I decided to start this group when I retired and enjoy meeting new and old friends over breakfast, lunch and dinner on the weekdays in the San Gabriel Valley (once in awhile we meet on a weekend). A group of diners is much more fun than dining alone and I hope there are others who feel the same. Everyone is welcome here and I will rely on all to make suggestions for restaurants and activities. We will also have occassional day trips, most on weekdays, but some on weekends and maybe even a few o …

Moms Who Lunch is a wonderful group for women in the South Bay (Beach Cities) area that thrives on a supportive structure for moms of babies, school-age and preschool children, building relationships, empowering each other, and bringing happiness to our daily life. All moms are welcome - both working and stay at home moms - but lunch meetings will be adults only. Moms who need a mid-day break in the week to get out and socialize over a beverage, snack, or lunch with other women can be very uplif …

A supportive casual lunch group for architects of Big Data -- Hadoop, Data Warehouse and everything in-between. Implementers and strategists only; to enrich and contribute, collaborate and discuss, divide and concur the problems of today's big data challenges.

Where do you meet authentic, independent thinking gals, 45 and up, that are friendly, fun, stylish, intelligent and likes to read too? At the "Women With A View" friends with books Meetup Not pompous or too structured, and don't worry if you're not a big bookworm. Exchanging and sharing books is an easy way to meet kindred souls and forge new friendships in a safe, positive environment. We are women who like adventure, suspense, thrills and romance . . . in our books! A biography is good too! …

Recently retired with lots of extra time. I was looking for an older women's group where I could have fun while meeting & making new friends. I created this group to do a little bit of everything. We'll meet up for lunch, happy hour, art shows, museums, chick flicks, concerts, sporting events, outdoor adventures, sunday brunch, etc. We can take overnight trips, cruises...sky's the limit. I'm a 17 yr cancer survivor who knows we have to enjoy our lives now. Having supportive friends and things to …

Computing Fundamentals for non-techies. Learn the basics of using a computer while having lunch. Anyone who needs to use a PC and wants to brush up on fundamentals should attend. We offer a variety of workshops throughout the year. Our classes are fun and hands-on and last 1 to 1.5 hours. Certificates of Completion are provided for each class taken.

“Newcomers of Pasadena, CA and San Marino” welcomes all women in the surrounding areas looking for connections and socializing with other women, and exploring and learning about the area in which we live (Pasadena Metropolitan area, Glendale, Eagle Rock, La Canada, and surrounding areas). This is a great way to meet new friends and be involved in interesting, enjoyable and fun activities. Below are some of our monthly activities: - Coffee/Social meeting the 2nd Wednesday of the month; - Book Clu …

Ladies, meet other local tea lovers! It has been approx. 1 1/2 yrs. since I started this tea group with much success which I owe to all of you who attend. We can also plan to just have a lunch or a Sunday Brunch (buffet or menu)! I will sometimes combine my Brunch events with one of my other groups. In that case men are welcomed if they are single or he is your boyfriend or husband I will require membership dues beginning Jan. 1st. 2010 of $3.50 per year if you are already a member of thi …

Are you a Night Shift Worker that loves working nights but sometimes wish to meet others that have similar schedules? Do you sometimes feel that due to your work hours you had a better social life or could schedule activities with others that have similar work schedules? Examples of who should join: Stay at home parents, Doctors, Nurses, Operations Workers, Hospitality Workers, Bartenders, Law Enforcement, Transportation, Entertainers, Firemen, Students!! Any positive minded Night Shift Person o …

This is not another boring 7 am networking group. We are a fun and lively group who enjoy meeting each week. Visit us if you want to not only get referrals but also to make friends and have a good time. About Us The Burbank Lunch Brunch is a BNI chapter, which is a professional network of successful business owners and professions. Each of our members solely represents their specific type of business and has effectively locked out the competition. Each week we meet and refer business to each oth …

If you've been looking to grow your business and are tired of getting hammered by aggressive referral groups with hefty fees, then come and have lunch with our "no-fee" group. The only expense is your own lunch!  Imagine networking with business owners and professionals over lunch, learning about each other's businesses, trading leads, sharing marketing ideas, and having fun doing it! This group follows the one-person-per-business-category model so that our members are not competing with each ot …

If you've been looking to grow your business opportunities and are tired of getting hammered by referral groups with strict rules and hefty fees, then come and have lunch with our "no-fee" group. The only expense is your own lunch! Imagine networking with business owners and professionals over lunch, learning about each others businesses, trading leads, sharing marketing ideas, and having fun doing it! This group has a special TWO-per-business-category model. But the categories are not so strict …

The Riviera Village Leads Club is a business promotion and referral group that meets every Tuesday from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. for lunch at HT Grill, 1701 S Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Riviera Village Leads Club offers: • Exclusive representation in your business category • Over $500,000 in actual business received from leads => every year • You train the membership to deliver more business for YOU, through presentations, promotionals, and one-on-one meetings • Advice and counsel on impr …

Be Part of the World's Largest Business Referral Organization Do you want to increase your business through "Referral Marketing"? BNI's (Business Network International) Mission is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive and professional word-of-mouth program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. The philosophy of BNI is built upon the idea of "Givers Gain". BNI offers members the opportunity to share …

What are you doing for lunch on Thursday?  We're a group of 20+ business professionals who get together on Thursdays to network and pass referrals. Would you like to grow your business and receive a steady stream of referrals? Have lunch with other business professionals and teach us how we can be your sales force? Come and experience the power of word-of-mouth advertising and stop throwing money away on phone books and print ads. Learn how to build your business on a referral system that works. …

Come sample the benefits of membership of The Women's City Club of Pasadena. Meet other successful women professionals ready to support each other in our endeavors. This a group of professional women within the Women's City Club of Pasadena, the proud owners of the beautiful historic Blinn House. Since 1945, the club has been a place for women to socialize, discuss professional endeavors in a social environment, and contribute to charity. We meet every 3rd Tuesday of every month for a business n …

Why? Because you're hungry for food and even hungrier for conversation. I'm starting this group to reach out to executives, people who work alone, or other professionals who just don't have anyone to join them for lunch. Ideally I would love for it to double as a group that also wants to work on their Spanish......but that part is really secondary. Also, there are almost no groups at meetup.com for this area and I think that should change. Don't you? So if you work in the area please join the gr …

Indie Desk is a coworking space—a middle ground between working out of your loft and renting your own office. More importantly, though, Indie Desk is a community. We want to help creative people get to know others who are going through similar things in life and in business. We're looking for freelancers, startups and anyone else who is looking for a place geared toward doing work in the company of creative people. Because our concept is built around community, we're especially looking for p …

This group is for anyone who lives in/near San Pedro, works from home and loves it... but misses the camaraderie and occasional social breaks inherent in the office environment. • Do you miss having a proverbial water cooler to convene by with coworkers? • Ever find yourself experiencing bouts of cabin fever because you rarely leave the house during daylight hours? (What, with no road-based commute or daily/weekly lunch with cubemates, why would you?) • Want to get out from behind your computer …

Dining and Socializing, a PERFECT combination! Let's EAT! A dining and social club based in the South Bay focusing on friendly, social and HUNGRY people in their 30s and 40s meeting (or is that EATing) in Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, El Segundo and Palos Verdes Don't feel like cooking tonight? Or cant because your fridge is empty? Dont feel like doing take-out AGAIN? Feel like going out to eat, but don't want to do it alone? Curious about that restaurant in y …

Come join us for lunch and network. Within the hour and a half, you'll be able to mingle amongst other business professionals, give a 30 second description of your business as well as tell us what you are looking for to help you improve your business. Don't forget to bring a lot of business cards to distribute! We recommend you bring at least 30 cards if possible. Lunch is just $14, and you can pay by check or cash.

This referral group is for professionals whose typical clients are COMPANIES rather than consumers. We do 30 min structured networking in small groups for on the spot referrals and then break up for lunch with the possibility and hope for one-on-one follow ups over lunch. This group is sponsored in part by the MIT Club of Southern California.

This group is for new/expecting moms preferably with children born between November 2012-June 2013 in the local Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Cypress, Seal Beach, Long Beach areas. Let's get together for coffee dates, lunch, walks, play dates, or even girls nights out! This group is for working and stay at home mommies who want to build friendships and support one another through all the firsts of being a mom.

We are a major community for atheists in the greater Los Angeles area. Our monthly meetup is usually the 4rd Sunday at 11am. Our events vary from informative lectures to secular movies to playing fun games. Lunch is always served after the general meeting. Join fellow atheists to discuss beliefs and philosophies, deepen your freethought heritage and make new friends.

Welcome Ladies! Our group is open to all women in their 20s-30s interested in socializing, and making new friends in Orange County and surrounding areas. All ladies are encouraged to bring their awesomeness and great energy to all of our events. Some events we'll be hosting are: lunches, wine tastings, happy hours, dinners and BBQ's, movies, festivals, concerts, spa days, comedy clubs, and even weekend get-aways, to name a few. I really look forward to meeting you. If you have any questions, ple …

Whatever the situation that leaves you short of a few good friends, you are not alone... We are a group of diverse, vibrant, fun loving, friendly women, 55+ years young and mostly retired who are ready to change that situation. Since we have free time during the week days, we don't wait until the "weekend" or "monthly" to be friends and get our fun started. Our activities are planned during the weekdays usually starting earlier in the day (there will be some exceptions). We like to get out and m …

MandarinFriends.org is a large group that holds meetings in Los Angeles and Orange County. We encourage the learning of Mandarin among non-native speakers and look for making friends with native speakers. Any leve of English or Mandarin is accepted, but we are very serious about learning Mandarin. About Us & Media: http://www.mandarinfriends.org/about Become a member to stay updated with info regarding Mandarin-Chinese opportunities! Anyone in the world can become a member! The Mission Our missi …

You can visit our website at http://www.ocwriter.com for more details, where you can RSVP for our meetings in Fountain Valley, California (Orange County) off the 405. The Southern California Writers Association is dedicated to helping writers from all genres hone their skills and advance their careers. Members network and share vital information at meetings on the third Saturday of every month. SCWA presents expert speakers every month, covering a variety of topics. Speakers present lively, info …