For those who feel they are open-minded/hearted, love learning, growth, challenge, evolution, love sharing unique perspectives and love to explore anything and everything off the beaten path... there are plenty of us out there and we need our own meetup ~!~ Those who are either interested in, work in, or appreciate creative arts or alternative healthy lifestyles, don't often have the average budget for big ticket events, have limited transportation, and are NOT normally interested in the average mainstream hollywood films, top40 music, conventional or predictable themes that other groups offer for 35+ singles. * In this meetup, we'll explore some of the most creative, inspiring, fun, unique, outdoor and indoor (all season), cultural, health conscious, thought challenging, special interest activities and festive social gatherings available  * *** Here are a few examples of events that we may be sharing : * Art Exhibits in galleries and museums (followed by group discussion) * LIVE music jams with unique instruments (ie., didgeridoo lessons/demos & much more) * Unique dance workshops * Shows, festivals and concerts (away from the excessive crowds) with gatherings afterwards * * Inspiring and educational documentary film nights in winter season (more intimate settings outside the theatre) * *  sauna & other restorative therapies * Outdoor picnics featuring healthier alternatives * Outdoor activities (ie., canoeing, rafting, hiking, tree-top trekking (aerial obstacle courses), biking, volleyball, horse-back riding,  etc. * Healing workshops (including Ayurveda, Shamanism, Massage (all types), Tai Chi, Yoga (all levels), Qi Gong, Art Therapy, Reiki, meditation & much more) * Cooking Lessons (multi-ethnic, fusion & nutritional varieties et al) * Environmental sustainability workshops * Board game nights (winter season) * Gardening & Horticulture classes (spring & summer) * Ecological expeditions discovering medicial plants * Ambient chill-out nights (outside the extreme volume of clubs) where it's possible to relax and chat ~ This meetup was just re-started august 12 2011. * With a larger group, we may do so much more, so please be kind enough to post your comments/feedback after each meetup, and please help spread the word to your single friends *  Thank you so much for joining us !!! ~ *** P.S... * <b>Any meetups with LESS than 5 yes RSVPs will either be postponed or canceled (anytime between 24 and 48 hrs prior). </b> * The purpose of this meetup is to meet new like-minded people and make new friends. No pressure if you're not looking for a mate. Timing IS everything ~:) * There is no age restriction on this meetup, but consideration and kindness is much appreciated here as well as all of LIFE in general. So if you'd like to meet people over 35, and you're not, you are still welcome to join ~:) *** a small SERVICE FEE between  $2.00-3.00 per person/per meetup *** will be charged to help pay for this space, to support the organizer(s), as well as cover any additional expenses ~ * If the meetup requires admission, rental fees, tickets or deposits for reservation, they will be specified in each meetup. *  Paypal will be used for any meetup RSVP  that requires deposit,  thanks very much ~!~ *