Understanding Love through Modern Movies "Cinema is an ocean. Some float on the surface. Others dive for pearls." Are you a film lover and a fan of human relationships? I've created this Meetup group so single friends can enjoy a relaxing movie and talk about its beauty and underlying message. Each movie will be shown in a private home theater equipped with a large plasma screen and surround sound stereo. Initially, I'll choose films about love and romance, which may or may not have stereotypica …

A dinner of men and women to discuss finding and meeting the love of a lifetime.  This is a setting of about 25 men and women and we go around the dinner table, like a formal dinner party, and discuss all aspects of finding and keeping true love. We are in a very nice setting, meeting new people and getting to know each other.  We are getting to deeper conversations and learning about one another since we are diving into deep, heartfelt subjects.  It's a fiery, lively conversation, as everyone h …

This meetup is a group of people discussing gratitude, the meaning of life, philosophy and the great thinkers views; From Epicurus, Socrates, Aristotle and Einstein to living sages such as Thich Nat Hanh, Wayne Dyer, Mooji, Eckhart Tolle and others.   Perspectives on happiness, tranquility, peace and gratitude are a central theme of our discussions. WHO: Open to everyone. WHEN: Mondays 6pm-7pm WHERE: Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial Building 112 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 WHY: In …

This group is a gourmet dinner party with up to 12 people and after dinner we go into the art studio and I teach French Impressionist oil painting. Wine, dinner, materials and instruction all provided for $50 per night, which covers expenses. We meet typically on Monday nights, but sometimes on a Wednesday. It's a great way to make new friends and learn how to create a wonderful piece of art. Participants are typically beginners, although a few intermediates and advanced are in the class. I play …

The Santa Barbara County Hikers Meetup Group was founded to encourage people to get outside and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. Our intention is to allow you to hike at whatever pace works best for you, however we have sometimes been accused of having "fast paced" hikes. Please keep that in mind and read the hike descriptions carefully, (particularly the overall distance and elevation gain).  Most of our hikes in Santa Barbara County head uphill fast, so consider your personal conditioning l …

Heaven’s Touch of Light ~ To bring a community  together each week to practice giving and receiving various energy healing methods  Experience meditations and receive a healing attunement. Mediation along with Reiki reduces stress, calms your mind & relaxes your body. If you have a feeling that you have something special you are here to do but do not yet know what it is, you can use these processes to help you discover your path and purpose. The Universe does not restrict us by the rules and reg …

A circle to meet other women who are looking for friendship, sharing and community. To speak truth from our hearts. To listen without judgment. A place where women of all ages can share their wisdom, laugh at their mistakes and feel a part of something greater than themselves. This is not a therapy group but instead a safe place for women to drop their masks and learn from one another. If you are a woman looking to carve time out for yourself, make new friends and celebrate being a woman---regar …

DYBO IS A MOVEMENT Although we move our bodies as we dance our 'buts' off, the essence of this Movement is about freeing ourselves from our inner blocks so that we can blossom into our Unique Magnificence! DYBO is not an exercise class! It's an opportunity to Collaborate Joyously by dancing your many 'buts' off with your local DYBO tribe of BraveHeart Sisters. Who should join? Any and every woman who wants to experience her SHE... Souls Highest Expression!

This is a group that was created organically, from the earth and fueled by the fire. It started with meeting a friend to discuss life and inviting another friend and another..... It occurred to me that I was spending most Sunday nights after spending fun days with family & the "to do" list with friends at Sandbar. I've met many new people, some just passing through and some locals giving me the scoop on SB around the fire pit. At the last gathering we officially adopted each other and became …

A Reiki Share is an opportunity to receive, experience, and learn more about Reiki energy healing. Reiki is a Japanese technique that promotes relaxation, stress reduction, and healing. It is simple, safe and effective. Rei means "Universal Wisdom" or "Higher Power" and Ki means "life force energy" so Reiki can be translated as "spiritually guided life force energy." When our life force energy is low, stagnant, or stuck we are more susceptible to illness and stress. When our life force energy is …

We are the Santa Barbara IONS group. We invite you to particpate with us on your inner journey. The Institute of Noetic Sciences™, founded in 1973 by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell, is a nonprofit research, education, and membership organization whose mission is supporting individual and collective transformation through consciousness research, educational outreach, and engaging a global learning community in the realization of our human potential. “Noetic” comes from the Greek word nous, wh …

The purpose of this group is for Like-Minded, Spiritual, Wealth Minded folks to get together and discuss and participate in raising our vibrations to get everything we desire in life. It all starts with YOU...If YOU desire to strengthen your relationships, and /or increase your wealth, then this group is for you. We will BE discussing the Law of Attraction, Reiki Energy and Meditating, sprinkled in with demonstrations and guest speakers.

Come join a group of men and women as we hike and participate in various outdoor activities in and around Santa Barbara with an emphasis on FUN, safety, appreciation, environmental awareness, impact reduction and preservation of the beautiful Santa Barbara Country mountain ranges and beaches! Levels of intensity vary, so be sure to read the event description before committing. We're looking forward to meeting you!

Meet interesting people that are excited to meet others in a warm and accepting environment, crossing cultural barriers and celebrating what unites us rather than what divides us.  Join us for friendship,  fun activities and spirited spanish conversation. Anybody interested in practicing his/her Spanish is welcome!!

LET'S TALK ABOUT LOVE! This group is for positive, mature, loving and optimistic women who like and adore men – and who want to create exciting and lasting relationships. If you are single, married or in a committed relationship and want to find out how to make love work, this group is for you. We meet monthly over lively conversations, have fun, laugh, and ponder the question of love and intimacy: How to find love, accept love, fall in love (with yourself and that special someone), keep love …

www.SantaBarbaraREIA.com www.SBREIA.com Providing Education and Networking Opportunities For the Local Community and Beyond Active volunteers get into our meetings FREE & earn Commissions! Call Dan Ringwald 805-967-6595 for details RSVP here or at www.SantaBarbaraREIA.com/purchase for all SBREIA meetings. If you are not currently a Meetup.com member please look to the upper right side of this page and click on Join us! Fill out your profile and then RSVP for meetings.  Meetup.com does not give …

Hello this is Rob and Diane van Haaren. http://www.yeahman.com/ We have started to teach locally afters years of traveling and teaching and performing. We wanted to create a local dance scene that could create enough momentum to have more outlets for people to meet others and share the HAPPY DANCE and GREAT MUSIC. Tuesdays at the Beautiful Racquet Club on 500 Sanjon Rd in Ventura and now a NEW Swing Dance Night at "YEAHMAN" Swing Club on Thursday with Swing dance Lessons and followed by dance a …

Question: How can you tell if an entrepreneur is pitching? Answer: His lips are moving. Are you an entrepreneur in the Santa Barbara area? Looking to practice pitching your startup idea in front of a receptive audience? Whether you're gearing up for Startup Weekend or preparing for a meeting with VC's, come practice with us.

Are you 60 years and older, active, and interested in living a successfully aging existence? Do you want to meet like-minded seniors for hikes, luncheons, yoga classes, cultural & community events & evening soirees? Are you seeking new purpose & people in your life after retirement?   Are you neither single, nor a senior, but believe in the value of inter-generational relationships? If so, join us for the many exciting adventures ahead. Most of our activities are facilitated by a professional ev …

A Place of Peace Open House and Peace Pole Dedication March 24th from 1:30 to 6:00 Join us for: Local Art Exhibits . Local Authors/Book Signings . Bits & Peaces Boutique . Live Music . Drum Circle . Meet our Practitioners . Refreshments . and more

This group is about increasing our quality of life. The intent of this group is to equip women with the knowledge, tools and practices they need to thrive in the new economy. We believe every woman should be able to enjoy all of the prosperity and vitality they deserve and are capable of. We will share our best practices and knowledge as well as look forward to learning from other members and guests what works for them. We are open to information that may be useful in our collective pursuit of h …

A Place of Peace is a "Place" for people to come together for all things regarding Love, Peace, and Spiritual Growth: Interfaith/Metaphysical Circles, Meditation Circles, Classes, A Course in Miracles, Groups, Workshops, Retreats, Counseling, Spiritual Guidance, Inspiration, ENergy Healing, Intuitive Healing... We are a Place to journey: emotionally, spiritually and personally.

We pick a subject at each time from spiritual wisdom as Eckhart Tolle, Krishnamurti, A Course In Miracles, Leonard Jacobson as a start. Let's share the silence, look at inside and wait, until you get something which needs to be expressed! Any person who likes this kind of inquiry, is welcome!