A workshop designed to cultivate creativity and mindfulness in the process of recovery from grief, trauma, or addiction. We use writing exercises to uncover, discover, and discard old wounds as well as to create positive attitudes, present awareness, and future goals. We also play with fiction and poetry, and use visual arts as inspiration. Group leader has her masters in creative writing.

Anyone who has left 12 step groups or wanting to socialize with more forward thinking people around recovery from Addiction or Alcohol abuse. Anyone who was hurt or damaged in Alcoholics ANonymous or Narcotics Anonymous or DA, BDA, OA

This Meetup group, Los Angeles Area Start Up Addicts, will be a very exciting one to be a part of. Our group will be composed of C-level executives of startups and members of highly established Web based organizations like Google, Facebook, Yahoo and more. The group is here to grow, help each other out, and even do business together. Our events will consist of keynote speakers, startup presentations, group brainstorming sessions, networking, food, and a in general having a good time. We like t …

This Sportbike Group is specifically designed for and catering to Experienced Street and Track Riders. We are essentially a Track group.  This does not mean that we are all racers .. in fact very few of us are.  We do 1 Welcome Ride per month and at least 1 Track Day event per month. The rides will all be Medium to Spirited paced, but still with Safety in mind at all times. There will be no Beginner rides or easy cruises to breakfast. There are many great groups who cater to this ( SCAR and SOCA …

This group was started to help parents through the daunting process of dealing with their loved ones who have mental health and substance abuse issues. We all know that mental health and substance abuse issues can reek havoc in the family. As a parent it is so important to learn to set firm boundaries while exhibiting good self care and creating a new set of rules in your own home. This group will support you through the process as well as inform you with input from other parents who may have ex …

This group is for anyone who wants to learn to make jewelry. Easy to intermediate projects. Great for gift giving or for yourself. Kits will be provided for purchase at a small cost for the beads and findings.  I'll have a great assortment of kits so you can make as few or as many projects at each meet up. Come and get creative with us! :)

We are committed to providing a group that supports one another with their real life money problems and provide support, encouragement, heartfelt listening, tips, Free advice when asked for people struggling with their financial situation. This could be in regards to credit, foreclosure, job loss or change, health, separation, addiction and more. This group is for anyone wanting to support and encouragement and unbiased solutions from peers and professionals not looking to charge for their help. …

We are the Urban Adventurers of Los Angeles, the City's largest Billiards, Air Hockey, Indoor Skydiving, Curling, Table Shuffleboard, MiniGolf, Foosball, Indoor Target Shooting, Indoor Skydiving, Indoor GoKarts, Minature Golf and Bowling Meetup Group for active singles and couples looking to spice up their life! If you're addicted to excitement like we are, this is YOUR Meetup. You come for the THRILL. You stay for the RUSH. And the new friends! Over 800+ Members of this Meetup Group come fro …

Are you ready to take control of your anger? Have colleagues, friends or family members complained about your temper? Has your anger lead to problems with the law, at work or your home? At Anger Management 818 we offer several different programs designed to help you learn about your anger, and manage your emotions more effectively. Let our anger management counselors help you perceive challenging situations differently to manage your daily life more smoothly and calmly. It is time for you to fee …

We are a group of dedicated fly fishers who get together to tie flies, tell lies and plan our next fishing outing. Beginners - experts are welcome to come and share their experience or get help to get to the next level. Many LA residents don't realize how much fly fishing is available in the area. This is a great way to meet like minded anglers and find new places to wet a line.

… If you have substance or sexual addiction issues we support you, but ask that you find a more appropriate group for you to join. This is not it. We support everyone, but we are a fit and healthy group and would like to draw the same. You must be approved by the organizers to join this group and you must adhere to the policies of each Affair. Your willingness to dump convention is definitely what we are after, but any activity that will hamper the "Freestyle", fun-loving atmosphere will not be …

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This is a group for serious law of attraction students, specifically as taught by Abraham-Hicks, who are looking for support in weight loss using LOA principles.  In the past, our attempts at weight loss involved an action journey. It worked for a while but we didn’t shift our vibration, so the weight came back. Abraham-Hicks says, “…as you are taking the action, you are working under a distinct handicap, for there simply is not enough power in the action itself to compensate for the compe …

… The social and emotional support I found in an overeating addiction fellowship was so helpful and instrumental, but I didn't truly find peace around food, overcome emotional eating, and reach a comfortable body weight until I began practicing intuitive eating, mindful eating, and the practices outlined in Geneen Roth's "Women Food and God." This group will blend the rich wealth of tools offered in both approaches to create a community of people that are ready to take actions to heal.  I ask and …

Stand up paddle surfing continues to take the watersports world by storm, drawing everyone from complete beginners to some of the world's best watermen and waterwomen to this "new" watersport gifted to us by the Polynesians and beach boys of Waikiki. We are looking for fellow SUP addicts for coast runs, surf sessions, fun paddles, downwinders, distance paddles, etc. for fun times out on the ocean. We hope to share and spread the stoke of this awesome sport while always surfing with aloha. All …

Yoga is powerful. It's powerful because the tools of yoga (including focus, balance, flexibility, conscious breath and community) can all help you transform your life to receive more abundance than previously thought, seen, imagined or manifested in your life. Each Meetup will incorporate Yoga AND other incredible activities (including African dance, hiking, biking, drumming, recovery, meditation, etc.) to maximize your potential. In order to get new results in life, you MUST be willing to: …