Welcome to Addicted to Manga! So youre into anime, manga, video games, movies, & tv shows. That's great!! We welcome all kinds of otaku. The majority of the group is between the ages of 20 and 35. Dont be shy come and  join us for a meet. I guarantee that you'll have lot's of fun. Meet new friends that talk about their favorite Anime/Manga, shows, games, etc. Share your own art and fiction! Whatever interests you have is welcome here. Meeting at cities like Whittier, Bell, Little Tokyo, Culver …

SHARE! The Self-Help & Recovery Exchange in Culver City is a safe place to find many self-help meetings that deal with hundreds of different life challenges from anxiety, addiction, sexual compulsions, money difficulties, gambling, mental health, health and wellness, alcoholism, and much much more.

Are You Having Trouble Controlling the Way You Eat? Are you underweight or overweight? Obsessed with weight or dieting? Visit www.foodaddicts.org for a list of weekly meetings You are not alone. Today, there is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have experienced difficulties in life as a result of the way we used to eat. We joined FA because we were obsessed with food. We find that we need this program of recovery and the fellowship …

These meetups address the issues of overweight and body image. They are specifically focused on removing the pain and suffering of weight reduction. Instead of another "diet book" or "counting calories", we focus on the root feelings surrounding body image and food addiction. Food is not the "enemy".  It is a wonderful part of life! We learn a love of our bodies AND a love of life. In these meetups, we create a space to replace unconscious suffering and addictive eating with awareness - with pre …

New on-going grief/bereavement support group in Santa Monica for parents who have lost children to addiction, drugs, alcohol, medication. If you or someone you knows has had a child/adult child die from a substance event, please contact us for more information. This group is free. Times and dates are TBA. 310 917-5008 or graspsantamonica

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program based on the Beatitudes. The purposes of Celebrate Recovery are to fellowship and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery Principles. By working and applying these Biblical principles, we grow spiritually and become free from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy, and a stronger personal relationship with God and others. About one-third of th …

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.

Hello People who want to stop eating sugar and can't because sugar is scientifically MORE ADDICTING THAN HEROINE! This group will meet hopefully once a week to formulate support and commitment to stop eating sugar. Over-eaters and emotional eaters welcome too, as these issues often coincide. It will be like our own little 12 step/Weight Watchers program! A place to be heard, to be helped and to be happy!

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. I also want to be supportive of anyone who is using Moderation or Harm Reduction to feel welcome. This is not an abstinence based idea. ALthough it's not a drinking group LOL

Join us for events and groups meetings of psychological wellness, personal growth, transformation and spiritual emergence. We host wellness days, meditation group, a men's group, OCD anxiety group, and a lecture series on various topics of mental health.

Spiritual & Social events/groups/meetings/classes that bring people together to have human connections. This group is for people who have a desire to meet others, have spiritual and social interactions and wholesome fun!

Learn techniques for wire on wire beading. Supplies provided. Bring your own beads or use some of ours. Make beautiful jewelry and take it with you. Use the techniques for years to come! There is a fee to attend these classes but well worth it considering the wonderful techniques you'll take with you.

Anthony Raimondo, evolveist, consultant, author, speaker, life coach, hypnotherapist and founder of Accelerating Evolution LLC recognizes that an organization’s greatness begins with the greatness of each of its individuals, and each individual’s greatness begins with mastering their talent to perform at excellence. I created this group so individuals can become empowered to perform at their full potential in academics, art, acting, business, sports, etc, and their personal lives. Therefore the …

We are a group of people who love to get together to share in our common addiction, playing beach volleyball.  We don't have a lot of rules and regulations but we do require everyone play nice and have fun and follow organizer direction.  We try to get in competitive games of 2s, 3s, and 4s, and we like to adhere to the official rules of play.  We do require people new to volleyball to complete 4 sessions of Tommy's volleyball clinics offered through this meetup.  The cost is $60 and the benefit …

If you are addicted to crochet and/or knitting, and want to complete all of those projects that you have started, then this meetup is for you. Our name may seem like we are a group only for females, but "chicks" was chosen because I am a chicken lover. Men are always welcome to join us. In fact, we would love it if you would. You can find a full description about us under the PAGES tab. This group is also on facebook, join us there, too. We hope to stitch with you soon. : )

A sober group for adventurous souls in southern California. This does not mean you have to be a card carrying member of a 12 step program, but many of us are! We welcome anyone who wants to have some sober fun outdoors!  Let's explore and hike in  Southern California! This is OUR group, I welcome you to participate and make suggestions for fun activities. Family members and children are always welcome as are friendly dogs on hikes!

Meet other 80s fanatics and party, dance, drink and mingle at the best 80s clubs.

Designer? Marketer? Media maven? Social Media addict? Looking to create a group of creative minded professionals across all areas - digital, print, marketing, advertising. It's always fun to socialize with others that speak the language but also a great way to network. Happy hours and events will be held primarily in a 10 mile radius of the heart of Santa Monica and the main goal will be to socialize, with networking as an added bonus. Our outings will be a mix - maybe it's trivia night,a mixolo …

What is the Connection Between Spirituality and Weight Loss? BOOK STUDY: A COURSE IN WEIGHT LOSS - Best-selling author Marianne Williamson answers that question in her ground-breaking book, bringing you 21 spiritual lessons to help you surrender your weight forever. These lessons form a holistic paradigm for weight loss, addressing the spiritual, emotional, and psychological elements involved in what Williamson refers to as “conscious weight loss.” If you are a food addict, a compulsive eater, o …

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 …

Volleyball addicts with too much time on their hands looking for a place to get together, have good vb games and likely end up at Shellback's after. This group plays mostly group games - advanced/high intermediate player level recommended.

I think we need to start laughing more. Laughter yoga can be great complement to even serious yoga people's lives. Classes will be fun and probably only about 45 minutes. Benefits include: Feel-good hormones. Laughing leads to the release of endorphins, a self-manufactured natural opiate that has been scientifically shown to carry messages of attachment and bonding (the scientific terms for love), and to stimulate feelings of caring and forgiveness in addition to acting as a natural painkiller. …

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 men healing lifes hardships, abuses, limitations and addictions thru real life experience.We use the wisdom carried in each man and life lessons as support and guidance. This group is about learning to be supportive and present in mens lives,womens lives,spouses and family

A group of folks passionate about learning and dancing Argentine Tango - The Dance of Love and Life! Everyone is welcomed here...from seasoned dancers to complete novices. I offer group and private instruction for ALL kinds of dancers, young and old, seasoned and new, with and without partners. My teaching approach focuses on basics, upon Argentine Tango is structured: technique, connection, partnership, lead-and-follow... Argentine Tango is a social dance, which means it can be danced by ANYON …

Where do people who don't smoke, drink or use drugs meet & mingle? Here! All those times you were at a social event, whether a party or whatnot, and everyone was drinking or smoking or doing drugs of some kind, and, feeling disconnected you've thought "surely there must be others like me?" Well, in creating this group my intention is to finally give us a chance to meet our kindred spirits! What kind of activities will we do? What won't we do! Movies, dancing, billiards, hiking, singles night, …

http://celiasgourmettoffee.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQohRM... http://www.flickr.com/photos/32808109...... Once a month we will open our home for a tasting fest of all the flavors. No charge to you and absolutely no obligation to buy. I firmly believe that word of mouth is a very powerful marketing tool. And the wonderful thing about this, is that it is a monthly event that you are welcome to come over and over as many times as you like with no brow frowning from us or feeling obli …

Welcome! So many of us have experienced and struggled with emotional eating, body issues, and food and weight obsession, yet go through the experience alone, with shame and regret. The purpose of this group is to bring us together so that we may feel supported and truly heal. Borrowing from the foundations of Geneen Roth's writings (specifically Women Food and God), mindful eating, and the practices of group recovery, we will meet up and share our experiences, gaining strength and support throug …