This group is for people who are seeking to establish deep spiritual friendships both with others, and with themselves. We will commit to co-creating an atmosphere that offers deep listening, unwavering compassion -- and potentially life-altering challenge to the status quo. This ongoing group will explore and practice ways to 1) Access our deepest wisdom, and 2) More completely integrate and embody that wisdom in all aspects of our lives. In this process, we’ll draw respectfully from many s …

Writing offers a way for people to connect to deeper, wiser aspects of ourselves – a way for us to find out, as the poet Audre Lorde said, “what we didn’t know we knew.” Almost every writer has experienced mysterious moments when the words that flow from our pens, or from our fingers on a keyboard, seem as if they come from someplace else – a place beyond our small human selves. Sometimes, when we let it happen, it’s as if the words become a little boat, a raft on which we can sail in a larger s …

We are a group of mothers, daughters, healers and artists who treasure wellness as the most precious gift and believe that healing comes from many different places: from the sun, rain, wind; from beauty and love; from art and poetry; from plants and kind hands; from knowledge and intuition; from indigenous culture and scientific minds; we are beautiful women who gather to share, to learn, to rest and to inspire.

THE BEST OF THE BAY AREA BANDS NETWORK SAN JOSE PRESENTS! "YOUR BAND'S NAME HERE" Please see the section under the "Discussions Tab" to find out how you can "Self Promote" your band on this website. My other music websites are very successful, as this can only benefit your music or your band in every way. Looking for a musician? Looking to announce a CD release party? Looking for a talented singer? Looking to join a band? Just love music and want to attend great music events? Here is where you c …

New in town? Miss your fun group of friends from college? Finding it hard to meet real people in Silicon Valley? You’re not alone! JGC is just for you. Come hang out with other soon-to-be or recent grads who are all about having a good time. We’re all in our 20s and share the same interests as you. Our activities include many kinds of social and charitable events and you'll enjoy them tremendously – check out comments and pictures from past events. Our wide range of social events include bar c …

Shut Up and Write! Meetup is a venue for writers to work in the company of other writers on a regular basis. Writing, whether approached as a profession or as an avocation, is an isolating activity. We provide this forum, writing resources and meeting times as a method of developing a community of creative people. We welcome people who are serious about ‘writing down the bones’ and are looking for the companionship of other writers. Meetup Format Making the time to write one hour per week is an …

As of September 22, 2012, this meetup group is on hold. Feel free to contact me regarding further meetings or activities. A group of writers seriously interested in creating, refining and publishing fiction, non-fiction, poetry, lyrics, screenplays, etc. Meeting biweekly for mutual support, critique and developing their writing/editing skills. Each member who RSVPs and whose membership dues are current gets an allotted time for reading and critique at each meeting. Please, when you join, do not …

The Liminal Art Salon meetup group is a forum for incubating authentic expression. Its purpose is to guide, stimulate and inspire artists and seekers to renew the spirit and power of true, authentic creative expression. Liminal literally means "threshold". To create from a liminal state is to cross the threshold between everyday reality and the invisible realms of supra rational consciousness. We aim to generate, brainstorm and cultivate ideas, imaginings, creations, events and collaborations. O …

In this group Robert Quintana Hopkins, author of "Glass Closet: Poems and Essays," teaches how writing can be used as a therapeutic tool to recover from pain and trauma and as a tool for personal growth. These highly experiential meetings include interactive writing exercises and opportunities to share as participants witness each other's healing and allow their own healing to be witnessed in a safe and supportive community. • All levels of writing experience welcomed. • Participation is encoura …

Depending on how the group shapes up, meetings might include: Short writing exercises Workshopping/Feedback on drafts Deciding on prompts for next meeting General time to work on personal projects We'll aim to meet at least twice a month to start.

Open Poetry Reading: Read your own, or someone else's, poetry, listen, discuss.

Pleasanton Poetry League offers a supportive and guiding hand in opening doors to Creativity through Poetry. There will be Weekly Challenges and at times Awards will be given. Workshops and Publishing opportunities will also be available. This is a New Group with an Experienced Group Leader. The Best Award without a doubt, is the growth you see in yourself and in the eyes of those around you who take note of these changes. All those interested in Poetry through Writing, Reading, Listening and Re …

Would you like some friendly company while exploring the Tri-Valley area Regional Parks, preserves, backcountry trails and roads? We welcome you to join and/or initiate outings from an hour to all day in this beautiful area. Let's explore by trail, bicycle, and kayak with other healthy/fit folks. Complementary interests such as wildlife watching, birding, botanizing, camping, nature poetry, and orienteering can be added to the mix. We can fuel our explorations with picnics, and/or relax afterwar …

We read and discuss spiritually enlightening poetry written by poets and mystics around the world, ancient to contemporary, regardless of the tradition, religion or culture. Occasionally, we will also participate in other spiritual literary events conducted around the bay area. We can apply to our own spiritual quest the invaluable insights that we learn from this process. Share your favorite spiritual poems and have awakening discussions with us. Spiritual prose and quotes are welcome as well. …

We are a group of mothers, daughters, healers and artists who treasure wellness as the most precious gift and believe that healing comes from many different places: from the sun, rain, wind; from beauty and love; from art and poetry; from plants and kind hands; from knowledge and intuition; from indigenous culture and scientific minds; we are beautiful women who gather to share, to learn, to rest and to inspire. please watch our video from the 2012 conference http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLHim …

You should join this group if you love and involve yourself with standup comedy.  An ideal member is someone who writes, produces, and performs comedy in the Bay Area, Southern California, and onward.  We are looking to network with other comics, producers, and writers.  Though we respect mime, poetry slam, puppet, and magic show art forms, this group is focused strictly on standup comedy only.  We love the Jeff Dunhams and Carrot tops, just not in our showrooms. Hello! We are a group of comedi …

Attention all enthusiastic International Singles and anyone who has a interest in meeting new friends from around the world. INTERNATIONAL Singles who are interested in affordable and fun activities in our scenic areas of the East Bay. I started this group to meet other singles  ( ages 30s and40s ) who may be looking forward to exploring outdoor activities, Napa wine train, day trips to old downtown Sacramento, beach activities, happy hour TGIF in EAST BAY, Music festivals, fundraisers, concerts …