This is a social group that wishes to bring awareness that arthritis does not just affect those who are old: young adults get arthritis too. By building a community of support we let others know that their struggle is not alone. Open to those in their 20's and 30's. For those who have arthritis and for those who want to stand in support. We are a social group that wishes to bring like minded people together to have fun and build a community.

We are yet again changing the focus of this meetup, back to it's original origins of social events and support groups for individuals on the autistic spectrum. Because we cannot host groups here for individuals under 18 (which is a large part of what we do), we can only post our ADULT SUPPORT GROUP here. BUT -- if you or a loved one is on the Spectrum and wants to participate in our other groups, please contact us through this site, and we'll get you set up on our other site. We also have a wide …

The Big Data Analytics Speaker Series is an Adobe/Omniture sponsored speaker series that is open to the general public. Meetings will be conducted monthly in a workshop style meet-up at Adobe's downtown San Jose headquarters and present expert speakers from academia and industry to discuss topics related to the analysis of big data sets and range from tutorials to expert roundtable discussions and cover analytical models to best practices. There will also be specific topics related to mobile, so …

Here we are, a diverse group of women flourishing, creating, learning, and sharing. Whether you are single or married, new to the area or want to expand your circle of friends, and break free for a girl’s night out or gathering, this women's social group could be just what you are looking for. We are a fun and energetic group of women who welcome newcomers. The group consists of women of all ages who enjoy girlfriend time, after work happy hours, dining out or potlucks in, good food and conversa …

We get together on a regular basis to go to salsa clubs as a group. This group was created for anyone interested in meeting other Merengue, Salsa, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata dancers of all levels and connect with other hand percussionists / drummers, latin jazz lovers & Tropical Music Aficionados. Especially those living in the South Bay (Silicon Valley). Learn to salsa, play drums, mingle, dance, listen to music, and make new friends. You don't have to be extremely experienced to be a member, all lev …

I've been meaning to found this group for a long time, but I wanted to be somewhere where I'd actually be putting down roots and staying awhile. Finally, that day has come! This is a group for anyone who has a Service Dog or Working Dog of any type accompanying them through this crazy thing we call life. It's also a place where puppyraisers are welcome, as are people who are seeking information - trying to decide if a service dog is a good option for themselves, wanting to know more about the va …

We are a social group of people who want to make more friends, Face to Face away from the computer, and do fun activities We have members in their 20's, 30's, 40's, that meet regularly Face to Face. Most of us are single, but some are in relationships. But we're not a dating group so it doesn't matter either way. We usually meet at a restaurant or lounge. Most events are in the evening for a few hours, say 7:00 till 10:00, and are focused on making friends and socializing, Face to Face. Someti …

A Social Group for ‘T-Girls’ and friends in the South San Francisco Bay Area! Whether you're a veteran or a newbie, out-and-about already or stepping out of the closet for the first time, a good and supportive friend or looking to be one, we want to make it fun and comfortable for folks to get together socially for comradery, merriment, and just good ol' fun. Drinks, dinner, dancing, picnics, shows, movies, tea, or whatever works for the members of our groups, we hope to enjoy a diverse palette …

NetSquared - Silicon Valley: NetSquared-SV is part of Netsquared International Technology group. You can find a local N2 group in most major cities around the world from this page: http://www.netsquared.org Here at Silicon Valley chapter, We focus on  Mobile, Social Media technologies, Innovation and Start-ups. For mobile developers and start-ups, mobile innovations should not be limited to any one technology or to one shop when there is a great potential to reach out all other customers al …

Fun, non cliquish group all for going out and meeting new friends!

This group is, in fact, closed at the moment. Book discussions are best with 10-15 people, so we need to cap the number of members in the group. When space becomes available, the website will invite new members to apply. WHO WE ARE We are lesbian/bisexual women in our late 30s to early 50s who love to read, discuss books, cook/enjoy good food, and socialize. We are friendly, intelligent, and respectful of different points of view. Since this is the kind of group that requires advanced plannin …

Meet, socialize, talk with other locals who are considered taller than average. Receive information about Tall Clubs International and the local club, Tall Club of Silicon Valley (TCSV). TCSV is a social club for men 6'2" and taller and women 5'10" and taller. We gather several times during the month for a variety of social activities. Come and check out our "tall family" and join the fun.

This group is for women ages 25-35 who love to go out dancing, but whose friends are stick-in-the-muds who go to bed at 9:00! Single, married, boyfriend, girlfriend, doesn't matter. If you want to go out with some girlfriends and have fun dancing the night away, this is your group. Members have to be pre-approved to ensure that they meet the membership requirements (gender, age, etc). Please, NO business solicitations! This is a social group and I will work hard to keep it so! With that said, le …

Work on your social and dating skills with us. Our meetups include hands-on presentations from world-reknowned dating coaches. At the tailend we have optional field trip outings, in which we go out to public venues, meet people, interact and get useful real-time feedback that helps us all improve our social skills -- especially with women. We have members who are as old as the most senior of senior citizens, but you must be at least 18 years old to join. We also have some female members. This gr …

Our mission: To offer the International mobile technology and services sector an unbiased discussion dialogue on emerging technologies. Analyze their commercial, economical, social and political impact for an audience of senior business executives, researchers, financiers, policy makers and our loyal software developers. In keeping with SVForum’s history of innovation and leadership, we have decided to commit to I.P. protocol technology and the distribution of information associated. Enabling co …

Internet, web, inbound and content marketing encompasses a broad, diverse set of processes: search, content networks, email marketing, affiliate networks, video ads, social media, viral marketing, and more. Our organizer, Bill Belew, is The Traffic Professor = his primary source of income is from blogging AND he pays his sizable Silicon Valley mortgage from his blogging revenue. He is also the author of the best-read How to Blog for Money and Web Traffic series. We meet regularly to discuss how …

Come meet other Recent College Grads in the San Francisco Bay Area! Have you recently graduated college? This past spring or in the last few years? It can be tough leaving behind your college buds for the real world. Whether you're a local looking to expand your circle of friends, or a new transplant to the Bay Area, it can be tough meeting good people. Even more so for us younger folks under 30. Internet sites are often reserved for the older crowd, but now there's an easy way to meet young pro …

We are plus-size people and admirers interested in having fun.  There are many "labels" out there: BBW, zaftig, rubenesque, size friendly, plush, thick, Phat, etc. Whatever you chose to call yourself, you are welcome here. There is no tolerance for drama, gossip, hate talking, rants, etc. Save the drama for your mama! We are about having fun, socializing, being who we are, supporting one another, and again, about having fun! There is a little something for everyone here, whether its local plus s …

Do you enjoy socializing in an interesting and innovative environment? Whether you are new to the area or a long-time local, want to add to an already active social calendar or make an effort to get out of the house more, The Tech Museum After Hours is a pretty interesting event. The goal of this group is to gather a bunch of people who want to go but also want to know more than just one or two people there. After Hours is a monthly evening event where adults 21 and older can enjoy science, tec …

***DISCLAIMER: Girls are allowed :) ... if you fit the description and like to hang out as one of the guys then join up! *** THE SITUATION: During the day, you're a young professional. When you're with the significant other, you're the best boyfriend/husband ever (that is, unless you're single... then you're just the guy that enjoys his mom's cooking). But a lot of the time, you're a guy that just wants to do guy stuff. You want to talk about Natalie Portman, sports, comics, and food. You want …

The Purpose of this Meetup Group is to work with Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners to use Web 2.0 and Social Media to Webify their businesses. In today's world, Entrepreneurs must utilize the tools now available to be successful. We will be using Patrick Schwerdtfeger's book, WEBIFY YOUR BUSINESS, a comprehensive and detailed marketing road map, as our guide to your success in Web 2.0 Marketing. Some of what we will cover is: - Using Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In and other social media site …

Bringing together people interested in technology, social media, and socializing. Come join a group of fun people to socialize, discuss technology, and meet new people. Extend the invitation to your friends and colleagues. We look forward to meeting you. NEW EVENT SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED THE WEEK OF 2/15/2010 See you there!

Welcome to Book Club, Board Games and More! This group is for ladies of all ages who like to have fun with friends! If you like getting together with girlfriends and sharing some laughs, reading books, playing board games, going out dining, hiking, dancing, potlucks, movies, bocce, bowling..., then join us! We are a fun and energetic group of women with a very active social calendar. Our goal is to create an enriching and inviting environment, where you will get to know each member and build la …

Hike with Your Dog Bay Area is a fun and social group of people and their dogs who love to hike, be outdoors and meet new friends. All friendly dogs and people are welcome! Group hikes are generally between 2 - 5 miles and vary from easy to moderate strenuous levels. We try to provide as many opportunities for dog to dog socialization as possible, including hiking in areas that allow for off leash play. Suggestions for hiking locations, times and opportunities are encouraged! As part of your mem …

Young and new in town? Just want to shake up your social scene? This group is for anyone in their 20s/30s who wants to meet and make friends outside of the typical bar scene. Let's meet-up and take advantage of local music and cultural opportunities. We often post "notes" on the calendar about things we think are cool but can't attend ourselves. If you see a "note" on the calendar, you want to attend, and think you can spearhead turning it into an event, please let us know. We'll give you all th …

A social group for lesbians who came out Late in Life; after age 30. Some will have come from hetero relationships, and/or have kids. Some will have been closeted for many years. Some are not out at all, but are ready to begin the conversation and be with a welcoming community. Some will have other life stories, and all are welcome.

Calling all happy singles 40 plus. Summer is almost here and it's time to come out and meet other singles. We will be getting together to share food and drink, hike, dance, movie nights or just hang out at a members house for a night of good food (pot luck), or just socializing. We will plan trips to the wine country and other Bay Area attractions, and welcome members input. See you soon. Organizer, Pat

Meetup meets Groupon/daily deals, but better. What’s better then great food at nice restaurants? How about enjoying it while meeting new people. What’s even better then that? How about saving 30% to 50% at the restaurants while doing all this. This group is first and foremost about discovering new restaurants and food, meeting new friends, and enjoying an evening in a fun and casual way. But why not also save money while doing it. We take the best of Meetup and married with the deal phenomenon b …