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 …

Join our Meetup to stay afloat on all happenings at Road Runner Sports Laguna Hills and Costa Mesa. You can also keep track of RRS Laguna Hills events on the store website: http://ww2.roadrunnersports.com/retail/lagunahills.html and Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/RRSLagunaHills as well as RRS Costa Mesa events on the store website: http://ww2.roadrunnersports.com/retail/costamesa.html and Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/RRSCostaMesa.

Women motorcycle riders of Orange County and surrounding counties are welcome to ride. Ride with us throughout the summer, as this group may close August 31, 2011. Unless someone is willing to step up...  Do You Want to Lead This Group? Contact the Group Organizer.  FYI It is approx. $145 a year to maintain this site. This group is for lesbians, as well as tolerant straight females. If you want to meet a nice group of women that are fun to be with, please join us. We come from all walks of li …

I'm a writer, a graduate of the Odyssey Writing Workshop, and editor of NewMyths.com magazine (www.newmyths.com). We have formed a group of semi-pro and pro writers in Orange County whose purpose is twofold: 1) improve each other's work through thoughtful critiques and 2) provide deadlines to keep everyone writing. The group is open to writers of any fiction genre so long as you produce new work every month for us to critique. We wouldn't be much help to either poetry or nonfiction writers. All …

Want to just get out and take photos? Want to learn more about your camera? Want to hang out with folks who actually understand your obsession with photography? Did you come to the right place! We are an informal bunch of shutter-happy, fun-loving camera buffs. What do we do? We go places and take pictures of stuff. Any stuff. Lots of stuff. We also hang out and talk. We have been known to do both at the same time. Afterward, some people might drink Margaritas. It's been known to happen. How far …

A group of Mountain Bikers who ride in Orange County: north and south. Weekend Morning, afternoon, and Mid-Week Night Rides.  All looking to improve our individual skill levels and to also meet other people and have a blast hitting the dirt! Come on out!

Ciao, sono Italiana, nata e cresciuta a Firenze e pur essendo felicissima qui in Orange County, sento comunque la nostalgia dell'Italia. Ecco perchè ho deciso di creare questo gruppo “Italiani D.O.C.”. L’acronimo mi sembrava adatto, anche se non si tratta di vini o cibarie, ma di persone, visto che ci sono molti gruppi Italiani in giro per Orange County, ma nessuno di questi è attualmente gestito da un “vero” Italiano. Se anche voi siete legati in qualche modo all’Italia, se avete visitato il mi …

We are here for you and your children. Where else can you find a Mom Network offering support, friendship, resources, and activities for the kids! The children in this group range from infants to early elementary. Our moms are in their mid 20s-mid 40s. We welcome both SAHM and part-time working moms in Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch, Foothill Ranch and other neighboring areas in the Saddleback Valley. Our monthly calendar is packed full of activities to enjoy to …

Do you like edible gardening? Do you want to learn how to have an organic garden full of fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables? GryFy is the largest and most active edible gardening Meetup group in Orange County. This group is dedicated to helping you learn how to "GRow Your Food Yourself (aka GryFy) with free monthly classes as well as other events. We emphasize organic growing using green methods that are practical for urban "farms" with little space to grow in.

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This group is for women who are interested in making real everlasting friendships .    Activities   planned through out Orange County include:  dinning out, comedy clubs,  dancing, movies, game nights,  volunterring, girls night in or out,  Beach or  pool days , bbq's , dog play dates , potlucks ,  brunch's , spas day's  & much much more !!! Event's  will be at least 4 times  per month.  This is meant to be an active group where friendship and laughter goes hand in hand so come join us & make ev …

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!

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 …

While this group is primarily focused on hikes, we enjoy each other's company so much that we find other fun things to do together as well. Other activities have included:  Beach walks, picnics, miniature golfing, go carting etc., Taco Tuesdays, Haunted House and Christmas walks  We like anything fun that also relieves the stress of our Monday through Friday lives. Hikes:  Daylight Savings time is here! Unwind from the day, get some exercise and fresh air while hiking some of Orange County's bea …

The purpose of Mission Viejo BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional “word-of-mouth” program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. The Mission Viejo chapter of BNI is one of the most established and successful in South Orange County and has been delivering results for 15 years, through a dynamic, committed group of 42 professionals who know how to deliver targeted and effective …

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 …

RELATIONSHIPS MATTER.... Do you want to: Expand your professional network? Achieve more referrals? Increase your client base? Stay on top of new and changing elements? Then the Orange County Real Estate Industry Networking Group is for you! We are a very friendly group with one agenda, INCREASE BUSINESS. Get to know other professionals in an intimate and casual setting. JOIN this group if you are an investor, home buyer, home seller, entrepreneur, small or medium business owner, or involved in t …

This FREE Fit-Club is for every level of fitness! We're a group of Fitness Enthusiasts who love to play, make new freinds and make the world a healthier place by offering a great workout to share with your friends! The purpose of this group is to gather fitness enthusiasts in Orange County, get a good sweat going, have fun, and learn about nutrition. When you join this group you are now a 24hr athlete, and you are free to ask about the secrets of 24hr nutrition for the rest of your life. We look …

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 …

Workout Hard - Play Harder was created for the fitness enthusiast that knows how to indulge in a drink or two or three. Join us as we explore Orange County’s local Fitness gyms, MMA gyms, and CrossFit gyms for grueling intense morning workouts. Then at night kickback with us at some of Orange County’s hot spots for playtime.

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! …

I started this group to connect with other moms who are living out here in Orange County CA who are originally born and raised in the East Coast. Im originally from Brooklyn NY and I miss the friendships I had out there. I have met some nice people out here in Orange County but friendships don't seem to be the same. People from the East Coast can be rough around the edges but once you make a friend you make a friend for life. If you are looking to connect with moms originally from the East coast …

The Sierra Club Orange County has over 5000 members which shared interests in the outdoors and the environment. We have countless outings for hikers and walkers, and special groups for those interested in the environment, politics, conservation, travel, and global warming. All our hikes and trips are organized and led by trained and experienced individuals who adhere to proven safety practices to make sure everybody has an enjoyable experience! Please visit the related Sierra Club websites to vi …

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 …

Community Autism Now provides resources and aid to families affected by Autism in Orange County. This meetup group is intended to be a place to post the events that we host and attend each year. Activities, fundraisers, announcements and more will be shared with the community. CAN is a California nonprofit organization with 501(c)3 status.

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 …