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Welcome to Walnut Figure Drawing & Painting Group. This workshop is open to all artists and art students of any skill level. We offer a modern-styled studio that provides figure drawing workshop and traditional Drawingand Painting classes. We have created an environment that is tranquil and relaxing just for our members. We are located in Walnut in east San Gabriel Valley, near the junction of 60 and 57 Freeways.We welcome all artists, beginners or those one with more experience, to join our mee …

Do you want to live in a wholistic way, nourishing your Physical, Emotional, Mental, Spiritual aspects? Do you want to connect more with your Higher Self and have a more happy and fulfilling life? Are you interested in Meditation, Consciousness, Yoga, Hiking, Martial Arts, Healing, Metaphysics...? Welcome to the Higher Self Community! Check out our scheduled events and take a moment to RSVP for the gatherings you'd like to attend. A day or two before the event you RSVP for takes place, you will …

Recently retired with lots of extra time. I was looking for an older women's group where I could have fun while meeting & making new friends. I created this group to do a little bit of everything. We'll meet up for lunch, happy hour, art shows, museums, chick flicks, concerts, sporting events, outdoor adventures, sunday brunch, etc. We can take overnight trips, cruises...sky's the limit. I'm a 17 yr cancer survivor who knows we have to enjoy our lives now. Having supportive friends and things to …

少林永春拳 - Shaolin Weng Chun This meet-up was created in 2011 in honor of my Sifu Ignatius Siu. The goal is to provide an accessible forum for those who interesting in spread the art of Shaolin Weng Chun (SWC). Learn the ancient Chinese Healing Art of Ba Duan Jin (8 Pieces of Brocade) to strengthen your internal organs & Dharma Yi Jin Jing (Muscle Tendon Changing Classic) to improve internal energy, release muscle pain and overall physical health. SWC is a system to show you how to overcome stronge …

You have just found a one stop shop in photography. This group is for photographers who are starting out or have been shooting for years. We will help you build you portfolio that gears toward your style of shooting. We will have different themes and model on every shoot. So why here..????? Here, you get to shoot with lots of hot and beautiful models who are known in the industry. Here, you will learn and collaborate to build a portfolio that you want. Here, you will learn the standards of Light …

BE|MMA was started because we found it very intimidating to step into the world of mixed martial arts. This group creates a fun and safe environment for people to learn and appreciate MMA. This group will have MMA training every week and special meetups to watch big fights together. Whether you want to get your feet wet and compete in MMA or just learn and have fun with fans of MMA; everyone is invited to be part of our BE|MMA family. Anyone one from 6 year olds to 90 year olds, male or female, …

Introduction Interested in learning self-defense? Join us for a FREE Introduction self-defense class. You’ll learn how to effectively defend yourself and others from attacks, including common grips, punches, and weapons. We’ll teach you our Y.E.S. (yell, escape, stun) method, as well as various other tools you can implement in any situation. Taking our class will increase your awareness and confidence in situations, as well as in your daily life. No prior experience is necessary. Wear comfortab …

We are a group of polymer clay enthusiasts of all skill levels, from beginner to pro, from dabblers to full-time artists. At our monthly meetings, we have a demo on a polymer clay-related topic, as well as show-and-tell of things we've made, announcements of upcoming polymer clay events, swaps, and general sharing of ideas, inspiration, and encouragement. We meet the first Thursday of each month from 7 to 9pm at the San Gabriel Bead Company in Arcadia.  We also occasionally schedule other event …

Tai Chi exercises the joints and the whole body; it nourishes the spirit, aligns the mind, and stimulates our internal enviroment to attain a sense of balance which is essential for the health of our body, mind and spirit. Persistent practice on a daily basis is paramount to the achievement of this balance. We are teaching and practicing the traditional 98 form Sun style Tai Chi. This elegant and non-vigorous set of exercise is suitable for poeple of different ages. Sun Tai Chi will teach you re …

FREE EVENTS: arts & cultural venues, free concerts, movies & theater plays, and active sports such as badminton, table tennis, ping pong, safe boffer games, hiking, larp, fencing, live action role playing, volleyball, basketball, archery, kendo, nerf, etc. Although many members here are expert Mandarin speakers, there are also many of us who are beginners and would like to improve both our Mandarin and English speaking skills (ESL Students are very welcome).  So if you are willing to learn and w …

Did you know how many amazing, creative, fun, artistic, FREE/affordable, delicious and awesome events are happening in the Inland Empire? Well WE DO! The I.E. Collaborative Creative Community (or IECCC for short) hosts Creative Amazing events that encompass Art, Poetry, Culinary Workshops, Music, and Support and Outreach of the community. We will be promoting events such as Art Exhibits, Healthy "RAWlistic" Workshops, Open Mic events for all ages, Concerts, Wine Tastings and SO MUCH MORE! Thes …

This is a group for anyone interested in spiritual & physical health and wellness as well as Spiritual Growth and Transformation,Personal Growth through Spirituality and Meditation,Spiritual Consciousness Enlightenment & Awakening,Natural Holistic and Alternative Health and Wellness,Mind Body Wellness,Reiki Classes Sessions and Shares.  EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique).  Crystal and Energy Healing and Classes. Angelic Circles.  Theta Healing. Yoga.  Ispirational art and craft shares.

We are here to build foundations mental, physical and spiritual. We offer amazingly powerful Mind & Body programs to achieve enhanced health, well-being and inner peace. It is suitable for all ages. Our method combining Zen Meditation, Energy Cultivation & Movements, Tai Chi and a very special Chinese swordsmanship that past down secretly helps you to proceed to body rejuvenation and deep levels of spiritual refinement. Our masters, teachers and students experience a transformative process that …

"Come meet other photographers from all walks of life and ability! We meet once per month at SPACE Gallery (a photographic arts gallery), in The Pomona Arts Colony! We go on "photo-Journies" ( one inclusive term that can mean a walk or a stay-over short trip somewhere)...We meet every Third Thursday at 7PM at SPACE. You don't have to live in Pomona or even near it. All are welcome.

This is for anyone who loves to learn new techniques in cardmaking and getting together to create and store memories of loved ones! We have crop nights monthly and card workshops that bring new and old friends together.

This is a group for anyone that has ever wanted to truly experience the pleasures of cigar smoking. It is a rare opportunity to learn about the many varieties of cigars, their different tastes, countries of origin and the relaxation, and comfort a nice stogie can provide. Although the group was started to introduce others to cigars, it is absolutely open to avid smokers, and of course aficionado's are very much appreciated and welcome. I was introduced to the art at Robusto's Cigars in Arcadia, …

A group of motivated, advanced writers who have completed at least one novel or collection of short stories and who have and continue to study the craft and art of writing fiction. Membership is limited because of the focused attention that we desire to share through honest but positive critique. If you have never read or heard of Joseph Campbell's, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, then his group may not be a good fit.

Women's boxing is gaining in popularity. However, it is challenging for female amateur boxers to find sparring partners. Let's find each other through this Meetup group! The group is open to women of all ages, with a special welcome to women over age 35.

Do you struggle to captivate people at your meetings and presentations? Do you cringe in fear when you’re called up to make a speech at a wedding or a birthday party? Or do you simply want to improve your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills? Come visit Arcadia HC Toastmasters, a club with no shortage of friendly, open, and diverse people who always welcome prospective members like you to observe and--if you’d like--join the club. With over 75 years of history, we are one of the …

Teaching MMA and Fitness

Welcome to the Institute of Chinese Martial Arts group. Our goal is to educate, practice and promote the knowledge of Shaolin Chinese martial arts. This group not only focuses on martial arts training, but also on the development of strength, coordination, flexibility, balance, speed, and confidence as well as one’s general health. We believe that wushu not only strengthens the body, but also your mind and health. It also allows the practitioner to develop perseverance and the drive to never giv …

This is a group for people of all ages who want to learn Wushu (Kung fu), Taiji (Tai chi), or self defense. Whether you are a black belt, or an avid kung fu movie watcher, or any combination of the two, you are welcome to join our group. We are looking to increase awareness of what Wushu is, and how it can benefit everyone regardless of fitness level. With our qualified instructor, we are able to individualize our instruction to suit you! Whatever your goals, (fitness, confidence, respect, socia …