The San Francisco New and Expecting Mothers Group is hosted by Carmel Blue in San Francisco's North Beach Neighborhood.  It's a social group that focuses on education and fun for new and expecting mammas.  We offer a FREE Expectant Mothers Group every third Sunday of the month from 3:00 to 4:30pm.  It is a great opportunity for expecting moms to get together for support, advice, and to meet other moms from all over San Francisco. We offer a FREE New Mothers Group (0-6 months) every Wednesday …

… , "study after study indicates time outdoors in a natural setting is not simply a nice-to-have activity. It is a vital element for healthy childhood development." And, well, it's simply fun to get outside and play!! *** Nature Time! is a member of Richard Louv's Children & Nature Network,"building a movement to reconnect children and nature." Additional Resource:  I also write a blog, A Nature Mom ( ANatureMom.com ) about getting out and about in the Bay Area for outdoor play and nature explorat …

The purpose of the group is to bring together parents and families (including babies/toddlers and/or kids) from all over the world and the US who have settled down in the Bay Area and are going through an early parenting experience.  We'd like to explore the Bay Area, and to share and learn from each others’ cultures! We enjoy nature, urban activities, and international food. We would like to share activities and food/recipes with other parents and their families and work towards building an int …

This group is designed for women who are longing to be a mom. If you are thinking of or going through IVF, Surrogacy or Adoption, this group is for you. I have done a lot of research and can’t seem to find much support in this area for moms-in-waiting. I would love for us to get to know each other and provide support that all so desperately need. I have an office in Burlingame where we can meet, but we can also find other locations that will work for everyone.

Would you like to meditate but don't want to sit still. Did you know you can do both. You can start by a 5 minute meditation exercise. I will guide you. Then go for a 30 minute to 1 hour walk. Afterwords we can talk about your experience. Meditation is great. It improves focus, listening and communication. Improves health, lowers blood pressure, improves digestion, better sleep. There are so many benefits to meditating on a regular basis. Combine meditation with walking enhancing the walking exp …

Welcome to the Da Vinci Homeschool Group! We were formerly known as Little Scholars and have recently decided to change our name to better reflect the interests of the group. We take inspiration from Leonardo Da Vinci and have a mix of art, science, free exploration, following passions and life long learning. This group is geared for children approximately Pre-K through middle school, although we have no age requirement and siblings are always welcome. We meet for field trips, craft activities, …

Meet other expectant mothers!! Make new lasting friendships with others that are currently expecting in the SF Bay Area.  Share prentatal information, exercise/yoga, newborn strategies and how to prepare for your new tike to arrive... meet some new shopping partners.....hopefully we can listen to speakers or watch DVDs on various birth topics like prenatal yoga, birth plans, and ways to use comfort measures during labor. Come and discuss anything about your pregnancy or anxieties on becoming a p …

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 …

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 especially want to guide our talks towards finding your mission and purpose and acting on it. 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 th …

Fremont Friends Playgroup exists to bring together parents of children under 5 who do best in small group settings. We see each other routinely and encourage regular participation to form strong bonds with other members. Because of the nature of the group, we will have a maximum of 35 members at any given time. Our regular events take place in Fremont, on Tuesday & Thursday mornings and Friday afternoons. We meet at the park, member homes, the library, and local kid-friendly businesses.

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 …

This is a group for unschooling or homeschooling families to plan and host events, exchange ideas, and to connect with other parents and children. Every member is invited and encouraged to get involved. We are mainly outdoor and nature oriented and like to utilize the diverse talents and knowledge of our group members for providing great real-world exposure for our children. Currently the children in the group are younger (1-6) but all ages are welcome as diversity is greatly valued. Many childr …

Meet other women in the East Bay walking and hiking 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:  Both weekday and weekend hikes and walks.  Running events are currently on hold. Who:  Women of all ages!  Children are welcome.  An event will state if it is stroller-friendly.  If attending a hike with a child, th …

The intention of this group is to help you to take control of the signals you are sending to, and better decipher the signals you are getting from, members of the opposite sex. From the very first meeting, those of us who are dating use symbols and silent language to communicate with our dating partners. By understanding the nature of those symbols, that language, and the dating rituals to which most men and women in our culture adhere, and attending TO them, we can best advance our own agendas, …

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… I know that Injuries and Damages can occur by natural causes or activities of other persons, animals, trip members, trip leaders and assistants or third parties, either as a result of negligence or because of other reasons. I understand that risks of such Injuries and Damages are involved in adventure travel such as Hayward Hiking Club Activities and I appreciate that I may have to exercise extra care for my own person and for others around me in the face of such hazards. I further understand th …