The Purpose of the Group "It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not." Author Unknown. In short, the purpose of this group is to help you break free from what holds you back (procrastination, perfectionism, self-doubt and fear) so you can achieve your career dreams. The group will provide thought-provoking and interactive workshops designed to help you set and achieve goals in various areas of your life. “Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and …

Parents, Imagine your teen being in a well-lit room full of aspiring writers, where everyone is talking excitedly and laughing. Some people are reading their stories out loud; others are asking for feedback on their blog posts and college essays. Everyone is working on a special piece for the Annual Teen Writers Anthology. The energy is contagious. Is your teen curious about joining a group of Teen Writers who share their passion for writing? As a parent, would you like to encourage their writin …

Hello everyone and welcome! I am so happy to be the new organizer for the "Fun Spiritual Singles" group in San Jose.  Helene, the previous organizer (who is also my dear friend, counselor, and teacher) has stepped down and has asked me to carry the torch for this group.  I am honored (and excited) to take this on! Many thanks for all of her years of service here! The intention of this group is well aligned with the many singles events and activities that I currently host so I think this is a ver …

“ Live where you want, but Invest where it makes sense”. Join us each month to learn and share your experiences with new and experienced investors.  Join us on our Fieldtrips as well!  Contra Costa County has proven to provide many of the best investment opportunities in the Bay Area, as well as the entire State. Why go out of state when the best deals are right here in your own backyard? Home values have plummeted for 5 years now in much of the Bay Area. However, values have stabilized and are …

Are you New to the Network Marketing or MLM business, or just wondering if Network Marketing is the right move for you? Do you need the keys to help you find a great company or business? Then come with your questions and we promise you will get answers! We will reveal some valuable, valuable secrets about Network Marketing. It is an awesome feeling to assist others to achieve their dream, and help them become leaders and create additional income from home. Network Marketing/ MLM is a wond …

Silicon Valley Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics The group will start as a mashup or compendium of other events and groups in the area that relate to the above broad topic area. The meetups will spotlight groups and series which you can subscribe to individually. Suggestions for getting together before or after events to discuss the topic of the day are encouraged. Meetups might also include discussion of books or on-line lectures. SVSTEM is centered around Silicon Valley in the S …

Overwhelmed! How To Turn Your child with Special Needs Into A Great Gift Who this event is for, is for loving Bay Area Parents of special needs kids. Perhaps its Autism, Down syndrome, MS, adhd, md or cerebral palsy to name a few... Parents think that when you have a child with special needs that your life is over. I know I did! But really it’s an opportunity for a new awakening. My name is Baruch Vargas and I have a child who is 10 years old who has Down syndrome. Have you ever felt alone …

Purpose: This group is open to professionals who help manage other people's money (lawyers, cpa's, financial planners, financial advisers). I don't want this to be just another weekly referral group at some restaurant in town. It's ultimately a professional referral group of wealth management professionals networking on the golf course. We are open to sharing information and helping fellow members grow their practice. Goals: Open to all Bay Area professionals involved in Law (Estate law, P …

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 thoughtful, …

This is a co-ed non-traditional book club for all those in their 20s. Based on members' votes, we will choose one quirky/unique/mind-blowingly bizarre book to read each month (Warning: we will largely stay away from current bestsellers). At the end of each meeting, all Interrobangers will posit their arguments for next month's choice. The group as a whole will vote. Note: Voting criteria may include, but is not limited, to the following: most intriguing plot, cleverest argument, prettiest cove …

Antioxidants are in the news and showing up in products everywhere, but do you know why we need them and what they are capable of doing for our bodies? Researchers have made recent breakthroughs and launched the FIRST LASER IN THE WORLD THAT CAN MEASURE ANTIOXIDANTS!!  With a 90 second scan of the palm of your hand you will know your Body Defense Score.  The Scanner was featured on the Dr. Oz show in May 2011, and is sweeping the country.  Come for a FREE scan ($20 in Doctor's offices) and find …

CLINE was established to encourage and facilitate the scientific exploration of the intersection of computation, language, information, complexity, and intelligence as they are influenced by, and influence, the process of evolution. Of particular interest to this group is the development of self-evolving systems. The assumption is that apex systems evolve toward greater and greater complexity-handling capacity. Some call this "artificial intelligence," but we have trouble with the term as it: 1 …

**ALTHOUGH WE ARE CLOSED OFF AND ON TO NEW MEMBERS, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL IF YOU'D BE INTERESTED IN BEING NOTIFIED AS SOON WHEN WE OPEN UP IN THE FUTURE** Are you looking to join a Mom’s group that offers a little bit of everything? Do you have children that need to get out of the house and release energy while being social with other kids? Do YOU have to get out of the house and release energy while being social with other adults? Well then, this is the group for you! We are a group of Moms th …

I started this group to create a connection for young moms in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have young child(ren) and you want more ties in your life to people who relate to your story then this is for you. My aim for this group is for young moms and their children to be able to come together and just hang out, have play dates & some mom's nights out. I want to bring together all of us young mamas who share the common cause of raising our kids the best way we can while still being young spu …

This is a group for thirty-something women who are looking to share the best time of there life with great girlfriends. Whether your married, single, divorced, with or without kids this group is for all the wonderful women looking to make lasting friendship. We are down to earth, totally laid back, drama-free, friendly and outgoing. If you can think it up we will do it. Something to do is wine tasting, going to museums, tea parties, dinner out, theatre, geocaching, comedy clubs, craft nights, go …

Welcome to Maum Meditation! The ultimate freedom is to have a completely clear and free mind. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences. There is no end to this addition. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the real world, the True world, by subtracting the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures. There is nothing more valuable than one's mind. It shapes the entire world that one knows. Through subtracti …

Join award winning UX designer Phil Dupré and team for a small, informal discussion at Maprehend about managing and collaborating on projects visually. Often times managing projects is too complex to depend on just words for communicating. We learn visually very easily so why can't we have a way to visually communicate easily? Especially when it comes to some of the most difficult things to manage? Like projects involving several complex facets with several complex people. Even if you’re sitting …

This is the sister group to the main Silicon Valley Lighten Up Meditation Meetup. This private group is for regulars who have been to at least one Intro to Meditation class and are now attending weekly group meditations on a consistent basis. (You don't have to come every single week but we do want to see you more often than not.) Membership in this Mini-Meetup is by invitation only. If you're interested in learning how to meditate, we'd love to have you at an Intro class!  Check out our public …

Business is ever-evolving, especially with global business expansion in Asia and the advent of social media bringing innovative ideas faster and more interactively. The next big idea can come from anyone and everywhere, and with the right thinking and right people, taking a big idea to the business level can lead to rewarding success. The SV Global Innovators Meetup group is a community of like-minded entrepreneurs, business professionals, professors, writers, social media junkies, inventors and …

I think joining a group can help with individual accountability, productivity and support. Are you a writer, an entrepreneur, a designer? What do you like/need to do on your laptop? Myself, I'm a blogger. I'm looking to form a group that can meet-up with their laptops in tow, have lunch or a snack, and get some work done as well. I'm a casual, low-stress, no drama kinda person, but I am asking that if you join this group, you understand my intention for forming it and some ground rules (that I h …

You are a Rock Star at your everyday life. You can be a busy mom, executive, artist or an entrepreneur, and be great at what you do, yet struggle with organization, focus, time management and/or clutter. If you’re ready to make some small shifts to create life on your terms, this is the group for you. We have some rock solid new habits and strategies to take your life and business to the next level. You’ll save time by connecting the habits you want, to the Rock Star success you know you are cap …