2013 Meetups THREE LOCATIONS serving West Vancouver & North Vancouver Drop-ins are welcome anytime. Register early or if you intend to drop-in, please come early to register and reserve your spot in the meetup. Meetups full up very quickly. Each session is different & there is no need to memorize the movements. Just "follow the leader" and experience the Qi Want to Practice Qigong & Tai Chi? 3 Locations Location 1 - At John Braithwaite on Wednesdays & Fridays Below is a list of all the starti …

*when you click on "upcoming meetups", "past meetups" or "our calendar" (on the left of this screen) do make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page if you are not logged into a meetup.com account.* Looking for a constructive way to help the environment? We’re a group of people from all over the Lower Mainland who get together to help Metro Vancouver Parks, municipalities, BC Parks, charities, non-profit organizations, societies, stewardship groups and watershed groups tackle environment …

Feeling that urge to get out and do something physical in the great outdoors that we are so fortunate to have on our doorstep? Do you have a really weird schedule, and can't always get out on weekends, but have free days in the week? Do you love hiking, scrambling, trail running, snowshoeing, skiing, kayaking, or even rollerblading? Do you prefer smaller groups? Then this group is for you! Our focus is on hiking and trail running, but anything physical and outdoorsy is good! And we have weekend …

Hello ladies, I decided to start this group to find other positive and progressive pregnant women in Vancouver who would like to share ideas, activities and friendship during this time of transition in our lives. The purpose would be to enjoy each other's company, support and knowledge while we journey towards motherhood! The vibe of the group is positive, and will include women who take a healthy balance between motherhood and their own life, are forward thinking in their prenatal care, and are …

Hi everyone, Would you like to practice all the languages you speak during a same night? If so, you should check out this group. Come and meet people interested in learning languages! Each table will be equipped with a flag representing the language spoken at the table. The idea is to switch tables or to just stand and chat with whoever you meet. Don't worry if you speak only one language fluently, I am sure, you will find people happy to practice this language with natives. We are more a polygl …

This is a group for anyone interested in holistic health and nourishment, including nutrition, fitness and wellness. I started this group to connect those on their own personal health journey to share their experiences with others, and continue their growth.  I will be hosting one FREE Meetup event per month on topics related to nutrition and holistic wellness such as women's health, weight loss, skin health, allergies, anti-inflammation, fatigue, and sports nutrition.  Please feel free to conta …

Humanity, Human Consciousness and the Earth are now involved in a quantum trans-dimensional evolutionary leap and transition to a new state of personal and planetary evolution, higher consciousness, global mind, global society, galactic evolution, universal spirit and being. We are all beginning to integrate, evolve, manifest and heal in new personal and collective ways. Higher Cosmic Energies and Subtle Energy is transforming our world and effecting all life. An awakening personal and world mi …

Hello tea lovers, I'm the new organizer of the tea club. Steven's original vision for the club, one of trying to open peoples' eyes to the wonders of fine tea, resonates with me quite strongly and so I have stepped in to host events. I'm recently back from a number of years in the East. While in Asia I was fortunate to be able to study first hand with some of the leading lights of Chinese tea. Chief among them is Master He of Taiwan/China, for whom I co-translated a book on the 'Way of Tea'. My …

***WANTED*** Talkative, open-minded and adventurous spirits who are not afraid to discover what Vancouverites have to share! Purpose: Having an informal weekday evening gathering full of FUN with (future) friends, networking, sharing common hobbies, chit chatting, drinking, eating, dancing, listening to music... Destination: Downtown Vancouver establishments (cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants, clubs) Group's MOTTO is: “Take a break, chill out and get your inspiration within the Coffee Break” Everyb …

The purpose?? Surfing, snowboarding and every activity that involves a board of some sort and water, being in its liquid or suspended form... So spirited surfers, windsurfers, kite boarders, skin boarders, wake boaders, skiers and snowboarders, come and join us as we are feeding the urge to be in and around the ocean, or to zoom down our georgous mountains. Please email or post your meetup suggestions, so we can get out there as often as possible....

Do you love Italy? the culture, the romance of a slow food and lifestyle? Would you like to join a Italian culture and lifestyle club to be immersed in  travel stories share ideas, informational networking and or educational, and social outings. If you feel like you have a touch of the Italian spirit in you and just love the culture or born in Italy or Italian heritage and would like to inspire others about your country this group is for you. Outings could consists of wine tastings, dinner out, …

We are an alliance of shamanists honouring, celebrating, and expressing our connections and relationships with Spirit. Meetups include monthly drumming journey circles, monthly shamanic healing circles, and other shamanic events in and around Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, Squamish & Whistler, Langley & Mission, BC Canada.

It's FREE, just bring your body and a Smile!!! Laughter Groups are community based associations of people where all are welcome. They are non-religious, non-political, non-competitive, and a place where you will laugh like you have never laughed before, leaving you refreshed and invigorated. You will do this for no reason at all, except the desire to improve your health and well-being. Laughter Yoga is a worldwide social movement. It is based on the principle of “laughter and breathing exercises …

Relay is about passing the baton. By raising awareness and hosting events for an important cause every month we empower people and communities to make a difference they believe in. The numerous volunteer positions that need to be filled range from organizers to media whizzes. If you've got a skill, a charitable spirit and a yearning to give then there`s a place for you on the Relay team. Aside from being awesome, the benefits of volunteering are that you will have an opportunity to help make …

The team at Love Peace Harmony Vancouver offers spiritual services within the Greater Vancouver area.  We teach the techniques based on the Power of the Soul for spiritual upliftment and enhancement of health.  These are easy to learn and positive results are achieved fairly quickly. For the details, please visit our website http://www.LovePeaceHarmonyVancouver.com

In the Aquarian Age individuals need to join together to share their knowledge and experience and to work together for the universal well being of all living beings. This group will support its members with new knowledge, attitudes, techniques, and ways of thinking which will lead to exponential wealth accumulation. This abundance, in turn, will then be put to use for global betterment. Through skillful Forex trading we can break out of financial bondage and begin a new life of individual and co …

Two friends Lily Harvey and Audrey Foo, united in their passion to connect with like-minded women (and men) in mastery of health, wealth and happiness.

Culinary Adventures is a group for people who love to eat, drink and pair the two together while meeting smart, fun, and interesting people along the way. It is organized and led by Vancouver writer/broadcaster/instructor by day, WSET Certified wine lover and educator by night Gloria Chang. While pleasure is the primary goal, we also support sustainability and food security. This group was started to facilitate in person WINE tastings, WINE dinners, and other beer, cocktails, and such focused ev …

It's free, just bring your body and Smile!!! No registration required. Just come!    Saturdays 11:15am - 12:15pm     Sundays 1:15pm - 2:15pm Laughter - Best Cardio Workout Modern day stressors, worries and lifestyle changes have increased the rate of heart diseases which are a major cause of death and despair. Even as doctors and patients try to minimize the risk factors, scientific studies have proved that laughter is the simplest answer to a healthy heart. An extended hearty laughter as in …

Empower by Design is a Meetup group for women in business. It's about creating a community that helps brings fresh perspectives, lively discussion and empowering ideas to your business challenges. Facilitated by DeAnn, a graphic designer and digital marketer, and Kristi, an internet strategist and business systems developer, both these women bring a wealth of professional experience and insights to help you simplify the overwhelming amount of technical, marketing, web and branding information ou …

This group is for real women who wish to have real experiences, to grow and overcome challenges and make their dreams and goals reality with the mutual support of like-minded and like-bodied women resulting in the creation of deep and lasting connections and relationships. We are a group of loving, understanding and supportive women that share in the goal of living healthy adventurous lives, having fun, letting loose and being ourselves - as we are NOW! We are happy, down-to-earth, positive, ins …

WARNING MATURE THEMES This is a group for new and experienced role players who are fans of darker and more mature games such as the World of Darkness series of Vampire the Masquerade, HP Lovecraft, Call of Cthulhu, etc. We emphasize the STORYTELLING aspect of RPG games. There are dice and rules but they do not take over the story, we play character-driven stories about people in difficult circumstances. Games include: Characters are called in to investigate a murder at a factory in 1920s New Yor …

We decided to create this great group because we are dedicated to sharing with you a complete overall health improvement system. In addition to that, we are all practicing to become better in our lives through speaking engagements, personal coaching, personal wellness, and personal connections with new and old friends. If you have a desire to live a healthier life, we can help in body, mind and spirit! Come join us!

We welcome all those with a strong or dominant visual and visual/spatial way of thinking. WHO ARE YOU / WHO ARE WE Visual thinkers are not perfectly alike; yet similarities exist. Possibly you have a vivid picture memory, the ability to recall faces but not necessarily names, the ability to see maps but possibly not street names in your head, and the ability to twist objects in your mind. You may need to see the whole picture of concepts and things prior to understanding the parts of things. You …

We connect people's GIFTS and TALENTS to to their passion and show them how to serve others with a spirit of collaboration. We are creating teams of awake entrepreneurs all over the world -- linking, launching and living their life's missions and passions at a larger and more synergistic level than any one could accomplish on their own…a community of conscious philanthropists in the making!

“The world we have designed and made is a result of our level of thinking, thus far what we have created has in itself created problems that we cannot solve at the same level of thinking and consciousness which has created the problems and issues.  We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if humankind is to survive.” Albert Einstein It's now 2012 the end of an Age and the Leap into a New Era. These are not times for the faint of heart. Our world and culture are undergoing the mo …