Many people have expressed an interest in getting together with other French-Speaking people in Santa Cruz. The community is small and the level of French spoken varies widely. The common interest is to get together to speak and listen to a language we all enjoy. We hope to encourage conversation and discussions in French. Topics will vary depending on the interests of those who attend. Anyone with an interest in speaking French is welcome to join! We have only three Meetup 'Rules': --Everyone S …

This is a group for Indian women looking to hang out and make female friends. Most of us have moved here and left friends and families behind which leaves a big void in our otherwise busy lives. The aim of this group is to help desi women foster lasting friendships. Also, we'll have kick-ass 'kitty' parties! Here are a few guidelines if you're interested in joining: 1) You don't have kids. If you do, you're welcome to join but this groups meetups are not the best place to talk about them. Consid …

This group is to enjoy a group hike while meeting new friends and having a good time. However this group is for Korean women only to share our own heritage, culture, food, and Korean language. You can bring your guests too! Any more suggestions? Where should we go hiking next?

This is a group for events and programs sponsored by the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon Valley. All participants, regardless of religious identity or affiliation, are welcome. We started this group as a way to help reach out to the larger community. Events will include family programs, lectures, outdoor programs like hikes and adventure programs, as well as upcoming classes from our wellness department and other fun gatherings.

This is a group for anyone interested in the French Language and would like to practice or speak french and make some new friends :)! Looking forward to meet new friends! We can meet at a coffee place in Campbell downtown once a week (Sat or Sun morning? !!) .. Cheers!

We support women new to the United States through their cultural transition . We are a group of women who through their own experiences of adaptation in the new country envisioned a place for others like them to come to for help. Whether you are here through marriage, corporate relocation or as a seasonal worker, whether you just landed or have been here for a few years, you have come to the right place. We are a free and friendly place for you to explore, enjoy and learn from, while interacting …

As an East Coast transplant I miss those lively, intellectual conversations with my witty, sarcastic, well-travelled, well educated cosmopolitan friends and San Francisco is too far from my South Bay base. I envision a group of bright, open minded, outgoing and opinionated "women of a certain age" who get together to talk about everything from their travels, trials and tribulations to politics and ethics and well ... life. We'll wine and dine, attend cultural events, enjoy all that the Bay Area …

I would like to invite you to join this group, if you are friendly, interested in meeting other Salseros or learning the Spanish language, tasting the Latin cuisine and experiencing the Hispanic culture (flavor!) We organize salsa get together events where you can learn or improve your salsa dancing skill and meet other singles salseros to dance with. I would keep you informed about classes, workshops, places to go out dancing, etc. Meet with other locals who share your passion! dance away with …

Bollywood in Hollywood !!!! You want to join this group if you are new in this area....or if you want to meet some new people and make some great friends and last but not the least if you want to have some great fun while you are in the Bay area. This would be a great way to connect with different culture, enjoy hollywood/bollywood movies, Indian music, dance to some great music , explore local food, and places etc...get ready to bring in some extra spice in your life by joining this group.... I …

Xperience—THE GAME to reach your highest potential while helping other players reach theirs! This game offers a cooperative model that focuses the collective power of players who are committed to help one another, instead of finding ways to win over on one another. The GAME is a communication tool that brings people to deeper levels of connection quickly. Through a series of events we are building a Community GAME which includes the ongoing development of the Millenial Timecapsule, a model for a …

Welcome to our Leadership Group - Coaching By Amelia and Steve. This is created for like-minded people who want gather, swap stories, discuss motivational and life techniques in a mastermind group setting. About Amelia: Seasoned executive with diversified background in all aspects of high-technology business development in the U.S. and Asian markets: integrated corporate and marketing communications, new product launch, public relations, cross-cultural communications training, life coaching, and …

Are you an entreprenuer looking to connect with like-minded people to learn and take your business to the next level? Are you tired of your job that gets you nowhere? Do you want to prepare your job exit to become a Business Champion for yourself. Do you want to be your own boss and take charge of your own financial future? If your answers are yes, read on… Every Entrepreneur has one thing in common – everyone was a beginner at one time. Many of them have gone on to achieve success beyond their …

Eine Gruppe fuer Deutsche in Santa Cruz und Umgebung. Wir wuenschen uns, dass wir zu einer geselligen Gruppe werden, die sich regelmaessig zu Kaffeeklatsch, Wanderungen, Fahrradtouren, Museumsbesuchen, usw. trifft. Ganz wichtig: wir unterhalten uns auf Deutsch (wer Englisch sprechen moechte ist bei uns leider fehl am Platz). Die Gruppe ist so aufgebaut, dass jedes Mitglied nach Lust und Laune Gruppentreffen organisieren und hier veroeffentlichen kann.

Professional Bay Area Iranians 35+. This group is about meeting new people and doing fun activities indoors and outdoors.

Welcome! Looking to meet new friends? Love Asian food? Then the South Bay Asian Food Network is the perfect Meetup group for you! The purpose of this group is to bring together everyone in the Southbay area who enjoys eating great Asian cuisine and are looking to meet new people with similar interests and tastes and business networking!  We plan on scheduling meetups to try some of the Southbay's newest and cutting edge Asian restaurants, along with the popular favorite hot spots.

Meet fellow Asians living and/or working in the South or East Bay who loves to hang out to have fun! We can start meeting over dimsum, dinner, lunch, dessert, coffee, afternoon tea, or happy hour to get to know each other and generate ideas on what's fun to do. We can do potlucks (includes hot pot, fondue), Mah Jong, Board Games, Karaoke, Tennis/Badminton/Ping Pong, hiking, and movies. The meetup organizers are passionate about providing a friendly and fun environment for singles/couples looking …

Whether you're young or old, we have a story. Telling your story or  reading a play aloud together can be lots of fun and a great way to meet new characters. Our goal is to bring people of different backgrounds together to experience the fun, drama and the joy of story-telling. Whether you want to tell a story, read a play, take on a big role or you want to listen along, you're welcome here!

Se retrouver de temps en temps autour d'un verre ou d'un dîner pour partager nos expériences et notre amour de cette langue si mélodieuse ! Tous les "français-parleurs" sont les bienvenus, peu importe leur origine ou leur niveau de maîtrise de la langue ! Une seule règle : l'envie de passer un bon moment en VF ! xD

This group is for those of us who love the arts and want to travel, locally, nationally and internationally. We look for the most beautiful, interesting, historical spots on the globe and are inspired by culture and the artful events that are taking place in those areas. Our experience is through photography, sketching, painting, art workshops, performances, learning the history and evolution of the culture and arts in the areas we are drawn to.

Welcome history enthusiasts! Let's go explore the different time periods, historical themes, and area-based historical treasures around us! We will visit archaeological sites, museums, attend lectures, go to historical reenactments, historical plays & operas, old parts of cities, fairs and festivals, workshops, tours, movies and more! Everyone is welcome - from families, students, scholars, seniors, to Indiana Jones!

The aim of this Meetup is to foster education, support and community for sustainable living. You don't have to have a homestead, own property or be in an intentional community to participate. It's about sustainable lifestyles and movement-building wherever we are. Activities include talks, workshops, work parties, demonstrations, resource/information sharing, meals, socials, projects and other doings to foster sustainable living. Topics include permaculture, agroecology, organic gardening, …

Looking for an excuse to get out of the house to celebrate Wednesday? This is a group for anyone who is willing to eat something new, or fun. Being open to new things could be more fun than important. That's what is really important, bring your open mind, your fun spirit, and your appetite!! I'd like to explore the culinary arts of our culturally diverse neighborhoods. Bring your favorite restaurants and recipes to the table to share. I'd love to try foods from other cultures but I'm too chicken …

Silicon Valley Japanese-English Toastmasters (SVJETS) is a bilingual public speaking club for Japanese and English. Whether you need to improve your presentation skills for work, or are just looking to brush up your conversation, SVJETS is the best place for both Japanese and English speaking people! Our meetings feature interesting speeches, good jokes, and table topics Q&A sessions that challenges people to answer on the spot. Guests are welcome to participate in the table topics sessions, …

Calling all Asian moms in South Bay. We are first time moms and moms of many... Our children range from 0-5. We welcome single, married, divorced, working and SAHM. We'd love to make new and lasting friendships for our little ones and for ourselves. There are daily/weekly activities for our children to the park, library, museums, and play-dates in our homes. We'll have some weekend activities where dads and other family members are welcome to join as well. We deserve breaks too... therefore we c …

Join the San Francisco's Bay Area most successful network of young professionals and create your own business opportunities. Read the below for details and a list of participating companies. Mail membership@ypn-online.org to join our mailing list. YPN (SJC) is a non-profit community of young professionals in Silicon Valley with sister chapters in Austin, Atlanta, Bangalore, Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Raleigh and Vancouver. The group started off as an organ …

This group was organized to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists and to work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals. We meet twice a month in various Bay Area locations. In the future we plan to hold special sessions with guest speakers, movie …

Friendly, professionals, make up this fun group! We enjoy local social activities like: dining, art and culture, nature, museums, wine tasting, dinner parties, concerts, happy hours, day trips, weekend getaways, dancing, adventures, social networking, etc. enjoying the good life in the Bay Area.

Ali Lassen's Aptos Women's Leads Club is for women who want to build a strong network and quality referral base to expand their business. Our mission is to share and expand our sphere of influence to strategically build our business in the community. Guests are welcomed to visit two times free of charge. The group meets every Thursday in Santa Cruz from 12:00 to 1:15pm. No need to RSVP - just show up. Meetings are currently held at the Pacific Cultural Center at 1307 Seabright Avenue  Santa Cruz …