I know there are a lot of people learning English as a second language, but we almost never have the opportunity to practice it orally. Well, this is your opportunity to practice it and improve it, because this Meetup is for all English levels, so don't be shy. Be relaxed, 'NO RULES' in this group, (unless you suggest something). We have casual reunions with informal conversations. Intellectual conversations are not necessary if you don't want to etc. There is not an exact schedule to arrive etc …

Yokoji Long Beach Zen Meditation Group is affiliated with Yokoji-Zen Mountain Center, an international Zen Center located in the Mountains East of the L.A. basin.  We have a fantastic saturday morning program which includes two half hour periods of meditation, Coffee, tea, and snacks, and then a Dharma talk by one of Tenshin Roshi's senior students.  We also have a Thursday evening sit which consists of just 2 half hour sitting periods. Please look at our website ZMC.org for more information.

We can all use more Girl Friends! This group is for active, upbeat, ladies in their 40s, who primarily live or work in the West Los Angeles area and want to have fun and make friends in the process. We'll schedule brunches, lunches, HAPPY HOURS, High Tea, coffee time, bike rides, movie nights, bowling, wine trips, beach parties, and other fun activities, all with the goal of making new friends. This is NOT a business networking group, but as you make friends, a business opportunities may develo …

The Eat - Play - Chat : Asian Club has a simple mission - connects South Bay and Westside, Los Angeles Asian American Professionals through different activities to expand their networks and develop friendships. [ Asian Fusion ]  \??-zh?n ?fyü-zh?n\ Club Definition : Asian façade with a mixed of Asian and American flavor. Q. Are you an Asian Fusion Professional who lives and/or works in South Bay – Westside in Los Angeles? Q. Is your fast paced life slowing you down from meeting new Asian f …

The purpose of Long Beach Tea is to learn about all aspects of tea, to provide and encourage tea education, and to support the growth of tea businesses in and around Long Beach. We welcome all levels of tea enthusiasts whether you are new to tea or a tea professional. We welcome your input and your help in making Long Beach a city where quality tea is not only drunk, but appreciated. Please share both your knowledge and your questions with us. The content of our Meetups will depend on the intere …

I am in many Tea Groups that only cover one area so I decided to start a group that covers all of Southern California as I enjoy going to other locations & would like to try Tea Houses in all of Southern CA. Looking for women who would like to get together to try different tea houses/enjoy high tea in a variety of venues all over Southern California from the San Fernando Valley (High Tea Cottage) to the Beach (Ritz Carlton) to the Mountains (Mill Creek Manor Tea Room in Big Bear). Also may plan …

Laughter, the elixir of life. Age is appropriate. Where did all of our Senior Comics go? We need you to help us make people laugh. The world needs us. Come do a Comedy Crawl with us doing your comedy at open mic.'s about town. With the elegance of age we will meet & discuss your act in the  comfort of a private home. The first two events will be held in Silverlake/Hollywood area. Both events are gratis.  Coffee & Tea & a nibble.  Put a grin on your chin and laugh until you are  100. Tune in to t …

The purpose of this group is to have meetups where like-minded people can make new friends, experience fun things, and have intellectual conversations.  Please be actively looking for new friends, and have free-time to hangout with us. :) You would be a great addition to our group if: love animals, non-smoker, not a heavy drinker or hard drug user, non-religious and don't believe in God, smart & intelligent/college educated (or actively working on it), you have a little spending money, honest, …

Hello! My name is Holly, and I am relatively new in Huntington Beach. So glad you have dropped in to check out this Meetup! Thank you. The purpose of this Meetup is to offer a space for your meditation to be supported and to build community. If you are a beginner, I will be offering proven practices for you to use. If you are already an established practitioner, my intention is that you are supported to deepen your meditation. Since 1985 I have been practicing meditation. For years, I was the co …

Hello I'm Mr. Pasadena, I'm that guy who always seems to know what is going on in Pasadena. Recommending restaurants, places of interest and things to do in Pasadena and now I am getting together with Pasadena bloggers, Pasadena tweeter and Pasadena social networking types to build a great Pasadena blogging network. Come and have a cup of joe and a danish. Introduce yourself and meet like minded social networkers. We started this late last year and we have gotten bigger and stronger each month. …

Who says book clubs have to be held at boring old Starbucks? If you'd like to make a commitment to reading more AND you've been dying to try out some of the fabulous bars, restaurants and cute little coffee shops and tea rooms LA has to offer, this is the book club for you! I'm planning on alternating between American classics one month, to modern literature the next to keep a good balance. This book club IS a democracy though, so all suggestions are welcome and will be voted upon!

You're not alone! Come join neighbors who understand what you're going through for some coffee, tea, dessert and hanging out. We can talk about the challenges we're facing or just get our minds off it. In treatment, out, just starting or long-time fighter -- all are welcome.

This group caters to polyamorous/poly-curious women who want to meet other poly women who love women and who enjoy participating in fun/interesting activities or sharing with one another over a cup of coffee or tea. Regardless of your label...queer, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, curious or other, if you are interested in meeting similarly described women who practice polyamory or who are poly-curious, come join us.  We are the place to find other poly women for friendships, relationships, or to …

Hello Ladies! I created this group for females in their 20’s, living in the Santa Monica area that are looking to create lasting friendships. My goal is to pull together a fun group of young women who share similar interests. Join this group if you enjoy chatting over coffee and tea, dining socials, movie nights, scrapbooking , wine & cheese, museums, happy hours, and mainly just having someone to chat with. I would like to create a few meetups per month and take in any suggestions from members. …

Welcome to the “Around the Samovar” group of tea lovers. “The Samovar is one of the most special ways to prepare tea I think. It’s fiery smoke ads to the flavor of the tea. The steam, smoke and simmer remind of an old, but not forgotten time where social life had a higher value in society than today. It brings people together in peace, like Hot Springs or camp fires do.” says Harald Kanz This open group is aimed for people with interest in the historic ways of tea making using Samovars, to enjoy …

A group for new moms in the Los Feliz area who would like to get together, chat, have a cup of tea, or coffee and have our little ones play together..

This group is for ladies from 20-30 who enjoy good fiction novels about well, women. Each month we will have a theme, starting with Jane Austen Month. We will meet every Saturday at 1 pm at Starbucks in the Pacific Palisades. Reading List: January-Jane Austen Book Club Month. At the end I will hold a Jane Austen Tea party--complete with tea and Biscuits at my house and we will watch a Jane Austen movie of your choice. 1. Pride and Prejudice 2. Sense and Sensibility 3. Emma 4. Northanger Abbey 5. …

I'm starting this group because I had a wonderful homebirth experience with my first child in Dec. 2011, and I'm planning to have another homebirth with my second child due in early July. I want to find a small group of women who have had a homebirth or who are now pregnant and considering homebirth as an option. I want to build a support system for us as we go through this unique experience together. I want women to know that there are resources and communities who believe that birth is a natur …

This is a group of ladies looking for things to do during the day. Activities to include lunches, bike rides on the beach, walking, matinee movies, high tea and anything else seems like fun.

Welcome to Knockout Singles Ready to Mingle. Thank you for signing up.  This group is for singles who are in their mid 20's to mid 40's age range. This group is to make new friends, possibly find the love of your love of your life or just chilling with a friend over dinner and movie. If you're fun, down to earth, and want to meet other singles in forming long lasting relationships then please come and join us as we take this venture together!  We will be checking out different and hip venues out …

We are a group of knitters and crocheters who live and craft from Santa Monica to the Westside. We meet the LAST WEDNESDAY of every month at The Market at Santa Monica Place on the dining deck from 7-9ish. We will be sitting at round tables in the Market between the entrance and GROUNDWORKS COFFEE. For directions and more info click  http://www.themarketsmp.com/ Park on the top level of the parking structure (lots of available spaces) The first 90 minutes are free. First hour after is $1.00. …

All women are invited to meet in Anaheim once a month for coffee, conversation and the opportunity to meet and get to know other women and make some new girlfriends. Please note that this is not a networking group for potential jobs or for a business or for selling anything at the coffee meeting. Instead this is an opportunity for all women any age, married or single to get together for coffee and girlfriend time.

For those who are truly food obsessed. You've been and will go to the ends of the earth to find the perfect ramen, foie gras, reuben, gelato, sidecar... You love going to both 3 Michelin star restaurants as well as taco trucks to find that little bit of food epiphany. You love following new trends and ideas in food both in your own kitchen and restaurants. You'd consider yourself an advanced foodie. I'm one, are you one too? I'm hoping to go to restaurants together, have food related adventures, …

This group is for people getting together over coffee and having nice continuous conversations. If you are willing to visit a variety of Long Beach cafes, museums, and the occasional wine bar, then this group is for you.

Love to play Scrabble the old-fashioned way, with real tiles, live people, friendly competition and conversation over a cup of coffee or tea? Log off of your online word games and come on out. Other board games are welcome too, just bring what you feel like playing.

“Newcomers of Pasadena, CA and San Marino” welcomes all women in the surrounding areas looking for connections and socializing with other women, and exploring and learning about the area in which we live (Pasadena Metropolitan area, Glendale, Eagle Rock, La Canada, and surrounding areas). This is a great way to meet new friends and be involved in interesting, enjoyable and fun activities. Below are some of our monthly activities: - Coffee/Social meeting the 2nd Wednesday of the month; - Book Clu …

Bring your knitting needles and some yarn for FREE INSTRUCTION in beginning knitting with Fiber Artist Rebecca Escadon.

This group is for anyone interested in improving their lives and enhancing their creativity. Creatives are especially welcome! Let's get together to explore Emotional Freedom Techniques, also known as EFT or tapping. With group input, we'll alternate meetings in order to focus on eliminating negative issues in our lives AND on enhancing creativity and a state of glorious well being. Hope you'll join us. Everyone is welcome. You'll have fun, learn easy self-help techniques, and meet some new frie …