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

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 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 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 …

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.

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 …

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!

This group is in some way like Alcoholics Anonymous, But instead of being addicted to alcohol, we are addicted to Self-Growth. In order to reach our full potential as a human being, we must be humble.   10 commandments for a  Self Growth-er are:   1.Curiosity. He knows that learning is a continuous process. He is never too smart, or too dumb. "I know that I know nothing" Socrates 2.Contribution. He knows that more he helps other people reach their full potential, the more he learns about hims …

Would you like more peace, joy and fulfillment in your life? Would you like to be able to stay centered despite any life challenges? Would you like to learn to increase your focus, productivity and look younger and feel better? Join us for Meditation for Beginners. I you have trouble sitting still for five minutes, quieting your mind for a few seconds than this is the ideal practice for you. We will start with baby steps and build up a blissipline where meditation becomes a way of l …

… We tend to believe that changing something “hard” like a habit of mind, an addiction, or our relationships will take more time than a light switch, but it doesn’t. It just requires focus, repetition, and reinforcement. All of these are built in to the light switch example. You must turn on the switch to get the light to come on. You do it at least once a day, and the reinforcement is the light coming on so you can see. It can’t be ignored or you remain in the dark. The reason we don’t change mos …

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: …

… It has worked successfully with ailments ranging from asthma, arthritis, cancer, to addictions, stress, depression and phobias. We are here as a service to the community, all are welcome!

Zumba® is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends exotic international music and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is hypnotic, thrilling, high energy, and downright addictive. You'll have a blast while blasting away up to 1,000 calories!!! If you are looking for a fun way to get into shape or stay in shape, Zumba is your answer! No dance or fitness experience is necessary! Keishia is a licensed Zumba Instructor and takes pride in the authenticity of the Zumba experience …

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