Are you a Bay Area woman pre, mid or post divorce who is seeking a sense of community and belonging? You've come to the right meetup group! Susan Pease Gadoua, LCSW, is the founder and director of the Transition Institute of Marin. She has been holding divorce support groups and divorce information workshops for the past ten years throughout the SF Bay area. Author of two books, Contemplating Divorce, A Step-by-Step Guide to Deciding Whether to Stay or Go, and soon-to-be-released, Stronge …

We started this group seven years ago and have met continuously under the leadership of Luz Elena Castro, a Colombian photo Jpurnalist now living in Mill Valley and active in the West Marin area. She has lead photo workshops in which rural Spanish speakers document their lives and work on ranches and in restaurants, construction and landscaping in West Marin. Luz Elena is a vibrant and magnetic personality who brings to life the literature and culture of Spanish speaking countries. Our group mee …

WELCOME to EARTH WISDOM and THE MICHAEL TEACHINGS CHANNELING GROUP!Earth Wisdom and the Michael Teachings Open Channeling Group meets every other Wednesday in Penngrove for an alternating OPEN TOPIC format channeled meetup group, where any and all questions are welcome, and a TOPIC BASED format, which is chosen by the group members each month at the 1st OPEN TOPIC meetup of the month. Both newbies to The Michael Teachings and seasoned Michael students are equally welcomed and respected in this m …

Novel Lovers of Sonoma County, CA (formerly Novel Lovers of Sebastopol) is a book discussion group where we talk in depth about contemporary literary fiction. We choose a book a month and all agree to read it (I know that's not always a requirement for a book club!) and then we get together on a Sunday afternoon to discuss it. The specific Sunday varies from month to month, so check each individual meeting. Questions? Email Joan Price, organizer.

Sharing information about all things software test: - techniques & tools - experience reports - guest speakers - networking & job opportunities - Conference & Workshop news - book & course recommendations

Salut et bienvenue à Marin County French Conversation Group, le groupe meetup dédié à la conversation française dans et autour de Marin County. Le groupe a été fondé en Avril 2011 avec la conversation hebdomadaire en français tous les samedis matin à Champagne Bakery à Corte Madera. Nous avons depuis élargi pour inclure beaucoup plus d'activités telles que des happy hours, le cinéma français, pétanque, les clubs de lecture, des dîners, pot lucks, et beaucoup plus. Tous les niveaux de français so …

A group of Sonoma County food and literature lovers who gather to cook, drink discuss and live.

Ananda Seva is an international spiritual community dedicated to meditation, yoga and service to humanity. At our Ashram in Santa Rosa, Ca. ~ Ananda Kamalalaya ~ , Ananda Seva holds weekly group meditations, has kirtan & chanting evenings and offers individualized meditation instruction, as well as meditation and yoga classes. We also offer Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Therapy Training, have meditation & yoga retreats, yoga days and other trainings and events. Please call us if you are interested …

This group is for people who enjoy reading a book and then engaging in fun discussions about that book. It is also for those who are interested in being introduced to books they may not have read if not for the club. Although there are some great groups already established, after a long day of work I don't feel like driving over the GGB or fighting traffic heading North. Therefore this group will meet in Southern Marin-between Sausalito and Corte Madera. We currently meet in Mill Valley. We now …

For the get togethers we look forward to starting the day early with both a discussion about the month's book and a walk.  The discussion may be at a cafe or park immediately before or after the walk. This meeting is once a month for an early weekend morning walk around, for example, Spring Lake, in Santa Rosa.

Welcome to the PlumMomsClub of Marin powered by Stroller Strides the country's largest fitness program for new moms. The Plum moms clubs are open to all moms and there is no requirement to enroll in Stroller Strides exercise classes to participate, but if you would like to give it a try, Stroller Strides is a great way to exercise with your baby at your side. Moms get fit and babies have fun.If you are a mom with a stroller aged child then why not register for your first free class and see what …

This reading group will focus on the writings of G.I. Gurdjieff, Maurice Nicoll, Annie Lou Staveley, John Bennett, Jane Heap, and P.D. Ouspensky. We will explore the meanings, concepts and practices brought to us through their writings so we may utilize them in our lives. Contact: Dr. Russell Schreiber, 707-292-4454 or Email: dr.russellschreiber@gmail.com

The Geekery is a community collective providing opportunities for geeks to share similar interests and fulfill their socialization needs. We are up for anything in the realm of geekiness including (but not limited to): - Board Games/RPG's - Video/PC Games (including Rock Band) - Magic/Pokemon/TCG Games - Book Readings and Discussions - Cartoons/Anime - Nerf Battles - Crafting - SciFi/Fantasy movies/books/TV series These could be group activities or just topics for discussion. Feel free to post i …

A collective of residents in the general Gerstle Park area of San Rafael who are interested in connecting as a community through potlucks, gatherings, events in the Park (yoga, tai chi, meetups), share skills & resources (tools, books, garden beds, or the simple last minute egg you don't have on hand for a recipe). We are about creating a strong community and embracing all ages, genders, races, relationship statuses, faiths, beliefs and economic brackets. Let's celebrate our awesome community to …

Napa can be a wonderful place to live. It's weather is perfect to a fault (there are no seasons!), which means you can do just about anything you want that doesn't involve snow. Unfortunately, many activities in Napa do involve either fancy -and expensive- dining and/or alcohol. The purpose of this group is to allow those of us who are in the beginning stages of life --either new family, new career and/or new business-- to get out and socialize or be active without spending so much. This group i …

We gather together to socialize and discuss the world of ideas, especially: psychology, neuroscience, Zen Buddhism, eastern thought, philosophy, mythology, religion, anthropology, sociology, history, the arts and humanities. Most of our events are "pot luck lectures"—gatherings where we are all welcome to bring ideas from books, articles, media programs, and other sources we've come across that relate to the topic of the day. While the topics are decidedly "intellectual" we also socialize and pr …

We are and aspire to be a diverse group of readers who like to read and explore many facets through the lens of some thought provoking authors. All ages are welcome to join.

A safe and private place for parents, teachers and students of Ring Mountain Day School to organize and share interests & activities. Let's share some hikes, bike rides, sing-a-longs, book clubs, movie nights, tennis, swimming, kite flying... Maybe we can help each other with enabling technology for our kids... Whatever your interests, this is a great place to find others within our RMDS community to share them with.

Are you banging your head against the wall trying to learn Objective-C, Xcode, and the iOS? Ever thought: "If I could just ask someone about this topic I could learn it in 5 minutes instead of 5 hours?" Then this group is for you. We will meet regularly to discuss Iphone/Ipad development topics, to ask questions about coding, and to share ideas on resources for iOS learning such as classes, books, online aids, etc. We welcome both people just starting out learning, and those who are more advance …

Writing is a lonely task. Writers aren't often considered the "cool" kids. Marin Writing Geeks and Critiques is all about bringing our writing out into the light of day for fellow writers to read, review, critique, and support us as we follow our passion. We live in Marin County and while there are other established writing groups out there in SF and the East Bay, we believe in the idea of getting to know like-minded members of our local community. (Although EVERYONE is welcome, locals and non-l …

For 27 years we have run 8-week sessions four times annually for those experiencing loss from divorce, separation, or death of spouse. This non-religious workshop meets every Wed. 7:30-9:00 PM at 285 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. We start with 45 minute of topic presentation and then 45 minutes of small group for discussion and support. We are non-judgmental, so this is a safe place to talk about what is happening and our emotional responses. We listen to one another and share our own experiences, w …

The Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA) is a network of people in all aspects of the independent publishing industry. We are a non-profit educational organization linking writers with the services they need to publish and sell their work. Our meetings are an opportunity to gather information, exchange ideas, share successes and challenges, meet supportive professionals, and ask questions about the rapidly changing industry. Openness and enthusiasm have been the hallmark of the gr …

Every season, Copperfield's Books (your independent bookstore) hears from publishers about authors who are touring. We invite them to Sonoma and Napa counties to meet their fans (if they are known authors) and to discover their readers (if they are new authors). We host the authors in our stores or in other venues we especially like and think fit the book and author. We started this group to reach the readers who love meeting authors and are committed to literature, ideas, and reading. Most of t …

This is a group for open-minded, non-judgmental, spiritual people. Some of us are actively involved in a church, and some of us stopped going to church long ago. What we have in common is a yearning for the sacred and a commitment to tolerance, acceptance, justice, compassion, and faith without certainty. We'll get together regularly for good food and wine and lively conversation. We may decide to do a book study or a Bible study. We may want to discuss movies or social issues. Or we may just ge …

Do you like to eat? Do you like to stretch your mind? Then this group is for you! We will be reading a (mostly non-fiction) book each month that will challenge your heart, soul, and mind, and then get together once a month in my home to break bread and discuss where the book has led us. Did it make you mad? cry? laugh? Did it change your views on the subject? This book club is for people who like to learn about the cultures and world around them.

How does the book swap work? Bring a book of your choice that you are willing to give away. If you see a book you like, take it. Bring a few, take a few.. And feel free to grab a drink or two as well, and maybe a little something to nosh on. It's an informal and fun event. Hope to see you there.

Have you just written a book? Or, maybe you are working on your book right now. If you want to get it published you will have many hurdles to navigate, including making a decision about self publishing, editing, formatting, ISBN numbers, building a "sales platform" and more. This group will help, with informative events on all aspects of the publication process. If you want to be an author there has never been a better time as long as you are willing to put in the work. Come join others and lets …

This is a group for anyone interested in getting out of the house to enjoy life. Going for a walk, out for dinner, out for coffee, out dancing, to a theater, a live show, travel, etc. I started this group because I would like to meet other moms in my neighbohood who would like to socialize and meet new friends. I'm looking forward to start this new adventure.