A playgroup isn't much fun if the playmates don't read the same books, watch the same cartoons, or have the same "old-country" grandparents. Let's see who's around, meet a few times on a weekend, and go from there!

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**Our events are hosted in San Jose (by Valley Fair), Santa Clara & Mountain View area, let us know if there are other location where it can accommodate large group of crafty ladies!! ** Meet other local Card Makers, rubber stampers and crafters. Making your own greeting cards is fun and easy, especially when you do it with a fun group of people. Gather, make cards, learn new techniques, try new projects, and have fun! Make new friends and have a good time with old friends. Whether you have be …

This group is an extension of a blog and business I started last year upcycling and freecycling clothing and fabric into new usable items. The purpose of this group is to find likeminded talented sewers and crafters to grow the business. If you have a passion for the environment, love for designing & sewing or crafting that you have been dreaming of turning into something more; this might just be the group for you.

This meetup offers two meetup activities, each of which I enjoy greatly and look forward to sharing time outdoors with others who come to these meetup events. The first is organizing these non-competitive social triathlons described below. A second activity is organizing longer trail runs in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Social Triathlons! After doing a few competitive triathlons myself, a friend gave me the idea to create my own friends based, non competitive, "social" triathlon events. Unlike r …

We all want to shine...and together, we can. Welcome to Firefly Willows, a community dedicated to helping each of us find our Inner Light. Want to learn how to read a crystal ball? How about learn how to cook healthy food that tastes great? Enjoy a fantastic guided meditation? How about small-group yoga where you really learn? Do you dream of discovering your power animal? How about understanding the fundamental connection between your mind, your body, and your spirit? Do you love to talk …

Meet with other local Widows, Widowers. At present we have 280 members. Generally our meeting has about 80-100 attending. Gather for social and support activities. The Mid-Peninsula Widows & Widowers Association was formed in 1976 to provide support for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse. We offer: Emotional support, New Friendships and Social Activities. Every Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. at Los Altos Lutheran Church, 460 S. El Monte (at Cuesta), Los Altos. Phone: 40 …

Calling all bookanistas! Welcome to The Page Turners of Silicon Valley. This is a book club for mature women who enjoy a variety of books, lively discussion and convivial company in a pleasant setting. It is a chance to meet new people and make new friends.

Welcome to Bay Area Attached Families! Our community is focused on attachment parenting, gentle discipline and natural family living. This group's goals are to: come together and support one another in a community of like-minded families provide a community of knowledgeable, resourceful people to help one another learn and grow enable our kids to play with other children who are being raised in a gentle/attached environment enjoy time with other parents who have an interest in thou …

I started this group to bring together folks that love to create. The group is a place to learn about mosaics, create mosaics, and have a community to work alongside. This meetup is held in my indoor-outdoor studio space under a grove of palm trees. I have lots of supplies left over from projects and collected, but never used. Just come as you are and start to create a lasting piece of art! It is really fun to see a pile of broken pieces come together into a unique piece of art!

What is your BIG dream? Is there anything you want to do but you are too afraid to try? 2012 IS THE YEAR TO CHANGE ALL THAT! Failure Club is a group of people supporting each other in pursuit of their life dreams. I'd like to say that as a group, we are a "brave lot" but the truth is we are just willing to take small steps to move beyond the status quo of our lives in pursuit of something greater, something really important to us, something that matters. The group is based on the Failure …

Achieve harmony and balance, enjoy deep relaxation, and enhance the body's ability to heal. Reiki, a hands-on healing energy technique, is easy to practice and accessible to everyone. Join us on Monday nights and re-charge yourself at the end of the day. We also started a free community meditation program at the YMCA in Mountain View. We meet every other Friday, 5:3-6:30pm, and you're invited to relax at the end of your work week and a moment before the weekend begins! :)

Are You Ready To Take Your Business To The Next Level? To take your business to the next level and to be your very best, you will have to change your habits, overcome your fears and develop great discipline. Whether you want to grow your business, take control of your business and your life, increase sales, or create sustainable growth, you've found the right Business Owner's Meet-Up Group! Join us in different California locations each and every month where you meet with other like-minded busin …

I'm a naturopathic doctor in Sunnyvale and many people I meet are curious about the basics of good health. Please join me for a walk and a chance to ask questions about natural health from a naturopathic primary care doctor, and we'll get some exercise too! About the Doc Dr. Jennifer Potter, ND earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. She provides her patients with tools for optimum health utilizing a wide range of therapeutic approaches …