For people who struggle with SA and are highly motivated to do something about it. We have meetings at least once a month- Come rain or shine! * Join our Group * Tell us about yourself in your profile, post a couple of Photos * Communicate/interact with the group * Go to meetings * Build Friendships *Get out and start having fun * Conquer SA To view a short video from Tom: http://wms7.streamhoster.com/tomlpl/SA%20Videos/Meet%20To...

This group is a network of gaming events taking place all around Orange County, with the goal of getting people together to play board games face to face.  We're dedicated to the social interaction, intellectual stimulation, and just plain fun that comes out of unplugging from our busy lives, and sitting down with friends to play games that don't require electricity. There's a board gaming Renaissance happening; hundreds of board games are released every year -- many with innovative mechanics, …

If you are into playing the BLUES and you live in the OC/Inland Empire area, then this is the place to be! This group is all about getting musicians and music fans together in a non-rehearsed, individual (no bands) open forum, for friendship, camaraderie, and playing the BLUES. Our “MeetUp” is now three times a month. The response has been so incredible that we have expanded to venues in Lake Forest, Santa Ana and Huntington Beach, with more locations and events to come! We are a mixture of prof …

Come on out and enjoy the company of other local people.  Fun, Friends, Laughter, it doesn't get any better.

Welcome new members and visitors! Enjoy great networking with a diverse mix of people from the Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Inland Empire. Join our community of iOS application experts.  Benefit from meeting and sharing with others, including: 1. iOS Developers (coders, programmers, analysts, testers, etc.) 2. Graphics Designers (with or without experience in mobile apps) 3. UX Experts (User Experience experts mostly in the mobile apps) 4. Other Mobile (Non-iOS) Programmers (An …

Welcome to the Ex-East Coasters and Friends Meetup Group! You have found your East Coast Family! East Coasters tend to find each other and really enjoy hanging out together. It doesn't matter if you just moved here last year, or 25 years ago, we all agree, our hearts are still back east. We are quick to share our point of views, our attitude, our jokes, our favorite ethnic foods, our sport teams, the arts and literature, political interests, and travel interests. We seem to bond without effort, …

SoCal Rocks! From the mountains to the sea! From exotic locations to fine dining experiences! We will wine and dine you; together we are going to Rock! Everyone here is a friend, we just need to meet, go out and have FUN! Join us as we discover fun adventures together! We Rock! You Rock! Join us at SoCal ROCKS!

We're a ministry comprised of Christians from all over OC striving everyday to make God enough in our lives. We are devoted to worshipping God through bible study, serving the community, and great fellowship. We have several small groups in Orange County that meet up. Come check out our page for more details.

The journey of growing your business can not be walked alone. Network with other like minded entrepreneurs and challenge your potential. The Grassroots Network provides various networking opportunities primarily for women. Along with vendor events, business mixers throughout the year, monthly (women exclusive) "Roots to Fruits" network meetings are also offered all through out Southern California. SEE OUR CALENDAR and RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! SAN BERNARDINO & LOS ANGELES COUNTY www.Meetup.com/G …

Founded and operating since 1991, our organization promotes marksmanship through our monthly shooting matches, discussion meetings, and other events. Whatever your shooting interest may be, we invite you to join us as we practice, share, and discuss our favorite hobby. All beginners are welcome!

This group is designed to get our kids out of the house and playing in the fresh air, while us mom's meet new friends as well. (With lots of fun thrown in there) Most activies will be geared towards toddlers over a year up to 4 years but of course as also siblings are always welcome & we can also find activities for them as well! Activties will range from the zoo, sport activities (t-ball & soccer), kid museums, local events, arts & crafts, moms nights out, hiking, playgrounds, plus much more. W …

We are a local chapter of The MOMS Club® (Moms Offering Moms Support), which is a national, non-profit organization aimed at providing support for mothers who have chosen to stay at home and raise their children. You may become a member of MOMS Club of Irvine-Southeast if you live within the boundaries of the following Irvine communities: Oak Creek, Orange Tree, Quail Hill, Irvine Spectrum and Shady Canyon. In order to join this Meetup group, and to see our calendar of events, you must first bec …

If American diet trends continue, it is predicted that by the year 2015, 2 in every 5 adults will be obese. Hundreds of nutritional studies have demonstrated a strong and undeniable link between malnourishment and chronic illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes, Heart Disease, and Cancer. By providing our members with the opportunity to attend FREE nutrition lectures in addition to special diet cooking classes, healthy eating store tours, fitness assessments, a nutrition book club, and consultations w …

CLICK HERE TO DONATE: http://www.naturalist-for-you.org/donate.htm Your fun source for interpretive nature tours, including hiking, walking, wet 'n' wild, waterfalls, plant & wildlife identification, foraging, birding, photography, national forest access, boulder scrambling, exploring, backpacking, living history, outdoor music jams, & fitness.  Programs range from easy family-friendly through extremely challenging adult adventures. Day hikes through overnighters. Specializing in the 4 nation …

This meet-up was created in 2006 to provide an accessible forum for wing chun practitioners in Orange County to refine and improve their skills. The structure is very informal. Our regular participants are active Wing Chun Kung-fu practitioners and enthusiasts from a variety of lineages, who share a common trait: we do not welcome drama or unnecessary conflict. For the mature practitioner, differences in practice and theory are an opportunity for thoughtful analysis and understanding; not to be …

Our mission is to explore Orange County and beyond for happy hours, dining, dancing, fitness, live music, cultural events, hiking, parties, urban exploration, museums, karaoke, camping, coffee, picnics, game nights, wine tasting, sporting events, movies, travel and more. Join us in our search for life on the FUN side of Orange County. This group has new organizers and is a brand new group with a new name as of January 10, 2010.

How do you make new friends after college? You pretty much see the same people at work and the friends you already have. Here is a group to change all that! OC's Stylin' Desiz is a group for people in their 20's and early 30's to meet cool new people in sunny So. Cal. Our activities will include movies, dinners, happy hours, clubbing, day trips and anything else our exciting members can think of. I love the beach so anything having to do with the water I'm in! Anyone can organize an event - ju …

We are a group of at-home mothers who exist to provide support, fellowship, and community for one another. We recognize that at-home motherhood can sometimes be a difficult and isolating journey. Our group provides a network of other at-home mothers, right here in your church community, with the purpose of providing the following: -A support group for mothers who choose to stay at home to raise their children -Casual, low-key fellowship opportunities for at-home mothers and their families within …

Meet with local indie film fanatics, and cinema enthusiasts to discuss and watch smaller, independent and foreign films, with some cult, documentary, and classic films mixed in. This group allows those with a taste for something different in film the opportunity to meet, watch and discuss film. A trip afterwards to a coffee house is a great way to discuss the film and meet fellow film admirers.

“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.” - Karen Kaiser Clark A New Beginning is a divorce support group focused on helping people go beyond merely coping with a divorce to moving past this life-changing situation and begin to recover and rebuild their own lives. We offer a positive, forward-looking atmosphere to meet new friends who understand what you are going through, as well as to share experiences and perspectives in order to process and help each other through this challengi …

I would like to invite other cyclists to join us for some great Cycling Adventures. We really enjoy the outdoors and the adventure of riding on the open road and exploring new areas and enjoying the changing scenery while getting some good cardio, and meeting all the nice people that ride. This is a Road Bike Club and we mainly ride on the open road and paved Bike Paths. However any non-motorized bike is welcome, that includes Hybrids, Mountain Bikes, Beach Cruisers, Old Bikes, New Bikes, Trikes …

SoCal Wine Group, Welcome fellow SoCal Wine enthusiasts! You have found our social network dedicated to the enjoyment of fine wine shared over great conversation in premier venues--classic and time tested tradition for good times! Rest assured, it does not matter if you are a casual enthusiast looking to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of wine, a wine aficionado looking to make new like-minded friends, or a seasoned wine taster with a trained palate on the quest to experience a new disco …

O.C. Girlfriends is a social group for motivated, fun, positive women who want to build friendships and socialize with other like-minded women. Think of it as a larger group of "Sex and The City" girlfriends! Some of our more common events include: Group Dinners, Happy Hours, Movie Nights, Weekend Getaways, Brunch, Girl's Night Out, Spa Days, Wine tastings, Fairs & Festivals, Shopping Days, Game Nights, Accessory / Book Swaps and lots of other fun events!  Most of our members are in their late …

The first and foremost goal of Common Ground is to make a difference in as many people's lives as possible. We strive to provide an open, inclusive and welcoming place where people can come to grow in healthy ways and experience life's journey at its best. Have you been searching for an expansive, innovative and contemporary place to nurture your body, mind and spirit?  If so, you've found an answer right here at Common Ground.

Tired of going to movies that focus exclusively on the experiences of male characters? Tired of seeing women’s roles limited to a few unimportant characters who serve as girlfriends or wives of the male leads? Bored by films that don’t pass the Bechdel test? Women and Film is a group of movie fans who attend movies by and about women. Inspired by Melissa Silverstein’s blog, Women and Hollywood, we hit the theaters to see films that are women-centered, women-written, or women-directed. Despite th …

We are a socializing women's group for women over 35 who want to meet other women in a social setting. We will try new restaurants relax, socialize just to get to know eachother. This is not a networking group for potential jobs or business rather this is girlfriend time just for us. The focus is lunch, but we may add happy hour or other get-togethers as the group decides and develops.

This is a group for moms in the Portola Springs neighborhood of Irvine.  Moms interested in stroller strides, play dates, shared experiences.

It does't take a village to start a business, but a little help along the way couldn't hurt. FastStart.studio is a mixed-use business incubator in Irvine. FastStart.events are our free events to help entrepreneurs in Orange County. Meet other entrepreneurs and learn from awesome subject matter experts on subjects like; Lean Startup Strategy, Rapid Prototyping, Angel Investors, Creating a Team and Mobile platforms. The goal of FastStart.events is to provide OC with a location and the content that …