Do you have a fear of public speaking? Do you wish to excel in your verbal communications. presentations and leadership skills? Are you interested in networking with other business professionals from the Surrey, BC area in a supportive environment? Then Surrey Business Friends Toastmasters would be a great place to visit. We are an established public speaking club with a variety of members, from beginners to the 2012 World International Speech Contest Finalist and current District 21 (all of BC) …

Ultimate LOVE and Passion (ULP for short) is a community of like-minded individuals creating friendships and relationships that stand the test of time. Using principles from top authors, trainers and coaches we can ALL learn to have fun, playful, passionate relationships with the right person. Have you tried all those "other" dating sites? Do your friends try to set you up on blind dates? Have you been in relationships where you just don't have that "spark" everyone talks about? Are you on a jou …

Feeling that urge to get out and do something physical in the great outdoors that we are so fortunate to have on our doorstep? Do you have a really weird schedule, and can't always get out on weekends, but have free days in the week? Do you love hiking, scrambling, trail running, snowshoeing, skiing, kayaking, or even rollerblading? Do you prefer smaller groups? Then this group is for you! Our focus is on hiking and trail running, but anything physical and outdoorsy is good! And we have weekend …

The School of Gypsy Arts was founded by Sharron on May 11, 2011 to bring together a community of like minded people to share and learn about various metaphysical modalities and spiritual pathways. Gatherings and workshops usually take place at the Oasis Wellness Centre in Coquitlam, BC at 1111 Austin Avenue. Sharron is a Tarot and Tea Cup Reader at Reflections Books (Sundays) in Coquitlam. The group is supported by an amazing assistant organizer Della and two wonderful event organizers: Grace an …

Welcome to the Real Estate JV Club No Money Down Investing Strategies for Canadians Meet others interested in building their Real Estate portfolio and learn how to invest with legal creative financing techniques that work in CANADA! Our main niche is Real estate, you can although apply all the information here to your current business. Topics we cover in workshops are: Eight No Money Down Strategies Rent to Owns Buying Apartmernt Buildings Fix and Flips Internet Marketing Social Media H …

Animal rights related events in the Greater Vancouver area, including film showings, leafleting, protests, fundraisers, festivals, conferences, and more! If you know of any animal rights related events that aren't currently posted here, please click "Suggest a new meetup" to add it! (in the center column, above the event listings) All members may post animal rights events, but please note that events must in some way advocate for animals (or be a planning/preparation meeting). If you are looking …

The intention of this group is firstly to learn and practise photography in various settings...how fun. Of course it is fun to meet people and share ideas and see new things. Our group will be a great group of people committed to learning photography, teaching photography, and having fun. Group members must own a SLR Camera, which is the type of camera where you can remove the lens and interchange it if desired. Ownership of a SLR camera is a requirement of becoming a member. Group get togethers …

Ebooks, videos, audio programs, seminars, webinars, coaching, phew! Information products are one of the fastest growing online industries. Turn your current, unique knowledge into a viable, fun and profitable business! Join us for a night of sharing 'best-practices'. What worked, what didn't, and how do we grow our businesses as quickly and ethically as possible? Find out at the next Vancouver Infopreneur Meetup!

Hi, Im a single mom with a kingergarden age child.  I created this group to cater to the other side of the bridge families with events in Surrey, Langley, Cloverdale, and some Richmond, New Westminster and tri-cities locations although I will post events all over the lower mainland.  Anyone from any area who wants to come out is encouraged.  If you have an ideas, we encourage you to host and post an event. City sponsored public family events are constantly posted as well as free events all over …

This group is for lesbian women who love the outdoors; our activities take advantage of the scenic dikes, trails and forests in Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam and Maple Ridge. From walking our dogs, hiking, cycling and geocaching to paintball, swimming & more, this group is for like-minded women to socialize and play in the great outdoors. See you outside! Before joining please ensure you will abide by the following: For everyone's safety & consideration: 1. Please keep a clear, current photo of …

Welcome to this group! I was born in Lebanon but my parents moved to Canada when I was very young.  I grew up with many spiritual questions and after many years of searching, I finally found many answers. Fluent in both English and Arabic, I can genuinely share my religious knowledge from personal experience and wisdom. I having been where you are today, if you're searching and looking for real answers. Do you have the courage to actually come? When I see you in person, that means you do! WEEKLY …

Sponsored by the CCFC (Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Of Canada), we have: 1. DISCUSSION GROUPS ACROSS BC: Monthly we meet in a group setting to help local people dealing with Crohns Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and IBD, share experiences, offer support, and make new friends. All are welcome so please join us at our monthly meetup. CURRENT Meetups: New Westminster / Victoria / Surrey Meetup locations coming soon: Kelowna / Abbotsford / down town Vancouver. Would you like to help us by facilitat …

Young, free, and single? This is your perfect chance to… Shine Your Inner Beauty! Shine Your Inner Light for Canada! Break the rotten portrayal of women found in today's media and society! This nation can be transformed when individuals undergo a positive transformation within themselves~! *The most beautiful person is someone who glows from the inside out.* ProModel is a non-profit, non-commercial, international organization based on Christian values, and our aim is to help young women develo …

Should it be such a struggle to get results? Have you ever wanted something in your life so bad you could almost taste it and then struggled in frustration until you just gave up? Most people struggle to achieve their goals because their brain has been trained to achieve the results they are currently getting. The fact is we are hard wired to avoid pain and seek pleasure. The problem with this is that we start out at the mercy of our teachers! The cool thing is that we have developed a BRAIN TRA …

Reeling Silk is a new addition to the T'ai Chi landscape in Vancouver. Offering instructional classes at several locations around town, you can choose one close to you. If you've heard about or seen T'ai Chi and thought you'd like to give it a try, then drop by for a FREE first class. Classes are currently being given at the Creekside Community and Recreation Centre in the Athletes Village on False Creek, and at the Scotiabank Dance Centre on Davie St near Granville St in downtown Vancouver. I l …

I am currently in the process of looking for others who may be interested in co-facilitating a support group for those struggling with borderline personality disorder. I am looking for individuals who are stable enough and have enough time to commit to a couple evenings a month and then eventually once a week. I am planning on running the groups on Thursday evenings but nothing is set in stone. If you are someone who has BPD or has been through DBT and other skills training I would consider this …

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This is a fun and unique group for people who would like to lose weight, have more energy, or just get healthier while helping raise money for charity! A SHRINK-A-Thon is like a “walk-a-thon”, but instead of "walking" participants shed excess pounds for charity. Instead of raising pledges for every kilometer we walk, we will be sponsored for every pound or inch we lose! We all know many worthy causes in need of financial support. Also, many of us recognize the need to shed a few pounds, gain …

Do you love the "big city" lifestyle, but don't necessarily do the typical "big city" things (go clubbing, wear expensive designer labels, carry a tiny dog in your purse, etc.)?! Are you a single, working professional, male or female, 30-45 years old, that's seriously wanting to meet others in your age bracket, with the same mindset? Then this could just be the group for you :) My personal goal with this group is to build a base of tight-knit, high-caliber members that fit the following criteria …

Hello fellow investor, The purpose of this group is to help a wide variety of people who are trying to ensure the future long term success for themselves, their family, and their children. Do you, or anyone you know, fit into any of these categories: You want to buy a better home, but can't afford any additional payments? You don't have a properly funded retirement plan? You have children that will be going to post-secondary? You have more month than you have money and need to get out of the de …

I am inspired to offer my experience to others and to initiate a learning community rooted in mindfulness practice, that will foster the growth of mindfulness in our larger community and improve the quality of life for everyone in our places of work, our homes, and our personal relationships. Co-creating an open, contemplative learning environment, sharing best practices and resources, and developing our local network would be the main goals of the community . The Vancouver Mindfulness for Profe …

We are a Baguazhang training group. We do the Doaist Bagua as taught by Master Jerry Alan Johnson. We are currently practicing the body conditioning exercises, circle waking and the pre-natal form. What this group is: a few people who are working on this specific system of Bagua. We do not practice anything else besides this particular system/style. We also talk about and work with qi and the energies within Bagua in particular.  However we do not (yet) practice sparring, nor do application dril …

The future of education is now.  And best of all it is FREE! Listen to me...  http://n.pr/y2kRz9 Stanford Takes Online Schooling To The Next Academic Level Join us to discuss the weekly content of the various Stanford's 2012 Online courses (Yes there are two independent CS 101 courses).  The expectation is that you will be up to date the course lecture and such before attending meetups. Sign up is free and open to everyone.  Use the links below and choose the advanced track. Start Dates are her …

The Story We Be: Memoir Reading and Writing Intensive Call for Applications Deadline May 15th The Story We Be is a 5-Week Memoir Reading and Writing Intensive that will run in Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories, June-July, 2013. This Intensive will bring together an intergenerational group of 12 community members, artists from a diversity of disciplines, and community organizers, 18 years and older, to develop and strengthen skills in craft in cross-genre memoir writing, and performative storyt …

Hello and welcome to the dog-friendly hiking and walking meet up group!  We are a group of active people that love to spend time in our beautiful outdoors with our dogs - hiking and walking.  Some of us have young dogs or dog breeds that really need a lot of exercise, and some of us are focused on getting the exercise for ourselves - but we all come together to enjoy nature, each others' company, and the joy of watching our dogs on the trails, in the forest, in the water, and yes, in the mud as …

Whether you're a "weekend warrior" armed with a camera, or the want-to-be professional, Metro Vancouver Photography Workshop offers instructional photography workshops designed with you in mind. I'll provide you with the equipment and models necessary for a hands-on photography experience. In my workshops you'll appreciate a comfortable environment for improving your photography skills through class participation, practical experience and collaboration with other photographers. I believe, a prof …

The purpose of this Referral Networking group is to have one specialist from each industry in the group. This way we actually get to know each other, build trust among the group and most importantly give/get referrals. Only when one specialist leaves the group, we will have an open spot for that industry(see below to see what specialists are part of this group) Why take part in a group that already consists of 6 Realtors, 5 mortgage specialists, 3 financial. We will start by meeting once a month …

Are you looking for people to walk with?  This group is for people who are hoping to get out for a walk a few times a week...whether it is around a track...around a lake...around a golf course...around an interesting urban neighbourhood... It's so easy to procrastinate on getting out in the fresh air for some exercise...since Daylight Savings I've been having more success and would love to meet some new people to walk with who are also looking for a little "accountability". If you know of a grea …