Our Mommy group was created in February 2010 and quickly grew from a core group of 12 Moms to over 600 amazing Moms! We welcome Expectant Moms and Moms of little ones from new born to 5 years old. We are a fun, exciting, open minded, encouraging and supportive group. We are all Moms going through the same amazing experience of parenthood, so lets go on this journey together. Our calendar is full of play dates, coffee meet ups, pre & post natal activities, walking groups, running club, fitness gr …

This Club is for women 19 and over who are interested in reading one book per month and meeting regularly once per month at restaurants, pubs, and each other's homes to socialize, rate wines, and discuss the book. Some extra events may occur throughout the month that relate only to wine or books. Diverse backgrounds welcome as they make for interesting points of view. It is generally designed to allow women to express their opinion on the story and on their own experiences in a supportive enviro …

This meetup focuses on Theravada Buddhism which comes from Thailand, Burma and Sri Lanka. Theravada (pronounced “terraVAHduh”), the “Doctrine of the Elders,” is the only survivor among the early schools of Buddhism, and is generally regarded as the oldest, most orthodox, and most conservative form of Buddhism. It is relatively uninfluenced by other indigenous belief systems. It is believed to have survived intact from the 500 Elders, who followed in the tradition of the monks of the first Buddhi …

The School of Gypsy Arts was founded by Sharron on May 11, 2011 to bring together a community of like minded people to share and learn about various metaphysical modalities and spiritual pathways. Gatherings and workshops usually take place at the Oasis Wellness Centre in Coquitlam, BC at 1111 Austin Avenue. Sharron is a Tarot and Tea Cup Reader at Reflections Books (Sundays) in Coquitlam. The group is supported by an amazing assistant organizer Della and two wonderful event organizers: Grace an …

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 …

UX Book Club Vancouver is part of a larger collective of clubs worldwide that have been rapidly forming since 2008 and are now active in over fifty cities across the globe. Each meeting brings together a diverse group UX professionals—including information architects, interaction designers, visual designers, usability specialists, researchers, developers and students—for a fun, enriching discussion on books related user experience. The club will provide an opportunity to engage in learning acros …

This group meets every month to discuss a Fantasy book.  Each month we have a theme or subgenre, and make suggestions for books under that theme in a discussion thread.  Then we vote in a poll to determine the specific book we will read for the meeting.  The book is determined about a month in advance of the meeting. If you like reading a variety of Fantasy books, and are in the Coquitlam area, we'd be happy to have you join us!

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 …

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.

We are a welcoming religious community that honours and includes a range of beliefs. We respect the insights that have been expressed within all the great religions and philosophies of the world. We guard the right of the human mind to follow the light of reason. We meet Sundays from mid-September to Mid-June. Services focus on issues of everyday spirituality and ethical living as well as broad-based religious and social justice concerns. Our children’s program promotes social justice, open-min …

Vancouver Counselling Psychology Reading Club is an enlightening, safe, professional, and fun place for experienced and novice counsellors and psychotherapists in Vancouver. At the Counselling Psychology Book Club, we are researching new titles from authors writing about counselling and psychotherapy theories as well as practices. We hope that the books we read will offer a fresh perspective on the way we think, live, and practice. Being a competent counselling and psychotherapy practitioner tak …

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!

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 …

I'm looking for a small, committed group to talk about a challenging work at a slow pace -- talking about a fairly small number of pages per session. If you're in a hurry to get through a life-list of books, I wish you well in another group. But if you like savouring the details of language and enjoy deep discussion of ideas, with a great piece of writing as the starting point and focus, you might find a home here. We will be reading: 1. A few essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson (TBA), then... 2. Wal …

Looking for new reading ideas? Have favorites to share? The Guildford Book Chat is a drop-in book club that gives you a chance to share the books you are passionate about. You will also have the chance to get new reading ideas from other book lovers. Open to all ages and genres, bring what you are reading or a book you have loved and join us for coffee, treats and a casual chat. Second Tuesday of every month, 7-8pm at the Guildford Branch of Surrey Libraries. 15105 - 105th Avenue Surrey, BC Chec …

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 …

A dynamic book club that meets monthly to discuss uplifting novels

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 …

I refuse to believe that I'm the only 50-something lesbian who likes a good discussion of women's music, art, and literature, current events, and political issues from a lesbian and a feminist perspective. If you're hungry for lively discussions, if you're eager to have vigorous debate on such topics as women-only space, lesbian invisibility, post-modernist and queer theory (and how it impacts lesbian lives) - then this group is for you. The group is open for lesbians of all ages, with a special …

This is a group for anyone interested in reading books about language, linguistics, and translation. We are meeting once a month to discuss the featured monthly book. Each meeting brings together a diverse group of language professionals and non-professionals — including translators, interpreters, linguists, terminologists, researchers, and students — for a fun, enriching discussion on books related to language and translation. The club will provide an opportunity to engage in learning across di …

Join us for a night away from the kids to discuss something other than children. Escape with books that will get you to think but aren't so difficult you have to read when you're exhausted at 9:30 at night. Pick it up during soccer practice, while your waiting for the bell to ring and when your stirring soup in the kitchen! We meet once a month so you have plenty of time to finish the book. The best part...wine and dessert! Did I say wine?!

Once every two weeks for couple hours at a coffeehouse, and after a brief introduction, each member will share with the group 3 things that went will in their lives during the past day or week or even before. It can be as simple as "It was sunny today" or "my kid hugged me in the morning" or it can be a life changing positive experience. Everything that "went well" is welcome to be shared. We will also share good news in politics or the economy or the environment. Sometimes we will practice Acti …

This MeetUp is for an existing bookclub of women interested in getting together on a monthly basis to discuss books and life. Books read so far....The Help by Kathryn Stockett, Loving Frank by Nancy Horan, Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry, Too Close to the Falls, Shanghai Girls by Lisa See, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hasseini, My Life in France by Julia Child, The Tipping Point, The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt, Suddenly.

Welcome to the Vancouver Sci Fi and Paranormal Club where we get together to talk science fiction, the paranormal, witchcraft, magick, and more as well as to make some new friends.  We are a group of truth seekers who love sci fi and paranormal because the genres allow us to search for answers into the meaning of existence and who we are. Talking about the sci fi we enjoy and why believe in sci fi, ghosts, ufos, witchcraft, mysticism.  It is also about great conversations and making some new fri …

Calling all geeky ladies! This is a group for women who love comics, sci-fi & fantasy books or movies, video games & technology. I've found that there are similar groups in Vancouver but not much in the Fraser Valley! Whether you'd like to join in on a sci-fi & fantasy novel book club, play board/card/video games together, attend comic cons, watch movies or just go out for drinks with other women who appreciate geek culture, this is the group for you! It features a wide range of events, relies o …

This is a Meetup for people interested in the arts, especially Bookbinding, Book Arts, Altered Books, Collage, Assemblage Art, Community/Mail Art, Artist Trading Cards, Paper Crafts, Art Journaling, Mixed Media Art, Photo Workshops, Printmaking, Rubber Stamping, Poetry, Creative Writing, Typography. We are printmakers, photographers, graphic designers and paper crafters brought together by our passion for bookbinding. We find books the ultimate medium for presenting our work. With book making, y …

Ever start an inspiring motivational book only to find you never finish it or follow through on what you learned? Ever write out your New Year's resolutions, only to give up before January 31st? This group is for people who appreciate the great inspirational books beginning with the classic "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill and perhaps moving on from there to "Success Principles" by Jack Canfield? These books engage the reader to write out their own goals, their perceived obstacles and prov …

Inspired by Barbara Sher's book, "Refuse to Chose", I created this meetup for fellow scanners like myself. We are people who think the world is a playground, full of interesting and exciting opportunities and we are not people whose interests or experiences can be easily fit into a certain box or speciality: .we are SCANNERS!