This group is for women who want to get together once a month to discuss books which primarily have a female protagonist. Alternate months the movies we will watch are fun and upbeat. Our venues range from downtown Santa Cruz to Capitola. The point of the group is to meet new friends and have fun.

We're an educational nonprofit, the Monterey Bay Holistic Alliance, providing free access to health and wellness events. If you're a wellness enthusiast, freely post or discover health and wellness events here! Jazzercise, Tai Chi, hiking, yoga, dance, meditation,  cooking or nutrition, Reiki, naturopathy, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, senior events, arts and crafts, massage therapy, essential oils,  animal communication, and more. Whether you are searching for resources or you are  promoting your …

Are you a mother of an infant, toddler or preschooler who would love to connect with other Christ-loving moms? Then this is the place for you. You are also absolutely more than welcome if you don't know Jesus but are interested to know more. We strive to praise and honor Him with our lives and activities! Let's get together and have play dates, chat about this wonderful and awful journey called parenting, minister with what spiritual gifts we have to offer, and just have a grand old time of fell …

This group is all about spending time WRITING in one another's company. Whether you write on your laptop or in your journal; whether you are working on a book, article, poems, journaling, or other project; whether you are published or not or don't even care to be; you are all welcome here! We may sit in silence for periods of time as we write; we may pause and share with one another what we are working on and read out loud to each other; we may ask for any kind of feedback we want; we may go of …

I've started this group in an effort to meet more friends. I've lived in Santa Cruz for over two years as a '30 something' and found that it's hard to meet fun and interesting ladies when you're not in college anymore. This is my effort to find fun things to do with other ladies like going out to game night, day outings, resturant visiting, movie watching whatever! Just as long as your fun loving and want to make new girlfriends!

Ours is a welcoming community of local families looking for play-dates and friendship. We are based in Marina and have most of our playdates here, but also welcome moms from the surrounding towns. We encourage members to add playdates to the calendar. We also offer a low-cost, totally optional toy lending library. I have predominately toddler toys available currently.

This group, which is open to the public, is where nonmembers can learn more about Freemasonry as well as meet local Freemasons. We hold discussions on various esoteric topics at our study goup, in order to promote greater understanding of ourselves and others. This study group serves as an introduction of Freemasonry to nonmembers. Please visit www.co-masonry.org for more information on The Honorable Order of Co-Masonry.

What Toastmasters Can Do For You Your potential is limited only by your excuses. Whether you work in a corporate environment or from home, whether you are a student or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining communication and leadership skills. Become a Better Speaker Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to formulate and convey your ideas, you open a new world of po …

Monterey Women's Alternative Healing aka M.W.A.H. was founded in mid 2012 by Ashleigh R. Oxford after struggling with her own chronic pain issues, with the intention to reach other women in her community who seek support. The purpose of M.W.A.H. is to provide a safe space for women with chronic pain, where she can feel supported, find guidance for her healing, and obtain information about her condition from holistic professionals. It is a place for emotional support, honest advice and spiritual …

We are a gathering of wellness-focused women and men who enjoy socializing with other light-hearted folks, cooking and eating healthy, and creating a nurturing community who values feeling naturally uplifted. Dance, yoga, writing, photography, surfing, meditation, art-making, energy work, gardening, and/or drumming may be a part of how you focus on your wellness. Let's gather together in joyful company to meet like-minded friends, share good food, and share and learn about beneficial wellness pr …

Creating empowerment and confidence to women by using female firearms instructors. SHE CAN SHOOT has become the largest female only firearms training chain that incorporates a total hands-on teaching method, while also using certified and experienced female instructors. Our SHE CAN SHOOT chapters are located throughout the nation. SHE CAN SHOOT is committed to offering support to women who are interested in developing or enhancing their shooting proficiency as well as self-defense skills without …

Phoenix women rising is a growing community of women where you will get the support and resources you need to move through grief in a healthy and empowered way. Combining more than 35 years of professional work in empowerment and healing,   Hannah Tunkel, MFT and Erin Ramsden, MA are expert emotional alchemists offering tools to speed up your healing and help you recreate your life. Our meetups will include a sampling of guided visualizations, mindfulness techniques, art therapy, breath work, mo …

Sex in literature transports us from the silly to the sublime, providing erotic entertainment and ideas that stir our soul. Not purely focused on erotica, this group will read fiction, and maybe some nonfiction, which includes some noteworthy treatment of sex. Is pleasure itself a tool for spiritual learning? What's hot and what's not? What does Haruki Murakami's "metaphysical mind-bending" writing tell us about the nature of reality and the transformative role of sex? Let's dig into some great …

This is a social group for professional women in their 20's and 30's wanting to build new friendships or just to get out and have some fun! Meetups will be held in Monterey and surrounding areas. A variety of events have already been scheduled throughout the next couple of months. Join a scheduled event, or suggest a new Meetup on the main page. Events may be cancelled if interest is low. Thanks for joining and we look forward to seeing you at a Meetup in the future!

This group is for men and women around the ages of 25-40 interested in outdoor activities, creativity, fitness, healthy eating, making new friends, going on adventures, and taking advantage of all the Santa Cruz area has to offer. Activities include hiking, biking, kickball, backpacking, yoga, dance, festivals, beach bonfires, running, going to see live music, potlucks, dinner dates, movie nights, and much more to come! I am starting this group because many of my friends are now married with chi …

Are you woman entrepreneur located in the Monterey Bay area? Do you own a business that is dedicated to changing lives and the planet, one person at a time? Do you believe having a business is much like having a spiritual practice, helping you grow more fully as a person? Would you like to experience a Brilliant Meet-up that is a Networking Event, Mastermind group, Workshop, and Group Coaching session all rolled into an hour and a half? ...Then this may be the perfect Meet-up group for you. Whe …

Women these days are overworked, overwhelmed, and overextended. We give and give and rarely make time to care for ourselves. Learning to love and care for ourselves is more than a luxury, it is a necessity to having a happy life, being healthy, and being able to be present for others. It is up to each of us to learn to refuel and nurture ourselves, but most of us have not given ourselves permission to do so.... Until now. The Pampered Princess Posse is a place for women of all ages to come toget …

This is a group for anyone wanting to change there social lives with anyone including women. Attracting and seducing women that You want in your life!!! Plus, I will teach you how to show the real you, meaning personality, not what you have. It doesn't matter what age you are, but I want a group that works together and helps out each other on their weaknesses and strengths. I will teach you how to be more social, attract more people into your life and have fun while doing it. This method that i …

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This is a group for lesbian to be social in Capitola let's meet the first and third Wednesday at Dharma restaurant and get there about 530 you will see a turquoise candle stick on the table.