This is a group for people interested in polyamory, open relationships, "friends with benefits," and other forms of censensual non-mongamy.

This group is for young women with one thing in common: a significant other. While there are some great groups on Meetup for single women, what about the attached ones? Doesn't mean we're boring or want to talk about our partners all the time, but our partners are a significant part of our lives, and we need some woman-to-woman time to talk about whatever we want and get away for a little bit. (With women who understand where you're coming from in terms of relationships) What do we do? Really an …

A Mark Group offers a fun way to meet new people and get closer to people you already know. You can be the center of attention, hang back, or do anything in-between. Playing the three structured games often affords an experience of surprising intimacy, insight, and laughter. The price for the group is $10 or whatever. RSVPs do not represent actual attendance, events are listed on multiple calendars. SUGAR'S TOP 10 REASONS TO GO TO A MARK GROUP: 10. A Mark Group is almost always more fun than …

We all deserve to feel loved. Why do so many of us feel alone and lonely? We all deserve to feel the energy of Intimacy and pleasure in our bodies. Why is there so much suppression around pleasure and intimacy? When there is a blockage to the heart, it often comes from the root of the primal sexual energy. This sexual energy is the energy of sensuality, creativity, passion, attraction and manifestation. How can we be in our full power when we have blockages to our sensual creative energy? How ca …

[color=green][b]WELCOME![/b][/color] Our events are for all us singles who want to GET OUT and have some FUN! Not that we don't love our couple friends too, but they always have to leave early (or can't come at all) because of the kids, the house, etc.  This group is for those of us who have more free time and want to make some new friends while having some FUN! There are more of us single people in the bay area than you think, so leave all your friends who are couples at home and come out to …

Designed to attract diverse, high quality men and women with an open and like mind for networking, intelligent discussions, good laughs and more.  The title tells it all, if you like to date or are involved with a Sister or white Mister, please join, this group is for you.

OpenOakland, a Code for America Brigade, is a civic innovation organization that brings together coders, designers, data geeks, journalists, and city staff to collaborate on solutions to improve how our local government serves all citizens of Oakland. We draw on our wide range of expertise and perspectives to build open-source applications and working relationships that promote civic innovation and open government in Oakland. Our projects range from events like CityCamp and the Open Government P …

Sick of setting goals but not meeting them? .. of having aspirations and desires but not the balls or perseverance to reach them without giving up or getting distracted? .. of desiring closeness but sabotaging it or pushing away? "Self Sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn't happen." GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY You will open to more ease and aliveness through: - learning to recognize self sabotaging forces/ voices/ behaviors - gaining tools to manage th …

Within each one of us resides a fierce sexual spirit. Unfortunately, today's American culture has relegated sexuality to a place appropriate only in the bedroom, under the covers with the lights off. It is often inappropriate to discuss not only sexuality but how our sexuality ties together with our spiritual health and wellbeing. Restore balance to your spirit and vitality. Reclaim your Sacred Sexual Power! Tap into your own life essence and embody your most Radiant Self! Yogi Ramadin's Sacred …

Second Act: Love Matters is about creating meaningful connection with others who can make a positive difference in one another's lives through self-discovery, sharing, and service to others. Second Act: it's about time... to embrace your future! Our community is uniquely tailored to the needs and interests of middle-aged people with a certain level of maturity and life experience who wish to find meaning and meet kindred spirits. Our mission is to provide the inspiration, hands-on know-how, sha …

This group is for software engineers who utilize Eclipse to develop applications of any variety.  We will meet and have presenters, social networking, job opportunities and more. Our meetups will be held between San Francisco and Silicon Valley on a monthly basis. Networking is about building mutually beneficial, strategic and productive business relationships.  We are trying to develop a community of hands-on software engineers who utilize the Eclipse environment and  are interested in JAVA, An …

The Bay Area Connection and Affection Circle is here for you to gather face to face with community around affection, connection, and embodied learning around *Heart- intimacy*. ~ We will meet for circles and events that explore relationships & intimacy that connects our hearts and touch ~ You will learn how to have more touch and connection in your life in a safe, heart-centered space ~ Learn to communicate healthy pacing and boundaries around touch, intimacy, and connection ~ Gain more confiden …

Opening To Relationship Gatherings are happening! We'll be exploring many ways in which we humans get ourselves into entanglements (without even knowing how or why) that end up blocking lasting, fulfilling relationships. Get out of your old interrelational rat wheel and come find out how your relationships may be improved. There are key associations, hard-wired into human automatic response systems, associated with relationships of all kinds that raise old familial patterns that often feel impos …

Sponsored by the Living Arts Counseling Center Dating Skills for Single Men* *For men who date women Therapy workshops and social outings where you can learn how to: Feel more confident in social/dating situations Meet women with similar interests Start conversations with women Confidently invite women on dates Have satisfying, relaxed first dates Communicate openly in dating situations Nurture a relationship from first date to long-term commitment Have fulfilling, passionate relationships In …

Flurry TechHub is a free-to-attend event that brings together high-caliber developers, founders, entrepreneurs and investors in the technology community. Group Meetups will include both technical and market-oriented sessions and will likely meet on a monthly basis. Our primary objective is to educate the market and help expand and inspire the developer base in creating and monetizing mobile applications. Flurry TechHub Meetups are held across the world’s top tech centers including San Francisco, …

Alameda / East Bay Successful Thinkers meets for lunch at Pasta Pelican Waterfront Restaurant in Alameda, every Thursday at 11:30 am. After networking your way through the crowd, enjoy a delicious meal while learning the latest in business strategies and applications. Surround yourself with motivated business men and women dedicated to helping move your business forward. This unique networking concept is open to all professions and requires no membership fees or dues. Join us for lunch, become e …

Imagine lively people-scaled  communities dotting the San Francisco Bay Area - places co-created by their residents for raising kids, for  retirement, for growing food or simply  living well by sharing more. The Bay Area already has  ecovillages, and cohousing neighborhoods, resident-owned housing cooperatives, and group houses -- real world places where we can live more sustainably through a more cooperative way of life. You can have both privacy and community when you know your neighbors on pu …

After graduating from Brooks Institute of Photography and working as the still photographer for a film production studio, I didn't hesitate to take on any photography challenges. It wasn't long before I realized my photography was lacking the quality set by the industry leaders. I had the education, I had the camera gear and I had a fully equipped studio but my work just didn't have that edge! I went back to my fundamentals and realized I was not using the basic principles of lighting. 1. We wil …

Do you want to feel more sexiness, increase your turn ons, and expand pleasure and Orgasm? Are you ready to unleash your erotic self? This is a group for anyone who is curious in having more sexuality, intimacy and connection in their lives. It is an open playground to discuss the more intimate topics of sex and relationships. In this bi-weekly fun and light evening, with somatic therapist and intimacy coach Shara Ogin, we will be exploring components of what makes for better sex and eroticism. …

Thank you for your interest in Upwardly Global Toastmasters. http://upwardlyglobaltoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/ Upwardly Global Toastmasters was chartered in May, 2011 with the intention of helping immigrant professionals practice speaking English, improve public speaking, and develop leadership skills. Our members include professionals from diverse countries such as Hungary, Colombia, Brazil, Ghana, Argentina, Mexico, Korea, Philippines, Peru, Mongolia, Maylasia, Ukraine, United States, F …

We are a group of 500 sea kayakers who live throughout the Bay Area and beyond. We like to paddle and explore everything from sloughs, to bays, to the open ocean. Our interests range from flat water paddling, to kayak-surfing, expeditions, and playing in the rocks. We like to eat and socialize, to learn and share paddling skills, and to deepen our knowledge about our environment. Many lasting relationships have started on a BASK trip. BASK members have organized expeditions to Alaska, Baja, Brit …

Public transit has the potential to be awesome, moving us around our city quickly and easily. But sometimes it really sucks. Buses are never on time, routes can be unfamiliar, and connections are difficult. On the other hand, taxis are too expensive, hard to find and there is no easy way to share a ride with other users. The latest evolutions in transportation provide enough data to plan and develop new mobile apps, where no operative intervention of dispatchers (or other external agents) is req …

Join us in an Inquiry Circle to do The Work of Byron Katie in a small, supportive setting. When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:30 pm to 8:45 Where: 1300 Grand Street, Alameda 94501 Gently and lovingly inquire into troubling thoughts -- thoughts like "I made a mistake" -- "I need him to love me" -- "She should respect me more" -- "I need to figure out what to do." Leave feeling lighter and freer and more in touch with your compassion for yourself and others. Simple yet profoun …

Thankfully, there are many resources available to people who are Transgender* throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. However, there is relatively little support is in place for partners--and ex-partners--of people who are transgender or gender variant. The purpose of this group is to provide an environment of mutual support for partners of Trans people who might feel left behind or in some way require emotional support--just as Trans folks do! Partners have genders, too and we are her …

"Sex and the Empowered Woman" is THE place to find a warm, non-judgmental environment for women to gather and talk about sex in an open, grounded, authentic (and fun!) way. The purpose of this group is to provide illuminating information and techniques about sex and sexual intimacy, supportive resources, and a safe space to ask questions and discover the secrets to achieve more sexual fulfillment, self-love, feminine radiance, and sensual empowerment as a woman than ever before. I invite you t …

Pregnancy is a time of transitions that can open your heart in ways unimaginable. Many of these are internal and spiritual, igniting people to look within for what is Divine and for the motivator and Creator of the universe. Sometimes, however, once the pregnancy is complete and parenting begins, many forget about these strivings and fall into a lull that leaves them hungry for something more, something real. This class will give you the tools needed in order to realize and fulfill your inter …

About us Join us for coworking with creatives and artists in the East Bay at cafes, live/work spaces, studios, and other suitable spaces. Occasionally we'll have lunch out. This is a private group for the organizers and their friends, who normally work independently from home or studio, and want an occasional break from working solo to meet others, and work with them side-by-side. For safety, one can join by invitation only from a member or friend of member. While working solo has its benefits, …

Simple yet profound, Byron Katie’s Inquiry is a powerful approach that allows us to challenge self-defeating thoughts and transform anger, depression, and judgment into empowering change in our lives—freeing us to live more fully and with more joy. Join us in an Inquiry Circle to do The Work of Byron Katie in a small, supportive setting on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. These groups are an opportunity to shift the way we experience our life and relationships with The Work’s four questi …