THE ORANGE COUNTY HIKING CLUB #1 Hiking & Backpacking group in Orange County & California A charitable nonprofit organization serving our community. "Reconnecting our community with nature!" Welcome Hikers & Backpackers, From SUKI REED OC Hiking Club president & OC Register columnist, www.OC-Hiking.com. Join "hikeminded" people on beginning to advanced walks, hikes, and outdoor adventures with over 100 family style hikes per month. Come reconnect with nature; explore Southern CA and more; hi …

Los Angeles' Largest Cognitive Science Meetup Group! Our members include scientists, students of science, doctors, a great variety of therapists, people interested in information that can lead to answers or therapies for cognitive disorders, and folks that are just plain interested in the fascinating worlds of cognitive science and consciousness. Our mission is to offer the community the means for self-education through learning the latest scientific discoveries and ideas on brain health, the …

Bonjour & Bienvenue! Let me share with you my Passion for Wine, Food... and People! My philosophy (or religion?) has always been "A glass of (good) wine a day keeps the doctor away".. and this works! Through this fantastic group (recently quoted in the LA times: http://press.meetup.com/.. see page bottom), you will enjoy wine classes, wine pairing events and wine dinners in selected gourmet restaurants... all in Los Angeles area! Sign up NOW (in seconds!) and come join us for really fun, social …

The Los Angeles Relationship coaching and dating advice group is to help guide and support people who are newly dating, who are serial daters, couples, or have no idea what the heck they are doing. All communication stems from an energetic source. This includes body language, facial gestures, and words. Loving and communication is an art rather than a skill—meaning that it comes through you naturally when you're not trying too hard. It takes introspection, an open mind and heart, and tools to ef …

Meet other locals who are interested in the nutritional benefits of eating delicious plant based, nutrient rich whole foods. Share knowledge and discuss the impact that diet has on the body for good health and disease prevention and reversal. Participate in a monthly potluck where you will meet interesting, fun and like minded people who prefer to not eat processed foods. (remember all OILS and SWEETENERS except for FRUIT are PROCESSED). While you do not have to have taken one of Chef AJ's healt …

o Unblock creativity o Increase intuition o Discover your authentic voice o Increase artistic productivity o Learn to market your work o Reduce stress A unique, empowering and fun mind/body/spirit approach will be used for this workshop conducted by Amy Kayden Kinkead a trained fine artist, doctoral candidate in psychology who has been involved in the art world in LA, NYC and beyond for over 20 years. Please email for more information at AKKCREATIVE@GMAIL.COM

Table for Singles is here to promote social interaction among single Los Angelenos, whether it is a dinner together, nightclub night, hang out at the bar/coffee place or working on some projects together.

For you to get the real, most up to date information and tools to have, or create, a fabulous love life. LIVE EVENTS TO RAISE YOUR - RELATIONSHIP IQ - COUNSELING, HYPNOTHERAPY & COACHING TOPICS INCLUDE: "MOVING FROM REJECTION TO LOVE", "HYPNOSIS & WEIGHT LOSS", "TECHNIQUES TO STOP DEFENSIVENESS", "TIPS TO RAISE YOUR RELATIONSHIP IQ", "BREAKING YOUR BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION" CALL 310-470-4900 TO SET UP INDIVIDUAL & COUPLES SESSIONS

Hello and I am Dr. Corey King, D.C., owner and director of Tustin Chronic Condition Center. My passion is teaching others how to handle and cope with their "chronic conditions". I am the only doctor in the Tustin area who is using neurological and metabolic therapy to help chronic conditions; specifically: fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, headaches (migraines/tension/cluster), dizziness/vertigo, insomnia, thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, chronic pain, Austism Spectrum Disorders a …

The question many people may or may not ask is, "How can I improve the overall quality of my life now rather than wait til something goes wrong later?" What if I told you that the main culprit to all our life's challenges is our inappropriate response to the multitude of day-to-day stress compiled over years and years? Such stressors like cell phones, computers, L.A. traffic, air pollution, job-related pressures at a dead end and thankless job, time constraints, polluted foods and poisons, fea …

Started 11/29/09... We are Southern California Mental Health Professionals (SCMHP). We are a loose knit group of Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs), MSWs, clinical social workers (CSWs), psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, nurses, doctors/physicians, and/or students thereof that, by the nature of our work (or studies), we come face-to-face with people's struggles and challenges. Much more than prescription or advice, we give support and comfort, understanding and attention. Th …

LOS ANGELES BABY BOOMER TENNIS TENNIS AFTER 40....WHEN LIFE BEGINS I read somewhere that age does not depend on years, but upon temperament and health. Some people are born old, and some never grow so. How many times have you thought it would be nice to get out and hit some tennis balls as you might have years ago? Could getting back into tennis without wooden racquets and finding players around your own age be just the spark to a healthier lifestyle we all want? Do you think all those people …

Dear Veggie Fonders, It has been over eleven years since I became a vegetarian. Little did I know that the decision I made to become a veggie back then would change my life for a wonderful start. I did it solely was out of respect for all living beings. And guess what? This veggie diet has completely cured my stomachache occurred since I was a teenager, decreased my doctor visits drastically, and made me a healthy and energetic person that my friends call me an energetic bunny!   As a result, I …

The Running Foundation Training is a running/walking training program that is individually planned and closely supervised by your coach and the sports medical rehabilitation team at FORMA. The program will address your injuries, which have held you from running or walking, and keep you from achieving your fitness health goals. We provide each athlete with a better understanding of their injuries and what factors can be contributing to their inability to run or distance walk pain free! As a parti …

The Gay Women Physicians’ Association of Los Angeles (GWP) is a social and career networking group of women physicians—MDs and DOs—who are gay, bisexual, or transgender.  The group usually has a standing monthly brunch meeting in addition to other prn activities.  (Speaking of prn vs. standing, I sometimes write prescriptions for trazodone as sig: II tabs QHS standing.  Once when a patient brought in the bottle, the label said "take 2 tablets at night standing...") The monthly brunch is on the …

Hello Murrieta & Temecula ~ Looking for alternatives to prescriptions for you and your kids? Good news, there is. Join this group if you want to know what you can do with nutrition, vitamins and herbs. Feel your best naturally. I'm offering talks and classes that will teach what you can start doing now and where to get professional medical help if that's what you're looking for. I'm a Naturopathic Doctor and have been practicing for nearly 10 yrs, and am new to Murrieta. Naturopathic Doctors hav …

Welcome to The Real Time Lords of Orange County (TRTLoOC)! Whether you're a fan of the new or classic series, this is a group for anyone who wishes they could take a trip in the TARDIS! In this meetup we'll travel the universe with Doctors 1-11, catch up on episodes and have group screenings, visit Doctor Who and other sci-fi conventions, and even dabble in some Doctor-inspired crafts and cosplay! We look forward to having you on board. Geronimo! TRTLoOC The Real Time Lords of Orange County i …

Positive Professionals is a social group for gay men who are HIV positive and living in the Long Beach/South Bay/Los Angeles/Orange County area. We are professional guys (teachers, business men, doctors, nurses, lawyers, sales/marketing, and the like) interested in socializing and doing fun activities with other men with the intention of developing friendships and meaningful relationships. We enjoy things like coffee, wine, dining out, amusement parks, movies, theater, museums, etc. You should j …

Heres a group that gives you an opportunity to to have a few laughs and trade a few stories of what its like to be bipolar, know someone whos bipolar, or be with someone whos bipolar. Wether its medication, your doctor, or just whats happening in everyday life its nice to have some friends that understand where your coming from!

Hi, My name is 景雯 I was a parachute kid from Taiwan, I moved to OC in 1988. My family is all in Taiwan still, I'm the only one here in the states.  Since my husband and I got married almost 3 years ago, we been trying to preserve and explore my cultural heritage.  We love Taiwanese street food and Mandarin movies.  Last year we decided to have our baby in Tainan where I was born and raised so that we can share the experience with my family in Taiwan and provide a relationship for my daughter and …

The United States Civil Defense Association (USCDA) is a private organization and not a government entity and it exists to provide humanitarian aid, and disaster response and relief on behalf of the duly elected county sheriff's across America and help provide emergency relief where needed in his/her area of jurisdiction and to those citizens in need, which may also include search and rescue, safety, improved force protection, and all aspects of security. During manmade or natural disasters. USC …

Nerds of a feather flock together, right? All those with nerdy interests are welcome. Come discuss your love of Doctor Who, vintage computers, Russian history, graphic novels, sabermetrics, or the Oxford comma. This group is for 20- and 30-somethings who are looking to meet fun, down-to-earth people their age who also happen to share some supposedly 'less than cool' interests. We're up for all kinds of events such as hiking, movie marathons, museum trips, dinner parties, and anything that lets o …

ABOUT THE NEXT MEETING - REMOTE VIEWING The next meeting will be Saturday, May 18 starting at noon or 2pm depending on your interests. At noon we will show the video, The Path from the Monroe Institute. It explains the greater reality that allows for abilities like remote viewing. For those who know the theory, and are more interested in the practical application, the exercises will start at 2pm and will go to 5pm. Whether you start at noon or 2pm, you'll get a basic introduction to procedures f …

Everyone deserves to made fun of.  Especially celebrities...including stand-up comedians.  We love also to make fun of doctors, lawyers, politicians and Venetians. Everyone should join this group.  Especially, comedy goers who want to have a good laugh. And stand-up comedians interested in performing at venues in and around Venice, California. Everyone has a right to our humor.

A Melting Pot of Thoughts, www.ameltingpotofthougths.com, is home to published and aspiring writers who come together to support one another  honing our craft, to remind us of the joy of writing, to promote feedback on our work, to keep our publishing dreams alive, and to make new friends and bond with the old ones. Through this forum, we will also use the "Discussion" page to seek and find answers to our writing questions and needs. While A Melting Pot of Thoughts family holds and shares the sa …

For those of us with Borderline Personality Disorder, it can be really difficult to relate to others and it can feel like such a lonely existence. I created A BPD Meet Up in Los Angeles in hopes to meet others who have or feel like they can relate to BPD daily, and are constantly trying to better themselves. It's tough for us to make friends and relate to those around us, but it is a great hope of mine that this group can facilitate a network of BPD peers across Los Angeles, CA.  This Meet Up is …

Greetings fellow physicians! The Asian Physicians Network (APN) is a non-profit organization founded on April 8th, 2010.  The purpose is to bring together Asian medical doctors across the U.S. to solidify this community and provide a forum for social and professional networking. APN will help support and build relationships between practitioners across different medical disciplines. We will also serve the broader community through volunteer events and medical missions. Through regularly schedule …

This is a unique group for medical (health care) professionals who are interested in the entertainment industry. We will meet to share ideas, work on entertainment projects together, host and attend events such as fashion show for a cause, beauty care parties and much more. We will contribute to the community, healthcare and entertainment industries while having fun at it. This group is operated by a health care professional. So if you are a doctor, medical resident, medical student, nurse, or o …