Meet other local smart women/thrift shoppers and clothing swappers who know that many great buys are free! Gather to experience a Clothing Swap. Share your shopping info and meet others to go shopping with.

The Naked Club and the PhotoNaturals Project has now had close to 40 outings and events involving close to 300 people. We are a growing group of free-spirited adults who believe that being naked is a wholesome and enlightened way of experiencing life. The visuals we create is our message to the world that a truly open and accepting society starts with body-freedom. Nude people of any age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation are all beautiful. Come with us on our uplifting clothes-free adv …

Welcome to Bay Area Attached Families! Our community is focused on attachment parenting, gentle discipline and natural family living. This group's goals are to: come together and support one another in a community of like-minded families provide a community of knowledgeable, resourceful people to help one another learn and grow enable our kids to play with other children who are being raised in a gentle/attached environment enjoy time with other parents who have an interest in thoughtful, …

This group is an experiment to create a free exchange of modeling and drawing for artists, like myself, who love drawing from life. Group members take turns doing some of the modeling (lightly-clothed or nude) and will have plenty of time to draw. I have drawn from life on and off for the last 15 years or so and also have experience modeling for life drawing classes in the University setting. I think the experience of being on both sides of the coin is valuable and interesting. Details: - All m …

This is a group bringing together people who love fashion. Feel free to send the group fashion shows that are going down in the San Francisco Bay Area. We'd love to post them!

Since we started late last year, we've been expanding our reach to members from the East Bay and Peninsula areas.  Our members range from novice to advanced sewists.  Some have even taught a class or two in the past and generously share their knowledge at our sewing intensives. This group is for anyone interested in: dressmaking, clothing construction, tailoring, fashion design, quilting, and a broad range of textile arts.  Our members love getting together to sew, share ideas, and making new fr …

We sponsor 2-6 hikes/events per month, ranging from beginner level to very advanced.  While our primary focus is on hiking, camping, and backpacking, we also do other outdoor adventures - mud runs, zip lines, kayaking, white water rafting, skydiving, paragliding, rock climbing (indoor and outdoor), 4-season mountaineering, skiing/boarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snow/ice climbing, scuba - if it's an outdoor sport we're all over it!  The goal is to make new friends while enjoying the …

We've opened our private backyard oasis for quiet 'clothing optional' co-ed soaks  (check the calender for scheduled community events).  Rejuvenate in the 6,000 gallon hot 'watsu' pool (heated to 97 degrees), sweat in the cedar sauna and dip in the 'cold plunge'. Relax and meet others in our quiet 'urban hot springs' here in Willow Glen. Light snacks (nuts, fruit) and purified water are also provided. Please bring your OWN towel and water bottle. The pool area is a 'quiet zone' (whisper your wor …

We are a community of moms desiring to build friendships with other moms in the East Bay and provide regular playtimes with our little kiddos. We are mamas with kids born between 2006-2012, and would love to make new friends in the East Bay. If your kids are older or if you're expecting, you are certainly welcome to join this Meetup group. We like exploring and finding fun and free places to hang out with our toddlers and infants in 4 cities in the East Bay - Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, and …

Most hikes will be between 12 to 15 miles with at least 2,000 feet of climbing. Most of our regular hikers like a 2.6 mph or faster pace (lead hikers are 3 mph+). We wait for the group at trail junctions and all are free to hike at their own pace. You should be able to hike at least 2.5mph to fit in with our group. Group is best suited for experienced hikers or people who are in good to great physical condition and interested in adding some hikes to their fitness routine while enjoying our great …

This group is intended to be an open network of mostly experienced backpackers, of the boomer age (you can use your own definition, but 45 to 60 plus or minus is my concept).  Generally trips should be moderately paced, 6 to 8 miles a day, up to 1500 feet of gain. Everyone in the group is welcome to organize a trip, and the settings for the group allow anyone to do that.  So, if you have a trailhead reservation and want some companions, feel free to post a trip. A few suggested groundrules.  Fir …

Hi Everyone!! I became interested in Cuddle Parties after being sick and reclusive for a LONG time.  I believed that if I could just be held in a safe environment and feel safe on a consistent basis, then I could heal myself.  It's taken several long years and tons of work but it's been worth it to support myself and others on their healing, growth and development paths!!!  We have lots of FUN and healing now!!!  Whew!!!  Thank you for joining us!! We're committed to creating an ongoing, inclusi …

Undergoing bariatric surgery can be an exciting, yet emotionally challenging, experience.  Having a solid support system is integral for achieving long-term weight loss success. This Meetup Group is designed to give those who have undergone bariatric surgery, or who are considering having surgery, a safe place to share their experiences, learn new information, and gain the ongoing support and friendship of others. Groups are held monthly in San Francisco and are moderated by Tara Griffith, MA, M …

Are you interested in hiking and meeting other Hispanic hiking aficionados, then this is the group for you. This is a fun and energetic group that loves socializing through fitness and adventure. We will be exploring some of the most spectacular trails in the San Francisco Bay Area. Come and join other passionate and nature loving hikers. The hikes will be approximately 5 to 12 miles with varying levels of skill and difficulty. Please review the hike’s description prior to joining. Don’t join a …

With Laughter Yoga, hilarity brings clarity! Like physical yoga, breath and presence is of the essence. But, in Laughter Yoga our exercises are about movement rather than postures. And, our breath and movement are fueled by laughter! My name is Tommy Westerfield, and I am a Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor. I received my training at the American School of Laughter Yoga in Los Angeles in 2009. What I love about Laughter Yoga is you don't need to be happy, or have a sense of humor, or even have …

Calling all who love to freeform dance to global roots music and more! We practice Discovery on the Dancefloor as we dance a Quest -- Evoking, Exploring and Celebrating. It's a chance to get inspired and flex our mystic muscles in a beautiful, safe and intimate, candlelit space w a sprung wood floor for low impact. After the dance we have a community 'chat and chocolate' circle. You will leave w a 'Sixer Elixer' to anchor your experience. You can also check out www.wewilldance.com to link to FB. …

Meet other local dumpster divers to discuss techniques for hunting and retrieving garbage gems and re-purposing them back into useful items. One block's trash is another man's treasure. Outside of some of the traditional activities, we may also meetup for beach cleaning events and things of that nature.

May I nominate someone to be the new ORGANIZER of this meetup group? Is there someone interested? If there is nobody to take over when I step down, the mailing list of interested Bay Area people in the group will be lost. That would be a shame. There are so many options for Frugal Living, yet at this time, I only have time to work on developing Clothing Swaps and that money-saving concept. I'd like someone else to be able to offer Frugal Living tips, discussions and events as all I an offe …

These mission-to-mission walks are open to all who enjoy nature, art, history. And walking. Though many of the walks are between 16-22 miles, they're set at a reasonable pace and are easy to train for. Why'd You Start the Group? Long story short: In March 2011 I walked 330 miles of the Camino de Santiago, a 1,200 year-old pilgrimage route in Spain. I lived with very little for 3 weeks. I experienced nature, art, and history. I met people from all around the world on the same simple quest - to r …

I am interested in a meetup group for people who want to improve their drawing skills on the tablet or smartphones. I think this is an exciting new medium where our creative skills can be extended as much as the traditional medium. I have been drawing on this medium already for a short while now and have picked up some essential skills plus I don't have to worry about paints and messing up my clothes! I would like to share my passion with others and who like me also feel passionate about this ex …