Seeking secular, naturalistic dialogue and discourse here in South Orange County, CA? Let's meet for dinner once a month and chat about skepticism, the latest in science news, and the philosophy of non-belief. Bruce

"Telling our stories is the only way we can claim ourselves, take control of our identity and re-frame it in a way that's truthful to our experience. That honesty is a gift." ~Elissa Schappell South OC Writers - Poets & Dreamers We are a multi-faceted circle of creative and professional writers gathering at writing workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non-fict …

Looking for other book lovers? A good story is even better when you've got friends to share it with. This Meetup Group reads a wide variety of novels, fiction, memoirs, self-help, and whatever else we decide upon. See "About Us" Page for more Details and information about the group. As described in our title this is for residents who primarily live and/or work in South Orange County; however, we have some members who are outside the designated area that like our group! This is a Women's social b …

Meet and get informed about ways to nourish your health. Wellness needs to come from many aspects. This is why this meetup group will help to connect you to holistic and natural therapies. Information regarding modalities like acupuncture, Naturopathic medicine, chiropractic, nutrition, reflexology, reiki, massage, and more. Plus talks about common interests, like weight loss, diet, stress and cleanses to name a few. Locations for meetups will be in Los Angeles, Near Glendale and in So Or …

Looking to end your day with a nice tall drink, some good food, and some new friends, but you don’t want to spend all your money on going out? Then you have found the perfect Meetup group to join! Welcome to South OC Happy Hours. We will be setting up meetup’s throughout South Orange County. From Newport Beach all the way down to San Clemente. We will try to host an event at least once a week. We are always seeking out great new locations and food and drink specials with entertainment. So, if yo …

Welcome to MOMs Travel Club! The Premier Travel Club for MOMs that travel with their kids. We understand how tough it is to travel with kids. The never ending to-do list that consist of planning, scheduling, packing and so much more that you have to manage before, during and after your travels. We also understand how lonely traveling with kids can be.  When it’s time for you to relax and have a break from it all who is there for you? But as MOMs, we endure all of this stress with li …

This is a group for people of all skill levels who would like to get together for the ancient game of backgammon.  Anyone interested in making some new friends and having some fun should come and join.  We will meet in the South OC region at various bars, restaurants, maybe a hookah lounge, or at various members homes.  Maybe an outdoor park.  Maybe Cooks Corner on a nice sunny day.  I'd like to keep meeting venues as close to the I-5 and I-405 as possible to make it more accessible to more peop …

South OC Desi is a group of Indian people living in Aliso viejo or nearby cities like mission viejo, lake forest, santa margarita, laguna woods and laguna hills. This group is for people who believes in preserving their culture and passing it on to next generation all while having lots of fun. Celebrating Diwali, Holi, Kids play dates, girls night outs, picnics and tons of other fun ideas. This group is a try to bring Indian families to gather and closer to each other.

The South Orange County Meetup welcomes anyone who is interested in investing from beginning to advanced. We are dedicated to teaching the CAN SLIM Investing System. You do not need to be an Investors Business Daily subscriber to join and membership is free. In our meetings, we will discuss the current market outlook and watch list stocks.

This is a new group for moms who live in the south Orange County area. It's a group for mothers with children who were born in the last few months of 2010 and this year, 2011. We want to keep the babies close in age. Moms offering moms support, friendship, and lots of activities for the kids! The majority of events will be held on weekdays. As a new group we are open to new ideas. Let me know if you are interested in helping organize activities as we would like to have a lot of different choices …

Bring your kid(s) on a slow pace hike or attend one yourself. As a naturalist in a new area close to a great hiking trails I am looking to take my two young children on hikes and meet new people.  Most of the hikes will be about 2 miles or 2 hours in length and very easy.  There will be about two hikes a month at South Orange County trails. I will be leading the hikes and sharing all my knowledge of the flora and fauna. We'll also make sure the kids are having a good time as well!

This group is for people who want to learn more about how to have a healthy and positive relationship.   It will also be a group to explore finding your IDEAL Partner and or learn how to be an ideal partner. Marla Stone has her BA in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work.  She was a Social Worker for 17 years and in private practice for 10 of those years.  She retired in 2010 and now owns a professional coaching and self and space organization company in South Orange County called I-De …

This is a meetup group for mamas who live in South Orange County.  Its a group designed for moms with children ages 1-4.  We are a fun group of moms who love to hang out with our kids at the park, beach, mall, zoo, having lunch, etc!!  Majority of events are on weekdays around 10am (with at least one Saturday morning event a month) and participation once a month is required.  Come join us if you too enjoy the company of others and want to be part of an active group!

Looking to expand your circle of friends and meet some wonderful people close by, who might enjoy the same kinds of social activities and interests you do? Movies, happy hour, dinner chats, good live music, comedy, the list could go on and on... Well then, keep reading! The purpose of this group is to bring together like-minded people who enjoy a social atmosphere and want to make friends who understand and value what it means to "do life together" with other believers. If you're a Christian bet …

Come join our support group and meet others in South Orange County who are living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS/CFIDS), Fibromyalgia (FM), and other “invisible” diseases. This group provides the opportunity for us to come together and share experiences, resources, treatment options, current findings, and support and encouragement with one another, as well as the opportunity to create friendships with those who truly understand what we are going through. Together we can create a positive …

The South Orange County Dive Club (SOCDC) is THE Sport Chalet sponsored dive club of Orange County California. If you are a newly certified Sport Chalet Diver you will want to continue diving after your classes have finished. That is where we come in. SOCDC innovated weekly shore dives! • Weekly Laguna Beach Shore Dives • Raft-ups On Member Boats • Local Boat Dives to the Islands The SOCDC was formed by Sport Chalet and local divers from the Mission Viejo Sport Chalet store in 1989. This wil …

Orange County Dining Group (OCDG) members are true foodies who love to discover fun and exciting restaurants in Orange County! Members enjoy the following benefits: 1. Menus created expressly for the OCDG by the restaurant chef. 2. Special behind-the-scenes tours of the kitchen operations (where permited) guided by the chef, restaurateur, or manager. 3. Fun times dining out, networking, and making new friends who share a common passion for great food! Details: The average price for the standard …

We are a group of fun, friendly moms who love to get together with other moms and have fun. We are looking for new friendships for ourselves and our munchkins (primarily ages newborn to five). We meetup at local parks, playdates at our homes, farmers markets, the zoo, child-friendly restaurants, theme parks and other kid-friendly places. We also know that Mommas need a break too, so we are planning on having at least one Mommy Only Meetup a month -- either at the movies, Happy Hour, Spa Days, bo …

Get to know other fun girls in the (plus or minus) 30 to 40-year-old range who enjoy reading and would like to branch out and form quality friendships that aren’t superficial. While the structure of the group is organized around a book, there will not be any pop quizzes! Meetings will be a fun, SOCIAL atmosphere. This group welcomes women in any life situation (married/new mom/single/whatever), so long as you have a fun, upbeat attitude, and can enjoy a cocktail, great food and meeting new peop …

We are a group of Street, Mountain and Cross cyclists that want to ride in groups and by experience level. Some more experienced riders leading and some exploration rides and have fun. Our focus (besides fun) is safety and knowing the rules of the road/trail.

We are small business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, professionals and service providers who want to share, connect, network and learn how to promote our business online with the latest technology and tools! Attend our monthly workshop mixers wherein we will share success stories, case studies and best practices on different topics including: 1. Social media marketing 2. Online business networking 3. Social networking 4. Video marketing 5. Email marketing 6. Local marketing 7. Mobile marketin …

Do you love to sing? Would you like to be part of a fun, upbeat and energetic group of musicians? Would you like to learn more about the art of singing? Are you looking for a challenge? Are you a musician looking for a new experience? Do you like to travel? Do you enjoy performing? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes", you'll fit right in with the ladies in the Mission Viejo Chorus. Join our group, and you will find all of this... and more! Come expand your horizons and sing with us! …

This is a group about socializing, discussions, guest speakers, and exchanging ideas in a fun and friendly atmosphere with lots of ambiance and food. I started this group because the subject of men/women relationships and why some work and why some don't, has always fascinated me. I believe that it is not only important to meet that special someone, but to find out how to give to that person in a way that enhances the love and keeps those love sparks going forever. In addition, it is always g …

If you are a lover of roses in general and gardening in particular the Rose Society of Saddleback Mountain (RSSM) is the group for you! We are a not for profit organization, an American Rose Society (ARS) affiliate, and an active and growing group of “rose nuts” in South Orange County. Our expert consulting rosarians, certified by the ARS, offer rose growing tips free of charge to our members. We take a light hearted approach to studying and encouraging the culture of roses. All people, regardle …

Latinas en Orange County es un grupo, para mujeres Latinas o Hispanas que viven en el sur de OC, áreas de Irvine, Newport Beach, Tustin, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest y alrededores; pero eres bienvenida, sin importar donde vivas o de donde seas, la única condición es que hables español. Este grupo es fundado por mí, sin importar si eres soltera, casada, si tienes hijos pequeños, nunca has tenido o ya se fueron de la casa, este grupo tiene espacio para ti. Principalmente tenemos tres ti …

Do you live in south Orange County? Do you work full or part time during the day? Are you a fairly new parent? Are you looking to connect with other fairly new parents because this whole parenthood thing brings about a lot of uncertainty? If you answered yes to all of the questions above then this may be the group for you. We, husband and wife, are the first out of our local friends to enter parenthood (our daughter is now 11 months), and would therefore love to meet others going through the sam …

This is a group for anyone who is Vegan or is interested in learning more about a vegan lifestyle . We are are also active in many other ways like hiking, yoga, being or getting fit by many forms of exercise. Also for those who love the planet, including all living things, this is for you. We would like to meet once a week in Laguna Beach to socialize and share with each other similar interests including recipies, stories, outdoor excursions and of course...food. We are excited to meet people ju …

Are you a Southerner hoping to connect with other Southerners in South Orange County? If so, this group is for you! This group is for women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, originally from the South, now living in South Orange County, who are interested in connecting with other Southerners, socializing with new people, creating lasting friendships, and having fun! We'll go to dinner, meet for happy hour, go to the movies, and other fun activities in South Orange County.