To meet on an informal basis to paint watercolors outdoors in the Santa Cruz Mts near Felton.

This group is open to all who are interested in that ethereal pairing of great wine and beautiful poetry. Meetings are held at Poetic Cellars, a Santa Cruz Mountain Winery, located on 33 peaceful redwood - studded acres. The gatherings are an opportunity for you to experience all types of poetry paired with spectacular wine and cheese

A book is always better when you have others to share it with. This informal book group is designed to initiate lively discussion about a variety of fiction and non-fiction selections. If you want suggestions for  interesting books and to get together with others in your community for a monthly gathering, this is the place for you.  We meet the the 4th Wed. evening of the month at various locations in the Santa Cruz area

… We often get so busy that we don't take time to meet people and develop true connections. Many women long for deeper and more empathic connections with others, but we don't know where to find it. Here is where you find it. I long to give this encouragement to women and believe it is deeply needed in our community. Why should I join? You should join this group if you want a real, authentic, nurturing space to develop true connections with other women. All I ask is you bring your heart and a carin …

Meeting new friends and seeing films is what we do best. We are a social group that enjoys a variety of movies from drama to romance to foreign films to independent films. Great conversations and stimulating discussions are always an essential part of our Meetups so we often grab coffee, dinner and/or drinks together. This is your opportunity to make new friends and see great films. Please join us for good times filled with laughter, stories and amazing company.

I love Pugs and believe they are most "fun" and "funny" of any dog breed. Every day my Pugs make me laugh with something they do. I noticed that there are many Pug parents in the Santa Cruz area and thought it would be great to start a local group. I have one year old Pugs, Bella (a fawn) and Lola (black). I also have twin 11 year old boys. Everything comes in twos in our home... I look forward to meeting up with other Pug Parents and their Pugs at locations that will be safe and fun.

Cruzbeer.com is a social group dedicated to promoting and highlighting the craft beer community in the greater Santa Cruz area through ongoing meetups. The Santa Cruz craft beer community is alive and well with four local breweries and a few great craft beer bars in the area.  We are looking for people who enjoy craft beer, want to hang out, and have some fun meeting new people. Some possible events will be brewery visits, home brewing classes, beer festivals, or just happy hour at a local beer …

Members of Santa Cruz Trail Runners like to get dirty. A little bit of dust, dirt, mud, water or rain will not stop us. We run on the dirt and in the trees. We run over rocks and through creeks. We run uphill and downhill. Why? Because we can—because it's a blast—because we like to get dirty. Trail running creates less impact on the body than running on pavement, utilizes more muscle groups so you get stronger, increases balance and agility, is mentally stimulating and is a great way to connect …

I've started this group in an effort to meet more friends. I've lived in Santa Cruz for over two years as a '30 something' and found that it's hard to meet fun and interesting ladies when you're not in college anymore. This is my effort to find fun things to do with other ladies like going out to game night, day outings, resturant visiting, movie watching whatever! Just as long as your fun loving and want to make new girlfriends!

… Is 2012 the target for Earth to be birthed into a new expression? Find out by coming to Avalon Visions twice a month! The discussion group is led by Robert Perala and Gwen Thomas. Robert Perala is an Internationally acclaimed author of: The Diving Blueprint, and The Divine Architect. He is considered to be one of the most unique clairvoyants in North America, and has appeared on: The Fox Network, SHOWTIME, CNN, and Coast to Coast AM,

A Cuddle Party is a three and ½ hour communication workshop centered around touch and affection that teaches adults new ways to connect with one another.You can wear your PJ's, eat snacks and tea, and meet some new fun folks. Expand you kindness quotient, connect with your compassion, and know that what you choose will be honored. Together we will create a safe space for ease of self –discovery. There is a 45 minute introduction and 2.5 hours of 'free style' cuddling. There is no requirement to …

Discover how to: * Increase comfort in public speaking—with colleagues, subs, owners, more * Increase effectiveness—at meetings, on job sites, at interviews * Gain confidence, self-esteem and personal satisfaction * Think and speak clearly when “on the spot” * Improve communications—make meetings more effective and valuable * Increase management and leadership potential!

At the request of several good friends, I decided to start this group so parents (married, single, widowed, other) in Almaden Valley, who are now empty nesters (or close to it), can now get together and do the things they used to do "pre-kids!" Anyone can join--just be ready to laugh and have a ton of fun doing all sorts of STUFF! AND....thus, the name ENDS, which stands for "EMPTY NESTERS DOING STUFF!" That's us - Join us!

BATOS is an exciting Single's group that focuses on events geared toward fun activities such as Dancing, Live Music, Travel, Hiking, Sports, and of course the opportunity to possibly meet someone special. We plan on being very active with events. If you have a cool idea and would be interested in hosting a singles event please post it on the idea board and your idea will be reviewed and posted as a Meet Up. 

When you find out you are pregnant or you are getting married or you need to cry on someone’s shoulder about a break up, who do you call? You call a girlfriend! If you are like me you find that it is hard to meet new girlfriends as an adult. We are busy with work and kids and going through the daily grind. But if you are also like me you know how important having girlfriends is. This group is intended for those who are looking for long term friendship. If you are in your mid twenties to mid thir …

I created this group because I love karaoke and would love to meet other karaoke singers in my age group who enjoy the "karaoke experience" as much as I do.