Pathways to Family Wellness’ Vision Pathways envisions a world of thriving, empowered families who easily connect to the inner and outer resources, practitioners and supportive community needed to create wholeness on all levels of existence. We believe stepping onto our personal pathway to wellness is a consciousness-raising act with the power to regenerate and transform ourselves, our families, our communities and our world. With our holistic and expansive vision as our guide, Pathwa …

This is a group for parents who are looking for a fun, peaceful, and encouraging environment for their children! We often encounter children who use violence as a source of entertainment, and for those of us who have chosen to avoid those sources, it can be hard to find like-minded friends to connect with. Children in The Peaceful Playgroup will feel comfortable and confident connecting with friends who desire an enjoyable, positive, and gentle social experience free of weapon-play, fighting, …

Join us in our quest to embrace living slowly and intentionally. We are a group of men and women who are striving to reduce our consumption/consumerism and increase our domestic skills. Whether you are an aspiring radical homemaker or already practice domestic arts, join us for knitting, sewing, quilting, natural dyeing, soapmaking, cooking from scratch, gardening, canning, creating herbal remedies for your family and much more. Bring an open mind and a snack to share as we learn from each other …

This playgroup is for nature lovers with children who want to meet and make friends with other families while camping, hiking and enjoying playdates. When you request to join, plan on being ACTIVE in the group by coming out at least once a month. I also encourage you to check out our members' profiles and reach out to members you think you have something in common with. Most events take place in natural areas surrounding San Jose. Meetups are frequently scheduled in San Jose, the Santa Cruz Moun …

If you can't find a group.. start a group. :) I have 2 wonderful special needs kids.. a 10 year old boy with Aspergers and an 8 year old girl with ADHD. I'm looking for other parents to connect with and share the experience. Seems like we could help eachother avoid the IEP pitfalls, find better resources and possibly create lasting friendships for our children as well as ourselves. As great as our families and friends are, they aren't in our shoes... Heck, sometimes it's a problem trying to …

WE'VE MOVED!  See below. ------------------------- Hi Everyone, Thanks for checking out our single parents helping single parents group. Things have been slow to get going in this group on the Meetup site.  The consensus is that Meetup is not the right vehicle for a group of this nature.  Meetup is designed for specific events at specific times and is not a very good communication tool.  It does have a discussion board, but it is clunky and no one uses it. So we're moving. From now on the GO …

This group is dedicated to education and sharing of the possibilities available for all aspects of a healthy, natural pregnancy experience! Often, so much fearful anticipation shadows what would otherwise be a wonderful, inspiring milestone. Pregnancy and birth have become limited by the medical standard approach, and parents are sometimes not given all their options or the freedom to attain the birth experience they prefer. Learn how to design the pregnancy and birth experience you desire for y …

This group is for moms who are interested in living a more a "green" lifestyle. Share ideas and learn more about everything from sustainable food choices, safe baby and kid products, green home remodeling, organic and native gardening, hiking and camping ideas, car choices, and more. Everyone is welcome- those who already have taken steps towards greener living along with those who just want to learn more. Connect and meet new friends in a fun, non-judgmental atmosphere. We can do moms nights ou …

Welcome to the Da Vinci Homeschool Group! This friendly & supportive group is currently geared for children approximately Pre-K through middle school, although we have no age restrictions and siblings are always welcome. We will broaden our activities to appeal to all ages as our children grow and our membership increases. We meet for field trips, craft activities, park days, learning events, nature walks, social activities, and lots of hanging out and having fun. We feel that activities for our …

I started this Meetup to create a group of East Bay women hiking and running together for fitness, fun, and friendship! Where:  Our events are primarily held in the mornings at locations along the 680 corridor, from Pleasanton to Danville, with occasional events in other areas throughout the East Bay. What:  Weekly 3-5-mile hikes and short (2-3-mile), friendly runs. Who:  Women of all ages!  Children are welcome.  An event will state if it is stroller-friendly.  If attending a hike with a child, …

Indigo Outdoors is a place to meet like-minded people in a beautiful outdoor setting where we'll explore the joys and challenges of being indigo (or crystal / rainbow / star) adults, teens or parents of them. I've been a coach for 10 years and was recently guided and strongly nudged to begin coaching indigo adults in finding and grounding their truth and strength and beauty, and then launching into their most purposeful lives. Some dear indigo friends keep expressing how hard it is to be on the …

We are a group coordinating educational field trips for at home toddlers through Prekindergarten students in the Bay Area. We are a group of stay at home moms who welcome small at home programs who would like to band together to take our kids on field trips that are afforded to the larger institutions this may include museum and zoo presentations, or just group rates. Please join us as we attempt to share as much as is available with our kids and students, from nature explorations through city m …

As a woman trying to conceive or going through the adoption process, you have probably felt any or all of these: impatient, frustrated, stressed, "am I doing this right?", scarcity and lack, afraid, worried, doubtful, alone, jealous, scattered, unsure of yourself. The purpose of this group is to cultivate inner stillness, peace and calm surrounding you and the choices you make on your fertility journey. By doing this, we teem the soil and create rich, fertile ground in ourselves so that we can g …

Children and teens today lead lives full of stress. They are under pressure to perform, pressure to get good grades, and social pressure from their peers. At the same time parents have their own stresses to do with the practicalities of life. We come together at least once a month for fun and interactive workshops (for 8-13 year olds) where kids are in a safe, structured and nurturing environment and they can have some fun. Each workshop is led by a professional. We play games, and learn f …

We are immersed in numerous activities everyday like taking care of family, working with tough deadlines etc, from the time we wake up, till we go to bed. Isn't it? This meetup will have workshops to equip people with tools to: 1. Increase energy 2. Improve health and happiness 3. Improve focus and concentration 4. Reduce stress 5. Sleep better 6. Calm the mind It also includes: * Stretching, powerful and calming yoga * Powerful breathing technique * Guided Meditation * Introduction …

The Hayward Hiking Club has hikes scheduled for almost every Saturday on trails in parks and preserves throughout the Bay Area. The hikes vary in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Each hike is different. Distances range from 5 to 12 miles. Elevation gains range from flat to 2500 feet. We typically meet for carpooling at one of 3 locations in Hayward, Castro Valley, or San Lorenzo (in the Bay Area, California). Passengers pay the driver an amount based on the distance driven and expenses such as …

We are a growing community of breastfeeding moms.  We're here to support each other and offer advice.  All women interested in breastfeeding are encouraged to attend group meetings regardless of membership status. Babies and toddlers are always welcome.  Please see our website for additional information.  Our La Lech League Leader, Deanne, is always happy to help with your breastfeeding issues over email, or on the phone.

This group is for otherkin in the San Francisco Bay area. All kinds are welcome: elves, faeries, sidhe, Tuatha De Danann, dragons, angels, nature spirits, unicorns, gryphons, and any other kind of mythical, magical, fantastic, or spiritual non-human folk. This group is primarily intended for otherkin, not therianthropes. Therians/weres are not barred from joining if they identify with a mythic and otherworldly "feel" or maybe just want to talk to some otherkin, but the focus is on otherkin (such …