Calling all track lovers! This is a group for anyone aged 21 and up, interested in training with fellow track athletes. We're a friendly and driven group, coached by our passionate and nurturing USATF-certified Level 2 coach, Nina Moore. We meet 3 times a week in Santa Monica. We started this group because we know there are many track junkies out there who would love to keep training in a competitive environment while balancing professional and family commitments.

If you've trained in martial arts for many years, you know the symptom of finding too much comfort in your own dojo. You become so familiar with your training partners' energies that training drifts further and further away from real life and almost becomes a sort of cooperative dance. You may feel very good and confident in your own style, but want to measure yourself against different ones. So this group is a chance for like minded souls on a quest for martial betterment to practice with other …

Active Outdoor Gals is an adventure group for women who want to explore the outdoors in Southern California. Recently, I realized that I spend a lot of time indoors, whether it be working, exercising, or relaxing at home. I am tired of all that! Summer is around the corner, so it’s time to explore nature! This meetup is also for women who don’t have much experience with the outdoors; this would be a perfect learning ground for all of us. ☺ We will go kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, running, pad …

“This is a FREE Workout every Wednesday at the Westwood Community Center from 10-11am for anyone interested in getting into the Best Shape of Their Life! Our workout starts with a yoga stretch and intention setting, full body workout, and cool down with more personal development. We also offer workouts everyday of the week. We have an amazing free beach workout in Santa Monica Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday's from 9-10am. We offer a workout for people after work - nighttime workouts Tuesday & Thursd …

We Exercise. We Socialize. We Thrive. Social GreenRunners share the joy of running and walking in a social atmosphere. Our Meetups are free and full of possibilities. We meet weekly at a Culver City park to run and walk as a community. All runners and walkers are welcome. No one is lost or left behind. Our Meetups are rooted in the belief that we are all natural-born runners. We run to feel good. We run to think. We run to bring people together. Join us…your health needs the runner inside you! J …

Welcome, future marathoners! This group is the official marathon training program of the Santa Monica Running Group. Our current training program is designed for runners who are determined to complete the 13.1® Los Angeles – half marathon in January and/or the FULL Los Angeles Marathon in March. The official training for both events began in October 2012. If you have any questions, please contact the organizer of this group. More details? This program is completely FREE to anyone. It is all inc …

We are a diverse group of flag football fanatics. We welcome novice & experienced adult players of all ages. Our motto is safety first, then sportsmanship, fun, exercise, & competition. Come make new friends, have fun, and get great exercise at the beach. No fees or donations required! FREE Gatorade & energy bars. We use high quality flags. Our wrist coaches help novices catch on quickly and simulate a real NFL game because we use real NFL plays.  Our rules GUARANTEE that men & women receive the …

Have a good time and play some strategy board games including Settlers of Catan, Puerto Rico, Dominion and others. Learn, teach and have fun. We play modern strategy board games that are growing in popularity everywhere. Board gaming is a social pursuit that can be enjoyed by all ages while promoting fun, social interaction, mental challenge with a dose of healthy competition. You do not need to own any games to take part, group members bring their own games along for the group to play; this a …

Welcome to the neighborhood! CULTURE PUB Los Angeles is a world–class cultural amusement park from Pasadena, Chinatown, to the Miracle Mile and the Westside. Let’s chart an expedition into excitement and intrigue! Join art aficionados in search of treasures at world renown museums, contemporary galleries, and the hip new art scenes sprouting up. THE SOCIAL VIBE The good news is your fellow members are a sharp mix of people who are inquisitive and outgoing. Most are college age mid 20s to early …

If you are looking to connect with fellow Africans and friends of Africa; meet new people, expand your network, and learn about Africa - then you are at the right place.  Lets meet & share with others our diverse cultures, history, and the American experience.  Anyone including non-Africans are free to join this group.  Our meetup will also give our members who are new to the U.S./Los Angeles the opportunity to make friends, thereby easing the process of adapting to the new LA environment. Our …

Hiking, Peak bagging and Backpacking throughout the year with many Sierra Club sections. Outings at all levels for beginning to conditioned and experienced hikers. Meet other like-minded folks who love the outdoors. Enjoy shared "happy hours" camping beside alpine lakes; celebrate with others as they achieve their goals of climbing local, Sierra, and desert peaks; make lifelong friends with whom you can explore the outdoors in every season. To find more Sierra Club outings go to http://angeles2. …

We are a chapter of the of the International MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support). We are a non-profit group located in the East End of Simi Valley CA (93063 zip code). We offer many free and low-cost activities to MOMs in the Simi Valley area several times a week. We also have a monthly MOMS night out (without kids). Our chapter has families with children ranging from newborn to older ages. We are run by an member elected Executive board and have monthly meetings for our members to participat …

This is the first Drum Circle in Culver City, on the LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, AT NOON. Culver City Cultural Affairs is behind us, and it's a regular event! Come be a part of Culver City Culture! We have a great group of drummers of all skill levels and disciplines from Masters to Newbies, and we always have a great time. We usually have dancers, hoopers, families, teens and seniors too.  Come meet us! There's NO SIZE LIMIT! We will be meeting under the Pavilion in MEDIA PARK, IN CULVER CITY. …

Hi Hikers! We are 2 personal trainers that thought to do something fun and free for our community! We have an up and running Hiking/Fit Club every Saturday and Sunday. Starting time is 8am sharp. If you are looking for a way to get active and have fun, we do hiking and stretching that pretty much anyone can handle. Everybody are welcome! If you want to live healthy and active lifestyle, lose weight and also have fun then join our group and bring your friends and family!! Bring water and positive …

We gather informally and run through some very ridiculous and freeing Laughter Yoga exercises which wrap up around 45 minutes later. It is a great way to meet fun folks and let off steam : ) Note: no yoga mats are necessary, come as you are, all fitness levels are fine, be ready for some silliness!

A unique networking and learning opportunity. Due to feedback from attendees, we have re-engineered our Forums. Not only have we changed the name, we have up-dated the meeting formula and made the meeting completely free to any and all women who wish to attend. Not only will there be a networking opportunity, you will a...lso be able to openly discuss your career issues, business challenges, economic challenges and get great ideas from women who may be going through similar difficult issues par …

The Beverly Hills Women's Network is the perfect destination for happy, affluent renaissance women who are focused on living their lives to the fullest and creating a relevant legacy! Renaissance: --n. a revival or rebirth, especially of culture and learning. A renewal of life, interest, or vigor. Membership Has It's Privileges. What Are The Next Steps ? 1. Submit a true, recent and accurate photo of your "human" self and not an "avatar" nor photos of flowers, animals, or the like that you feel …

The Tasty Book Club pairs good books with good food. We read a variety of genres: silly books, smart books, memoirs, literary fiction and, yes, we even once read a book about werewolves. We pair the book with food or countries that appear in the book. If a book takes place in Greece, we eat Greek food. If we read a book that takes place in the American South, we go for BBQ. And so on. We aim for diversity among our book choices. Everyone is welcome to suggest books, but preference is given to b …

Century Plaza Toastmasters is a supportive group that can help you develop your speaking and leadership skills. In addition to learning how to write and deliver prepared speeches, you will learn how to speak on your feet, how to give constructive feedback, how to run efficient meetings, and more. Also, thanks to the Hyatt's generosity, we do not have to pass venue costs (e.g., a meal or rent) through to our members. In addition to initial fees that cover your manual and other materials, our memb …

You cannot run away from your mind. By meditation , you can train the mind to keep calm and be free from disturbances either from within or outside. Apply concentrated awareness to the internal confusion and mental conflicts, and observe or pay attention to all the changing states of your mind. When the mind is properly developed, it bring happiness and bliss. If the mind is neglected, it runs you into endless troubles and difficulties. The disciplined mind is strong and effective, while the wav …

Hello and Welcome to Long Lasting Hang Out Friends. This Group Is part of Making Real True Lasting Friendship, and It's all about creating a supportive long lasting friendship. ( This is not a singles group, but it is part of learning, growing and supporting true friends who are vital to a fulfilling life). True friends help us distress, and challenge us to follow our dreams, while we cheer each other on when times get tough or when we need an extra push. Although true friends bring tons of val …

This group is for 18-25 year old, active people who love traveling, running, hiking, and exploring new areas and cities. This group is open to suggestions. Some ideas I have are camping at Joshua Tree National Park, A Road Trip to Oregon, and hiking at the Grand Canyon. We will do our best to have the best time possible without breaking the bank, since we foresee our group will have many student members on limited budgets. Looking forward to meeting you all and please feel free to come with some …

I've hiked, camped and backpacked for many years. One day while hiking with a group, I heard people talking about some local hot springs, and it sounded interesting so I wanted to find out more.  Long story short, within a few years, I've gone to most of the hot springs in Southern California and many up north as well. Hot springs are special places.  They truly do have medicinal and stress relieving properties.  If you have any silver jewelry you will see the healing mineral content of the wate …

Join Our Psychic Development and Mediumship Awareness! Gathering of Great People who wish to develop their psychic abilities in a comfortable environment. Our Group includes discussions on Spirituality, Mediumship, Psychic abilities, Angels, Spiritual Guide, Ghost, and other Phenomenon experiences. Training and Seminars are charged based on the event, training and location. (The suggested donations for group sessions run between $15.00 to $35.00, or more, based on workshop, training and certific …

This is a group for any and all start ups, entrepreneurs, techies and business minded folk that are looking for new ideas, support and integration ideas with current and emerging technologies to help support and grow your business.  Every meeting I will bring resources together for casual but in depth conversations around the latest and greatest ways to run your workflows and expand your business infrastructure. We'll get together for a sponsored happy hour (free drinks and apps) once a month on …

Join Our NLP-Hypnosis & Alternative Emotional Support and Study Group! It is all about Allowing The Law of Attraction-NLP-Hypnosis & Study Group! And it's part of Enter Your Mind Center, INC. Non-Profit. Our Group includes discussions on the Allowing The Law Of Attraction which focuses on forgiveness, letting go, and manifestation. Our emphasis is on the principle of self healing and empowerment, instead of the regular "law of attraction" that confuses you with "like attracts like and negative a …

In Ancient Times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle Earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages, it fell by chance into the hands of the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins. From his fastness in the Dark Tower of Mordor, Sauron's power spread far and wide. He gathered all the Great Rings to him, but a …

If you're an active single traveler, we invite you to join us!  Singles in Paradise was established in 2000 and is run by Ed Reder, who is also the founder of Athletic Singles Association, a club that began in 1985. The Athletic Singles Association is now called Active Singles Adventures and you may join us for local events by going to that Meetup group: LA: Meetup.com/losangelessingles OC: Meetup.com/orangecountysingles SD: Meetup.com/sandiegosingles For this Meetup, it's all about the tra …