2 cups of tea a day adds 6 years to your life, or so the research says. This is a group for energetic people who want to socialize and meet new engaging people over tea. This is not a sleepy afternoon thing either - we may meet during the day or night. Locations will be at tea spots in the peninsula or at volunteers' residences.

This group is the social place for entrepreneurs, founders, investors to connect with each other. We host different types of social events including entrepreneur story, mixer, tea social, wine, music. Lets make startup process fun and meet the like minds ! Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Startup-Tea-House-iOS-Android-1814061 Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/svteahouse Please like our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/svteahouse David Cao Organizer & Tea Master

We are now meeting every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at The Grand Tavern in Oakland! Meet fellow Crochet, Knitting, and Sewing enthusiasts in the area! Fiber artists of all skill levels are invited for a cup of tea, a friendly conversation, and plenty of support and help with their work. Every Tuesday night from roughly 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. We've been going strong for over four years now, and we know you will enjoy our group! We have a ton of regular members who don't RSVP on-site anymore so the group is …

Let's know our neighbors!!! This meetup is to help socialize with our nearby people , localites!! A lot of times after coming back from work , we feel like meeting some nice like minded people.Instead of driving each day a few miles just to meet our friends, wouldn't you love it just to get out of your house and spend some quality time chit chatting, sharing some laughs with your Near by one's. Married women - Working, non working won't you love to chit chat with a GARAM CHAI just next door!!!! …

Laid Back Lively Ladies--it's a bit of a contradiction, isn't it? But it couldn't be more perfect. Most women have incredibly diverse interests--enjoying an occasional night on the town but also loving a casual movie night or a girl’s night in. This group is for women for whatever reason have looked around and realized, “Hm--I don’t have many girlfriends anymore.” Perhaps you are in this funny stage between college and marriage, or post-divorce. Or maybe through the years your friendships ha …

This group is designed for ladies (age 25-35) who live in the Walnut Creek area that are interested in being more social and making new friends. Although the organizers are new to the area, newbies as well as locals are invited to join! If you're an outgoing party person, this isn't the group for you. We are relaxed, selective, low-maintenance, no drama ladies who are looking for a LOW-KEY, KICK-BACK GROUP! Our goal is to meet new girlfriends, have fun and (if we're fortunate enough) make long-l …

Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association (DDMBA) is a U.S. based non-profit organization committed to serving humanity by working to relieve human suffering – physical, emotional and spiritual. Its founder and spiritual leader is the renowned teacher of Chan Buddhism, Master Sheng Yen. After receiving a doctorate in Buddhist studies at Rissho University, Japan in 1975, Master Sheng Yen embarked on his mission of bringing the Dharma to the West. Soon after arriving in New York City in 1976, he b …

Any other yerba mate fans out there in Oakland?  I just returned from a 3-month backpacking trip through the mate-growing/drinking regions of South America and am looking to connect with other 'materos' here in the East Bay to continue the long-steeped traditions of the yerba mate circle! Join in if you enjoy a good mate, or come learn about what yerba mate is and why it's the national drink of Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina.  We'll have some baked goods, a variety of different yerba and will b …

Hello! Calling all Island gals from 21 to the age in our hearts! - happy Park Street Hipsters, Kite Board riders, Julie's Coffee and Tea Crafters, Wescafe lingerers, City Hall politicos and East Ender mamas - to come hang and meet semi-regularly for tea/dinner/brunch and more! Let's build a sense of community on our kick-ass island! The Alameda Ladies Social Club is growing into a tight-knit group of ladies to lean on and (gently) party with!

We've started a major conservative resurgence, along with the other Glenn Beck-inspired 912 We Surround Them groups around the country, to take our country back from the brink of the socialist dystopia. We meet in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Campbell and Los Gatos.  When you attend our monthly meetings, you get to learn about ours and affiliated-group activities, like Liberty Volunteers (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Liberty_Volunteers/) who are organizing to return the country to its fou …

Do you work out of coffee shops or from your home office? Is your work portable? Do you need a communal place to study or share your startup ideas with like-minded individuals? Then Cowork Fremont might be your dream too. Cowork Fremont is an interest group to start a coworking space in the San Francisco bay area city of Fremont. The idea of this coworking space would be to give independent business owners, freelancers, mobile professionals, entrepreneurs, and other like-minded individuals a s …

You are learning Chinese and believe real casual interaction is the best way to go? You lived in China and fear to lose your leve l now that you are in the USA? You are Chinese and want to help laowai perfect their tones and maybe learn some English, French, Spanish... From Chinese 'tong' expert to curious everyone is welcome to meet-up for a milk tea and chat in mandarin! Here is a dropbox of some Chinese learning materials. http://db.tt/RxHwRAiQ Hope you enjoy it and shoot me an email if you …

Mission Santa Clara Knitting Meetup Group ~~~> Casual, friendly, knitting and chat! A biweekly knitting/crocheting group which meets on the second and fourth Saturday mornings at Orchard Valley Coffee, Campbell, Calif. This is in downtown Campbell, a vibrant shopping and entertainment district featuring many historical landmarks and over 100 shops, services, and restaurants for you. Convenient to the Winchester VTA Light Rail line. Meet us at 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. second and fourth Saturday mornings …

Calling people of all cultures, ages who are sick of being just considered a stereotype. We all have been identified as something we are not just because of our ethnic background, upbringing and/or careers. Lets put a stop to this and come together to show that our cultures have more commonalities than differences. Lets explore different dining establishments in the greater Bay Area, go to museums, parks, comedy clubs, etc. together. Its a chance to learn about all the wonderful diverse cultures …

Meet fellow Asians living and/or working in the South or East Bay who loves to hang out to have fun! We can start meeting over dimsum, dinner, lunch, dessert, coffee, afternoon tea, or happy hour to get to know each other and generate ideas on what's fun to do. We can do potlucks (includes hot pot, fondue), Mah Jong, Board Games, Karaoke, Tennis/Badminton/Ping Pong, hiking, and movies. The meetup organizers are passionate about providing a friendly and fun environment for singles/couples looking …

The purpose of this group is to allow like-minded singles the opportunity to gather for social events because sometimes we just need a fun break! We live in one of the most liberal areas of the United States. Getting to know others who share our constitutionalist values can be sanity inducing and encouraging!

Interested in human rights and social justice? Unsure as to the direction of our political, social and economic institutions? And are you looking for fellow humans to meet and encourage learning and help inspire change? In this book club, we encourage each other to learn more, discuss ideas, challenge each other and teach each other. Together we explore nonfiction, memoir and fiction books that we collectively choose. We may also follow up our book club meeting with a tea or a beer down the stre …

A Social Group for ‘T-Girls’ and friends in the South San Francisco Bay Area! Whether you're a veteran or a newbie, out-and-about already or stepping out of the closet for the first time, a good and supportive friend or looking to be one, we want to make it fun and comfortable for folks to get together socially for comradery, merriment, and just good ol' fun. Drinks, dinner, dancing, picnics, shows, movies, tea, or whatever works for the members of our groups, we hope to enjoy a diverse palette …

Calling all bookanistas!  Welcome to The Page Turners of Silicon Valley.  This is a book club for mature women who enjoy a variety of books, lively discussion and convivial company in a pleasant setting.  It is a chance to meet new people and make new friends.

Let's get together and create something beautiful! All fiber artists (knitters, crocheters, beaders, sewists, those who enjoy tatting, weaving and much more) at all levels are welcome to work on anything they'd like.  Feel free to ask for help, offer help or work on a project of your own.  It's very much unstructured. Location: Starbucks @ 1752 Decoto Rd Union City, CA 94587 Date/Time: Once/month on Saturdays @ 6:30 PM.

Feel a little homesick and want a slice of the Philippines? Wouldn't it be great to talk in Filipino once in a while? Then, this is a group for you! Let's get together for activities large and small. A day trip, grab something to eat or just a plain old cup of coffee or tea somewhere. This is a low-key hang around group.

A place to get together, meet people, share patterns and ideas. Crocheter and knitters of all levels are welcome.

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the first Childrearing Year are unforgettable times for every mother. It is rare that we get the opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate the challenges and changes that each stage brings. The intention of this group is to offer community and space for new and expecting moms to creatively explore motherhood while also gathering practical support and bits of wisdom from their peers. Creative writing, art projects, sharing, tea, and of course food, are just some of t …

This knitting group hopes to connect women who are interested in discussing, current events, books, cultural events, healthy eating and oh, yeah, knitting. Let's do light refreshments and wine too.

Teachers...do you ever feel that your non-educator friends just don't understand your job? So do we! We are a group of young teachers looking to make new friends, share best teaching practices, network and just hang out. Let's get together over drinks or coffee...or let's go for a hike! Feel free to suggest activities and bring your awesome educator friends with you! We look forward to meeting you!

On Sat. morning we will meet 8 AM. at SOS nutritiion 3756 Florence St, Redwood City, CA (cross street Marsh Rd.) and have a HOT ENERGY TEA prior to STRETCHING! Then we buy and follow it with a Healthy Protein Nutritional Shake.

About us Join us for coworking with creatives and artists in the East Bay at cafes, live/work spaces, studios, and other suitable spaces. Occasionally we'll have lunch out. This is a private group for the organizers and their friends, who normally work independently from home or studio, and want an occasional break from working solo to meet others, and work with them side-by-side. For safety, one can join by invitation only from a member or friend of member. While working solo has its benefits, …

This Meetup will provide Americans of all political affiliations with the networking and educational tools needed to preserve our personal freedoms and national sovereignty.