Do you find yourself filled with anxiety and dread at the thought of the kids arriving for the weekend? Do you feel like a stranger in your own home? Have you thought to yourself, “if those were MY kids...!”? If so, then this group is for you. This group is for step-parents and partners of those with children and we’re here to lend support to those of you who find yourselves in the most challenging situation of your lives: being a step-parent. The ultimate goal of this group is to provide a p …

Core group has worked with new technology startups for over 18 years. How to take a social media or technology start-up company from idea concept through funding and global market. Whether family shoestring budget, angel investment or VC venture capital the principles for success remain the same. With the warp-speed changes in digital, mobile and hyper-localized marketing as well as consumer savvy rewards-based technologies emerging every view days we would love to meet and chat about some basic …

A group created to meet and exchange information and ideas related to photography.   Members from all over the peninsula are welcome. All experince levels are welcome. Primary interest is in people, portraiture and studio work.   Monthly meetings as well as group events  are envisioned. This is intended to be an acitive group and regular attendance is encouraged.

Men, do you want more friends and guys to hang out with? Join BAM Club and you'll have em! Have you been spending to much time at work? Are you new in town? Are many of your friends busy with relationships, with kids, with work, etc? Can the same be said for yourself, to the point you've realized it would be good to have more men friends and guys to hang with? Then, welcome to the BAM Club (Bay Area Men's Club)! We are about making more men friends and having a better life that goes along wit …

A culturally-diverse coalition, Active Single Parents group is composed of representatives of single parents that went through a separation/divorce, parents of adoptive children, parents of children coming from different families, single parents that found partners in other single parents groups, etc. For our group is critical to consider varied opinions or beliefs within a certain culture. Two people do not have the same opinions because they are both native Americans or from the same culture. …

We are a group of people live in palo alto, menlo park, silicon valley area. We are a circle of friends: Who are interesting in exploring in Palo Alto/silicon valley, making new friends, involving in startups, networking with professionals, passionating about body+ soul, giving back to community, finding our neighbors, and more. We are gathering together: For food & drinks, themed events, outdoor activities, games, professional networking, etc. Cool? Join us and be part of our circle, And please …

This group is devoted to bringing health to a networking event! That is right lets meet up and go for a hike, talk about new fad diets, pass around great recipes, and Network all at the same time.

This Meet-Up is for beginners.  You don't have to read music, sing, or improvise AND you don't need a drum.  There are no prerequisites.  I will teach you your part and I will make you successful! This is a great activity where adults and children (9 and older) can participate as equals and it is just plain FUN! Of course, you don’t have to be members of a family to participate. We will be learning specific ensemble pieces, which I will teach you.  On 2nd Sundays we will work with drums and perc …

This Meet-Up is for beginners.  You don't have to read music, sing, or improvise AND you don't need a drum.  There are no prerequisites.  I will teach you your part and I will make you successful! This is a great activity where adults and children (9 and older) can participate as equals and it is just plain FUN! Of course, you don’t have to be members of a family to participate. We will be learning specific ensemble pieces, which I will teach you.  On 2nd Sundays we will work with drums and perc …

A meetup group designed to bring together SF Bay Area fathers whose parental rights are threatened or dysfunctional with the goal of exchanging advice, offering support, and ideally finding a path to fix the problems. This group is for single fathers, divorced fathers, and any father experiencing parental alienation and other challenges. Currently the settings allow anyone in the group who wants to organize a meetup to be able do so. Anyone who has a particular issue to discuss or question to po …

We are forming teams old-school style: NO indoor arenas, just public open space access to community parks and more. Organized events where you don't need to pay for parking, equipment rentals, scheduled room times. Free, unrestricted games of capture the flag, predators, terminators, aliens and more. Bring you Worlds of Wonder vintage equipment or use ours for free (we'll bring extras). This was an Alternate Reality Game back in the late 80's and is on it's way back: a great workout for t …

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need. This is a support group run by NAMI trained facilitators for families and friends of mentally ill people. The g …

This is a group for all types of cyclists to connect with other riders so nobody has to ride alone (unless you want to). We value cycling as a community more than the competetive aspects quite often associated with our passion but that doesn't limit friendly challenges from occuring before regrouping. Besides the standard group type rides, we support rides that fall outside the normal offerings with an emphasis on exploration and variety. Do you like to mix road and dirt into the same ride? Have …

This is a group for women in their 30s who feel they are going through major transitions in life, i.e., career, family, new home, friendships/relationships, spirituality, etc. As a woman in my 30's, I definitely experienced this transition and I am still going through it now. It seems that the 30's is such an important stage in life when you are redefining yourself, establishing yourself and asserting who you are as an adult in the world. My purpose in creating this group is to create a space fo …

This is a crazy idea I have.  To create a kind of virtual, old-fashioned neighborhood of friends to do stuff with when its more fun to be with someone than alone. I have no idea if anyone else has a need for this kind of community, nor have I thought through the details of how to make it work.  I need folks to show interest, share ideas, and share in leadership. Purpose: Create horizontal community that transcends age and interests.  Community for the sake of community.  There is nothing wrong w …

We host and promote Jewish Learning for Adults that is diverse, enlightening, empowering and interesting. We welcome all curious adults -- young and not-so-young, Jewish or not! Our classes and programs appeal to a wide variety, from the "absolute beginner" to the "wise sage" and are held at Congregation Kol Emeth in Palo Alto. Join our group and see all that we have to offer. Classes are free unless noted otherwise. See you at the next class!

If you are obsessed with the power of technology to influence learning, then this group is for you! This group is for any parent, educator or child that is interested in teaching other kids to code. Makers, hackers and techies are encouraged to join. Have you ever used MIT's Scratch, Alice, Kodu or GameStar Mechanic to learn programming or teach others, then we'd love to hear your experiences and wisdom to help prepare our kids for the future.

This group is for East Indian and American couples. Sometimes it's difficult for the inter-racial couples to find couples with same interest and cultural challenges. The aim of this group to meet up and have fun with people who understand the challenge of being in a east indian and american marriage. I would like to keep this group small and interesting. Please join if you can make it to the gatherings and contribute. If a member does not come to the gatherings for 3 months, they will be discont …

NovaNation is a committed community of incredible people that believes that we have the power to co-create a new reality, which supports a healthier, more joy-filled world. Our members represent all ages, races, and faiths, come from all walks of life, and bring their unique strengths and identities to form our community’s heart. We believe that life is generative and inclusive: that when we are on-purpose – in harmony with the Universe and taking proactive, positive action to fulfill our destin …

This is a group to help our kids learn, maintain and love the Spanish language. I started this group because I would like to meet other Spanish-speaking families so that my four-year old daughter can use the language with someone else other than mommy! I think this will be a chance for our kids (and ourselves) to make some new friends. We'll do anything from play dates at our homes to picnics at the park or any other events that will help our kids use their Spanish while doing what kids love mos …

We will gather before 10 AM. at SOS nutritiion 3756 Florence St, Redwood City, CA (cross street Marsh Rd.) and cyclye to Stanford University for a family day cycling!

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 …

Your friends and family are great but sometimes they just cannot be there for you when you're going through a rough time. Sometimes the subject matter triggers them and they shut down. Or they cannot imagine you doing the option you're considering.  Or they just don't get the value in this. But you want to talk. It would be really good if you could find someone to just sit with you while you talk about whatever it is. You could hear yourself think and probably figure out what's best for you eve …

All are welcome! Join us for stimulating book discussion on the second Thursday of the month.  We meet from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm in the Fireside Room at the Lucie Stern Center.  We read both fiction and non-fiction and books are selected in April for the year.  We look forward to reading with you! For additional information, please contact Emily Young at (650) 856-9571 or emilyjeanyoung@gmail.com. 2013-2014 Monthly Book List May 9, 2013: The Virgin Suicides (J. Eugenides) June 13, 2013: The Famil …

This group is for all the moms in Palo Alto who have 2-3 year old. My aim to is to create a support system for mommies. We will get acquainted by organizing play dates. Once we are familiar with each other, we can leave our kids with each other for babysitting if there is a need. Sometimes we can organize mommy time, where we can leave our kids with hubbies or babysitter and go out for dinner or drinks. Since most of us don't live close to our families, this will be our fall back.

My father was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer 3 weeks back. I had no idea about where to start. Was it time to cry, get him the best medical care, find a care giver or to go do yoga and meditate to settle myself down. As I sat in the waiting room while my father was in surgery, I met a woman whose husband had just had a part of his brain removed and another 74 year old that taught me how to face the death of a loved one. Every one said one thing - at this time, you faith and family is what you nee …

Join us for a fascinating evening with author David R. Gillham, author of City of Women, a multi-layered novel that tackles life in World War II Berlin as Sigrid finds herself caught between what is right and what is wrong. Read more about the novel: Whom do you trust, whom do you love, and who can be saved? It is 1943--the height of the Second World War--and Berlin has essentially become a city of women. Sigrid Schroder is, for all intents and purposes, the model German soldier's wife: She …