Do you read or write action adventure stories? Can you identify with a protagonist who means well, but has a decidedly violent nature? Are you ready for the rampage that begins when his friends are ripped off or extorted, his girlfriend's kidnapped or his family butchered? Do you forgive his lack of investigative skills and reliance on the simplest methods to find an underling and torture out information leading to the next villain, then blows his head off, guts him like a fish or wrings his nec …

There is a seemingly endless supply of books on the writing craft, so instead of feeling guilty because I'm working or doing the laundry instead of reading an enlightening book on the craft, I thought I'd set up an actual monthly time and place to fulfill this need and have writers to talk to about the book! We will read everything from books on writing fiction to poetry to screenwriting. Whatever catches our fancy that month. I'd like to find organizers in several areas of the city, then we can …

An Esper refers to an individual capable of telepathy and other similar paranormal abilities. In this group we will be dealing with all psychic abilities, including readings, paranormal investigations, so on and so forth. I am creating a community of people who are intuitive and can connect with each other to better understand their psychic abilities. We will have many different events and will be hosting them as often as we can. We invite anyone and everyone to join us and learn, grow, and help …

Well I think the group name does most of the describing, but the goal here is for people relatively the same age, to pick great books, meet up once a month and discuss them. I want to create a casual and fun atmosphere so that like-minded people can get together, meet people out of their circles, and have the intellectual stimulation that's void from so many of the encounters I've had with people out here in LA. We'll pick from a range of books, and meet wherever the group decides. Ideally, we'd …

The theme for this book club is "Great Females in Literature" and includes any genre that has great female characters or authors.  Our club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at Aroma Cafe in Studio City.  Join our club if you love reading and discussing great books with friends!

This group is for anyone wishing to learn the craft of card reading for inner guidance as well as other indigenous healing techniques. No experience necessary! We will hold monthly workshops focusing on the Animal Medicine Card deck by David Carson and Jamie Sams where we will discuss animal symbology, various types of card spreads, and how to keep card readings helpful, positive, and productive. We will also hold workshops in hand-made healing crafts and other indigenous practices from Celtic S …

Welcome to the Fabulous Divas' Book Club! If you enjoy thought-provoking discussions, love and appreciate the diversity of Black life and culture, and you are a woman who enjoys meeting new people, then this is the group for you.  My hope is to create a platform that promotes and supports Black literature by all writers, with a focus on celebrated Black authors, such as Toni Morrison, Richard Wright, Edwidge Danticat, Nora Neale Hurston, Eric Jerome Dickey.  We will be reading fiction and non-fi …

This is a group for writers of all levels who are actively working on developing their craft. You can be working on anything, but the key words here are "active" and "working". We are a community of writers who like to get together with our fellow writers and exchange ideas, lend support and gentle and constructive critique. We will meet twice monthly on Wednesday evenings for a light meal and to share our work and to socialize and network with our peers.  For more information read the Guideline …

Readings, Musical Performances, and Discussion. Where the line between audience and performer blurs in a perfect storm of shared human experience.

Welcome to the Baby Boomers and Friends Book Club website. I'm excited and inspired with the potential of this group to enrich and empower the lives of Baby Boomers who find joy in reading books of all genres, meeting new people and having fun engaging in lively discussions. This is a book and social club of 10 - 15 dynamic, diverse and progressive Baby Boomers. Our goal is to create a fun and inspiring community for book lovers. Our book selections and discussions reflect the collective imagina …

THIS GROUP IS FOR SERIOUS WRITERS WHO WANT A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO READ THEIR WORK

Who says book clubs have to be held at boring old Starbucks? If you'd like to make a commitment to reading more AND you've been dying to try out some of the fabulous bars, restaurants and cute little coffee shops and tea rooms LA has to offer, this is the book club for you! I'm planning on alternating between American classics one month, to modern literature the next to keep a good balance. This book club IS a democracy though, so all suggestions are welcome and will be voted upon!

We meet the Third Thursday of every month at the Moose Lodge in Burbank for a No Limit Hold 'Em Poker Tournament.  Friendly buy-in (40) and even friendlier rebuys (20).  Start with $6K (including $1K bonus) in tournament chips.  High Hand award.  Player of the Year points.  Other prizes and surprises.  Start at 7:00 p.m., usually over by midnight.  Lodge located at 1901 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506.  Exit Burbank Blvd. off 5 Fwy.  U can RSVP for the next Third Thursday Poker Tournament* b …

We are photo hobbyists and hiking enthusiasts, although..... We're not just limited to hiking. We attend wide variety of urban and rural walks, hikes, photography receptions and photography events. Occasional we will volunteer our photography services for different charities or events that need photographers as well. All levels are welcome! We'll explore various trails, festivals, receptions and photography exhibits around Southern California and bring our cameras and camera knowledge with us. W …

I have opened “Meditation for Life” group to bring like minded people together to meet for meditation, healing and spiritual growth in a safe environment. This group is intended for all leveled individuals, however the most important part of this group is for everyone to start where ever they are at, no matter if you are a beginner, intermediate or advance. Whichever level you find yourself in at this moment it does not matter because we are meeting in order to learn from each other and to grow …

Does your current life feel like one chapter in the Book of your Soul? Would you like to learn more about living this life from your Soul's perspective? If so, you're not alone!  As we ease into 2012, more people than ever before are being "called" to consciously evolve, express their Souls in this lifetime, and also to work directly with the Akashic Records for themselves &/or others as well as for our collective evolution. As a Certified Akashic Records Teacher and life-long Soul Seeker, I'm …

The Purpose of this Meet-Up is to read, study, question and understand the Books of the Bible in a NON-Academic way. The way a person would if they just picked it up, read it, and tried to understand what God might be trying to say to the world. We try to understand the Why of the Stories rather than get lost in the What. The right to do this is anyone's. Not just "Christians". We do meet at a Church called Mosaic and there is a Pastor (Erwin McManus) who leads the time. This is NOT an attempt t …

In my work as a clergyman, I find myself going back to the great philosophers constantly -- the Greeks -- e.g., Plato, Aristotle, the Romans -- e.g. Cicero, Marcus Aurelius, and any modern thinkers who thought is connected to the ancients. It occurs to me there may be others in the area who would like to read, study and discuss the foundations of the Western mind, and who don't want to drive in to the excellent sounding groups in Santa Monica. We meet monthly in my living room in Sherman Oaks. N …

Open to backpackers and soon-to-be backpackers of all ability levels, LABC is where L.A. area backpackers can come together for weekend backpacking trips in the surrounding wilderness areas and longer excursions outside Los Angeles. This is not backpack traveling. Our focus is on the outdoors. We're all about backcountry adventure! *These are NOT guided trips (you have to pay BIG BUCKS for those)! *There are no "leaders". We're just people who love to backpack and don't mind sharing with other …

Welcome to Sanctuary Much! Thank you for your interest and congratulations on taking the next step in your own Awakening.  The primary focus of this group is Reiki and healing as a path towards personal perfection in one's life. Julie Roberts, the group founder and owner of Sanctuary Much is a Reiki Master Teacher and teaches the Usui Shiki Ryoho method of natural healing from First through Master Degree.  Julie is an artist, shamanic priestess, conscious dreamer and catalyst for inner change, …

In the this meetup, I work on all the basics of acting. These are: cold readings, scene study, improv, and monologues. Scene study is the basis of actor training. We use scripts from films which I supply in addition to those brought in by students. Actors who join my class are expected to work with a scene partner outside of class during the week and to bring the scene back to class for performance. We may video tape the scene if it is ready. The actor learns a lot by seeing themselves on camera …

New Horizons Discussion Group for Religious Teaching and Learning. New Horizons is a platform for people of faith, friends and any other individuals who wish to engage in meaningful conversations on current religious and ethical topics. You will find an opportunity to ask your critical questions, voice your challenging opinions and grow in your understanding of matters of faith in a non-judgmental and friendly environment. We will not follow a prescribed curriculum but will read and discuss arti …

Of course you're tired. There's more sand on your hardwood floors than there is at the playground. You're out of diapers, apple juice and cheese sticks, which means it's time for your second trip to Target in a week. The only way your kids know how to play nice is by running through the house screaming. Some days you feel completely beaten down, and that is why finding the time, any time, for writing, is your salvation. This group is about finding REALISTIC times for stay at home moms to me …

IL EST GRAND TEMPS DE PARLER FRANÇAIS TIME TO SPEAK FRENCH AGAIN CHERS AMIS -BIENVENUS - WELCOME check out my testimonials and sign up..its' free to join online. You can then choose to take classes with me or participate in our socials - potlucks, museum and film  outings, etc... email me at alaindel@gmail.com  or go to www.frenchLA.com FRENCH AVEC ALAIN - FRENCH CLASSES AND SOCIALS You’ve tried everything: French Language Schools, Alliance Francaise, Beverly Hills Language Insitute, Private F …

Our Spiritual Meetup group is vibrating on a high frequency. This is a place for you to be authentic. This is a practicing spiritual group that wants to evolve, expand and grow. This group is created with the intent to further our understanding of God, the spirit and metaphysical realm by sharing information. We will have group prayers & meditations, Sacred text, healing sessions, discussions about Angels, Manifesting, spiritual path, healing methods, metaphysics, the paranormal, earth shifts an …

This is a book club for anyone interested in Buddhism and/or philosophy of life. We will be reading and discussing books such as The Living Buddha, Buddhism the First Millenium, Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth and death etc...Daisaku Ikeda is a Buddhist leader, peacebuilder, a prolific writer, poet, educator and founder of a number of cultural, educational and peace research institutions around the world. As third president of the Soka Gakkai (value-creating society) and founder of the Soka Gak …

Subconscious Channel Tina Saelee – Metaphysical Instructor & Certified Hypnotherapist specializing in past life QHHT Dedicated practitioner MEET UP LOCATION IN SYLMAR ( 91342 ) AND SIMI VALLEY ( 93063 ) 818-667-1637 www.subconsciouschannel.com ( about hypnosis and students's listing ) www.orgoneprotection.info ( Orgone Protection & Healing ) -FREE Meditation & Hypnosis in Sylmar or via Teleconference -Akashic classes -New Healing, Reiki, Chakras & other metaphysical classes -Free healing & read …

Social events Over 40 is a fun group to meet new people, find new friends and have a good time. We have an eclectic mix of events from casual dinners, movies, music concerts, art museums, summer festivals, happy hours, social parties, mixers, hikes, walking and more for everyone over the age of forty. So if you are in your 40s, 50s, or 60s please join us at one of our events, and meet new people who enjoy having fun! Please read over our Group Policies here: http://www.meetup.com/Social-Events-O …