What we’re about
Please join our Polyamory Meetup to meet other supporters of multi-partner relationships and families. Talk about open relationships, polyfidelity, polyamory, honesty, respect and alternate forms of commitment. Typical topics discussed are conflict resolution, communication, compersion, jealousy avoidance, how the lifestyle works, and what doesn't work, adding new partners,Science Fiction Entry into Polyamory, family structure, children, and many others. You do not need to identify as polyamorous to join us, all we ask is that you keep an open mind.
This meetup group is family friendly. We are not listed as an adult only group. Please note that the TOS for meetup does not allow nudity or sexual activity in your profile pictures. Please be sure messages sent to other members are friendly and appropriate, not sexual**. This is a SAFE space, do NOT use this medium to try and "pick up" anyone. Sexual messages are for people you have a relationship with and should be sent privately to them NOT on this Meet Up site.**
Because this is a family meetup, it is important to please keep your profile pictures pg-13, not only to comply with meetup's TOS, but also because there may be individuals who are under 18 looking at the site. Thank you for understanding.
If you would like to join this Meetup, Please fill out ALL THE PROFILE QUESTIONS - We screen members who wish to join.
We use these questions to make sure that those who join have at least read the information on the about us page (click here or on "pages" above) and are serious about wanting to know more about the lifestyle. The questions also serve to let the other members know what your "model" of a poly relationship would look like.Yes, this means your answers to the questions will be visible to the rest of the group. It is of benefit to both the group and to yourselves to answer these questions honestly.
Please check out our "ABOUT US" page (click here or on "pages" above). The links on there will give you an idea what Polyamory is all about (they are also posted below).
Anyone interested in attending is welcome! We ask for a donation at the meetup to help cover the expense of running them (meetup charges the organizers, not the members), but no one is ever turned away for an inability to contribute. We welcome all poly and poly friendly individuals, groups and families. We also encourage those who are curious about the lifestyle to attend our meetups. We generally have between 15 and 30 people who show up at our group meetups third Saturday of the month at a large home in the west San Fernando Valley-- Live the Dream (http://www.livethedream.org) It includes, themed discussions, pot luck lunch, socializing in clothing optional jacuzzi and various holiday evening events. IOrganized by Terry Brussel-Rogers. The other event is in Burbank at a restaurant--see events.
If you would like to organize an event, please let me know the specifics and I will add you as an event coordinator. Your suggestions for themed events and discussions are most welcome. Call 818-886-0069 to talk to Terry Brussel-Rogers
Please remember that this group is based on the premise of encouraging successful relationships of all kinds. To this end, open and honest communication, respect and tolerance of our individual beliefs and philosophies are of paramount importance. We may not always agree with one another, but we still need to respect each other. We are not here to change one another's beliefs, perceptions or expressions of those beliefs, we are here to support one another and possibly learn something in the process of getting to know one another. Along this vein, please note that we are not responsible for what others put on their profiles. If you see something you do not like, simply do not go to that profile. This is a public forum, and while we do our best to pre-screen members, always follow the rules of internet safety (click here) and screen people yourself. (http://psychcentral.com/online_dating/safety.html)
***MEMBERS*** Please RSVP every month. Even if you RSVP "NO", it allows me to see who is active on the board. I ***THANK YOU***
Here are some articles you might find of interest, especially if you are new to the world of Polyamory . Please note many articles are available on Live the Dream Articles Click here for Live the Dream Articles That is LiveTheDream.org. More are being added all the time. If you have one for our Newsletter, do e-mail it to terry_bg@msn.com,
Fifty Years of Polyamory in America: A Guided Tour of a Growing Movement by Glen W. Olson and Terry Brussel-Rogers
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<a></a>Benefits of Polyamory \
<a></a>Polyamory - What it is (Part 1) \
Polyamory - What it isn't (Part 2) \
Polyamory Language
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<a></a>Models Of Open Relationships - Excellent Article <br> <br> Polyamory and Children \
Raising Kids Poly - An Eye Opening Experience \
But What About The Children? \
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Dealing with Jealousy \
<a>A crazy little thing called.....Compersion</a> \
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Poly/Mono Relationship Dynamics \
Polyamory for the Monogamous \
My lover just told me he or she wants other lovers - Excellent Article <br> <a></a>Bridging the Divide \
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Cohabitation and Dating Safety \
<a></a> Questionaire for Cohabitation \
Tips for Online Dating Safety
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Poly Friendly Professionals \
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Never Do This: Poly Mistakes \
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If you know of any poly events in the LA area, please do not hesitate to leave a message on the boards, or contact one of the organizers.
Upcoming events
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Building a Faire Family/Intentional Community: Koroneburg+All Hallows Eve
LIVE THE DREAM, 8515 Penfield Ave, Winnetka, CA, USSaturday 10-18-25 Building a Faire Family/Intentional Community: Koroneburg 11 am to 4 pm followed by All Hallows Eve celebration at same home.
Location: 8515 Penfield Ave. Winnetka, Ca. 91306
For more information call 818-886-0069 or visit LiveTheDream.org
Join our Zoom meetings https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3175971626?pwd=Vl8d4Qk2FXlb80dmDS73AbvKSPPcr1.1&omn=82826845072
Meeting ID: 317 597 1626 Passcode: Heinlein
Live and on Zoom 11 am to 1 pm PDT. Live only after that.
1 pm Pot Luck lunch – bring something healthy and delicious to share.
2-4 pm Socialize in clothing optional Jacuzi
4 :00-5:45 pm Watch a Poly Movie playing in the living room, participate in sensitivity exercises for getting to know each other deeper, or exchange shoulder and neck massages as group decides. Jacuzzi also available
All Hallows Eve celebration follows at 6 pm
Twenty-Nine Years of Koroneourg Faire with Baron Henirich von Laufer Presented by the Baron Himself, Chuck Spitler
For 29 years Chuck Spitler has been the Baron. Played him as an actor? Maybe at first, but after a generation or two of children have grown up spending 6 weekend of summer with this Uncle by choice and are now bringing their children to see the Faire, be in jousts for the Baron’s entertainment, and just EXPERIENCE it the Baron in many ways is the Reality. This is not like Southern Renaissance Faire where the Queen is an actress taking a role. I have seen the owners of this Faire wisely taking council with the Baron on many things from promotion of it to the activities being offered there who should be in them. The buildings are real and stood all year round creating a feeling of traveling through Time to be there. In August of 2025, dark news came that the Faire was to be closed down and the Land taken away by the Riverside Parks and Recreation Department . Is there a way this Faire could be brought back to Life? Perhaps. Chuck is in the process of writing a book about Kroberg –its history and how to Build something like this wherever you are. That will keep it Alive for those who come after. The feeling of belonging and Community will strengthen the lives of all who Lived it whether as children growing up there or as adults showing those kids what Family by Choice can mean. Oompah for the Baron!
4:00-5:45 pm Watch a Poly Movie playing in the living room, participate in sensitivity exercises for getting to know each other better, or exchange shoulder and neck massages as group decides.
| EVENING EVENT: ALL HALLOWS EVE CELEBRATION & HALLOWEEN PARTY
POT LUCK DINNER 6 PM
Roast chicken, homemade chicken soup and hot apple cider provided by Live the Dream
Please bring a dish to share
If your last name begins with
A-F Salads
G-M Juices, fresh fruit, or vegetables dishes
N-S Meat, cheese, nuts, fish or other delicious protein dish
T-Z Desserts and treats.
7 pm All Hallows Eve Ritual led by High Priestess Lilith Bring something you want to let go of-a symbol or written note. It will be cleansed in the cauldron's flame.
This is the time in the year when the veil between our world and the spirit world is the thinnest, and we can concentrate on contacting our loved ones who have passed away, and make Magick happen in our lives!
8pm-11 pm Halloween Party, If you want to present anything perhaps relating to the costume (or body paint} you choose to wear, do let us know. We may have a showing of Rocky Horror picture show if the group desires.3 attendees
Past events
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