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 …

What's that? You've never heard of BookCrossing? Get ready to have your mind blown! An free, online community of book lovers, BookCrossing (http://www.bookcrossing.com/home) is a website that lets you track your books' travels, be they across town or around the globe. Don't let that book gather dust on your shelf, SET IT FREE! This isn't your grandmother's bookclub. There are no rules, no limitations, just a passion for the written word. We gather at least twice a month (and for occasional s …

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!

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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!

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 …

Check us out at www.outsetters.org - we've existed for about 30 years. We exist mostly off the web. In ADDITION to members on Meetup, our 80 core members are singles & couples- mostly 55+, adventurous & active. Our events include skiing, snowshoeing, parties, games evenings, movie nights, book club & musical evenings, contra dancing, bowling, golf, etc. in the winter, and summer hiking and camping. We schedule 10-20 meetings a month for local events, & m'be 6 a year for trips, travel, & campin …

We are happy you found us! Simply by finding this group you are developing self awareness (well at least a little bit!). This Group is created so all people interested in personal growth can come together and be able to take their life and relationship to self and others  to next level. Every time you read something constructive or take some sort of positive action in your life you will increase your overall consciousness and become a wised, happier, and more appealing human being. Self explorat …

We are a group of Successful* Professionals whom share their success techniques. Our mission: To teach financial literacy. We hold monthly meetings in Burnaby, New West, Surrey and Richmond. Our techniques involve game playing (Cashflow 101™), seminars, guest speakers, and workshops. Since we will be offering our most valuable assets, our TIME. Membership to this group is restricted to those whom meet our criteria and who will attend the meetings that they RSVP YES to. Failing to attend a meetin …

`The arc of history is long, but it bends towards JUSTICE,' Martin Luther King Jr. Extraordinary defined as: Very unusual or remarkable. Unusually great. Synonyms uncommon - unusual - singular - remarkable - exceptional. This group is for EXTRAordinary Toastmasters Each of us can aspire and actualize becoming an EXTRAordinary toastmaster. Speaking, leading, acting and achieving at or near your peak potential is truly one of the most beautiful things in the world. We can speak, lead, achieve and …

Welcome to Bubble Tea around Vancouver group!! Welcome to Bubble Tea around Vancouver group!! If you like bubble tea and meetups, then come join us! This group has grown from just visiting different bubble tea places to doing any activities with bubble tea! So you will see many different activities that we do: golfing, archery, hiking, eating out, etc. But they all have bubble tea in hand. We welcome people of all ages. If you are new to Vancouver, this will be a good way to meet people. St …

Feeling that urge to get out and do something physical in the great outdoors that we are so fortunate to have on our doorstep? Do you have a really weird schedule, and can't always get out on weekends, but have free days in the week? Do you love hiking, scrambling, trail running, snowshoeing, skiing, kayaking, or even rollerblading? Do you prefer smaller groups? Then this group is for you! Our focus is on hiking and trail running, but anything physical and outdoorsy is good! And we have weekend …

Would you classify yourself as a geek or a nerd? Do you like science fiction and fantasy, movies and TV, comic books and board games, cosplay, and any of the other wonderfulness that the muggles might classify as weird? Are you looking to make new friends or re-connect with some old ones who share these similar interests? Do like watching movies and TV with like minded people.  How about crafting projects, knitting or crochet?  Would you like to have a Family style dinners where the conversation …

Hello ladies, I decided to start this group to find other positive and progressive pregnant women in Vancouver who would like to share ideas, activities and friendship during this time of transition in our lives. The purpose would be to enjoy each other's company, support and knowledge while we journey towards motherhood! The vibe of the group is positive, and will include women who take a healthy balance between motherhood and their own life, are forward thinking in their prenatal care, and are …

This Meetup was started by a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) to help HSPs in the Metro Vancouver area (and beyond if you’re willing to travel) to connect with one another. Although many of us are introverts, it is is important for HSPs to meet with one another to share friendship as well as the challenges and joys of our trait and to just generally socialize with others of our ‘tribe’ as we negotiate our lives in a non-HSP world. If you are reading this you probably have a good idea of what a High …

Our events happen each month at a cool venue in downtown Vancouver. The event is for entrepreneurs, consultants, small business owners, business leaders and other great people that you would be happy to network with and share referrals. We book great speakers who teach, inspire and motivate. They are high quality people who have a lot to share with the group. Successful. Leaders. As a member of this group you will have access to our monthly events to come and learn and meet great new people in y …

Welcome to Food Bloggers Meetup Group! Like us and follow us! Meet and socialize with like-minded foodies & bloggers while enjoying great food & company! Are you a foodie? Do you like food, like trying different cuisines and are always interested in other people's recommendations? Then welcome to the Vancouver Food Bloggers Meetup. You don't have to be a blogger or writer to join, ONLY A FEW of our members maintain their own blogs or contribute to review sites such as Yelp and Urban Spoon. Ch …

Welcome to *Heart of Gold Social Events Club* If you are single, social, positive, outgoing, likes to have fun, likes connecting and meeting new friends, enjoys trying new venues or wanting to expand your circle of friends.....THIS CLUB IS FOR YOU!!!! We are an amazing group of women and men who enjoys getting together and HAVING FUN!!! We are a friendly bunch and share plenty of laughs everywhere we go. This will be a comfortable environment where you can attend events and theme parties at som …

The Inside Edge Club is a registered  non-profit society providing social sports and recreation opportunities for its members and guests. This meetup group provides visibility to some of the activities Club members do. For most activities posted here, you do not need to be a paid up Club member, though there are benifits (i.e. preferred rates, ability to book at our Whistler Lodge, etc.). If you want more information about becoming a member, or just more information about the Club, please visit …

We’re a small writing group made up of commercial fiction writers working on novels for publication (either traditional or indie.) Our goal is to help each other progress towards publication through constructive critique, sharing of information and experience, and building a strong network. We can only fit a group of 5-6 novelists, each of whom submits a chapter (5000 words or less) each week to the group for feedback, critique, and support. We're structured this way because we think the it's th …

Uniting you and your higher self to achieve abundance in all areas of your life: Physical, Financial, Relational and Spiritual Learn what the Pure Essence is Fulfill Yourself with it Transform Your Life with Ease and Grace Choose a Livelier, Healthier Self Remove self-defeating patterns Unlock Your Creative Genius Eradicate persistent health issues Attract Wonderful Relationships into Your Life Energize Your Inner Power to Reach Your Goals Quickly Live in a state of Wholeness and Fulfillment Cre …

The Abraham-Hicks Meetup is for people who are fans of the work of Esther and Jerry Hicks, and/or members of the Abe online Forum. We get together to discuss the Teachings and how we apply them to experience deliberate creation in our lives!