Hubby and I are mad for surfing and snowboarding, we've dabbled in long-boarding and wake-boarding, and also like to hike and mess around on boats. Since becoming parents in February 2010, we've managed to keep up our favourite hobbies but not without some challenges. This group is aimed at bringing together active parents and their babies in a fun and supportive way. We will organise family-friendly ski/snowboard trips to destinations across BC, surfing in Tofino and are open to other ideas …

Want to kick back with other couples in their 30s /40s and beyond in the Port Moody, Coquitlam & Port Coquitlam area?   Our activities centre around going out for dinner and drinks, and other more active events (ie. hiking, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, paintball, archery, camping, weekend getaways, movies, comedy clubs, theatre, dancing, barbeques, going to performances, etc.) and of course, more wining and dining!   We also have family-friendly events like picnics at the beach or the park or po …

As part of a project to create a village of friends, this one focuses on families and family activities in Coquitlam and Port Moody (and beyond). This group is for parents (moms and DADS) with kids of all ages (0-15 mostly but parents with older children are welcome to join as well) and expecting parents. As the greatest thing kids have in common is not their age. They can all learn something from one another. I hope this will become a support network. I am into meeting new people (despi …

Grow-With-Us Parents is a community of families with babies and children who meet for playdates and other fun activities in the Surrey, White Rock, Delta and Langley areas. We are always looking for new members to help grow our already active group :) We do travel all over the mainland for meetups so please don't hesitate to join just because you are not in the Surrey area!! The main purpose of this group is to create lasting friendships for the parents as well as the children! We are stay-at-ho …

Type 1 Families is a new monthly support group for type 1 diabetic children, teens and their families. Meetings will be held the last Friday of the month from 7:00 – 9:00pm. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served and of course children always welcome!

Meditation and Play integrates meditation with music, art, movement and play time to help develop children emotionally, physically and spiritually.  Our classes are always free in the spirit of being family friendly. They have been specially designed for children under eight years old and their parents.  You can learn more about us on our blog: http://meditationandplaycanada.wordpress.com/ or on our website: http://www.freemeditation.com.

This group was started to support and help those who are caring for a elderly parent, disabled family member, friend, partner, spouse or other relative. Of course along with the caregiving is the stress.  The physical and emotional health of the caregiver sometimes becomes comprised.  Among many of the problems that caregivers experience are depression, sleeplessness, a sense of isolation, family tensions, grief, and loss of the person you knew before! Do any of these sound familiar! Well, we ma …

… As a member of the North Shore Moms Group, you also get access to numerous perks from our sponsors including discounts and many freebies from local stores, restaurants, and services for families.  The North Shore Moms Group offers activities for all Moms whether expecting, stay at home, working or on maternity leave. All Moms are welcome! Membership fee is $10/yr to cover the cost of the meetup website. Payment can be made online using Paypal. I look forward to meeting you soon!  Michelle

For gay men who are Dads or want to become Dads. My Husband and I just became new fathers in Dec 2010. We are looking to start a new group of men with the same family intetests in Metro Vancouver. Social activities, play dates, info sharing on adoption choices and surrogacy. Join us!

This Meetup group is about sharing our interest in Genealogy and our family history and heritage. Our venues are casual. We share knowledge, tips, ask questions, enjoy coffee or tea and ultimately find out who we are - past and present. Themes can include material for writers, creative presentations, family albums as well as techniques to track our heritage, computer tips and assistance. Novices, practiced genealogists and the 'curious' are all welcome.

… It's not about panic, but instead preparation to respond to potential situations that might disrupt our daily lives, affecting the safety and well-being of our families and loved ones.  In other words, we want to promote awareness.  There are many reasons people prepare contingency plans for various emergencies.  Our context is of emergency response preparation refers to any kind of large scale possibility—ranging from power cuts, fuel crisis, economic collapse, food shortages or widespread food …

I have noticed there are a ton of people who work from home in the tri cities/burnaby/ new west area. I work from home but my busy time of the day is 4-8pm when a lot of Fitness, Social Activities, Dinners, Workshops and other Meet ups happen. I can always use a break in the middle of the day or start my day with some company and some exercise. The purpose of this meet up is to connect other stay at home moms, work from home people, shift workers or entrepreneurs who may have some free time duri …

Got a child who's reading well above age level or is a science whiz? Has a special talent that teachers can't understand? Bored in school, can't seem to connect with peers? Or maybe flourishing, but looking for more academically inclined friendships and relationships? As a parent, are you frustrated by the lack of support and help within your school for your highly able child? I'm interested in starting a community group for families with at least one academically gifted child aged preschool …

Did your Mom tell you to wear clean underwear when you went out so that you could be prepared for anything? While you can’t fully control many unfortunate life occurrences, such as death or divorce, you can plan for their possibility. An unexpected life change takes up a lot of mental and emotional energy, and trying to organize finances during this time will only add to the strain. The more prepared you are, the less stress you will have to endure, and the more in control you will feel during a …

This group is for those who love to cruise the world's waterways and for those who want to learn more about the fine art of cruising. We will be planning cruises on beautiful large contemporary ships, mid-size ships, small ships of exploration and of course fabulous river cruises world wide! If your motto is: "I'd rather be cruising" then this is the meetup for you! Solo cruisers, partners, friends, families - all are welcome

Hi! My name is Erin and I am a North Shore Mom of 2 boys, ages 4 and 6. I am also a Personal Trainer and I teach bootcamps and fitness classes for Moms and their preschoolers ages 0 to 5. When my boys were babies, I was able to take some great Mom & Baby fitness classes, but once they became mobile (crawling, walking, running), it was hard to find fitness classes where I could still bring my children. Since I understand the challenges of trying to find time away from your little ones to exercise …