvp'd yes, please change your status to "not going." Otherwise, you'll be considered a "no show," which is a drag. After two no shows, you are subject to removal from the gr …

This is a once a month non-fiction book club that covers all areas of science, natural history, and non-religious based philosophy and morality. This club is for those who have read or are interested in reading books by authors like Carl Sagan, John McPhee, Richard Dawkins, Bill Bryson, Sam Harris and more. The club will meet in downtown Los Gatos once a month (probably at a coffee shop), and meetings will be casual. If you have any interest in the natural sciences (astronomy, geology, biology), …

Welcome! We hike from a fraction of a mile to tens of miles, mostly in Santa Cruz County. Sometimes we will carpool up to one hour from Santa Cruz. Read the description carefully for each hike. Most hikes will have a steep and rugged part. Some hikes have shorter or flatter options. Children are welcome if they can keep up and sometimes dogs are welcome depending on local regulations. See the "Photos" section for pictures of past hikes. See the "About Us" section for frequently asked questions. …

Welcome!! This group is for active and positive women who would like to build friendships with other women in the local South Bay area . The age range within the group is pretty wide, with many members in the 30 - 50 range. We are an energetic, friendly, easy-going group, with lots of fun events. We try to accomodate different interests and schedules, so we have many varied events including lunches, dinners, movies, game nights, beginner's golfing, out of town excursions, wine tasting, fitness, …

We are beginners, intermediate boarders, and advanced terrain riders. We are even skiers who like hanging out with boarders. The point is we won't discriminate but we will be going to snowboard-friendly parks only. Our goal is simple: TO GET OUT ON THE SNOW AND HAVE FUN!!! And what does "South Bay" mean? The San Jose/Campbell area is the central point. As long as you don't mind driving to meet near here, feel free to join! IMPORTANT: Please read the "ASSUMPTION OF RISK and WAIVER OF LIABILITY" i …

This group is designed for 50+ Single individuals who would like to meetup with others in our age group and do fun activities .  Various types of outings will be posted. Fairs, festivals, outdoor concerts, picnics, trips to the beach, wine tasting, bring your dog events, reading in the park, theme parks, road trips. short hikes, bbq's, games, sports events (SJ Giants, SF Giants, etc.).......and many other types of fun activities. Not a Dating Site / Age Range and Uninvolved Single Status will …

I know so many people who want to express their creativity but haven't found the right outlet. Are you one of those people? Then this is the place for you! Fun, supportive, environment, this meet-up is held at my bright, spacious, art studio in San Jose, near The Alameda and Race St. You can choose to work on a project I will provide to you (see examples below) or do your own thing after a short tutorial about how to use the materials. I'll be there to coach and guide you along the way. Use my s …

… We also have author book readings, hold informal writing sessions and discussions, and support each others' writing aspirations. We strive to become better writers and bloggers. We will often feature expert speakers on writing, blogging, and web-related issues. There will be special emphasis on optimizing web traffic and blog monetization. Our topics of discussion include: 1) writing better and faster 2) overcoming writer's block and procrastination 3) driving traffic to your blog 4) how to gain …