Sponsored by NASW, California Chapter, the mission of NPN is to actively engage and support new social work professionals and students and develop new leaders within the profession. Mission The mission of the NASW CA New Professionals Network (NPN) San Diego Chapter is to engage and foster interaction in the social work community. We strive to educate, promote, advocate for, and empower social work students and new professional to become future leaders. We offer support and camaraderie among stu …

This is a group for people who want to meet at a real photography studio with professional equipment and share techniques, Engage in a strong creative dialogue about something we are all passionate about. Studio Photography! We will engage with beginners and professionals, work with real models and subjects. Shoot in real studios, learn and grow together. I look forward to sharing new experiences with everyone. Cheers!

We hold weekly free workouts at the Mission Bay Rec Center on every Tuesday! These workouts are free and fun, and we keep each other motivated and accountable while getting in great shape. If you want to learn to workout for real, this is the place! We offer free coaches and instruction and great routines that will keep you engaged and working hard... and losing the weight. Not only that, these workouts will make you stronger, faster, and more focused. This is real fitness! These are the same ro …

This group is your resource for events that RhythmWorx hosts or participates in that are open to the public - Drum Circles, Festivals, Retreats and Other Experiences - where you can make music with others for recreation, celebration, well-being, healing, enlightenment, and more! No prior experience is necessary. Anyone can participate. RhythmWorx facilitates the sessions and provides instruments (drums and percussion instruments) for your use during the events. So . . . What is a Drum Circle? Dr …

Second Screen TV, Second Screen is a term that refers to an additional electronic device (e.g. tablet, smartphone) that allows a television audience to interact with the content they are consuming, such as TV shows, movies, music, or video games, extra data is displayed on a portable device synchronized with the content being viewed on television. Beyond the above, using a tablet to select info about a specific object you see on TV like you do with web pages and getting that info on your table i …

Entrepreneurs do you want to be more successful at what you do? This is the group for you. The focus of this group is to help you be  better at what you do, accomplish you goals, grow your business and fulfill your vision. This includes Mastermind Groups, Mentoring, Coaching, Consulting,Workshops and Social Networking Events. We meet often to engage in fun, educational, networking and social events. If you are interested in one on one business coaching, you can reach me at  The APC Group w …

I See You Stories is a monthly gathering of locals who are interested in sharing awesome stories. Storytelling is a method of communicating and connecting which dates back to the early days of tribes and communities. With this group, we aim to engage the art of storytelling and use it to expand our capacity to see, feel, and connect. The meetup is led by well being specialist Dr. Tarane Sondoozi who is a faculty at Center for Learning at Scripps Health with 25+ years of experience facilitating p …

It's a Meetup for people interested in Networking and Building bonds New to San Diego Wine Tasting Wine & Beer & Food Potlucks and BBQs Fine Dining to BBQ's Poetry Spoken Word and Open Mics Social Networking/ Sports and Socials Movies/Dinner and Road Trips Our Mission & Vision San Diego Black Professionals is to find, connect, and create a social atmosphere for Black professionals in San Diego.  By doing this, we endeavor to increase the presence and leadership ability in minority talent at all …

This meetup is primarily for walking, biking, and hiking.  We also do other activites such as yoga, 5k events in the community, beach clean up, standup paddleboarding, etc.  We meet to exercise, make friends, and have fun.  Having a good attitude is a must!!  Disabled atheletes welcome.  All ages and abilities welcome. DISCLAIMER: By being a member of this walking group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You further agree …

ORGANIC: simple, healthful, pure and close to nature. MAMA: woman of unconditional and infinite love. Organic Mamas is a group for married/divorced/single, working/stay at home, first time/experienced/rainbow/expecting MAMAs to get together for support and good times. Our activities include hiking/walks, volunteering/fundraising, workouts, book club, pool/park/beach days, baby sign language, museums, crafts, concerts in the park, family sports teams, potlucks, zoo/safari/aquarium days, MAMA's ni …

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food". _(Hippocrates 500 BC) This MeetUp was originally created to share and learn about Raw Foods and the balances that keep us healthy. Our new Mission is to inform as well as take action regarding health issues and the many health concerns that arise within our communities. This group can cover the gamut from Raw Food Recipes and their benefits, to the devastating effects of Fluoride in our water supply. We don't see how we could talk about just o …

FAB LAB is focused on developing creative learning experiences for people of all ages, and engaging students and community to explore ideas through the use of innovative technology. We welcome anyone interested in discussing or promoting physical fabrication and community-building based on digital techniques (2d cutting and folding, 3d printing and milling, etching, circuits, microprocessors, Web design, etc). FAB LAB San Diego was founded by Xavier Leonard and Katie Rast.

I am looking for a few good readers to engage in great conversation over a nice glass of wine. I would like to read all sorts of books from fascinating fiction to noteworthy non-fiction. In other words, I like to learn about new topics, but I also love to discuss human nature as presented through cleverly crafted novels. I expect that our chosen books will sometimes be central in the discussion, and sometimes will be touchstones for other interesting conversations. The group is open to any free- …

We are local San Diego citizens interested in discussing the strong evidence proving that the tragedy of 9/11 was orchestrated by elements within our own American system, and more importantly, the vast implications of that conclusion. Long term our goal is to restore power back to the American people and bring an end to not just one war, but the entire war industrial complex. Short term our goals are to grow our community of truth seekers, teach each other how to adapt in our lives, and help p …

I found myself suddenly retired a couple years ago, an early buyout, and never imagined the changes in store for those of us who either choose to (or were helped to) become "free to do whatever we want". I found it overwhelming and lonely. I thought "where are all the other people with leisure lives?" Is the whole world only available on weekends? I had naively thought that was because of work schedules, I wanted to play but everyone I knew were still so busy. Or thanks to the economy didn't hav …

Buddha For You has one of the Largest Collections of Buddhist Statues and Asian Art in the USA - Come visit us and we will help you create “Your Peaceful Place” for your home or office. We offer Free Buddhism and Meditation Classes, Free Kids Classes, Singing Bowl Concerts, Feng-Shui Demonstrations, Calligraphy Artists and more...

READY TO MEET SOME GREAT COUPLES???If you enjoy sharing activities with your spouse/partner/significant other and are looking to meet other couples you've found the right group. This is a great way to meet friends whether you’re new to the area or just have the philosophy that you can’t have too many friends. Events will include dining out, outdoor activities, musical or theatrical events, and more. Most events will be in the Central San Diego area. San Diego Couples welcomes couples in their 4 …

Compersion can be thought of as the opposite of jealousy; it is an emotional reaction of pleasure or joy in the action of your partner engaging in a similar romantic or sexual relationship with another person. Polyamory is about being intimately involved with more than one person, openly and honestly. Polyamory is MORE THAN JUST SEX. It is about having real and authentic relationships with more than one partner. It is about communication and connection. It is about building a community in trust …

The purpose is to fellowship and engage the sacred energies of Healing.  To allow for the highest good to lead us in the spirit of light and divinity. This group is for Beings of Light and Light Workers, Healers, and any who wish to gather for the purpose of Restoration.

QPOC San Diego is a new safe space for progressive, active and engaged LGBTQ/Intersex people created for networking, social gathering, organizing, art & literature exchanges, and sharing ideas and resources.

The LGA was founded by Azucena Maldonado in 2008 to introduce latina girls and women to the game of golf for their professional development and personal enjoyment. Susana Kriegar of Mutual of Omaha and Evelya Z Rivera of Iuvo Inc want to help Azucena carry on the torch by starting a local chapter in her honor. The goal is to eliminate the stigma that golf is a gender-specific, "expensive", and dare we say a 'boring' sport. Our mission is to engage, encourage and educate Latinas in the sport of g …

This group is for those looking for more meaningful life and spiritual excellence. We will deeply examine the core of the human experience, both on a personal and collective level.  We will learn the secrets of the spiritual power to reach fulfillment. Many of us are at the crossroads of our spiritual development. You may be ready to step in to the fullness of the promise that drew you onto the spiritual journey originally. This is training for the 'new humanity'. In Mystical Training we will en …

We are building a Tai Chi Club & Study Group in the University City area. All ages and experience levels are welcome to join us for this fun and friendly practice! Using the Yang Family Form of this Martial Art (T'ai Chi Ch'uan) you will engage in the study of the foundational principals of Tai Chi to discover it's proven benefits including: - improved balance - unified and structurally-powerful movement - cultivation of energetic vitality & health - proper posture & breathing - a healthy supple …

SD Fit Group is for anyone passionate about living a healthy lifestyle.  The goal is to connect professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds to engage, collaborate and build the next wave of successful businesses in San Diego.  Learn from other Successful entrepreneurs We will meet on a monthly basis, with additional meetups for clinics, social gatherings, business openings and other awesome events. Who should attend? Yoga Instructors, Personal Trainers, Craft Food Producers, Crossfit Owners …

We foster conversation and education about issues within the political landscape (and beyond). Our main goal is to find like-minded individuals that enjoy engaging discussion over a coffee, or cold beer. We also support the values and principles of the Democratic Party - including the conviction that all Americans should have fair access to opportunity, through respectful and equal treatment regardless of race, gender, beliefs, sexual orientation, age, disability or national origin. Join us for …

This group was inspired by the hundreds of workshops I have given all over the US. Photographers were asking for ways to build their portfolios with high quality images and unique concepts. They were running out of ideas / did not have ideas, could not find models, locations or sets and were hitting a wall. After all a photography web-site filled with photos of your dog or your own children might not say "professional" in a way you want it to. This is what we will do here. The instructors will a …

We are blessed to have certified Zen Teacher Seisen Saunders Roshi, who studied with Maezumi Roshi from Japan for over 20 years and received transmission from Bernie Glassman Roshi, co-founder of Zen Peacemakers. She has created a spiritual community and residential Zen training center only 10 minutes south of downtown San Diego since 2000. The Sweetwater Zen Center invites you to check out our website at www.swzc.org If you have any questions or would like to schedule a time to visit pleas …

Welcome! This group is intended to provide a community of support for a broad range of mental health and other wellness service providers, including therapists, counselors, coaches, medical doctors, personal trainers, nutritionists, teachers, community activists, spiritual leaders and more. The group welcomes professionals working from virtually all established approaches but emphasizes the principals of narrative practice. This includes the ideas and practices of post-structuralism, externaliza …