My name is Marie Smith, Founder and CEO of "Trusting YourSelf". I'm a mother of an adult son whom has been out of the home for the last five years. Also, I am one of 9 co-authors for a parenting book named "Guardians of the Vision – Parenting for the Birthright of Potential" Anita Allen, Louise LeBrun. My goal for this Meet-Up is to provide a safe place for other Women"Empty Nest'ers" to share and learn from experiences, from all of us, about this transition time. Are you experiencing t …

This is a group dedicated to education, exchange of referrals and other suggestions from group members. The meetings will center around the Gloucester City Center with the venues within a few minutes of that location. The meetup is not exclusive. Professionals in related or different fields are welcome to join, present their practices and make suggestions to the meetup.

Vous est-il déjà arrivé de mettre votre vie sur "pause" durant un instant et de réaliser:"Je suis en vie"? Ce groupe est dédié aux gens qui veulent plus que "dodo-auto-boulot" dans la vie. Avec notre vie moderne surchargée et si rapide, nous vivons parfois sur le pilote automatique. Nous mangeons souvent inconsciemment, nous suivons parfois le troupeau, nous faisons plus confiance à un scientifique à la télé qu'à …

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Guitar Ottawa Acoustic Lovers (GOAL) is designed for individuals who share an interest in playing guitar. This includes any style of acoustic instrument (guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, ukelele, bass, etc...) and a basic fundamental knowledge of chords (A, C, D, E, G, etc ). Our objective is to create an environment where people can jam in a relaxed way. Participants have varied skill levels and we typically play a mix of music that allows less skilled people to play along. Playin …

As a Certified Health Coach, passionate about Mother and Child health, been there myself, I am committed to supporting MomBees in learning about healthy foods, active lifestyles and creating a vibrant community to be supportive of each other because "It takes a village a grow a child" I counsel groups of prenatal women in partnering and supporting their lively communities. They guide each other using knowledge about healthy foods and active lifestyle choices. This group is good for pregnant moms …

Welcome to the Ottawa-Gatineau Running and Outdoor Fitness Meet-Up group! Ottawa Gatineau area is a wonderful place to live for those who love the great outdoors. Vast green spaces and extensive trail networks make the capital city a particularly favourable spot to outdoor enthusiasts. But for those new to the area or new to outdoor fitness, attempting to find one's place within a seemingly endless array of opportunity can prove a daunting undertaking. …

ADVAITA is an eclectic group of friends interested in meditation, yoga, enlightenment, self realization, non duality teachings (Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism). Francis Lucille, a long time friend and student of Jean Klein, is a spiritual teacher of the Advaita Vedanta tradition. There are 7 week long retreats every year and meetings every week at his home in Temecula, California. There are also retreats in Tampa (Florida), Paris (France), Barcelona (Spain), Munich (Germany) and …

As a parent, I found that using baby carriers, like MTs, wraps, ring slings, pods and so forth, really made me feel stronger. Carriers enabled me to hold my children whenever they needed comfort while keeping the freedom and manoeuvrability necessary for everyday life. Carriers are NOT just for infants & babies. I have started this group to bring parents together who are interested in learning about carriers, sharing their carrier experiences or getting together with a group of like-minded par …

Want to find language exchange partners? Come and join us! Planning a trip to Japan? Come find out where to go! Our group is all about making new friends and having fun while learning about the Japanese and Canadian cultures and languages. Don't forget to look us up on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/OttawaJapaneseMeetup/

Check out Ottawa Cultural-Social if you're relatively new to Ottawa-Gatineau and interested in exploring the local arts & entertainment, cultural and multicultural scene while meeting friendly people. Events include: live theatre; movies (international, independent or mainstream); art gallery crawls; multicultural festivals; museum visits; comedy shows and poetry slams; lectures and presentations; live music of all types; members' poetry nights, book nights, and discussion nights; other cultur …

¿Te gusta hablar español? Nuestro grupo de Meetup se encuentra varias veces al mes para hablar español en un ambiente amistoso y relajado. Join us for a couple of hours of friendship and conversation - only in Spanish. Por favor, consulta la página "Pages". ¡Hasta pronto!

Come on out and meet new people over food and drinks! We explore the many restaurants in the Ottawa/Gatineau area: from hot-spots to holes-in-the-wall; from casual dining to fine dining; ethnic as well as North American. We also check out local events that include food and drink, such as ethnic cultural festivals, foodie events, and food-and-wine shows. But, most importantly of all, the idea of this group is to have fun, share some great dining experiences, and meet some new friends. The …

Are you intrigued by the history, literature, legends, mythologies, culture, art and music of the Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance worlds? Are you interested in attending medieval and Renaissance festivals? Are you interested in medieval-inspired or fantasy movies? If so, this new group is for you! Some preliminary ideas for group events: Attending medieval, Renaissance and Celtic festivals; Casual group discussions centered on various themes and subjects (requiring on …

Melomania: A singular passion for music that is beyond all reason. From the French melomanie, from the Latin melos, song + -mania, frenzy. Melomania is both a creative outlet and a way to share one's obsessive love of recorded music with other melomaniacs! Once every 4 weeks, group members will meet to exchange mix CDs (that they'll have made especially for the occasion) and to chat about music with other members. The location will always be affordable, or will have options for low-income memb …

Welcome to the Group and Thank You for Joining! :) Please introduce yourself upon joining. Ottawa Parents and Children is a group of parents (expecting, new and experienced), united in providing support and friendship to each other. We offer the opportunity to attend social meetups and connect with parents living in your own community. You can also post questions and discuss topic of interest on our message board. As parents, we can always use new friends in our lives, especially on the rollerc …