'All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. --As You Like It, Act II Amateur dramatics without any of the stress: we pick the parts we want, then read the plays out-loud. No need for costume, props, or accents; no need to memorize lines, to "look the part," or to be the same age (or gender) as your character!  All you need is a willingness to try it - we'r …

Meet other local Black Professionals in the Puget Sound area and beyond! Singles and couples meet to network, make friends, socialize, expose yourself to adventure, new ideas, new poeople, fun (movies, dinner, dancing, weekend get-a-ways, winter ski trips, cooking classes, etc.), seminars, live shows, theatre, private parties, workshops, traveling, guest speakers, wine tastings & more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: ~ I AM …

The second Sunday of every month is the regular meeting of the Seattle Tarot & Qabalah Study Group, sponsored by Seattle Pronaos No. 9 of the Builders of the Adytum. For over a decade, we have been meeting together to discuss the profundities of Sacred Tarot and the Holy Qabalah, and we would be delighted to have you join with us. Seattle Pronaos No. 9 is located at the Queen Anne Masonic Hall, on 1608 4th Avenue West, Seattle WA 98119. Study Group meets here every second Sunday of the month, fr …

You already are sensitive, intuitive and psychic! If you have had interesting or unusual psychic experiences please come find some answers and meaning. We can look clairvoyantly to give you more information about your psychic abilities and experiences. Whether you are newly curious, or a professional reader and healer already, we invite you to come explore your spiritual abilities in our Meetup group. We every Monday. On the first Monday of each month, we have an Intuitive Reading Clinic ($25). …

R is a free software environment for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphics. Although R is primarily used in academia, it is rapidly growing in use by major companies as well and is becoming increasingly more visible. One of the major strengths of R is the community-based nature of the project. From the original development to current maintenance and development, R is maintained by a growing community of members. This community is what we seek to foster with this group. The Seatt …

Seeking support for your decision to co-sleep, breastfeed, babywear, EC, or live a more natural lifestyle?  Looking for friends who share your parenting philosophy? Join us for potlucks, nature walks, support groups, and MORE! We aim to unite families from all walks of life who wish to raise confident, happily attached children and look forward to "Meetup'ing" with you soon.

I will be organizing Holotropic Breathwork™ (as created by Stan Grof, M.D., PhD) workshops in the Seattle and Bellingham Areas. Holotropic Breathwork is a deep and powerful means of healing that allows physical, emotional and spiritual healing experiences to take place. It is a highly experiential method that combines deep breathing, evocative music, focused bodywork, mandala drawing & group sharing. Holotropic Breathwork is based on insights from modern consciousness research, depth psychology, …

Natural Business Networking provides opportunities for holistic practitioners and owners of eco-friendly or wellness businesses to build relationships and make valuable connections. Members are encouraged to come with a collaborative and creative mindset, lots of business cards and an open mind and open heart. Who should join? Anyone working (or interested in connecting with those) in wellness and sustainable products and services, including health care professionals such as massage therapists, …

The community of ECKists here in our state is warm, vibrant, and diverse — full of people who have searched for truth and spiritual freedom, and discovered a renewed sense of spiritual growth through the ECK teachings. Many of us have felt a sense of "coming home again," of connecting to others who have had similar spiritual experiences, and of finally being able to talk about these experiences with others who might understand. Spiritual experience is at the heart of the ECK teachings. If any of …

Enjoy the  happy-making and healing movements & meditations of Sheng Zhen Gong, the Qigong of Unconditional Love! Before explaining more about qigong and this particular system of qigong specifically, I must tell you that this qigong changed my life. I know that is a strong statement to make, but it's true. Before attending my first workshop with Master Li Junfeng in 2006, I had sort of a dark cloud hanging over me. I was self-conscious. Shy. Not one of those bubbly, glowing, happy people. And I …

Organizing fashion photoshoots with theme and purpose in a group forum. Directing model movement on camera in a editorial style used in national fashion magazines.  Former New York photographer Jim Hadley with extensive history will direct photographers into seeing and capturing the simulation of naturalness with models. These meetups are definitely a learning and sharing experience. Join us and hopefully you are also willing to share as you learn more. "We are aspiring photographers, models, …

Welcome Naturalistas! We spot each other on the street, at Whole Foods and everywhere in between. Let's hang out, talk hair, share secrets, attend cultural events and have stimulating conversations! While this group is for any African American woman who wears their hair natural, we welcome all African American women who support the natural hair choice.

Effective January 19, 2013, through a meeting of Charter Members, the Seattle Jeep Offroading & Camping Group became the Around the Sound Jeep Club. Our Mission: "Our mission is to provide a fun, comfortable and safe family friendly environment for individuals young and old. We aim to provide a place for Jeep enthusiasts to come together and enjoy camaraderie while out on the trails or around the campfire. We believe in treading lightly and sharing our collective knowledge to promote a sense of …

Monthly MeetUp group for practitioners of Machine Learning, Statistics, AI, and other aspects of "Data Science". Do you want to learn more about using R and nltk? Or Apache Mahout and Giraph? Do you write your own custom NLP code, and want to compare notes with others of your clan? We're going to try and alternate locations between Seattle Proper and the Eastside, to get a little bit of balance. Let's see if we can balance our time between formal presentations / talks, and breakout white …

Don't worry about the rain, we don't! Join us for  nature walks, toddler play dates, baby story times, great conversations and while your kids are making friends, you will too! Who are we... a group of mostly stay at home moms of children preschool age and younger. Where we go...you find it, we'll go. We vary the location around the Seattle area, from Seward Park, Jetty Island over to Farrel McWhirter Park, it's about exploring and providing opportunities for the children to see something new. …

This group is for Seattle-area families of young children who are interested in attachment parenting, a natural lifestyle, and having fun, kid-friendly get-togethers. A lot of the organizers are members of Natural Parents Network, but we welcome anyone who's interested. We tend to be crunchy but are not crunchier-than-thou. You can be anywhere along the attachment parenting/natural living spectrum, or just come along to see what it's like. Moms, dads, caregivers, and any age children are welcome …

Meet other people in the Seattle area who are following the McDougall diet for lasting health benefits. Learn about the diet, share recipes and ideas, gain access to resources such as books, newsletters and web links. Get together for pot lucks, outings, DVD evenings, walks, and other activities to help us keep on track. Join us if you were inspired by the movie 'Forks over Knives'. We also welcome folks on the Esselstyn Engine 2 diet, Dr. Joel Fuhrman's 'Eat to Live' diet, or anyone on a vegeta …

I decided to create a Seattle hiking group for people who love hiking and photography. This group is about being outdoors, breathing fresh air, and getting a break from the mundane, but also stopping to take pictures, because nature is breathtaking. Join Seattle Tenderfeet Hiking group if you enjoy long hikes and taking pictures of the beautiful Northwest. Hiking, no matter how easy you go, can be strenuous sometimes, so bring a backpack with water and trail mix or what have you. Oh, yeah, and a …

The purpose of our group is very simple: we discuss and analyze ideas. The word "analyze/analytical" is not a reference to syllogistic, analytical philosophy, but rather stands for those who like to analyze and critique ideas. Its a place for thinkers to connect with other thinkers! The format is also very simple: there is a brief 15 to 30 minute lecture (the shorter the better) followed by a civil conversation. We believe in organic group mingling. Not all thinkers are compatible, as thinkers …

"As this planet journeys towards a higher consciousness, there is no door that cannot be opened – no past that cannot be read and learnt from, no future that cannot be seen and created towards. I am willing to give my life to help the human race evolve. I am willing to give my life to help our people grow." - Art Runningbear Vietnam Combat Veteran turned Apache Healer, Seer, Spiritual Mentor "When I was cycling/travelling around the world on a documentary project to collect, share and inspire …

This Group is for anyone who has interest in River Rafting, Nature Tours, Camping, Wine Tours, Sight Seeing, etc. all skill levels are welcome. We started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. We look forward to meeting others who want to get outside and explore nature.

Lock and Key Mingling Events are the new, hot, exciting, interactive, and a FUN way for singles to socialize. The idea is to make the initial meeting easier and more natural in hopes that you will make new friends, or just have a great time! We take a regular happy hour and throw in the ULTIMATE Icebreaker with the use of Locks and Keys. So for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, you try to meet each person at the party, getting to know them and of course, trying to unlock your possibilities. In addition to meetin …

BE STRONG. BE HELPFUL. BE PART OF SOMETHING. These classes and workshops are not only about becoming a stronger person and achieving your own goals. These classes and workshops are also about being part of a group, cooperating to achieve a greater goal. Through systematic progression you will safely learn the skills of MovNat. With these skills you can move with others, being strong, confident and helpful! ENHANCE YOUR GAME Proficient runners, swimmers and cyclists look to these classes and work …

This group is for everyone who walks, strolls, hikes, ambles, hoofs it, wanders, treks, and meanders to discover new trails, experience other places on foot, and meet people. We believe that walking together is a healthy, sustainable, and fun form of transportation that provides a better understanding of our built environment and the opportunity to share knowledge. Feet First is a local nonprofit working to ensure all communities in Washington are walkable, and we organize many fun walking event …

THE CENTER FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH PRESENTS  WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT III, a classroom/workshop devoted to the art and science of understanding and expressing human emotions. This educational meetup, now in its third year, will be held on Saturday afternoon's at 1:00 PM in our new center located in Fremont, starting on Saturday, April 6th, and continuing for 12 weeks, with the series concluding on June 22nd. Sessions are 90 - minutes long, flowing from one topic to another each week. Note: If you miss …

Seattle Interaction Technology aims to explore novel and revolutionary ways to interact with computational resources through gesture, touch, speech, and environmental cues. Let's discuss and explore ways to enable access to computation beyond the confines of a traditional computer. To create and consume information in more natural and humanistic ways, so that persons of any age and any setting can be a true participant in the relationship with their increasingly-pervasive computational surroundi …

This group is for people who suffer from chronic pain and are unable to live a normal life because of it. The goal is to let people know that they are not alone, that others suffer too and that together we can find friendship, information, compassion and acceptance. We will not expect anyone to behave like everything is fine. We will take you as you are. Some goals are to help each other by sharing information about doctors, medicines, treatments and to reach out to each other with friendship an …

hoop·la [hoop-lah] noun Informal. 1.bustling excitement or activity; commotion; hullabaloo; to-do. Hula Hoopers, let's unite! I know your out there. I've seen you walking around Seattle with your homemade hoops and jamming to music barefoot with a big smile on your face. No?? Well you should try it sometime. Hula hooping is no longer that silly thing you did when you were a kid. It's exercise, expression, self-empowerment, strength building, & stress reducing.  Hooping has been around for ages a …