I love all kinds of books, but especially Science Fiction and Fantasy. When I finish a really good book, I love to be able to discuss some of the ideas the author introduced, check my understanding of some of the plot twists and character development, and generally just say how much I liked or hated the book. If you would also like to discuss new books, ideas and authors with SF&F fans, this group is for you! Join us each month for a new book, decided by poll.

Many astrologers talk about it but few do anything about it. Horary Astrology is the heart and soul of basic astrology charts. . . basic to all forms of astrology today. Arthyr teaches classes in Santa Monica on Tuesday evenings, and in Laguna Hills on Thursdays. Arthyr's websites: http://www.kaldu.com/ http://www.sunsetchart.com/ Arthyr W. Chadbourne is a third generation astrologer who has long been an advocate for exploring new dimensions of awareness in the astrological field. As a practicin …

Valley Girls Tuesday Night Book Club is about enjoyable reading for women who want to experience good books--period. Doesn't matter the author, genre or medium. In fact, I would encourage you to try different media when reading. Try a book on CD/tape every once and a while--as long as it's unabridged. Makes those car rides go a lot faster! I'm not a slave to having the author be a woman or it necessarily even about being 'women's issues' (whatever those are) but would like to pick interesti …

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN ENERGY – JANUARY 31 The Los Angeles Chapter of Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) will hold its next networking meeting on Monday, January 31, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Association, 110 East 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 900141-2006. JANUARY 31 IS A FREE ADMISSION EVENT The happy hour/networking event will be highlighted by a speech from David Freeman, an energy executive, engineer, attorney and author who is one of the leaders in American energy policy and …

BEST SELLING CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR ETAN BORITZER WILL PRESENT A TALK ON HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR BOOK, FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION WITH MEET-UP GROUP! I am interested in helping those writers (and illustrators) who are at any stage of development with their book project; children's or juvenile, adult fiction or non-fiction, science fiction, etc... the publishing process is the same for all categories! I have been independently publishing my own children's book series since 1995. This is my day job! Check …

"May all who cultivate virtue under Heaven obtain good health and longevity". Zhang San Feng, Creator of Tai Chi Chuan Traditional Chinese Massage Therapy Wudang Taiji Quan White Cloud Monastery Qigong Eight Immortal's Revolving Sword The vast amount of forms on the Taiji Tree are all born of the Zhang Sanfeng/Wu Baolin Taiji Boxing set. Originally created and practiced on Mt. Wu Dang during the Song Dynasty, and then to the Northern School of Complete Reality in Beijing, it …

Through the fun structure of a Toastmasters meeting, we deliver prepared speeches, do impromptu exercises, and get feedback about our work. We feature professional writers as guest speakers on topics from finding a great idea to getting your work published. Whether you are a novelist or a screenwriter, blogger or freelance journalist, music critic or manual writer, book your membership today! We meet on the first and third Sundays of each month

This group is created specifically for Creative Writers, who know they have something beautiful, meaningful, or helpful to say, know (or may not know yet) that they are incredibly talented, can make the time for writing, yet somehow, something else seems to always get in the way. We all know how self-defeating procrastination can be, waiting for a better time ("when I have more hours, when I am less rushed, etc.") until the opportunity is lost, but also that procrastination is merely a habit. J …

"I am so freakin' tired of all your sh*t!!!" Does that resemble anything you've said in the last few days? Do you feel like you won't ever be able to understand WHY your life seems to be on constant repeat of "It's me against the world" ... Join me to discuss Collin Tippings Book "Radical Forgiveness" and let's see if maybe your perception will change from crappy to happy. All that's required for the first meet up is to read the first chapter on Radical Forgiveness and show up on time. …

This group has several events a month that will empower and assist you on your journey of personal development. We are a fun, young group, of mostly women that love the connection of mind, body and spirit. I am the founder, Connie Costa, and my goal is to always provide you with events that are stimulating, interesting, informative and FUN! Join us and you will see what the fuss is all about! To learn more about me and my life-coaching, please see below! Get the Life You Deserve!WWW.CONNIECOSTA. …

We are a group of black women who love to read, want to read more and meet like minded women. We are here to inspire women to read, share literature, fellowship, and encourage others in the joy of reading. We meet in Inglewood on the first Saturday of the month from 4pm to 6pm. We are an eclectic group of women and so are our reading selections. On our web site www.mochagirlsread.wordpress.com we have a inspirational book of the month posted every first Sunday; a children's book posted every Mon …

Pause In Joy is a movement towards healing, self-empowerment, authenticity and most of all raising conscious awareness. Each month Pause in Joy welcomes all to its center to receive healing attunements and share in the energy of positive upliftment. The Reiki School offers a unique Reiki Program to increase consciousness through ancient wisdom, mindfulness and utilizing the universal life force energy practically in your life. Reiki is not only a healing modality but was originally taught as a s …

The purpose of this group is to celebrate BOOKS of all kinds. We will read all genres, all authors, books for all ages, as long as they are good -- or as long as someone in the group thinks they are, any way!

Are you an entrepreneur looking to start your own business with little upfront investment? Or, have you been looking for a way to make extra money while remaining in your current job? Are you interesting in learning about ways in which to make residual income for years to come from the work that you do today? Come learn why Rich Dad, Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki calls the network marketing industry "The Business of the 21st Century." The network marketing/direct selling/multi-level marketin …

Are you seeking inner peace? Would you like to reduce stress and improve your health and well-being? Or would you like to find deeper purpose and meaning in life or discover the secrets of lasting happiness? This Meetup group does all that--and much more. Perhaps you have had questions about meditation, spirituality, or are seeking a deeper connection with the Divine. Ananda is a worldwide community of friends that has helped thousands of people to achieve these goals. We offer support, fr …