Sometimes it is hard to meet like-minded people, especially as one ages. I know you are out there as I pass you on the street and in the shops. I am sure New West has some pretty cool people that would like to connect. If you are a little bit older and want to meet in New West and talk about things as diverse as art, music, wine and Mysticism please sign up! Just waiting to see if there is a need before we trigger this thing.

Has your artistic side been languishing from years of disuse? Do you want to kickstart your creativity? Do you want to explore spiritual development through art making? ThirsTEA for an opportuniTEA to exercise your creative faculTEAs? CreativiTea: the art of being creative while drinking tea We are a community of women who use the arts to explore and reflect on our deeper selves. Discovering and expressing our spirituality through hands-on art activities... while enjoying a good cup of TEA and g …

The Vancouver Contemporary Artists is a group of active professional and passionate visual artists, (The visual arts are art forms that create works which are primarily visual in nature, such as painting, ceramics, drawing, sculpture, architecture, printmaking, photography) who work in their studios and would like to get together with other artists alike to talk about art, their work and other artists' works, who would like to have studio visits for viewing, discussion and critique, and who woul …

Artists for Conservation Vancouver Meetup Group Do you have an appreciation for art, care about nature or enjoy being part of a bigger cause? Artists for Conservation does and has become the world's leading non-profit artist group supporting the environment. By joining the AFC Meetup Group you will be invited to meet local and international artists, learn about art and conservation, attend special events, and participate in environmental education through art that celebrates our natural …

Join us to learn and practice the meditative healing art of Sat Nam Rasayan. We offer healing sessions, classes, workshops, retreats, and teacher training in the yogic technique of Sat Nam Rasayan & Kundalini Yoga. Sat Nam Rasayan is a centuries-old meditation technique and healing art of Kundalini Yoga. Traditionally, this art was taught to heal others. It helps to release tendencies and limitations in body, mind and emotions — the common reasons for sickness. The self-healing powers of the bod …

The School of Gypsy Arts was founded on May 11, 2011 by Sharron. The group has a wonderful event organizer, Vicki! The intention of the group is to connect like minded folks and to create a safe environment to practice various metaphysical modalities. Introductory and Advanced workshops are offered. The main focus of the group is to study Tarot and other metaphysical arts. For example, tea cup readings, astrology, oracle cards, meditations, and so forth. Meet-ups will take place in various munic …

The Vancouver Art Photography group is a place for photographers of all levels to come and learn about the art of photography. We?re in the process of setting up a studio space where people can come together and learn through lectures and hands on assignments. The primary purpose of this group: Monthly guest lectures & seminars on a wide range of topics ranging from lighting, composition, post production work and image manipulation, black and white photography, theory and much more. Free ha …

Vancouver, BC Tantra ~ Tantric Arts of Love   Tantric Arts of Love is an Authentic Tantric Sexual Education Center offering Professional Tantric Instruction, Tantric Events, Personal Coaching, and Seminars.   We offer high-quality, authentic Tantric sexual and non-sexual practices, to improve physical health, intimate relationships, and personal enrichment.   Our Tantric teachings come from a 2,600 year old lineage, and are the most authentic, powerful, and ancient Tantric sexual and NON-sexual …

Hear and enjoy the best of storytelling in the Lower Mainland. Opportunity to meet the tellers. Share your experience of story listening. All can participate in the discussion and planning of events. For those who love the traditional art of storytelling; stories told from the heart and from memory. Three regular venues from North Shore to Steveston. Also an all day of storytelling; and a week end of epic storytelling.

ARTCODE is a group dedicated to the combination of Art and new Technology. We are hands-on enthusiasts in hardware or software. We are into stuff like PureData, Max/MSP, Haskore, QuartzComposer, Csound, Kinect, 3D printing, OpenNI, Frankencamera, Open Framework, OpenCV, Processing, Wiring, Arduino, HIDs, HUDs, Android, WP7, iPhone/iPod, and iPad. We would like to meet others in order to exchange knowledge, skills and perhaps work on larger projects.

The Artistry Local was started to provide local community with an opportunity to learn or teach art to each other. We are an action group of Golden Ears Transition Initiative also known as G.E.T.I. The purpose of Geti is to help the environment by relocalizing the economy and bringing the community together. To learn more about G.E.T.I. go to this link: http://goldenearstransitioninitiative.ning.com/ One of the objectives of the group is to try and find ways to reduce our carbon footprint by s …

Based on the centuries old arts and sciences of Kempo, Aiki and Kyusho our system includes simple but devastating techniques of self defense. We stress awareness, avoidance and non confrontation whenever possible. At present we train outside come rain or shine, so dress appropriately. Serious beginners are more than welcome. For a limited time only, we are seeking like-minded individuals with dedication, perseverance and commitment wishing to learn principles and techniques of self protection an …

This group is for fans and followers of Screaming Weenie Productions, Western Canada's professional Queer theatre company. Based in Vancouver, BC, Screaming Weenie's mission is to produce and promote Queer (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered) and sex-positive performance, facilitating a stronger queer community by creating and encouraging the performing arts and artists. We strive to create greater positive public awareness and acceptance, through the performing arts, of individuals and group …

… Our courses offer valuable insights into the essential theories of the art with a strong focus placed on hands-on learning in professional photographic environments. Through strategic alliances with sponsors and industry partners, we can offer you a complete and professional learning experience unique to the West Coast. Our seminars, workshops and courses are held in professional working photography studios, state-of-the-art meeting facilities and even local (photography) galleries. You will b …

We are a group of enthusiastic knitters with an affinity for all things yarn. We gather to share in the arts of knitting and chatting, purling and listening, and all kinds of stitching tricks besides! "Building a closely knit community one stitch at a time" are words that connect us in the Vancouver Knitting Meetup. Find out more on our About Vancouver Knitting Meetup page This is a Yearly Membership group for knitters of varied skill, with an emphasis on the social aspect of sharing in our pro …

Vancouver Universal Aikido Club (http://www.kimountain.com) is a non-commercial martial arts club. We meet once per week to practice Aikido in downtown Vancouver and will also be holding other special events from time to time. Our club was founded in September 2009 by Sensei Jake Birkett. It is part of Kolesnikov's School of Mind and Body Development with Aikido (KSMBDA), a long-established school based in Oldham, England founded by Sensei Wasyl Kolesnikov (7th Dan). We follow the Ki system of …