Come join other jazz musicians to play standards and learn from each other in a fully collaborative environment. With this group I aim to expand our knowledge and craftmanship of the great art form we call Jazz. If you like to listen to jazz, you are also welcome to watch the jam sessions, even if you don't play an instrument. Gigging opportunities have opened up for players in the meetup group as well. The mainstay of the group are the regular Jam sessions which are held once a month. Educat …

This group is for young first time Moms from ages 25-35 with babies born between September 2011-June 2012. We are looking to meet other fun and hip first time Moms who live in West LA/ South Bay to create new lasting friendships! Our group is about building a tight community of like minded first time moms to share advice, tips and most importantly laughter. We invite you to join us for lunches/dinners, shopping, farmer's markets, mom's nights, birthdays, exercise, park visits, play dates and any …

This group is for gay and lesbian parents and families who want to get together for playdates on the Westside.

IMPROVE SKILLS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING! Fear of speaking in public ranks higher than fear of dying. Mark Twain said "There are two kinds of speakers – those that are nervous and those that are liars"! Conquer the presentation jitters by joining Toastmasters, a non-profit group helping millions since it was founded in 1924. We meet every Wednesday: 11am - 12pm. Visitors are always welcome! Where: Pregerson Technical Facility, 12000 Vista del Mar, Conf. Room 230a, Playa del Rey, CA 90293. Di …

THERE'S ALWAYS A GAME every Saturday even if you see only 1 RSVP on the list. There are "offline regular players" who are not part of this online meetup group. Usually, we are at least 5 on 5. Sometimes, it can go up to 15 on 15! Please RSVP in advance so that we have an idea of how many players we'll have on the pitch. (We can add about 4 to 8 "offline regular players" to the RSVP list.) A $1 donation to the group would be appreciated at the pickup location. This is not a mandatory fee. The …

The Tasty Book Club pairs good books with good food. We read a variety of genres: silly books, smart books, memoirs, literary fiction and, yes, we even once read a book about werewolves. We pair the book with food or countries that appear in the book. If a book takes place in Greece, we eat Greek food. If we read a book that takes place in the American South, we go for BBQ. And so on. We aim for diversity among our book choices. Everyone is welcome to suggest books, but preference is given to b …

Open to new and expecting moms and all women who want to feel the joy and power in their female body. In this class, you will experience: Inspirational yoga for the Female Body Open the hips, release tension in the back A vacation from stress and worry A release of stagnation and the feeling of being from within

The Urantia Book reading and discussion group is open to new as well as experienced readers. We are currently studying the Urantia papers about history of our planet, intermingling our reading with discussion, questions, and commentary.

Please also see our main website: http://www.singleskiclub.org/ & visit our 'files' section to see our latest monthly newsletter. We are a Ski Club based in the Culver City / Marina Del Rey area of Los Angeles, California. Though new to meetup.com, we have over 100+ members from the Marina Del Rey, San Fernando Valley and greater LA area. Our members ski as many days as is humanly possible, to enjoy the heck out of the snow. In the winter, the Single Ski Club weekend bus trips to Mammoth Mount …

We are accidental enthusiasts of two-(and three)-wheeled motorized conveyances. We prefer a more staid enjoyment of our vehicles, when compared with our crotch rocket and Harley-Davidson brothers. Our love of motorcycles does not define us, but it is a passion. We are regular folk, who just happen to love to ride. The world has room for all types of motorcyclists, the purpose of this group is to give the under-represented "accidental" motorcyclists a group for rides, advice, etc. If …

WHAT IS ZY QIGONG? ZY Qigong is an ancient Chinese art of healing and spiritual development, steeped in Shamanic, Taoist, and Buddhist traditions. This meditation-based energy practice combines gentle movement, breath, and mindful awareness to activate, store and focus energy. It teaches us to stimulate creativity, develop intuition, and understand our place in and connection to the Universe. At higher levels, it teaches a method of dialogue with the information and energy of the surrounding …

Get Your Sexy Back! Believe me ladies, here me when I say If you're a mom… YOUR LIFE HAS JUST BEGUN! Whatever happened to that vivacious girl you used to know? Don't worry ~ she's still there. Moms… We will show you how to · Lose Weight · Feel Healthy, Vibrant, Energetic, and Playful. · Keep up with the demands of motherhood and have fun doing it. · Be a kid again · Feel Energized This is fitness …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you?ll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

Meet other local cyclists for weekend rides, training tips, etc.! All level cyclists will enjoy our rides along the bike path and other parts of Los Angeles. We turn beginners in to cyclists, one ride at a time. We ride EVERY Sunday. Members are welcome to post their own rides. Once a month we feature a WELCOME TO CYCLING RIDE (advanced riders bring your fat tire bike!) and no rider is left behind! We have disabled the ability to choose "maybe" as an RSVP option, however, you can always show u …

New and experienced readers of "The Urantia Book" are welcome, as well as people who are curious as to what the book, sometimes called the "Alien Bible" is all about.