A new year is here! One of my resolutions is to meet new people and engage in conversation. Real conversation.  Good ‘ole telling stories and listening and responding and sharing and learning and laughing!  And yet, how infrequently we get to participate in really great conversation.  Sometimes don’t you just crave being part of a small group immersed in “real, face-to-face talk?” Well..., I’d like to start a new group starting Wed., Jan 18 from 5:30-7:00p. We'll meet at a local coffee shop, loc …

We are a group of Women who love to hike and be outdoors. We want to be become fitter and stronger, relieve stress and make friends!!

Ventura Girlfriends Club is a group for all women, any age, single, married or anything in between. The goal is to have a group of gals that like and want to do things together. Maybe you have friends right now that don't share all your interests. Maybe you find yourself wanting to go somewhere or do something with no one to join you. Seems there is always something going on in our area... and out of our area! (Concerts, dining, movies, beach activities, BBQs, shopping, road trips.... what idea …

Let's talk about love! This group is for positive, mature, loving and optimistic women who like and adore men – and who want to create exciting and lasting relationships. If you are single, married or in a committed relationship and want to find out how to make love work, this group is for you. We meet monthly over lively conversations, have fun, laugh, and ponder the issue of love and intimacy: How to find love, accept love, fall in love (with yourself and that special someone), keep love, and …

What this meet-up group IS about... • Meeting like-minded women • Doing fun and interesting things like happy hours, dinners, hikes, art and cultural events, movies, potlucks, live music and ??? • Making new friends What this meet-up group is NOT about... • Business networking • Selling anything to anyone (not vitamins, insurance, cooking utensils, purses or anything else) • Meeting men (just don't want this group to be about going to bars, but don't get me wrong...we love m …

Women who are comfortable in their own skin who want to make REAL connections while letting their hair down. This meetup is for any women, married or not who are intereseted in making friends for social interaction. Whether you are a housewife or a working professional, if you are interested in spreading your religious or political agenda,, this meetup is not for you. We want to meet friends who rock!

I started this group to meet like minded women who enjoy the ocean and are looking for a good workout. The purpose of this group is to get out on the ocean and experience the beauty of the Santa Barbara coastline in a canoe powered only by team effort. This group is open to women who can swim and maintain a moderate level of activity.

The Inspired Women Entrepreneurs was formed to bring a group of small business owners together to help each other promote, grow and expand their businesses. The members of Inspired Women Entrepreneurs want to truly and genuinely help one another. There are some great women's groups around and they all provide beautiful threads in the tapestry of our lives and business. I embrace and participate in many women's events and groups. Why? Because Women Are Amazing! There is much to learn from each ot …

The Power and Empowerment potential of Women sharing the Wisdom of their Lives is essential to our Self Esteem and personal success. Every Woman needs a support group. Every woman has wisdom to share. Every woman can use some other woman wisdom now and then! If we were meant to be alone, there wouldn't be so many of us here!! (Besides, science now says that it is essential to every woman's health to maintain connections with a group of women friends.) If you a Wise Woman (45-100) or a Woman look …

SOCIALIZING with OTHER DOGGIES LOVERS. Owners and our doggies playing together and having play dates. The dog owners sharing ideas, experiences, advice and having friends with common interests, dogs. Always searching for new dog-friendly places and helping local Rescues and Shelters.   Most important goals are our Furry Babies and helping dogs who are not so lucky. Please bring any ideas about future Meetups and bring your doggies to socialize and play with others. Bring friends, spouses, family …

SOCIALIZING WITH PET PARENTS AND FURRY BABIES Group enjoys having FUN, PLAYDATES, HELPING SHELTER/RESCUES, FUNDRAISERS, SOCIALIZING, Yappy Hour, Parades, Wine & Cheese Yappy Hour while our doggies eat treats, Doggie Birthday Parties. Group has numerous socializing events/activities. Most important goals are our Furry babies and helping dogs who are not so lucky. Please bring any ideas about future Meetups and bring your doggies to socialize and play with others.  Bring friends, spouses, family, …

… So please take advantage of this opportunity to expand your social network and join this very unique meetup group today. It'll be fun - I promise!! About your Meetup Organizer I'm Jay Reiss - a Professional Life Coach and Community Organizer with a good sense of humor and a lifelong talent for bringing like-minded people together in groups. I'm a big believer in having fun and helping people live authentic lives. A local Santa Barbara resident for many years, I know hundreds of people here from …

… We also get together for dining adventures and fun social gatherings. We are all so fortunate and believe it is time to give back to those that are less fortunate than us. Have a heart and join us in making our communities better and have fun with a wonderful and caring group of friends along the way. We reach out to the following areas: Ventura County, Temecula Valley, Inland Empire, High Desert, Orange County, San Diego County, Los Angeles County and all areas in between.

The Santa Barbara chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO–SB) is a dynamic organization for women who own all or part of their businesses. NAWBO–SB is dedicated to helping members interact with other women business owners to create economic strength, to grow their businesses, to create strategic alliances and to transform public policy. If you own any part of your business, you should join our chapter. Come to a meeting and see for yourself.

This is a group for women in their mid 20's thru 30's to get together, have fun, and create new friendships. Looking to have a group of ladies who may want to go shopping, out to lunch, have a fun night out, hit the beach or art gallery, get an exercise buddy, or just stay home and chat. The intention is to plan a variety of events to suit a range of interests. Ideally, we'll get a diverse group of women so that there will always be someone to share time and fun with and perhaps you'll grow so …

Whether you've always got a book in your hand or you just can't seem to pick one up, this is the group for you. Have you been thinking, "I wish there were a book club in Ventura where I could discuss with other women what I'm reading, get others suggestions and build a network of friends"? Well, I was too! In 2009, After being in school full-time and driving to Simi Valley once a month for a book club like this, I just knew that there were other women in the Ventura area that were looking for th …